Legislation

This resolution accepts the Annual Surveillance Report from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which outlines the agency's use of surveillance technology. It ensures compliance with local regulations regarding transparency and oversight of surveillance practices.

Resolution accepting Annual Surveillance Report under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6, for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).

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.

The ordinance updates the Health Code to require that new buildings and major renovations with sensitive uses must have ventilation systems that maintain positive pressure, and it limits enhanced ventilation standards to single-family homes starting January 1, 2026. It also includes findings related to state law and environmental quality regulations.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to clarify the City’s enhanced ventilation standards by codifying the requirement that all new buildings and major renovations of buildings that contain a sensitive use certify that the building’s ventilation system is capable of maintaining positive pressure; limiting applicability of the City’s enhanced ventilation standard to single family homes, effective January 1, 2026, to align with state law; making findings under the California Health and Safety Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

This resolution allows San Francisco Animal Care and Control to partner with the Presidio Trust for animal control and welfare services for five years, with a possible five-year extension. It also gives the SFACC Executive Director the authority to make necessary changes to the agreement that do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Animal Care and Control (SFACC) to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the Presidio Trust to provide animal control and welfare services for an initial term of five years, with an option to extend for an additional five years, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the SFACC Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Cooperative Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Cooperative Agreement or this Resolution.

The ordinance amends rules regarding campaign consultants and developers, requiring them to provide specific information for transparency in campaign spending and lobbying activities, while eliminating certain registration requirements with the Ethics Commission. It also removes the obligation for City board members to notify the Ethics Commission after recusing themselves due to financial conflicts of interest.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to require campaign consultants to provide information necessary for their clients to fully disclose campaign spending, and repeal the requirement that such consultants register with the Ethics Commission; repeal the requirement that members of City boards and commissions file a notice with the Ethics Commission after recusing from participation in a matter based on a financial conflict of interest; and require developers of certain large projects to provide information on nonprofit donations for lobbyist activities so that recipients can accurately register and report such activities, and repeal the requirement that developers register with the Ethics Commission.

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.

This resolution allows the American Express Centurion Lounge to temporarily move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 while Terminal 3 undergoes construction for about two years. It also reduces the minimum annual payment and promotional charge during this period and extends the lease term until November 5, 2031.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Domestic Terminal 3 Common Use Club Lease No. 13-0006 between American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, to temporarily relocate the American Express Centurion Lounge from its Terminal 3 premises to Terminal 2 during the construction of the Terminal 3 West construction project, expected to last approximately two years, with a temporary decrease of the Minimum Annual Guarantee amount to $2,025,827.70 and of the annual Promotional Charge to $9,035 and a day to day extension of the Lease term from July 18, 2014, through November 5, 2031, during the temporary operation of the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2.

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.

This motion appoints Ankita Mukhopadhyay Kumar to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, with her term set to end on April 27, 2027. The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force oversees the implementation of transparency laws in San Francisco.

Motion appointing Ankita Mukhopadhyay Kumar, term ending April 27, 2027, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.

This resolution approves an amendment to a lease agreement that allows for three new retail locations at Terminal 2 of the airport, extending the lease for 12 years starting October 1, 2025. The minimum annual payment of $2,300,000 will remain unchanged.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Terminal 2 Retail Market and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Specialty Retail Stores Concession Lease No. 20-0156 between MRG San Francisco Terminal 2, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, for the addition of three locations to the premises of the Terminal 2 retail market, for a term of 12 years to commence on October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2037, with no adjustment to the Minimum Annual Guarantee of $2,300,000.

This hearing will discuss the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on how the city can leverage artificial intelligence technology. The report aims to identify opportunities for government improvement and innovation in relation to AI.

Hearing on the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Techs in the City - Government’s Opportunity to Seize the AI Moment."

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.

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.

This ordinance requires the Arts Commission to create a certification process to identify San Francisco artists who qualify for affordable housing. The goal is to support artists in securing housing that is financially accessible.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Arts Commission to develop and administer a certification process to identify artists in San Francisco who may be eligible for affordable housing for artists.

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.

The ordinance authorizes the city to offer a settlement of up to $650,000 in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Renee Owens against the City and County of San Francisco. This lawsuit, related to an incident on a city sidewalk, was initiated on March 1, 2023.

Ordinance authorizing the service of an Offer to Compromise under Code of Civil Procedure, Section 998 in the lawsuit filed by Renee Owens against the City and County of San Francisco for up to $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 1, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604879; entitled Renee Owens v. Friendship Village, Inc., et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged wrongful death on a City sidewalk.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $530,000 related to property damage from flooding, filed by Thomas and Eleanor Wehlen. The lawsuit was initiated on March 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Thomas Wehlen and Eleanor Wehlen against the City and County of San Francisco for $530,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605031; entitled Thomas and Eleanor Wehlen v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage arising from flooding.

The ordinance authorizes a $100,000 settlement for a lawsuit regarding a personal injury incident on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed by Rieyahane Blaylock, represented by her guardian, against the City and County of San Francisco.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rieyahane Blaylock, by and through Guardian ad Litem Halima Quinn against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 7, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605751; entitled Rieyahane Blaylock, by and through Guardian ad Litem Halima Quinn v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $95,000 related to a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed by Rachael Tsukayama against the city and others on October 3, 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rachael Tsukayama against the City and County of San Francisco for $95,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 3, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-609478; entitled Rachael Tsukayama v. Joseph Williams, Jr., et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $250,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed by Mary and Gordon Feller against the City in December 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mary Feller and Gordon Feller against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 29, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-611339; entitled Mary Feller, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $65,000 related to a personal injury claim by Frank Mufarreh, who fell on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in March 2024 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Frank Mufarreh against the City and County of San Francisco for $65,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 12, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-613026; entitled Frank Mufarreh v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury arising from a fall on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance authorizes a $650,000 settlement for a lawsuit involving property damage from flooding to four homes on Le Conte Avenue. It includes agreements on maintenance responsibilities for drainage facilities between the plaintiffs and the City.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael Rivas, German Rivas, Lilian Rivas, Heba Williams, Paul Williams, Eul Hyun Youn, Jeremy Jacquot, Stanley Chow, and Herold Hong against the City and County of San Francisco for $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 28, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607963; entitled Michael Rivas, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage to four homes (located at 770, 780, 790, and 800 Le Conte Avenue in San Francisco) from flooding on December 31, 2022; other material terms of the settlement are 1) Plaintiffs agree that the v-ditch and related drainage facilities at issue in the lawsuit are not a public project, public work, or public improvement; 2) Plaintiffs agree that they are obligated to keep the portions of the v-ditch and related drainage facilities located on their respective properties free of debris and obstruction, and the City agrees that it is obligated to keep the portion of the v-ditch located on City property free of debris and obstruction; 3) Plaintiffs agree to sign and notarize a declaration containing the agreements described in Items 1) and 2), which will be in the form of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and recorded against title to their properties and will run with the land.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $50,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. This settlement resolves the case filed by Sherrell Whitfield against the City and County of San Francisco.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Sherrell Whitfield against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 16, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598212; entitled Sherrell Whitfield v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This resolution approves a settlement of $229,000 that San Francisco will receive from Core & Main LP for defective products they delivered. The claim was not litigated, meaning it was resolved without going to court.

Resolution approving settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Core & Main LP for $229,000; the claim involves compensation for defective products delivered by Core & Main LP.

This ordinance allows San Francisco city employees to donate to the San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation through payroll deductions. It adds this foundation to the list of approved organizations for such donations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.

This ordinance expands the city's emergency procurement rules, allowing departments to buy goods and services more flexibly during emergencies. It also permits modifications to existing agreements that were not originally included in the contracts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the scope of emergency procurement provisions for goods and services; and to allow City departments to modify agreements in ways not contemplated in the original solicitations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This ordinance transfers the responsibility for overseeing the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data from the City Administrator to the Human Rights Commission and eliminates outdated reporting requirements. It aims to streamline data management and improve the city's approach to these issues.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to transfer responsibilities for oversight of the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data from the City Administrator to the Human Rights Commission and removing obsolete reporting requirements.

The ordinance clarifies that the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) is officially recognized as a City department. This change aims to streamline its operations and governance within the city's administrative framework.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify the status of the Treasure Island Development Authority (“TIDA”) as a City department.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This resolution allows the Office of the City Administrator to use a $5,047,167 grant from the State of California Energy Commission for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for government fleets, covering the period from April 21, 2025, to June 30, 2028. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Administrator to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $5,047,167 from April 21, 2025, through June 30, 2028, from the State of California Energy Commission for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for government fleets.