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Showing Honorary / Symbolic · Aug 2022 legislation (18).
This motion allows city meetings to be conducted via teleconference, in accordance with California law. It ensures that residents can participate remotely, making it easier for them to engage with city government.
Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).
This resolution approves the sale of a portion of Former Custer Avenue by the City to the Cole Trust and establishes agreements related to property exchanges and settlements involving the Port Commission and the California State Lands Commission. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies, while authorizing future actions related to the property transactions.
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of a 1) Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Cole Trust for the sale by the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Port Commission, of unimproved real property known as a portion of Former Custer Avenue; 2) a Public Trust Exchange and Title Settlement Agreement for 1620-1650-1680 Davidson Avenue between the City, acting by and through the Port Commission, the California State Lands Commission and the Cole Trust, both agreements in furtherance of a settlement agreement between the Port Commission and the Cole Trust; 3) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 4) adopting findings that the agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 5) adopting findings declaring that the real property transactions comply with the State Surplus Lands Act and City Surplus Lands Ordinance; 6) authorizing future City acceptance from the State of a new Public Trust Easement pending State enabling legislation; and 7) authorizing the Port’s Executive Director and the Director of Property to take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.
This resolution addresses the findings from a report on improving safety and accessibility in parks. It urges the Mayor to implement the report's recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.
Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Safe and Accessible Parks for All;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to sell a piece of land along State Route 84 in Alameda County to Caltrans. It also authorizes the necessary agreements and actions to complete the sale, while declaring the property as surplus land and exempt from competitive bidding.
Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell certain real property located along State Route 84 in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property to Caltrans; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and adopting the findings required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines previously adopted by Caltrans in conjunction with the Project; 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 8) and to authorize the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or modifications to the Sale Agreement that do not materially decrease the benefits to the City with respect to the Property, and that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities of either SFPUC or to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Sale Agreement or this Resolution.
This resolution urges the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to pause a requirement that affects the relocation of vulnerable patients at Laguna Honda Hospital and to extend Medicare and Medicaid coverage until the hospital's recertification is resolved. It aims to protect patients during this transition period.
Resolution urging United States Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to suspend a requirement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on relocating and transferring vulnerable patients at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center; and to extend coverage of Medicare and Medicaid payments until the determination on recertification.
The resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency in San Francisco due to the potential displacement of elderly and medically vulnerable patients at Laguna Honda Hospital. It also calls for the California Department of Public Health to reconsider its approval of the hospital's closure and the plan to relocate all patients within four months.
Resolution urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to proclaim a state of emergency in San Francisco County relating to the imminent risk of displacing the elderly and medically infirm patients of Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (Laguna Honda Hospital); and urging Dr. Tomás Aragón, the Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the State Health Officer, to withdraw CDPH’s approval of the Laguna Honda Hospital Closure and Patient Relocation and Transfer Plan, to the extent that it requires transfer of all patients within four months.
The resolution allows for the conditional vacation of certain streets and public service easements in the Parkmerced Development area, while reserving easement rights for the City and utility companies. It also establishes a hearing date for public input on this proposal.
Resolution declaring the intent of the Board of Supervisors to order the conditional vacation of portions of Higuera Avenue, Vidal Drive, Arballo Drive, and Garces Drive (the “Street Vacation Area”), and certain San Francisco Public Utilities Commission public service easements (the “Easement Vacation Area”), all within the Parkmerced Development Project area, an approximately 152-acre site located in the Lake Merced District in the southwest corner of San Francisco and generally bounded by Vidal Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Serrano Drive to the north, 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to the east, Brotherhood Way to the south, and Lake Merced Boulevard to the west; reserve various easement rights in favor of the City and third party utilities, subject to conditions specified; adopt findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt findings that the vacations are consistent with the Parkmerced Development Agreement, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorize actions by City officials in furtherance of the street vacation ordinance, as specified herein; direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to make certain transmittals; and set a Committee of the Whole hearing date of September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas and public service easements.
This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference, in accordance with California law, to ensure public participation. It was passed to facilitate remote access to meetings, especially in situations where in-person attendance may be challenging.
Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).
This resolution officially designates August 2, 2022, as Tom Nolan Day in San Francisco to honor his significant contributions to public service as he retires. It acknowledges his dedication and impact on the community throughout his career.
Resolution declaring August 2, 2022, as Tom Nolan Day in the City and County of San Francisco in recognition of Tom Nolan’s lifetime of exemplary public service and on the occasion of his well-deserved retirement.
This resolution officially recognizes and commends Ramon Oropeza Sr. and Inocencia Oropeza for their retirement and their contributions to the San Francisco community through Villa D’Este. It acknowledges the joyful memories they have created for residents over the years.
Resolution recognizing and commending Ramon Oropeza Sr. and Inocencia Oropeza on the occasion of their retirement; and their many years of bringing joyful memories to San Franciscans at Villa D’Este.
The ordinance establishes policies for the use of various surveillance technologies by city departments, including automatic license plate readers and body-worn cameras. It aims to regulate how these technologies are implemented to ensure privacy and accountability.
Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policies governing the use of 1) Automatic License Plate Readers by the Municipal Transportation Agency, 2) Biometric Processing Software or System by the Juvenile Probation Department, 3) Body-Worn Cameras by the Fire Department, 4) People-Counting Camera by the Library, 5) Third-Party Security Cameras by the Municipal Transportation Agency and War Memorial, 6) Location Management Systems by the Juvenile Probation Department, 7) Computer Management System by the Library, and 8) Social Media Monitoring Software by the Library; and making required findings in support of said approvals.
This ordinance exempts airport revenue bonds from the requirement to publish year-end financial statements within 120 days after the fiscal year ends. It amends the Administrative Code to reflect this change.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that Section 54522 of the California Government Code, which requires annual publication of year-end financial statements not more than 120 days after the close of each fiscal year, shall not apply to airport revenue bonds.
This ordinance designates the California buckeye tree at 2694 McAllister Street as a landmark tree, which means it is recognized for its significance and protected under city regulations. It also outlines the necessary actions to support this designation.
Ordinance designating the California buckeye (Aesculus californica) tree located at 2694 McAllister Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation, as defined herein.
This resolution adopts recommendations from the Guaranteed Income Advisory Group to support a City policy for Guaranteed Income programs. It aims to transition from pilot programs to more permanent policy changes.
Resolution adopting the recommendations of the Guaranteed Income Advisory Group report, entitled “From Pilots to Policy Change,” and establishing a City policy in support of Guaranteed Income.
This resolution calls on federal health agencies to speed up the buying and distribution of monkeypox vaccines, focusing on high-risk populations and removing obstacles to treatment. It has been passed by the San Francisco city government.
Resolution urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Health and Human Services to urgently accelerate the purchasing and distribution of monkeypox vaccines, prioritize vaccine access for populations at the highest risk of contracting the virus, and eliminate administrative barriers to treatment.
This resolution encourages public service employees to seek student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and calls on the federal government to eliminate all student debt. It has been officially passed by the city.
Resolution urging public service employees to apply for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and further urging the Federal Government to cancel all student debt.
This resolution encourages the District Attorney's office to keep the Innocence Commission active, which was created in September 2020 to review potential wrongful convictions. The aim is to ensure that justice is served and to prevent innocent individuals from being imprisoned.
Resolution urging the District Attorney’s office to continue the Innocence Commission, established in September 2020.
This resolution urges Recology Inc. to appoint employee representatives to its governing board, working with Teamsters Local 350, as required by a specific section of the 2022 Refuse Collection and Disposal Ordinance. It has been passed by the city.
Resolution urging Recology Inc. to immediately appoint one or more employee representatives to its governing board, in collaboration with the Teamsters Local 350, in compliance with Section 290.4(d) of the June 2022 Refuse Collection and Disposal Ordinance, Proposition F.