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Ordinance#210934
Sep 29, 2021

This ordinance extends the deadline by about two years for existing buildings with public access to meet accessibility requirements for people with disabilities. It also allows for longer periods to grant extensions and for the Department of Building Inspection to report to the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the time by approximately two years for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to comply with the requirement to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; to extend the period for granting extensions from those deadlines; and to extend the time for the Department of Building Inspection’s report to the Board of Supervisors.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan
10-0
Ordinance#210870
Sep 29, 2021

The ordinance reallocates $850,000 from the city's general funds to various departments for specific services in District 10, including youth safety plans, trauma-informed services, an essential services hub, security cameras, and senior services. This funding aims to enhance community support and safety in the area.

Ordinance de-appropriating $850,000 from General City Responsibility and re-appropriating $250,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families for safety plan implementation in District 10; $100,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families for trauma informed services for youth in District 10; $200,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for an essential services Bayview Hub in District 10; $250,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for cameras in Visitation Valley; and $50,000 to the Human Services Agency for services for seniors in Visitation Valley in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
8-0
Ordinance#210936
Sep 29, 2021

The ordinance reallocates $229,630 from District 7's General City Responsibility fund, distributing it to various departments including the Arts Commission and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to support community projects. This funding is specifically aimed at initiatives under the District 7 Community Grants Initiative for the fiscal year 2021-2022.

Ordinance de-appropriating $229,630 from District 7 General City Responsibility (GEN) and appropriating $39,250 to the Arts Commission; $45,000 to the Department of Public Works (DPW); $43,380 to the Recreation and Park Department (REC); $32,000 to the General Services Agency-City Administrator (GSA-ADM); $70,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to support the District 7 Community Grants Initiative under Participatory Budgeting projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
8-0
Resolution#210798
Sep 29, 2021

This resolution allows the Director of Health to extend and amend an agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Whole Person Care Pilot program, which coordinates health and social services to improve patient outcomes. It increases the funding for the program by nearly $35.8 million, bringing the total to approximately $197.6 million, and extends the program's duration by one year.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Health to sign an amended agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Whole Person Care Pilot program to fund coordination of health, behavioral health, and social services in a patient-centered manner with the goal of improved beneficiary health and wellbeing through more efficient and effective use of resources, extending the program by one year, from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, for a total agreement term of January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2021; and increasing the agreement amount by $35,839,948 for a total amount of $197,589,948.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
4-0
Hearing#211039
Sep 28, 2021

This hearing addresses Muni's long-term service coverage and frequency issues, ensuring alignment with housing and regional plans while focusing on access for residents, seniors, and those with limited mobility. It requests reports from various city departments to assess these concerns.

Hearing regarding Muni Plans, long term issues of service coverage and frequency, policy consistency with the Housing Element, Plan Bay Area 2050, access and basic service to West Side residents, seniors, people with limited mobility, and those who live in areas with low ridership pre-pandemic; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency, Department of Disability and Aging Services, Planning Department, County Transportation Authority, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and the Office of Resilience and Capital Planning to report.

TransportationBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
1-0
Resolution#210999
Sep 28, 2021

This resolution extends the grant agreement with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank for the COVID-19 Food Assistance Program by six months and increases the total funding by approximately $7.4 million. The new grant term will run from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022, starting on October 15, 2021.

Resolution approving a second amendment to the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, for the administration of the COVID-19 Food Assistance Program, to extend the grant term by six months for a total term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022, and to increase the grant amount by $7,424,820 for a total not to exceed amount of $22,951,645 to commence on October 15, 2021.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210949
Sep 28, 2021

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $17 million in revenue bonds to help finance the purchase and renovation of facilities for the Chinese American International School. It is a formal approval needed for tax purposes under federal law.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000 to finance the acquisition and renovation of educational and related facilities to be owned and operated by Chinese American International School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
4-0
Resolution#210952
Sep 28, 2021

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $9 million in revenue obligations to fund various projects for Presidio Hill School, including construction and renovation of educational facilities. It is a formal approval necessary for tax purposes under federal law.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $9,000,000 to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, renovation, rehabilitation, improvement and/or equipping of educational and related facilities to be owned and operated by Presidio Hill School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or its wholly-owned limited liability company.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210736
Sep 24, 2021

This resolution approves a 12-year lease for food and beverage concessions at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 in San Francisco International Airport, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of $275,000 for the first year.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Concession Lease in Phases 3 and 4 - Lease 10, Lease No. 20-0041 between ProperFood SFO Airport, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with one two-year option to extend at the Airport’s sole discretion, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors, and a minimum annual guarantee of $275,000 for the first year of the Lease.

Governance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210813
Sep 24, 2021

This resolution authorizes a new lease for the Pier 24 Annex between the Port of San Francisco and the Pilara Family Foundation for nearly four years at a monthly rent of $92,857.40, with a significant rent credit for prior improvements. The lease will begin after approval from the Board.

Resolution authorizing a new lease between the Port of San Francisco and the Pilara Family Foundation for the premises located at Pier 24 Annex on The Embarcadero for a term of approximately three years and ten months to commence following Board approval at a monthly rent of $92,857.40 with a monthly rent credit of $87,122.09 in respect of previously completed capital improvements to the property.

HousingSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210947
Sep 24, 2021

This resolution urges the California Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling that weakened anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ residents in long-term care facilities. It aims to restore those protections to ensure fair treatment for all residents.

Resolution urging the California Supreme Court to review the Third District Court of Appeals ruling in Taking Offense v. California and restore anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ residents of long-term care facilities.

Social Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Ordinance#210961
Sep 23, 2021

This ordinance allows non-U.S. citizens to vote in elections for the San Francisco Board of Education and in recall elections for its members. It updates the Municipal Elections Code to reauthorize this voting right.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to reauthorize Non-United States citizen voting in elections for the Board of Education of the San Francisco Unified School District and specifying that Non-United States citizens may vote in recall elections regarding members of the Board of Education.

TransportationGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#200682
Sep 23, 2021

This resolution requires that all organizations funded by the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families include at least one youth member aged 14 to 24 on their Board of Directors by 2023. It aims to ensure that young people's voices are represented in decision-making processes.

Resolution urging the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to require all organizations receiving funding from DCYF have a youth age 14 to 24 years old on their Board of Directors by 2023.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
6-0
Hearing#210156
Sep 23, 2021

The hearing aims to discuss crime and violence affecting Asian-American seniors and other vulnerable groups, focusing on prevention efforts and support services. Various city departments will report on their strategies to enhance public safety and promote solidarity among communities.

Hearing to address concerns on crime and violence targeting Asian-American seniors and other vulnerable groups and the rise of anti-Asian racism, including crime prevention efforts, status of investigations, victim services programs, other public safety resources, and strategies the departments are deploying to reduce crime and violence targeting the Asian Pacific Islander and person of color communities and to promote cross-racial solidarity; and requesting the Police Department, Office of the District Attorney, Human Rights Commission, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Adult Probation Department, and Juvenile Probation Department to report.

HousingPublic SafetySocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
1-0
Resolution#210960
Sep 21, 2021

This resolution retroactively approves a grant agreement for the Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program, which is managed by the Japanese Community Youth Council. The agreement covers the period from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2024, with a total funding limit of $39,662,265.

Resolution retroactively approving the original grant agreement, first amendment, and second amendment for Contract No. 1000009982 for the Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2024, and for a total not to exceed amount of $39,662,265.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#210732
Sep 17, 2021

The ordinance authorizes a $3,250,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Sean Wendell Moore against the City and County of San Francisco, which involved claims of civil rights violations and excessive force. This lawsuit was initiated on January 29, 2018, in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Sean Wendell Moore against the City and County of San Francisco for $3,250,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2018, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-00634-SI; entitled Sean Moore v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves claims of civil rights violations and use of excessive force.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
9-0 /1
Resolution#210814
Sep 17, 2021

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $250,000 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for trail improvements in McLaren Park. The Department is required to maintain these improvements until June 30, 2047.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into a grant contract with California Department of Parks and Recreation Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities Program in the amount of $250,000 that requires the Department to maintain trail improvements funded by the grant in McLaren Park for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2047, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210887
Sep 17, 2021

This resolution supports a California Senate proposal urging the federal government to change Social Security rules so that disabled adult children can keep their benefits if they get married. It has been passed by the San Francisco city legislature.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Joint Resolution No. 8, introduced by Senator Caballero to urge the President and the Congress of the United States to amend specified provisions of the federal Social Security Act to allow recipients of disabled adult child benefits under the act to continue to receive those benefits upon marriage.

HousingSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
4-0
Hearing#210893
Sep 10, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss recommendations from the SF RISE Working Group on how to improve support services for youth and families impacted by COVID-19 school closures. It aims to coordinate efforts among city departments, the School District, and community partners, and will include reports from relevant organizations on the implementation of the plan.

Hearing on the preliminary recommendations of the SF RISE Working Group on a plan to coordinate enrichment and retention services provided by City departments, the School District, and community partners to youth and families adversely affected by COVID-19 school closures and distance learning programs and to discuss how the initial plan will be implemented; and requesting members of the SF RISE Working Group, San Francisco Unified School District, Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to report.

TransportationPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
1-0