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Resolution#250884
Aug 29, 2025

This resolution approves a contract for the City to purchase diesel fuel from Golden Gate Petroleum for up to $195 million over five years, starting November 1, 2025. It also allows for contract amendments that do not significantly increase the City's obligations.

Resolution approving the Contract between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration ("OCA"), and Golden Gate Petroleum (“Contractor”) for the supply of diesel fuel for a total not to exceed amount of $195,000,000 and an initial term of five years commencing on November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2030, with the option to extend for up to three additional years; and to authorize OCA 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.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250885
Aug 29, 2025

This resolution approves a contract for the City to purchase gasoline fuel from Pacific Coast Petroleum for up to $93 million over five years, starting November 1, 2025. It also allows for potential extensions and minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving the Contract between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”), and Pacific Coast Petroleum (“Contractor”) for the supply of gasoline fuel for a total not to exceed amount of $93,000,000 and an initial term of five years commencing on November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2030, with the option to extend for up to three additional years; and to authorize OCA 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.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
14-0
Resolution#250518
Aug 29, 2025

The resolution approves an amendment to the lease for a temporary shelter at 2177 Jerrold Avenue, allowing for up to $1,246,746 in improvements, including utility upgrades, without changing the lease term. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease.

Resolution approving the First Amendment and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to amend the lease with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC, as landlord of the real property located at 2177 Jerrold Avenue (“Property”), for continued use as a temporary shelter program, submitted under Chapter 21B of the Administrative Code as a Core Initiative Lease; authorizing the City's contribution of up to $1,246,746 for additional improvements, including any pre-development costs incurred, for a utilities upgrade at the property, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 2, 2024, through January 1, 2039; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the lease agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
28-0
Resolution#250882
Aug 27, 2025

This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to extend and amend its contract with Collection Solutions Software, Inc. for five more years to help collect overdue taxes and debts, increasing the total contract amount to nearly $6.92 million. The contract will now run from December 1, 2016, through November 30, 2030, with an option to renew for an additional five years.

Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to execute Amendment No. 4 for a service and support agreement with Collection Solutions Software, Inc. to enable the City and County of San Francisco to collect delinquent taxes and other debts, to extend the contract term for five years, from November 30, 2025, for a total term of December 1, 2016, through November 30, 2030, with one option to renew for an additional five years, increasing the contract amount by $2,453,072.85 for a total amount not to exceed $6,919,547.85 to commence upon Board of Supervisors and Mayoral approval.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
14-0
Resolution#250883
Aug 27, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to extend its contract with AT&T for public safety wireless communications services for first responders by 18 months and increases the total contract amount by over $7.3 million. The new contract term will run from June 23, 2020, to April 21, 2027, with a total not exceeding approximately $29.6 million.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to approve the Second Amendment with AT&T dba AT&T Mobility to purchase public safety-grade wireless communications services for first responders, extending the term by eighteen months from October 21, 2025, for a total term of June 23, 2020, through April 21, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,319,751 for a total contract amount not to exceed $29,572,719 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250651
Aug 26, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a sublease for a property at Candlestick Point to be used as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center for about 16 months, starting retroactively from January 13, 2024. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities, while granting the Director of Property the authority to make necessary adjustments to the sublease.

Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to negotiate and enter into a new sublease agreement for 312,000 square feet of property owned by the California State Lands Commission and leased to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the City’s use as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, for a term of approximately one year and four months, with a retroactive commencement date of January 13, 2024, through April 11, 2025, for a base rent of $312,000 per year; affirming findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the sublease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the new sublease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the sublease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#250815
Aug 25, 2025

The ordinance allows the City to waive certain housing fees and requirements for residential and neighborhood commercial projects outside specific areas if the developer agrees to rent control for all units. It also permits these projects to meet inclusionary housing requirements by dedicating land to the City and mandates periodic reports to the Planning Commission.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the City to waive the Inclusionary Housing Fee and other requirements in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District (SUD) in exchange for a project sponsor’s agreement to subject all units in the project to rent control; and allow projects in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies SUD to comply with the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance by dedicating land to the City; requiring periodic reports to the Planning Commission; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Alan Wong, Myrna Melgar
27-0 /1
Ordinance#250865
Aug 25, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit against Verizon for $2,280,000 due to allegations of under-collecting and under-remitting access line tax payments. This lawsuit was filed in January 2020 under the California False Claims Act.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider against MCI Communications Services LLC; MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC; Verizon Business Network Services LLC; and XO Communications Services, LLC (collectively “Verizon”) for $2,280,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-582552; entitled City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider v. AT&T Corporation, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations that the defendants knowingly under-collected and under-remitted amounts due under the access line tax in violation of the California False Claims Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250810
Aug 25, 2025

This ordinance allows affordable housing projects and some other developments in San Francisco to postpone paying certain administrative fees. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to allow affordable housing projects and certain other projects to defer payment of certain administrative fees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
23-0
Resolution#250869
Aug 25, 2025

The resolution approves a $1,000,000 settlement between San Francisco and Providence Foundation for underpaying employees and failing to meet grant agreements. Of this amount, $480,724.25 will be distributed to affected employees, while the rest will return to the City, and Providence will face a five-year suspended debarment if they violate the settlement terms.

Resolution approving the settlement of an unlitigated claim by the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) against Providence Foundation of San Francisco (“Providence”) for $1,000,000 with $480,724.25 distributed to affected employees, and the remainder returning to the City; the claim arises out of a Debarment Proceeding initiated on May 6, 2024, by the City Attorney, acting as Charging Official pursuant to Chapter 28 of the Administrative Code; the claim involves underpayment of employees, reimbursement to the City for work that was not done, and other failures to comply with grant agreements and the San Francisco Municipal Codes; additional material terms of the settlement are rescission of the existing suspension order issued against Providence upon delivery of certain payments, and agreement to a Five-Year Suspended Debarment Order that would only be entered upon violation of the settlement agreement.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250879
Aug 25, 2025

The resolution authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle claims against several pharmaceutical companies for $1.2 million to $2 million over ten years. These claims are related to the companies' alleged role in the opioid epidemic, which has created a public nuisance.

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 Alvogen, Inc.; Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Apotex Inc.; Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.; Indivior Inc.; Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. for abatement funds in the range of $1,200,000 to $2,000,000 to be paid over 10 years; the claims relate to settling companies’ allegedly improper and unlawful practices, which contributed to the epidemic of opioid abuse and misuse and caused a public nuisance.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#250868
Aug 22, 2025

This ordinance aims to change the public financing program for mayoral and Board of Supervisors candidates by simplifying expenditure limits and increasing the campaign contribution cap from $500 to $1,000. It also allows the Ethics Commission to adjust contribution limits based on inflation and designate the website for campaign advertisement disclaimers.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify the public financing program for candidates for the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors by replacing the current process of continuous adjustments of individual expenditure ceilings to an approach in which the ceiling is removed for candidates within the race once certain spending reaches a specified amount, and adjusting reporting requirements; raising the contribution limit for contributions to candidates for local office from $500 to $1,000 and authorizing the Ethics Commission to adjust the contribution limit going forward for changes in the Consumer Price Index; allowing the Ethics Commission to designate the website to be used in campaign advertisement disclaimers; and increasing the rate at which public funding is made available to qualified candidates for Mayor or Board of Supervisors.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
5-1
Resolution#250876
Aug 21, 2025

This resolution sets a property tax rate of $1.18268325 for every $100 of taxable property value in San Francisco, which will fund various local agencies and districts. It also establishes specific pass-through rates for residential tenants based on when their tenancy began, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Resolution levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.18268325 on each $100 valuation of taxable property for the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco County Office of Education, San Francisco Community College District, Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District; and establishing pass-through rates per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants and based on tenancy commencement dates pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 37, for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2026.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#250866
Aug 18, 2025

This ordinance updates the rules for how the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund operates. It aims to improve the effectiveness of funding for community beautification projects and graffiti removal efforts.

Ordinance approving amendments to the Rules and Regulations for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund.

Budget & Taxes
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Resolution#250668
Aug 18, 2025

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding street safety in San Francisco. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through city departments and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Failed Vision: Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
16-0
Resolution#250871
Aug 15, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase a contract with APX Inc. for power scheduling and support services, adding nearly $366 million to the contract total and extending its duration until May 2020. The amendment is necessary for processing power transmission service charges.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. PRO.0152, Power Scheduling Coordination and Related Support Services, with APX Inc., to allow for the processing of the California Independent System Operator power transmission service charges, to increase the contract by $365,749,222 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $1,261,492,022 and to extend the contract term for an additional three years starting March 10, 2027, for a total term of May 31 2022, through May 25, 2030, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250378
Aug 15, 2025

This resolution allows Blue Stream Gallery and Wines at 555 Grant Avenue to obtain a license to sell beer and wine, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on this license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine liquor license to SBL Living Asset 2018 LLC, doing business as Blue Stream Gallery and Wines, located at 555 Grant Avenue (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
15-0 /1
Resolution#250581
Aug 14, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement with Meals on Wheels San Francisco to provide home-delivered meal services to older adults, totaling up to $37,127,237. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Meals on Wheels San Francisco for the provision of Home-Delivered Meal Nutrition Services to Older Adults, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $37,127,237; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250684
Aug 12, 2025

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Abode Services to provide problem-solving fiscal agent services related to homelessness, extending the agreement until June 30, 2027, and raising the total funding to $17,136,514. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Abode Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), for problem solving fiscal agent services, extending the term by 22 months from August 1, 2025, for a total term of August 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,236,514 for a new total amount not to exceed $17,136,514, and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250648
Aug 11, 2025

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding the use of AI in city government. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through his department heads and the annual budget.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Techs in the City - Government’s Opportunity to Seize the AI Moment;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
16-0
Ordinance#240902
Aug 11, 2025

This ordinance requires certain nonprofit organizations to disclose their shared resources with specific political groups and increases accounting requirements for City contractors involved in political activities. It also restricts the use of City funds for lobbying and litigation, establishes quiet periods for contract and grant processes, and adds violations related to political activities to the reasons for potential debarment from City contracts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require some nonprofit grantees to disclose shared resources with 501(c)(4) organizations; increase accounting requirements for City contractors and grantees engaging in political activity; add restrictions on using City funds for lobbying and litigation purposes; institute quiet periods for certain contract and grant procurements; and add illegal engagement in political activity, lobbying, or litigation to a list of offenses that may trigger debarment.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240501
Aug 11, 2025

This ordinance aims to simplify the contracting process for Vision Zero transportation projects by allowing certain city agencies to bypass specific environmental and competitive bidding requirements for three years. It is currently pending committee action.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to streamline contracting for Vision Zero transportation projects by authorizing, but not requiring, the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works to expedite contracts by waiving application of the Environment Code and select provisions in other Codes relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, and other requirements, for construction work and professional and other services relating to Vision Zero projects, for a period of three years.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
8-0
Resolution#250873
Aug 8, 2025

This resolution approves a one-year agreement between the City and the San Francisco Unified School District for the Student Success Fund, totaling up to $28,996,871, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to make minor modifications to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving the Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (“DCYF”), and the San Francisco Unified School District for the Student Success Fund, for a term of one year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and for a total not to exceed amount of $28,996,871; and to authorize DCYF to make any modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City, are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#250807
Aug 7, 2025

This ordinance aims to create an Independent Pharmacy Task Force that will provide guidance on improving the City’s prescription drug purchasing and expanding access to affordable medications through an independent pharmacy network. It also seeks to revise licensing requirements to allow more pharmacies to participate in this network.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an Independent Pharmacy Task Force to advise City bodies and officials on expanding the City’s wholesale prescription drug contracts and purchasing capacity, expanding the City’s 340B Drug Pricing Program coverage, creating an independent pharmacy network in the City including the benefits of membership and criteria for joining the network, and revising existing licensing requirements to allow more pharmacies to be members of an independent pharmacy network.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#250680
Aug 6, 2025

This ordinance waives certain development fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage construction and amends the local planning code regarding community advisory committees and definitions. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
21-4 /1
Ordinance#250704
Aug 5, 2025

The ordinance approves the acquisition of a property at 601-617 Laguna Street for $11,030,000 and outlines a project budget of up to $20,000,000 for improvements and repairs. It also exempts the project from certain contracting requirements while ensuring compliance with local hiring and wage policies.

Ordinance 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 601-617 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0806, Lot No. 002) (the “Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate (the “Purchase Agreement”) for the acquisition of the Property from Pacifica SFO LLC, a California limited liability company (“Seller”), for $11,030,000 together with a Construction Management Agreement attached as Exhibit E to the Purchase Agreement for the completion of certain improvements and the repair of deficiencies on the Property (the “Project”) by Seller for an amount not to exceed $8,140,000 that includes a construction management fee, an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the City contingency, and an amount not to exceed $30,000 for closing costs for a total anticipated not to exceed project cost of $20,000,000; 3) authorizing the Director of Property to make certain modifications to the Purchase Agreement and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) exempting the Project from contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6 and Chapter 14B; 5) approving the Seller and its architect, consultants, general contractor, subcontractors, employees and affiliates without competitive bidding, but requiring the payment of prevailing wages, implementation of a local business enterprise utilization program, and compliance with the City’s local hire policy and first source hiring Ordinance; and 6) placing the Property under the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Division; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting the Planning Department’s finding that the Purchase Agreement, and the transactions contemplated therein, are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Rafael Mandelman
22-0
Ordinance#250632
Aug 5, 2025

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with UnitedLayer, LLC for $850,000 related to a breach of contract over additional costs from a data center services agreement. The settlement includes a complete release of claims regarding the colocation agreement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by UnitedLayer, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco, for $850,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 14, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-601798, entitled UnitedLayer, LLC v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract arising from disputed additional costs associated with a colocation agreement whereby the City received certain data center services; other material terms of the settlement are a complete release of claims relating to the colocation agreement.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250695
Aug 5, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $300,000 related to a claim for a refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC. The lawsuit was initiated on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611594; entitled 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250628
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves a settlement for $501,720 plus interest to Serenity Now, LP and Pebblebrook Hotel, LP, related to a claim for a refund of real property transfer taxes. The claim was filed on December 1, 2023, and the resolution has been passed by the city.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Serenity Now, LP and Pebblebrook Hotel, LP against the City and County of San Francisco for $501,720 plus statutory interest; the claim was filed on December 1, 2023; the claim involves a refund of real property transfer taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250650
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves a settlement for Four One Five, LLC, requiring the City and County of San Francisco to pay $1,271,961 plus interest for a claim related to a refund of real property transfer taxes. The claim was filed on October 11, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Four One Five, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,271,961, plus statutory interest; the claim was filed on October 11, 2024; the claim involves a refund of real property transfer taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#250284
Aug 5, 2025

This ordinance allows for the repair and relocation of certain existing structures that do not comply with current zoning laws, grants noncomplying status to unpermitted residential structures built before 2003, and permits accessory structures up to 10 feet tall and 120 square feet without needing a building permit. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
29-0
Ordinance#250699
Aug 5, 2025

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to bypass the usual competitive bidding process when purchasing equipment and services for its Real Time Investigation Center, using donated funds from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation. It has been officially passed.

Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapter 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services to support the Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, using gift funds received from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Stephen Sherrill, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-3
Ordinance#250715
Aug 5, 2025

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to bypass the usual competitive bidding process when purchasing equipment and services for the Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk, using federal grant money. It aims to expedite the procurement process for law enforcement needs.

Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapter 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services for the Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk using grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
23-3
Resolution#250723
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use about $7.25 million in donations for the Real Time Investigation Center, which includes funding for internet service, drones, software, and employee parking fees starting April 30, 2025. It also permits the department to accept future donations from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation for the same purpose.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend gifts of equipment, services, and funds totaling approximately $7,250,028 to support the Police Department’s Real Time Investigation Center (RTIC), for the installation of fiber internet service, purchase of 12 docks and drones, related software and services, data integration software, and employee parking fees, with a start date of April 30, 2025; and authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend future gifts from San Francisco Police Community Foundation for support of the RTIC.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
12-2
Resolution#250515
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year amendment to an agreement between the City and San Francisco Health Plan for community support services under CalAIM, expected to generate up to $6,039,300 in revenue. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make minor changes to the amendment before it is finalized.

Resolution approving an amendment to the agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and San Francisco Health Plan, for CalAIM community supports services, for a term of four years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, with an anticipated revenue to the City not to exceed $6,039,300 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary, non-material changes to the amendment before its execution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250516
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves an amendment to an agreement between the City and the San Francisco Health Plan for enhanced care management services, with expected revenue of up to $3,944,000. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make minor changes to the agreement as needed, without altering the contract's duration.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and San Francisco Health Plan, for enhanced care management fee for services, having anticipated revenue to the City not to exceed $3,944,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118, with no changes to the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into any amendments or modifications to Amendment No. 3 that the Department determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement and Amendment No. 3.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250514
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves an amendment to a contract with the Institute on Aging to provide additional funding of $14,261,943 for the Community Living Fund Program, bringing the total to $25,676,683 and extending the program's duration by two years until June 30, 2027. It also allows for minor adjustments to the contract by the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services as needed.

Resolution approving the First Amendment between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Institute on Aging for the provision of the Community Living Fund Program, increasing the amount by $14,261,943 for a new total not to exceed amount of $25,676,683 effective upon approval of this Resolution, extending the term by two years for a total term of four years from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, clarifying the scope of services, and adding appendices consistent with the ongoing receipt of federal funding; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the First Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the First Amendment or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#250579
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement for $11,125,299 to provide Congregate Nutrition Services for older adults, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Self-Help for the Elderly for the provision of Congregate Nutrition Services for Older Adults Program, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $11,125,299; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250580
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement for $13,871,295 to provide home-delivered nutrition services for older adults, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Self-Help for the Elderly for the provision of Home-Delivered Nutrition Services for Older Adults Program, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $13,871,295; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250652
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves a lease agreement with TEC of California, Inc. for space at Pier 80, covering approximately 21,842 square feet of shed space and 11,540 square feet of paved land for three years, with options to extend. The total cost of the lease will not exceed $2,735,362.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17253 with TEC of California, Inc., a California corporation (“TEC”) for approximately 21,842 square feet of shed space and 11,540 square feet of paved land at Pier 80 for a three year term, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with three one-year options to extend, for a not to exceed amount of $2,735,362.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250673
Aug 5, 2025

The resolution approves a 36-month lease for Autodesk, Inc. at Pier 9, allowing them to use approximately 33,282 square feet of space for office and research purposes, with a monthly rent of $147,018.12, and grants the Port's Executive Director the authority to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17256 with Autodesk, Inc., a Delaware corporation, located at Pier 9, Suite 116, and Bays 1-3 for a 36-month lease with one 12-month option to extend the term from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, for approximately 33,282 square feet of shed space, approximately 1,688 square feet of shed space for storage, approximately 6,622 licensed square feet of roof space and approximately 6,594 licensed square feet on the marginal wharf located between Pier 9 and Pier 15 for use as office, research and development, workshop space and public access, for a monthly rent of $147,018.12; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or Port and are necessary or advisable to complete the transactions which this Resolution contemplates and effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250745
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to use a $12,420,000 grant from the California State Transportation Agency to fund the Pier 80 subsidence project from August 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. The project aims to address infrastructure issues at Pier 80.

Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $12,420,000 from the California State Transportation Agency Port Freight Infrastructure Program, to fund the Pier 80 subsidence project for the period of August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
12-0
Resolution#250703
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use an additional $179,000 grant, bringing the total to $679,000, for the Rapid Information Technology Employment Initiative (RITEI) from the U.S. Department of Labor. The funding will support the initiative from June 25, 2021, to September 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $179,000 for a total amount of $679,000 from Jobs for the Future, a recipient of the grant award from the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration for the Rapid Information Technology Employment Initiative (RITEI) Grant, during the grant period of June 25, 2021, through September 30, 2025.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250725
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $105,832 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program focused on improving HIV prevention methods. The funding will support the program from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant from the National Institutes of Health through Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for participation in a program, entitled “Statistical Methods for Advancing HIV Prevention,” in the amount of $105,832 for the period of March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2026.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250743
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $108,968 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program focused on HIV prevention from April 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025. 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 from the National Institutes of Health through the Family Health International for participation in a program, entitled “HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN),” in the amount of $108,968 for the period of April 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250742
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into a grant agreement for nearly $6 million to support a 100% affordable housing project for low-income and formerly homeless households. It also permits the Director to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute a grant agreement with 180 Jones Associates, L.P. in the amount of $5,980,012 for a 25-year term to provide operating subsidies for a 100% affordable housing project housing for low-income and formerly homeless households, effective upon approval of this Resolution; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and to authorize the Director of MOHCD to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant agreement or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250512
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Director of Health to sign an agreement to ensure San Francisco can access mental health treatment and manage funding for it, covering a period from October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a budget limit of $10 million. It also permits the Director of Public Health to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Health to sign a California Department of State Hospitals and California Mental Health Services Authority Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate access to mental health treatment and facilitate the transfer of funds to cover San Francisco's obligation to pay for mental health treatment at the California Department of State Hospitals, for a term of one year and nine months, from October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, as required by Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 4330 and 4331, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,000,000; and to authorize the Director of Public Health to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding that the Department determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250547
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to use a $200,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to buy and install multi-space parking pay stations. It also gives the Port Executive Director the authority to make necessary changes to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations until January 29, 2027.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a parking management capital grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), a transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, to fund the acquisition and installation of multi-space pay stations; and to authorize the Port Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution from September 30, 2024, through January 29, 2027.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250706
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows designated city officials to manage Tobacco Settlement Funds for San Francisco, following an agreement made in 1998 with the California Attorney General and other local governments. It ensures that the city can accept and withdraw these funds as needed.

Resolution designating authorized officers, the Treasurer, Controller, and City Attorney or their successors in office, to accept and withdraw Tobacco Settlement Funds on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding, dated August 5, 1998, among the Attorney General of the State of California and Cities and Counties in the State, including the City.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#240701
Aug 4, 2025

The ordinance creates a Reparations Fund in San Francisco to provide financial support for initiatives aimed at addressing historical injustices and inequities faced by the Black community. It amends the Administrative Code to formalize this fund's establishment and management.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Reparations Fund.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Bilal Mahmood, Rafael Mandelman
24-0 /1
Resolution#250585
Aug 4, 2025

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding support for social services nonprofits. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through 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 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Capacity to Serve: Setting Social Services Nonprofits Up for Success;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
16-0
Resolution#250728
Aug 4, 2025

This resolution urges the University of California Health and Blue Shield of California to settle their disagreement over medical service reimbursements by renewing their contract. This action aims to ensure that members can continue to access important healthcare services.

Resolution urging University of California Health and Blue Shield of California to resolve dispute regarding reimbursement for medical services and treatment by renewing their contract, thereby continuing to preserve members’ ability to access crucial healthcare services.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
10-0
Resolution#250730
Aug 4, 2025

This resolution calls for the creation of a Small Business Relief Fund to support merchants impacted by the Islais Creek Bridge Replacement Project on Third Street. It has been approved by the city.

Resolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to establish a Small Business Relief Fund for merchants affected by the Islais Creek Bridge Replacement Project along the Third Street corridor.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
10-0
Ordinance#240677
Aug 4, 2025

This ordinance aims to create a Housing Preservation Program to finance the purchase of multifamily residential properties, ensuring they remain affordable housing. It also sets requirements for borrowers regarding eviction procedures and gives the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development the authority to manage loans and monitor these properties.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Housing Preservation Program and amend the Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Fund to finance the acquisition of multifamily residential properties for the purpose of preserving such properties as permanent affordable housing; requiring borrowers under the Program to comply with certain procedures prior to eviction; authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to establish policies and procedures to issue loans and/or grants from the Fund; and requiring MOHCD to provide oversight and monitoring of such properties, and reports to the Board of Supervisors.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Chyanne Chen
no vote
Hearing#250856
Aug 1, 2025

This hearing will provide an update on the city's program for monitoring nonprofits, including findings and proposed improvements based on the latest annual report. The City Services Auditor and City Performance Division will present their insights and recommendations.

Hearing to receive an update on the City's nonprofit monitoring program, including the findings and planned improvements described in the Citywide Nonprofit Monitoring and Capacity Building Program Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Report; requesting the City Services Auditor and City Performance Division of the City Controller to report.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Danny Sauter
3-0
Ordinance#250678
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance allocates $150 million from 2020 Health and Recovery bonds to the Department of Public Health and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for acquiring and improving facilities related to behavioral and mental health, as well as supportive housing and shelters for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The funds will be held in reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating $150,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from 2020 Health and Recovery GO Bonds, Series 2025G to the Department of Public Health (DPH) and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for acquisition and improvement of real property for various behavioral and mental health facilities, permanent supportive housing or shelters, and related costs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
24-0
Ordinance#250679
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance removes $160,467,200 in funding from the 2020 Health and Recovery General Obligation Bonds that was allocated to the Department of Public Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds will no longer be available for their intended purposes.

Ordinance de-appropriating $160,467,200 General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from 2020 Health and Recovery GO Bonds, Series 2021D from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HOM) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
20-0
Ordinance#250508
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance updates the financial thresholds for city contracts and local business size criteria based on recent inflation rates. It also establishes a new term, "Delegated Purchasing Amount," in the city's Administrative Code.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to update the Minimum Competitive Amount and Threshold Amount for contracting to reflect recent consumer price index increases; update the Local Business Enterprise size criteria amounts to reflect recent consumer price index increases; align the consumer price index increases with the fiscal year; and add “Delegated Purchasing Amount” as a defined term in the Administrative Code.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#250591
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance changes the fees for short-term licenses to use City Hall. It aims to update the cost structure for individuals or organizations seeking to hold events there.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the short term license fees for the use of City Hall.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
46-0 /1
Ordinance#250595
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance removes the Budget Savings Incentive Fund from the Administrative Code. It aims to streamline financial management by eliminating this specific fund.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate the Budget Savings Incentive Fund.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
34-0
Ordinance#250596
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance sets the maximum amount that can be designated for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the tax year 2025. 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 2025.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
35-0
Ordinance#250597
Aug 1, 2025

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 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. 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) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, to enable the City to use the interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for those baseline programs.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
38-0
Ordinance#250598
Aug 1, 2025

The ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to use a $3.4 million grant from the Crankstart Foundation to enhance its Immigration Defense Unit from March 2025 to March 2029. It also adds four new positions to support this effort, including three attorneys and one legal assistant.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,400,000 from the Crankstart Foundation to expand the capacity of the Immigration Defense Unit to meet the increased demand for immigration defense services for the period of March 1, 2025, through March 1, 2029; and amending the Annual Salary Ordinance No. 191-24 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 240596 for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026) to provide for the addition of four grant-funded positions, in Class 8177 Attorney (3 FTEs) and in Class 8173 Legal Assistant (1 FTE).

Budget & Taxes
By Bilal Mahmood
34-0
Ordinance#250600
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance adjusts the budget for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission by reducing funding by $86,916 for capital projects in the fiscal year 2025-2026. It modifies previously approved financial allocations to better align with project needs.

Ordinance appropriating and de-appropriating for a total net de-appropriation amount of $86,916 to previously approved Ordinance No. 124-24 for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Capital Projects Budget and Supplemental Appropriation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
33-0 /1
Ordinance#250601
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.05 billion in bonds to fund various water projects. It also permits the refinancing of existing water-related debt and confirms prior actions related to these financial activities.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,054,138,857 to finance the costs of various capital water and Hetch Hetchy Water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the San Francisco Charter enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the previously listed matters.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
36-0 /2
Ordinance#250602
Aug 1, 2025

Proposes a change to city law: De-set aside money $12,990,064 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance de-appropriating $12,990,064 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
33-0 /1
Ordinance#250606
Aug 1, 2025

The ordinance amends various city codes to streamline regulations by removing certain permit requirements and fees for veterinary hospitals and laundry facilities, while also establishing new fees for solid waste compliance and food safety activities. It also adjusts existing fees and penalties related to agricultural inspections, hazardous waste management, and tobacco sales violations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Health Code, Administrative Code, and Public Works Code to: 1) eliminate Department of Public Health permit requirement for veterinary hospitals and laundry facilities; 2) eliminate the food facility surcharge and certain fees for agricultural inspections; 3) establish fees for regulatory compliance activities for solid waste facilities, refuse service for commercial and residential properties, and licensing of refuse collectors; 4) establish regulatory fee for food safety classes and food safety examinations; 5) increase existing regulatory fees for agricultural inspections, and hazardous waste management; 6) increase penalties for violations of tobacco sales ordinances by tobacco retailers; and 7) decrease fees for certified farmers’ market permits.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Danny Sauter
46-0 /1
Ordinance#250607
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance sets the patient rates for services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It also allows the Department to waive or reduce fees for low-income patients through charity care and discounted payment programs.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates for services provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH), for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; and authorizing DPH to waive or reduce fees to meet the needs of low-income patients through its provision of charity care and other discounted payment programs.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
34-0
Ordinance#250608
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance changes some permit fees related to public works, including waiving fees for café tables, chairs, and minor sidewalk encroachments. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works and Subdivision Codes to modify certain permit fees, including waiving fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise registrants and certain minor sidewalk encroachments that are appurtenant building features, and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter
46-0 /1
Ordinance#250592
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance updates the fees that the Department of Building Inspection charges and creates new subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building, Subdivision, and Administrative Codes to adjust fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection and to establish Subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
42-0 /3
Ordinance#250604
Aug 1, 2025

The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to add a surcharge to fees for using City golf courses and other facilities to help cover maintenance costs. It also increases certain golf fees for San Francisco residents and requires the department to regularly update golf course fees on its website.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) authorize the Recreation and Park Department to add a cost recovery surcharge to the fees for the use of City golf courses, outdoor event facilities, picnic areas, and athletic fields, to help cover stormwater and other costs related to maintaining those City properties; 2) increase golf course fees by increasing the San Francisco resident rates at certain courses, by increasing the cost of golf cards that entitle Pacifica residents to resident discounts at Sharp Park, by adjusting weekend hours, and by limiting resident senior discounts to weekdays; 3) require the Recreation and Park Department on an ongoing basis to post and update on its website the golf course fees in lieu of listing those fees in the Park Code; and 4) make various clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
44-0 /1
Ordinance#250599
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance allows the city to charge fees for vehicles registered in San Francisco to support law enforcement programs that use fingerprint identification for crimes involving vehicles. It also creates a dedicated fund to collect and manage this fee revenue.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize fees for vehicles registered to a San Francisco address to fund law enforcement programs related to fingerprint identification of persons involved in crimes committed while operating motor vehicles, in accordance with California State law, and to establish the Police Fingerprint Identification Fund to receive the fee revenue.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
44-2 /1
Ordinance#250603
Aug 1, 2025

This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis and pickleball courts at various locations outside of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis/pickleball courts at locations other than the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
44-2 /1
Ordinance#250605
Aug 1, 2025

The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on their operating costs and other factors, with approval from the Recreation and Park Commission. It also directs the Commission to revise its scholarship policy to offer additional discounts for those in financial need.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on the Department’s operating costs for those programs and various other factors, including whether the program is designated for youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities, subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; directing the Commission to update its scholarship policy to provide for further discounts for recreation programs based on financial need; making certain clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
48-2 /1
Ordinance#250609
Aug 1, 2025

The ordinance allows the City to reallocate about $34.8 million from the Our City, Our Home Fund to provide services for homelessness through Fiscal Year 2026-27, while also permitting additional spending on homelessness programs if revenues exceed budgeted amounts. It temporarily lifts funding limits for short-term rental subsidies to better address homelessness needs.

Ordinance authorizing the City to reallocate approximately $34,777,000 in prior appropriated revenue and unappropriated earned interest within the Our City, Our Home (“OCOH”) Fund, to allow the City to use revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax through Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 for certain types of services to address homelessness, notwithstanding the expenditure percentages set forth in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810; where future revenue and interest to the OCOH Fund exceeds amounts appropriated in the adopted budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, authorizing the City to expend up to $19,100,000 of such additional revenues and interest on any programs to address homelessness as described in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810, without regard to the expenditure percentages in that section; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these reallocations are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
71-7 /1
Resolution#250622
Aug 1, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to extend its contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for ServiceNow software for an additional four years and increases the total contract amount by $18,452,904, bringing it to a maximum of $28,300,000. The new contract term will run from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2029.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a first amendment to the enterprise agreement (EA) with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to purchase ServiceNow Software Products, increasing the term for an additional four years from August 31, 2025, for a total term from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2029, and increasing the contract amount by $18,452,904 for a new not to exceed amount of $28,300,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250629
Aug 1, 2025

This resolution approves a contract with The Dutra Group to provide a custom crane barge for the Port of San Francisco, lasting about two years with an option to extend for one additional year, at a total cost not exceeding $16,747,196. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor changes to the contract before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving an agreement between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”), and The Dutra Group (“Dutra”) for a custom crane barge for the Port of San Francisco, for an initial term of approximately two years from final execution of the Contract by all parties (“Effective Date”) to July 14, 2027, with an option to extend for a period of one year, for a total not to exceed amount of $16,747,196; and to authorize OCA to make necessary, non-material changes 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 or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250635
Aug 1, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Works to use a $626,000 grant from the California Department of Transportation to plan the South of Market Under Freeway Park from November 2024 to June 2027. It also gives Public Works the authority to sign necessary documents for the project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $626,000 from the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for a performance period from November 4, 2024, through June 30, 2027, to fund the planning of the South of Market (SoMa) Under Freeway Park; and authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250662
Aug 1, 2025

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $10 million in revenue obligations to finance or refinance educational facilities for La Scuola International School. It is a step to support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of these facilities.

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 $10,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the cost of acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of various educational facilities to be owned and operated by La Scuola International School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
By Jackie Fielder
12-0
Resolution#250663
Aug 1, 2025

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $80 million in revenue bonds to finance various capital projects for the National Center for International Schools and The International School of San Francisco. It aims to support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of facilities for these nonprofit organizations.

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 $80,000,000 to finance, refinance and/or reimburse the cost of acquisition, construction, installation, rehabilitation, equipping and furnishing of various capital facilities to be owned and operated by National Center for International Schools, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, and/or The International School of San Francisco, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Bilal Mahmood
12-0