Legislation

This resolution approves an amendment to a contract with Lystek International Limited for managing Class A Biosolids, increasing the contract amount by $20.77 million and extending the term by two years to June 30, 2029. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor changes to the amendment before final execution, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Lystek International Limited, for Class A Biosolids management services for an increased amount of $20,770,000 and a total not to exceed amount of $36,670,000; to extend the term by two years from June 30, 2027 for a total term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2029; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration to make necessary, non-material changes to the Amendment prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

This resolution allows the Mayor and certain members of the Mayor's Office to temporarily bypass the city's rules on soliciting donations for six months to support specific initiatives. It is intended to facilitate fundraising efforts for these Core Initiatives.

Resolution authorizing a six-month waiver of the City’s Behested Payments Ordinance for the Mayor and designated members of the Mayor’s Office to solicit donations to support Core Initiatives, pursuant to Section 3.620(f) of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code.

This resolution approves a contract between the City and the Children’s Council of San Francisco to support the implementation of the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, covering a period from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, with a budget of up to $436,382,686. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make necessary amendments to the contract without significantly changing its terms.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract No. 1000036005 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Children’s Council of San Francisco for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, for a three years and six months term from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028, and for a total not to exceed amount of $436,382,686; and authorizing DEC to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This resolution approves a contract with Wu Yee Children’s Services to support the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education for a term of 3 years and 6 months, with a total budget of up to $237.77 million. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract No. 1000036193 between City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Wu Yee Children’s Services for the implementation of the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, for a 3 year and 6 month term from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028, and for a total not to exceed amount of $237,770,265; and to authorize the DEC Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution 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.

This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Building Inspection Commission to decide on an ordinance that allows project sponsors to postpone certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Building Inspection Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250718) amending the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution officially announces the results of the Special Recall Election held on September 16, 2025. It confirms whether the official or officials targeted for recall were removed from their positions.

Resolution declaring the results of the September 16, 2025, Special Recall Election.

This ordinance allows the city to cancel a public utility easement at 112 Kensington Way and sell the land to Kevin Jenkins and Lalitha Chandrasekher for $20,000. It also confirms that the decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of a public service easement for public utility purposes at 112 Kensington Way; authorizing the City to quitclaim its interest in the vacation area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2923, Lot No. 078) to Kevin Jenkins and Lalitha Chandrasekher for $20,000; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

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 addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding support for social services nonprofits. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Capacity to Serve: Setting Social Services Nonprofits Up for Success;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding the use of AI in city government. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through his department heads and the annual budget.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Techs in the City - Government’s Opportunity to Seize the AI Moment;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding street safety in San Francisco. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through city departments and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Failed Vision: Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution designates September 2025 as Firefighter Appreciation Month in San Francisco to honor the contributions of firefighters. It aims to recognize their service and dedication to the community.

Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as Firefighter Appreciation Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution establishes the week of September 27 through October 5, 2025, as "San Francisco Good Neighbor Week" to promote neighborliness and strengthen community ties. It also reaffirms the city's commitment to reducing loneliness and fostering partnerships within neighborhoods.

Resolution celebrating neighborliness and declaring the week of September 27 through October 5, 2025, as “San Francisco Good Neighbor Week” in the City and County of San Francisco; and reaffirming the City’s commitment to establishing strong neighborhoods, reducing loneliness, and leveraging strategic partnerships.

The resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on changes to the Planning Code that would modify zoning regulations in several neighborhoods, including North Beach and Polk Street, by allowing more types of businesses and larger sizes. It also includes updates to the Zoning Map and affirms compliance with environmental and planning policies.

Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250682) amending the Planning Code to: 1) eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate certain controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, 2) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, 3) expand allowable uses in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, 4) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Nob Hill Special Use District, and 5) reduce limitations on Restaurants and Bars in the Jackson Square Special Use District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect removal of the North Beach Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution officially designates September 27, 2025, as Chuseok Festival Day and October 6, 2025, as Korean Chuseok Day in San Francisco. It also honors the Korean Center, Inc. for organizing the Seventh Annual Bay Area Korean Chuseok Festival and its support of the local Korean American community.

Resolution recognizing September 27, 2025, as Chuseok Festival Day; recognizing October 6, 2025, as Korean Chuseok Day; and honoring the Korean Center, Inc. for hosting the Seventh Annual Bay Area Korean Chuseok Festival in the Presidio and for its contributions to the Korean American community in the City and County of San Francisco.

This ordinance establishes a policy for the use of electronic location tracking devices by the police in San Francisco, outlining guidelines and requirements for their deployment. It aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of surveillance technology.

Ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices and making required findings.

This resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom to use his authority to reduce the death sentences of all individuals currently on death row in California. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom to use his executive powers to commute the death sentences for all individuals currently sentenced to death in California.

This resolution approves a five-month extension of the contract for unarmed security guard services at San Francisco General Hospital, increasing the total contract amount by $2,186,000 to a maximum of $12,180,000. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment 4 between City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services for unarmed security guard services at San Francisco General Hospital, extending the contract by five months for a total term of February 15, 2023, through June 14, 2026, and increasing the contract amount by $2,186,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $12,180,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize OCA to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This ordinance allows City officers and employees to donate to Protecting San Francisco, a non-profit that supports Deputy Sheriffs and their families, through payroll deductions. It amends the Administrative Code to include this organization in the list of eligible recipients for donations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Protecting San Francisco, a non-profit organization supporting San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs and their families, to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.

This resolution officially designates September 2025 as National Recovery Month in San Francisco. It aims to promote awareness and support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.

Resolution declaring September 2025 as National Recovery Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution designates September 2025 as Library Card Sign-Up Month in San Francisco to encourage residents to obtain library cards. It aims to promote the benefits of library services and resources available to the community.

Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as Library Card Sign-Up Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution designates September 15 through October 15, 2025, as "Latin@ Heritage Month" in San Francisco to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the Latin@ community. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution declaring September 15 through October 15, 2025, as “Latin@ Heritage Month” in the City and County of San Francisco to honor and to celebrate the contributions of the Latin@ community.

This resolution encourages San Francisco to officially designate August as Black Business Month and to acknowledge the 22nd Annual National Black Business Month starting on August 1, 2025. It aims to promote and support Black-owned businesses in the city.

Resolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to declare the month of August as Black Business Month, and to recognize the 22nd Annual National Black Business Month beginning on August 1, 2025.

This resolution supports residents with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and acknowledges their contributions to the community. It also calls on California's federal representatives to advocate for a permanent pathway to legal status for TPS holders.

Resolution to uphold San Francisco’s values and support for residents with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), recognizing their invaluable contributions to our community, and urging the California federal delegation to urge the United States Congress to establish a permanent pathway for TPS holders.

This resolution officially acknowledges the La Playa Village neighborhood and its residents for their historical, architectural, and cultural importance. It aims to celebrate and preserve the community's unique identity.

Resolution recognizing La Playa Village neighborhood and resident community for its historical, architectural, and cultural significance.

This resolution supports California Proposition 50, allowing the state to create temporary congressional maps in response to partisan actions. It also reaffirms the commitment to independent redistricting by maintaining the Citizens Redistricting Commission for the next redistricting process after the 2030 census.

Resolution supporting California Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act; which would authorize California to adopt temporary congressional maps in response to these partisan actions while reaffirming the state’s commitment to independent, non-partisan redistricting by preserving the Citizens Redistricting Commission for the decennial process after the 2030 census.

This resolution designates September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in San Francisco and encourages support for funding research and innovation in childhood cancer. It aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children with cancer and promote advancements in treatment.

Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco and supporting the investments in childhood cancer research and innovation.

This resolution designates September 2025 as the 10th Annual San Francisco Transit Month, celebrating the city's public transportation system. It aims to promote awareness and encourage the use of transit options among residents and visitors.

Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2025 as the 10th Annual San Francisco Transit Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution supports initiatives aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism in schools and fostering a sense of belonging among students. It specifically backs the San Francisco Unified School District and Spark*SF Public Schools' "Be Here Campaign."

Resolution supporting the efforts to decrease chronic absenteeism and promote belonging in elementary, middle, and high schools; and supporting the San Francisco Unified School District and Spark*SF Public School’s “Be Here Campaign.”

This resolution designates September 15, 2025, as "Claude the Alligator Hatch Day" in San Francisco, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Claude's hatching and his contributions to the California Academy of Sciences. It also reaffirms the city's commitment to science and the preservation of endangered species.

Resolution proclaiming September 15, 2025, as “Claude the Alligator Hatch Day” in the City and County of San Francisco, marking 30 years since the day he hatched, and celebrating the impact he has had on the California Academy of Sciences and reaffirming our commitment to science, scientific institutions, and the preservation of endangered species.

This resolution celebrates the 150th anniversary of Lotta's Fountain being presented to San Francisco. It acknowledges the fountain's historical significance and its role in the city's culture.

Resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the presentation of Lotta’s Fountain to the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution approves a settlement of $773,113.15 for a grievance filed by the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 against the City and County of San Francisco regarding an employment dispute. The grievance was originally filed on February 18, 2022, under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding.

Resolution approving the settlement of a grievance filed by Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 against the City and County of San Francisco for $773,113.15; the grievance was filed on February 18, 2022; the grievance involves an employment dispute under the Memorandum of Understanding.

This resolution approves an increase of $2,850,000 to a contract for project management support services at San Francisco International Airport, raising the total contract amount to $12,500,000. It also extends the contract term by 187 days, now running until December 31, 2026.

Resolution approving Modification No. 5 to Airport Contract No. 11365.41, Project Management Support Services for the San Francisco International Airport, International Terminal Building Phase 2 Project, with AGS, Inc., to increase the Contract amount by $2,850,000 for a total not to exceed the amount of $12,500,000 and extend the Contract term for services by 187 days from June 27, 2026, for a total term of June 16, 2020, through December 31, 2026, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

This resolution allows certain city officials to seek donations from private organizations to fund cancer screenings for eligible San Francisco Fire Department employees for six months. It overrides the Behested Payment Ordinance, which typically regulates such fundraising efforts.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, Chief of Public Safety, Assistant Chief of Public Safety, Policy Advisor, and the Chief of the Fire Department to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the provision of cancer screening for eligible SFFD employees for six months from the effective date of this Resolution, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

This resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that redefines "Family" in the Planning Code and adjusts regulations for various types of care facilities. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250719) amending the Planning Code to define a “Family” as a “Household”; eliminate numeric limits on unrelated family members and requirements that family members share meals; classify certain types of community care, elderly, congregate care, and recovery facilities as Residential Uses; include certain groups of six or fewer people and associated operators as a “Household”; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution opposes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's plan to revoke the 2009 finding that greenhouse gases are harmful to public health and the environment. It also encourages local air quality authorities to take a similar stance and reaffirms San Francisco's dedication to climate action and air quality protection.

Resolution opposing the United States (U.S) Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding; urging the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to adopt a similar position; and reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco’s commitment to strong climate action and air quality protections.

This resolution allows the City to lease 4,009 square feet of property at 8 Boardman Place for the Public Defender’s Office for five years, with options to extend, at a starting annual rent of $144,000. The lease will begin after necessary improvements are completed, with rent payments starting three months later.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to lease 4,009 square feet of real property for the Public Defender’s Office, located at 8 Boardman Place, for a five year term with two five-year options to extend at 95% of fair market value, at an annual base rent of $144,000 ($84,000 in the first year of the lease term), from STEEL ARC, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, effective upon approval of this Resolution and the lease term to commence upon completion of tenant improvements, rent payments will begin three months after lease commencement; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the lease that do not otherwise materially increase the obligation or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution officially designates September 2025 as National Service Dog Month in San Francisco. It aims to recognize and honor the contributions of service dogs to individuals with disabilities.

Resolution declaring the month of September 2025 as National Service Dog Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution designates September 2025 as Muni Heritage Month in San Francisco to honor the San Francisco Municipal Railway's historical and cultural importance to the city. It aims to celebrate the contributions of Muni to the city's identity and transportation system.

Resolution declaring September 2025 as Muni Heritage Month in the City and County of San Francisco in recognition of the San Francisco Municipal Railway’s enduring legacy, cultural significance, and historical contributions to the city’s identity and transportation.

This resolution supports a California bill that bans autonomous vehicles from delivering commercial goods directly to homes or businesses without a human operator. It aims to ensure safety and accountability in the delivery process.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 33, Autonomous Vehicles, introduced by Assembly Member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, which prohibits an autonomous vehicle without a human operator from delivering commercial goods directly to a residence or to a business for its use or retail sale.

The ordinance requires developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units when applying for development permits and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units. It also enhances oversight to prevent fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures properties are inspected before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.