Legislation

This ordinance broadens the exemption from increased transfer tax rates for certain rent-restricted affordable housing transactions valued at $5 million or more, retroactively applying it to transfers since January 1, 2017, and extending the exemption until December 31, 2030. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to broaden the exemption from the increased transfer tax rates when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $5,000,000 for transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing; applying the exemption retroactively to transfers occurring on or after January 1, 2017; extending the exemption through December 31, 2030; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a two-year sublease for a property at Candlestick Point to continue operating the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center, with an annual rent of $312,000. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary modifications and confirms that the sublease complies with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution authorizing and approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to negotiate and enter into a sublease agreement for 312,000 square feet of property owned by the California State Lands Commission and leased to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the City’s continued use as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, for a term of two years commencing on or about January 13, 2024, through January 12, 2026, for a base rent of $312,000 per year; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the sublease; affirming findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the proposed sublease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution urges the City Administrator to develop a coordinated strategy for City Departments and community organizations to access funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act for creating Community Resiliency Hubs. It also requires a progress report on this plan by November 28, 2023.

Resolution urging the City Administrator to create a centralized framework and strategy by which to coordinate City Departments and eligible community-based organizations, to secure and leverage available 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, including identifying infrastructure development, financing and grant opportunities to support the creation of Community Resiliency Hubs to provide essential response and recovery support during and after emergencies, including natural and climate disasters; and urging the City Administrator to report back with a plan no later than November 28, 2023.

This resolution allows the Director of Public Works to hire RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Inc. to design a new fire training facility for the San Francisco Fire Department, with a budget of up to $14,085,186 and a contract term of five years, plus possible two-year extensions. The project is part of the Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response bond program and will proceed once funding is confirmed.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a professional services agreement with RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Inc. for the design of the new San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) Fire Training Facility under the Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response bond program, not to exceed $14,085,186 with a term of five years with options to extend the term for another two years, upon the full execution of the contract and once funding has been certified.

This resolution approves a grant application for over $60 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support housing programs. It also meets the requirement for the Board of Supervisors to review and approve large grants.

Resolution approving the 2023 grant application for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program in an amount not to exceed $60,849,039; and fulfilling the Board of Supervisors review and approval process for all annual or otherwise recurring grants of $5,000,000 or more.

The ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $77.17 million in Certificates of Participation to finance and refinance capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations to City-owned buildings and facilities. It also includes provisions for leasing arrangements and grants authority to City officials to manage the process.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $77,170,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities, streets and works maintained and utilized by various City departments; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease to the Trustee and lease back to the City of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, together with any other property determined by the City’s Director of Public Finance to be made subject to the lease and lease back arrangements; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein; and repealing and rescinding a portion of the authorization to issue Certificates of Participation of the City established through the adoption of Ordinance No. 226-19 of the City on October 11, 2019.

The resolution declares two city properties as exempt surplus land and affirms their use for developing 100% affordable housing with some commercial space. It also establishes a long-term ground lease for the properties with specific financial terms and confirms the Planning Department's approval for the projects under state legislation.

Resolution 1) declaring the City’s real property located at 1939 Market Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3501, Lot No. 006) (“1939 Market Property”) and 1515 South Van Ness Avenue (“1515 SVN” Property, and together with the 1939 Market Property, collectively, the “Property”) as Exempt Surplus Land under California Government Code, Sections 25539.4 and 54221(f)(1)(A); 2) affirming use of the Property by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) for the development as 100% affordable housing with ancillary commercial space; 3) affirming MOHCD’s intent to convey the Property under a long term ground lease with an annual base rent of $100 annual lease monitoring fee of $15,000 and restricting the Property for affordable housing and ancillary commercial space; and 4) affirming the Planning Department’s approval of the projects developed on the Property under Senate Bill (SB) No. 35 or Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2162.

This resolution extends and modifies existing zoning controls to require special permission for parcel delivery services larger than 10,000 square feet. It also clarifies the definition of parcel delivery services based on previous standards and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution extending and modifying interim zoning controls enacted in Resolution No. 109-22, to require a Conditional Use authorization for proposed Parcel Delivery Service uses, and to modify those interim controls in two ways: 1) to apply to Parcel Delivery Services uses greater than 10,000 square feet; and 2) to use the definition of Parcel Delivery Services that was in effect as to the effective date of Resolution No. 109-22; 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, Sections 101.1 and 306.7.

This resolution allows for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in San Francisco, funded by up to $300 million in bonds, with oversight and audits to ensure proper use of funds. It also permits landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing projects, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; to be financed through bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a five-year contract with Radiation Detection Company for radiation detection badge services, with a total cost not exceeding $420,000. It also permits the contractor to keep radiation exposure reports for over ten years and allows for minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration (OCA) to execute Contract 1000027338 with Radiation Detection Company (Contractor) for the purchase of ionized radiation detection badge services by City departments for a total not to exceed amount of $420,000 and a contract term of five years with an option to extend by two additional years, for a total duration of seven years, to commence on December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028; to allow Contractor to maintain radiation dose exposure reports for a period exceeding ten years; and to authorize OCA to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution aimed to authorize up to $300 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects and assist with homeownership through a Downpayment Assistance Loan Program, allowing landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants. It was ultimately killed and will not be enacted.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, reconstruction, development, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair of rental affordable housing projects, and the expansion of homeownership opportunities through the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; to be financed through bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $300,000,000; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution allows the Adult Probation Department to use a $507,470 grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Mobile Probation Service Centers Program, covering the period from May 1, 2023, to September 30, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Adult Probation Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $507,470 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Mobile Probation Service Centers Grant Program funded through The Budget Act of 2022 (Assembly Bill No. 178), for the period of May 1, 2023, through September 30, 2027.

This resolution allows the Department of Adult Probation to use a $100,000 grant from the California Emergency Management Agency for a specialized supervision program aimed at supporting victims of violence against women. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Adult Probation to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the California Emergency Management Agency for Probation Specialized Supervision Program federally funded through the Violence Against Women Act, for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $1,066,724 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,066,724 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the San Francisco District Attorney's Office to renew a $75,000 agreement with the California Victim Compensation Board to provide emergency payments to claimants facing substantial hardship. The funding will be available for immediate needs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to renew its current agreement with the California Victim Compensation Board, an agent of the State of California, for a revolving fund in the amount of $75,000 to establish a process to pay expenses on an emergency basis when the claimant would suffer substantial hardship if the payment was not made, and when the payment would help the claimant with an immediate need for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and spend a total of $275,391 in grant funding from the California Victim Compensation Board over three years to support the Criminal Restitution Compact. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $91,797 for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; $91,797 for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and $91,797 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for a total not to exceed amount of $275,391 from the California Victim Compensation Board for the grant period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, to continue the Criminal Restitution Compact should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $28,327 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a drug abuse treatment program, increasing the total funding to $109,937 for the period from June 1, 2020, to February 29, 2024. The funding will support participation in a clinical trials network focused on drug treatment.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase from the National Institutes of Health through Oregon Health & Science University for participation in a program, entitled “Western States Node of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network,” in the amount of $28,327 for the period of March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024, for a total grant award amount of $109,937 for the total period of June 1, 2020, through February 29, 2024.

This resolution allows the Department of Adult Probation to use a $100,000 grant from the California Emergency Management Agency to support a specialized supervision program for probationers, funded by the Violence Against Women Act, for one year. The program will run from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Adult Probation to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the California Emergency Management Agency for Probation Specialized Supervision Program federally funded through the Violence Against Women Act, for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.

This charter amendment establishes minimum staffing levels for the San Francisco Police Department, starting with 1,700 full-duty sworn officers in the first year and increasing to 2,074 by the fifth year, contingent on future voter-approved tax revenue. It also creates a Police Full Staffing Fund to ensure funding for these staffing levels over five years, with specific appropriations required each year.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to define “Full-Duty Sworn Officers” for purposes of establishing minimum staffing levels for sworn officers of the Police Department; and, contingent upon the Controller’s certification that a future tax measure passed by the voters will generate sufficient additional revenue to fund the cost of employing Full-Duty Sworn Officers at specified minimum staffing levels and the minimum amount necessary to implement a police staffing fund: 1) set the Minimum Staffing Number for five fiscal years beginning with 1,700 full-duty sworn officers in year one, with increases each year such that by the fifth fiscal year, the Minimum Staffing Number shall be 2,074; 2) require for a period of five years that the Mayor and Board of Supervisors appropriate funds to pay for at least the number of sworn officers as of February 1 of the prior fiscal year; 3) establish a Police Full Staffing Fund (“Fund”) for a period of five fiscal years to facilitate minimum police staffing; 4) require that $16.8 million be appropriated into the Fund in the first year, and varying amounts in years two through five, calculated based on staffing shortages, but allowing for a temporary freeze of appropriations to the Fund after the first year in a budgetary or economic emergency; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024.

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use up to $3.9 million in state grant funding for the Buchanan Mall Project, ensuring the park remains public open space forever. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the grant contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend up to $3,900,000 in grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Mall Project; to enter into a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation that require, among other things, that RPD maintain the park as public open space in perpetuity; to record a Declaration of Restrictions on the Buchanan Mall property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0748, Lot No. 033, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0757, Lot No. 026, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0772, Lot No. 023, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0781, Lot No. 035, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0795, Lot No. 028, providing notice of these restrictions; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications or amendments to the Grant Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This charter amendment aimed to allow the Mayor to disapprove specific SFMTA budget proposals, including fare increases and changes to parking meter operations. The proposal has been killed and will not be on the ballot for the March 5, 2024 election.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide that the Mayor may disapprove in writing certain San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) proposals that must be part of SFMTA’s proposed budget or budget amendment; proposals subject to disapproval are increases in fares and parking meter maximum rates, and net expansion of hours or days of parking meter operation; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024.

This ordinance increases the fees for reproduction and notary services provided by the Department of Administrative Services. It also allows the Controller to adjust these fees in the future to ensure they cover costs without generating excess revenue.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the fees imposed by the Department of Administrative Services for reproduction and notary services provided to the public, and authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to ensure that costs of providing the services are recovered without producing revenue which is significantly more than such costs.

This resolution approves the use of a $1,510,695 federal grant for housing support for people with AIDS in San Francisco, covering the period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. It allows the Mayor to accept and spend these funds on behalf of the city.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Permanent Supportive Housing Renewal Grant; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to accept and expend the City’s FY 2022 HOPWA Permanent Supportive Housing Renewal Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $1,510,695 for the period of June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026.

This resolution approves a settlement of $1,355,943.09 to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company for claims related to refunds of certain taxes filed against the City and County of San Francisco. The claims were submitted on July 13, 2023, and pertain to gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,355,943.09; the claims were filed on July 13, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution allows the City Attorney's Office to use a $200,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation for strategic planning and coordination with public law offices to support legal actions from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the San Francisco Foundation to fund engagement, strategic planning, and coordination with a coalition of public law offices to support affirmative litigation and enforcement, for the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.

This resolution supports Mayor London N. Breed's efforts to secure funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for greenhouse gas reduction initiatives. It also encourages city departments to get ready for establishing a green bank to finance local environmental projects.

Resolution supporting Mayor London N. Breed’s letters of support to coalitions applying for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and urging City departments to prepare for the creation and implementation of a green bank to finance local projects using Greenhouse Gas Reduction funds.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to use up to $114,800 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to support residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the South of Market area until June 30, 2024. The funding aims to address various impacts of community changes in that neighborhood.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of up to $114,800 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa for a term to commence effective upon approval this Resolution through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase its contract with CCT Technologies, Inc. by $3.6 million, raising the total contract limit to $66.5 million for purchasing technology products and services as needed, without altering the existing contract term. The amendment is effective upon approval of the resolution.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Contract with CCT Technologies, Inc. dba Computerland of Silicon Valley for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract not to exceed amount of $62,900,000 by $3,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $66,500,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the five year contract term from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase its contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. by $3.6 million, raising the total contract limit to $43.8 million for purchasing technology products and services as needed, without changing the contract's five-year term. The amendment is effective upon approval.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Contract 1000018903 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract not to exceed amount of $40,200,000 by $3,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $43,800,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the five year contract term from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase its contract with Zones, LLC by $2.2 million, raising the total contract amount to $26.3 million for purchasing technology products and services as needed. The contract term remains unchanged, running from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Contract with Zones, LLC for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract not to exceed amount of $24,100,000 by $2,200,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $26,300,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the five year contract term from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023.

This resolution approves an increase in funding by $6.6 million for the Citywide Grocery Access program, bringing the total grant amount to approximately $17.8 million. It also extends the grant period to cover from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the non-profit San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, for the administration of the Citywide Grocery Access program, to increase the grant amount by $6,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,828,328 and to extend the grant period from July 1, 2023, for a total period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract between Maitri AIDS Hospice and the Department of Public Health to provide hospice services for residents of San Francisco. The total agreement will now be $14,130,444 and will run through March 31, 2027.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between Maitri AIDS Hospice and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide hospice services for chronically impaired residents of San Francisco, to increase the agreement by $4,594,103 for an amount not to exceed $14,130,444; to extend the term by four years from March 31, 2024, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2017, through March 31, 2027; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution sets a property tax rate of $1.17769382 for every $100 of taxable property value in San Francisco, which supports various local educational and transportation agencies. It also establishes a pass-through rate of $0.0726 per $100 for residential tenants, allowing landlords to pass some of the tax costs onto renters.

Resolution levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.17769382 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 $0.0726 per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 37, for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2024.

The resolution aimed to approve a new five-year lease for office space at 1155 Market Street for various City Departments, starting February 1, 2023, at an initial annual rent of approximately $6.7 million, with annual increases. However, the resolution failed and will not be enacted.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property to amend and restate the current lease with The Lighthouse Building LLC, as Landlord, for the City’s lease of approximately 103,487 square feet of rentable square feet comprised of floors one through eight at 1155 Market Street for use by approximately nine City Departments, to enter into an amended and restated office lease for a lease term of five years, commencing February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2028, with one five-year option to extend to January 31, 2033, at an initial annual rent of $6,685,260.20 (or $557,105.02 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter for the remainder of the initial term; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Restated Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

The resolution approves granting two easements on city property at 4840 Mission Street to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for electrical and gas utilities, supporting 100% affordable housing. This easement is provided at no cost and aims to benefit low-income households while facilitating utility services.

Resolution approving and authorizing a grant of two easements on the City’s property located at 4840 Mission Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6959, Lot No. 35), consisting of an easement of 198 square feet of land at the northwest edge of the parcel for electrical equipment and an easement of 395 square feet of land at the northern edge of parcel for gas equipment, between the City and County of San Francisco and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”), for the purpose of providing electrical and gas utilities to 100% affordable housing located on the City’s property, at no cost for a term effective upon approval of this Resolution and until PG&E surrenders or abandons the easement areas or the agreement is terminated; determination that the grant of the easements at no cost will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income households in need and facilitate electric service by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.3; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This ordinance extends deadlines for existing buildings with public access to comply with disability access requirements and allows for more time to request extensions. It also gives the Department of Building Inspection additional time to report on the disability access improvement program to the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the deadlines 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 regarding the disability access improvement program.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit by returning $130,401.66 in fees to the plaintiffs who challenged the denial of their application to convert a building into condominiums. The settlement also includes waiving the City’s litigation costs and withdrawing both parties' appeals.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Adam Smith, et al., against the City and County of San Francisco for return of the Expedited Conversion Program fee in the amount of $130,401.66; the lawsuit was filed on September 28, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-21-517578; entitled Adam Smith, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit challenges the Board of Supervisors’ denial of Petitioners’ application to convert their six-unit building at 424-434 Francisco Street to condominiums under the City’s Expedited Conversion Program (Subd. Code, Section 1396.4); the settlement includes return of Petitioners’ Expedited Conversion Program fee and waiver of the City’s litigation costs; other material terms of the settlement are the parties’ agreement to withdraw their respective appeals.

This resolution approves a settlement of over $1 million to PFP Holdings, Inc. for claims related to payroll and gross receipts taxes. The claims were filed earlier this year and have now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by PFP Holdings, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,039,237.26; the claims were filed on May 4, 2023; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

The ordinance calls for a special election on March 5, 2024, to let voters decide on a $300 million bond for building and improving affordable rental housing in San Francisco. It includes provisions for independent oversight, allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not-to-exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits, to finance the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing, including workforce housing and senior housing, for households ranging from extremely low-income to moderate-income households; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance proposed a special election for March 5, 2024, to ask voters if the city should borrow up to $300 million to fund affordable housing projects and assist with homeownership through a loan program. It also included provisions for landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and established oversight for the bond expenditures.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $300,000,000 to finance the construction, reconstruction, development, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair of rental affordable housing projects, and to expand homeownership opportunities through the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $175,000 related to an employment dispute involving a former employee and several police officers. This settlement resolves the legal claims made by Akashni Bhan against the city and its officers.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Akashni Bhan against the City and County of San Francisco, Sergeant Jennifer Streegan, Sergeant Steven Pomatto, Officer Anthony Oerlemans, and Officer Jennifer O’Keffee for $175,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 4, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-579798; entitled Akashni Bhan v. City and County of San Francisco, et. al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Digital Realty Trust, Inc. for approximately $1.86 million related to a refund claim on certain taxes. As part of the settlement, Digital Realty Trust will adjust its tax filings for the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Taxes for 2021 and future years.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,858,150.71; the lawsuit was filed on April 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605912, entitled Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax; an additional material term of the settlement is that Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Taxes for tax year 2021 and subsequent tax years.

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $211,129.46 to Build Group, Inc. to settle a lawsuit regarding a breach of contract related to the renovation of the Maxine Hall Health Center, with Build Group waiving any further claims related to the project. This settlement resolves a cross-complaint filed against the City in November 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the cross-complaint filed by Build Group, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for a payment to Build Group, Inc. of $211,129.46; the cross-complaint was filed on November 22, 2022, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. CGC-22-598717; entitled CPM Environmental, Inc. v. Build Group, Inc. and DOES 1-100, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract relating to the renovation of the Maxine Hall Health Center; other material terms of the settlement are that Build Group, Inc. waives all other claims it has or may have relating to the project.

This resolution approves a settlement of $197,203.64 to Glencore Ltd. for unlitigated claims related to refunds of gross receipts and payroll expense taxes. The claims were filed on March 27, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Glencore Ltd. against the City and County of San Francisco for $197,203.64; the claims were filed on March 27, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts taxes and payroll expense taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement of $599,398.66 that Niantic, Inc. claimed against San Francisco for a refund of certain taxes. The claims were filed earlier this year and relate to Payroll Expense Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Niantic, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $599,398.66; the claims were filed on February 28, 2023; the claims involve a refund of Payroll Expense Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax.

This resolution allows the Department on the Status of Women to use a $150,000 grant from the Blue Shield California Foundation for a program aimed at ending domestic violence, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department on the Status of Women to accept and expend a grant from the Blue Shield California Foundation in the amount of $150,000 for a one-year grant period from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, for the Leveraging Collaboratives to End Domestic Violence Program.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to receive and use up to $538,051 in grant funds from the California Department of Water Resources for constructing a recycled water pipeline at the San Francisco Zoo. The funding is designated for the project from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend grant funds of up to $538,051 from the California Department of Water Resources for the pipeline construction of the San Francisco Zoo Recycled Water Project, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 10.170-1(b), for the period of October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.

This resolution allows Another Planet Entertainment LLC to hold a ticketed concert at the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields for three years after the Outside Lands Festival, with a minimum permit fee of $1.4 million for two days and $2.1 million for three days, while also requiring three free concerts each year. It also confirms that the event is exempt from certain environmental review requirements.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to issue a permit for Another Planet Entertainment LLC to hold a ticketed concert at the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following the Outside Lands Festival in 2024, 2025 and 2026, in exchange for a minimum permit fee $1,400,000 per year for a two-day event and $2,100,000 for a three-day event for a three-year term to commence in 2024, and a commitment to hold three free musical concerts per year, for each year in which concerts are held at the Polo Fields; affirming a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the permit or this Resolution.

This resolution encourages the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation to approve a plan that would permit the How Weird Street Faire in 2023 to charge an admission fee. It has already been passed by the city.

Resolution urging the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation to approve a proposed plan to allow the How Weird Street Faire for 2023 to charge an admission fee.

This legislation seeks to gather detailed information about all City contracts with RDJ Enterprises, focusing on the involvement and performance of contractor Dwayne Jones. It also requests reports from various city departments involved in the evaluation and monitoring of these contracts.

Hearing to obtain information on all City contracts with RDJ Enterprises, including which contracts Dwayne Jones was identified as a sub or prime-contractor, how he performed in those contracts, and how those contracts were evaluated and by who, and any information from review panels who helped to select and/or monitor these contracts; and requesting the Port, City Administrator, Public Works, Controller and Public Utilities Commission to report.

This ordinance updates the city's salary schedule by removing two full-time positions and adding four full-time positions in the Police Department for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It aims to adjust staffing levels within the department.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 145-23 (Salary Ordinance Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to reflect the deletion of two positions (2.00 FTE) in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the addition of four positions (4.00 FTE) in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the Police Department.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Twilio Inc. for $18 million regarding tax refunds for telephone users and access line taxes from 2009 to 2018. It also stipulates that the City will not impose additional taxes for two months after the settlement payment, and Twilio will handle tax collection in a specified way moving forward.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Twilio Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $18,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 27, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-592267; entitled Twilio Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of telephone users taxes and access line taxes, and related penalties and interest, for tax periods June 1, 2009, through and including December 31, 2018; other material terms of the settlement are that the City will not impose additional telephone users taxes and access line taxes, and any related penalties and interest, for any periods through two months after the settlement is paid, and Twilio Inc. will collect and remit telephone users taxes and access line taxes in a certain manner for all subsequent periods.

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Macquarie Holdings against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $252,526.71 to the company for a refund of certain taxes. The claim was filed on May 1, 2023, and pertains to gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Macquarie Holdings (U.S.A.) Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $252,526.71; the claim was filed on May 1, 2023; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution allows the Department of the Environment to apply for state recycling grants on behalf of San Francisco for the next five years. It aims to secure funding to support local recycling and resource recovery efforts.

Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to submit applications on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for all grants offered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for which it is eligible, effective for five years upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution extends a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services for the Cova Non-Congregate Shelter by 10 months and increases the funding by over $5 million, bringing the total to approximately $15 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for services at the Cova Non-Congregate Shelter; extending the grant term by 10 months from November 1, 2023, for a total term of December 18, 2021, through August 31, 2024; increasing the agreement amount by $5,150,877 for a total amount not to exceed $15,091,353; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services to manage and provide supportive services at the Henry Hotel, a permanent supportive housing site. The grant term is extended by 20 months and the total funding amount is increased to nearly $14.6 million.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for property management and supportive services at the Henry Hotel, a permanent supportive housing site; extending the grant term by 20 months from October 31, 2023, for a total term of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2025; increasing the agreement amount by $4,853,433 for a total amount not to exceed $14,591,945; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services to manage and provide supportive services at five permanent supportive housing buildings. The grant term is extended by 16 months and the total funding amount is increased to nearly $47.2 million.

Resolution approving the first amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for property management and supportive services at five permanent supportive housing buildings; extending the grant term by 16 months from February 29, 2024, for a total term of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025; increasing the agreement amount by $20,829,789 for a total amount not to exceed $47,159,399; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves a 12-year lease for the Terminal 2 Coffee Café between the City and County of San Francisco and Guava and Java SFO, Inc., which operates Black Point Café and La Colombe Coffee Roasters. The lease includes two one-year extension options and requires a minimum annual payment of $420,000 for the first year.

Resolution approving the Terminal 2 Coffee Café Lease No.23-0197, between Guava and Java SFO, Inc. dba Black Point Café and La Colombe Coffee Roasters and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with two one-year options to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $420,000 for the first year of the lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for the Homeless Prenatal Program to provide homelessness prevention assistance, extending the grant term to June 30, 2027, and increasing the total funding to $23,461,035. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor modifications to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between the Homeless Prenatal Program and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for homelessness prevention assistance; extending the grant term by 45 months for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2027; increasing the agreement amount by $13,561,035 for a total amount not to exceed $23,461,035; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Brilliant Corners to provide housing location and rental assistance for young adults in rapid re-housing. The grant term is extended by 24 months and the total funding amount is increased to over $27 million.

Resolution approving the first amendment to the grant agreement between Brilliant Corners and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for housing location and rental assistance for young adults in rapid re-housing; extending the grant term by 24 months from June 30, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $17,409,402 for a total amount not to exceed $27,309,402; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement/contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with the Tenderloin Housing Clinic to manage and provide support services at 16 permanent supportive housing sites. The grant term is extended by two years, and the total funding amount is raised to approximately $241.7 million.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Inc. and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for master lease stewardship, property management, and support services at 16 permanent supportive housing sites; extending the grant term by 24 months for a total term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $108,753,662 for a total amount not to exceed $241,657,513; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs to provide shelter and support services at the Bayshore Navigation Center. The grant term is extended by 33 months, totaling $25,071,113, and allows for minor modifications to the agreement by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between Five Keys Schools and Programs and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for shelter and support services at the Bayshore Navigation Center; extending the grant term by 33 months for a total term of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $15,155,893 for a total amount not to exceed $25,071,113; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of nearly $25 million from several pharmaceutical companies for their role in misleadingly marketing opioids and contributing to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. It allocates funds for the City Attorney's Office and includes naloxone valued at $20 million to help combat opioid overdoses.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Cephalon, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; Watson Laboratories, Inc.; Actavis LLC; Actavis Pharma, Inc. (f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc.); Actavis Elizabeth LLC; Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC; Warner Chilcott Company, LLC; Actavis South Atlantic LLC; Actavis Totowa LLC; Actavis Kadian LLC; Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc. (f/k/a/ Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Salt Lake City); Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. (f/k/a Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida); and Anda, Inc. for $24,797,604 (the City to be paid $19,499,928 over 13 years, the City’s outside counsel to be paid $3,043,340, and the City Attorney’s Office to be paid $2,254,336) and naloxone valued at $20,000,000; directing the Controller to allocate funds to the City Attorney’s Office as provided in the settlement agreement; the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc f/k/a Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/k/a Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves allegations that the Teva defendants created a public nuisance and violated the Unfair Competition Law by falsely and misleadingly marketing opioids as safer than they actually are and distributing increasingly large volumes of opioids in and around San Francisco despite knowledge of the growing epidemic caused by opioid misuse, and by failing to prevent and report suspicious opioid orders as required by state and federal law.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of nearly $12.9 million from Allergan related to a lawsuit over misleading opioid marketing and distribution practices that contributed to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. The settlement allocates funds for the City, outside counsel, and the City Attorney's Office over a five-year period.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Allergan Finance, LLC (f/k/a Actavis, Inc., which, in turn, was f/k/a Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) and Allergan Limited (f/k/a Allergan plc, which, in turn, was f/k/a Actavis plc) for $12,916,274 (the City to be paid $10,156,889 over 5 years, the City’s outside counsel to be paid $1,585,179, and the City Attorney’s Office to be paid $1,174,206); directing the Controller to allocate funds to the City Attorney’s Office as provided in the settlement agreement; the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc f/k/a Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/k/a Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves allegations that the Allergan defendants created a public nuisance and violated the Unfair Competition Law by falsely and misleadingly marketing opioids as safer than they actually are and distributing increasingly large volumes of opioids in and around San Francisco despite knowledge of the growing epidemic caused by opioid misuse, and by failing to prevent and report suspicious opioid orders as required by state and federal law.

The ordinance approves an extension of contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy for low-cost power delivery to Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, increasing the total contract amount to $41.5 million and extending the term until December 31, 2029. It also includes provisions for the City to indemnify the U.S. against claims and waives certain administrative requirements.

Ordinance approving the fourth amendments to two contracts between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration for delivery of low-cost power and scheduling coordinator services to Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island to extend the term by five years and three months from October 1, 2024, for a total term of September 1, 2005, through December 31, 2029, and increasing the maximum amount of the agreements to $41,500,000; approving the City indemnifying and holding harmless the United States against claims arising from the City’s activities under the contract; waiving Administrative Code requirements that a City contract contain a statement of guaranteed maximum costs and a statement regarding liability of claimants for submitting false claims; and waiving certain other Administrative Code and Environment Code requirements upon findings made by the SFPUC General Manager.

This resolution approves a $40,000 settlement for claims made by The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc. against the city regarding a refund of gross receipts tax, with the condition that the company will adopt specific filing positions for its taxes in 2023 and beyond.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000; the claims were filed on January 30, 2023 and March 8, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts tax; an additional material term of the settlement is that The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc. shall take certain filing positions with respect to its gross receipts taxes for tax year 2023 and subsequent tax years.

The resolution approves a settlement of $4,197,820.54 plus interest that AppLovin Corporation claimed against San Francisco for refunds of certain taxes. It resolves all related claims for the tax years 2019 and 2020 and establishes future tax filing agreements for subsequent years.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by AppLovin Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $4,197,820.54 plus statutory interest; the claims were filed on February 15, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts taxes and homelessness gross receipts taxes; additional material terms of the settlement are: 1) the resolution of all claims and potential claims for refund of gross receipts taxes and homelessness gross receipts taxes for tax years 2019 and 2020, and 2) the agreement that AppLovin Corporation and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their gross receipts taxes, homelessness gross receipts taxes, and overpaid executive taxes for tax years 2021 and subsequent tax years, and with respect to their business registration fees for registration years ending June 30, 2022, and subsequent years.

The ordinance amends the Police Code to waive certain fees for entertainment permits, eliminate masked ball permits, and streamline the application process for various entertainment-related permits. It also exempts schools from needing specific permits for regular activities and allows for security plans to be required for certain permits to ensure safety.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) waive initial license and filing fees through June 30, 2025 for certain Entertainment Permits for former holders of Just Add Music Permits; 2) waive initial license and filing fees for Entertainment Permits for applicants who are newly eligible to apply for those permits due to recent Planning Code amendments; 3) eliminate masked ball permits; 4) require applicants for Arcade, Ancillary Use, billiard and pool table, Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, and Extended-Hours Premises Permits to submit a new Permit application and filing fee if their existing application has not been granted, conditionally granted, or denied within 12 months of its submission; 5) authorize the Entertainment Commission Director (“Director”) to issue billiard and pool table permits without a hearing, and provide that such permits may be suspended or revoked under the standards and procedures that apply to other Entertainment Permits; 6) exempt schools from the requirement to obtain a Place of Entertainment Permit, Limited Live Performance Permit, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit for any activities that occur on school premises in the regular course of school operations; 7) allow the Director or the Entertainment Commission to require an applicant for a Limited Live Performance Permit to propose a Security Plan if necessary to protect the safety of persons and property or provide for the orderly dispersal of persons and traffic, to make compliance with the Security Plan a condition of the Permit, and to require revisions to the Security Plan as necessary; and 8) clarify that a single One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit may extend across multiple consecutive or non-consecutive 24-hour periods.

This legislation is a hearing to discuss releasing $2.9 million in reserved funds to the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development for a loan to the Mission Economic Development Agency. The funds will be used for acquiring and renovating a property at 566 Natoma Street in the SoMa neighborhood.

Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, placed on Budget and Finance Committee reserve by Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 207-17 in the amount of $2,900,000 to provide a Small Sites Program (SSP) loan to Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) for the acquisition and rehabilitation of 566 Natoma Street, located in the SoMa neighborhood.

This ordinance clarifies the Controller's responsibilities for auditing and monitoring nonprofit organizations that contract with the City, including setting measurable performance goals and reviewing compliance policies. It also mandates an annual review of how well departments adhere to these auditing and monitoring policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify the Controller’s audit and monitoring responsibilities with respect to nonprofit organizations contracting with the City; directing the Controller to establish measurable performance goals for contracts with nonprofit organizations; directing the Controller to periodically review and, as necessary, revise policies regarding contractors’ compliance with City requirements; and requiring the Controller to perform an annual review of departments’ compliance with policies for auditing and monitoring nonprofit organizations.

This hearing will review the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and its annual reports from the last three fiscal years, assessing its effectiveness and impact on local businesses and workforce. Various city departments will be asked to provide information on the PLA's performance and outcomes.

Hearing to consider the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that was executed; the annual reports for fiscal years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 that highlight the efforts, accomplishments, and challenges encountered; and the preliminary, high-level methodology developed to evaluate whether the PLA has promoted the efficient, economical, and timely completion of PLA-covered projects, the costs of covered projects, and the PLA’s impact on Local Business Enterprises and the local workforce; and requesting the Controller’s Office, City Administrator’s Office, Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

This ordinance ensures that tenant-occupied units receiving certain financial assistance remain under rent control as long as current tenants stay, unless they agree to change that in writing. It also restores rent levels for units that lost rent control since 2018 to what they would have been if the Rent Ordinance had always applied.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that tenant-occupied units in buildings that will be receiving either low-income housing tax credits or tax-exempt multifamily revenue bonds shall remain subject to the Rent Ordinance, as long as any of the existing tenants continue to reside in the unit, or unless all the tenants in the unit agree otherwise in writing; and for any such units that may have previously become exempt from the Rent Ordinance since 2018, restoring rents to the levels allowed had the Rent Ordinance continuously applied.

This ordinance removes the ability for certain city departments to use cash revolving funds and lowers the maximum cash revolving fund amount for the Port of San Francisco. It aims to streamline financial management within these departments.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the authorization for cash revolving funds for certain City departments (Fire, Medical Examiner, Public Works, Recreation and Park, Sheriff, San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System, and War Memorial) and reduce the maximum amount of the cash revolving fund for the Port of San Francisco.

This ordinance adds new rules for managing the Empty Homes Tax in San Francisco and makes minor updates to existing regulations. It aims to ensure that the tax is administered effectively.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to add provisions to administer the Empty Homes Tax; and to make conforming non-substantive changes.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $100,000 grant for a program aimed at improving behavioral health integration from July 1, 2023, to January 31, 2027. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Purchaser Business Group on Health for participation in a program, entitled “CalHIVE Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Improvement Collaborative,” for the period of July 1, 2023, through January 31, 2027.

This resolution approves an increase of $1.7 million to an existing contract with Dignity Health for the management and operation of the SFO Medical Clinic, raising the total contract amount to $12.7 million. The contract term remains unchanged, running from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution approving Modification No. 4 to Contract No. 50118.02 with Dignity Health dba St. Mary’s Medical Center for Management and Operation of the SFO Medical Clinic to increase the contract amount by $1,700,000 for a new contract amount not to exceed $12,700,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a grant worth up to $250,000 from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for improvements to the Dahlia Dell Hillside Garden. It also gives the General Manager the authority to make necessary adjustments to the grant without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant from the San Francisco Parks Alliance (SFPA) valued at up to $250,000 for the design and construction for maintenance and upgrades to the Dahlia Dell Hillside Garden for the project term of upon approval of Board of Supervisors until Notice of Substantial Completion; and to authorize the Recreation and Park General Manager to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $3,768,558 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project, covering the period from June 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary changes to the grant agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund Grant in the amount of $3,768,558 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project for a term of June 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026; to enter into the associated Grant agreement; and to enter into modifications and amendments to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a grant worth up to $300,000 from the Stern Grove Festival Association for creating a donor recognition installation. It also gives the General Manager the authority to make minor modifications to the grant as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant from the Stern Grove Festival Association valued at up to $300,000 for the design and construction of a donor recognition installation for the project term effective upon approval of this Resolution until Notice of Substantial Completion; and authorizing the Recreation and Park General Manager to enter into any modifications to the Grant do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Grant or this Resolution.

This resolution demands that the University of California uphold workers' rights to union activities, implement existing union contracts, and stop any retaliatory actions against workers for exercising their free speech. It has been passed by the San Francisco city legislature.

Resolution demanding the University of California to respect workers’ rights to engage in protected union activity, to immediately implement the terms of signed union contracts, and to cease retaliatory actions and drop all charges relating to workers’ engaging in free speech and peaceful protests.