Legislation

This resolution officially ends the Mills Act historical property contract for 621 Waller Street, owned by Claude and Renee Zellweger. It directs the Planning Director to notify the owners and the Assessor-Recorder’s Office about this non-renewal.

Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with Claude Zellweger and Renee Zellweger, the owners of 621 Waller Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0864, Lot No. 023, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor-Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase the contract with Denali Water Solutions LLC by $10.2 million, raising the total contract amount to $18.8 million. It also extends the contract duration by four years, now running from October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2026, for the hauling of biosolids and grit from wastewater treatment plants.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to amend PeopleSoft Contract ID 1000015461 between the City and County of San Francisco and Denali Water Solutions LLC for the hauling of biosolids and grit from Public Utilities Commission’s Oceanside and Southeast wastewater treatment plants, increasing the contract amount by $10,200,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $18,800,000 and extending the contract end date by four years, with a contract duration of seven years for a total term of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2026.

This ordinance increases fines for violations of the Planning and Building Codes and clarifies that multiple violations can occur for issues affecting more than one unit in a building. It also establishes penalties for illegal construction and demolition, requires additional notices for responsible parties, and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations of Planning and Building Code provisions; clarify that violations affecting more than one unit in a building constitute multiple violations for purposes of assessing penalties; requiring the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to adopt factors for the Zoning Administrator to consider in determining the appropriate amount of civil penalties; establishing penalties for residential units merged, constructed, or divided without required permits or approvals; establishing penalties for violations involving illegal demolition and enhancement of penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status; providing additional notices for Responsible Parties; 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.

This resolution approves a contract with Toyon Associates, Inc. for regulatory report and revenue optimization services for the Department of Public Health, totaling up to $8,492,339 from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2027. It also allows the Department to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving an original contract agreement between Toyon Associates, Inc. and the Department of Public Health, to provide regulatory report and reimbursement and revenue optimization services, in an amount not to exceed $8,492,339 for a total contract term of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2027, and to authorize the Department of Public Health 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 addresses the findings from a report on improving safety and accessibility in parks. It urges the Mayor to implement the report's recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Safe and Accessible Parks for All;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution extends the grant agreement with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank for the COVID-19 Food Assistance Program by six months and increases the total funding by approximately $7.4 million. The new grant term will run from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022, starting on October 15, 2021.

Resolution approving a second amendment to the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, for the administration of the COVID-19 Food Assistance Program, to extend the grant term by six months for a total term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022, and to increase the grant amount by $7,424,820 for a total not to exceed amount of $22,951,645 to commence on October 15, 2021.

This resolution approves a settlement for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to receive $163,479.04 from the City and County of San Francisco, related to a claim for a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes filed in June 2022. The claim was settled without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Williams-Sonoma, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $163,479.04; the claim was filed on June 7, 2022; the claim involves a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement for Wyeth Holdings LLC, allowing them to receive $119,283.21 from the City for a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes from 2019. The claim was originally filed on January 10, 2022, and has now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Wyeth Holdings LLC, against the City and County of San Francisco for $119,283.21; the claim was filed on January 10, 2022; the claim involves a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes for the 2019 tax year.

The resolution approves a lease amendment for the Office of the City Attorney to occupy approximately 75,137 square feet at 1390 Market Street, extending the lease for five years after certain improvements are completed, with an initial annual rent of nearly $5 million. It also allocates $1.6 million for tenant improvements and allows part of the space to be used for childcare services.

Resolution approving a lease amendment extending the term from January 1, 2023 to the date that is 5 years after the completion of certain tenant improvements for approximately 75,137 square feet at 1390 Market Street (Fox Plaza), with SFII 1390 MARKET ST, LLC as Landlord, for use by the Office of the City Attorney, at an initial annual rent of $4,959,042 (or $413,253.50 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter, and City contributing $1,600,000 toward the cost of the tenant improvements; and approving the continued use of a portion of the premises for childcare services.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into an emergency contract with Health Management Associates, Inc. for specialized consulting services, increasing the total contract amount to $5,863,302 for a term lasting until June 30, 2023. It also permits the Department to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into an emergency contract with Health Management Associates, Inc., in compliance with Section 21.15 of the Administrative Code requiring approval by the Board of Supervisors for any emergency contract in excess of $100,000 for the purpose of providing specialized consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $3,782,365 for a term of thirteen and one-half months, from May 9, 2022, through June 30, 2023; and approving Amendment 1 to the agreement for providing specialized consulting services to increase the agreement by $2,080,937 for an amount not to exceed $5,863,302 with no change to the contract term from May 9, 2022, through June 30, 2023; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into any amendments or modifications to the contract that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to retroactively approve a contract with Tryfacta, Inc. for temporary staffing services, not exceeding $1,000,000, for a six-month period from June 17, 2022, to December 17, 2022, and permits minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to award an emergency contract to Tryfacta, Inc., as authorized under Section 21.15 of the Administrative Code, for the purpose of providing temporary staffing services, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for a term of six months, from June 17, 2022, through December 17, 2022; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into any amendments or modifications to the contract that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution approves an increase of over $5.2 million to a consulting agreement with Health Services Advisory Group, bringing the total to nearly $7 million for specialized services provided to the Department of Public Health. It also allows the Department to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Health Services Advisory Group, Inc., and the Department of Public Health, as authorized under Section 21.15 of the Administrative Code, for the purpose of providing specialized consulting services, to increase the agreement by $5,211,317 for an amount not to exceed $6,989,564 for a total agreement term of seven and one-half months, with no changes to the term of May 9, 2022, through December 31, 2022; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into any amendments or modifications to the contract that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a contract with Professional Business Providers, Inc. to operate, maintain, and repair passenger boarding bridges and baggage handling systems at San Francisco International Airport for a total of up to $13,114,615 from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2025. The contract is managed by the Airport Commission under the city's charter.

Resolution approving Award of Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50240 to operate, maintain, and repair Airport-owned passenger boarding bridges and baggage handling systems in the domestic terminals, between Professional Business Providers, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, in an amount not to exceed $13,114,615 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), for the period of August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2025.

This resolution approves an extension of a contract with SF Americania LLC to provide hotel rooms for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of severe COVID-19, extending the contract term to August 31, 2022, and increasing the funding by $6,670,714. It also allows the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving a third amendment to an emergency agreement between the Human Services Agency (HSA) and SF Americania LLC, for the use of hotel rooms to house individuals experiencing homelessness or individuals who are at risk of developing severe COVID-19, to extend the contract term to August 31, 2022, with an option to extend further; and increase the contract amount by $6,670,714 for a total not to exceed amount of $16,430,164; and to authorize the Executive Director of HSA to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract 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 allows the Human Services Agency to continue using 459 hotel rooms at the Hotel Whitcomb for emergency services, increasing the contract amount by over $24 million and extending the booking period until December 1, 2022. It also authorizes the Executive Director of HSA to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving a fifth amendment to an emergency agreement between the Human Services Agency (HSA) and 1231 Market Street Owner L.P., for the City’s continued use of 459 hotel rooms and associated services located at the Hotel Whitcomb on 1231 Market Street; increasing the contract amount by $24,456,776 for a total amount not to exceed $78,972,179; extending the booking period, which expires on March 1, 2022, for a potential total term of April 8, 2020, through December 1, 2022; and to authorize the Executive Director of HSA to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract 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.

The ordinance eliminates the requirement for a fee to be charged for the Legacy Business Registry. This change aims to make it easier for businesses to register and receive support as legacy businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the requirement to charge a Legacy Business Registry administrative fee.

This ordinance exempts airport revenue bonds from the requirement to publish year-end financial statements within 120 days after the fiscal year ends. It amends the Administrative Code to reflect this change.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that Section 54522 of the California Government Code, which requires annual publication of year-end financial statements not more than 120 days after the close of each fiscal year, shall not apply to airport revenue bonds.

The ordinance allocates $112 million to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for funding affordable housing projects and related repairs, with a focus on high-need areas. It also sets aside $34.8 million for financing costs, pending the sale of Certificates of Participation.

Ordinance appropriating $112,000,000 of Certificates of Participation proceeds to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for a notice of funding availability (NOFA) for land acquisition with priority for development of 100% affordable projects in California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) designated high/resources areas and/or high need areas, repairs for Public Housing or Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) co-ops, affordable housing for educators, elevators in the City’s Single Room Occupancy (SRO) portfolio, and acquisition for non-profit sites and $34,800,000 of Certificate of Participation Proceeds for various associated financing costs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023, and placing these funds on reserve pending sale of Certificates of Participation.

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to publicly share specific information about the Vacancy Tax and waives penalties for late filing of Vacancy Tax returns for the years 2022 and 2023. It aims to improve transparency and provide relief to property owners during those tax years.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to permit the Tax Collector to make public certain information regarding the Vacancy Tax, and to waive the penalty for failure to timely file Vacancy Tax returns for tax years 2022 and 2023.

The ordinance allows the Public Utilities Commission to use specific contracts for buying and selling electricity, waiving some administrative requirements for these transactions. It also gives the General Manager of the PUC the authority to sign long-term contracts or those involving significant expenditures or revenue, with certain limitations, until June 30, 2025.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to approve the use of certain form contracts to purchase and sell electricity and related products by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), grant waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative and Environment Codes for these transactions, and delegate to the General Manager of the PUC authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to execute certain contracts with terms in excess of ten years or requiring expenditures of $10,000,000 or having anticipated revenue of $1,000,000 or more subject to specified limitations through June 30, 2025.

This ordinance increases the fees that the Department of Administrative Services charges for reproduction and notary services. It aims to adjust costs to better reflect the expenses of providing these services.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the fees imposed by the Department of Administrative Services for reproduction and notary services provided to the public.

This ordinance sets a limit on the amount of tax revenue that can be allocated to the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the year 2022. It aims to support local efforts to improve community aesthetics and reduce graffiti.

Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2022.

The ordinance allows the City to issue up to $140 million in Certificates of Participation to fund various capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations to city-owned buildings and infrastructure. This financing aims to support the city's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance resilience and equity in San Francisco.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $140,000,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City, including but not limited to certain projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities, streets and works utilized by various City departments and local economic stimulus projects, generally consisting of repairs, renovations, improvements and street reconstruction, repaving and other improvements, designed to help build a more resilient and equitable San Francisco as part of the City’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including through the retirement of certain commercial paper notes of the City issued for such purposes; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease and lease back of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, and/or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates, as defined herein; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance updates the fees for emergency medical services to align with annual adjustments and introduces fees specifically for stroke centers. It also defines what constitutes a stroke 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 require fees for stroke centers; and amending the Health Code to include a definition of stroke center.

This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish the rates that patients will pay and the fees for other services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. It has been passed and is now in effect.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

This ordinance adds a surcharge to the berthing fees at Marina West Harbor to help pay for dredging activities in the area. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this decision.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to impose a surcharge in addition to the license fees for berthing at the Marina West Harbor, to help fund the cost of dredging activities at the West Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $7.5 million in revenue bonds to refinance various capital projects for Progress Foundation, a nonprofit organization. The funds will be used for acquiring, constructing, and equipping facilities that will be owned and operated by the foundation.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Section 147(f) of the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000 to refinance the acquisition, construction, installation, rehabilitation, equipping and furnishing of various capital facilities to be owned and operated by Progress Foundation, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

This resolution allows the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue up to $40 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance or refinance facilities for the California College of the Arts. It has been approved in accordance with federal tax regulations.

Resolution approving in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, the issuance of tax-exempt obligations by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000 to finance and/or refinance various capital facilities to be owned and/or operated by California College of the Arts.

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses related to the development of 11 Innes Court using future bond proceeds, not exceeding $51.2 million. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for residential mortgage revenue bonds and manage related financial requirements.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $51,193,200; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $51,193,200 for 11 Innes Court (Hunters Point Shipyard Block 56); authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses related to a housing project at 98 Franklin Street using future bond proceeds, up to $32.5 million. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for residential mortgage revenue bonds and manage related financial requirements.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $32,500,000; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $32,500,000 for 98 Franklin Street; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

The resolution supports MidPen Housing Corporation's application for funding to build a 91-unit affordable housing development at 850 Turk Street, aimed at low-income households. It also endorses the submission of the project's budget and funding sources as part of the application process.

Resolution 1) supporting MidPen Housing Corporation’s (“Applicant”) submission of application under the Excess Sites Local Government Matching Grants Program (“Program”) to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) (“Department”) to receive Program funds in order to construct a 100% affordable, 91-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to low-income households, including one resident manager unit (the “Project”) at a state-owned Excess Site located at 850 Turk Street (“Property”); and 2) supporting the Applicant to submit the Project Budget and Anticipated and Committed Project Sources to be included in their application.

This resolution approves a settlement of $1,173,047.78 to Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. for claims related to a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes filed against the city. The claims were submitted on April 25, 2022, and the resolution has now passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,173,047.78; the claims were filed on April 25, 2022; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a grant agreement for the Low Income Investment Fund to manage the San Francisco Child Care Facilities Fund and provide technical assistance from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024, with a total funding of up to $85,625,200. It was passed retroactively to cover the specified period.

Resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Low Income Investment Fund for the provision to administer the San Francisco Child Care Facilities Fund and technical assistance for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $85,625,200.

This resolution calls on federal health agencies to speed up the buying and distribution of monkeypox vaccines, focusing on high-risk populations and removing obstacles to treatment. It has been passed by the San Francisco city government.

Resolution urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Health and Human Services to urgently accelerate the purchasing and distribution of monkeypox vaccines, prioritize vaccine access for populations at the highest risk of contracting the virus, and eliminate administrative barriers to treatment.

This resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom to grant a full pardon to Salesh Prasad, enabling him to stay in the U.S. with his family and continue his community contributions. It has been passed by the San Francisco city legislature.

Resolution urging the Honorable Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, to grant Salesh Prasad, a full pardon to allow him to remain in the United States with his family and to continue contributing to his community.