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This ordinance updates the rules for using various airport surveillance technologies, including Automated License Plate Readers and parking management systems. It aims to ensure proper oversight and management of these technologies at the airport.
Ordinance approving the amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of Automated License Plate Readers, Ground Transportation Management System, Parking Assist Parking Guidance System, and Parking Access and Revenue Control System.
This ordinance approves changes to the Surveillance Technology Policy for the Recreation and Park Department, specifically regarding the use of vehicle-mounted automatic license plate reader technology. It also includes necessary findings to support this approval.
Ordinance approving the amended Surveillance Technology Policy for the Recreation and Park Department’s use of vehicle-mounted automatic license plate reader technology; and making required findings in support of said approval.
This ordinance updates the policy on how third-party security cameras can be used at the airport. It aims to ensure proper oversight and management of surveillance technology for security purposes.
Ordinance approving the Amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of third party security cameras.
This ordinance allocates $215 million from 2020 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response bonds to the Public Utilities Commission and Department of Public Works for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The funds will be held in reserve until the bond proceeds are received.
Ordinance appropriating $138,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from 2020 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) GO Bonds, Series 2026C to the Department of Public Works (DPW) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.
This resolution approves a grant agreement for $28.75 million between the San Francisco Housing Authority and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to provide rental subsidies and support for tenants transitioning from Emergency Housing Vouchers from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.
Resolution approving the Grant Agreement between the San Francisco Housing Authority (“SFHA”) and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for rental subsidies and other supports needed to support tenants as part of the transition of Emergency Housing Vouchers; approving a term of October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and a total not to exceed amount of $28,750,000; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.
This resolution seeks to authorize the District Attorney's Office to renew a $75,000 agreement with the California Victim Compensation Board to create a fund for emergency payments to claimants facing substantial hardship. The funding would be available for the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to renew its current agreement with the California Victim Compensation Board, an agent of the State of California, for a revolving fund in the amount of $75,000 to establish a process to pay expenses on an emergency basis when the claimant would suffer substantial hardship if the payment was not made, and when the payment would help the claimant with an immediate need for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
This resolution accepts a report from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency regarding surveillance practices and data for the year 2026. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.
Resolution accepting the 2026 Biannual Surveillance Report submitted by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6.
This ordinance reallocates $540,000 from the General City Responsibility fund, directing $290,000 to the Department of Public Works for various sidewalk and safety projects, $50,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for arts initiatives, $50,000 to the Fire Department for emergency storage, and $150,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency for safety improvements in specific areas for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The legislation is currently under a 30-day review period.
Ordinance de-appropriating $540,000 from General City Responsibility (GEN) and appropriating $290,000 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the replacement of missing sidewalks in Midtown Terrace, the Sloat Boulevard-Junipero Serra Boulevard safety pathway upgrade, the Junipero Serra Boulevard median maintenance plan, the Ocean Avenue sidewalk garden renewal, the Merced Triangle restoration project, and the Congo Street-Circular Avenue pedestrian island upgrade; $50,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (ECN) for West Portal arts activation; $50,000 to the Fire Department (FIR) for the District 7 emergency storage container network; and $150,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for Lincoln Way-5th Avenue Golden Gate Park entrance safety, 16th Avenue pedestrian safety improvements, and traffic calming in the Hearst school-area, in Fiscal Year (FY) FY2026-2027.
This ordinance establishes an Office of Food Security Coordination within the Human Services Agency to address food insecurity in San Francisco. It will prepare a Food Security Report every five years and coordinate citywide strategies and resources for emergency food needs.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an Office of Food Security Coordination within the Human Services Agency, charged with coordinating citywide efforts to address food insecurity among San Francisco residents, preparing a Food Security Report every five years that examines the scope of food insecurity among San Francisco residents, developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the City’s food services and resources, and coordinating and planning strategies and programs to meet emergency food needs.
This resolution authorizes the City to issue and sell up to $215 million in General Obligation Bonds for earthquake safety and emergency response projects. It outlines the terms, sale methods, and necessary actions for managing these bonds.
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $138,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response, 2020), Series 2026C in one or more series on a tax-exempt or taxable basis; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds and any subseries designation; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms and execution and delivery of one or more Official Notices of Sale, Notices of Intention to Sell Bonds, Purchase Contracts; Preliminary Official Statements; Official Statements, Continuing Disclosure Certificates; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $475,000 grant for improvements to the Women’s Options Center at San Francisco General Hospital, focusing on physical and digital security infrastructure. The funding will support the program from September 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, and is currently awaiting committee approval.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $475,000 from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in a program, entitled “Physical and Digital Infrastructure Security (PDIS) Women’s Options Center (WOC) 6G Improvements,” for the period of September 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026.
This resolution authorizes the Human Rights Commission to amend a grant with Community United Against Violence, increasing the total funding by $100,000 to $300,000 and extending the grant period to run from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It is currently pending committee action.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Human Rights Commission to execute a Grant Amendment between the City and County of San Francisco and Community United Against Violence (CUAV) for the Request For Proposals No. 85 - LGBTQI+ and Various Communities grant to increase the grant amount by $100,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $300,000; and to extend the grant term from December 31, 2024, for a total term of January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
This resolution urges city agencies to enhance enforcement of laws related to electric bicycles and scooters, focusing on reckless behavior and illegal modifications. It also promotes collaboration with shared-mobility operators to improve rider safety and data collection.
Resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department, Municipal Transportation Agency, Recreation and Parks Department, and other relevant City agencies to increase enforcement of existing laws governing electric bicycles, electric scooters, and other powered mobility devices; to prioritize enforcement against reckless operation, illegal sidewalk riding, excessive speeds, unlawful modifications, and vehicles improperly represented as electric bicycles; to encourage collaboration with shared-mobility operators on rider safety; and to improve education and data collection regarding e-bike and e-scooter safety.
This motion suspends Commissioner William Palmer from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board and outlines charges of official misconduct against him. It also directs the Clerk of the Board to send the motion and charges to the Ethics Commission and instructs the City Attorney to serve the documents to Commissioner Palmer.
Motion suspending Commissioner William Palmer from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board and approving charges of official misconduct against Commissioner Palmer under Charter, Section 15.105; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit this Motion and the charges of official misconduct to the Ethics Commission; and directing the City Attorney to serve this Motion and the charges of official misconduct on Commissioner Palmer.
The ordinance aims to ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide, allowing exceptions for specific uses like medical procedures and food production. Violating this ban could result in fines, imprisonment, and other penalties, with enforcement handled by the Director of Public Health.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit the retail sale of nitrous oxide, with exceptions for medical or dental procedures, research and development, manufacturing or industrial operations, and food-product purposes; make violations of the prohibition an infraction or misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment and or fine; authorize the Director of Public Health to enforce the prohibition; and make violations of the prohibition a public nuisance, subject to administrative fines, civil penalties, and revocation of a tobacco sales permit.
This resolution authorizes the Department of Adult Probation to accept and spend a total of $300,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Emergency Services over three years to support the Probation Specialized Units Program, which focuses on issues related to violence against women. The funding is contingent upon the grant being awarded and will cover the period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Adult Probation to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027; $100,000 for the period October 1, 2027, through September 30, 2028; $100,000 for the period October 1, 2028, through September 30, 2029; for a total not to exceed amount of $300,000 from the California Office of Emergency Services for Probation Specialized Units Program federally funded through the Violence Against Women Act, for the grant period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, to continue the Probation Specialized Unit Program federally funded through the Violence Against Women Act, should the grant be awarded.
This resolution supports a proposed law that aims to create national standards for how autonomous vehicle operators communicate with emergency responders during incidents. It is currently up for immediate adoption by the San Francisco city government.
Resolution supporting (House of Representatives) H.R. 10033, the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act, introduced by Representative Kevin Mullin, to establish minimum national standards for coordination between autonomous vehicle operators and emergency responders.
This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to receive and use a $1,005,686 grant from the California Department of Insurance to support the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program for the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It is currently scheduled for a committee hearing.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,005,686 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to accept and use a grant of approximately $1.34 million per year for three years, totaling about $4 million, to support the Victim Witness Assistance Program. The funding is contingent on approval from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant with the estimated annual amount of $1,339,258 for a three-year term from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029; for a total estimated amount of $4,017,774 dependent on approval of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services funding for recurring grants that support the Victim Witness Assistance Program, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $772,507 grant from the California Highway Patrol to enhance their programs related to drug recognition and impaired driving enforcement for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The project will run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department (SFPD) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $772,507 and to execute a Grant Agreement from the Department of California Highway Patrol for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to expand SFPD’s Drug Recognition Expert, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing programs with the project period beginning on July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.