Legislation

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 repeals the existing 2022 Plumbing Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Plumbing Code that aligns with the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Plumbing Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Plumbing Code consisting of the 2025 California Plumbing Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2022 Mechanical Code and replaces it with the 2025 Mechanical Code, which includes specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Mechanical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Mechanical Code consisting of the 2025 California Mechanical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2022 Electrical Code and replaces it with the 2025 Electrical Code, which includes specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Electrical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Electrical Code consisting of the 2025 California Electrical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Green Building Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Green Building Code that aligns with California's updated standards, effective January 1, 2026. It also includes necessary environmental and local condition findings and mandates the Clerk to submit the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Green Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Green Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings, findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code, and findings under the California Public Resources Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the current 2022 Existing Building Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Existing Building Code, which aligns with the updated California standards and includes local amendments. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Board of Supervisors will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Existing Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Existing Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Existing Building Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Building Code and replaces it with the new 2025 Building Code, which includes updates from the 2025 California Building Code and Residential Code, tailored for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send the necessary documents to the California Building Standards Commission.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

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 allows the Director of Property to lease about 11,894 square feet at 845 Jackson Street from the Chinese Hospital Association for three years, with an option to extend for one year, at an annual rent of $499,548. It also authorizes the Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a lease of approximately 11,894 square feet of real property located at 845 Jackson Street on the 4th Floor with Chinese Hospital Association, as Landlord, for an initial term of three years with one option to extend the term for one-year, effective upon approval of this Resolution, for an initial annual base rent of $499,548 (or $42 per square foot annually) (“Lease”); authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to execute the Lease; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into other amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

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.

This resolution urges UCSF to ensure fair pay for Clinical Social Workers in its Campus division, who currently earn 31% less than those in the Medical Center. It aims to eliminate the pay disparity and promote equitable compensation within the university's mental health services.

Resolution urging the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to support equitable compensation for the University Professional and Technical Employees Communications Workers of America Local 9119 (UPTE-CWA 9119) Clinical Social Workers at UCSF and end the two-tiered mental health system between the University’s Medical Center Clinical Social Workers (CSWs) and “Campus” Clinical Social Workers, resulting in Campus CSWs earning 31% less on average than their Medical Center counterparts.

The ordinance updates the Health Code to require that new buildings and major renovations with sensitive uses must have ventilation systems that maintain positive pressure, and it limits enhanced ventilation standards to single-family homes starting January 1, 2026. It also includes findings related to state law and environmental quality regulations.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to clarify the City’s enhanced ventilation standards by codifying the requirement that all new buildings and major renovations of buildings that contain a sensitive use certify that the building’s ventilation system is capable of maintaining positive pressure; limiting applicability of the City’s enhanced ventilation standard to single family homes, effective January 1, 2026, to align with state law; making findings under the California Health and Safety Code; 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 resolution extends a contract with Edgewood Center for Children and Families to provide crisis services for nearly five more years and increases funding by over $22 million, totaling nearly $31.6 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between City, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Edgewood Center for Children and Families, to provide hospital diversion and crisis stabilization unit services, to extend the term by four years and nine months from September 30, 2025, for a total term of October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2030, and to increase the amount by $22,048,994 for a total not to exceed amount of $31,603,801; 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 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 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 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 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 resolution approves a contract between the City’s Department of Public Health and Good Guard Security for unarmed security services from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028, with a budget of up to $18 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor changes to the agreement without increasing the City’s financial obligations.

Resolution approving the agreement between City, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Good Guard Security, to provide unarmed security services, for a total term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, for a total not to exceed amount of $18,000,000; 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.

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.

This resolution adds the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Controller’s Office, and DataSF to the list of city departments recognized as Health Care Components under HIPAA. This designation allows these departments to handle health-related information in compliance with federal privacy regulations.

Resolution accepting the report of the City Administrator and adding the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Controller’s Office, and DataSF to the previous designation that included the Department of Public Health, Fire Department, Health Service System, City Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Department of Technology, as Health Care Components under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 22H.

This resolution 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 ordinance updates the food purchasing goals and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department regarding City hospitals and jails, extending the program's standards until December 31, 2035. It aims to ensure better food quality and accountability in these facilities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the goals and reporting requirements for food purchasing by the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department for City hospitals and jails; and revising the sunset date such that the program’s standards and reporting requirements will remain in effect until December 31, 2035.

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 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 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.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to collaborate with CAL Fire to temporarily borrow equipment and property to enhance fire and emergency medical services, including disaster relief, for three years. It has been officially approved and will take effect once the agreement is signed.

Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for the Firefighter Property Program with the California State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) under which the Department may receive temporary loans of property in providing fire and emergency medical services, including disaster relief activities, for an initial term of three years, effective upon execution of the Cooperative Agreement.