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Resolution#240815
Sep 30, 2024

This resolution approves an amendment to the management agreement with IMCO Parking, LLC, allowing them to operate the Music Concourse Garage and increasing the contract amount by $27 million, bringing the total to $207 million. The agreement will remain in effect for its original five-year term from January 20, 2023, to January 19, 2028.

Resolution approving a second amendment to the Management Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and IMCO Parking, LLC, to add operation of the Music Concourse Garage to the contract scope of work including San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) parking garages and lots, and increase the contract amount by $27,000,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $207,000,000 with no change to the five year term of January 20, 2023, through January 19, 2028, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Hearing#240876
Sep 29, 2024

This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to redevelopment plans for specific areas in San Francisco, including Bayview Hunters Point and Hunters Point Shipyard. It also addresses changes to a financial agreement related to the Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard Project.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole, as the Budget and Finance Committee, on October 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider 1) an Ordinance for the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area; 2) an Ordinance for the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Project Area; and 3) a Resolution for the proposed Amendment to the Tax Increment Allocation Pledge Agreement for the Candlestick Point and Phase 2 of the Hunters Point Shipyard Project; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M24-084, approved on September 17, 2024.

Budget & Taxes
Filed
no vote
Resolution#240955
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase a contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., and AGS, Inc. by $10 million, bringing the total to $17 million, to provide additional engineering services for five pipeline improvement projects without extending the contract's eight-year term. The funding comes from the Water Enterprise Capital Improvement Program.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No.1 to Contract No. PRO.0168.B, Engineering Services for Transmission Pipelines, with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., and AGS, Inc., Joint Venture, increasing the contract by $10,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,000,000 with no changes to the eight year term of September 23, 2021, through September 22, 2029, to provide additional engineering design and support services for five transmission pipeline capital improvement projects funded by the Water Enterprise Capital Improvement Program, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240957
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves the annual update for the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It outlines the funding and services aimed at improving mental health care in the city.

Resolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act Annual Update Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240954
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to hire Consor PMCM, Inc. for construction management services related to the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin, with a budget of up to $10,720,500 over a period of four years and three months. The contract will run from February 2025 to April 2029.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to execute Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. PRO.0239, New City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services, with Consor PMCM, Inc., to supplement the SFPUC’s Construction Management Bureau staff in overseeing the construction of the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin project, for an amount not to exceed $10,720,500 and with a term duration of four years and three months, from February 2025, through April 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240956
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves the purchase of a 4,008-square-foot easement and a temporary construction easement from Sunol Glen Unified School District for an underground water pipeline, totaling up to $50,000. It allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the agreement once both parties sign it.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deeds with Sunol Glen Unified School District for the acquisition of a 4,008-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances and a 34,834-square-foot temporary construction easement on and across a portion of Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel No. 096-0155-004-01, known as 11601 Main Street, Sunol, for $35,000 plus an administrative fee of $5,000 and up to $10,000 in closing costs, for a total amount not to exceed $50,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; the Agreement is effective on the date on which the Agreement is executed by both parties.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240958
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of $14 million to a contract for project management support services at San Francisco International Airport, raising the total contract amount to $17 million. It also extends the contract for an additional four years, lasting until January 25, 2029.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to Airport Contract No. 11917.41, Project Management Support Services for the San Francisco International Airport, West Field Garage 675 Project with PGH Wong/The Allen Group Joint Venture, a joint venture consisting of PGH Wong Engineering, Inc., and The Allen Group, LLC, to increase the Contract amount by $14,000,000 for a new not to exceed Contract amount of $17,000,000 and extend the Contract for services for an additional four years of services, from January 26, 2025, with a total term of January 26, 2024, through January 25, 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#240930
Sep 27, 2024

The ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to increase funding for Planned Parenthood Northern California by $171,000, bringing the total to $571,000, to provide security personnel for family planning and reproductive healthcare services. It also waives the usual competitive bidding process for this grant.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to amend an existing grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California by increasing the not to exceed amount by $171,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $571,000 to fund security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services, with no changes to the grant term of April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025; and waiving the competitive solicitation requirements in the Administrative Code.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Hearing#240943
Sep 27, 2024

This legislation schedules a public hearing for October 1, 2024, to investigate $20 million in unaccounted funds in the San Francisco Unified School District's budget for Special Education and the status of unfilled positions in that area. It also requests reports from various city departments regarding these financial issues and the allocation of $8.4 million from the Student Success Fund.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to examine the unaccounted for $20,000,000 in the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) budget for Special Education and the unfilled positions that support SFUSD’s Special Education work, and the $8,400,000 from the Student Success Fund the Mayor allocated to the newly announced School Stabilization Team; and requesting the SFUSD Superintendent, Department of Children Youth and Their Families, Recreation and Park Department, Mayor's Office, Controller's Office, Human Services Agency, Department of Human Resources, and Treasurer & Tax Collector to report; scheduled pending approval of the Motion contained in File No. 240942, to be considered on October 1, 2024.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Filed
no vote
Hearing#240946
Sep 27, 2024

This legislation authorizes the Department of Public Health to increase funding for Planned Parenthood Northern California by $171,000 to support security for family planning and reproductive healthcare services. It also waives the usual competitive bidding process for this funding increase.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to amend an existing grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California by increasing the not to exceed amount by $171,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $571,000 to fund security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services, with no changes to the grant term of April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025; and waiving the competitive solicitation requirements in the Administrative Code; scheduled pending approval of the Motion contained in File No. 240945, to be considered on October 1, 2024.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240765
Sep 27, 2024

The ordinance reallocates funds totaling $399,950 from the General City Responsibility and $150,000 from the Municipal Transportation Agency to various projects, including mural artwork, playground improvements, park maintenance, digital literacy courses, and traffic calming measures. It aims to enhance community spaces and services across several neighborhoods in San Francisco.

Ordinance de-appropriating $399,950 from General City Responsibility and $150,000 from Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) and re-appropriating $50,000 to the Arts Commission (ART) for mural artwork in West Portal; $125,000 to Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) for picnic tables at Commodore Sloat Elementary, Playground improvements and seating at Sunnyside Elementary, and a new playground at Jefferson Elementary; $162,750 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for maintenance of Westwood Park pillars, benches at Monterey and Gennessee, parklet planting in Inner Sunset, median planting on Marietta Drive, and fence repairs at Edgehill Way; $13,200 to the San Francisco Public Library (LIB) for Digital Literacy courses; $49,000 to the Department of Recreation and Parks (REC) for renovation of the Marview Way Trail; and $150,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for traffic calming on Yerba Buena Avenue, Ulloa Street, Laguna Honda Boulevard, Rockaway Avenue, and Monterey Boulevard and a Public Parklet on Slow Hearst in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
14-0 /2
Ordinance#240762
Sep 27, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a $350,000 settlement for a lawsuit involving allegations of breach of contract related to cost overruns and delays in a hospital project. It includes a complete release of claims from all parties involved.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David M. Schmitt. against Build Group, Inc., which then filed a cross-complaint against the City and County of San Francisco, for $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 30, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-601503, entitled David M. Schmitt v. Build Group, Inc. et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract arising from cost overruns and delay on the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Building 5 Rehabilitation Department Relocation Project; other material terms of the settlement are a complete release of claims relating to the project, including any pass through claims from David M. Schmitt or other subcontractors of Build Group, Inc.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240763
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement for $160,195 to Lotus Bakeries North America, Inc. for a claim regarding a refund of certain taxes. The claim was filed on February 28, 2024, and has now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Lotus Bakeries North America, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $160,195; the claim was filed on February 28, 2024; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240769
Sep 27, 2024

The resolution approves spending $7,150,000 from Open Space Acquisition Funds to buy and remediate a 9,625 square foot property at 240-6th Street for park use. It places the property under the Recreation and Park Department's control and requires future park projects to undergo review by the Recreation and Park Commission.

Resolution approving the use of a total of $7,150,000 in Open Space Acquisition Funds to pay for the cost to acquire and to perform necessary environmental remediation on one parcel of improved real estate, consisting of approximately 9,625 square feet in land area, including the assumption of an existing lease, located at 240-6th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No 3731, Lot No. 004, from Martha E. Potiriades, George P. Potiris, Kalli K. Carvalho, James G. Pappas, Christina Pappas-Boettger, Ellece Vasti, Stephanie A. Papas, and Catherine Guzman; placing the property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Department, and authorizing the use of revenues from the property for property-related costs and future park planning; requiring any future park project to be subject to the review and approval of Recreation and Park Commission following environmental review; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the General Plan, and eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of the purchase agreement and this Resolution, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240781
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with SP Plus Corporation for the Curbside Management Program at San Francisco Airport. The total contract amount will rise to $41,364,800, and the contract term will be extended by two years, lasting until October 31, 2026.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to Contract No. 50276, between SP Plus Corporation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the Curbside Management Program, to increase the contract amount by $21,264,800 for a new total not to exceed amount of $41,364,800 and to extend the term for two years, to commence on November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240782
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution authorizes payments totaling $1,053,101 to specific customers and Alameda County for Utility User Taxes collected on electric bills from June 2018 to January 2024. The payments include $101,825 to Oliver De Silva, $340 to Sunol AgPark, and $651,976 to Alameda County.

Resolution authorizing payments to two San Francisco Public Utilities Commission customers of $101,825 to Oliver De Silva, and $340 to Sunol AgPark, and $651,976 to Alameda County for Utility User Taxes (UUT) collected between June 2018 and January 2024 for electric bills.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#240901
Sep 25, 2024

This ordinance aimed to remove impact fees for converting Production, Distribution, and Repair spaces to other non-residential uses. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate impact fees for changes of use from PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) to other Non-Residential Uses, as specified; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Killed
1-0 /1
Ordinance#240906
Sep 25, 2024

This ordinance approves funding and the transfer of a segment of De Long Street from the Bay Area Rapid Transportation District to the city for public use and maintenance. It also grants the Public Works Director the authority to manage the street's official status and specifications, while waiving certain sidewalk width regulations.

Ordinance approving funding and an offer of dedication and grant deed for real property from the Bay Area Rapid Transportation District for De Long Street between Santa Cruz and San Diego Avenues; conditionally accepting this segment of De Long Street for maintenance and liability; delegating to the Public Works Director the authority, upon completion of this Street segment to: 1) declare it as open public right-of-way, 2) dedicate it to public use, 3) designate it for street and roadway purposes, 4) finally accept this Street segment for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations, and 5) establish official public right-of-way widths and street grades; waiving the application of Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to allow establishment of official sidewalk widths through administrative action; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works letter recommending various actions in regard to De Long Street; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance to be taken by the Public Works Director and other San Francisco officers, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#240842
Sep 25, 2024

This ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept a $14 million grant for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program, which will run from May 2024 to September 2026. It also exempts subgrants under this program from certain administrative requirements and restrictions.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $14,000,000 from the California Economic Development Department for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program, for the grant period of May 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026; and exempting the California Jobs First Catalyst Program subgrants from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Environment, and Labor and Employment Codes imposing obligations or restrictions on subgrantees related to the program.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#240788
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $138,434 grant, bringing the total to $173,063, from the National Institutes of Health for a program focused on HIV/AIDS interventions for adolescents. The funding will support the program from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $138,434 for a total amount of $173,063 from the National Institutes of Health through Florida State University for participation in a program, entitled “Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Scientific Leadership Center,” for the period of December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240789
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $177,860 grant for a program aimed at developing support tools for transgender women regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) from September 7, 2023, to September 6, 2025. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $177,860 from the Department of Health and Human Services through Heluna Health for participation in a program, entitled “MyPrEP Plus: Development and Pilot Testing of Novel Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Support Tools for Transgender Women,” for the period of September 7, 2023, through September 6, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240850
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $88,930 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program aimed at improving access to injectable PrEP for transgender and non-binary individuals. The total funding for the program will now be $160,074, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to January 31, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase from the National Institutes of Health through Heluna Health for participation in a program, entitled “The Bridge Clinic: Optimizing Injectable PrEP Delivery for Transgender and Non-Binary People,” in the amount of $88,930 for the period of February 22, 2024, through January 31, 2025, for a total amount of $160,074 for the total period of April 1, 2023, through January 31, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240829
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a contract aimed at creating job training and workforce development programs, as well as maintaining clean public restrooms. The contract will now run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a total budget of up to $16,238,478.52.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 1000029167 between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Works, and Hunters Point Family, to create employment opportunities, job training and workforce development programs, and ensure the availability of safe and clean public restrooms for the Pit Stop Workforce Development Grant Program, extending the term by nine months for a total term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, increasing the contract amount by $6,972,047.52 for a new total not to exceed amount from of $16,238,478.52; and to authorize the Director of Public Works to make necessary, non-material changes to the Amendment before its execution.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
13-0 /1
Resolution#240836
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Environment Department to accept free tax services valued at $112,089 from Deloitte Tax LLP until May 31, 2025, to help the City find federal tax credits for sustainability projects. It also authorizes the department's director to manage the agreement and any necessary changes.

Resolution authorizing the Environment Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of pro bono tax services, with an estimated value of $112,089 for a term of engagement effective upon approval of this Resolution through May 31, 2025, provided by Deloitte Tax LLP, to help the City identify opportunities to obtain federal tax credits for qualifying sustainability activities, and authorizing the Director of the Environment Department or the Director’s designee, to enter into and execute the agreement, and amendments thereto, consistent with the proposal and necessary to carry out the purpose of the agreement or this Resolution, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Hearing#240913
Sep 25, 2024

This legislation involves a hearing to review the Mayor's directive for department heads to allocate funding for community-based organizations in the upcoming city budget. It aims to clarify the criteria for funding exceptions and identify which departments and programs received these funds, with reports requested from relevant parties.

Hearing on the Mayor's instructions to department heads to place funding for community based organizations in the approved City budget for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 that were restored to departments through the Board of Supervisors spending plan on reserve, in order to understand the criteria used for exceptions and the departments and programs that received spending releases; and requesting the Mayor's Budget Office, the affected departments, and the People's Budget Coalition to report.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
2-0 /1
Ordinance#240903
Sep 25, 2024

This ordinance allows specific health service businesses up to 5,000 square feet to operate in the West Portal area without needing a special permit. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit certain Health Service Uses up to 5,000 gross square feet without a conditional use permit in the West Portal Neighborhood Commercial District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
26-0
Ordinance#240926
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance amends various city codes to eliminate certain fees and raise the gross receipts threshold for fee reductions if voters approve Proposition M in 2024. It also extends waivers and suspensions for certain business fees and modifies provisions related to license fees.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Administrative Code, Health Code, Police Code, and Public Works Code to make the following changes if the voters approve Proposition M in the November 5, 2024, election: 1) eliminate certain fees beginning in 2026, and 2) increase the gross receipts threshold from $2,500,000 to $5,000,000 for reductions to annual curbside shared spaces fees beginning in 2026; and to make the following additional changes regardless of whether the voters approve Proposition M: 3) extend indefinitely the waiver of business location and device fees for businesses with taximeter devices; 4) extend indefinitely the suspension of the registration certificate and fee requirements for taxi drivers and drivers for transportation network companies; 5) authorize the Tax Collector to collect certain additional license fees on the unified license bill; and 6) amend the delinquency date and penalty provisions and add interest provisions relating to license fees collected on the unified license bill.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#240897
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance increases the borrowing limits for the Wastewater, Water, and Power Enterprises to fund various capital projects on a short-term basis. It raises the total borrowing capacity from $1.5 billion to $2.45 billion across these utilities.

Ordinance authorizing (i) an increase of the aggregate principal amount of the Wastewater Enterprise’s Interim Funding Program from an aggregate principal amount of $750,000,000 to a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $1,250,000,000 to finance on a short-term interim basis various capital projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise; (ii) an increase of the aggregate principal amount of the Water Enterprise’s Interim Funding Program from an aggregate principal amount of $500,000,000 to a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $750,000,000 to finance on a short-term interim basis various capital projects benefitting the Water Enterprise; and (iii) an increase of the aggregate principal amount of the Power Enterprise’s Interim Funding Program from an aggregate principal amount of $250,000,000 to a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $450,000,000 to finance on a short-term interim basis various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
13-0
Resolution#240898
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to partner with San Francisco State University for radio system usage and maintenance, ensuring communication between authorized personnel and City public safety from August 27, 2024, to June 30, 2035, with expected revenue of $1,689,041. It also permits the Director of Technology to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into an Agreement with the San Francisco State University to provide radio system usage and maintenance, as well as radio interoperability for authorized personnel to communicate with City public safety personnel for the period between August 27, 2024, through June 30, 2035, with an anticipated revenue of $1,689,041; and to authorize the Director of Technology 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.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Myrna Melgar
8-0
Resolution#240899
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of $26,017,000 to the existing contract with A1 Protective Services for security guard services, raising the total contract amount to $34,767,000. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving a first amendment to PeopleSoft Umbrella Contract ID GRP0000005 between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”), and A1 Protective Services, Inc. (“Contractor”) for security guard services, increasing the contract amount by $26,017,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $34,767,000 with no changes to the contract term of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2028; and to authorize OCA to enter into amendments or modifications to the 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.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240900
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of $30,227,000 to the existing contract with Treeline Security, Inc. for security guard services, raising the total contract amount to $38,977,000 while keeping the contract term unchanged from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2028. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution approving a second amendment to PeopleSoft Umbrella Contract ID GRP0000007 between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”), and Treeline Security, Inc. for security guard services, increasing the contract amount by $30,227,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $38,977,000 with no changes to the contract term of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2028; and to authorize OCA to enter into amendments or modifications to the 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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240935
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a grant of approximately $3.86 million from the California Department of Health Care Services for a health program from October 2021 to June 2025. It was passed to support the program aimed at improving health access and infrastructure.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,862,929.40 from the California Department of Health Care Services for participation in a program, entitled “Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Capacity and Infrastructure, Transition, Expansion and Development (CITED) 1B,” for the period of October 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240936
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to accept and use over $1.6 million in grant funds from the California Department of Health Care Services for a health program through February 2026. It also permits the city to release claims against the department related to the grant and authorizes the Director of Health to make necessary adjustments to the grant agreement.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend $1,612,839.48 in Grant funds from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the Capacity and Infrastructure, Transition, Expansion and Development (CITED) Program - Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), part of the California Providing Access and Transforming Health Initiative, for a Grant term of October 1, 2022, through February 28, 2026; authorizing the City to release all claims against DHCS and its Third-Party Administrator arising out of or relating to the receipt of Grant funds and/or activities associated with the Grant program; and to authorize the Director of Health 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 Grant or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#240840
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allocates $30.5 million for the acquisition of the Music Concourse Garage, using $29 million from Certificates of Participation and $1.5 million from projected parking revenues. The funds will be held in reserve until the sale of the Certificates and the acquisition occur in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Ordinance appropriating $30,500,000 consisting of $29,000,000 of one or more series of Certificates of Participation Series 2024A proceeds and $1,500,000 of projected parking revenues from operation of the Music Concourse Garage in the Recreation and Park Department (REC), and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Certificates of Participation and acquisition of the Music Concourse Garage in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#240786
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance allows the Department of Public Works to accept a $12 million grant for tree planting and urban forestry workforce development in disadvantaged communities from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. It also adds three grant-funded positions to support this program.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $12,000,000 from the Urban and Community Forest Program of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to fund the Department of Public Works’ Justice, Jobs, and Trees Program, that will include tree planting, tree establishment, and urban forestry workforce development in disadvantaged communities for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029; and retroactively amending Ordinance No. 167-24 (the Interim Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (File No. 240594)) and the Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (File No. 240596) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded position of Class 1312 Public Information Officer (FTE 1.0), one grant-funded position of Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst (FTE 1.0), and one grant-funded position of Class 3435 Urban Forestry Inspector (FTE 1.0) for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#240841
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows the Department of Public Works to approve and amend contracts related to the Transbay Project without needing the Board of Supervisors' approval. It also authorizes the Department to sign access agreements necessary for the project's development.

Ordinance delegating Board of Supervisors approval authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a), to the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts with the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (“OCII”) for the Transbay Project; and authorizing the Department of Public Works to execute certain access agreements necessary to further the development of the Transbay Project.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#240801
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance designates a section of sidewalk at Woodland Avenue and Parnassus Avenue for a commemorative plaque honoring local activists and allows the Public Works Director to approve its installation. It also waives permit and inspection fees for the plaque's installation and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance designating a portion of the sidewalk near the corner of Woodland Avenue at Parnassus Avenue as the site of a future commemorative plaque in honor of the former activists of Woodland Avenue (Jane Morrison, Jack Morrison, Diana Roosevelt Jaicks, Agar Jaicks); granting the Public Works Director authority to approve the installation of said plaque to be installed at said location following the Director’s review of all permit application materials and the approval of the plaque design by the Design Review Committee of the Arts Commission; waiving permit and inspection fees under the Public Works Code for the installation of the plaque; directing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240938
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution urges the San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent to reconsider his plan for school closures or mergers and collaborate with the California Department of Education on financial stability. It calls for an audit of the budget, a detailed analysis of costs and benefits, and exploration of alternatives before making decisions on school closures.

Resolution urging San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Matt Wayne, to reevaluate his plan for citywide school closures and/or mergers and work with the California Department of Education on fiscal solvency, including an audit of existing budget systems, developing an in-depth benefit and cost saving analysis, exploring options before considering school closures or mergers, and supporting upcoming revenue measures.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
4-0 /1
Motion#240942
Sep 24, 2024

This motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to investigate $20 million in unaccounted funds in the San Francisco Unified School District's Special Education budget and the $8.4 million allocated for the School Stabilization Team. The hearing will take place on October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole, on October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to examine the unaccounted for $20,000,000 in the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) budget for Special Education and the unfilled positions that support SFUSD’s Special Education work, and the $8,400,000 from the Student Success Fund the Mayor allocated to the newly announced School Stabilization Team.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
4-0 /1
Motion#240945
Sep 24, 2024

This motion schedules a public hearing for October 1, 2024, to discuss increasing a grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California by $171,000 for security personnel to support access to healthcare services. It also waives the usual competitive bidding process for this grant amendment.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to amend an existing grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California by increasing the not to exceed amount by $171,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $571,000 to fund security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services, with no changes to the grant term of April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025; and waiving the competitive solicitation requirements in the Administrative Code.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
4-0 /1
Ordinance#240784
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance allows San Francisco to issue up to $61.4 million in Certificates of Participation to fund repairs and improvements to city-owned buildings and infrastructure. It also outlines the necessary agreements and authorizations for the sale and management of these financial instruments.

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 $61,395,000 (“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, at 1 South Van Ness Avenue 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; ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein; and repealing and rescinding a portion of the authorization to execute and deliver certificates of participation of the City established through the adoption of Ordinance No. 101-23 of the City on June 2, 2023.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#240470
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows the Legacy Business Assistance Program to bypass certain grantmaking rules and other restrictions that typically apply to contractors in various city codes. It aims to streamline support for legacy businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt the Legacy Business Assistance Program from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, Environment, and Police Codes imposing obligations or other restrictions on contractors.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240752
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution approves a grant agreement for the Student Success Fund between the San Francisco Unified School District and the City, covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a total funding amount of $26,519,360. It was passed retroactively to ensure the agreement is officially recognized.

Resolution retroactively approving a grant agreement for Contract No. 1000032928 for the Student Success Fund between San Francisco Unified School District 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, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and for a total not to exceed amount of $26,519,360.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
14-0
Resolution#240828
Sep 24, 2024

The resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to enter into a 10-year agreement with federal agencies to secure $3.5 million in funding for a dementia care program. It also permits the department to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed, with legal consultation.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (“DPH”) to enter into a Participation Agreement with the Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide federal funding for an innovative dementia care program, for a term of 10 years and 26 days from June 5, 2024, through June 30, 2034, having anticipated revenue of $3,500,000 and authorizing DPH to make necessary, non-material changes to the agreement that DPH determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, are necessary to correct clerical and/or administrative errors, as long as those changes are consistent with this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240846
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $1,154,519 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,154,519 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240851
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution sets a property tax rate of approximately $1.17 for every $100 of assessed property value in San Francisco, which will fund various local agencies and services. It also establishes specific pass-through rates for residential tenants based on when their tenancy began, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Resolution levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.17143563 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 pass-through rates per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants and based on tenancy commencement dates pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 37, for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2025.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
8-0
Resolution#240934
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to enter a no-cost agreement with InnovateUS, where the City will provide feedback that InnovateUS can use for various purposes, including product development and marketing, for two years. It also permits the Director of the Department of Technology to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing Department of Technology Chief Information Officer to enter a no cost Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which the City will provide feedback to InnovateUS and which will grant to InnovateUS a right to use the City’s feedback for any purpose, including the development, modification, marketing, or publicity of products or services, effective upon approval of this Resolution for a two year term; and to authorize the Director of Department of Technology to enter into amendments or modifications to the MOU that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the MOU or this Resolution.

Budget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0 /1
Resolution#240809
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a $160,451 grant from the State of California to fund a wage theft enforcement program from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $160,451 from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program to implement a wage theft enforcement program for the period August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240810
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total of $652,332 in grants from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to fund the Elder Abuse Program over three years, from 2024 to 2026. The funding is contingent on an agreement between the parties involved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $652,332 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Elder Abuse Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240811
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of up to $2,986,360 over three years to support the Victim Witness Assistance Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the period starting October 1, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,385,540 for the term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $2,986,360 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the grant term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240812
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of $590,718 over three years to support the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the years 2024 through 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $590,718 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240642
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use up to $8,124,800 in grant funding for the Buchanan Street Mall Project from July 1, 2022, to January 31, 2027. It also authorizes the department to enter into a contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation and make minor adjustments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend up to $8,124,800 in grant funding from the National Park Service through the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Street Mall Project for the period of July 1, 2022, through January 31, 2027; to enter into a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation; and to authorize the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department to enter into any modifications and amendments to the Grant Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240679
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use a $5.5 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the redevelopment of India Basin Shoreline Park. It also approves the grant agreement, which will be in effect until December 31, 2027, and permits the department to make minor changes to the agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy in the amount of $5,500,000 for the India Basin Shoreline Park Redevelopment Project; approving the associated grant agreement for a term limit that is effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2027; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Ordinance#240455
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.04 billion in bonds to fund various water projects. It also includes provisions for refinancing existing debt and outlines the Commission's intent to reimburse itself for related expenses.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,040,007,350 to finance the costs of various capital water and Hetch Hetchy Water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
24-0
Ordinance#240453
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.7 billion in bonds to fund wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,715,671,086 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
15-0
Ordinance#240454
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $292.8 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself through these bond issuances.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $292,825,860 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Power Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
15-0
Ordinance#240905
Sep 23, 2024

This ordinance establishes the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution to workers who haven't been paid by their employers for violations of city labor laws. It allows the fund to receive penalty payments from employers and requires the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to manage the fund and distribute payments to eligible workers.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution and timely payment to workers who have not received payment from their employers for violations of City worker protection laws; to authorize the Fund to receive monies paid to the City as penalties and liquidated damages by employers as well as additional monies appropriated in the future; and to require the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to administer the Fund and make payments to workers based on specified criteria.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
7-0 /2
Ordinance#240808
Sep 23, 2024

This ordinance expands the SFPUC's Social Impact Partnership Program by mandating that all relevant contracts with a Social Impact commitment must increase that commitment whenever the contract is amended or modified, regardless of when the contract was solicited. It also eliminates the minimum threshold for these amendments or modifications.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Social Impact Partnership Program by requiring that all covered contracts that include a Social Impact commitment, including those contracts that were solicited before April 22, 2023, increase such commitment upon amendment or modification of the contract and by removing the minimum threshold for applicable amendments or modifications.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
11-0
Motion#240866
Sep 23, 2024

This motion appoints Melinda Burrus to the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee, with her term ending on December 31, 2024. The committee advises on the implementation and use of funds from the sugary drinks tax.

Motion appointing Melinda Burrus, term ending December 31, 2024, to the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240902
Sep 23, 2024

This ordinance requires certain nonprofit organizations to disclose their shared resources with specific political groups and increases accounting requirements for City contractors involved in political activities. It also restricts the use of City funds for lobbying and litigation, establishes quiet periods for contract and grant processes, and adds violations related to political activities to the reasons for potential debarment from City contracts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require some nonprofit grantees to disclose shared resources with 501(c)(4) organizations; increase accounting requirements for City contractors and grantees engaging in political activity; add restrictions on using City funds for lobbying and litigation purposes; institute quiet periods for certain contract and grant procurements; and add illegal engagement in political activity, lobbying, or litigation to a list of offenses that may trigger debarment.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240797
Sep 20, 2024

The ordinance extends the Development Agreement for the 3333 California Street project by eight years and modifies affordable housing requirements. It also allows the project to benefit from a fee reduction program and includes a finance plan to use property tax revenue for public facilities and affordable housing.

Ordinance approving an amendment to a Development Agreement (originally approved by Ordinance No. 276-19) for the 3333 California Street project between the City and County of San Francisco and Laurel Heights Partners, LLC, to extend the term of the Development Agreement by eight years to September 11, 2043, modify the affordable housing requirements, allow the project to qualify for the Temporary Fee Reduction Program under Planning Code, Section 403, and include a finance plan with a framework to use incremental property tax revenue to fund the Project’s public capital facilities and affordable housing; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#240922
Sep 20, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to finalize a contract with Auction Exchange Inc. for auction services to sell city-owned vehicles and equipment, expected to generate about $3.9 million over five years starting October 1, 2024. It also permits the Office to make necessary amendments to the contract for administrative corrections.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Contract Administration (OCA) to execute Contract 1000024326 between the City and County of San Francisco and Auction Exchange Inc., dba Bar None Auction for as-needed citywide auction services for disposal of City owned vehicles and heavy equipment for an estimated anticipated revenue amount of $3,900,000 for a term of five years commencing on October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2029; and authorizes OCA to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Agreement that OCA determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, are necessary to correct clerical and/or administrative errors, as long as those changes are consistent with this Resolution.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#240728
Sep 20, 2024

The ordinance reduces the real property transfer tax rates to 3% for certain high-value property transfers that meet specific criteria, such as having rent-restricted affordable units and being built with union labor. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the real property transfer tax rates from 5.5% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed is at least $10,000,000 but less than $25,000,000; and from 6% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $25,000,000 for transfers of certain properties with at least 12% rent-restricted affordable units, that were constructed using union labor, and had a debt or equity investment of at least $25,000,000 from a union pension fund at the time of the transfer; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
13-0
Resolution#240737
Sep 20, 2024

This resolution approves the purchase of a 1,386-square-foot easement from San Mateo County for an aerial water pipeline, costing up to $83,500. It authorizes the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the agreement.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deed with San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District for the acquisition of a 1,386-square-foot easement for an aerial water pipeline crossing and associated footings and braces across a portion of San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 011-322-200 for $70,000 plus an administrative fee of $3,500 and up to $10,000 in closing costs, for a total amount not to exceed $83,500 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240743
Sep 20, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector to accept an additional $65,000 grant from Larkin Street Youth Services, bringing the total grant to $181,368. The funds will be used to provide financial coaching to Transitional Age Youth as part of the Rising Up campaign from July 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector to accept and expend a grant increase in amount of $65,000 for a total amount of $181,368 from Larkin Street Youth Services for the purpose of providing one-on-one financial coaching to Transitional Age Youth through the Rising Up campaign from July 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240747
Sep 20, 2024

The resolution approves a lease for a Disability Community Cultural Center at 240 Van Ness Avenue for 15 years, with options to extend, at an annual rent starting at $60,353. It also authorizes up to $1,167,500 for tenant improvements and allows the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Human Services Agency, Department of Disability and Aging Services, to execute a Lease agreement with THE KELSEY CIVIC CENTER, LLC, for use of the ground floor commercial space at 240 Van Ness Avenue as a Disability Community Cultural Center for the term of 15 years with three five-year options to extend and an annual base rent of $60,353 with 2% annual increases beginning January 1, 2026, effective upon approval of this Resolution; authorizing the City’s contribution of up to $1,167,500 towards the cost of tenant improvements; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the lease agreement or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240753
Sep 20, 2024

This resolution approves an additional $8.3 million for engineering services related to the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project, raising the total contract amount to $17.8 million and extending the project timeline by three years. The funds will cover extra engineering work needed for design refinement and construction support.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. PRO.0164, Engineering Services for the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project, between the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), and McMillen Jacobs Associates (dba Delve Underground), increasing the agreement by $8,300,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,800,000 and extending the duration by three years, for a total term of nine years from January 18, 2022, through January 17, 2031, due to additional engineering needed to perform analyses, refine design as part of the Caltrans encroachment permit, and to provide increased engineering support during construction, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and to authorize the SFPUC to enter into amendments or modifications to Amendment No. 2 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Amendment No. 2.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240853
Sep 20, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to partner with CSUITEMUSIC, LLC to create a documentary titled "SFPD Journey to Justice," which explores the Civil Rights Movement and its relevance to modern policing. It also grants the necessary rights for trademark use across various media platforms.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Police Department (“SFPD”) to enter into a Use Agreement with CSUITEMUSIC, LLC (“Producer”) to develop and produce a documentary, entitled “SFPD Journey to Justice,” about Sojourn to the Past, a retracing of the Civil Rights Movement and its connection to the modern policing profession, granting all necessary trademark licenses and rights to traditional and digital networks.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
5-0
Resolution#240854
Sep 20, 2024

This resolution consolidates multiple elections in San Francisco, including state and local elections, to be held on November 5, 2024. It also establishes that the same voting precincts, places, and officers will be used for all these elections as those for the State General Election.

Resolution consolidating the following elections, all of which will be held on November 5, 2024, the State of California General Election; the City and County of San Francisco Municipal Election; City and County of San Francisco’s Special Bond Election; the Bay Area Rapid Transit District Election; the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education (School Board) Election; the School Board Special Election for General Obligation Bonds; and the San Francisco Community College Board of Trustees Election; and providing that the election precincts, voting places, and officers for these elections shall be the same as for the State General Election.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0
Resolution#240668
Sep 19, 2024

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report on flood management in San Francisco. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Come Hell or Highwater: Flood Management in a Changing Climate;" 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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240709
Sep 19, 2024

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding San Francisco's commissions. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions"; 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.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Resolution#240711
Sep 19, 2024

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding San Francisco's city infrastructure. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Building San Francisco Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining City Infrastructure"; 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.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0 /2
Resolution#240720
Sep 19, 2024

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding budget and innovation issues. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Lifting the Fog: On Budgets, Innovation, Silos, and More"; 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.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0
Hearing#240719
Sep 19, 2024

This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on issues related to budgets, innovation, and organizational silos in San Francisco. It aims to address the findings and recommendations presented in the report.

Hearing on the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Lifting the Fog: On Budgets, Innovation, Silos, and More".

Budget & Taxes
Filed
1-0
Resolution#240731
Sep 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease a 14,499 square foot property at 598 Portola Drive to Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc. for 20 years, with an initial rent of $156,600 and annual increases, while requiring the tenant to make certain improvements by the end of 2025. It also exempts the property from competitive bidding and permits the Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc., a California corporation, doing business as Twin Peaks Auto Care, successor-in-interest to Michael Gharib, for approximately 14,499 square feet located at 598 Portola Drive, for an initial term of twenty years with one five-year option to extend, at an initial base rent of $156,600 with annual adjustments of three percent thereafter; effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, and full execution of the Lease; to require the Tenant to complete certain improvements by December 31, 2025, with a waiver of rent up to three months; finding that competitive bidding procedures required under San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical; finding that the Premises is exempt surplus land under California Code, Section 54421(f)(1)(B); and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
13-0 /2
Resolution#240873
Sep 18, 2024

This resolution allows certain affordable housing projects to access tax-exempt bond financing and tax credits if they provide more affordable units than required, while also exempting them from specific water use regulations. It also mandates the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on these projects.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit the use of California Debt Limit Allocation Committee tax-exempt bond financing and tax credits under the Tax Credit Allocation Committee for certain affordable housing projects that provide additional affordable units or deeper affordability levels than required by the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and require the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on such projects; amending the Health Code to exempt such affordable housing projects from compliance with the requirement that new buildings be constructed, operated, and maintained using alternate water sources for non-potable uses; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
31-0 /1
Resolution#240921
Sep 17, 2024

This resolution approves a four-year agreement for the purchase of electric transit buses for San Francisco International Airport, totaling up to $68,772,334. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor changes to the agreement before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Gillig LLC for the purchase of electric transit buses for San Francisco International Airport, for a term of four years from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2028, and for a total not to exceed amount of $68,772,334; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration to make necessary, non-material changes to the Agreement prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240860
Sep 17, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to lease a property at 950 Grant Avenue for $168,000 per year, with an annual increase, for 30 months, plus a one-year extension option. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to manage and modify the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library, to execute a Lease of real property located at 950 Grant Avenue, with JQ Properties, LP, at a base rent of $168,000 per year with a $10,500 annual increase in the second lease year, commencing upon the substantial completion of tenant improvements, following approval of this Resolution and expiring 30 months later, and a one-year option to extend, cancellable upon 90-days’ notice; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240907
Sep 17, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to receive up to $18.2 million in grant funds for purchasing and operating a property at 685 Ellis Street as permanent supportive housing. It also commits approximately $4.1 million in matching funds and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development having anticipated revenue to the City in a total amount not to exceed $18,226,702 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 685 Ellis Street for permanent supportive housing and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $4,114,702 in required matching funds for acquisition of the property and a minimum of 15 years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Hearing#240914
Sep 17, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to investigate when city departments, including the SFPD and Human Rights Commission, became aware of fraudulent activities and what actions were taken afterward. It also requests reports from the Mayor, City Controller, Human Resources Department, and SFPD regarding these issues.

Hearing to identify what and when departments knew about fraudulent activities within the Executive Branch Departments, such as the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and Human Rights Commission (HRC), and their contractors, as well as what preventative follow-up steps were implemented after, including review for conflicts of any staff taking over these functions and duties; and requesting the Mayor, City Controller, Human Resources Department, and SFPD to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Filed
1-0