Legislation

This motion provides a status update on the city's progress in addressing a recommendation from the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding achieving a living wage. It has been officially passed by the city.

Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update to Recommendation No. R1 contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Strategic Alignment: Breaking Through to a Living Wage.”

This motion aimed to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of an environmental review for the 1525 Pine Street project. However, it was ultimately not passed.

Motion conditionally reversing the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed 1525 Pine Street project, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This resolution addresses the findings from a Civil Grand Jury report on achieving a living wage and urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations in the city’s budget and through department heads. It aims to improve wage standards for residents.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Strategic Alignment: Breaking Through to a Living Wage;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report about Van Ness Avenue and urges the Mayor to implement those recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Van Ness Avenue: What Lies Beneath;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution addresses the findings from a report on improving San Francisco's fuel resilience and urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “A Fluid Concern: San Francisco Must Improve Fuel Resilience;” 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 ordinance designates the Crocker National Bank Building at One Montgomery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate One Montgomery Street (aka 1-25 Montgomery Street), Crocker National Bank Building, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0292, Lot Nos. 001A and 002, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution supports a California bill that prevents employers from discriminating against individuals for testing positive for cannabis metabolites. It aims to protect job applicants and employees from being unfairly treated due to cannabis use.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1256, authored by Assembly Member Bill Quirk, an anti-cannabis discrimination bill prohibiting employers from discriminating against hiring or terminating a person for testing positive for cannabis metabolites.

This resolution calls on the federal government to eliminate student loan debts for borrowers. It reflects the city's support for policies aimed at reducing the financial burden of student loans.

Resolution urging the Federal Government to cancel student loan debts.

This resolution urges President Biden to remove Title 42 restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border to help vulnerable individuals seeking asylum. It aims to address the humanitarian crisis caused by current policies that are seen as unfriendly to migrants.

Resolution urging President Joe Biden to fully lift Title 42 restrictions at the United States-Mexico border to allow vulnerable and exploited people seeking asylum, including single adults, LGBT couples, and families, to enter the country and to ease the growing humanitarian crisis at the border caused by policies hostile to migrants.

This resolution supports making it easier for community members to start beautification projects on public property, such as improvements to specific bridges and facilities. It urges city departments to streamline the process for these initiatives.

Resolution supporting and urging Departments to facilitate an easier process for community-initiated beautification projects on public property, including, but not limited to, the improvement projects for the Kensington Bridge, Havelock Bridge, Low Acuity Continuing Care facility in the Presidio, and the Richardson Triangle in Cow Hollow.

This resolution urges the Governor and California Legislature to ensure that residents changing their name or gender marker can do so privately, with their petitions and court orders sealed from public access. It also allows individuals the choice to opt-out of these privacy protections if they prefer to proceed publicly.

Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature to extend privacy and safety measures to guarantee that all residents petitioning the California Superior Court for an order changing their name or gender marker for the purpose of reflecting their authentic gender identity, can proceed under seal, and that both the petition and the final court order would be sealed from public viewing, with an option for the petitioner to elect to opt-out of these protections and proceed publicly.

This resolution supports California Assembly Bill No. 990, which aims to grant incarcerated individuals the right to have personal visits. It emphasizes the importance of family connections for those in prison.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 990, “Family Unity - Incarcerated Persons’ Visiting Rights,” authored by Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (AD-53), to establish personal visits for incarcerated people as a right.

This resolution urges the Municipal Transportation Agency to restore all transit lines and return to pre-Covid service hours by December 31, 2021. It also requests a written plan for this restoration to be released by September 30, 2021.

Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to reinstate all transit lines and restore pre-Covid service hours by December 31, 2021, and release by September 30, 2021, a written plan for restoration of all lines and service.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report, urging the Mayor to implement accepted suggestions through department heads and the annual budget. It aims to improve the operations of the Superior Court based on the report's insights.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Continuity Report;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution honors Ethel Davies for her 100th birthday and officially designates September 1, 2021, as Ethel Davies Day in San Francisco. It recognizes her contributions and celebrates her milestone.

Resolution commending Ethel Davies on the occasion of her 100th birthday and declaring September 1, 2021, as Ethel Davies Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

This ordinance extends the agreement between San Francisco and the Committee of Interns and Residents for one more year, updates the Patient Care Fund details, and removes outdated language. It aims to ensure continued support and clarity in the partnership.

Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 2 to the 2017-2021 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Committee of Interns and Residents, Service Employees International Union, to extend the term by one year, update the Patient Care Fund provision, and eliminate obsolete language.

This ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements in the Hunters View area, including several streets, for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting an irrevocable offer of public infrastructure and real property associated with Hunters View Phase 1 public infrastructure improvements, including Acacia Avenue, Catalina Street, and portions of Fairfax Avenue, Ironwood Way, and Middle Point Road (“HV1 Public Infrastructure”); declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the HV1 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating such public infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish the official sidewalk width on the abovementioned street areas; accepting the HV1 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings 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; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This ordinance updates the Planning Code by fixing typos, correcting outdated references, and clarifying language without changing any substantive rules. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $162.3 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the issuance of refunding bonds and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 172-20, to authorize an increase of the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $162,314,897 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to Charter, Sections 9.107(6) and 9.107(8), including amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2016, commonly referred to as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This resolution extends the time by 60 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that would allow up to four dwelling units on corner lots in certain residential zoning areas. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 60 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 210564) amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception for Corner Lots in RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, to permit up to four dwelling units per lot; affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; and making Planning Code, Section 302, findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution designates September 2021 as San Francisco Transit Month to promote the use of public transportation in the city. It aims to encourage residents to utilize transit options and raise awareness about their benefits.

Resolution proclaiming September 2021 as the Sixth Annual San Francisco Transit Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This ordinance amends the Planning Code to fix typos, update references, and clarify language without changing the substance of the law. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution supports allocating $2 million for a program called "Free Muni For All Youth" for one year, starting August 15, 2021. It also encourages the Municipal Transportation Agency to collaborate with local schools to promote the program.

Resolution supporting the budget allocation of $2,000,000 for “Free Muni For All Youth” for a period of 12 months; urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to implement this program effective August 15, 2021, and to partner with the San Francisco Unified School District and all San Francisco schools on a comprehensive outreach effort.

This resolution declares the Board of Supervisors' intention to rename a stairwell on Sonora Lane to "Vicha Ratanapakdee Way." The renaming honors Vicha Ratanapakdee, reflecting the city's commitment to recognizing community contributions.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to rename the stairwell at Sonora Lane between O’Farrell Street and Terra Anza Avenue, which runs parallel to Anza Vista and St. Joseph’s Avenues and is perpendicular to O’Farrell Street and Terra Anza Avenue to “Vicha Ratanapakdee Way.”