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This resolution urges the SFMTA to collect more data and create better metrics for its Taxi Upfront Fare Pilot program. It also requires the SFMTA to provide quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors to enhance outcomes for taxi drivers.
Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors to track additional data and develop additional program metrics for its Taxi Upfront Fare Pilot program and continue to submit a quarterly report to the Board of Supervisors to ensure improved outcomes and benefits for taxi drivers.
This resolution addresses findings from a Civil Grand Jury report on the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, urging the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through city departments and the budget process. It aims to address issues related to climate change and the site’s management.
Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Buried Problems and a Buried Process: The Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in a Time of Climate Change;” 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 resolution addresses the findings from a report on improving safety and accessibility in parks. It urges the Mayor to implement the report's 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 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Safe and Accessible Parks for All;” 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 resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to join a program that enables them to receive donated equipment for firefighting, emergency medical services, and disaster relief efforts. The agreement will last for an initial period of three years.
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to enter into a Local Cooperator Agreement to join the Firefighter Property Program, under which the Department may receive gifts of equipment for use in fire suppression or pre-suppression activities, providing emergency medical services, or supporting disaster relief activities for an initial term of three years.
This resolution allows the Department of Technology to amend its contract with Verizon Wireless to increase funding by $21,126,500, bringing the total to $30,626,500, and extends the contract term by over four years. The new term will last until June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for an additional three years.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a First Amendment with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to purchase wireless telecommunication services with an increased amount of $21,126,500 for a total not to exceed amount of $30,626,500 and extend the term by four years and one month for a total term of seven years from June 1, 2020, through June 30, 2027, with one three-year option to extend, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to sell a piece of land along State Route 84 in Alameda County to Caltrans. It also authorizes the necessary agreements and actions to complete the sale, while declaring the property as surplus land and exempt from competitive bidding.
Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell certain real property located along State Route 84 in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property to Caltrans; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and adopting the findings required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines previously adopted by Caltrans in conjunction with the Project; 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 8) and to authorize the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or modifications to the Sale Agreement that do not materially decrease the benefits to the City with respect to the Property, and that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities of either SFPUC or to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Sale Agreement or this Resolution.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $95,155 grant from the National Institutes of Health, bringing the total funding to $233,512 for a research program on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The funding covers the period from September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2022.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $95,155 from the National Institutes of Health through The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco for a total amount of $233,512 for participation in a program, entitled “University of California, San Francisco - Gladstone Center for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Research,” for the period of September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2022.
Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M20-125, approved on September 15, 2020.
This ordinance accepts public infrastructure and property from the 5M Project for public use, including streets and sidewalks, and establishes official widths for these areas. It also allows the City to maintain this infrastructure and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure and real property associated (“Public Infrastructure”) with the 5M Project, a mixed use development located generally between Mission, Fifth, and Howard Streets, including the improvements described and depicted in Public Works Permit Nos. 18IE-0725 (“Phase 1”) and 18IE-0726 (“Phase 2”) and subsequent Instructional Bulletins; declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating said Public Infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; accepting the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; establishing official public right-of-way widths; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish official sidewalk widths on the abovementioned street areas; authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This resolution aims to create a Pacific Islander Cultural District in the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods to honor historical sites and support the growth of Pacific Islander culture. It reflects the Board of Supervisors' commitment to preserving cultural heritage and fostering vibrant communities.
Resolution reflecting the intent of the Board of Supervisors to establish a Pacific Islander Cultural District to commemorate historical sites, preserve existing spaces, and plan for thriving and vibrant communities to celebrate Pacific Islander culture in the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods.
This resolution approves a contract for shuttle bus services at San Francisco International Airport with SFO Hotel Shuttle, Inc., for up to $72,612,418 over five years. The contract will begin once it receives approval from the Board of Supervisors.
Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50303 to provide shuttle bus services at the San Francisco International Airport (Airport), between SFO Hotel Shuttle, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, in an amount not to exceed $72,612,418 for a period of five years to commence upon Board of Supervisors approval, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).
This ordinance designates the cork oak tree at the intersection of 20th Street and Noe Street as a landmark tree, recognizing its significance. It also outlines the necessary actions to support this designation under the Public Works Code.
Ordinance designating the cork oak (Quercus suber) tree located at the public right-of-way on 20th Street at Noe Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the designation.
This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report aimed at improving San Francisco's capital construction program. 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 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Shovel Ready: Best Practices and Collaboration to Improve San Francisco's Capital Construction Program;” 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.
The ordinance designates the City Cemetery in Lincoln Park as a Landmark, which provides it with special recognition and protection under the Planning Code. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate City Cemetery, the majority of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029, located in Lincoln Park on the north side of Clement Street, to the east of the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center (formerly the Fort Miley Military Reservation), to the east and south of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and to the west of Assessor’s Parcel Block Nos. 1312, 1392, and 1401, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
The ordinance allows the Police Department to use surveillance cameras from non-City entities under a specific policy, with a review period that ends fifteen months after it takes effect. This ensures oversight and evaluation of the policy's impact during that time.
Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department use of non-City entity surveillance cameras and establishing a sunset date fifteen months after the effective date of the ordinance.
The legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss the ongoing Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Care Workers' Strike and its impact on city workers and residents. It also requests reports from relevant health officials and organizations regarding the situation.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Care Workers' Strike which is entering its fifth week and its effects on city workers, the majority of whom are Kaiser patients, and other San Franciscans; and requesting the Health Service System, Department of Public Health, Chief Executive Officer of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Chief Executive Officer of the Permanente Medical Group to report; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-146 (File No. 220976), approved on September 20, 2022.
This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss wages and benefits for food and beverage workers at San Francisco International Airport and the potential impact of a strike. It requests reports from the airport director, restaurant employers, and union representatives to assess the situation's effects on travelers and city revenue.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on food and beverage worker wages and benefits at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the operational impact of an imminent strike on the traveling public, employees at SFO, and the City's revenue from concessions at the airport; and requesting the SFO Airport Director, the multi-employer group "SFO Restaurants," and representatives from Unite HERE! Local 2 to report; scheduled pending approval of the Motion contained in File No. 221009, to be considered by the Board on September 27, 2022.
This resolution supports initiatives aimed at enhancing air quality in San Francisco neighborhoods and officially designates October 5, 2022, as "Clean Air Day" in the city. It emphasizes the importance of clean air for public health and environmental sustainability.
Resolution supporting efforts to improve air quality in the City's neighborhoods and declaring October 5, 2022, as “Clean Air Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.
This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference, in accordance with California law, to ensure public participation. It was passed to facilitate remote attendance and engagement in city affairs.
Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).
This motion approves a parcel map for parts of Treasure Island, allowing for the merger and resubdivision of specific lots and amending the public improvement agreement for certain infrastructure improvements. It also acknowledges compliance with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.
Motion approving Parcel Map No. 10711, portions of Treasure Island, the merger and resubdivision of Lots 11, F, J and P of Final Map No. 9235; and First Amendment to the Treasure Island Public Improvement Agreement, Treasure Island - Subphase 1B, 1C and 1E Improvements; and acknowledging findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss wages and benefits for food and beverage workers at San Francisco International Airport, as well as the potential impact of a strike. It also requests attendance from key stakeholders, including the Airport Director and representatives from the workers' union.
Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on September 27, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on food and beverage worker wages and benefits at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the operational impact of an imminent strike on the traveling public, employees at SFO, and the City's revenue from concessions at the airport; and requesting the SFO Airport Director, the multi-employer group "SFO Restaurants," and representatives from Unite HERE! Local 2 to attend.
This resolution approves the acquisition of 65 avigation easements from property owners in San Mateo County for the San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program. It also states that the project is exempt from environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.
Resolution approving the acquisition of 65 Avigation Easements from various property owners in San Mateo County required for the San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program (Project); adopting findings that the Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1: Existing Facilities; adopting findings that the acquisition is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.
This resolution designates September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in San Francisco to raise awareness about childhood cancer. It aims to promote education and support for affected families and organizations.
Resolution recognizing every September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco.
This resolution expresses support for the people of Burma, calls for a return to a democratic government, and urges the Myanmar military to stop violence against peaceful protesters and release political prisoners following the 2021 coup. It has been officially passed by the San Francisco city government.
Resolution supporting the Burmese People, a return to a democratic and civilian run government, and urging the Myanmar Military to cease violence against peaceful protestors and release political prisoners detailed after the February 1, 2021, coup d’état.
This resolution supports the use of entheogenic plants and encourages local law enforcement to prioritize other issues over investigating or arresting adults using these plants. It also calls for the decriminalization of such practices at the state and federal levels.
Resolution supporting entheogenic plant practices, urging City law enforcement agencies that the investigation and arrest of individuals involved with the adult use of entheogenic plants on the Federal Schedule 1 List be amongst the lowest priority for the City and County of San Francisco, and urging the State of California and the United States Federal government to decriminalize entheogenic plant practices and their uses.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle two grievances and a lawsuit filed by Koreda Tan for a total of $180,000. The grievances relate to employment suspensions, and the lawsuit concerns an employment dispute.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of two (2) grievances, one (1) anticipated grievance, Public Employment Relations Board charge, and lawsuit filed by Koreda Tan against the City and County of San Francisco for $180,000; Grievance ERD Ref. #08-19-3732 (20-day suspension); Grievance ERD Ref. #08-20-3882 (30-day suspension); PERB charge SF-CE-1810-M; the lawsuit was filed on December 3, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-581229, entitled Koreda Tan v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.
This ordinance designates the California buckeye tree at 2694 McAllister Street as a landmark tree, which means it is recognized for its significance and protected under city regulations. It also outlines the necessary actions to support this designation.
Ordinance designating the California buckeye (Aesculus californica) tree located at 2694 McAllister Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation, as defined herein.
This resolution approves an increase of nearly $17 million to a grant for shelter operations at the Multi-Service Center South, raising the total grant amount to about $25.9 million and extending the agreement until June 2024. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.
Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the grant agreement between the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to provide shelter operations and services at the Multi-Service Center South; increasing the grant agreement amount by $16,986,582 for a total amount not to exceed $25,938,348; extending the grant agreement term by 21 months, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments or modifications to the fourth amendment prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant.
This resolution honors Arnald “Arnie” Barros for his 100th birthday and officially designates July 26, 2022, as Arnald “Arnie” Barros Day in San Francisco. It has been passed by the city legislature.
Resolution celebrating Arnald “Arnie” Barros on the occasion of his 100th birthday, and declaring July 26, 2022, as Arnald “Arnie” Barros Day in the City and County of San Francisco.
This resolution officially designates September 10, 2022, as Korean Chuseok Day in San Francisco and acknowledges the Korean Center, Inc. for its support of the Korean American community. It aims to celebrate and recognize the cultural significance of Chuseok and the contributions of the center.
Resolution recognizing September 10, 2022, as Korean Chuseok Day and honoring the Korean Center, Inc. for its contributions to the Korean American community in the City and County of San Francisco.
This legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss Laguna Honda Hospital's strategy for recertification and plans for patient transfer and relocation. The Department of Public Health is requested to present information at this hearing, which will take place on November 1, 2022.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Laguna Honda Hospital’s Strategy for Recertification and the Submission of a Closure and Patient Transfer and Relocation Plan; and requesting the Department of Public Health to present; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-098 (File No. 220618), approved on May 24, 2022.
This resolution establishes the intention to renew and expand the Tourism Improvement District, which will impose a multi-year assessment on certain hotels and short-term rentals to fund improvements. It also sets a public hearing for September 13, 2022, to discuss the plan and assessment process.
Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to renew and expand a business-based business improvement district to be known as the “Tourism Improvement District” and levy a multi-year assessment on identified hotel and short-term residential rental businesses in the district; approving the management district plan for the district; ordering and setting a time and place a public hearing of the Board of Supervisors, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on September 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.; approving the form of the Notice of Public Hearing and Assessment Ballot Proceeding and Assessment Ballots; directing environmental findings; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to give notice of the public hearing and balloting as required by law.
This resolution approves the sale of a portion of Former Custer Avenue by the City to the Cole Trust and establishes agreements related to property exchanges and settlements involving the Port Commission and the California State Lands Commission. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies, while authorizing future actions related to the property transactions.
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of a 1) Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Cole Trust for the sale by the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Port Commission, of unimproved real property known as a portion of Former Custer Avenue; 2) a Public Trust Exchange and Title Settlement Agreement for 1620-1650-1680 Davidson Avenue between the City, acting by and through the Port Commission, the California State Lands Commission and the Cole Trust, both agreements in furtherance of a settlement agreement between the Port Commission and the Cole Trust; 3) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 4) adopting findings that the agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 5) adopting findings declaring that the real property transactions comply with the State Surplus Lands Act and City Surplus Lands Ordinance; 6) authorizing future City acceptance from the State of a new Public Trust Easement pending State enabling legislation; and 7) authorizing the Port’s Executive Director and the Director of Property to take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.
This motion allows city meetings to be conducted via teleconference, in accordance with California law. It ensures that residents can participate remotely, making it easier for them to engage with city government.
Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).