Legislation

This legislation involves a hearing for people who want to express their opinions about a project at 35 Ventura Avenue, which includes adding a second floor to a proposed single-family home. The hearing is to review whether the project is exempt from environmental review under California law.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on November 18, 2018, for the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2816, Lot No. 008, to include the second floor addition of 15 feet in height for the proposed property that would consist of an approximately 30 foot tall, 3,000 square foot, single family home. (District 7) (Appellant: Ryan Patterson of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson PC, on behalf of Tom and Kari Rocca) (Filed August 30, 2021)

This ordinance exempts certain transfers of rent-restricted affordable housing valued at $5 million or more from increased transfer tax rates, effective from January 1, 2021. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt certain transfers of rent-restricted affordable housing occurring on or after January 1, 2021, from the increased transfer tax rates when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $5,000,000; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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and the Committee of Interns and Residents for one more year, updates the Patient Care Fund details, and removes outdated language.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 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 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 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 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 legislation is a hearing to get updates on how San Francisco is managing and funding its urban trees, including maintenance and expansion efforts. It requests reports from several city departments on the status of these initiatives.

Hearing to receive updates on the implementation and funding of the City's urban canopy and street tree maintenance, watering, retention, replacement and expansion plans, including all trees on public property and in San Francisco parks, as well as street trees acquired after the voters passed Proposition E in 2016 (originally File No. 160381); and requesting Public Works, the Recreation & Park Department and the Public Utilities Commission to report.

This ordinance extends the deadline by about two years for existing buildings with public access to meet accessibility requirements for people with disabilities. It also allows for longer periods to grant extensions and for the Department of Building Inspection to report to the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the time by approximately two years for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to comply with the requirement to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; to extend the period for granting extensions from those deadlines; and to extend the time for the Department of Building Inspection’s report to the Board of Supervisors.

The ordinance reallocates $850,000 from the city's general funds to various departments for specific services in District 10, including youth safety plans, trauma-informed services, an essential services hub, security cameras, and senior services. This funding aims to enhance community support and safety in the area.

Ordinance de-appropriating $850,000 from General City Responsibility and re-appropriating $250,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families for safety plan implementation in District 10; $100,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families for trauma informed services for youth in District 10; $200,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for an essential services Bayview Hub in District 10; $250,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for cameras in Visitation Valley; and $50,000 to the Human Services Agency for services for seniors in Visitation Valley in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

The ordinance reallocates $229,630 from District 7's General City Responsibility fund, distributing it to various departments including the Arts Commission and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to support community projects. This funding is specifically aimed at initiatives under the District 7 Community Grants Initiative for the fiscal year 2021-2022.

Ordinance de-appropriating $229,630 from District 7 General City Responsibility (GEN) and appropriating $39,250 to the Arts Commission; $45,000 to the Department of Public Works (DPW); $43,380 to the Recreation and Park Department (REC); $32,000 to the General Services Agency-City Administrator (GSA-ADM); $70,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to support the District 7 Community Grants Initiative under Participatory Budgeting projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

This resolution allows the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to use part of Log Cabin Ranch for the Mindego Creek Fish Passage Project without paying a fee, aimed at protecting threatened steelhead trout and endangered coho salmon for 25 years. It also confirms that competitive bidding is not necessary and complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution authorizing and approving a no fee permit to enter and use a portion of Log Cabin Ranch by the San Mateo Resource Conservation District for the Mindego Creek Fish Passage Project in order to help protect federally threatened steelhead trout and federally endangered coho salmon for a term of 25 years, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor; finding of public purpose and determining that competitive bidding procedures are not required; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows San Francisco to participate in a program that recycles private activity bond volume caps to support multifamily housing projects. It also authorizes the city to enter into agreements and make necessary amendments to facilitate this process.

Resolution authorizing participation in the California Housing Finance Agency private activity bond volume cap recycling program; authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the California Housing Finance Agency regarding such participation; authorizing certain amendments to legal documents relating to the City’s multifamily housing revenue bonds and notes in order to facilitate such recycling, as defined herein; authorizing the collection of certain fees, as defined herein; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with such recycling, as defined herein; granting authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $405,000 grant from the Hellman Foundation to create clinic-based food "pharmacies" that provide food as a form of medicine. The program will run from May 1, 2022, to May 1, 2025, aiming to connect healthcare systems with the food community.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $405,000 from the Hellman Foundation for participation in a program, entitled “Hellman Foundation Grant,” to help bridge the divide between healthcare systems and the food community through the innovation of providing “food as medicine” through clinic-based food “pharmacies” for the period of May 1, 2022, through May 1, 2025.

The ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $2 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation to support the Safety and Justice Challenge and adds a new administrative analyst position funded by this grant. It retroactively covers the period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to support San Francisco’s participation as an implementation site in the Safety and Justice Challenge, and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of one grant funded Class 1824 Principal Administrative Analyst position (FTE 1.0) at the Office of the District Attorney for the period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022.

The ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative and adds two new positions for Victim/Witness Investigators funded by this grant. It retroactively covers the period from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund the Justice Reinvestment Initiative; and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of two grant funded Class 8133 Victim/Witness Investigator III positions (FTE 2.0) in the Office of the District Attorney for the period of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2023.

This ordinance updates the Business and Tax Regulations Code to implement changes from Proposition F, which modifies the gross receipts tax and eliminates the payroll expense tax, as well as Proposition L, which introduces a tax on overpaid executives. It also includes clarifications and minor adjustments to the existing regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to revise its common administrative provisions and other provisions to implement Proposition F amending the gross receipts tax and repealing the payroll expense tax and Proposition L imposing the overpaid executive gross receipts tax, approved at the November 3, 2020, election, and make clarifying and other nonsubstantive changes.

This ordinance removes the need for special permission to establish residential care facilities for seven or more people in certain residential districts, while requiring special permission for changes or demolitions of these facilities. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the requirement of Conditional Use Authorization for Residential Care Facilities for seven or more people in Residential, House (RH) Districts; require Conditional Use Authorization for a change of use or demolition of a Residential Care Facility, and consideration of certain factors in determining whether to grant Conditional Use Authorization; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the Director of Transportation to sign a contract with MacKay Meters, Inc. to purchase new parking meter hardware and support services for up to $70,557,894 over five years, with a possible five-year extension. The goal is to replace the existing parking meter systems in San Francisco.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute Contract No. SFMTA 2020-46, for Procurement of Single- and Multi-Space Parking Meter Hardware and Support Services with MacKay Meters, Inc., to replace existing hardware in an amount not to exceed $70,557,894 and for a term of five years, to commence following Board approval, with the option to extend for five additional years.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to officially enter into a contract with the California Department of Health Care Services to manage various mental health and substance abuse programs from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024. It includes funding and support for mental health services, homelessness assistance, and substance abuse treatment.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into Performance Contract No. 21-10108, with the California Department of Health Care Services, incorporating the Mental Health Services Act, Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Block Grant, and Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Director of Health to extend and amend an agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Whole Person Care Pilot program, which coordinates health and social services to improve patient outcomes. It increases the funding for the program by nearly $35.8 million, bringing the total to approximately $197.6 million, and extends the program's duration by one year.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Health to sign an amended agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Whole Person Care Pilot program to fund coordination of health, behavioral health, and social services in a patient-centered manner with the goal of improved beneficiary health and wellbeing through more efficient and effective use of resources, extending the program by one year, from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, for a total agreement term of January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2021; and increasing the agreement amount by $35,839,948 for a total amount of $197,589,948.

This resolution acknowledges a notice from the Public Utilities Commission regarding the potential need for retroactive approval from the Board of Supervisors for certain large contracts related to energy products. It applies to contracts exceeding $10 million in costs, $1 million in revenues, or lasting more than ten years, as well as those requiring binding arbitration.

Resolution acknowledging notice from the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Resolution No. 580-20 of the potential need to seek retroactive Board of Supervisors approval under Charter, Section 9.118, for contracts with costs of $10,000,000 or more, revenues of $1,000,000 or more, or terms in excess of ten years, or contracts requiring binding arbitration for the purchase and sale of energy-related products necessary to meet regulatory compliance obligations in 2021.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend a grant agreement with 181 Fremont Street, LLC for an Onsite Water Reuse System by seven years, making the total duration of the agreement seventeen years. The extension is set to last until January 5, 2032.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing grant agreement with 181 Fremont Street, LLC for an Onsite Water Reuse System at 181 Fremont Street, extending the term of the agreement by seven years to January 5, 2032, for a total duration of seventeen years.

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $35 million in Special Tax Bonds for the Transbay Transit Center project. It also approves related documents necessary for the bond issuance and outlines other related matters.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds for City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Transbay Transit Center) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000; approving related documents, as defined herein, including an Official Statement, Third Supplement to Fiscal Agent Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement and Continuing Disclosure Undertaking; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the city to issue up to $2,425,000 in commercial paper notes to finance the purchase of vehicles. It also authorizes related actions necessary to complete this financing.

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of tax-exempt and/or taxable Commercial Paper Notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,425,000 to provide financing for the costs of the acquisition of vehicles, and authorizing other related actions, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $315,000 grant from the CDC for a program focused on viral hepatitis surveillance and prevention, covering the period from May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the specified timeframe.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $315,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “PS21-2103: Integrated Viral Hepatitis Surveillance and Prevention Funding for Health Depts,” for the period of May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for the district's operations and activities.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This ordinance allows the Sheriff to hire private individuals and companies to provide additional law enforcement services for retail and commercial businesses. It aims to enhance security in these establishments.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Sheriff to contract with private individuals and private entities to provide supplemental law enforcement services to retail and commercial establishments.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to modify an existing contract with MSC Industrial Supply Company for purchasing industrial supplies, increasing the total contract amount by $4,377,623 to a maximum of $14,277,623 and extending the contract term by one year and two months. The new contract period will run from May 1, 2017, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Sixth Modification to the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and MSC Industrial Supply Company Inc. for the purchase of industrial supplies for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $4,377,623 for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,277,623 and extending the term by one year and two months for a total term of May 1, 2017, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to modify an existing contract with Buckles-Smith Electric Co. by increasing the total contract amount to nearly $13.95 million and extending the contract duration by one year. The contract is for the purchase of electrical supplies and fixtures for various City departments.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Fifth Amendment (Modification No. 5) to the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Buckles-Smith Electric Co. for the purchase of electrical supplies and fixtures for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $4,046,868 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,946,868 and extending the term by one year from June 30, 2022, for a total contract duration of six years of July 5, 2017, through June 30, 2023.

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $580,000 to settle the City’s claim for attorney’s fees and costs related to a lawsuit filed by Contest Promotions, LLC regarding compliance with a previous settlement and the constitutionality of certain Planning Code sections. This lawsuit was consolidated from two cases filed in 2015 and 2016.

Ordinance authorizing settlement by payment of $580,000 to the City and County of San Francisco, of the City’s claim for attorney’s fees and costs arising from the lawsuit that Contest Promotions, LLC filed against the City; the lawsuit was filed on August 26, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547630; entitled Contest Promotions, LLC vs. City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CPF-16-514771 was filed on February 9, 2016, and the actions were consolidated; the lawsuit involves a dispute about the City’s compliance with a prior settlement agreement between the parties, and the constitutionality of sections of the Planning Code regulating on-site and off-site commercial signs.

The ordinance authorizes a $525,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by 2170 Folson LLC against the city regarding property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses the decrease in property value and does not cover other claims like property loss or legal fees.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by 2170 Folson LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $525,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiff 2170 Folson LLC, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

The ordinance authorizes a $410,000 settlement for Baikonur 1701 LLC related to a lawsuit against the city over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss or legal fees.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Baikonur 1701 LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $410,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiff Baikonur 1701 LLC, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

The ordinance authorizes a $215,000 settlement for Malcolm Davis related to a lawsuit against the city concerning property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses claims about reduced property value and does not cover property loss or legal fees.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Malcolm Davis against the City and County of San Francisco for $215,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiff Malcolm Davis, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

The ordinance authorizes a $470,000 settlement for Malcolm Davis related to a lawsuit against the city over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss or legal fees.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Malcolm Davis against the City and County of San Francisco for $470,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiff Malcolm Davis, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

The ordinance authorizes a $225,000 settlement for John and Janice Gumas related to a lawsuit against the city for property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss, attorney's fees, costs, or interest.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by John and Janice Gumas against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiffs John and Janice Gumas, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

This ordinance authorizes the City of San Francisco to pay $500,000 to Hans Art Automotive as a partial settlement for a lawsuit related to property damage from flooding in December 2014. The settlement specifically addresses claims about reduced property value and does not cover other losses or legal fees.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Hans Art dba Hans Art Automotive against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiff Hans Art dba Hans Art Automotive, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

This ordinance authorizes a $1,150,000 settlement for Chris Hickey related to a lawsuit against the city over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. The settlement does not cover claims for property loss, attorney's fees, costs, or interest.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Chris Hickey against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,150,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiffs Chris Hickey, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

The ordinance authorizes a $440,000 settlement for Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc. related to a lawsuit over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014, without covering property loss or legal fees. This settlement resolves part of the claims made against the City and County of San Francisco.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $440,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiff Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc., and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

The ordinance authorizes a $225,000 settlement for Francis and Julio Osorio related to a lawsuit against the city for property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss, attorney's fees, costs, or interest.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Francis and Julio Osorio against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiffs Francis and Julio Osorio, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

The ordinance authorizes a $310,000 settlement for the San Francisco Motorcycle Club related to a lawsuit over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses claims about diminished property value and does not cover other losses or legal fees.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Francisco Motorcycle Club against the City and County of San Francisco for $310,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiff San Francisco Motorcycle Club, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $288,180 to settle a lawsuit regarding property damage from flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses claims related to the decrease in property value and does not cover other losses or legal fees.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Angela Sinicropi and Marin Takigawa against the City and County of San Francisco for $288,180; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiffs Angela Sinicropi and Marin Takigawa, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $188,300 to Monte Stott for a lawsuit related to property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss or legal fees.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Monte Stott against the City and County of San Francisco for $188,300; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiff Monte Stott, and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

This resolution extends the grant agreement with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank for the COVID-19 Food Assistance Program by six months and increases the total funding by approximately $7.4 million. The new grant term will run from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022, starting on October 15, 2021.

Resolution approving a second amendment to the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, for the administration of the COVID-19 Food Assistance Program, to extend the grant term by six months for a total term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022, and to increase the grant amount by $7,424,820 for a total not to exceed amount of $22,951,645 to commence on October 15, 2021.

This ordinance allows the Office of Cannabis to use a $1,000,000 grant for public health and safety initiatives related to Proposition 64, covering the period from May 2021 to October 2024. It also adds a new Senior Administrative Analyst position funded by the grant for one year, from July 2021 to June 2022.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Board of State and Community Correction for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program for a term of May 1, 2021, through October 31, 2024; and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of one grant funded Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst position (FTE 1.0) at the Office of Cannabis for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

This ordinance sets March 31 as the annual deadline for businesses to pay registration fees for weighing and measuring devices, while eliminating fees billed since January 1, 2019, and providing refunds for those fees and any penalties. It also updates administrative fees to align with California's fee schedule.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code by setting March 31 as the annual due date to pay registration fees for weighing and measuring devices and automated point of sale stations used for commercial purposes; retroactively eliminating fees billed by the Tax Collector on or after January 1, 2019, through fees otherwise due prior to March 31, 2025, for each business with a taximeter device; refunding eliminated fees paid to the City, and any penalties paid on such fees; and updating administrative fees to conform with the State of California’s annual device administrative fee schedule.

This resolution urges President Biden and FEMA to continue funding for San Francisco's Shelter-In-Place Hotel program through 2022, aimed at protecting vulnerable homeless populations from COVID-19. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution urging President Joseph R. Biden, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to sustain public assistance funding to the City and County of San Francisco through 2022 for the purpose of advancing and maintaining the Shelter-In-Place Hotel alternative housing program to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable homeless populations.

This ordinance creates a fund to help landlords of specific commercial tenants who couldn't pay rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be available for 24 months after the law goes into effect.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the COVID-19 Commercial Rent Relief Fund to provide financial support to landlords of certain Commercial Tenants where the tenant was unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and setting a sunset date of 24 months from the effective date of the legislation.

This resolution approves a settlement of $531,910.34 to Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Mizuho Americas LLC for unlitigated claims related to various taxes. The claims were filed on May 6, 2021, and involve refunds for payroll expenses and other taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Mizuho Americas LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $531,910.34; the claims were filed on May 6, 2021; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and early care and education commercial rents taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement of $30,756.32 to Lever, Inc. for a claim regarding a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes filed against the city. The claim was initially submitted on April 15, 2021, and has now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Lever, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,756.32; the claim was filed on April 15, 2021; the claim involves a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes.

The ordinance allows HV Community Association, Inc. to use and maintain certain public areas, including sidewalks and ramps, for passenger loading near the Hunters View project without paying an annual fee. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance granting revocable permission to HV Community Association, Inc., to occupy and maintain the irrigation system (other than street trees), sidewalks, curbs and ramps for ADA-compliant passenger loading, and a portion of a retaining wall footing, with all such encroachments located generally along portions of Fairfax Avenue, Acacia Avenue, Ironwood Way, Catalina Street, and Middle Point Road fronting Hunters View Phase 1, 1101 Fairfax Avenue, (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4624, Lot Nos. 23 through 32); waiving the annual public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee under Public Works Code, Section 786.7, for all phases of the Hunters View project; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance lowers the size threshold for new buildings to use alternative water sources from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet and exempts some affordable housing projects from this requirement. It also establishes specific non-potable water usage guidelines, modifies fees, and mandates reports on water systems.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to 1) lower the threshold, from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, for requiring that new buildings be constructed, operated, and maintained using specified alternate water sources for required non-potable uses; 2) exempt certain affordable housing projects and property uses from that requirement; 3) require that certain categories of new buildings use specific sources of nonpotable water for specific purposes; 4) modify certain administrative review fees; 5) require the payment of excess use charges and penalties for failure to properly use and maintain alternate water source systems; and 6) the completion of reports on purified water, recycled water, and Non-potable District Systems; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update certain annual license fee amounts for operating alternate water source systems; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance prevents landlords from evicting tenants for unpaid rent from October 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, if the tenant has paid at least 25% of what they owe due to COVID-19, and it also stops landlords from charging late fees for that rent. It will only be effective if state law changes to allow it.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants for non-payment of rent that came due between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, that was not paid due to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided the tenant has paid at least 25 percent of the rent owed; to prohibit landlords from imposing late fees, penalties, or similar charges on such tenants; providing that such amendments will take effect only to the extent state law is modified accordingly; and making findings as required by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive a grant worth up to $200,000 from TS Studio for design services related to the renovation of Fillmore Turk Park. The project will start once approved by the Board of Supervisors and continue until it is substantially completed.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept an in-kind grant of up to $200,000 from TS Studio for design services for the Fillmore Turk Park renovation project, for the project term beginning upon the approval by the Board of Supervisors and until the Notice of Substantial Completion.

This resolution approves a contract with SP Plus Corporation for managing curbside services at the airport for up to five years, with a total budget of $20.1 million. The contract will start on November 1, 2021, and run through October 31, 2024, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

TESTING Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. 50276 for the Curbside Management Program between SP Plus Corporation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a three year term with one two-year option to extend in an amount not to exceed $20,100,000 to commence November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2024.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $914,170 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, covering the period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $914,170 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

This resolution sets a property tax rate of approximately $1.18 for every $100 of taxable property value in San Francisco, which funds various local agencies and districts. It also establishes a pass-through rate of $0.0754 per $100 of assessed value that residential landlords can charge tenants.

Resolution levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.18248499 on each $100 valuation of taxable property for the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco County Office of Education, San Francisco Community College District, Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District; and establishing a pass-through rate of $0.0754 per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 37, for the fiscal year (FY) ending June 30, 2022.

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $17 million in revenue bonds to help finance the purchase and renovation of facilities for the Chinese American International School. It is a formal approval needed for tax purposes under federal law.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000 to finance the acquisition and renovation of educational and related facilities to be owned and operated by Chinese American International School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

This resolution approves the issuance of up to $35 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation, and furnishing of facilities for senior residential and care services. It is part of a financial plan by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.

Resolution approving for purposes Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 147(f), as amended, the issuance of tax-exempt obligations pursuant to a plan of finance by California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for the purpose of financing (including reimbursing) the acquisition, construction, renovation, equipping and furnishing of senior residential and care services and certain other matters relating thereto, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $9 million in revenue obligations to fund various projects for Presidio Hill School, including construction and renovation of educational facilities. It is a formal approval necessary for tax purposes under federal law.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $9,000,000 to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, renovation, rehabilitation, improvement and/or equipping of educational and related facilities to be owned and operated by Presidio Hill School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or its wholly-owned limited liability company.

This resolution calls on state and federal leaders to increase the number of at-risk Afghan individuals allowed into the U.S. and to ensure that these evacuees and their families receive support and access to opportunities as they adjust to life in America.

Resolution urging our state and federal leaders to bring in more at-risk and vulnerable Afghan people to the United States, and that Afghan evacuees and their families be supported in their transition to American life and granted access to significant opportunities and benefits.

This resolution approves the annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for community improvement initiatives.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This ordinance expands the definition of "interested party" to include City contractors and others who influence City officials, and it prohibits certain City officials from soliciting donations from these interested parties. It aims to enhance transparency and reduce potential conflicts of interest in government dealings.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to expand the definition of interested party to include City contractors, persons seeking to influence City officers and employees, registered contact lobbyists, permit consultants, and to prohibit elected officials, department heads, commissioners, and designated employees from soliciting behested payments from interested parties.

This ordinance modifies the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require that inclusionary housing fees be used for projects within one and a half miles of the district or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require use of the inclusionary housing fee for a project within one and one-half miles of the boundaries of the district, or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years of payment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This hearing aims to gather recommendations for restructuring the Equal Employment Opportunity Office and to analyze best practices from similar cities. It will involve input from various city departments to improve the office's functions and oversight.

Hearing to receive recommendations on restructuring and reforming the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office and a comparative analysis of the best practices of like urban jurisdictions with EEO offices, including core functions of the EEO Office within overall City government structures, staff reporting and investigation protocols, and general oversight; and requesting the Department of Human Resources, the Budget and Legislative Analyst, and the Office of the Controller to report.

The resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a $1,161,830 grant from the Department of Homeland Security for various upgrades and training related to port security. It covers expenses for equipment and training from September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2023, and waives indirect costs associated with the grant.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,161,830 from the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Port Security Grant Program to upgrade the existing 3D Sonar System, purchase a Vessel Mounted Thermal Camera System, send members to Advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operations Training, refurbish and perform deck safety upgrades on the existing response vessel, and purchase a response vessel for the period of September 1, 2020, through August 31, 2023, and waiving indirect costs.

This resolution approves an increase of $3,862,816 to an existing contract with Vanderlande Industries Inc., raising the total contract amount to $16,610,647 for operating, maintaining, and repairing passenger boarding bridges and baggage handling systems at the airport. It also extends the contract term by one year, now running from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to Airport Contract No. 50030.01, Vanderlande Industries Inc., to increase the contract amount by $3,862,816 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $16,610,647 to operate, maintain, and repair Airport-owned passenger boarding bridges and baggage handling systems in the domestic terminals; and to extend the contract term by one-year from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.1189(b), to commence following Board approval.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive and use $52,308,210 for housing programs until June 30, 2030. It ensures that the funds can be accepted and spent on approved housing initiatives.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute the annual Standard Agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program for a total award of $52,308,210 for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreements through June 30, 2030, and authorizing MOHCD to accept and expend the grant of $52,308,210 for programming approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive nearly $6.8 million for housing initiatives. The funding will be available for use until June 30, 2024, for programs approved by the state.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute the Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Housing for Healthy California Program for a total award of $6,798,810 for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2024, and authorizing MOHCD to accept and expend the grant of $6,798,810 for programming approved by HCD.

The resolution approves a settlement of $1,772,271.64 with the Wong Parties, who were accused of providing gifts to City officials in exchange for contracts and failing to report required political contributions. As part of the settlement, the Wong Parties are prohibited from doing business with the City for five years.

Resolution approving settlement of unlitigated claims against Wing Lok “Walter” Wong; W. Wong Construction; Alternate Choice, LLC; Jaidin Consulting Group, LLC; and Jaidin International Ventures, LLC, (collectively “the Wong Parties”) for payments and credits totaling $1,772,271.64; the claims involve allegations that the Wong Parties provided gifts to officials of the City and County of San Francisco (“the City”) in exchange for the unlawful award of City contracts to the Wong Parties, failure to report contacts with City officials, and failure to report contributions to political campaigns as required under City law; other material terms of the settlement are that the Wong Parties will not do business with the City, including as permit expediters, for five years.

This resolution urges the Department of Public Health to establish consistent standards for healthcare facilities to comply with California's vaccination mandate for staff. It also calls for healthcare providers to support their workers by offering on-site vaccinations and additional paid time off.

Resolution urging the Department of Public Health to set uniform standards for healthcare facilities to fulfill the California Department of Public Health order mandating vaccinations for health care staff, and for healthcare providers to provide support for their workers including on-site vaccinations and supplemental paid time off.

This resolution requires that all organizations funded by the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families include at least one youth member aged 14 to 24 on their Board of Directors by 2023. It aims to ensure that young people's voices are represented in decision-making processes.

Resolution urging the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to require all organizations receiving funding from DCYF have a youth age 14 to 24 years old on their Board of Directors by 2023.

This resolution designates specific city departments as Health Care Components under HIPAA, ensuring they comply with health information privacy regulations. It also accepts a report from the City Administrator related to this designation.

Resolution accepting the report of the City Administrator and designating the Department of Public Health, Fire Department, Health Service System, City Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Department of Technology as Health Care Components under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 22H.

This resolution approves a modification to a contract with Siemens Mobility, Inc. to purchase 30 additional light rail vehicles for $130.4 million, while maintaining the original contract price and duration. The contract includes cancellation options until June 2025.

Resolution approving Modification No. 10 to Municipal Transportation Agency Contract No. 2013-19: Procurement of New Light Rail Vehicles, with Siemens Mobility, Inc., to exercise an option to procure 30 additional light rail vehicles in the amount of $130,409,780 plus applicable escalation costs, with cancellation provisions through June 2025, with no increase in the total Contract price or in the term of the Contract.

This hearing will discuss the current status of Cannabis Equity Licenses, including how many have been granted and how many applicants are still waiting for approval. It will also examine the ownership of dispensaries by equity applicants compared to non-equity applicants and consider a potential five-year pause on new licenses until equity representation in the market is sufficient.

Hearing to discuss the status of the number of Cannabis Equity Licenses that have been granted and the number of equity applicants currently awaiting approval; to examine the number of equity applicants who presently own and operate a Cannabis dispensary, what areas and how their numbers compare with non-equity applicants and the possibility of proposing a five year moratorium once the number of equity owned dispensaries are adequately represented in the market in comparison to non-equity operated dispensaries; and requesting the Office of Cannabis and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

This hearing is set to provide updates on developer payments and funding related to the 706 Mission Purchase and Sale Agreement. It will also cover the legal use of these funds, timelines for requests for proposals, and current fund balances, with reports from various city offices.

Hearing to receive updates on the Developer Payments and funding streams required by the 706 Mission Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) and to present on legal use of funds, RFP timelines and fund balances; and requesting the Office of the City Administrator, Recreation and Parks Department, and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to enter into an agreement and use $3,250,000 in grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance to complete specific parts of Crane Cove Park. The funding is designated for projects from November 2021 through October 2029.

Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and accept and expend grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance of $3,250,000 to fund the completion of certain project components of Crane Cove Park for the period of November 2021 to October 2029.

This resolution approves changes to CleanPowerSF's agreement with Blythe Solar IV to add energy storage to their solar facility and increases the contract amount by $83,096,000, bringing the total to $220,280,744. The contract will start in October 2022 and the duration remains unchanged.

Resolution approving amendments to CleanPowerSF’s power purchase agreement with Blythe Solar IV, LLC, to add energy storage capability to the existing solar energy facility and increase the contract amount by $83,096,000 for a total not to exceed cost of $220,280,744 to commence in October 2022, with no change to the term.

This resolution retroactively approves a grant agreement for the Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program, which is managed by the Japanese Community Youth Council. The agreement covers the period from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2024, with a total funding limit of $39,662,265.

Resolution retroactively approving the original grant agreement, first amendment, and second amendment for Contract No. 1000009982 for the Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2024, and for a total not to exceed amount of $39,662,265.

This ordinance allocates $35 million from special tax bonds and $11.62 million from special tax revenues to fund the Transbay Transit Center Project for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The funds will be placed in the Controller's reserve for this purpose.

Ordinance appropriating $35,000,000 from the issuance of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds of the City’s Community Facilities District 2014-1 (Transbay Transit Center) and placing such amounts on Controller's reserve; and appropriating $11,620,000 of special tax revenues for funding related to the Transbay Transit Center Project in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.