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This resolution allows the Board of Supervisors to close parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to make way for a new Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue. A hearing will be scheduled for anyone interested in discussing this street closure.
Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue and setting a hearing date for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to collaborate with the United States Capitol Police for additional law enforcement support from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. It has been officially approved.
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the United States Capitol Police to provide supplemental law enforcement services for the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026.
The ordinance vacates parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to allow for the development of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also ensures that utility access rights are maintained and transfers the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.
Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; 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.
This resolution allows the Fire Department to accept and use a federal grant of $2,755,882.03 to buy new breathing apparatus units, covering the period from September 26, 2024, to September 25, 2026, while also waiving any indirect costs associated with the grant.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,755,882.03 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Units for the performance period of September 26, 2024, through September 25, 2026, and waiving indirect costs.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $2,046,778 grant from the CDC for HIV prevention and surveillance programs, bringing the total grant amount to $12,756,614 for the period from August 2024 to May 2026. It also authorizes the Director of Health to make necessary amendments to the grant agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase of $2,046,778 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments,” for an amount of $7,055,155 for the period of June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, and a total grant amount of $12,756,614 for the period of August 1, 2024, through May 31, 2026; approving the Grant Agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and to authorize the Director of Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.
This resolution allows San Mateo County's District Attorney to pause the time limits for filing legal claims against San Francisco International Airport related to health and safety violations. It ensures that the county has more time to investigate and potentially pursue these claims.
Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to toll the statutes of limitation for San Mateo County District Attorney to bring potential claims against San Francisco International Airport for California Health and Safety Code violations.
This ordinance expands the hours restriction on retail food and tobacco establishments in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods, prohibiting them from opening between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., or 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for those regulated by alcohol laws. It also extends the pilot program's duration by 18 months beyond its original July 2026 expiration date.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to expand the current Tenderloin retail hours restriction pilot program, under which retail food and tobacco establishments in the restricted area 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, to encompass a high-crime area across the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods; and to extend the duration of the pilot program, currently set to expire in July 2026, to instead expire 18 months from the effective date of this Ordinance.
This ordinance requires notaries and those assisting with immigration documents to provide a city-prepared list of free or low-cost immigration legal services and consulates. It also allows the Human Rights Commission to help individuals file complaints against notaries or immigration consultants who may have violated legal requirements.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to require that individuals who notarize or assist people in completing immigration documents offer a document prepared by the City that identifies free or low-cost immigration legal services providers and consulates; and to authorize the Human Rights Commission to provide assistance to members of the public who wish to file a complaint with a state licensing or enforcement entity against a notary or immigration consultant who allegedly violated legal requirements applicable to their activities.
The ordinance calls for a special election on June 2, 2026, to ask San Francisco voters if the city can borrow up to $535 million for improvements to public safety facilities, including the Emergency Firefighting Water System and police infrastructure. It also allows landlords to pass on 50% of any resulting property tax increase to residential tenants.
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of up to $535,000,000 to finance the construction, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, and seismic retrofitting of the Emergency Firefighting Water System, Firefighting Facilities and Infrastructure, Police Facilities and Infrastructure, transportation facilities for the Municipal Railway Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility at Potrero Yard, and other Public Safety Facilities and Infrastructure for earthquake and public safety and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes (collectively, the “ESER Facilities”); authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed ESER Facilities is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed ESER Facilities; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest; prescribing notice to be given of such election; finding that portions of the bond proposal are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopting findings under CEQA for the remaining portion of the bond proposal; finding that the bond proposal is in conformity with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b) and is consistent with the General Plan; consolidating the special election with the general election; establishing the election precincts, voting places, and officers for the election; waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by Municipal Elections Code, Section 510; complying with the restrictions on the use of bond proceeds specified in Section 53410 of the California Government Code; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code, Sections 5.30-5.36; and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code.
This resolution authorizes the construction and improvement of various public safety facilities, including the Emergency Firefighting Water System and police infrastructure, to enhance earthquake preparedness, with an estimated cost of $535 million. It also allows landlords to pass on 50% of any resulting property tax increase to residential tenants.
Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, expansion, renovation, and seismic retrofitting of the Emergency Firefighting Water System, Firefighting Facilities and Infrastructure, Police Facilities and Infrastructure, transportation facilities for the Municipal Railway Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility at Potrero Yard, and other Public Safety Facilities and Infrastructure for earthquake and public safety and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes (collectively, the “ESER Facilities”); authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code; finding that the estimated cost of $535,000,000 for the proposed ESER Facilities is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefore by the annual tax levy; finding that portions of the bond proposal are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopting findings under CEQA for the remaining portion of the bond proposal; finding that the proposed bond is in conformity and consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code.
This ordinance increases the maximum fine for misdemeanor sideshow offenses from $500 to $1,000. It aims to deter illegal street racing and related activities in San Francisco.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to increase the fine for misdemeanor convictions for sideshow offenses from a maximum of $500 to a maximum of $1,000.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $5,845,000 related to claims of elder abuse and violations of patients' rights involving over 700 residents of Laguna Honda Hospital. This lawsuit was filed in March 2020 and has now been resolved with this settlement.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tommy O. Johnson, by and through his Attorney-in-Fact Rev. Doris White and John Doe, by and through his conservator Thomas O’Connor, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, against the City and County of San Francisco for $5,845,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 24, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-20-517064; entitled Tommy O. Johnson, by and through his Attorney-in-Fact Rev. Doris White and John Doe, by and through his conservator Thomas O’Connor, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves claims of elder/dependent adult abuse, invasion of privacy, negligence, and violations of patients’ rights brought by over 700 former and current residents of Laguna Honda Hospital.
This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a grant of $1,122,888 from the California Department of Insurance to fund the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,122,888 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a $347,069 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It has been officially approved.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $347,069 from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
This legislation outlines a hearing where the Mayor will discuss topics submitted by Supervisors, specifically addressing the Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance for District 5. The Mayor will have five minutes to speak initially, followed by a two-minute limit for each question and answer during the discussion.
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. The following topic was noticed on the agenda representing District 5: 1. Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance
This ordinance allocates $4 million to the Department of Emergency Management for increased street conditions staffing and $150,000 to the Human Rights Commission for community initiatives in the fiscal year 2025-2026. Both funds come from the General City Reserve.
Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000 from the General City Reserve to the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) for expanded street conditions staffing, and $150,000 from the General City Reserve to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) for community initiatives in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
This ordinance reallocates $250,000 from the General City Responsibility fund to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to support safety initiatives in District 10. The funding will be used for services at Hope SF sites, violence prevention events, safe passages, school responses, and support for youth and residents affected by violence in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Ordinance de-appropriating $250,000 from General City Responsibility (GEN) and appropriating $250,000 to Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) to support the District 10 safety plan, including services at the Hope SF sites, violence prevention events, safe passages, response to schools, and as needed support to the youth and residents most impacted by violence in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to accept and use a $420,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a program aimed at prosecuting alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. The grant will support activities and services from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $420,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety, for the grant period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, to support the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program activities and services.
This resolution outlines how various city departments will implement strategies to reduce drug overdoses among clients who use drugs. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.
Resolution receiving Overdose Prevention Policies for the Department of Public Health, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Department of Emergency Management, and the Human Services Agency describing how the department and its grantees that provide direct services to clients who use drugs will promote strategies to reduce drug overdoses, submitted as required by Administrative Code, Section 15.17.
This resolution accepts the Biannual Surveillance Report from the Juvenile Probation Department, which provides updates on its activities and compliance with regulations. It is part of the city's efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in juvenile justice practices.
Resolution accepting the Biannual Surveillance Report under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6, for the Juvenile Probation Department.
This hearing aims to review how well state and local laws against riding electric and gas-powered scooters on sidewalks are enforced and to assess the effects of any enforcement gaps on pedestrian safety. It will also gather information on current enforcement practices, citation data, and the coordination between relevant departments regarding the increasing number of privately owned scooters on sidewalks.
Hearing to examine the enforcement of state and local laws prohibiting the riding of electric and gas-powered scooters on sidewalks, and to evaluate how inadequate enforcement impacts pedestrian safety; requesting departments to report on current enforcement practices, citation data, coordination between departments, and the growing prevalence of privately owned scooters being ridden on sidewalks; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Police Department to report.
This resolution urges the San Francisco Police Department to create a detailed plan to address drug use near parks, schools, and youth centers by issuing citations and providing detox services. It aims to enhance public safety and support individuals struggling with substance use.
Resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to develop and implement a comprehensive enforcement and intervention plan to address drug use or suspected drug activity especially within 250 feet of parks, playgrounds, schools, and youth centers including issuing citations, conducting assessments, and removing individuals for processing or detoxification services.
This legislation is a hearing focused on the conditions for women in local jails, addressing their safety, available services, and the oversight of jail staffing and misconduct. It requests reports from various city departments to evaluate these issues and improve the situation for women in custody.
Hearing to discuss the conditions for women in custody at local jails, including personal safety, programming, services and resources available; examine the oversight of hiring and assignment process for jail staffing, complaint process for women in custody, and disciplinary policies and procedures for Sheriff’s deputies who commit misconduct; and requesting the Sheriff’s Department, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, Human Rights Commission, Mayor’s Office of Victim’s Rights, Department of Police Accountability, and Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention to report.
This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss the closure of parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the construction of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also includes provisions for maintaining utility access and transferring the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on January 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on an Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; 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.; scheduled pursuant to Resolution No. 571-25, approved on December 9, 2025.
The hearing aims to investigate why various city agencies are focusing homelessness services in District 10, treating it as a containment area. It requests a detailed report on the locations, capacities, selection criteria, and community outreach related to these services in that district.
Hearing to examine why the Mayor's Office, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), Department of Emergency Management (DEM), and the Port continue to concentrate shelters, safe sleeping sites, vehicle triage operations, emergency response facilities, and other homelessness-related services in District 10 in ways that treat the Bayview as a containment zone; requesting departments to present a full citywide accounting of all homeless service facilities in District 10, including the location, capacity, criteria used to select those sites, and if any community outreach was conducted prior to establishing the site; and requesting the Mayor's Office, SFMTA, HSH, DEM and the Port to report.
This resolution allows the Fire Department to use a $637,200 federal grant for a new training facility, covering expenses from August 2024 to April 2027, while waiving certain indirect costs. It has already been approved.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $637,200 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Fire Department’s new Training Facility for the performance period of August 1, 2024, through April 20, 2027, and waiving indirect costs.
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 resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding under the Ryan White Act for HIV/AIDS emergency relief. It requests $15,552,315 to support services in San Francisco from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
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 $15,552,315 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
This ordinance changes the rules for alarm companies and users on how to request refunds or credits for overpaid alarm fees. It aims to streamline the process under the Police Emergency Alarm Ordinance.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to revise the procedures for alarm companies and alarm users to claim refunds or credits of overpaid alarm fees under the Police Emergency Alarm Ordinance.
This resolution approves the Police Commission's Statement of Purpose, which outlines its role and responsibilities in overseeing the police department. It was passed in accordance with the city's charter requirements.
Resolution approving the Police Commission’s Statement of Purpose, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.102(2).
This ordinance removes the Fire Commission's power to appoint the Fire Department physician and updates the qualifications needed for one of the Deputy Fire Chief positions. It has been officially passed.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the Fire Commission’s authority to appoint the Fire Department physician and to revise the required qualifications for one of the Deputy Fire Chiefs.
This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to contract with ARAMARK Correctional Services, Inc. for providing food services in jails for up to $22 million over five years, starting November 1, 2025, with the option to extend for two additional years.
Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a contract with ARAMARK Correctional Services, Inc. for jail food services for a total contract amount not to exceed $22,000,000 and a term of five years, to commence on November 1, 2025, with two one-year options to renew.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $654,609 grant for equipment and training from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The funding will support the Criminology Laboratory from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $654,609 from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Equipment and Training Program to procure equipment and services for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
This resolution calls for the creation of a youth violence prevention program in the Tenderloin to provide support and opportunities for young people aged 12-24. It aims to reduce violence by implementing community-focused and trauma-informed strategies.
Resolution urging for the establishment of a Tenderloin Youth Violence Prevention Program to address the absence of coordinated neighborhood-based prevention infrastructure; build pathways for safety, healing, and opportunity for youth ages 12-24; and reduce violence through sustained, trauma-informed, and community-driven strategies.
This resolution urges the SFMTA and SFPD to enforce the ban on riding electric and gas-powered scooters on sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety and support the city's Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities. It has been passed by the city.
Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to enforce the prohibition of riding electric and gas-powered scooters on sidewalks in order to protect pedestrians and advance vision zero goals.
This resolution aims to classify all 911 calls about drug use or suspected drug activity near parks, playgrounds, and schools as high-priority, requiring quick action from the Police Department and the Department of Emergency Management. It is currently awaiting committee review.
Resolution urging the Police Department and the Department of Emergency Management to designate all 911 calls reporting drug use or suspected drug activity within 1,500 feet of parks, playgrounds, and schools as “Priority A” calls requiring swift and immediate response.
This resolution honors the life of Joey Alexander and acknowledges the important contributions of Urban Alchemy and community-based safety initiatives to public safety in San Francisco. It emphasizes the value of these programs in enhancing the city's overall safety framework.
Resolution honoring the life of Joey Alexander and recognizing the vital role of Urban Alchemy and community-based safety in San Francisco’s public safety ecosystem.
This resolution allows the Fire Department to use a $2.3 million grant from FEMA to buy Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the next two years. It was approved retroactively to cover expenses starting from September 12, 2023.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,325,133.81 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to purchase Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the performance period of September 12, 2023, through September 11, 2025.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to collaborate with CAL Fire to temporarily borrow equipment and property to enhance fire and emergency medical services, including disaster relief, for three years. It has been officially approved and will take effect once the agreement is signed.
Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for the Firefighter Property Program with the California State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) under which the Department may receive temporary loans of property in providing fire and emergency medical services, including disaster relief activities, for an initial term of three years, effective upon execution of the Cooperative Agreement.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to partner with CAL Fire to borrow equipment for firefighting purposes for up to five years. The agreement aims to enhance fire suppression and prevention efforts in the city.
Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for the Federal Excess Personal Property Program with the California State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) under which the Department may receive temporary loans of equipment for fire suppression and pre-suppression use for an initial term of five years, effective upon execution of the Cooperative Agreement.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $63,254 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, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $63,254 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, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
This resolution allows the District Attorney and their Chief of Staff to seek donations for operational and technology needs, as well as for public safety initiatives, for a period of six months. It does this without being subject to the Behested Payment Ordinance, which typically regulates such fundraising activities.
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney and the District Attorney’s Chief of Staff to solicit donations for prosecutorial operation and technology needs; and to support public safety prevention and intervention initiatives for six months, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.
This resolution officially designates October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in San Francisco. It aims to promote awareness and support for victims of domestic violence in the community.
Resolution recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco.
This ordinance updates the Community Policing Policy to emphasize the importance of civilian personnel in the Police Department for community policing and crime prevention efforts, particularly for seniors and those with limited English skills. It aims to enhance community engagement and support through these programs.
Ordinance amending the Community Policing Policy to highlight the role of civilian Police Department personnel in effective community policing and community-based crime prevention programs, including programs inclusive of seniors and individuals with limited English proficiency.
This hearing will discuss releasing $9.9 million in reserved funds to the Department of Emergency Management for the Community Safety Ambassador Program. The funds were previously set aside by Ordinance No. 119-25.
Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the Department of Emergency Management placed on Budget and Finance Committee reserve by the Ordinance No. 119-25 in the amount of $9,900,000 to fund the implementation of the Community Safety Ambassador Program.
This ordinance allows City officers and employees to donate to Protecting San Francisco, a non-profit that supports Deputy Sheriffs and their families, through payroll deductions. It amends the Administrative Code to include this organization in the list of eligible recipients for donations.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Protecting San Francisco, a non-profit organization supporting San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs and their families, to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.
This resolution adds the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Controller’s Office, and DataSF to the list of city departments recognized as Health Care Components under HIPAA. This designation allows these departments to handle health-related information in compliance with federal privacy regulations.
Resolution accepting the report of the City Administrator and adding the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Controller’s Office, and DataSF to the previous designation that included the Department of Public Health, Fire Department, Health Service System, City Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Department of Technology, as Health Care Components under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 22H.
This resolution accepts the Annual Surveillance Report from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which outlines the agency's use of surveillance technology. It ensures compliance with local regulations regarding transparency and oversight of surveillance practices.
Resolution accepting Annual Surveillance Report under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6, for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).
This legislation calls for a hearing to review how well the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team program is working. It also asks the Fire Department to provide a report on the program's status.
Hearing to receive a report on the status and performance of the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team program; and requesting the Fire Department to report.
This legislation outlines a hearing where the Mayor will discuss topics proposed by Supervisors, specifically focusing on recruitment and retention practices in the Police Department to enhance diversity. The Mayor will have five minutes to speak initially, followed by a two-minute limit for each question and answer during the discussion.
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. The following topic was noticed on the agenda representing District 11: 1. Recruitment and retention practices for Police Department to increase language, ethnic, and gender diversity
This resolution allows the Department of Technology to extend its contract with AT&T for public safety wireless communications services for first responders by 18 months and increases the total contract amount by over $7.3 million. The new contract term will run from June 23, 2020, to April 21, 2027, with a total not exceeding approximately $29.6 million.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to approve the Second Amendment with AT&T dba AT&T Mobility to purchase public safety-grade wireless communications services for first responders, extending the term by eighteen months from October 21, 2025, for a total term of June 23, 2020, through April 21, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,319,751 for a total contract amount not to exceed $29,572,719 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to accept and use a $233,256 grant from the State of California to fund a wage theft enforcement program for one year, starting August 1, 2025. It has already been approved.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $233,256 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, 2025, through July 31, 2026.
This ordinance establishes a policy for the use of electronic location tracking devices by the police in San Francisco, outlining guidelines and requirements for their deployment. It aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of surveillance technology.
Ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices and making required findings.
This ordinance proposes to remove the ability for courts to award costs and attorney's fees to plaintiffs who win cases related to violations of the city's surveillance technology acquisition rules. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to delete the provision authorizing a court to award costs and attorney’s fees to a plaintiff who is a prevailing party in an action alleging a violation Administrative Code, Chapter 19B, governing the acquisition of Surveillance Technology.
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 legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the resources available for traffic enforcement, including staffing, equipment, and training. It also requests a report from the Police Department on these matters.
Hearing on the availability of staffing, equipment, and training for traffic enforcement; and requesting the Police Department to report.
This resolution allows certain city officials to seek donations from private organizations to fund cancer screenings for eligible San Francisco Fire Department employees for six months. It overrides the Behested Payment Ordinance, which typically regulates such fundraising efforts.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, Chief of Public Safety, Assistant Chief of Public Safety, Policy Advisor, and the Chief of the Fire Department to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the provision of cancer screening for eligible SFFD employees for six months from the effective date of this Resolution, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.
This resolution calls on San Francisco and California law enforcement to align data sharing practices with sanctuary laws to build trust within immigrant communities. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.
Resolution urging San Francisco and California law enforcement agencies to ensure proper compliance between data sharing laws and local and statewide sanctuary laws to assure trust in law enforcement to our vulnerable immigrant communities.
This ordinance updates the food purchasing goals and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department regarding City hospitals and jails, extending the program's standards until December 31, 2035. It aims to ensure better food quality and accountability in these facilities.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the goals and reporting requirements for food purchasing by the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department for City hospitals and jails; and revising the sunset date such that the program’s standards and reporting requirements will remain in effect until December 31, 2035.
This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to receive and use a $167,021 grant from the San Francisco Superior Court for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program from September 2024 to August 2026. The funding will support activities and services related to crisis intervention.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $167,021 from the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, for the grant period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2026, to support the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program activities and services.
This resolution approves the Human Services Agency's annual report on the use of call recording technology. It ensures transparency and accountability regarding how this technology is utilized in their services.
Resolution approving the Human Services Agency’s Annual Surveillance Report for call recording technology.
This resolution affirms the due process rights of San Francisco residents and emphasizes the importance of community collaboration with local law enforcement for public safety. It urges the Police and Sheriff’s Departments to update and share their policies and training in light of recent immigration enforcement actions and impersonation issues to enhance safety for everyone.
Resolution affirming the due process rights of San Franciscans, the essential role of community partnership with local law enforcement to maintain public safety, and urging that the Police Department and Sheriff’s Department update and communicate to community members policies, procedures, and training considering recent federal immigration enforcement actions and fraudulent impersonations of law enforcement in order to safeguard public safety for all.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Pattern As Proof, Inc. for $69,500, which alleged that the District Attorney's Office violated the California Public Records Act. The lawsuit sought a court ruling on the alleged violation but did not request any damages.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pattern As Proof, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $69,500; the lawsuit was filed on July 16, 2021, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-593393; entitled Pattern As Proof, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves Petitioner’s allegation that the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office violated the California Public Records Act; the Petition seeks a writ and declaratory relief finding a violation of the California Public Records Act; the Petition does not seek damages.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $80,000 related to a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision involving police officers. The lawsuit was filed by Jada Navaeh Williams in April 2024.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jada Navaeh Williams against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 24, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-614172; entitled Jada Navaeh Williams v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision involving officers from the San Francisco Police Department.
This resolution approves a settlement of over $1 million for a claim made by the San Francisco Police Officers Association against the city regarding an employment dispute. The claim was filed with the Public Employees Relations Board in June 2023.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the San Francisco Police Officers Association against the City and County of San Francisco for up to $1,071,172.22; the claim was filed with the Public Employees Relations Board on June 14, 2023, Case No. SF-CE-2085-M; entitled San Francisco Police Officers Association v. City and County of San Francisco; the claim involves an employment dispute.
This ordinance expands the city's emergency procurement rules, allowing departments to buy goods and services more flexibly during emergencies. It also permits modifications to existing agreements that were not originally included in the contracts.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the scope of emergency procurement provisions for goods and services; and to allow City departments to modify agreements in ways not contemplated in the original solicitations.
This ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to bypass the usual competitive bidding process when purchasing equipment and services for its Real Time Investigation Center, using donated funds from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation. It has been officially passed.
Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapter 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services to support the Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, using gift funds received from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation.
This ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to bypass the usual competitive bidding process when purchasing equipment and services for the Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk, using federal grant money. It aims to expedite the procurement process for law enforcement needs.
Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapter 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services for the Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk using grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
This resolution allows the Police Department to accept and use office space donated by Ripple Labs, Inc. for their Real Time Investigation Center, valued at about $2.1 million, from May 22, 2025, to December 31, 2026. It has already been approved.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of office space from Ripple Labs, Inc. for the Police Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, valued at approximately $2,131,543 for the period of May 22, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use about $7.25 million in donations for the Real Time Investigation Center, which includes funding for internet service, drones, software, and employee parking fees starting April 30, 2025. It also permits the department to accept future donations from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation for the same purpose.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend gifts of equipment, services, and funds totaling approximately $7,250,028 to support the Police Department’s Real Time Investigation Center (RTIC), for the installation of fiber internet service, purchase of 12 docks and drones, related software and services, data integration software, and employee parking fees, with a start date of April 30, 2025; and authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend future gifts from San Francisco Police Community Foundation for support of the RTIC.
This resolution accepts the first quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s First Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the second quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Second Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the third quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Third Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the fourth quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for the year 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Fourth Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the annual report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for the year 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Annual Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution approves the San Francisco Police Department's annual report on its Use of Equipment Policy for 2024, ensuring it meets state law requirements. It has been officially passed by the city.
Resolution approving the San Francisco Police Department’s Use of Equipment Policy 2024 Annual Report, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law.
This motion disapproves a previous Planning Commission decision to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street and instead approves a revised Conditional Use Authorization with updated findings. It also confirms that the new authorization aligns with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.
Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of Planning Commission Motion No. 21727, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; and the Board’s approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for the same Planning Case and property with a revision to the findings, and adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority polices of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This motion disapproves the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project at 3400 Laguna Street and instead approves a different Certificate of Appropriateness with modified conditions. The Board of Supervisors has formally adopted findings to support this decision.
Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission by its Motion No. 494 to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; and the Board’s approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the same Planning Case with different conditions.
This ordinance allows the city to charge fees for vehicles registered in San Francisco to support law enforcement programs that use fingerprint identification for crimes involving vehicles. It also creates a dedicated fund to collect and manage this fee revenue.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize fees for vehicles registered to a San Francisco address to fund law enforcement programs related to fingerprint identification of persons involved in crimes committed while operating motor vehicles, in accordance with California State law, and to establish the Police Fingerprint Identification Fund to receive the fee revenue.
A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Police Department to accept and expend various gifts valued at approximately $866,500 from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation to distribute to the ten Police Department district stations to support officer wellness events and initiatives, support community engagement events and provide equipment for the Police Department district stations. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.
Resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend various gifts valued at approximately $866,500 from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation to distribute to the ten Police Department district stations to support officer wellness events and initiatives, support community engagement events and provide equipment for the Police Department district stations.