Legislation

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $195,000 related to property damage from flooding. The lawsuit was filed by Annamarie Faro and Howard Kevin White in November 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Annamarie Faro and Howard Kevin White against the City and County of San Francisco for $195,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 9, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-610311; entitled Annamarie Faro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit alleged property damage arising from flooding.

This resolution approves a settlement of $90,201 to 24th and Mission Partners for property damage due to flooding linked to a sewer main obstruction. The claim was filed on May 7, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by 24th and Mission Partners against the City and County of San Francisco for $90,201; the claim was filed on May 7, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a sewer main obstruction.

This resolution approves a payment of $108,681.38 to Awad Faddoul to settle a claim for property damage due to flooding linked to a sewer main obstruction. The claim was filed on May 7, 2024, and the resolution has been passed by the city.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Awad Faddoul against the City and County of San Francisco for $108,681.38; the claim was filed on May 7, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a sewer main obstruction.

This ordinance allows the Department of Human Resources to manage the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program and the Catastrophic Illness Program for the family members of city employees. It updates the Administrative Code to facilitate these functions.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Department of Human Resources to carry out various functions in the administration of the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program for City employees and the Catastrophic Illness Program for Family Members of City employees.

This motion appoints Adena Gilbert, Hilary Winslow, Quirina Mitchell, and Paul Bellar to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, with their terms set to end on September 6, 2027. The residency requirement for Adena Gilbert has been waived.

Motion appointing Adena Gilbert (residency requirement waived), Hilary Winslow, Quirina Mitchell, and Paul Bellar, terms ending September 6, 2027, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1.

This motion appoints five individuals to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2, with their terms set to end on September 6, 2027. The residency requirement has been waived for two of the appointees.

Motion appointing Louisa Mendoza, Nicholas Goldman, Michelle Domingo (residency requirement waived), Joyce Lewis, and Claire Ervin Lee (residency requirement waived), terms ending September 6, 2027, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2.

This motion appoints Mark Dickow to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3, with his term set to end on September 6, 2027. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion appointing Mark Dickow, term ending September 6, 2027, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3.

This ordinance makes newly constructed housing units that received occupancy certificates between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, subject to rent control, depending on future changes to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. It also clarifies existing laws regarding exemptions from rent control under Costa-Hawkins.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act; and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins.

This resolution urges the City Attorney and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to quickly settle their lawsuit with the EPA concerning the Clean Water Act. It aims to expedite resolution for better water management and compliance.

Resolution urging the City Attorney and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to immediately resolve its lawsuit regarding the Clean Water Act with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

This ordinance aims to extend rent control to newly constructed housing units that received occupancy certificates between June 14, 1979, and November 5, 2024, depending on future changes to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. It also seeks to clarify existing laws regarding exemptions from rent control under Costa-Hawkins.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and November 5, 2024, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act; and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins.

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).

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.

This motion appoints Bruce Wolfe to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force until April 27, 2025, and appoints Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, and David Pilpel to the same task force until April 27, 2026. The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force is responsible for promoting transparency in government operations.

Motion appointing Bruce Wolfe, term ending April 27, 2025, and Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, and David Pilpel, terms ending April 27, 2026, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.

The ordinance establishes two designated Entertainment Zones in San Francisco: one in the Mid-Market area and another near the arena. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish two Entertainment Zones: the Mid-Market Entertainment Zone, on Market Street between 5th Street and 6th Street, with eastern boundaries at Mason Street on the north side of Market Street and at 5th Street on the south side of Market Street, and western boundaries at the intersection of Golden Gate Avenue and Taylor Street on the north side of Market Street and at 6th Street on the south side of Market Street; and the Arena Entertainment Zone, bounded by Warriors Way on the north, Terry A. Francois Boulevard on the east, 16th Street on the south, and 3rd Street on the west; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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.

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.

This ordinance allows for the creation of a governing body, called the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1, to oversee multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts in San Francisco. It aims to facilitate funding for infrastructure projects in these areas.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1 to act as the governing body of multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts.

This ordinance ensures that client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR) remains confidential and clarifies OVWR's responsibilities. It also transfers the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) to OVWR, requiring SHARP to provide trauma-informed assistance to victims during City processes without hindering law enforcement investigations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function.

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.

The ordinance creates a program to simplify the permitting process for public events in the Greater Downtown Area and designates specific locations as Entertainment Zones where attendees can consume alcohol purchased from local businesses during these events. It also updates various codes to support this program and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program (“Greater Downtown Activation Program”) to coordinate and streamline permitting for Community Benefit District-sponsored public events taking place at certain locations in the Greater Downtown Area, and to designate Greater Downtown Activation Program locations as Entertainment Zones to allow the off-site consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within the Entertainment Zone during events; amending the Public Works Code to establish the requirements for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; amending the Fire Code to establish a new permit type for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

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.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Mike Chen to serve on the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors until March 1, 2025. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Mike Chen to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2025.

This motion appoints seven individuals to the Urban Forestry Council, with some having their residency requirements waived. Their terms will cover the period until November 18, 2024, and then from November 18, 2024, to November 18, 2026.

Motion appointing Morgan Vaisset-Fauvel (residency requirement waived), Karla Nagy, Pamela Nagle, Edgar Xochitl Flores, Caroline Scanlan (residency requirement waived), Joshua Klipp, and Antonio Moreno to the Urban Forestry Council, for the unexpired terms ending November 18, 2024, and terms beginning November 18, 2024, and ending November 18, 2026.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Eleanor Blume to serve on the Public Works Commission until July 2, 2026. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Eleanor Blume to the Public Works Commission, for a term ending July 2, 2026.

This legislation schedules a closed session for the Board of Supervisors to discuss legal matters related to a case involving the City and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The meeting is set for September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m.

Closed Session for the Board of Supervisors to convene on September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9, and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(1), for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding existing litigation in which the City is a party: City and County of San Francisco v. United States Environmental Protection Agency (United States Supreme Court) Case No. 23-753; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M24-085 (File No. 240889), approved on September 17, 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.

The ordinance reduces how often the Shelter Monitoring Committee visits shelters and sets criteria for when additional visits are needed based on complaints. It also updates shelter standards, including requirements for shower facilities and sleeping arrangements, and changes the complaint process and eligibility for committee membership.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reduce the frequency of Shelter Monitoring Committee (“Committee”) site visits; require the Committee to establish in its bylaws the threshold number of complaints or out-of-compliance findings during a year that would trigger additional site visits; revise eligibility criteria for Seat 1 on the Committee; revise the Standards of Care for City Shelters by establishing requirements for shower stalls with working hot and cold water controls, minimum passing space for sleeping units that are not up against a wall or partition, and signage posting regarding availability of translation services; eliminate the minimum shelter stay requirement for single adult reservations; revise the complaint process and investigation procedure; and update several programmatic terms.

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.

This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) for certain city officials and employees, reflecting changes in titles and staffing. It also clarifies what information these officials and employees need to disclose regarding their financial interests.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements by adding, deleting, and changing titles of certain designated officials and employees to reflect organizational and staffing changes, and by refining disclosure requirements for certain designated officials and employees.

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.

This motion appoints Claudia Quinonez to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council for District 4, with her term ending on March 19, 2027, and the residency requirement for her appointment has been waived. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Claudia Quinonez (residency requirement waived), term ending March 19, 2027, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (District 4).

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.

This resolution approves the termination of a lease agreement for retail space at San Francisco International Airport between Minute Suites Travelers Retreat and the city. It allows the city to end the lease for the specified retail concession.

Resolution approving Lease Termination Agreement for the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Retail Concession Lease 8 at San Francisco International Airport, Lease No. 20-0045, between Minute Suites Travelers Retreat SFO, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.

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.

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.

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.

This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates the effectiveness of San Francisco's commissions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Hearing on the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions."

This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of San Francisco's infrastructure. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Hearing on the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Building San Francisco: Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining City Infrastructure."

This resolution approves a settlement of $2,117.88 for a City and County employee whose personal property was damaged or stolen while performing their job. The settlement is contingent upon approval from the Board of Supervisors as outlined in the Administrative Code.

Resolution approving the settlement of claims for cost of personal property of City and County Employee damaged/stolen in the line of duty in the amount of $2,117.88 subject to Board of Supervisors approval under Administrative Code, Section 10.25-9.

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.

This motion approves Jackie Chen's nomination to the Treasury Oversight Committee, with the residency requirement waived, for a term that will end on June 17, 2026. The motion has passed.

Motion approving the Treasurer’s nomination of Jackie Chen (residency requirement waived) to the Treasury Oversight Committee, for a term ending June 17, 2026.

The motion allows the Board of Supervisors to meet privately on September 24, 2024, to discuss legal matters with the City Attorney related to a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This meeting is in accordance with state and local laws regarding closed sessions for litigation.

Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9, and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(1), for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding existing litigation in which the City is a party: City and County of San Francisco v. United States Environmental Protection Agency (United States Supreme Court) Case No. 23-753.

The ordinance authorizes a $100,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Robert Lasky against the City related to personal injuries from a utility vault on a City sidewalk. The settlement includes a payment to Lasky from Pacific Bell Telephone Company, which owns the vault.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Robert Lasky against City and County of San Francisco for a payment to the City of $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 13, 2021, in San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-21-594463; entitled Robert Lasky v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves personal injuries sustained on a utility vault owned by Defendant/Cross-Defendant Pacific Bell Telephone Company and embedded in a City sidewalk; other material terms of the settlement are a payment to Plaintiff by Defendant/Cross-Defendant Pacific Bell Telephone Company.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with RES System 3, LLC for $2.6 million related to a breach of contract concerning the Warnerville electrical substation. The settlement includes a mutual release of claims, with some exceptions for latent defects and warranty issues.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by RES System 3, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,600,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 26, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, case number CGC-22-601949, and later transferred to Alameda County Superior Court, case number 23-CV-037877; entitled RES System 3, LLC v. City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; the lawsuit involves alleged breach of contract and related cost impacts arising from the design and construction of the Warnerville electrical substation in Oakdale, California; other material terms of the settlement are a mutual release of claims between the parties with limited exceptions for latent defects and warranty items.

This ordinance prohibits the use of algorithmic devices to determine rents or manage occupancy for residential units in San Francisco. It aims to ensure that housing decisions are made without automated systems that could lead to unfair practices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units located in San Francisco.

This resolution updates the boundaries of an area in San Francisco designated as an Infill Opportunity Zone, which is intended to help manage congestion in the city. It aligns with California state law to improve planning and development in the designated zone.

Resolution updating the area designated as an Infill Opportunity Zone for Congestion Management Planning in the City and County of San Francisco under California Government Code, Section 65088 et seq.

This resolution expresses the Board of Supervisors' intention to enhance local rent control protections if the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed in the upcoming ballot measure on November 5, 2024. It is a proactive step to prepare for potential changes in rent control laws.

Resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors intent to expand local rent control protections to go into effect if the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed via ballot measure on November 5, 2024.

The ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $29 million in Certificates of Participation to help fund the acquisition of the Concourse Garage. It also allows for the issuance of commercial paper notes and outlines various agreements related to the financing and management of the property.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation on a tax-exempt or taxable basis evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $29,000,000 to fund all or a portion of the acquisition of the Concourse Garage; authorizing the issuance of commercial paper notes in advance of the delivery of the Certificates; approving the form of Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); authorizing the selection of the Trustee by the Director of Public Finance; approving respective forms of a Property Lease and a Lease Agreement, each between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee for the lease and lease back of certain property and facilities of the City; approving the forms of Purchase Contract, Official Notice of Sale, and Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the form and execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, execution, sale and delivery of the Certificates, including termination of the Ground Lease and transfer of the Concourse Garage property and related property to the City and County of San Francisco under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission; approving modifications to documents and agreements; declaring the City’s intent to reimburse certain expenditures; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The ordinance establishes a voluntary three-year program called "Cash Not Drugs," which provides eligible participants in the County Adult Assistance Programs a weekly payment of up to $100 if they test negative for illicit drugs and engage in substance use disorder treatment. It also exempts these payments from the eligibility calculations for CAAP benefits and includes a six-month implementation plan before the program starts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Human Services Agency, in coordination with the Department of Public Health, to establish a voluntary three-year sobriety and recovery incentive treatment program, known as “Cash Not Drugs,” to provide a weekly payment of up to $100 to eligible beneficiaries of the County Adult Assistance Programs (“CAAP”) who have been screened for a substance use disorder and referred to substance use disorder treatment as a condition of further receipt of CAAP benefits, and who test negative for illicit drugs once per week; exempting the Cash Not Drugs payments from the CAAP eligibility calculation; providing for a six-month implementation plan before the program becomes operational; and revising the Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund to include the Cash Not Drugs program as a permitted use of funds.

This motion approves the appointment of Greg Wagner to the Treasury Oversight Committee, with his term set to end on June 17, 2026. The motion has successfully passed.

Motion approving the Treasurer’s nomination of Greg Wagner, term ending June 17, 2026, to the Treasury Oversight Committee.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase its contract with AECOM Technical Services by $9 million, raising the total contract amount to $20 million, to support planning, design, and engineering for improvements to dam and reservoir facilities. The contract's duration remains unchanged, running from April 16, 2020, to April 15, 2031.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No.1 to Contract No. PRO.0138.C with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., increasing the contract by $9,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $20,000,000 with no change to the term of April 16, 2020, through April 15, 2031, to continue providing planning, design, and engineering support of improvements to various dam and reservoir facilities, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Avni Jamdar to serve on the Public Utilities Commission until August 1, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Avni Jamdar to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Joshua Arce to serve on the Public Utilities Commission until August 1, 2026. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Joshua Arce to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2026.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Stephen Leveroni to serve on the Public Utilities Commission until August 1, 2028. The motion has already passed.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Stephen Leveroni to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2028.

This resolution approves a past agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for reimbursable services at the airport, which started on November 25, 2014. The agreement can be terminated by either party with 90 days' written notice.

Resolution retroactively approving the Section 559 Reimbursable Services Agreement, Contract No. 50020, between United States Customs and Border Protection and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, with a commencement date of November 25, 2014, for an indefinite term, terminable upon either party by 90 days’ written notice.

This resolution approves the Police Commission's Statement of Purpose, which outlines its role and responsibilities in overseeing the police department. It is part of the city's governance framework as specified in the city charter.

Resolution approving the Police Commission’s Statement of Purpose, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.102(2).

The resolution approves a lease agreement allowing Air Premia, Inc. to operate flights at San Francisco International Airport until June 30, 2033. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and gives the Airport Director authority to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and Air Premia, Inc. to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, for a term commencing on the first day of the calendar month immediately following the receipt of full City approvals of the Lease through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Airport Director to enter into 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.

This resolution approves a change to the lease agreement with DFS Group for duty-free and luxury stores at the airport, allowing for reduced rent until the end of 2023 if they complete construction in designated terminals by specified deadlines. The overall lease term remains unchanged, lasting until March 31, 2034.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 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, modifying the reduced rent structure from May 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, contingent upon Tenant’s construction of its location in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 by December 31, 2024, and its other location in Terminal 2 by March 31, 2025, with no change to the 14-year term of April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2034, to be effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors.

The ordinance authorizes the city to settle a lawsuit for $93,000 related to changes in landlord-tenant buyout negotiation requirements. The lawsuit was filed by several housing associations challenging the amendments made to the San Francisco Administrative Code.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Francisco Apartment Association, San Francisco Association of Realtors, Coalition for Better Housing, and Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute against the City and County of San Francisco for $93,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 12, 2020, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CPF 20-517087; entitled San Francisco Apartment Association, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a Petition for Writ of Mandate challenging Ordinance No. 36-20, which amended San Francisco Administrative Code § 37.9E to revise the requirements that landlord must follow when engaging in buyout negotiations with tenants.

This motion appoints Beverly Karnatz to the Commission on Disability and Aging Advisory Council, with her term set to end on March 31, 2026. The council advises the city on issues affecting people with disabilities and older adults.

Motion appointing Beverly Karnatz, term ending March 31, 2026, to the Commission on Disability and Aging Advisory Council.

This motion appoints Delia Fitzpatrick to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council, with her term set to end on September 14, 2026. The council focuses on improving child care services in San Francisco.

Motion appointing Delia Fitzpatrick, term ending September 14, 2026, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council.