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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).
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.
This resolution approves the Human Services Agency's annual report on the use of call recording technology. It ensures transparency and accountability regarding how this technology is utilized in their services.
Resolution approving the Human Services Agency’s Annual Surveillance Report for call recording technology.
This resolution affirms the due process rights of San Francisco residents and emphasizes the importance of community collaboration with local law enforcement for public safety. It urges the Police and Sheriff’s Departments to update and share their policies and training in light of recent immigration enforcement actions and impersonation issues to enhance safety for everyone.
Resolution affirming the due process rights of San Franciscans, the essential role of community partnership with local law enforcement to maintain public safety, and urging that the Police Department and Sheriff’s Department update and communicate to community members policies, procedures, and training considering recent federal immigration enforcement actions and fraudulent impersonations of law enforcement in order to safeguard public safety for all.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Pattern As Proof, Inc. for $69,500, which alleged that the District Attorney's Office violated the California Public Records Act. The lawsuit sought a court ruling on the alleged violation but did not request any damages.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pattern As Proof, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $69,500; the lawsuit was filed on July 16, 2021, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-593393; entitled Pattern As Proof, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves Petitioner’s allegation that the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office violated the California Public Records Act; the Petition seeks a writ and declaratory relief finding a violation of the California Public Records Act; the Petition does not seek damages.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $80,000 related to a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision involving police officers. The lawsuit was filed by Jada Navaeh Williams in April 2024.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jada Navaeh Williams against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 24, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-614172; entitled Jada Navaeh Williams v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision involving officers from the San Francisco Police Department.
This resolution approves a settlement of over $1 million for a claim made by the San Francisco Police Officers Association against the city regarding an employment dispute. The claim was filed with the Public Employees Relations Board in June 2023.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the San Francisco Police Officers Association against the City and County of San Francisco for up to $1,071,172.22; the claim was filed with the Public Employees Relations Board on June 14, 2023, Case No. SF-CE-2085-M; entitled San Francisco Police Officers Association v. City and County of San Francisco; the claim involves an employment dispute.
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 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.
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 allows the Police Department to accept and use office space donated by Ripple Labs, Inc. for their Real Time Investigation Center, valued at about $2.1 million, from May 22, 2025, to December 31, 2026. It has already been approved.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of office space from Ripple Labs, Inc. for the Police Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, valued at approximately $2,131,543 for the period of May 22, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
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.
This resolution accepts the first quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s First Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the second quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Second Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the third quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Third Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the fourth quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for the year 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Fourth Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the annual report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for the year 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Annual Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution approves the San Francisco Police Department's annual report on its Use of Equipment Policy for 2024, ensuring it meets state law requirements. It has been officially passed by the city.
Resolution approving the San Francisco Police Department’s Use of Equipment Policy 2024 Annual Report, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law.
This motion disapproves a previous Planning Commission decision to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street and instead approves a revised Conditional Use Authorization with updated findings. It also confirms that the new authorization aligns with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.
Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of Planning Commission Motion No. 21727, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; and the Board’s approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for the same Planning Case and property with a revision to the findings, and adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority polices of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This motion disapproves the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project at 3400 Laguna Street and instead approves a different Certificate of Appropriateness with modified conditions. The Board of Supervisors has formally adopted findings to support this decision.
Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission by its Motion No. 494 to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; and the Board’s approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the same Planning Case with different conditions.
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.
A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Police Department to accept and expend various gifts valued at approximately $866,500 from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation to distribute to the ten Police Department district stations to support officer wellness events and initiatives, support community engagement events and provide equipment for the Police Department district stations. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.
Resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend various gifts valued at approximately $866,500 from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation to distribute to the ten Police Department district stations to support officer wellness events and initiatives, support community engagement events and provide equipment for the Police Department district stations.