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This ordinance allocates $4,508,500 from state reimbursement funds to the Department of Elections for expenses related to the November 2025 Special Election. It requires a two-thirds vote from the Board of Supervisors to approve $4,178,500 of that amount.
Ordinance appropriating $4,508,500 of State cost reimbursement revenue to the Department of Elections to support costs associated with the Statewide November 2025 Special Election in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for $4,178,500 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).
This resolution urges the San Francisco Police Department to create a detailed plan to address drug use near parks, schools, and youth centers by issuing citations and providing detox services. It aims to enhance public safety and support individuals struggling with substance use.
Resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to develop and implement a comprehensive enforcement and intervention plan to address drug use or suspected drug activity especially within 250 feet of parks, playgrounds, schools, and youth centers including issuing citations, conducting assessments, and removing individuals for processing or detoxification services.
This ordinance allows the Health Service System to bypass certain labor laws regarding minimum compensation and health care accountability for its life and long-term disability insurance services contract. It has been officially passed and is now in effect.
Ordinance exempting the Health Service System’s Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance services contract from the requirements of Article 111 (Minimum Compensation) and Article 121 (Health Care Accountability) of the Labor and Employment Code.
This resolution approves an amendment to a contract with Lystek International Limited for managing Class A Biosolids, increasing the contract amount by $20.77 million and extending the term by two years to June 30, 2029. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor changes to the amendment before final execution, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.
Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Lystek International Limited, for Class A Biosolids management services for an increased amount of $20,770,000 and a total not to exceed amount of $36,670,000; to extend the term by two years from June 30, 2027 for a total term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2029; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration to make necessary, non-material changes to the Amendment 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.
This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept over $5.3 million in funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to support young adults in obtaining and keeping housing. The funds will be allocated to the Transitional Housing Program and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program.
Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for and accept the county allocation award under the California Department of Housing and Community Development Transitional Housing Program for an amount up to $4,741,224 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount up to $617,870 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.
This resolution approves a contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management, LLC for the operation and maintenance of baggage handling systems at the airport, totaling up to $30 million over three years starting November 1, 2025. The contract includes an option to extend for two additional years at the Airport Commission's discretion.
Resolution approving Award of Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50409, for Operation and Maintenance of Airport Baggage Handling Systems, between BEUMER Lifecycle Management, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for a term of three years, commencing on November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2028, with a single option to extend for two additional years, exercisable at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).
This resolution approves a contract between the City and the Children’s Council of San Francisco to support the implementation of the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, covering a period from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, with a budget of up to $436,382,686. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make necessary amendments to the contract without significantly changing its terms.
Resolution retroactively approving Contract No. 1000036005 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Children’s Council of San Francisco for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, for a three years and six months term from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028, and for a total not to exceed amount of $436,382,686; and authorizing DEC to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.
This resolution approves a contract with Wu Yee Children’s Services to support the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education for a term of 3 years and 6 months, with a total budget of up to $237.77 million. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.
Resolution retroactively approving Contract No. 1000036193 between City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Wu Yee Children’s Services for the implementation of the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, for a 3 year and 6 month term from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028, and for a total not to exceed amount of $237,770,265; and to authorize the DEC Director to enter into amendments or modifications 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 Grant Agreement or this Resolution.
This resolution approves an amendment to the lease for Muni operations at the Salesforce Transit Center, extending the lease until December 31, 2050, with options for two additional ten-year extensions. It also allows the Director of Transportation to make necessary changes to the lease that do not significantly increase costs or reduce benefits for the city.
Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority for continued Muni operations at the Salesforce Transit Center, located at First and Mission Streets, for a term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2050, with two ten-year extension options and a current estimated annual operating charge of $1,203,280; and to authorize the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Director of Transportation to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City or materially reduce the benefits and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Lease, as modified by the Lease Amendment or this Resolution.
The ordinance updates various procurement and labor regulations for the City, including creating a new analysis authority, revising contract requirements, and repealing outdated provisions related to business with Burma and hiring practices. It also sets new thresholds for certain contract applications and includes sunset clauses for some regulations.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) create a procurement legislative analysis authority for the City Administrator; 2) revise or create threshold dollar amounts for application of various contract requirements tied to the statutory Minimum Competitive Amount or statutory federal Single Audit Standard; 3) reorganize, standardize, and narrow Chapter 12F (relating to the MacBride Principles concerning Northern Ireland; including sunset of ordinance in 2036); 4) repeal Chapter 12J (relating to City business with Burma); and 5) narrow coverage of, and reduce meeting requirements in, Chapter 12L (relating to certain non-profit organizations receiving funds from the City); and amending the Labor and Employment Code to 6) reorganize, standardize, revise exemptions and waivers narrowing coverage, create threshold dollar amount for application tied to the statutorily based Minimum Competitive Amount, and update Article 131 (relating to nondiscrimination under City contracts; including sunset of ordinance in 2036) and repeal Article 132 (relating to nondiscrimination under City property contracts), while incorporating some of its provisions under Article 131; 7) reorganize, standardize, revise exemptions and waivers narrowing coverage, create a threshold dollar amount for application tied to the statutorily based Minimum Competitive Amount and update Article 151 (relating to City procurement of sweatfree goods); 8) repeal Article 141 (relating to salary history in the hiring process of City contractors), Article 142 (relating to criminal history in the hiring and employment process of City contractors), and Article 161 (relating to earned income credit forms for employees of City contractors).
This ordinance updates the rules for how the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund operates. It aims to improve the effectiveness of funding for community beautification projects and graffiti removal efforts.
Ordinance approving amendments to the Rules and Regulations for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund.
This resolution supports the rights of immigrants to access healthcare services without facing harassment or discrimination. It emphasizes the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect in healthcare settings.
Resolution supporting the rights of immigrants to seek healthcare with dignity, respect, and without harassment.
The resolution approves a $1,000,000 settlement between San Francisco and Providence Foundation for underpaying employees and failing to meet grant agreements. Of this amount, $480,724.25 will be distributed to affected employees, while the rest will return to the City, and Providence will face a five-year suspended debarment if they violate the settlement terms.
Resolution approving the settlement of an unlitigated claim by the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) against Providence Foundation of San Francisco (“Providence”) for $1,000,000 with $480,724.25 distributed to affected employees, and the remainder returning to the City; the claim arises out of a Debarment Proceeding initiated on May 6, 2024, by the City Attorney, acting as Charging Official pursuant to Chapter 28 of the Administrative Code; the claim involves underpayment of employees, reimbursement to the City for work that was not done, and other failures to comply with grant agreements and the San Francisco Municipal Codes; additional material terms of the settlement are rescission of the existing suspension order issued against Providence upon delivery of certain payments, and agreement to a Five-Year Suspended Debarment Order that would only be entered upon violation of the settlement agreement.
The resolution authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle claims against several pharmaceutical companies for $1.2 million to $2 million over ten years. These claims are related to the companies' alleged role in the opioid epidemic, which has created a public nuisance.
Resolution authorizing settlement of unlitigated claims on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Alvogen, Inc.; Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Apotex Inc.; Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.; Indivior Inc.; Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. for abatement funds in the range of $1,200,000 to $2,000,000 to be paid over 10 years; the claims relate to settling companies’ allegedly improper and unlawful practices, which contributed to the epidemic of opioid abuse and misuse and caused a public nuisance.
This ordinance waives certain development fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage construction and amends the local planning code regarding community advisory committees and definitions. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; 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.
The ordinance reallocates $400,000 from the General City Responsibility fund and $14,303 from the Department of Public Works to various projects in District 7, including median improvements, playground updates, and public art initiatives. It specifies funding for improvements in several neighborhoods, enhancing infrastructure and community spaces.
Ordinance de-appropriating $400,000 from General City Responsibility (GEN) and $14,303 from the Department of Public Works (DPW); and appropriating for District 7 Projects in the amounts of $164,303 to DPW for median improvements in Monterey Heights, new curb ramps in Westwood Park, sidewalk repair in Ingleside Terraces, and for Westwood Park pillars; $100,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) for playground update and black top at West Portal Elementary School, and for a mural and signage updates at Commodore Sloat Elementary; $50,000 to the Arts Commission (ART) for a mural on Monterey Boulevard; $50,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (ECN) for a series of art pop ups on Ocean Avenue; and $50,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for daylighting and bollards in Sunnyside in Fiscal Year (FY) FY2025-2026.
This ordinance reduces the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications businesses by reclassifying them to a lower tax category starting January 1, 2026. It also allows these businesses to continue receiving tax credits for opening physical locations in designated areas of the city.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications business activities by moving those activities from Category 5 to Category 4, beginning January 1, 2026, for purposes of the gross receipts tax and the homelessness gross receipts tax; and to retain taxpayers’ eligibility to take the tax credit for opening a physical location in designated areas of the City, as applied to gross receipts from telecommunications business activities.
This resolution approves an increase of $76 million to a contract for project management services related to the Terminal 3 West Modernization Project at the airport, raising the total contract amount to $126 million. It also extends the contract for an additional five years, now running until December 12, 2030.
Resolution approving Modification No. 15 to Airport Contract No. 10071.41, Project Management Support Services for the Terminal 3 West Modernization Project, with WCME JV, to increase the Contract amount by $76,000,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $126,000,000 and extend the Contract for services for an additional five years from December 31, 2025, for a total term of April 12, 2016 through December 12, 2030, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).
This resolution allows the Fleet Management Department to lease a property at 1908-1950 Innes Avenue for six years starting October 1, 2025, at an annual rent of $631,800, with options for rent increases and tenant improvements. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary amendments to the lease without significantly increasing costs or reducing benefits to the City.
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Fleet Management Department (“Central Shops”), to execute a Lease Agreement for 1908-1950 Innes Avenue for a term of six years to commence on October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031, with one five-year option to extend the term with Innes Group, LLC, at a base annual rent of $631,800 per year (approximately $21.60 per square foot) with three percent annual rent increases, and the City will contribute up to an additional $349,092 for tenant improvements; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments or modifications to the Lease including exercising 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 to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.
This resolution sets a property tax rate of $1.18268325 for every $100 of taxable property value in San Francisco, which will fund various local agencies and districts. It also establishes specific pass-through rates for residential tenants based on when their tenancy began, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Resolution levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.18268325 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, 2026.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to enter a grant agreement with the California Department of Healthcare Services for funding up to $10 million through June 30, 2027. It also gives the department the authority to manage the funds and make necessary adjustments to the agreement without significantly increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on execution of the Grant Agreement, through June 30, 2027, between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), acting by and through its Department of Public Health (“DPH”), and the California Department of Healthcare Services and its third-party administrator Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., having anticipated revenue to the City of $10,000,000; including a Permitted and Restricted Use; authorizing DPH to accept and expend grant funds; authorizing the Grantor to apply for a Receiver in the event of the City’s default; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant.
This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to accept and use up to $200,000 in grant funds from The Urban Institute to continue managing the Just Home Program from June 15, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It also permits HSH to make minor changes to the agreement without significantly impacting the city's obligations or benefits.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Subgrant Agreement with The Urban Institute for a total amount not to exceed $200,000 of Just Home Cohort 1 Continuation Funds; to retroactively accept and expend those grant funds to support continued project management of the Just Home Program for costs incurred June 15, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Subgrant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.
This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for shelter services at 711 Post Street, allowing Urban Alchemy to continue operations until March 31, 2026, with a total funding of up to $27,594,252. It also gives the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing the authority to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.
Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Urban Alchemy and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for shelter services and operations at 711 Post Street; extending the grant term by six months from September 30, 2025, for a total term of March 21, 2022, through March 31, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $4,879,570 for a total amount not to exceed $27,594,252; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.
This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding support for social services nonprofits. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through 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 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Capacity to Serve: Setting Social Services Nonprofits Up for Success;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.
This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding the use of AI in city government. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through his department heads and the annual budget.
Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Techs in the City - Government’s Opportunity to Seize the AI Moment;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.
This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding street safety in San Francisco. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through city departments and the annual budget process.
Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Failed Vision: Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.
This ordinance proposes to remove the ability for courts to award costs and attorney's fees to plaintiffs who win cases related to violations of the city's surveillance technology acquisition rules. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to delete the provision authorizing a court to award costs and attorney’s fees to a plaintiff who is a prevailing party in an action alleging a violation Administrative Code, Chapter 19B, governing the acquisition of Surveillance Technology.
This legislation involves a hearing to discuss shelter services at 711 Post Street and to evaluate Urban Alchemy's compliance with financial and contract requirements. It also requests a report from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing on these matters.
Hearing to receive information on options for shelter services and operations at 711 Post Street, and Urban Alchemy’s progress towards compliance with the City’s fiscal monitoring and contract monitoring requirements; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supporting Housing to report.
This ordinance updates definitions and regulations for mobile food facilities and related permits to align with California law, including new categories like compact mobile food operations and mobile support units. It also establishes fees for certain permits while waiving fees for compact mobile food operations and expands the Department of Public Works' authority to regulate these vendors.
Ordinance amending the Health and Business and Tax Regulations Codes to revise the definition of a mobile food facility permit, add definitions for compact mobile food operations, mobile support unit, and permitted auxiliary conveyance permits to reflect recent amendments to the California Retail Food Code, revise existing definitions of various other terms to reflect State law definitions in that Code, and expand the definition of stadium concession to include food facilities in stadiums with a seating capacity of 5,000 or more; establish annual permit and plan check fees for auxiliary conveyance, compact mobile food operation, and mobile support unit permits; and waive license and permit fees for compact mobile food operations; amending the Public Works Code to include a definition for compact mobile food operations and to expand the Department of Public Works’ street vending authority to include regulation of compact mobile food operations, and to require that Department to consult with the Department of Public Health and the Fire Department when issuing rules and regulations that regulate street vendors.
This resolution allows the Director of Property to sign a four-year lease with NPU, Inc. for the Old Mint at 88-5th Street, with options to extend for up to 15 additional years, and requires NPU, Inc. to pay 10% of their gross monthly revenue from the property. It also gives the Director the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed without significantly impacting the city's obligations or benefits.
Resolution authorizing and approving the Director of Property to execute a Lease Agreement for a term of four years with three five-year options to extend, to commence upon approval of this Resolution through July 31, 2029 with NPU, Inc. for the continued use of the Old Mint located at 88-5th Street, paying as participation rent, 10% of the gross monthly revenue generated from their use of the Old Mint; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments or modifications to the Lease including exercising 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, and do not material decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.
This ordinance aims to remove certain disclosure and reporting requirements for candidates running for specific city boards and for those making independent expenditures related to those candidates. It also seeks to eliminate related training, audit, and enforcement measures.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate statement of intention, disclosure, and reporting requirements for candidates seeking election to the Retirement Board, Health Service Board, and Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Board; eliminate third-party disclosure requirements for persons or entities making independent expenditures to support or oppose such candidates; and delete corresponding training, audit, and enforcement provisions.
This ordinance removes the need for contractors to submit a parking plan when applying for excavation permits for major work lasting 30 days or more, as well as for certain temporary street space occupancy permits. It also eliminates related fees and requirements for parking plan notices and reviews.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to eliminate the requirement for a contractor parking plan as a condition precedent for approval of excavation permits for major work that is 30 consecutive calendar days or longer and as a condition precedent of specified temporary street space occupancy permits for construction work, as well as the associated parking plan notice requirement and the parking plan review and inspection fees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance temporarily exempts transfers of specific rent-restricted affordable housing from the real property transfer tax, effective retroactively from April 12, 2024. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to temporarily exempt transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing from the real property transfer tax, retroactive to transfers on or after April 12, 2024; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This resolution approves a five-month extension of the contract for unarmed security guard services at San Francisco General Hospital, increasing the total contract amount by $2,186,000 to a maximum of $12,180,000. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution approving Amendment 4 between City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services for unarmed security guard services at San Francisco General Hospital, extending the contract by five months for a total term of February 15, 2023, through June 14, 2026, and increasing the contract amount by $2,186,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $12,180,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; 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.
This ordinance allows affordable housing projects and some other developments in San Francisco to postpone paying certain administrative fees. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Building Code to allow affordable housing projects and certain other projects to defer payment of certain administrative fees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance allows certain residential development projects to delay paying impact fees until they receive their first occupancy certificate. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to comply with California Government Code, Section 66007, by postponing the collection of development impact fees for designated residential development projects to the date of first certificate of occupancy or first temporary certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first; 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.
This ordinance approves a development agreement for a project at specific locations in San Francisco, which includes the payment of over $4.3 million for affordable housing and compliance with various city codes. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and environmental regulations.
Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the development of a project on certain real property known as 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansome Street, and 447 Battery Street, and generally bounded by Sansome Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, Battery Street to the east, and Merchant Street to the south; approving certain impact fees and accepting and appropriating a $4,310,710 additional affordable housing payment; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Administrative Code, Planning Code, Public Works Code, Labor and Employment Code, and Health Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This resolution approves a temporary reduction in rent for the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store lease, lowering the percentage rent to 28% for revenues up to $100 million and 32% for revenues above that, along with a minimum annual guarantee of $25 million for 2026. These changes will apply for Lease Years 7 through 10, from 2026 to 2029.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, temporarily reducing Percentage Rent to 28% of Gross Revenues up to $100,000,000 and 32% for Gross Revenues above $100,000,000 for Lease Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 (Lease Years 2026 through 2029), and a temporary reduction in the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) for the same period by establishing the MAG at $25,000,000 for 2026 (Lease Year 7), with annual adjustments as provided in the Lease, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.
This motion appoints Benjamin Tingle to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee, with his term set to end on November 21, 2026. The committee oversees the use of funds from general obligation bonds in San Francisco.
Motion appointing Benjamin Tingle, term ending November 21, 2026, to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee.
This ordinance allows the Department of Public Works to decide when contractors digging in public areas must have pollution liability insurance. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations is valid.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to authorize the Department of Public Works to determine the circumstances under which contractors performing excavation in the public right-of-way shall be required to obtain a pollution liability insurance policy; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $65 million in Certificates of Participation to fund street resurfacing and curb ramp improvements. It also approves related agreements and grants city officials the authority to manage the process of issuing these certificates.
Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of tax-exempt or taxable Certificates of Participation, in one or more series, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $65,000,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) contained in the Capital Plan and generally consisting of street resurfacing and curb ramp improvements; 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, 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, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.
The ordinance authorizes a $3,660,000 settlement with TPx Communications over allegations of under-collecting taxes owed under the Access Line Tax Ordinance. As part of the settlement, TPx must adhere to specific tax collection and remittance practices going forward, unless laws change significantly.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider against U.S. Telepacific Corp., dba TPx Communications (“TPx”) for $3,660,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-582552; entitled City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider v. AT&T Corporation, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations that TPx and other telecommunications companies knowingly under-collected and under-remitted amounts due under the Access Line Tax Ordinance in violation of the California False Claims Act; other material terms of the settlement are that TPx will collect and remit access line taxes in a certain manner in the future absent a material change in the law.
The ordinance authorizes a partial settlement of a lawsuit against the Sackler family and others, requiring them to pay between $8 million and $12 million over 15 years to address the opioid crisis in San Francisco. This lawsuit alleges that they contributed to the epidemic by promoting opioid sales despite awareness of its harmful effects.
Ordinance authorizing the partial settlement of the lawsuit filed on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against, inter alia, 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 (collectively, “Sacklers”) for abatement funds in the range of $8,000,000 to $12,000,000 to be paid over 15 years; 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 Purdue and the Sacklers contributed to the opioid crisis in San Francisco by incentivizing the sale and use of opioids despite knowledge of the growing epidemic caused by opioid misuse.
The ordinance authorizes a $15.4 million settlement with AT&T over allegations of underpayment of access line taxes. It also requires AT&T to collect and remit these taxes correctly in the future, unless laws change significantly.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider against AT&T Corp. and Pacific Bell Telephone Company (collectively, “AT&T”) for $15,400,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-582552; entitled City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider v. AT&T Corporation, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations that AT&T and other telecommunications companies knowingly under-collected and under-remitted amounts due under the Access Line Tax Ordinance in violation of the California False Claims Act; other material terms of the settlement are that AT&T will collect and remit access line taxes in a certain manner in the future absent a material change in the law.
This resolution approves an increase of $2,850,000 to a contract for project management support services at San Francisco International Airport, raising the total contract amount to $12,500,000. It also extends the contract term by 187 days, now running until December 31, 2026.
Resolution approving Modification No. 5 to Airport Contract No. 11365.41, Project Management Support Services for the San Francisco International Airport, International Terminal Building Phase 2 Project, with AGS, Inc., to increase the Contract amount by $2,850,000 for a total not to exceed the amount of $12,500,000 and extend the Contract term for services by 187 days from June 27, 2026, for a total term of June 16, 2020, through December 31, 2026, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $300,000 in-kind grant from the Union Square Alliance for upgrading the sound system at the Union Square Plaza stage. The improvements will take effect once the resolution is approved and the project is substantially completed.
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept an in-kind grant from the Union Square Alliance valued at approximately $300,000 for sound system improvements at the Union Square Plaza stage, effective upon approval of this Resolution through notice of substantial completion.
This resolution allows Bridge-Potrero Community Associates LLC to maintain certain structures and landscaping in public spaces, like sidewalks and walkways. It also gives the Public Works Director the authority to manage maintenance responsibilities and make minor adjustments to the permit as needed.
Resolution granting revocable permission under Public Works Code, Sections 786 et seq. to Bridge-Potrero Community Associates LLC to maintain encroachments in the public right-of-way, including but not limited to custom paving materials, benches, landscaping, irrigation, drainage facilities, walkways, and retaining walls; delegating authority to the Public Works Director to assign responsibility for sidewalk maintenance and liability to various entities; adopting environmental 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; and to authorize the Public Works Director 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 ordinance aims to change the public financing program for mayoral and Board of Supervisors candidates by simplifying expenditure limits and increasing the campaign contribution cap from $500 to $1,000. It also allows the Ethics Commission to adjust contribution limits based on inflation and designate the website for campaign advertisement disclaimers.
Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify the public financing program for candidates for the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors by replacing the current process of continuous adjustments of individual expenditure ceilings to an approach in which the ceiling is removed for candidates within the race once certain spending reaches a specified amount, and adjusting reporting requirements; raising the contribution limit for contributions to candidates for local office from $500 to $1,000 and authorizing the Ethics Commission to adjust the contribution limit going forward for changes in the Consumer Price Index; allowing the Ethics Commission to designate the website to be used in campaign advertisement disclaimers; and increasing the rate at which public funding is made available to qualified candidates for Mayor or Board of Supervisors.
This ordinance allows developers of Accessory Dwelling Units to postpone paying certain fees, while also confirming compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies. It aims to support housing development by easing financial burdens on project sponsors.
Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units; 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.
This hearing will discuss releasing $3 million in reserved funds to support the general operating needs of the San Francisco Zoo. The funds were previously set aside by the Board of Supervisors.
Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the San Francisco Zoo, placed on Budget and Finance Committee reserve by Board of Supervisors Ordinance No. 119-25 in the amount of $3,000,000 to fund the general operating needs for the San Francisco Zoological Society.
This ordinance clarifies the time limits for appealing decisions made by the Zoning Administrator and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations. It also confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and public welfare needs.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code and the Planning Code to clarify time periods for appeals of decisions or determinations by the Zoning Administrator; 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.
This ordinance allocates nearly $5.77 million for affordable housing projects, funded primarily through tax increment revenue bonds related to Treasure Island. The funds will be held in reserve until the bonds are sold and proceeds are received in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Ordinance appropriating $5,769,288 consisting of $5,500,000 from the issuance of Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District (IRFD) No. 1 Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and $269,288 accumulated interest earnings from the Series 2022B and Series 2023B Treasure Island IRFD Bond to fund affordable housing projects to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and receipt of proceeds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $31 million in bonds for the Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District. It also approves necessary documents and agreements related to the bond issuance.
Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 7-17 and authorizing the issuance and sale by the City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) of one or more series of bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $31,000,000; approving an Official Statement, one or more supplements to Indentures of Trust and Continuing Disclosure Certificates, one or more Bond Purchase Agreements with a joint exercise of powers authority and the bond underwriter, and other related documents, as defined herein; and making other related determinations, as defined herein.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to apply for over $25 million in grants from the California Department of Health Care Services to improve behavioral health infrastructure. The funding will support projects under the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024, with grant terms lasting up to 10 years.
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to submit applications to the California Department of Health Care Services, under the Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (Bond BHCIP) Round 2 Unmet Needs Program, pursuant to the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024, for grants with terms not to exceed 10 years, with anticipated revenue to the City in excess of $25,000,000.
This resolution calls on San Francisco and California law enforcement to align data sharing practices with sanctuary laws to build trust within immigrant communities. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.
Resolution urging San Francisco and California law enforcement agencies to ensure proper compliance between data sharing laws and local and statewide sanctuary laws to assure trust in law enforcement to our vulnerable immigrant communities.
This ordinance extends the suspension of the cannabis business tax in San Francisco until December 31, 2035, and removes related references from the Business and Tax Regulations Code. This means cannabis businesses will not have to pay this tax during that period.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend the suspension of the cannabis business tax, through December 31, 2035, and remove references to the cannabis business tax from the common administrative provisions of the Code.
This ordinance requires that certain fees related to development applications be paid when the application is submitted and adjusts environmental review fees for larger projects. It also eliminates a separate fee schedule for specific categorical exemptions under state environmental law and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require certain Planning Department fees to be paid to the Department at the time the Development Application is submitted, modify the environmental review fees for large projects, and remove the separate fee schedule for “Class 32” categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act; 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.
This ordinance changes the approval process for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in San Francisco by eliminating appeals to the Board of Appeals and increasing size limits for certain new detached ADUs on single-family lots. It also confirms compliance with state law and local planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Business and Tax Regulations Code to modify the City’s State-mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”) approval process and conform to changes to State ADU law, including by removing any appeal to the Board of Appeals, and increasing size limits for certain detached, new construction ADUs on a lot containing a single-family dwelling; 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.
This hearing aims to discuss the city's incentives and penalties for dealing with vacant and neglected properties in commercial areas. It requests reports from several city departments to provide information on the issue.
Hearing to report on City incentives and penalties surrounding vacant and blighted properties on commercial corridors; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection, Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector, and Public Works to report.
This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to receive and use a $167,021 grant from the San Francisco Superior Court for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program from September 2024 to August 2026. The funding will support activities and services related to crisis intervention.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $167,021 from the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, for the grant period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2026, to support the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program activities and services.
This resolution approves an increase of $1,727,928 to the existing contract with Project Open Hand for HIV/AIDS food and nutrition services, raising the total contract amount to $20,528,272. The contract term remains unchanged, running from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2027, and allows for minor amendments by the Department of Public Health as needed.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the agreement between the City, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Project Open Hand, to provide HIV/AIDS food and nutrition services, to increase the contract amount by $1,727,928 for a new total not to exceed amount of $20,528,272 with no changes to the term of April 1, 2017, through March 31, 2027; and to authorize DPH 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 allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to secure funding from the California Department of State Hospitals for a mental health diversion program aimed at individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial, covering a five-year period from July 2025 to June 2030, with expected revenue of $15,060,000. It also permits the Department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to enter into an agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals, to provide funding for the Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Mental Health Diversion Program for individuals found incompetent to stand trial for a term of five years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, having anticipated revenue of $15,060,000; and authorizing DPH 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 allows the City to lease 4,009 square feet of property at 8 Boardman Place for the Public Defender’s Office for five years, with options to extend, at a starting annual rent of $144,000. The lease will begin after necessary improvements are completed, with rent payments starting three months later.
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to lease 4,009 square feet of real property for the Public Defender’s Office, located at 8 Boardman Place, for a five year term with two five-year options to extend at 95% of fair market value, at an annual base rent of $144,000 ($84,000 in the first year of the lease term), from STEEL ARC, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, effective upon approval of this Resolution and the lease term to commence upon completion of tenant improvements, rent payments will begin three months after lease commencement; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the lease that do not otherwise materially increase the obligation or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.
This resolution approves a contract to purchase three 40-foot and three 60-foot battery-electric transit buses, along with necessary parts and training, for a total cost of approximately $10.8 million. The contract will last until December 2027, with an option to extend it to December 2029, and allows for minor amendments by the Acting Director of Transportation.
Resolution approving an agreement with Solaris Bus US, Inc., to procure three 40-ft and three 60-ft battery-electric transit buses from Solaris Bus US, Inc., along with associated spare parts, special tools, manuals, and training through assigned options established under a procurement conducted by King County Metro, which requires anticipated expenditures of $10,819,849 which includes a contract for an amount not to exceed $9,964,706 and a term until December 19, 2027, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with options to extend the contract to December 19, 2029, and responsibility for the payment of an estimated $855,143 in taxes; and to authorize the Acting Director of Transportation 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.
This resolution allows the City to issue a multifamily housing revenue note for up to $84.1 million to finance the construction of a 127-unit rental housing project at 505 Mayor Edwin M. Lee Avenue. It also approves various agreements related to the loans and grants authority to city officials to carry out the necessary actions for the project.
Resolution approving for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $84,116,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 127-unit (plus one manager’s unit) multifamily rental housing project expected to be located at 505 Mayor Edwin M. Lee Avenue (formerly known as 11 Frida Kahlo Way) (Assessor’s Parcel Block No: 3180-202), known as “Balboa Reservoir - Building E”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement, providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender to the City, and the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a project loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. (the “Borrower”); approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the note and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution and related matters, as defined herein.
This ordinance aims to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage development, while also proposing changes to the residential special use district and the sunset of the Community Advisory Committee. It includes affirmations regarding environmental impact and consistency with city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; 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.
This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to extend and amend its contract with Collection Solutions Software, Inc. for five more years to help collect overdue taxes and debts, increasing the total contract amount to nearly $6.92 million. The contract will now run from December 1, 2016, through November 30, 2030, with an option to renew for an additional five years.
Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to execute Amendment No. 4 for a service and support agreement with Collection Solutions Software, Inc. to enable the City and County of San Francisco to collect delinquent taxes and other debts, to extend the contract term for five years, from November 30, 2025, for a total term of December 1, 2016, through November 30, 2030, with one option to renew for an additional five years, increasing the contract amount by $2,453,072.85 for a total amount not to exceed $6,919,547.85 to commence upon Board of Supervisors and Mayoral approval.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $63,254 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $63,254 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to train and procure equipment for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
This resolution allows the Department of Technology to extend its contract with AT&T for public safety wireless communications services for first responders by 18 months and increases the total contract amount by over $7.3 million. The new contract term will run from June 23, 2020, to April 21, 2027, with a total not exceeding approximately $29.6 million.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to approve the Second Amendment with AT&T dba AT&T Mobility to purchase public safety-grade wireless communications services for first responders, extending the term by eighteen months from October 21, 2025, for a total term of June 23, 2020, through April 21, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,319,751 for a total contract amount not to exceed $29,572,719 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
This resolution approves a contract for the City to purchase diesel fuel from Golden Gate Petroleum for up to $195 million over five years, starting November 1, 2025. It also allows for contract amendments that do not significantly increase the City's obligations.
Resolution approving the Contract between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration ("OCA"), and Golden Gate Petroleum (“Contractor”) for the supply of diesel fuel for a total not to exceed amount of $195,000,000 and an initial term of five years commencing on November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2030, with the option to extend for up to three additional years; 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.
This resolution approves a contract for the City to purchase gasoline fuel from Pacific Coast Petroleum for up to $93 million over five years, starting November 1, 2025. It also allows for potential extensions and minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution approving the Contract between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”), and Pacific Coast Petroleum (“Contractor”) for the supply of gasoline fuel for a total not to exceed amount of $93,000,000 and an initial term of five years commencing on November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2030, with the option to extend for up to three additional years; 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.
This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to amend a grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan to enhance services in permanent supportive housing, extending the agreement through December 31, 2025, and increasing funding by $2,820,000. It also permits automatic yearly renewals and authorizes HSH to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Grant Agreement Amendment effective July 1, 2025, between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), acting by and through HSH, and the San Francisco Health Plan, to continue to provide enhanced onsite services in permanent supportive housing and data integration under the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program; amending the existing term of the Grant Agreement through December 31, 2025, with automatic one-year term renewals effective January 1st of each year until the Grant Agreement is terminated by either party; increasing the grant amount by $2,820,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $6,047,884; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.
This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to accept and use a $233,256 grant from the State of California to fund a wage theft enforcement program for one year, starting August 1, 2025. It has already been approved.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $233,256 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, 2025, through July 31, 2026.
This ordinance amends tax regulations to exempt low-income housing partnerships from gross receipts tax and business registration fees starting in 2026, and it also exempts the City and certain property holders from the commercial vacancy tax with retroactive effects. Additionally, it mandates refunds for commercial vacancy taxes already paid by those exempted parties.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exclude from gross receipts tax the gross receipts of low-income housing partnerships received from the lease of residential real estate beginning with the 2026 tax year; suspend the business registration certificate and fee requirements for those partnerships beginning with the registration year commencing April 1, 2026; exempt the City from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2025; and exempt persons holding property to be used for City-sponsored affordable housing projects from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2022, and refund commercial vacancy taxes paid by exempt persons.
The ordinance creates a temporary amnesty program for properties with violations, allowing them to be recognized as noncomplying structures while waiving associated fees and penalties. It also streamlines the application process for these properties and requires certification of their existing conditions.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: create a time-limited amnesty program for properties listed on the Department of Building Inspection’s Internal Quality Control Audit and subject to a Notice of Violation; consider those properties as noncomplying structures and nonconforming uses following certification; and waive fees and penalties associated with the Planning Department’s review of requests for amnesty, and refund any fees and penalties already paid by amnesty projects; amending the Building Code to: require certification of existing conditions for amnesty projects; prohibit expansion or intensification of non-complying amnesty structures; create a streamlined process for reviewing amnesty project applications; and waive fees associated with amnesty projects, and refund any fees and penalties already paid by amnesty projects; 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 necessity and convenience under Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance aims to ensure fair distribution of homeless shelters and behavioral health facilities by preventing new City-funded ones from being placed in neighborhoods that already have a higher proportion of such services compared to their unsheltered population. It also prohibits new shelters from being located within 300 feet of existing ones, though the Board of Supervisors can waive these rules if deemed beneficial for the public.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to promote equitable access to shelter and behavioral health services by prohibiting the City from siting a new, City-funded homeless shelter, transitional housing facility, or certain behavioral health residential care and treatment facilities (collectively, “Covered Facilities”) in a neighborhood where the neighborhood’s share of the City’s shelter and transitional housing beds exceeds the neighborhood’s share of the City’s unsheltered persons, and prohibiting the City from siting a new City-funded homeless shelter within 300 feet of an existing homeless shelter; and authorizing the Board of Supervisors to waive these prohibitions upon a finding that approving the Covered Facility or homeless shelter at the proposed location is in the public interest; and providing that this ordinance shall sunset on December 31, 2031.
The ordinance authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit against Verizon for $2,280,000 due to allegations of under-collecting and under-remitting access line tax payments. This lawsuit was filed in January 2020 under the California False Claims Act.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider against MCI Communications Services LLC; MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC; Verizon Business Network Services LLC; and XO Communications Services, LLC (collectively “Verizon”) for $2,280,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-582552; entitled City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider v. AT&T Corporation, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations that the defendants knowingly under-collected and under-remitted amounts due under the access line tax in violation of the California False Claims Act.
The resolution allows various city offices to seek donations from private and nonprofit entities to provide legal and non-legal support for immigrant communities, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, environmental protection, and racial equity initiatives. This can be done without adhering to the Behested Payment Ordinance.
Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor, Office of the City Attorney, Office of the City Administrator, and the head of each division, office, and department under the supervision of the City Administrator to solicit donations from various private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and other entities to support 1) the urgent provision of legal services related to the creation and enforcement of immigration laws, regulations, and policies, including litigation and regulatory reform efforts at the local, state, and federal level and non-legal services and support for the City’s immigrant communities, 2) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending and supporting LGBTQ+ rights, 3) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending and supporting reproductive rights, 4) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending existing environmental protection laws and promoting environmental protection efforts, and 5) goods and services, including legal services, related to racial equity initiatives, all notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.
This resolution approves a funding and license agreement for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to build and maintain a solar power system at the Mission Bay School, costing up to $653,033 over 30 years. The agreement will start on October 31, 2025, and end on October 31, 2055.
Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Funding and License Agreement between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the San Francisco Unified School District for the construction, operation, and maintenance of an on-site solar photovoltaic system at the Mission Bay School, for an amount not to exceed $653,033 for a duration of 30 years from October 31, 2025, through October 31, 2055, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase a contract with APX Inc. for power scheduling and support services, adding nearly $366 million to the contract total and extending its duration until May 2020. The amendment is necessary for processing power transmission service charges.
Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. PRO.0152, Power Scheduling Coordination and Related Support Services, with APX Inc., to allow for the processing of the California Independent System Operator power transmission service charges, to increase the contract by $365,749,222 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $1,261,492,022 and to extend the contract term for an additional three years starting March 10, 2027, for a total term of May 31 2022, through May 25, 2030, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.