Legislation

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve and allow the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to enter into a lease of real property consisting of approximately 31,200 square feet, with buildings totaling approximately 22,965 square feet located at 125 Bayshore Boulevard, with W.Y.L. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to enter into a lease of real property consisting of approximately 31,200 square feet, with buildings totaling approximately 22,965 square feet located at 125 Bayshore Boulevard, with W.Y.L. Orion Properties, LLC, a California limited liability company, as Landlord, for an initial term of ten years, with two five-year options to extend thereafter, anticipated to commence on July 1, 2026, for use by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for emergency shelter purposes at an initial annual base rent of $655,200 with 3% annual increases; authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to execute the Lease; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to repeal the prohibition on certain types of libraries lending or renting any book, magazine, pamphlet, or other printed matter to any person under the age of 21, unless the person has obtained a membership card with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to repeal the prohibition on certain types of libraries lending or renting any book, magazine, pamphlet, or other printed matter to any person under the age of 21, unless the person has obtained a membership card with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Adding the commemorative street name “Tony Stefani Way” to Falmouth Street between Folsom Street and Shipley Street in recognition of retired San Francisco Fire Department Captain Tony Stefani. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Tony Stefani Way” to Falmouth Street between Folsom Street and Shipley Street in recognition of retired San Francisco Fire Department Captain Tony Stefani.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Sheriff’s Office to contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project (SF Pretrial) for Pretrial Services for a three year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a contract total not to exceed amount of $22,532,145, with two one-year options to extend.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project (SF Pretrial) for Pretrial Services for a three year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a contract total not to exceed amount of $22,532,145, with two one-year options to extend.

Proposes a change to city law: Approve amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras.

Ordinance approving amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras; and making required findings in support of said approvals.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Retroactively allow the Police Department to sign amendment to the grant agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program, extending the grant term from June 1, 2027, for a new grant term of October 1, 2023, through June 1, 2028, with no change to the grant amount of $15,326,301.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to execute an amendment to the grant agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program, extending the grant term from June 1, 2027, for a new grant term of October 1, 2023, through June 1, 2028, with no change to the grant amount of $15,326,301.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Retroactively allow the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of 1,800 units of Naloxone in 2025 valued at $43,200 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the Department of Health Care Services.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of 1,800 units of Naloxone in 2025 valued at $43,200 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the Department of Health Care Services.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Proposes a change to city law: Adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives’ Association - Police, to be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives’ Association - Police, to be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to modify provisions of the Fair Chance city law that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to modify provisions of the Fair Chance Ordinance that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions; increasing administrative penalties for violations; and increasing liquidated damages available in a lawsuit.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the San Francisco Fire Code to prohibit the sale, offer, and delivery of lithium-ion batteries and replacement lithium-ion batteries that do not meet specified certification requirements, to any address within San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the San Francisco Fire Code to prohibit the sale, offer, and delivery of lithium-ion batteries and replacement lithium-ion batteries that do not meet specified certification requirements, to any address within San Francisco; establish enforcement processes, and penalties for violations; authorize the City Attorney to seek injunctive and monetary relief and attorneys’ fees; and authorize the Fire Department to implement the restriction through rules, forms, and guidance.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to establish the San Francisco Hate Crime Reward Fund.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the San Francisco Hate Crime Reward Fund.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve and allow the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0163(R), Engineering Services for the Emergency Firefighting Water System and City’s Water Distribution System, with LEE + RO and AGS Joint Venture, increasing the contract amount by $5,000,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $13,000,000 with no change to the contract duration of June 28, 2024, through June 27, 2032, to provide additional engineering design and support for pipeline improvement projects, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve the contract between the St. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution approving the contract between the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), for emergency shelter operations and support services at Multi-Service Center South, for a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a total amount not to exceed $35,507,789 and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the contract 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.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Supporting United States House of Representatives Bill 8426, the Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act of 2026, introduced by Representatives Lateefah Simon and Emilia Sykes, which would direct states to enumerate and protect survivor rights, establish a federal grant program for direct cash assistance to survivors of violence through community-based organizations, and allow state-level victim needs surveys to strengthen the evidence base for future federal investments. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution supporting United States House of Representatives Bill 8426, the Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act of 2026, introduced by Representatives Lateefah Simon and Emilia Sykes, which would direct states to enumerate and protect survivor rights, establish a federal grant program for direct cash assistance to survivors of violence through community-based organizations, and authorize state-level victim needs surveys to strengthen the evidence base for future federal investments.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors). In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency-Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff's Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); and Security Services (Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development).

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve the San Francisco Police Department’s Use of Equipment Policy 2025 Annual Report, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law.

Resolution approving the San Francisco Police Department’s Use of Equipment Policy 2025 Annual Report, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law.

An internal Board decision: Motion confirming the reappointment of Kevin Benedicto, term ending April 30, 2030, to the Police Commission.

Motion confirming the reappointment of Kevin Benedicto, term ending April 30, 2030, to the Police Commission.

An internal Board decision: Motion approve the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Lawrence Low to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2030.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Lawrence Low to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2030.

An internal Board decision: Motion approve the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Mattie Scott to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2030.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Mattie Scott to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2030.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028; and $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $275,391 from the California Victim Compensation Board for the grant term July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, to continue the Criminal Restitution Compact should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $200,000 from The Chris Larsen Fund facilitated by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation through Five Keys to support a women’s initiative, Project Restore: Women’s Housing for victims of crime, geared towards servicing families of violent crime for the purpose of public safety prevention efforts. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $200,000 from The Chris Larsen Fund facilitated by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation through Five Keys to support a women’s initiative, Project Restore: Women’s Housing for victims of crime, geared towards servicing families of violent crime for the purpose of public safety prevention efforts.

Proposes a change to city law: Set aside money $1,926,125 of Boarding of Prisoners revenue and $14,043,516 to overtime salaries and de-set aside money $12,117,391 from retirement fringe benefits, vehicles, and various capital projects and work orders in the Sheriff’s Office to support the Department’s projected increases in overtime as required per the city's operating rules, Section 3.17 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance appropriating $1,926,125 of Boarding of Prisoners revenue and $14,043,516 to overtime salaries and de-appropriating $12,117,391 from retirement fringe benefits, vehicles, and various capital projects and work orders in the Sheriff’s Office to support the Department’s projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing to discuss plans for increasing Southern Police District staffing.

Hearing to discuss plans for increasing Southern Police District staffing; and requesting the Police Department to report.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to provide penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks, including that a first offense is punishable as an infraction with a fine not less than $125 or more than $250, and a second and any subsequent offenses within five years of a prior offense are punishable as misdemeanors with a fine not less than $250 or more than $750, or imprisonment in the County Jail of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to provide penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks, including that a first offense is punishable as an infraction with a fine not less than $125 or more than $250, and a second and any subsequent offenses within five years of a prior offense are punishable as misdemeanors with a fine not less than $250 or more than $750, or imprisonment in the County Jail of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing on the Vicious and Dangerous Dog Unit, inquiring about the plan to hire a Hearing Officer, restart hearing proceedings, address the existing case backlog, and improve proceedings through dog behavioral course requirements.

Hearing on the Vicious and Dangerous Dog Unit, inquiring about the plan to hire a Hearing Officer, restart hearing proceedings, address the existing case backlog, and improve proceedings through dog behavioral course requirements; and requesting the San Francisco Police Department, Department of Police Accountability, City Administrator's Office, and Department of Public Health to be present.

Proposes a change to city law: Set aside money $1,163,325 of Ambulance Billings and $425,898 of Fire Overtime Service Fees revenues in the Fire Department, de-set aside money permanent salaries of $500,000 in the Department of Emergency Management, permanent salaries of $6,088,370 and dependent coverage of $994,158 in the Fire Department, and permanent salaries of $1,250,000 in the Public Utilities Commission, and set aside money $500,000 to overtime in the Department of Emergency Management, $8,671,751 to overtime in the Fire Department, and $1,250,000 to overtime in the Public Utilities Commission in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per the city's operating rules, Section 3.17. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance appropriating $1,163,325 of Ambulance Billings and $425,898 of Fire Overtime Service Fees revenues in the Fire Department, de-appropriating permanent salaries of $500,000 in the Department of Emergency Management, permanent salaries of $6,088,370 and dependent coverage of $994,158 in the Fire Department, and permanent salaries of $1,250,000 in the Public Utilities Commission, and appropriating $500,000 to overtime in the Department of Emergency Management, $8,671,751 to overtime in the Fire Department, and $1,250,000 to overtime in the Public Utilities Commission in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for approval of the Fire Department’s appropriation of $7,992,170 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Executive Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Controller, and Deputy Controller as agents to act on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for all matters pertaining to State and Federal Disaster and Emergency Assistance Funding and to provide the assurances and agreements required by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Controller, and Deputy Controller as agents to act on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for all matters pertaining to State and Federal Disaster and Emergency Assistance Funding and to provide the assurances and agreements required by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing on the state of San Francisco’s Drug Court Program, including an examination of diversion criteria and practices, program outcomes and termination rates, treatment capacity and associated wait times, and the program’s implications for public safety and recovery.

Hearing on the state of San Francisco’s Drug Court Program, including an examination of diversion criteria and practices, program outcomes and termination rates, treatment capacity and associated wait times, and the program’s implications for public safety and recovery; and requesting the Office of the District Attorney, Department of Public Health, and Sheriff’s Office to report.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing to discuss the cause(s), escalation, response, and impacts of the widespread power outages that began on December 20, 2025, and which have disproportionately affected residents and small businesses in the Richmond, Sunset, Presidio, Civic Center, South of Market (SOMA), and other San Francisco neighborhoods, to understand how a localized substation incident escalated to affect nearly one-third of the City.

Hearing to discuss the cause(s), escalation, response, and impacts of the widespread power outages that began on December 20, 2025, and which have disproportionately affected residents and small businesses in the Richmond, Sunset, Presidio, Civic Center, South of Market (SOMA), and other San Francisco neighborhoods, to understand how a localized substation incident escalated to affect nearly one-third of the City; to assess communication failures and gaps in emergency response protocols; to evaluate economic impacts on small businesses and hardships faced by seniors, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable residents; to discuss and understand the remedies, claims processes and support being provided to affected residents and businesses; and requesting the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to report.

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.