Legislation

This ordinance allows tourist hotels and motels to be temporarily used for housing without losing their hotel classification and modifies building regulations to support this change. It also removes restrictions on where emergency housing can be located and confirms compliance with environmental and planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without thereby abandoning or discontinuing the hotel use classification under that Code; amending the Building Code to allow Interim Housing without thereby changing the underlying occupancy classification of the property, and amending Appendix P to remove restriction that emergency housing be located on land owned or leased by the City; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to receive and use a $1,192,890 grant from the California Department of Insurance to support the Organized Automobile Fraud Activity Interdiction Program from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It also adds one grant-funded investigator position to the District Attorney's office for the same period.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant from the California Department of Insurance to fund the Organized Automobile Fraud Activity Interdiction Program in the amount of $1,192,890 for the grant period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and amending Ordinance No. 191-24 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 240596 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded position in Class 8550 District Attorney’s Investigator-SFERS (FTE 1.0) for the grant agreement period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

The ordinance designates the Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society at 3400 Laguna Street as a historic Landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society, located at 3400 Laguna Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance allocates $571 million from General Obligation Bond proceeds for various projects, including seawall improvements, emergency response facilities, and affordable housing initiatives. It sets aside these funds in the Controller's Reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating a total $571,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds, including: $124,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2024A Embarcadero Seawall GO Bonds to the Port of San Francisco (PRT) for planning, engagement, program management, pilot projects, Embarcadero early project pre-design, detailed design, construction, and a flood study with the United States Army Corps of Engineers; $225,000,000 from Series 2024B Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response GO Bonds to Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for Fire Department and Police facilities, and emergency firefighting water system improvements; $70,000,000 from Series 2024C Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for low-income, preservation and middle income, senior, and educator housing projects; $152,000,000 from Series 2024D Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for low-income, preservation, and victims and survivor housing projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

This ordinance updates the Surveillance Technology Ordinance by simplifying reporting requirements and clarifying what counts as surveillance technology. It also shifts the responsibility for creating surveillance policies to the departments using the technology and requires the Committee on Information Technology to report on existing surveillance technology awaiting policy approval.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Surveillance Technology Ordinance by, among other things, reducing administrative burdens associated with reporting requirements; clarifying certain exceptions to the definition of “Surveillance Technology;” transferring the responsibility of creating or amending a Surveillance Technology Policy from the Committee on Information Technology (COIT) to the departments using such technology; and adding a reporting requirement for COIT regarding existing Surveillance Technology still awaiting approval of a Surveillance Technology Policy.

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to seek state and federal funding for various security and emergency management programs in San Francisco for the next five fiscal years. It covers multiple grant programs aimed at enhancing the city's preparedness and response capabilities.

Resolution authorizing the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative at the Department of Emergency Management to apply for, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, State and Federal financial assistance under various grant programs for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028, including: the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant, the State Homeland Security Grant Program, the Emergency Management Performance Grant, the Local Government Oil Spill Contingency Grant, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding under the Ryan White Act for HIV/AIDS emergency relief. It requests $15,705,906 to support services in San Francisco from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant Program grant from the Health Resources Services Administration; and requesting $15,705,906 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

This motion appoints Estela Ortiz to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board, with her term set to end on March 1, 2025. The motion has been passed by the relevant authorities.

Motion appointing Estela Ortiz, term ending March 1, 2025, to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board.

This motion aimed to reject the Mayor's nomination of James Byrne to the Police Commission for a term ending in 2028. The motion was ultimately not passed.

Motion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of James Byrne to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2028.

This ordinance changes how certain city departments manage their cash revolving funds by removing authorization for some, adjusting limits for others, and adding new funds for specific departments. It aims to streamline financial operations within the city government.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the authorization for certain cash revolving funds (Controller, Ethics Commission, Department of Police Accountability, Planning Department, Public Defender, Department of Public Health - Community Mental Health Services Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Public Health - Laguna Honda Hospital, Public Utilities Commission - Hetch Hetchy Project, Public Utilities Commission - Water Department); reduce the maximum amount of cash revolving fund for certain funds (Human Services Agency, Department of Public Health - Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Treasurer-Tax Collector); increase the maximum amount of cash revolving fund for Public Utilities Commission; and authorize additional revolving funds (Public Utilities Consumer, Recreation and Park Department, and Department of Elections).

This ordinance updates the rules for using Automated License Plate Readers and Parking Guidance Systems at the airport to improve ground transportation management. It aims to enhance efficiency and security in parking and vehicle monitoring.

Ordinance approving the Amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of Automated License Plate Readers - Ground Transportation Management System and Parking Assist - Parking Guidance System.

This legislation is a hearing to evaluate traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco. It requests reports from the Police Department and the Municipal Transportation Agency on these issues.

Hearing on the state of traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco; and requesting the Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency to report.

This hearing aims to gather information on improving San Francisco's law enforcement data dashboards to make crime and response information more accessible and user-friendly while ensuring anonymity. It requests reports from the Police Department, District Attorney’s Office, Superior Court, and Sheriff's Department on this topic.

Hearing to receive information on how San Francisco law enforcement data dashboards can provide more robust, user-friendly, and anonymized online information on crime and law enforcement response through the various stages: incident, arrest, intake by the District Attorney’s Office, initiation of prosecution, sentencing, and disposition; and requesting the Police Department, District Attorney’s Office, the Superior Court, and the Sheriff's Department to report.

This ordinance allocates over $6.1 million in interest earnings from previous earthquake safety bonds to support the planning and design of the Emergency Firefighting Water System projects. These projects aim to enhance fire protection in the event of an earthquake, safeguarding lives and property.

Ordinance appropriating $6,181,212.25 in interest earnings from the 2010 and 2014 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) Bonds to fund planning and design phases of the Emergency Firefighting Water System (EFWS) projects, currently funded by the ESER 2020 Bond, for protecting against the loss of life, homes, and businesses from fires following an earthquake to the Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

This ordinance removes all regulations related to public bathhouses in San Francisco, including rules about fees, operations, and permits. As a result, there are no longer any specific city regulations governing these establishments.

Ordinance repealing Article 26 of the Police Code to delete in its entirety the City’s regulations governing public bath houses, including but not limited to fee requirements, operating requirements, and permitting requirements.

This ordinance sets a deadline of June 24, 2025, for the City to purchase firearms and ammunition from suppliers without following specific procurement requirements. It applies to suppliers from whom the City has bought these goods within the 24 months leading up to June 24, 2024.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to set an end date of June 24, 2025, to the time period within which, without complying with the firearms and ammunition procurement requirements of Administrative Code, Section 21H.4, the City may purchase firearms and ammunition from a supplier from whom it had, within the 24 months prior to June 24, 2024, purchased such goods.

The ordinance extends the no-shouting and no-amplified sound zone around reproductive health care facilities from 50 feet to 100 feet, and increases the harassment-free zone from 25 feet to 100 feet. It also mandates annual training for police on enforcing laws protecting access to these facilities and requires biannual meetings with facility representatives to address safety and operational concerns.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to extend the zone in which shouting and using amplified sound is prohibited outside a reproductive health care facility from 50 feet from the property line to 100 feet from the facility entrance or driveway, extend the zone in which following or harassing a person is prohibited from 25 feet from the facility entrance to 100 feet from the facility entrance, and specify that approaching within eight feet of a person inside the 100-foot perimeter of the facility entrance while impersonating a facility worker with the effect of intimidating the person is unlawful harassment; and amending the Administrative Code to direct that Police Department officers be trained annually on enforcement of local and state laws protecting access to reproductive health care facilities, and that the Police Department meet with representatives of a reproductive health care facility every two years, on request, to develop a plan to prevent and respond to incidents that interfere with access to the facility, the facility’s operations, and/or the lawful exercise of First Amendment rights by the public.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $72,275 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $72,275 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to train and procure equipment for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the Police Department to accept and use 1,800 units of Naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses, valued at $81,300. The Naloxone is provided through a federal project aimed at addressing substance abuse and is managed 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 valued at $81,300 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and administered by the Department of Health Care Services.

This legislation calls for a hearing to review a report from the Controller regarding invoices related to a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and SF SAFE. It requests updates from various city offices and the SF SAFE Board on this matter.

Hearing on the Controller's report on the assessment of invoices reviewed under a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco SAFE (SF SAFE); and requesting the Controller's Office, San Francisco Police Department, Mayor's Office of Economic Workforce Development, and SF SAFE Board of Directors to report.

This resolution supports Proposition 6, which aims to amend the California Constitution to eliminate the exception that allows involuntary servitude as a punishment for crimes. If passed, it would formally end all legal forms of slavery in California.

Resolution supporting Proposition 6 to amend Article 1, Section 6, of the California Constitution to remove the exception clause permitting involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, effectively ending all legal vestiges of slavery in the state.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to lease a portion of property at 1-199 Forest Road to the U.S. Coast Guard for five years at no cost, starting November 1, 2024. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the San Francisco Police Department, to execute a License of a portion of the real property located at 1-199 Forest Road, Building 278 with U.S. Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard, federal government, for an initial term of five years at an initial annual base rent of $0 effective November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2029; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the License that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the License or this Resolution.

This ordinance allows the Juvenile Probation Department to use web filtering software as part of its surveillance technology policy. It aims to regulate and monitor internet access for juveniles under probation supervision.

Ordinance approving the Surveillance Technology Policy for Juvenile Probation Department’s use of web filtering software.

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $225 million in bonds to fund earthquake safety and emergency response initiatives. It outlines the terms and processes for the bond sale, including appointing agents and approving necessary documents.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $225,000,000 aggregate principal amount of one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response, 2020), Series 2024B; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds and any subseries designation; 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; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; 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 an additional $648,354 grant from the CDC for HIV prevention and surveillance programs, bringing the total funding to $5,701,459 for the period from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It was passed retroactively to ensure the department can effectively implement the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments,” in the amount of $648,354 for a total amount of $5,701,459 for the period of August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding for HIV prevention and surveillance programs from the CDC and requests nearly $5.9 million in emergency relief funding for the San Francisco area for the upcoming year. It was passed to ensure ongoing support for HIV-related health initiatives.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and requesting $5,909,395 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of August 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to receive and use a $318,857 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It was passed retroactively, meaning it authorizes the funding after the fact.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $318,857 from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

This ordinance prohibits firearm possession in certain locations, including childcare facilities, City property, and places of worship, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders. It also applies to private commercial establishments unless the owner allows it.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit firearm possession, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders, in childcare facilities, City property, election facilities, medical facilities, and private parks and playgrounds, and in places of worship and private commercial establishments unless the owner provides express consent.

This hearing will review the current staffing levels of the Sheriff's Department and how they affect jail conditions and rehabilitation programs. The Sheriff's Department is required to provide a report on these topics.

Hearing regarding updates on the Sheriff's Department's current staffing levels and how staffing impacts relate to jail conditions and a status report of rehabilitation programs, including but not limited to Five Keys Charter, RSVP, etc.; and requesting the Sheriff's Department to report.

This resolution urges the SFMTA to stop issuing tickets for stolen vehicles and to waive any existing tickets for those vehicles. It also calls for collaboration between the SFMTA, Police Department, and the Committee on Information Technology to share data to help address auto thefts.

Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to stop ticketing and immediately waive tickets to stolen vehicles; and urging the Committee on Information Technology (COIT) and Chief Data Officer to work with SFMTA and the Police Department (SFPD) to share data toward solving auto thefts.

This ordinance requires large supermarkets to give six months' notice to customers and the City before permanently closing. It also mandates that they explore options to continue selling groceries at that location.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to require large supermarkets to provide six months notice to their customers and the City before permanently closing, and to explore ways to allow for the continued sale of groceries at the location.

This ordinance requires certain city departments to regularly report to the Board of Supervisors on how well the city's street teams are performing. The goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these teams in addressing community needs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require regular reporting to the Board of Supervisors by the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Public Health, and Fire Department, concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s street teams.

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to partner with San Francisco State University for radio system usage and maintenance, ensuring communication between authorized personnel and City public safety from August 27, 2024, to June 30, 2035, with expected revenue of $1,689,041. It also permits the Director of Technology to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into an Agreement with the San Francisco State University to provide radio system usage and maintenance, as well as radio interoperability for authorized personnel to communicate with City public safety personnel for the period between August 27, 2024, through June 30, 2035, with an anticipated revenue of $1,689,041; and to authorize the Director of Technology 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 ordinance allows City officers and employees to donate to the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund through payroll deductions. It adds this fund to the list of approved organizations for such donations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a donation of $23,405.32 from the Margaret Seneshen Living Trust for the Mounted Unit. The funds will support the operations and activities of the unit.

Resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a donation of $23,405.32 pursuant to the order of revised distribution of the Margaret Seneshen Living Trust to the Police Department Mounted Unit.

This resolution approves the San Francisco Police Department's annual report on its Use of Equipment Policy, ensuring it meets state law requirements. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Resolution receiving and approving the San Francisco Police Department’s Use of Equipment Policy 2023 Annual Report, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law.

This ordinance requires large supermarkets to give six months' notice before permanently closing and mandates them to explore options for continuing grocery sales at that location. It aims to ensure residents have adequate time to adjust and maintain access to food resources.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to require large supermarkets to provide six months notice to their customers and the City before permanently closing, and to explore ways to allow for the continued sale of groceries at the location.

This ordinance ensures that client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR) remains confidential and clarifies OVWR's responsibilities. It also transfers the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) to OVWR, requiring SHARP to provide trauma-informed assistance to victims during City processes without hindering law enforcement investigations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to extend its food services contract with ARAMARK for one year, until October 31, 2025, and increases the total contract amount from $20 million to approximately $24.8 million. The extension and funding are intended to ensure continued food services in the jail.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to execute a Third Amendment to the existing Agreement with ARAMARK Correctional Services, LLC (ARAMARK), for jail food services to exercise the final option to extend the contract term for 12 months from November 1, 2024, for a total term of November 1, 2018, through October 31, 2025; and to increase the not to exceed contract amount from $20,000,000 to $24,783,723.

This resolution designates October 2024 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in San Francisco and emphasizes the city's commitment to initiatives that raise awareness, prevent domestic violence, and support survivors. It aims to promote resources and services available to those affected by domestic violence.

Resolution recognizing October 2024 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City and County of San Francisco, and reaffirming its commitment to supporting initiatives that raise awareness, prevent domestic violence, and provide resources and services to survivors.

This legislation calls for a hearing to investigate when city departments, including the SFPD and Human Rights Commission, became aware of fraudulent activities and what actions were taken afterward. It also requests reports from the Mayor, City Controller, Human Resources Department, and SFPD regarding these issues.

Hearing to identify what and when departments knew about fraudulent activities within the Executive Branch Departments, such as the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and Human Rights Commission (HRC), and their contractors, as well as what preventative follow-up steps were implemented after, including review for conflicts of any staff taking over these functions and duties; and requesting the Mayor, City Controller, Human Resources Department, and SFPD to report.

This resolution designates the 1500 Block of Grove Street as "Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street" to honor Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. and raise awareness about gun violence following his tragic death. The street name change aims to commemorate his legacy and encourage community action.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name "Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street" to the 1500 Block of Grove Street to honor the legacy and life of Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr., and to bring attention to his tragic death and the need for action against gun violence.

This ordinance aims to prevent housing discrimination against individuals based on pregnancy or related medical conditions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit housing discrimination based on pregnancy or medical conditions related to pregnancy.

The ordinance prohibits promoting, assembling for, or participating in vehicle sideshows and allows law enforcement to seize and impound vehicles involved in such activities. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges, which may include imprisonment and fines.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) prohibit persons from promoting a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 2) prohibit persons from assembling together to obstruct the streets, sidewalks, highways, other public right-of-ways, off-street parking facilities, or private property in connection with a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 3) prohibit persons from knowingly being present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow for purposes of participating in the Vehicle Sideshow; 4) prohibit persons present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow from interfering with official performance of law enforcement duties; 5) seize and impound vehicles used in a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow, and under certain conditions sell the vehicles; and 6) make violations of these provisions a misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment and/or fine.

The ordinance allows San Francisco to issue up to $61.4 million in Certificates of Participation to fund repairs and improvements to city-owned buildings and infrastructure. It also outlines the necessary agreements and authorizations for the sale and management of these financial instruments.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $61,395,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities, streets and works maintained and utilized by various City departments; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease to the Trustee and lease back to the City of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City, at 1 South Van Ness Avenue within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, together with any other property determined by the City’s Director of Public Finance to be made subject to the lease and lease back arrangements; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates; approving modifications to documents; ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein; and repealing and rescinding a portion of the authorization to execute and deliver certificates of participation of the City established through the adoption of Ordinance No. 101-23 of the City on June 2, 2023.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to continue using surveillance cameras from non-city entities without a sunset provision, meaning there is no set end date for this practice. It also ensures that the use of these cameras aligns with the department's existing Surveillance Technology Policy.

Ordinance rescinding the sunset provision of Ordinance No. 205-22 and approving the Police Department’s continued use of Non-City Entity surveillance cameras consistent with the Department’s Surveillance Technology Policy.

This ordinance approves the use of ShotSpotter, a gunfire detection technology, by the Department of Emergency Management in San Francisco. It establishes a policy for how this surveillance technology will be used and managed.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for the Department of Emergency Management’s use of ShotSpotter, a gunfire detection technology.

This ordinance approves the San Francisco Police Department's inventory and policy for using drones. It also ensures that these practices comply with state law requirements.

Ordinance approving the Police Department’s inventory and policy relating to the use of unassisted aerial vehicles, or drones, and making findings consistent with the criteria in State law.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $1,154,519 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,154,519 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a $160,451 grant from the State of California to fund a wage theft enforcement program from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $160,451 from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program to implement a wage theft enforcement program for the period August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total of $652,332 in grants from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to fund the Elder Abuse Program over three years, from 2024 to 2026. The funding is contingent on an agreement between the parties involved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $652,332 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Elder Abuse Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of up to $2,986,360 over three years to support the Victim Witness Assistance Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the period starting October 1, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,385,540 for the term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $2,986,360 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the grant term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of $590,718 over three years to support the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the years 2024 through 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $590,718 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, 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 partner with CSUITEMUSIC, LLC to create a documentary titled "SFPD Journey to Justice," which explores the Civil Rights Movement and its relevance to modern policing. It also grants the necessary rights for trademark use across various media platforms.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Police Department (“SFPD”) to enter into a Use Agreement with CSUITEMUSIC, LLC (“Producer”) to develop and produce a documentary, entitled “SFPD Journey to Justice,” about Sojourn to the Past, a retracing of the Civil Rights Movement and its connection to the modern policing profession, granting all necessary trademark licenses and rights to traditional and digital networks.

This hearing will evaluate the Controller's Annual Performance Report and its effects on the city budget, while also assessing how various departments are achieving their performance goals. Several city departments, including the Fire Department and Police Department, will be asked to provide updates during this hearing.

Hearing to consider the Controller’s Annual Performance Report and its impact on the budget and to hear how departments are meeting their performance goals; and requesting the Controller’s Office, Fire Department, Public Works, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Emergency Management, Human Services Agency, Recreation and Park Department, Department of Public Health, Library, Police Department, and City Administrator to report.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a grant of $364,146, along with $91,037 in city matching funds, to support the County Victim Services Program from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $364,146 and the City providing matching funds in the amount of $91,037 for the grant period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the County Victim Services Program.

This resolution approves the Police Commission's Statement of Purpose, which outlines its role and responsibilities in overseeing the police department. It is part of the city's governance framework as specified in the city charter.

Resolution approving the Police Commission’s Statement of Purpose, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.102(2).

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to increase its contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project by nearly $14.9 million, bringing the total contract amount to about $34.7 million. It also extends the contract for an additional two years, lasting until June 30, 2026, with no further extensions allowed.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fifth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for Pretrial Services, increasing the contract amount by $14,905,123 for a total not to exceed amount of $34,668,237 and to extend the contract term for two years from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, with no more options to extend.

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $125,000 grant from the CARESTAR Foundation to improve Emergency Medical Services through Community Paramedicine and Triage programs. The funding will be available from March 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $125,000 from the CARESTAR Foundation, for enhancement of the Emergency Medical Services System through support to Community Paramedicine and Triage to Alternate Destination programs, from March 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $350,321 grant from the California Office of Emergency Services for emergency management activities from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend an Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $350,321 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, from the California Office of Emergency Services.

This resolution approves an increase of over $5.3 million to the existing agreement between the Positive Resource Center and the Department of Public Health for emergency financial services, raising the total agreement amount to over $15.3 million and extending the contract term by two years until February 29, 2028. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without further approval, as long as they do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between Positive Resource Center and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for emergency financial services; to increase the agreement by $5,365,891 for an amount not to exceed $15,359,513; to extend the term by two years, from February 28, 2026, for a total agreement term of March 1, 2018, through February 29, 2028; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties 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 resolution allows the Office of the City Administrator to use $189,558 in federal funds to create a guidance document on financing strategies for reducing earthquake risks in concrete buildings. The project will run from July 14, 2022, to November 14, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Administrator to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds in the amount of $189,558 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the California Office of Emergency Services to develop a guidance document that will address financing strategies for earthquake risk reduction through the Concrete Building Safety Program for the project period of July 14, 2022, through November 14, 2024.

This legislation proposes to change the city charter to allow voters to elect the Director of the Department of Police Accountability. If approved, this change would take effect during the election on November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for the election of the Director of the Department of Police Accountability; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation proposes to create a Department of Emergency Management within San Francisco's Charter, outlining the role of a Director and their qualifications. It will be voted on in the election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish within the Charter the Department of Emergency Management, the position of the Director of the Department, and the Director’s qualifications and appointing authority; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation amends the city charter to adjust the age factor percentage for retirement benefits for new members of the Fire Department, allowing them to reach a higher percentage at younger ages and lowering the maximum retirement age for this benefit from 58 to 55. The changes will be voted on in the election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to change the age factor percentage for benefit calculations such that persons who have or will become members of the Fire Department on and after January 7, 2012 reach a higher age factor percentage at earlier ages and lower from 58 to 55 the retirement age at which persons who have or will become members of the Fire Department on and after January 7, 2012 reach the highest age factor percentage; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This motion allows voters to decide on creating a fund to help pay off student loans and job-related education costs for certain city employees, including police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and 911 dispatchers. The election for this proposal will take place on November 5, 2024.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 5, 2024, an Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund for the purpose of paying outstanding student loans, and job-related educational and training expenses incurred while employed by the City, for employees who are sworn members of the Police Department, Fire Department, or Sheriff’s Department; paramedics; registered nurses; or 911 dispatchers, supervisors, or coordinators.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $376,000 grant from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for a program aimed at improving emergency care for older adults, covering the period from January 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $376,000 from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in a program, entitled “Geriatric Emergency Department Planning Grant, Pilot Project 2020,” for the period of January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025.

This ordinance updates the license fees for various entertainment-related permits, including billiard parlors and dance halls, to reflect current amounts. It aims to ensure that the fees are in line with today's economic conditions.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to adjust to current amounts the license fees for Billiard Parlor, Dance Hall Keeper, Extended Hours Premises, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, Limited Live Performance, Mechanical Amusement Device, and Place of Entertainment permits.

This ordinance removes the Maddy Emergency Services Fund from the Administrative Code, which means that certain reimbursement payments to doctors for treating low-income patients in emergencies will no longer be available. As a result, physicians may not receive financial support for providing these services to indigent individuals.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Sections 8.42 and 10.100-195, known as the Maddy Emergency Services Fund, and thereby repealing certain reimbursement payments to physicians who provide emergency medical services to indigent patients.

This resolution urges the Mayor and the Department of Human Resources to create an emergency hiring plan that includes incentives to attract and keep behavioral healthcare workers. The goal is to fill vacant positions within the city and at contracted service providers.

Resolution urging the Mayor and Department of Human Resources (DHR) to initiate an emergency hiring plan with recruitment and retention incentives for behavioral healthcare workers to fill city employee vacancies and vacancies at city-contracted providers.

The resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $18,016 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding to $107,707 for a program focused on HIV and tuberculosis assistance. This funding will support efforts related to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund for one year, from September 30, 2023, to September 29, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $18,016 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco for a total amount of $107,707 for participation in a program, entitled “Targeted HIV/TB Strategic Information Technical Assistance for President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Countries,” for the period of September 30, 2023, through September 29, 2024.

This legislation allows registered nurses in San Francisco to buy up to three years of retirement service credit for their previous work as per diem nurses, provided they meet certain work hour requirements. It also transfers public safety communications personnel into a different retirement plan starting January 4, 2025.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to allow registered nurses, who are or become members of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System and have worked an average of 32 hours or more per week for at least one year, to purchase up to three years of service credit for time previously worked as per diem nurses; and to move public safety communications personnel (911 dispatchers, supervisors, and coordinators) from the miscellaneous retirement plans to the miscellaneous safety retirement plan, for compensation earned on and after January 4, 2025; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation amends the city charter to define "Full-Duty Sworn Officer," adjust staffing report requirements for the Chief of Police, and create a new Deferred Retirement Option Program for eligible police officers from July 2025 to July 2030. It aims to enhance police staffing and retention while allowing officers to earn additional retirement benefits in exchange for continued service.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to define the term “Full-Duty Sworn Officer”; modify the criteria for establishing recommended staffing levels for sworn officers; change the requirement for the Chief of Police to submit a staffing report from every two years to every three years; and establish a new voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program (“DROP”) for the period from July 2025 - July 2030, for eligible members of the Police Department (in the rank of officer, sergeant, or inspector) that allows those members to earn additional deferred compensation in the Retirement System for up to 60 months in exchange for agreeing to perform neighborhood patrol or investigative work; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This motion allows the Rules Committee to advance a proposed Charter Amendment regarding police staffing and a Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program for consideration in the November 5, 2024, election. It also changes the timeline for how long the amendment must be on the Board's agenda before it can be submitted to voters.

Motion calling from the Rules Committee the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 240544) on Police staffing and a Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program; and modifying the amount of time required under Rule 2.22.7 between the first appearance of the proposed subject Charter Amendment on the Board’s agenda and the Board’s order submitting them to the electorate for the November 5, 2024, election.

This hearing addresses funding and design plans for the Emergency Firefighting Water System on the westside of San Francisco. It also requests a report from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on the matter.

Hearing on the Emergency Firefighting Water System funding and design on the westside of San Francisco; and requesting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to report.

This ordinance aims to restrict retail food and tobacco establishments in a high-crime area of the Tenderloin from operating between midnight and 5 a.m. for two years, allowing for fines and legal actions against those that violate these hours.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to create a two-year pilot program, during which retail food and tobacco establishments in a high-crime area of the Tenderloin police district are prohibited from being open to the public from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., or from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. if subject to regulation by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; authorizing the Department of Public Health to impose administrative fines for violation of the hours restrictions; declaring an establishment’s operation in violation of the hours restrictions to be a public nuisance; authorizing enforcement actions by the City Attorney; and creating a private right of action for persons harmed by a violation of the hours restriction.

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.

This ordinance reallocates funds by taking $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and supplies, and directing $2,770,003 to overtime for the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime for the Sheriff’s Department to cover expected overtime costs. It ensures that both departments can meet their projected overtime needs as mandated by city regulations.

Ordinance de-appropriating $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and materials and supplies and appropriating $2,770,003 to overtime in the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime in the Sheriff’s Department, in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17.

This ordinance updates the rules for using pre-security cameras at the airport to enhance surveillance practices. It aims to improve safety and security measures while ensuring compliance with privacy standards.

Ordinance approving the amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of pre-security cameras.

The hearing allows the Mayor to discuss topics submitted by Supervisors, including recent legal rulings and city policies. Mayor Breed addressed the Supreme Court's decision on public camping and outlined the city's approach to homelessness and rent control.

Pursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss eligible topics submitted from the Supervisors. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. Mayoral Address: Mayor London N. Breed discussed last week’s Supreme Court ruling in the Grants Pass v. Johnson case, which determined that cities could enforce bans on public camping even if no alternative shelter is available. Mayor Breed stated that the ruling allows for current city mandated restrictions to be lifted and she is working with the City Attorney’s Office on how current polices around homeless encampments will change. Mayor Breed then discussed the City’s current homeless outreach plan that provides homeless shelters and services while being firm on the enforcement of regulations and penalties. Mayor Breed then addressed the above referenced topic submitted by the District 5 Supervisor. The following topic was noticed on the agenda representing District 5: 1. Rent Control