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Ordinance#230866
Jul 31, 2023

This ordinance requires medical specimen collection sites to partner with a government entity, licensed healthcare provider, or educational institution, and to follow hygiene, sanitation, and privacy standards. Violations of these standards can result in administrative penalties from the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to require that sites that collect medical specimens on behalf of clinical laboratories partner with either a governmental entity, a licensed health care provider located in the City, or an educational or academic institution, establish hygiene, sanitation, and privacy standards, and adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; and providing that a violation of the specimen collection standards is a public health nuisance subject to an administrative penalty that may be imposed by the Department of Public Health.

Public HealthBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey
10-0 /1
Resolution#230873
Jul 31, 2023

This resolution approves a 10-year agreement between the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Public Library to outline their roles in fundraising and improving library operations and projects. It also allows the library to make minor changes to the agreement before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Public Library to establish roles and responsibilities of each party for purposes of fundraising, enhancing operations, and capital projects for a term of 10 years effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the San Francisco Public Library to enter into amendments or modifications of the MOU prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the MOU or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
6-0
Resolution#230899
Jul 31, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement of $599,398.66 that Niantic, Inc. claimed against San Francisco for a refund of certain taxes. The claims were filed earlier this year and relate to Payroll Expense Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Niantic, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $599,398.66; the claims were filed on February 28, 2023; the claims involve a refund of Payroll Expense Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Resolution#230869
Jul 31, 2023

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for the Homeless Prenatal Program to provide homelessness prevention assistance, extending the grant term to June 30, 2027, and increasing the total funding to $23,461,035. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor modifications to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between the Homeless Prenatal Program and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for homelessness prevention assistance; extending the grant term by 45 months for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2027; increasing the agreement amount by $13,561,035 for a total amount not to exceed $23,461,035; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
7-0 /1
Resolution#230870
Jul 31, 2023

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Brilliant Corners to provide housing location and rental assistance for young adults in rapid re-housing. The grant term is extended by 24 months and the total funding amount is increased to over $27 million.

Resolution approving the first amendment to the grant agreement between Brilliant Corners and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for housing location and rental assistance for young adults in rapid re-housing; extending the grant term by 24 months from June 30, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $17,409,402 for a total amount not to exceed $27,309,402; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement/contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#230871
Jul 31, 2023

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with the Tenderloin Housing Clinic to manage and provide support services at 16 permanent supportive housing sites. The grant term is extended by two years, and the total funding amount is raised to approximately $241.7 million.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Inc. and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for master lease stewardship, property management, and support services at 16 permanent supportive housing sites; extending the grant term by 24 months for a total term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $108,753,662 for a total amount not to exceed $241,657,513; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#230872
Jul 31, 2023

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs to provide shelter and support services at the Bayshore Navigation Center. The grant term is extended by 33 months, totaling $25,071,113, and allows for minor modifications to the agreement by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between Five Keys Schools and Programs and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for shelter and support services at the Bayshore Navigation Center; extending the grant term by 33 months for a total term of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $15,155,893 for a total amount not to exceed $25,071,113; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
7-0 /1
Hearing#230883
Jul 31, 2023

The hearing aims to evaluate the city's approach to criminalizing individuals with substance use disorders, including data on arrests and their effects on health and services. It requests reports from various city departments to assess compliance with state laws regarding harm reduction materials.

Hearing to discuss the increased efforts to criminalize individuals suffering from substance use disorder; and to provide data on how many individuals have been arrested, the results of those arrests, the impact of this effort on the health of drug users, the impact of this effort on service providers and use of harm reduction services, and how the police are complying with state laws that protect harm reduction materials from confiscation by police; and requesting the Mayor's Office, Police Department, Office of the District Attorney, Department of Emergency Management, Sheriff's Department, Office of the Public Defender, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Department of Public Health to report.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Filed
no vote
Hearing#230884
Jul 31, 2023

This legislation aims to address open-air drug dealing in San Francisco by prioritizing investigations, arrests, and prosecutions related to these activities, while also focusing on reducing the supply of opioids. It requests reports from the Police Command Staff and the District Attorney on their strategies and actions.

Hearing to consider the City's comprehensive strategy to prioritize the investigation, arrests, charging and prosecution of San Francisco's rampant open-air street-level drug dealing rings, as well as cutting off the supply of deadly opioids; and requesting the Police Command Staff and the District Attorney to report.

Public SafetyTransportationPublic Health
Filed
no vote
Hearing#211213
Jul 31, 2023

This legislation is for a hearing to interview the appointees of the President of the Board of Supervisors to the Building Inspection Commission. It also requests that all three appointees provide a report during the hearing.

Hearing to interview appointees of the President of the Board of Supervisors to the Building Inspection Commission; and requesting all three appointees to report.

Governance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
no vote
Motion#211149
Jul 31, 2023

This motion is to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Timothy Kojo Minta to serve on the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board until January 24, 2024. The board oversees community investment and infrastructure projects in San Francisco.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayoral nomination for appointment of Timothy Kojo Minta to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure), term ending January 24, 2024.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Filed
2-0
Ordinance#211090
Jul 31, 2023

The ordinance updates the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) and Non-Discrimination in Contracting rules to increase certification thresholds, adjust penalty amounts, and improve payment processes for subcontractors. It also introduces new programs and reporting requirements to support local businesses and enhance participation in city contracts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) and Non-Discrimination in Contracting Ordinance (Chapter 14B) to: 1) increase the LBE certification size thresholds and authorize an automatic increase to the thresholds every five years based on the consumer price index; 2) change the LBE certification size threshold term of calculation from an average of gross annual receipts in the prior three to the prior five years; 3) increase penalties for violations of Chapter 14B from up to 10% to up to 25% of the contract or subcontract amount; 4) require prime contractors to include LBE subcontractors’ approved payment requests in payment applications within 30 days of receipt of an invoice; 5) authorize application of separate LBE subcontract participation requirements for micro, small, and SBA-LBEs; 6) extend the bonding assistance program to certain City-funded construction projects; 7) authorize a pilot Mentor-Protégé expansion program, a pilot micro-LBE set-aside program for certain design-build and construction manager/general contractor projects, and a pilot Neighborhood LBE program; 8) require additional data collection and reporting on the LBE status of all bidders, specifically LBEs certified as both MBE and WBE; and 9) increase the contracting Threshold Amount from $706,000 to $1,000,000 and the Minimum Competitive Amount from $129,000 to $200,000; and make various other changes and clarifications to Chapter 14B.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
4-0
Resolution#230710
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows Another Planet Entertainment LLC to hold a ticketed concert at the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields for three years after the Outside Lands Festival, with a minimum permit fee of $1.4 million for two days and $2.1 million for three days, while also requiring three free concerts each year. It also confirms that the event is exempt from certain environmental review requirements.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to issue a permit for Another Planet Entertainment LLC to hold a ticketed concert at the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following the Outside Lands Festival in 2024, 2025 and 2026, in exchange for a minimum permit fee $1,400,000 per year for a two-day event and $2,100,000 for a three-day event for a three-year term to commence in 2024, and a commitment to hold three free musical concerts per year, for each year in which concerts are held at the Polo Fields; affirming a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the permit or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
6-1
Hearing#230886
Jul 28, 2023

This hearing is for people who want to express their support or concerns about a proposed project at 939 Lombard Street, which involves demolishing a parking structure and building a new single-family home. It addresses the Planning Department's decision that the project does not require further environmental review under state law.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on June 29, 2023, for the proposed project at 939 Lombard Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0072, Lot No. 021, to demolish an existing two-car parking structure at the front of the lot and construct a new 5,173 square foot single-family dwelling within a RM-1 (Residential Mixed - Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 3) (Appellant: Martin Lee Eng) (Filed July 28, 2023)

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Hearing#230548
Jul 28, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Services case management system, focusing on the number of case managers, their locations, client interaction frequency, caseloads, and vacant positions. The Department of Public Health is required to provide a report on these aspects.

Hearing on Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Services case management system; specifically examining how many behavioral health and substance use case managers are in the system, their work location, the process for providing case management at varying levels of need, frequency of case managers interacting with their clients, the caseload of case managers at every level of care, and the number of funded but vacant case manager positions exist in the entire system of care; and requesting Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Services to report.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Filed
2-0
Ordinance#230570
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance waives the fee for occupying public space related to a major encroachment permit for the Seal Rock Inn at 545 Point Lobos Avenue and modifies a condition of that permit. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving the public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee under Public Works Code, Section 786.7, for a major encroachment permit associated with the Seal Rock Inn at 545 Point Lobos Avenue; modifying a condition of Seal Rock Inn’s major encroachment permit; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
11-0 /1
Ordinance#230155
Jul 28, 2023

The ordinance extends the current Gross Receipts Tax rates for certain businesses until December 31, 2024, and delays new tax rates until January 1, 2025. It also offers tax credits for new businesses opening in specific zip codes from 2023 to 2027, providing financial relief based on their taxable gross receipts or payroll expenses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend through December 31, 2024, the Gross Receipts Tax rates in effect on January 1, 2022, for the business activities of retail trade, certain services, manufacturing, food services, accommodations, and arts, entertainment and recreation, and postpone to January 1, 2025, the imposition of the Gross Receipts Tax rates otherwise set to go into effect beginning January 1, 2023, for those business activities; and to provide for businesses that open a physical location in certain zip codes in the City on or after January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, and that did not have a physical location in the City for at least three years prior to that opening, an annual Gross Receipts Tax credit equal to 0.45% of the business’s San Francisco taxable gross receipts from one or more of the business activities of information, administrative and support services, financial services, insurance, and professional, scientific and technical services, for businesses not engaged in business in the City as an administrative office, or 0.7% of the taxable payroll expense of a business that engages in business in the City as an administrative office, for each of up to three tax years immediately following the tax year in which the business opened the physical location, but no later than the 2028 tax year, and not to exceed $1,000,000 per tax year.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
18-0 /1
Ordinance#221163
Jul 28, 2023

The ordinance approves a development agreement for the property at 98 Franklin Street, allowing specific construction and use of the site while waiving certain administrative code provisions. It also includes environmental findings and confirms compliance with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and 98 Franklin Street, LLC, for certain real property at 98 Franklin Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013), consisting of three parcels located in the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District on the east side of Franklin Street, between Oak and Market Streets; waiving certain provisions of Administrative Code, Chapter 56; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#221164
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance updates the rules for the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, allowing developers to meet their affordable housing requirements by dedicating land and increasing the maximum building height for specific properties at 98 Franklin Street. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District to update the Option for Dedication of Land for development projects to fulfill their inclusionary housing obligations; to revise the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013, at 98 Franklin Street, from 85-X // 120/365-R-2 to 85-X // 120/400-R-2; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#230374
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance changes the Building Code to clarify how site permit applications are processed and limits the Building Official's review scope. It also mandates that multiple city departments review these applications at the same time when submitted electronically.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to outline the site permit application process, and define and limit the scope of Building Official review of site permits; requiring simultaneous interdepartmental review of electronically submitted applications for site permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
13-0
Ordinance#230502
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance updates the city's General Plan to align with the Port of San Francisco's Waterfront Plan, ensuring that the policies and priorities for the waterfront area are consistent. It also includes environmental findings and acknowledges the public's need for these changes.

Ordinance amending the Recreation and Open Space Element, Central Waterfront Area Plan, and Northeastern Waterfront Area Plan of the General Plan to maintain consistency with the Port of San Francisco’s Waterfront Plan update; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230501
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance changes the zoning of certain waterfront areas from Public to Light Industrial and establishes a new Waterfront Special Use District No. 4. It also includes environmental findings and confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to rezone certain waterfront parcels from P (Public) to M-1 (Light Industrial), and to add Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 covering areas east of the Mission Bay and Southern Waterfront areas; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230503
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance updates the Planning Code to change regulations for certain waterfront areas and establishes a new Waterfront Special Use District No. 4, which includes parts of Mission Bay and the Southern Waterfront. It also includes environmental findings and confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise certain Waterfront Special Use District controls and to add Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 covering areas east of the Mission Bay and Southern Waterfront areas; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230690
Jul 28, 2023

The ordinance designates the Parkside Branch Library as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation and recognition within the community. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Parkside Branch Library, situated within McCoppin Square Park, 1200 Taraval Street, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2351, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230732
Jul 28, 2023

The ordinance allows for the conversion of non-residential spaces to residential use in Downtown San Francisco, streamlining various requirements and permitting new types of commercial uses to help revitalize the area. It also simplifies sign permitting and historic preservation reviews, while increasing flexibility for large projects and adaptive reuse of buildings.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) facilitate residential uses Downtown by authorizing the conversion of non-residential uses to residential use in C (Commercial) zoning districts, and exempting such projects from requirements for rear yard, open space, streetscape improvements, dwelling unit exposure, off-street freight loading, curb cuts for vehicular access, bike parking, transportation demand management, dwelling unit mix, and Intermediate Length Occupancy controls, permitting live work units in such project, streamlining administrative approvals for projects in the C-3 zoning district, and modifying the dimensional limits on exemptions to height restrictions for mechanical equipment, elevator, stair, and mechanical penthouses; 2) economically revitalize Downtown by adding Flexible Workspace as a defined use, authorizing large scale retail uses in the C-3 zoning district, allowing window displays in the C-3 zoning district, allowing Flexible Workspace as an active ground floor commercial use along certain street frontages in C-3 zoning districts, allowing accessory storage in any C zoning district, allowing the temporary installation for 60 days of certain signs in the C-3-R district, allowing temporary non-residential uses in vacant spaces for up to one year, including formula retail, reducing density limits for Residential Dwelling Units and Senior Housing in the C-2 zoning districts east of or fronting Franklin Street/13th Street and north of Townsend Street, principally permitting Laboratory, Life Science, Agricultural and Beverage Processing, and Animal Hospitals in C-2 zoning districts, principally permitting Senior Housing, Residential Care Facilities, Outdoor Entertainment, Open Recreation Areas, Animal Hospitals, and Trade Schools in the C-3 zoning district, allowing formula retail as a ground floor use on Market Street, principally permitting office and design professional uses on the second floor and higher in the C-3-R zoning district, and requiring consideration of office vacancy in consideration of granting exceptions in the Transit Center Commercial Special Use District; 3) streamline sign permitting citywide and in the C-3 and portions of the C-2 districts by allowing for the repair and rehabilitation of certain neon signs, and exempting existing business signs in the C-3 zoning district from certain zoning controls; 4) streamline Historic Preservation review of minor permits to alter for awnings, as may be delegated by the Historic Preservation Commission; 5) increase threshold for large projects subject to commercial to residential ratios in the C-3-O district, and provide alternatives to on-site open space in certain C-3 districts by allowing for payment of an in lieu fee as an alternative to providing open space; 6) facilitate residential adaptive reuse by amending the Building Code to add standards for adaptive reuse of non-residential buildings; and 7) principally permit formula retail and waive size limitations for such uses on a portion of Showplace Square Area (555-9th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3781, Lot No. 003); affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
14-0
Ordinance#230770
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance ensures that tenant-occupied units receiving certain housing financial assistance remain under rent control as long as any current tenants stay, unless they agree in writing to change that. It also restores rent levels for units that became exempt from rent control since 2018 to what they would have been if the rent control had always applied.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that tenant-occupied units in buildings that will be receiving either low-income housing tax credits or tax-exempt multifamily revenue bonds shall remain subject to the Rent Ordinance, as long as any of the existing tenants continue to reside in the unit, or unless all the tenants in the unit agree otherwise in writing; and for any such units that may have previously become exempt from the Rent Ordinance since 2018, restoring rents to the levels allowed had the Rent Ordinance continuously applied.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
12-0
Ordinance#230689
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance approves a policy for the Human Services Agency to use social media management software while ensuring proper oversight and privacy protections. It aims to enhance communication and engagement with the community through social media platforms.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Human Services Agency use of social media management software.

Public Safety
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230765
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance approves the health insurance plans and the contribution rates for the Health Service System for the year 2024. It ensures that city employees have access to health benefits and outlines how much they will contribute to those plans.

Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2024.

Public Health
By Matt Dorsey
11-0 /1
Ordinance#230646
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance raises the minimum hourly pay for employees of nonprofit City contractors to $23.00 by January 1, 2026, and for public entity City contractors to $25.50 by January 1, 2027, with annual increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. It also adjusts the exemption rules for youth employees in summer and after-school programs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the minimum hourly compensation rate for employees of nonprofit City contractors incrementally to $23.00 per hour by January 1, 2026, with annual increases every July thereafter based on increases in the Consumer Price Index; to increase the minimum hourly compensation rate for employees of public entity City contractors incrementally to $25.50 per hour by January 1, 2027, with annual increases every July thereafter based on increases in the regional Consumer Price Index for certain workers; and to modify the exemption to minimum compensation requirements for youth employees in summer and after-school programs.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230647
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance reduces administrative costs by allowing the Risk Manager to update insurance requirements only when necessary, rather than every year, and removes the obligation for the Office of Contracts Administration to regularly report on certain employment practices and tropical hardwood use by contractors. It also mandates that the City Administrator provide an annual list of available reports to the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Administrative and Environment Codes to reduce administrative costs by requiring the Risk Manager to review and update insurance requirements only as necessary to protect the interests of the City, instead of annually; and eliminating the requirement that the Office of Contracts Administration regularly report on the implementation of City laws relating to select employment practices and the use of tropical hardwood by City contractors; and by requiring the City Administrator to send a list of available reports to the Board of Supervisors annually.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
21-0
Ordinance#230648
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance removes the City’s annual joint fundraising drive, which previously collected donations for various charities. As a result, the City will no longer organize or participate in this fundraising event.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate the City’s annual joint fundraising drive.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230649
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance updates the definition of the City's Technology Marketplace to reflect current terminology and modifies the fees that City departments pay for technology goods and services. It aims to streamline procurement processes and ensure consistency in language used.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to conform to current nomenclature the definition of the City’s Technology Marketplace for procurement of technology commodities and services, and adjust associated fees paid by City departments.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230650
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to approve managed care contracts until December 31, 2028, without needing a review from the Controller for certain contracts based on state-set rates or actual healthcare costs. It amends the Administrative Code to extend this authority from the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the Board of Supervisors’ delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the Department of Public Health to approve managed care contracts to include contracts ending on December 31, 2028; and to exclude from the requirement of Controller review those managed care contracts that are based on rates set by the California Department Health Care Services or on actual healthcare delivery costs.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
17-0 /1
Ordinance#230651
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance clarifies the rules for filming news events without a contract and updates the appointment process for the Executive Director of the Film Commission. It also increases fees for film production, allows the Executive Director to approve the use of the Film SF logo, and permits the use of certain funds to manage and promote the Film Rebate Program.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify when the filming of a news event does not require a use contract; to clarify that the Executive Director is appointed pursuant to Charter, Sections 3.100(19) and 4.102(5); to authorize the Executive Director to approve the use of the Film SF logo by third parties to market Film Commission programs and activities; to increase the daily use fees to engage in film production; and to allow funds from the Film Rebate Project Account to be used to administer and market the Film Rebate Program.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230652
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allocates $124,020,472 from various revenue sources for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's capital improvement projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It also places specific amounts of Power and Water Bonds on reserve, contingent on the availability of funds and compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $124,020,472 of Hetch Hetchy revenue, Cap and Trade Revenue and Power and Water Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024; and placing $41,031,367 of Power Bonds and $77,084,105 of Water Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required, in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230653
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allocates $759,000 from CleanPowerSF revenue and $848,220 in grant funds to support capital improvements and implement programs aimed at providing renewable energy options for disadvantaged communities in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The focus is on enhancing access to green energy through the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff Programs.

Ordinance appropriating $759,000 of CleanPowerSF revenue for CleanPowerSF Capital Improvements and $848,220 in California Public Utilities Commission grant funds to implement the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230654
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allocates over $332 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's water infrastructure projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024, funded through various sources including revenue bonds and state loans. It also places a portion of these funds on reserve, pending certification of availability and compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $332,278,006 of proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), water revenues, and water capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024; and placing $281,901,348 of Revenue Bond and State Loan Funds or State Grant Funds proceeds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required, in FY2023-2024.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230655
Jul 28, 2023

The ordinance allocates over $1.14 billion for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's wastewater improvement projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024, funded through various sources including revenue bonds and state loans. It also requires environmental reviews to be completed before any construction expenditures can begin.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $1,142,597,402 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), wastewater revenue and capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, and placing $1,047,288,286 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230656
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allocates $501,908 for the Port Commission and $97,057,341 for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It ensures funding for various projects and services managed by these agencies.

Ordinance appropriating $501,908 in the Port Commission and $97,057,341 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230658
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance increases fees by 15% for services provided by the Department of Building Inspection. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to increase fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection by 15%; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230659
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance updates the fees for emergency medical services to align with annual adjustments and introduces fees for additional services. It also defines "trauma center" and "pediatric center" in the Health Code.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update emergency medical services fees to reflect amounts authorized under annual adjustment provisions and to require fees for certain additional services; and amending the Health Code to define the terms “trauma center” and “pediatric center.”

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230661
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance changes the funding rules for early care and education programs for the next two fiscal years, allowing the city to use tax revenue from commercial rents specifically for these programs. It aims to ensure better financial support for early childhood education in San Francisco.

Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, to enable the City to use Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax revenues for those programs.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0 /1
Ordinance#230662
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish the fees that patients will pay and the costs for other services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. It has been officially passed.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
23-0 /1
Ordinance#230663
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allows San Francisco to opt out of a state law that mandates listing the names of supporters and opponents of local ballot measures on the ballot for elections in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and beyond, pending Board of Supervisors approval. It aims to provide more flexibility in how ballot measures are presented to voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to opt out of state law that would require the names of supporters and opponents of a local ballot measure to be listed in the ballot statement or question for the measure for any election held in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and for future elections subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#230664
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance waives certain first-year fees for small businesses that are newly established or open a new location, effective retroactively from July 1, 2023. It also provides refunds for any fees that have already been paid to the City.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to waive, retroactively to July 1, 2023, certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for specified small businesses that newly form or that open a new location; and refunding any waived fees that have been paid to the City.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
24-0
Ordinance#230665
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $358,985,453 in bonds to fund various water projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing water debt and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself through these bond issuances.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $358,985,453 to finance the costs of various capital water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230666
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.05 billion in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,047,288,286 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230667
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $41 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the issuance of refunding bonds and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $41,031,367 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise under the Charter, including amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, commonly referred to as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230668
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance sets a limit on the amount of tax revenue that can be designated for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the year 2023. It aims to support efforts in improving the city's appearance and addressing graffiti issues.

Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2023.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230669
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance updates the city's salary ordinance to add four new positions at the Port Commission and adjust staffing at the Airport Commission by substituting 31 positions and adding 128 positions for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It reflects changes in workforce needs for these departments.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 166-22 (Salary Ordinance Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024) to reflect the addition of four positions (3.16 FTEs) at the Port Commission; and the substitution of 31 positions (31.0 FTEs) and the addition of 128 positions (101.12 FTEs) at the Airport Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
21-0
Ordinance#230657
Jul 28, 2023

The ordinance reallocates about $16.36 million in interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to support services aimed at preventing homelessness and temporarily lifts the funding limit for short-term rental subsidies. This is intended to enhance the effectiveness of the Our City, Our Home Fund in addressing homelessness issues.

Ordinance reallocating approximately $16,360,000 in unappropriated earned interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to allow the City to use such revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax for certain types of services to prevent homelessness; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these changes are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
21-0 /1
Ordinance#221161
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance changes the rules for disclaimers on campaign advertisements to align with a recent court order. It aims to ensure that campaign materials meet legal standards for transparency.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify disclaimer requirements for campaign advertisements, to conform to a court order.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan
12-0
Resolution#230739
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Cannabis to accept and use a $3 million grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for public health and safety initiatives related to Proposition 64, covering the period from May 1, 2023, to October 31, 2028. It also authorizes the Office to manage the agreement and any future changes on behalf of the city.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $3,000,000 from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program for a term of May 1, 2023, through October 31, 2028; and authorizing the Office of Cannabis to execute the agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections, and any extensions, amendments, or contracts subsequent thereto on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230749
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to increase its contract with Banc of America Merchant Services by $1,127,020, raising the total contract amount to $9,127,020, and extends the contract for one additional year until August 14, 2024. This agreement enables the City and County of San Francisco to continue accepting credit and debit card payments at point of sale terminals.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to amend a merchant processing agreement which enables the City and County of San Francisco to accept credit and debit cards with point of sale terminals with Banc of America Merchant Services, LLC and Bank of America N.A, to increase the contract amount by $1,127,020 for a total amount not to exceed $9,127,020 and to extend the contract term for an additional one year from August 14, 2023, for the total term of August 15, 2013, through August 14, 2024, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230754
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to increase its banking services contract with Bank of America by $83,000, bringing the total to $8,083,000, and extends the contract for an additional three months until November 30, 2023. It ensures continued lockbox processing and payment services for the City and County of San Francisco.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to amend a banking services agreement which enables the City and County of San Francisco to maintain lockbox processing, pay suppliers using Paymode, and maintain several department stand-alone depository bank accounts with Bank of America N.A, to increase the contract amount by $83,000 for a total amount of $8,083,000 and extend the contract term for an additional three months from August 31, 2023, for the total period of August 22, 2013, through November 30, 2023, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230617
Jul 28, 2023

The resolution approves an amendment to the lease for Chowder Hut Restaurant, extending the deadline for improvements to March 31, 2024, and increasing the required investment for renovations by $100,000. It also allows the Port Executive Director to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving second amendment to Port Commission Lease L-16997 (“Lease”) with Andre Boudin Bakeries, Inc., a California corporation, dba Chowder Hut Restaurant, located at 2860 Taylor Street, Seawall Lot (SWL) 301 for approximately 5,400 square feet of restaurant space that extends the deadline to March 31, 2024, changes the scope, and increases the minimum investment required for certain Tenant Improvements by $100,000 from $800,000 to $900,000; and to authorize the Port Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230618
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate its lease and license with D & G Company, LLC for space at 300 Jefferson Street. It also gives the Executive Director of the Port the authority to make minor changes to the termination agreement as needed, without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a termination agreement for Port Lease No. L-14630 and Port License No.14651 between the Port of San Francisco and D & G Company, LLC dba Lou’s Pier 47 for space located at 300 Jefferson Street; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230619
Jul 28, 2023

The resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate its lease and license with 340 Jefferson, LLC for the restaurant and patio at 340 Jefferson Street. It also permits the Executive Director to make minor amendments to the termination agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement for Port Lease No. L-8969 and Port License No. E-13772 between the Port of San Francisco and 340 Jefferson, LLC dba Pompei’s Grotto, for the restaurant premises and the associated front patio located at 340 Jefferson Street; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230751
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution approves an amendment to a software contract with Yardi Systems, increasing the total amount by $175,000 and extending the contract duration by five years, now lasting until April 2028. It also allows the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. BPUC13000025, Software as a Service Agreement, with Yardi Systems, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $175,000 for a new total not to exceed contract amount of $515,290 and increase the contract duration by five years, for a new term of April 23, 2013, through April 24, 2028, for a total contract duration of 15 years, effective upon approval of this Resolution, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and to authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City or materially diminish the benefits to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230752
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $7.5 million to the Folsom Area Stormwater Improvement Project contract, raising the total to $17.2 million and extending the contract duration by four years to November 30, 2027. The funds will be used for specialized engineering services related to the project.

Resolution approving Modification No. 5 to the Folsom Area Stormwater Improvement Project, Contract No. PRO.0101, Tunnel Engineering Services, with McMillen Jacobs Associates/Stantec, Joint Venture, to increase the contract amount by $7,500,000 for a new total not to exceed contract amount of $17,200,000 and increase the contract duration by four years from November 30, 2023, for a total contract duration of nine years and one month with a new term period of November 1, 2018, through November 30, 2027, to provide specialized engineering services for the Folsom Area Stormwater Improvement Project, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230774
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $2,555,761 grant, bringing the total to $7,223,161, to support efforts in combating HIV and AIDS through a federal program. The funding will be utilized from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $2,555,761 for a total amount of $7,223,161 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for participation in a program, entitled “Ending The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Program Parts A and B,” for the period of March 1, 2020, through February 28, 2024.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230778
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows GSW Arena LLC to use certain curb and metered parking spaces near the Chase Center for 10 years, with potential extensions, generating over $1 million in revenue for the city starting August 1, 2023. It also authorizes the Port's Executive Director to make minor changes to the license as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission License No. 17036 with GSW Arena LLC for the non-exclusive use of white and yellow zone curb spaces and metered parking spaces on Port streets in and around the Chase Center on game and special event days for an initial term of 10 years with two five-year extension options and with anticipated revenues from this License to exceed $1,000,000 to commence on August 1, 2023; to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Port Commission License No. 17036 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey
7-0
Resolution#230750
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $12 million to the existing contract for construction management services at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant, raising the total contract amount to $47 million. The contract's duration remains unchanged, continuing until June 30, 2028.

Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0104, Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Program Construction Management Services, with Parsons Water & Infrastructure Group, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $12,000,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $47,000,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118, with no change to the ten-year term from July 13, 2018, through June 30, 2028.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230775
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $1 million to the contract for architectural and engineering services related to the Central Subway Project, raising the total contract amount to nearly $55.8 million. It also extends the contract term by one year, allowing work to continue until July 1, 2024, with a possible further extension to July 1, 2025.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 9 to Contract No. CS-155-2, Architectural and Engineering Services for the Final Design and Construction of the Central Subway Project with the Central Subway Design Group, to increase the contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total amended contract amount not to exceed $55,779,692; and to extend the term of the contract one year from June 30, 2023, through July 1, 2024, with the option to extend the term of the Contract one year to July 1, 2025, effective on June 30, 2023.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
9-0
Resolution#230776
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $1,000,000 to an existing contract with HNTB-TSE JV, raising the total contract amount to $35,857,691 and extending the contract term to July 1, 2024, with a potential further extension to July 1, 2025. It retroactively applies to the contract's terms starting from April 28, 2010.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 13 to Contract No. CS-155-3, Surface Segment, Trackways, Systems, Quality Control and Design Integration, with HNTB-TSE JV to increase the contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total amended contract amount not to exceed $35,857,691 and to extend the term of the Contract for one year from June 30, 2023, for a new term of April 28, 2010, through July 1, 2024, with an option to extend the term of the Contract one additional year to July 1, 2025.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230558
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows the transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to SBL Living Assets 2018 LLC for their business, Blue Stream Gallery and Gifts, at 555 Grant Avenue. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public convenience or necessity in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to SBL Living Assets 2018 LLC, to do business as Blue Stream Gallery and Gifts, located at 555 Grant Avenue (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230591
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows Ales Unlimited LLC to transfer a liquor license for selling beer and wine at their location on Webster Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine public premises liquor license to Ales Unlimited LLC, doing business as Ales Unlimited, located at 2398 Webster Street (District 2), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230779
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution renames part of Palo Alto Avenue to La Avanzada Street and changes the remaining section to Dellbrook Avenue. The changes affect the segment from 241 Palo Alto Avenue to Dellbrook Avenue and the section between Dellbrook Avenue and Clarendon Avenue.

Resolution renaming a segment of Palo Alto Avenue to La Avanzada Street from its new terminus at 241 Palo Alto Avenue westward to its intersection with Dellbrook Avenue and renaming the remaining segment of Palo Alto Avenue between its intersection with Dellbrook Avenue and its westward terminus at Clarendon Avenue to Dellbrook Avenue.

TransportationEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
6-0
Resolution#230800
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco to accept an avigation easement from SyNoor LLC for a development project at 410 Noor Avenue, at no cost to the city. It also permits the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the easement as long as they do not increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and recording of an avigation easement by the City and County of San Francisco from SyNoor LLC for the development at 410 Noor Avenue in South San Francisco, California, at no cost to the City and County of San Francisco; to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant of avigation easement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
6-0
Resolution#230818
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution supports a California Senate bill that allows the San Francisco Bay Area to raise funds to address a potential budget shortfall for public transportation. It also mandates improvements in transit safety, cleanliness, and reliability.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 532, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, enabling the San Francisco Bay Area to raise funds to prevent a medium-term public transportation operations budget shortfall while requiring transit safety, cleanliness, and reliability improvements.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
5-1
Resolution#230838
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution extends the time by 60 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that changes density limits in certain zoning districts to focus on existing building regulations. It also establishes a new special use district aimed at promoting equity and confirms compliance with environmental and planning policies.

Resolution extending by 60 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 230734) amending the Planning Code to replace numerical density limits in Residential-Commercial (RC), Residential Transit Oriented (RTO), Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and certain Neighborhood Commercial Districts (NCD), except for parcels located in the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, with already-existing regulations on the built envelope of buildings, such as height, bulk and setbacks; creating the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, and affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; and making Planning Code, Section 302, findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0 /1
Resolution#230840
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution officially designates July 28 and July 29, 2023, as Taylor Swift Weekend in San Francisco. It also encourages officials in Santa Clara to recognize the same weekend in their area.

Resolution declaring July 28 and July 29, 2023, as Taylor Swift Weekend in the City and County of San Francisco and urging our colleagues on the Santa Clara City Council and Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to adopt a similar celebratory Resolution.

Honorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey
4-0 /1
Resolution#230845
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution designates the Grand Theater at 2665 Mission Street as a landmark, which provides it with protections under the city's Planning Code. This means any changes to the building will require additional review to preserve its historical significance.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of the Grand Theater, located at 2665 Mission Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3637, Lot No. 023.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0 /1
Resolution#230850
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution demands that the University of California uphold workers' rights to union activities, implement existing union contracts, and stop any retaliatory actions against workers for exercising their free speech. It has been passed by the San Francisco city legislature.

Resolution demanding the University of California to respect workers’ rights to engage in protected union activity, to immediately implement the terms of signed union contracts, and to cease retaliatory actions and drop all charges relating to workers’ engaging in free speech and peaceful protests.

Budget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
4-0 /1
Resolution#230846
Jul 28, 2023

The resolution urges the City Administrator and City Controller to encourage city contractors who have benefited from slave trades to voluntarily contribute to efforts that address the impacts of slavery. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution urging the City Administrator and City Controller to encourage city contractors that have participated and/or profited from slave trades to make voluntary contributions to ameliorate the legacy of slavery.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Shamann Walton
10-0
Resolution#230847
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution supports the preservation of Anchor Brewing Company's legacy and its workers, while also advocating for the maintenance of specific zoning and spaces for production, distribution, and repair at two designated locations. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution urging the continuation of Anchor Brewing Company’s legacy, supporting Anchor workers, and preserving Production, Distribution, and Repair zoning and spaces at 1705 Mariposa Street and 495 De Haro Street.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Resolution#230851
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution urges social media platforms like Meta, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to better enforce their community standards to remove content that promotes guns, violence, racism, and hate. It has been passed by the city to encourage safer online environments.

Resolution urging Social Media Platforms to enforce their Community Standards and/or Guidelines to prevent and eliminate content promoting guns, violence, racism, hate, or any other content that violates the Community Standards and/or Guidelines through their platforms on Meta, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, among other products and services.

Public SafetyTransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
5-0
Hearing#230881
Jul 28, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the budget and spending of the Public Education Enrichment Fund and other city funds for San Francisco public schools, including the Student Success Fund. It also requests reports from the San Francisco Unified School District and related departments on these matters.

Hearing on the budget and spending of the Public Education Enrichment Fund and other City funding directed to San Francisco public schools, including the implementation of the Student Success Fund (Proposition G); and requesting that the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), Department of Early Childhood, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to report.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan
no vote
Hearing#230882
Jul 28, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss how the Free City program and the budget for City College of San Francisco are being implemented. It also requests reports from City College and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families on these matters.

Hearing on the implementation of Free City and the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) budget; and requesting CCSF and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to report.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan
no vote
Ordinance#230505
Jul 27, 2023

This ordinance creates a special use district for the redevelopment of a cultural center at Wawona Street and 45th Avenue, including updates to the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and consistency with the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2513, Lot No. 026) to facilitate the redevelopment of a cultural center; amending the Zoning Map to show the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District; amending the Local Coastal Program to add the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District, subject to certification by the California Coastal Commission; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
15-0