Legislation

The ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $29 million in Certificates of Participation to help fund the acquisition of the Concourse Garage. It also allows for the issuance of commercial paper notes and outlines various agreements related to the financing and management of the property.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation on a tax-exempt or taxable basis evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $29,000,000 to fund all or a portion of the acquisition of the Concourse Garage; authorizing the issuance of commercial paper notes in advance of the delivery of the Certificates; approving the form of Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); authorizing the selection of the Trustee by the Director of Public Finance; approving respective forms of a Property Lease and a Lease Agreement, each between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee for the lease and lease back of certain property and facilities of the City; approving the forms of Purchase Contract, Official Notice of Sale, and Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the form and execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, execution, sale and delivery of the Certificates, including termination of the Ground Lease and transfer of the Concourse Garage property and related property to the City and County of San Francisco under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission; approving modifications to documents and agreements; declaring the City’s intent to reimburse certain expenditures; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The ordinance reduces the real property transfer tax rates to 3% for certain high-value property transfers that meet specific criteria, such as having rent-restricted affordable units and being built with union labor. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the real property transfer tax rates from 5.5% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed is at least $10,000,000 but less than $25,000,000; and from 6% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $25,000,000 for transfers of certain properties with at least 12% rent-restricted affordable units, that were constructed using union labor, and had a debt or equity investment of at least $25,000,000 from a union pension fund at the time of the transfer; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use up to $8,124,800 in grant funding for the Buchanan Street Mall Project from July 1, 2022, to January 31, 2027. It also authorizes the department to enter into a contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation and make minor adjustments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend up to $8,124,800 in grant funding from the National Park Service through the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Street Mall Project for the period of July 1, 2022, through January 31, 2027; to enter into a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation; and to authorize the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department to enter into any modifications and amendments to the Grant Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use a $5.5 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the redevelopment of India Basin Shoreline Park. It also approves the grant agreement, which will be in effect until December 31, 2027, and permits the department to make minor changes to the agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy in the amount of $5,500,000 for the India Basin Shoreline Park Redevelopment Project; approving the associated grant agreement for a term limit that is effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2027; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This resolution approves an increase of $4,780,000 to a grant agreement for managing the COVID-Response Resource Hub, raising the total to $14,779,999 for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Bay Area Community Resources, Inc., for management of the COVID-Response Resource Hub Coordinator grant; to increase the contract amount by $4,780,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $14,779,999 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025; effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract 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 contract.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $1,281,000 grant from the California Department of Public Health for a program aimed at preventing fentanyl overdoses, covering the period from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,281,000 from the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant,” for the period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2027.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a grant of $364,146, along with $91,037 in city matching funds, to support the County Victim Services Program from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $364,146 and the City providing matching funds in the amount of $91,037 for the grant period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the County Victim Services Program.

This resolution expresses the Board of Supervisors' intention to enhance local rent control protections if the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed in the upcoming ballot measure on November 5, 2024. It is a proactive step to prepare for potential changes in rent control laws.

Resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors intent to expand local rent control protections to go into effect if the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed via ballot measure on November 5, 2024.

The ordinance reallocates about $13.7 million in interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to support services for homelessness and temporarily lifts the funding limit for short-term rental subsidies. It also requires the City to give more information about eligibility for these subsidies to help achieve the fund's goals.

Ordinance reallocating approximately $13,676,000 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 address homelessness; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; directing the City to provide additional notice regarding eligibility 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.

This motion allows for the creation of written arguments both in favor of and against a ballot measure, along with rebuttals, to be presented to voters for the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election. It has been approved and will facilitate the election process by providing clear information on the measure.

Motion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters for the November 5, 2024, General Election.

This ordinance changes the fees charged by the County Clerk and allows the Controller to adjust these fees in the future to ensure they cover costs without generating excess revenue. The goal is to align the fees with the actual expenses of providing County Clerk services.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust the fees imposed by the County Clerk, and authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to the County Clerk’s fees to ensure that costs of the County Clerk’s services are recovered without producing revenue that is significantly more than such costs.

This ordinance updates the license fees for various entertainment-related permits, including billiard parlors and dance halls, to reflect current amounts. It aims to ensure that the fees are in line with today's economic conditions.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to adjust to current amounts the license fees for Billiard Parlor, Dance Hall Keeper, Extended Hours Premises, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, Limited Live Performance, Mechanical Amusement Device, and Place of Entertainment permits.

This ordinance removes the fees that permitted cannabis businesses previously had to pay for inspections conducted by the Department of Public Health. It aims to reduce the financial burden on these businesses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to eliminate fees charged to permitted cannabis businesses to cover the cost of inspections of those businesses by the Department of Public Health (DPH).

This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish the patient rates and fees for healthcare services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It aims to ensure that healthcare services are appropriately priced during this period.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other healthcare services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

This ordinance changes some permit fees and charges related to public works in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to modify certain permit fees and other charges and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance adds a $5 fee to recreation programs in San Francisco. This change is intended to help fund park maintenance and improvements.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to impose an additional $5 charge for recreation programs.

This ordinance allows San Francisco to use interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax to help fund early care and education programs in the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It modifies the existing funding requirements to support these programs more effectively.

Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, to enable the City to use the interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for those baseline programs.

The ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to give a one-time grant of up to $456,000 to Planned Parenthood Northern California for security personnel to enhance access to family planning and reproductive healthcare services over a two-year period. It also mandates annual reports to the Board of Supervisors on the selected security personnel and any security incidents at Planned Parenthood NC.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health (“Department”) to award a one-time grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California (“Planned Parenthood NC”) by waiving the competitive solicitation requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, for the purpose of funding security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services in an amount not to exceed $456,000 for a term not to exceed two years to commence on April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027; and requiring the Department to provide an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the security personnel selected by Planned Parenthood NC and security incidents experienced by Planned Parenthood NC.

This ordinance removes the Maddy Emergency Services Fund from the Administrative Code, which means that certain reimbursement payments to doctors for treating low-income patients in emergencies will no longer be available. As a result, physicians may not receive financial support for providing these services to indigent individuals.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Sections 8.42 and 10.100-195, known as the Maddy Emergency Services Fund, and thereby repealing certain reimbursement payments to physicians who provide emergency medical services to indigent patients.

This ordinance sets the maximum amount that can be designated for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the 2024 tax year. It aims to support efforts in improving the appearance of neighborhoods and removing graffiti.

Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2024.

This ordinance allocates $400,000 from fees collected for assessment appeals to cover the operational costs of the Assessment Appeals Boards and to create an online system for filing appeals. It aims to improve the efficiency of the appeals process for residents.

Ordinance appropriating $400,000 of assessment appeals fee revenue from filing fees, hearing fees, and finding of fact fees collected in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 to support the Assessment Appeals Boards' costs of operation, including the development of an online assessment appeals application filing system.

This resolution urges the Mayor and the Department of Human Resources to create an emergency hiring plan that includes incentives to attract and keep behavioral healthcare workers. The goal is to fill vacant positions within the city and at contracted service providers.

Resolution urging the Mayor and Department of Human Resources (DHR) to initiate an emergency hiring plan with recruitment and retention incentives for behavioral healthcare workers to fill city employee vacancies and vacancies at city-contracted providers.

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.

The ordinance requires developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units when applying for development permits and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units. It also enhances oversight to prevent fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures properties are inspected before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; 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.

The ordinance extends the Development Agreement for the 3333 California Street project by eight years and modifies affordable housing requirements. It also allows the project to benefit from a fee reduction program and includes a finance plan to use property tax revenue for public facilities and affordable housing.

Ordinance approving an amendment to a Development Agreement (originally approved by Ordinance No. 276-19) for the 3333 California Street project between the City and County of San Francisco and Laurel Heights Partners, LLC, to extend the term of the Development Agreement by eight years to September 11, 2043, modify the affordable housing requirements, allow the project to qualify for the Temporary Fee Reduction Program under Planning Code, Section 403, and include a finance plan with a framework to use incremental property tax revenue to fund the Project’s public capital facilities and affordable housing; making 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 convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance establishes a voluntary three-year program called "Cash Not Drugs," which provides eligible participants in the County Adult Assistance Programs a weekly payment of up to $100 if they test negative for illicit drugs and engage in substance use disorder treatment. It also exempts these payments from the eligibility calculations for CAAP benefits and includes a six-month implementation plan before the program starts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Human Services Agency, in coordination with the Department of Public Health, to establish a voluntary three-year sobriety and recovery incentive treatment program, known as “Cash Not Drugs,” to provide a weekly payment of up to $100 to eligible beneficiaries of the County Adult Assistance Programs (“CAAP”) who have been screened for a substance use disorder and referred to substance use disorder treatment as a condition of further receipt of CAAP benefits, and who test negative for illicit drugs once per week; exempting the Cash Not Drugs payments from the CAAP eligibility calculation; providing for a six-month implementation plan before the program becomes operational; and revising the Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund to include the Cash Not Drugs program as a permitted use of funds.

This ordinance allows certain Below Market Rate (BMR) homes to be resold at prices affordable to households with a higher income level and requires that these homes maintain their original parking and amenities upon resale. It also mandates regular reporting on income level increases related to these BMR units to various city committees and agencies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow certain Below Market Rate (BMR) Owned Units to be resold at a price affordable to households at an increased Area Median Income (AMI) level, increase the qualifying AMI limit for BMR purchasers, require BMR Owned Units originally purchased with parking spaces and other amenities to be resold with the same parking and amenities, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors of AMI level increases approved under this ordinance; 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 pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution establishes an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District at 3333/3700 California Street to fund public facilities and projects that benefit the community. It outlines the financial mechanisms and related matters necessary for these developments.

Resolution of Intention to establish San Francisco Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District No. 3 (3333/3700 California Street) to finance public capital facilities and projects of communitywide significance related to the 3333/3700 California Street Projects and other authorized costs, and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance waives permit fees for installing and maintaining mosaic tiles on the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way stairs in the Anza Vista neighborhood. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to waive the major encroachment permit fees for a project to install and maintain mosaic tiles on the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way stairs located in the Anza Vista neighborhood between O'Farrell Street and Terra Anza Avenue and amending the Planning Code to waive the General Plan referral fee associated with this encroachment permit; affirming the Planning Commission’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.

This ordinance requires certain city departments to regularly report to the Board of Supervisors on how well the city's street teams are performing. The goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these teams in addressing community needs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require regular reporting to the Board of Supervisors by the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Public Health, and Fire Department, concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s street teams.

This ordinance requires buildings classified as R-1 and R-2 to keep at least one elevator operational for residents. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Housing Code to require R-1 and R-2 occupancy group buildings to maintain at least one existing elevator for residents’ use; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows property owners to change certain use designations without needing professionally prepared architectural drawings, as long as it doesn't increase the number of occupants or involve structural changes. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to excuse the requirement for professionally prepared architectural drawings for building permits to change certain use designations that do not increase occupant load or occupancy class, or include alterations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance expands the SFPUC's Social Impact Partnership Program by mandating that all relevant contracts with a Social Impact commitment must increase that commitment whenever the contract is amended or modified, regardless of when the contract was solicited. It also eliminates the minimum threshold for these amendments or modifications.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Social Impact Partnership Program by requiring that all covered contracts that include a Social Impact commitment, including those contracts that were solicited before April 22, 2023, increase such commitment upon amendment or modification of the contract and by removing the minimum threshold for applicable amendments or modifications.

This ordinance designates a section of sidewalk at Woodland Avenue and Parnassus Avenue for a commemorative plaque honoring local activists and allows the Public Works Director to approve its installation. It also waives permit and inspection fees for the plaque's installation and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance designating a portion of the sidewalk near the corner of Woodland Avenue at Parnassus Avenue as the site of a future commemorative plaque in honor of the former activists of Woodland Avenue (Jane Morrison, Jack Morrison, Diana Roosevelt Jaicks, Agar Jaicks); granting the Public Works Director authority to approve the installation of said plaque to be installed at said location following the Director’s review of all permit application materials and the approval of the plaque design by the Design Review Committee of the Arts Commission; waiving permit and inspection fees under the Public Works Code for the installation of the plaque; directing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance creates a program to simplify the permitting process for public events in the Greater Downtown Area and designates specific locations as Entertainment Zones where attendees can consume alcohol purchased from local businesses during these events. It also updates various codes to support this program and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program (“Greater Downtown Activation Program”) to coordinate and streamline permitting for Community Benefit District-sponsored public events taking place at certain locations in the Greater Downtown Area, and to designate Greater Downtown Activation Program locations as Entertainment Zones to allow the off-site consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within the Entertainment Zone during events; amending the Public Works Code to establish the requirements for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; amending the Fire Code to establish a new permit type for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

This resolution approves an amendment to the management agreement with IMCO Parking, LLC, allowing them to operate the Music Concourse Garage and increasing the contract amount by $27 million, bringing the total to $207 million. The agreement will remain in effect for its original five-year term from January 20, 2023, to January 19, 2028.

Resolution approving a second amendment to the Management Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and IMCO Parking, LLC, to add operation of the Music Concourse Garage to the contract scope of work including San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) parking garages and lots, and increase the contract amount by $27,000,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $207,000,000 with no change to the five year term of January 20, 2023, through January 19, 2028, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This motion aimed to have the Board's Clerk prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 700 Indiana Street did not require additional environmental review. The motion has been rejected and is no longer active.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation.

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with SP Plus Corporation for the Curbside Management Program at San Francisco Airport. The total contract amount will rise to $41,364,800, and the contract term will be extended by two years, lasting until October 31, 2026.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to Contract No. 50276, between SP Plus Corporation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the Curbside Management Program, to increase the contract amount by $21,264,800 for a new total not to exceed amount of $41,364,800 and to extend the term for two years, to commence on November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2026.

This resolution authorizes payments totaling $1,053,101 to specific customers and Alameda County for Utility User Taxes collected on electric bills from June 2018 to January 2024. The payments include $101,825 to Oliver De Silva, $340 to Sunol AgPark, and $651,976 to Alameda County.

Resolution authorizing payments to two San Francisco Public Utilities Commission customers of $101,825 to Oliver De Silva, and $340 to Sunol AgPark, and $651,976 to Alameda County for Utility User Taxes (UUT) collected between June 2018 and January 2024 for electric bills.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a $160,451 grant from the State of California to fund a wage theft enforcement program from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $160,451 from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program to implement a wage theft enforcement program for the period August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total of $652,332 in grants from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to fund the Elder Abuse Program over three years, from 2024 to 2026. The funding is contingent on an agreement between the parties involved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $652,332 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Elder Abuse Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of up to $2,986,360 over three years to support the Victim Witness Assistance Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the period starting October 1, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,385,540 for the term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $2,986,360 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the grant term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of $590,718 over three years to support the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the years 2024 through 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $590,718 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

This resolution approves a contract with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services related to upgrading the train control system, lasting up to 10 years and costing up to $30 million. The agreement will begin once the resolution is officially approved.

Resolution approving an agreement with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services supporting the Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project for an initial five-year term, with five options to extend the term for an additional year, for a total of 10 years and an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 over the 10-year period, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for a grant of up to $5 million to support the development of affordable housing in San Francisco. The funding comes from the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco to execute and submit a grant application for a grant to fund affordable housing development under the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program, for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Dora Barnes for $27,500 related to an employment dispute. This lawsuit was filed in February 2021 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dora Barnes against the City and County of San Francisco for $27,500; the lawsuit was filed on February 2, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-589587; entitled Dora Barnes v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Sarah Perata for $575,000 related to an employment dispute. The lawsuit was filed in April 2021 in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Sarah Perata against the City and County of San Francisco for $575,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 19, 2021, in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 4:21-cv-02819; entitled Sarah Perata v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

The ordinance authorizes a $100,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Robert Lasky against the City related to personal injuries from a utility vault on a City sidewalk. The settlement includes a payment to Lasky from Pacific Bell Telephone Company, which owns the vault.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Robert Lasky against City and County of San Francisco for a payment to the City of $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 13, 2021, in San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-21-594463; entitled Robert Lasky v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves personal injuries sustained on a utility vault owned by Defendant/Cross-Defendant Pacific Bell Telephone Company and embedded in a City sidewalk; other material terms of the settlement are a payment to Plaintiff by Defendant/Cross-Defendant Pacific Bell Telephone Company.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with RES System 3, LLC for $2.6 million related to a breach of contract concerning the Warnerville electrical substation. The settlement includes a mutual release of claims, with some exceptions for latent defects and warranty issues.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by RES System 3, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,600,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 26, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, case number CGC-22-601949, and later transferred to Alameda County Superior Court, case number 23-CV-037877; entitled RES System 3, LLC v. City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; the lawsuit involves alleged breach of contract and related cost impacts arising from the design and construction of the Warnerville electrical substation in Oakdale, California; other material terms of the settlement are a mutual release of claims between the parties with limited exceptions for latent defects and warranty items.

The ordinance waives fees for temporary street closures on Irving, Noriega, and Taraval Streets for events organized by community-serving nonprofits, small businesses, and local associations. This fee waiver program will expire on June 30, 2027.

Ordinance amending the Transportation Code to waive fees related to the temporary closure of streets for events on Irving, Noriega, and Taraval Streets, from 19th Avenue to the Great Highway, that are organized by community-serving nonprofit arts and culture organizations, small businesses, merchant associations, neighborhood resident associations, and property and business improvement districts, and to set a sunset date of June 30, 2027, for the program waiving fees related to such street closures throughout the City.

This ordinance designates the Rainbow Flag Installation at Harvey Milk Plaza as a landmark, ensuring its protection and recognition under the city's Planning Code. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Rainbow Flag Installation at Harvey Milk Plaza, by Gilbert Baker, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Market Street and Castro Street, 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.

This ordinance prohibits the use of algorithmic devices to determine rents or manage occupancy for residential units in San Francisco. It aims to ensure that housing decisions are made without automated systems that could lead to unfair practices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units located in San Francisco.

This ordinance updates the agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union to improve staffing and hiring for registered nurses and public health nurses. It specifically addresses the needs for 2,320 registered nurses and 2,830 public health nurses over the next few years.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the First Amendment to the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, Staff and Per Diem Nurses to address staffing and hiring of 2320 Registered Nurses and 2830 Public Health Nurses.

This resolution authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle claims against The Kroger Co. for $1.3 million to $3.4 million over 11 years, related to the company's alleged improper dispensing of prescription opioids. The funds are intended for abatement efforts addressing the public nuisance caused by opioid abuse and misuse.

Resolution authorizing settlement of unlitigated claims on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against The Kroger Co. for abatement funds in the range of $1,300,000 to $3,400,000 to be paid over 11 years; the claims relate to The Kroger Co.’s allegedly improper and unlawful dispensing of prescription opioids at its pharmacies, which contributed to the epidemic of opioid abuse and misuse and caused a public nuisance.

This ordinance extends deadlines for existing buildings with public access to ensure they meet accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities. It also allows more time for the Department of Building Inspection to report on the disability access improvement program and for buildings to apply for extensions.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the deadlines for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to comply with the requirement to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; to extend the period for granting extensions from those deadlines; and to extend the time for the Department of Building Inspection’s Report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the disability access improvement program.

This ordinance exempts vacant storefronts affected by public infrastructure construction from having to register as vacant. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to exempt storefronts that are vacant due to public infrastructure construction from vacant storefront registration requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance lowers the gross receipts tax rates for lodging businesses with taxable receipts between $2.5 million and $25 million over several years, starting in 2025. The tax rate reductions are contingent upon the approval of a related ballot measure in the November 2024 election.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to lower the gross receipts tax rates for business activities described in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), Code 721 (Accommodation), the classification generally applicable (with some exceptions) to providing lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, and others, applicable to taxable gross receipts between $2,500,000.01 and $25,000,000 in tax years 2025 and 2026, from 0.253% to 0.201%; in tax year 2027, from 0.264% to 0.209%; and in tax year 2028 and subsequent tax years, from 0.271% to 0.215%, all conditioned on the passage of the ballot measure, entitled the “Local Small Business Tax Cut Ordinance,” at the November 5, 2024, General Election.

This ordinance approves the health insurance plans and the contribution rates that the city will use for its employees in 2025. It ensures that city workers have access to health services and outlines how much they and the city will pay for those services.

Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2025.

This legislation amends the city charter to adjust the age factor percentage for retirement benefits for new members of the Fire Department, allowing them to reach a higher percentage at younger ages and lowering the maximum retirement age for this benefit from 58 to 55. The changes will be voted on in the election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to change the age factor percentage for benefit calculations such that persons who have or will become members of the Fire Department on and after January 7, 2012 reach a higher age factor percentage at earlier ages and lower from 58 to 55 the retirement age at which persons who have or will become members of the Fire Department on and after January 7, 2012 reach the highest age factor percentage; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to increase its contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project by nearly $14.9 million, bringing the total contract amount to about $34.7 million. It also extends the contract for an additional two years, lasting until June 30, 2026, with no further extensions allowed.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fifth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for Pretrial Services, increasing the contract amount by $14,905,123 for a total not to exceed amount of $34,668,237 and to extend the contract term for two years from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, with no more options to extend.

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $125,000 grant from the CARESTAR Foundation to improve Emergency Medical Services through Community Paramedicine and Triage programs. The funding will be available from March 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $125,000 from the CARESTAR Foundation, for enhancement of the Emergency Medical Services System through support to Community Paramedicine and Triage to Alternate Destination programs, from March 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $350,321 grant from the California Office of Emergency Services for emergency management activities from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend an Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $350,321 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, from the California Office of Emergency Services.

This resolution approves a grant agreement for $30,222,500 to support three programs run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. The programs include the George Washington Carver Beacon Community School, the Malcolm X Academy Beacon Community School, and Comprehensive Year-Round Learning.

Resolution approving the grant agreement for Contract No. 1000032526 for three Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco programs: the George Washington Carver Beacon Community School; the Malcolm X Academy Beacon Community School; and Comprehensive Year-Round Learning, between the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, for a total term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $30,222,500.

The resolution approves a grant agreement for $10,804,000 to support various programs by Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029, aimed at enhancing services for youth and young adults in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the grant agreement for Contract No. 1000032537 for Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. programs: the Early Morning Study Academy; Credible Messengers; Inside/Out Pathways; and TAY/A Workforce Development, between Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, for a total term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,804,000 upon Board of Supervisor’s approval under Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution approves a grant agreement that allows the Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc. to provide housing subsidies to seniors and adults with disabilities in San Francisco from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028, totaling up to $11,062,913. It was passed retroactively by the City and County of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services.

Resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, by and through its Department of Disability and Aging Services, and the non-profit, Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc., to provide housing subsidies to seniors and adults with disabilities for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, for a total not to exceed amount of $11,062,913.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a donation of supplies worth $57,264.40 from the San Francisco Public Health Foundation, supporting its Primary Care Division for the fiscal year from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend an in-kind gift of supplies valued in the amount of $57,264.40 from the San Francisco Public Health Foundation, in support of the Primary Care Division of the Department of Public Health, for the period of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

The resolution approves a lease amendment allowing the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to build and operate a café and retail space at Piers 31 and 33 for 30 years, with options to extend. It also sets the base rent at $289,765.05, extends the completion date for improvements to December 31, 2025, increases construction rent credits, and establishes a profit-sharing arrangement for excess rents.

Resolution approving the Second Amendment to Port Commission Lease No. L-16274 with Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to build and operate a public serving café and retail space within the bulkheads and portions of the sheds of Piers 31 and 33 for a 30-year term, with two options to extend the Lease for 10 additional years, effective upon approval of this Resolution and Port’s execution of this Amendment; and to (i) establish the amount of unpaid base rent Conservancy will pay to Port at $289,765.05; (ii) extend the Phase I Improvements completion date to December 31, 2025; (iii) increase the original construction rent credit from $554,000 to $800,000; (iv) provide a three year extension of the Lease term to June 30, 2052; and (v) establish a 50% share of any excess rents from food and beverage subtenants.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase three existing contracts for specialized natural resources services by $7 million each, raising the total for all three contracts to $63 million. The terms and duration of the contracts remain unchanged, continuing until January 1, 2029.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract Nos. PRO.0066 A to C, Natural Resources Specialized and Technical Services, with: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (PRO.0066.A); Applied Technology and Science A-T-S (PRO.0066.B); and Avila and Associates Consulting Engineers Inc. (PRO.0066.C), increasing each contract by $7,000,000 each for a new total not to exceed amount of $21,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $63,000,000 across all three contracts, with no change to the terms or duration for the period of January 1, 2019, through January 1, 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease a 14,499 square foot property at 598 Portola Drive to Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc. for 20 years, with an initial rent of $156,600 and annual increases, while requiring the tenant to make certain improvements by the end of 2025. It also exempts the property from competitive bidding and permits the Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc., a California corporation, doing business as Twin Peaks Auto Care, successor-in-interest to Michael Gharib, for approximately 14,499 square feet located at 598 Portola Drive, for an initial term of twenty years with one five-year option to extend, at an initial base rent of $156,600 with annual adjustments of three percent thereafter; effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, and full execution of the Lease; to require the Tenant to complete certain improvements by December 31, 2025, with a waiver of rent up to three months; finding that competitive bidding procedures required under San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical; finding that the Premises is exempt surplus land under California Code, Section 54421(f)(1)(B); and to authorize the Director of Property 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.

This resolution approves an increase of over $5.3 million to the existing agreement between the Positive Resource Center and the Department of Public Health for emergency financial services, raising the total agreement amount to over $15.3 million and extending the contract term by two years until February 29, 2028. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without further approval, as long as they do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between Positive Resource Center and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for emergency financial services; to increase the agreement by $5,365,891 for an amount not to exceed $15,359,513; to extend the term by two years, from February 28, 2026, for a total agreement term of March 1, 2018, through February 29, 2028; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract 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 contract or this Resolution.

This resolution approves changes to the trust agreement for two sets of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds totaling approximately $47 million, which will fund the acquisition and renovation of a 69-unit affordable housing project across five locations in San Francisco. It also allows city officials to take necessary actions to implement these changes.

Resolution approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of an amendment to the Indenture of Trust securing the City’s $40,776,000 maximum principal amount of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (SFHA Scattered Sites), Series 2022A-1 and its $7,057,736 maximum principal amount of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (SFHA Scattered Sites), Series 2022A-2 (Taxable), which provide financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 69-unit, affordable multifamily rental housing project, consisting of five sites located at 4101 Noriega Street, 363 Noe Street, 200 Randolph Street/409 Head Street, 2206-2268 Great Highway and 2215-2263 48th Avenue, and 1357-1371 Eddy Street (also known as 1353-1367 Eddy Street) known as “SFHA Scattered Sites” within the City; approving modifications, changes and additions to such amendment; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with such amendment; granting general authority to City officials to execute and deliver documents and take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the Office of the City Administrator to use $189,558 in federal funds to create a guidance document on financing strategies for reducing earthquake risks in concrete buildings. The project will run from July 14, 2022, to November 14, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Administrator to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds in the amount of $189,558 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the California Office of Emergency Services to develop a guidance document that will address financing strategies for earthquake risk reduction through the Concrete Building Safety Program for the project period of July 14, 2022, through November 14, 2024.

This resolution approves the transfer of the Market Street Flower Market permit from Byron Yoanidis, who operates Trolley-Car Flowers, to Andrew Poulos, who will operate Trolley-Bus Flowers. The resolution has been passed and is now in effect.

Resolution approving the assignment of the Market Street Flower Market permit from Byron Yoanidis, dba Trolley-Car Flowers, to Andrew Poulos, dba Trolley-Bus Flowers.

This resolution allows the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to finalize loan documents for up to $30 million to finance the permanent housing project at 2901-16th Street under the Small Sites Program. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute loan documents for the permanent financing of 2901-16th Street pursuant to the Small Sites Program, for a total loan amount not to exceed $30,000,000; confirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the loan is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of MOHCD or their designee to make certain modifications to the loan documents, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This motion allows voters to decide on creating a fund to help pay off student loans and job-related education costs for certain city employees, including police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and 911 dispatchers. The election for this proposal will take place on November 5, 2024.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 5, 2024, an Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund for the purpose of paying outstanding student loans, and job-related educational and training expenses incurred while employed by the City, for employees who are sworn members of the Police Department, Fire Department, or Sheriff’s Department; paramedics; registered nurses; or 911 dispatchers, supervisors, or coordinators.

This motion appoints five individuals to the Reentry Council, which focuses on supporting people reentering society after incarceration. Their terms will last until June 1, 2026.

Motion appointing Billey Hoang Le, Anthony Partee, Joanna Pulido, Lorenzo Juan Castaneda, and David Mauroff, terms ending June 1, 2026, to the Reentry Council.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Amy Campbell to serve on the Planning Commission for a four-year term that will end on July 1, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Amy Campbell to the Planning Commission, for a four-year term ending July 1, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Sean McGarry to serve on the Planning Commission for a four-year term that will end on July 1, 2028. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Sean McGarry to the Planning Commission, for a four-year term ending July 1, 2028.

This motion approves the reappointment of Kavin Williams to the Building Inspection Commission for a two-year term that will end on July 1, 2026. It was initiated by President Aaron Peskin and has successfully passed.

Motion approving President Aaron Peskin’s nomination for the reappointment of Kavin Williams to the Building Inspection Commission, for a two-year term ending July 1, 2026.

This resolution officially designates July 2024 as Disability Pride Month in San Francisco, acknowledging the contributions and rights of individuals with disabilities. It aims to promote awareness and celebrate the diversity of the disability community.

Resolution recognizing July 2024 as Disability Pride Month in the City and County of San Francisco.