Legislation

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase its contract with AECOM Technical Services by $9 million, raising the total contract amount to $20 million, to support planning, design, and engineering for improvements to dam and reservoir facilities. The contract's duration remains unchanged, running from April 16, 2020, to April 15, 2031.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No.1 to Contract No. PRO.0138.C with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., increasing the contract by $9,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $20,000,000 with no change to the term of April 16, 2020, through April 15, 2031, to continue providing planning, design, and engineering support of improvements to various dam and reservoir facilities, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

This motion appoints Beverly Karnatz to the Commission on Disability and Aging Advisory Council, with her term set to end on March 31, 2026. The council advises the city on issues affecting people with disabilities and older adults.

Motion appointing Beverly Karnatz, term ending March 31, 2026, to the Commission on Disability and Aging Advisory Council.

This motion appoints Delia Fitzpatrick to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council, with her term set to end on September 14, 2026. The council focuses on improving child care services in San Francisco.

Motion appointing Delia Fitzpatrick, term ending September 14, 2026, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding San Francisco's commissions. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted 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 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions"; 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 hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates the effectiveness of San Francisco's commissions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Hearing on the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions."

This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of San Francisco's infrastructure. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Hearing on the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Building San Francisco: Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining City Infrastructure."

The ordinance authorizes the city to settle a lawsuit for $93,000 related to changes in landlord-tenant buyout negotiation requirements. The lawsuit was filed by several housing associations challenging the amendments made to the San Francisco Administrative Code.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Francisco Apartment Association, San Francisco Association of Realtors, Coalition for Better Housing, and Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute against the City and County of San Francisco for $93,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 12, 2020, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CPF 20-517087; entitled San Francisco Apartment Association, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a Petition for Writ of Mandate challenging Ordinance No. 36-20, which amended San Francisco Administrative Code § 37.9E to revise the requirements that landlord must follow when engaging in buyout negotiations with tenants.

This motion appoints seven individuals to the Urban Forestry Council, with some having their residency requirements waived. Their terms will cover the period until November 18, 2024, and then from November 18, 2024, to November 18, 2026.

Motion appointing Morgan Vaisset-Fauvel (residency requirement waived), Karla Nagy, Pamela Nagle, Edgar Xochitl Flores, Caroline Scanlan (residency requirement waived), Joshua Klipp, and Antonio Moreno to the Urban Forestry Council, for the unexpired terms ending November 18, 2024, and terms beginning November 18, 2024, and ending November 18, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motion is about whether to approve or reject the nomination of Richard Swig to serve a four-year term on the Board of Appeals, starting July 1, 2024. The decision is currently filed and awaiting further action.

Motion approving/rejecting the President of the Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin’s nomination for the appointment of Richard Swig to the Board of Appeals, for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending July 1, 2028.

This legislation proposes to change the city charter to allow voters to elect the Director of the Department of Police Accountability. If approved, this change would take effect during the election on November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for the election of the Director of the Department of Police Accountability; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation proposes to create a Department of Emergency Management within San Francisco's Charter, outlining the role of a Director and their qualifications. It will be voted on in the election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish within the Charter the Department of Emergency Management, the position of the Director of the Department, and the Director’s qualifications and appointing authority; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

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

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

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

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

This ordinance allows the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to continue entering into long-term grant agreements for the Green Infrastructure Grant Program for an additional two years, until July 1, 2026. The agreements can last up to 20 years after the projects are completed.

Ordinance extending for an additional two years from July 1, 2024, through July 1, 2026, the delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”), previously authorized by Ordinance No. 26-19 and extended and modified by Ordinance No. 101-20 and Ordinance No. 159-22, to enter into grant agreements under the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program with terms of up to 20 years after the Project Completion Date, as defined by the Grant Agreements.

This ordinance allows the city to issue bonds to fund the purchase, development, or renovation of housing aimed at middle-income and workforce residents. It also sets guidelines for ownership, tenancy, affordability, and program requirements related to this housing.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to permit the issuance of bonds to finance the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, or construction of middle-income and workforce housing, and to establish ownership, tenancy, affordability, and program requirements.

This ordinance allows for the creation of a governing body, called the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1, to oversee multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts in San Francisco. It aims to facilitate funding for infrastructure projects in these areas.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1 to act as the governing body of multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC to provide ongoing support for the CleanPowerSF Program. The total contract amount is now capped at $34,745,425, and the duration is extended until April 30, 2025.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. CS-247[R], Customer and Administrative Services for Community Choice Aggregation Program with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC, for continued meter data management, billing, and customer care support for the CleanPowerSF Program, increasing the agreement amount by $2,100,000 for a total not to exceed agreement amount of $34,745,425 and extending the agreement duration by six months from November 1, 2024, for a total agreement duration from November 20, 2015, through April 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into a 10-year agreement to purchase renewable energy from IP Easley II, LLC, for up to $75 million, starting January 1, 2027. It aims to support the city's clean energy goals.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement, Contract No. PRO.0263 CleanPowerSF 2022 Renewable Energy Supplies (Agreement) with IP Easley II, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 with a term of 10 years, beginning by January 1, 2027, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

The resolution approves a lease agreement allowing Air Premia, Inc. to operate flights at San Francisco International Airport until June 30, 2033. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and gives the Airport Director authority to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and Air Premia, Inc. to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, for a term commencing on the first day of the calendar month immediately following the receipt of full City approvals of the Lease through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Airport Director to enter into modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a past agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for reimbursable services at the airport, which started on November 25, 2014. The agreement can be terminated by either party with 90 days' written notice.

Resolution retroactively approving the Section 559 Reimbursable Services Agreement, Contract No. 50020, between United States Customs and Border Protection and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, with a commencement date of November 25, 2014, for an indefinite term, terminable upon either party by 90 days’ written notice.

This resolution approves a change to the lease agreement with DFS Group for duty-free and luxury stores at the airport, allowing for reduced rent until the end of 2023 if they complete construction in designated terminals by specified deadlines. The overall lease term remains unchanged, lasting until March 31, 2034.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, modifying the reduced rent structure from May 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, contingent upon Tenant’s construction of its location in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 by December 31, 2024, and its other location in Terminal 2 by March 31, 2025, with no change to the 14-year term of April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2034, to be effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors.

This legislation proposes to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard to create new recreation and open space, pending necessary city approvals. It will be presented to voters in the November 5, 2024, election.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Park Code to establish new recreation and open space by restricting private vehicles at all times on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, subject to the City obtaining certain required approvals; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; and reaffirming the existing restriction of private vehicles on the Great Highway Extension."

The proposed Initiative Ordinance aims to safeguard reproductive freedoms in San Francisco by establishing a fund for reproductive rights, providing public information about available services, and ensuring access to abortions and emergency contraception. It also seeks to limit cooperation with state or federal prosecutions related to lawful reproductive health care and amend zoning laws to allow reproductive health care centers in non-residential areas.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the November 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) declare it official City policy to safeguard comprehensive reproductive freedoms; 2) establish a fund to receive monies to support reproductive rights and health services; 3) require the City to provide public information through website and signage about where abortions and emergency contraception may be available, including signage in front of limited services pregnancy centers that do not provide those services; 4) direct the City to identify and allocate funding that supports access to abortions and emergency contraception services in San Francisco; 5) prohibit City-funded providers from requiring providers to obtain additional medical qualifications not required by state or federal law; 6) restrict City officers and employees from cooperating with state or federal prosecutions as to reproductive health care that is provided or obtained lawfully in California; and 7) direct City departments to monitor changes in state and federal law that prevent discrimination on the basis of a person's reproductive health decision making; and amending the Planning Code to establish that reproductive health care centers that provide services for abortions and emergency contraception are principally permitted in non-residential zoning districts."

This ordinance allows the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to continue entering into long-term grant agreements for the Green Infrastructure Grant Program until July 1, 2024. These agreements can last up to 20 years after the completion of the projects funded by the grants.

Ordinance extending for an additional two years through July 1, 2024, the delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”), previously authorized by Ordinance No. 26-19 and extended and modified by Ordinance No. 101-20, to enter into grant agreements under the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program with terms of up to 20 years after the Project Completion Date, as defined by the Grant Agreements.