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Showing Social Services & Equity · Sep 2022 legislation (19).

Hearing#221034
Sep 30, 2022

This hearing will discuss employee wages and benefits at the Felton Institute, which receives significant funding from the city, and examine how labor disruptions affect both employees and clients. Representatives from the Felton Institute, SEIU 1021, unaffiliated workers, and the Department of Early Childcare will be asked to provide input.

Hearing to discuss employee wages and benefits at the Felton Institute, which receives $20,000,000 from the City and County of San Francisco, and the operational impact of labor disruptions on the employees and clients seeking social services at the Felton Institute; and requesting representatives from the Felton Institute, SEIU 1021, Felton unaffiliated workers, and the Department of Early Childcare to report.

Business & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
1-0
Resolution#220951
Sep 28, 2022

The resolution allows the Department of Children Youth and Their Families to use a $15.9 million grant and potentially an additional $7 million in matching funds to support summer programs for youth. These programs will focus on literacy, math, academic support, social/emotional learning, mental health, and physical activities from June to September 2022.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Children Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $15,937,000 from Crankstart and up to an additional $7,000,000 will be matched dollar for dollar contingent upon DCYF raising up to $7,000,000 from private donors by June 30, 2022, for a total up to $22,937,000; the funds will support community and school-based organizations to provide summer programming that focuses on literacy and math support, academic support, social/emotional learning, behavioral and mental health support, career/college support, and enrichment and physical activities for the period of June 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Resolution#220952
Sep 28, 2022

This resolution allows the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to use a $500,000 grant from David and Katherine deWilde for math and literacy programs in community and school organizations during the Summer Together Program from June to September 2022. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding after the program had already taken place.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Children Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $500,000 from David and Katherine deWilde to support community and school-based organizations that provide math and literacy programming for the Summer Together Program for the period of June 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#220732
Sep 27, 2022

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $160,000 related to claims of civil rights violations and excessive force. This lawsuit was filed by Susan Bell in December 2018.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Susan Bell against the City and County of San Francisco, et al. for $160,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 6, 2018, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-18-571878; entitled Susan Bell v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves claims of alleged civil rights violations and use of excessive force.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#220786
Sep 27, 2022

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $42,500 to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by Khalid Barrow against the City and County of San Francisco. The lawsuit was initiated on June 19, 2020, in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Khalid Barrow against the City and County of San Francisco for $42,500; the lawsuit was filed on June 19, 2020, in United States District Court, Case No. 20-cv-04099; entitled Khalid Barrow v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#220888
Sep 27, 2022

The resolution designates specific locations in the Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District as commemorative sites to honor the history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community. It also initiates the process to install commemorative plaques on sidewalks to mark the Leather History Cruise, pending necessary approvals.

Resolution designating various locations within and near the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District in the area bounded by Brannan Street, Third Street, Mission Street, 12th Street, and Division Street as commemorative sites in recognition and honor of the extensive history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community in the South of Market area; initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to facilitate the installation of commemorative plaques on the sidewalks near these locations to delineate the Leather History Cruise, subject to the submittal of all required application materials and the review and approval of the same by Public Works and the City Engineer.

TransportationEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Ordinance#220427
Sep 27, 2022

This ordinance moves the County Veterans Service Officer to the Department of Disability and Aging Services, allowing its Director to nominate the Officer and updating reporting requirements to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor. It also ensures administrative support for the Veterans’ Affairs Commission.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to place the County Veterans Service Officer (“Officer”) under the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) rather than the Department of Administrative Services; give the Director of the DAS authority to nominate the Officer; update annual reporting requirements of the Officer to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor; and provide administrative support to the Veterans’ Affairs Commission.

Governance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
Passed
14-0
Hearing#221010
Sep 27, 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.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
no vote
Motion#221009
Sep 27, 2022

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.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
5-0
Ordinance#221049
Sep 23, 2022

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $60,000 filed by Crystal and Martha Gomez, which alleges civil rights violations. The lawsuit was initiated on July 14, 2021, in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Crystal Gomez and Martha Gomez against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 14, 2021, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 21-cv-05394 JCS; entitled Crystal Gomez and Martha Gomez v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
11-0 /1
Hearing#220471
Sep 22, 2022

The hearing aims to address the rising reports of sexual assault and harassment in San Francisco public schools and gather data on gender-based violence and available resources for students. It requests reports from various city departments and the school district on their responses and support systems for affected students.

Hearing to discuss San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and City departments' responses to the increased student reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of gender-based violence at SFUSD schools, and requesting data and information pertaining to gender-based violence in public schools and resources made available to students, via partnerships with SFUSD or community-based organization partners, that support survivors of sexual assault or harassment and promote safe and healthy environment in our schools; and requesting SFUSD, Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention, and Department on the Status of Women to report.

Public SafetyTransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
2-0 /1
Ordinance#220745
Sep 22, 2022

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $47,500 related to an alleged civil rights violation by Breonna Richard. The lawsuit was filed in July 2020 in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Breonna Richard against the City and County of San Francisco for $47,500; the lawsuit was filed on July 13, 2020, in U.S. District Court Northern District, Case No. 20-CV-04276-JSC; entitled Breonna Richard v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#220801
Sep 22, 2022

This resolution approves a funding agreement with the Children’s Council of San Francisco to provide early care and education services, supporting the city's plan from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. The total amount for this agreement is up to $364,091,448.

Resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Children’s Council of San Francisco for the provision of Early Care and Education Integrated Services to support the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide Plan for Early Care and Education for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $364,091,448.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220802
Sep 22, 2022

This resolution approves a funding agreement with Wu Yee Children’s Services to provide Early Care and Education services in San Francisco from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024, totaling up to $144,496,672. It supports the city's broader plan for early childhood education.

Resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Wu Yee Children’s Services for the provision of Early Care and Education (ECE) Integrated Services to support the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide Plan For ECE for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $144,496,672.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220771
Sep 22, 2022

This resolution designates the 600 block of Frederick Street as "Polytechnic Way" to honor San Francisco's first public high school, which served the community from 1894 to 1972. The street name change acknowledges the school's significant impact on local education.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Polytechnic Way” to the 600 block of Frederick Street in recognition of San Francisco’s first public high school and its contribution to the education of thousands of San Franciscans from 1894 to 1972.

TransportationEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Ordinance#220965
Sep 20, 2022

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $100,000 related to an alleged civil rights violation by the city. The lawsuit was filed by Aliitasi T. Alapati in March 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Aliitasi T. Alapati against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 11, 2020, in United States District Court, Case No. 21-cv-04144-SI; entitled Aliitasi T. Alapati v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Motion#220946
Sep 20, 2022

This motion appoints Andrea Torrey to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee, with her term ending on July 1, 2024. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Andrea Torrey, term ending July 1, 2024, to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#220808
Sep 8, 2022

This ordinance creates a new Department of Early Childhood to replace the Office of Early Care and Education and First Five San Francisco, and establishes an Early Childhood Community Oversight and Advisory Committee. It also updates the roles of the Children and Families First Commission.

Ordinance amending the Administrative and Campaign and Governmental Conduct Codes to establish a Department of Early Childhood as successor to the Office of Early Care and Education and First Five San Francisco; establish an Early Childhood Community Oversight and Advisory Committee as successor to the Office of Early Care and Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee; and update the responsibilities of the Children and Families First Commission.

TransportationGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#220823
Sep 8, 2022

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $791,433 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a vocational rehabilitation program from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. It has been approved retroactively to ensure funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $791,433 from the United States Department of Education through the California Department of Rehabilitation for participation in a program, entitled “State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
5-0