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San Francisco, CA Local Homeless Coordinating Board

Type: Policy
Status: Initiated in 1996
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/lhcb_index.asp?id=46640
Description:
Mission: The Local Homeless Coordinating Board within a "Housing First" model envisions developing a continuum of services whose ultimate goal is to prevent and eradicate homelessness in the City and County of San Francisco. All efforts are aimed at permanent solutions, and the range of services is designed to meet the unique and complex needs of individuals who are threatened with or currently experiencing homelessness.
The Local Board was formed in 1996 to oversee the integrated health, housing, employment, and social service system described in the 1996-2001 Continuum of Care plan, which was drafted by the Homeless Budget Advisory Task Force. The Board has been meeting monthly since it was formed, coordinating the City’s homeless policy, McKinney funding, and Continuum of Care implementation. The purpose of the Board is to help ensure a unified homeless strategy that is supported by the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, City departments, nonprofit agencies, peoples who are homeless or formerly homeless and the community at large.
On January 10, 2005 the Board passed a resolution to reconfigure the make up of the Board. The Board is now made up of nine members; half of the members are appointed the mayor, half by the Board of Supervisors, and the odd number member to be appointed by a neutral party (Controller).
The functions of the Board include: oversee the HUD McKinney process, review and comment on local homeless legislation, monitor the implementation of the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, and gather community input on homelessness. In addition to its ongoing responsibilities, the Local Board is charged with developing, monitoring, and updating San Francisco’s five year Continuum of Care Plan, bringing the varying perspectives of the City, community agencies, and consumers together to guide the development and implementation of the continuum of housing and services for homeless people.
View the Five Year Strategic Plan Towards Ending Homelessness.
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Homelessness
Category:Policies
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Mayor's Office on Disability

Type: Policy
Status: Initiated in 1999
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/mod_index.asp
Description:
The mission of the Mayor's Office on Disability is to ensure that every program, service, benefit, activity and facility operated or funded by the City of San Francisco is fully accessible to, and useable by, people with disabilities. MOD is responsible for overseeing the implementation and local enforcement of the City's obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as other federal, state and local access codes and disability rights laws.
History:
The Mayor’s Office on Disability was created by Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., after a series of meetings with members of the disability community in 1998 and early 1999.
These meetings recognized the need for a coordinated, centralized response to ADA compliance, located in the Mayor’s Office.
The Mayor and the Board of Supervisors funded the new Office in July, 1999, which opened its doors in October, 1999.
The Mayor’s Office on Disability (MOD) conducts a variety of programs:
* Implementation of City Wide ADA Transition Plan
* Implementation of City Wide Self-Evaluation
* City Wide ADA Grievance Procedure
* Response to service requests and complaints
* Plan and Site Review for Access in City Construction & Renovation
* Work with Departmental ADA Coordinators
* Technical Support to City Departments
* Training for City staff and contractors
* Receives guests and requests for assistance nationally and internationally
* Mayor's Disability Council
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Disability Issues
Category:Policies
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Minimum Compensation Living Wage

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 10/8/00
Source File: See Update
Description:
Minimum Compensation Ordinance (MCO) which became effective October 8, 2000, generally requires City contractors that provide services and tenants at the San Francisco Airport to provide to their covered employees: (1) no less than the MCO hourly wage in effect; (2) 12 paid days off per year (or cash equivalent); (3) 10 days off without pay per year.
Effective January 1, 2006 and until further notice the following hourly wage rates for the Minimum Compensation Ordinance remain in effect.
For Commercial Business the MCO Wage Rate is $10.77 per hour.
For Nonprofit Organization the MCO Wage Rate is $9.00 per hour.
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Living Wage
Category:Minimum Wage
Category:Ordinances
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Minimum Wage Initiative

Type: Ballot Initiative
Status: Passed on 11/4/03
Background: San Francisco's precedent-setting minimum wage model
July 2016 - Update: Minimum wage jumps to $13 hour
Description:
Proposition L, the Minimum Wage Ordinance was approved by San Francisco voters on November 4, 2003.
 
The ordinance requires most employers (whether or not the employers receives City contracts) to pay a minimum wage of $8.50 per hour for work performed within San Francisco (minimum wage is currently $6.75 statewide). Each year the City will adjust the amount of the minimum wage based on increases in the regional consumer price index. The minimum wage requirement would apply to employees who work two (2) or more hours per week.
 
The requirement would not apply to small businesses with fewer than ten (10) persons who perform work for compensation during a given week or nonprofits until January 1, 2005. Starting on that date, those small businesses and nonprofits are required to pay a minimum wage of $7.75 per hour. Then, starting January 1, 2006, all small businesses and nonprofits are required to pay the minimum wage of $8.50 per hour (as adjusted based on increases in the regional consumer price index).
 
Under the ordinance, employees who assert their right to receive the City's minimum wage are protected from retaliation. Employees may file a lawsuit against their employers for any violation of the ordinance. The City can investigate possible violations and enforce the minimum wage requirements by ordering reinstatement of employees and payment of back wages and penalties.
 
The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement, Living Wage/Living Health Unit is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the ordinance. A multi-language bulletin/notice that must be posted by employers can be obtained by contacting the Living Wage/Living Health Unit.
 
Category:Ballot Initiatives
Category:California
Category:City Governments
Category:Living Wage
Category:Minimum Wage
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Paid Sick Leave

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 8/8/06
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/olse/Paid_Sick_Leave_Ordinance,_Administrative_Code_Chapter_12W.pdf
Introduction:
A large number of workers in the City and County of San Francisco do not have paid sick leave available to them. This problem is most prevalent among part-time employees but also is widespread among full-time employees working in many sectors of the local economy. The problem is greatest among workers toward the lower end of the economic spectrum, although it is by no means limited to such workers and affects many middle-income workers as well as higher-income workers. Further, a large number of workers who have paid sick leave available to them do not have an adequate number of hours of such leave to reasonably meet their needs or the needs of their children or other family members.
The absence or inadequacy of paid sick leave among workers in San Francisco poses serious problems not only for affected workers but also for their families, their employers, the health care system, and the community as a whole.
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Labor Issues
Category:Ordinances
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Proclaiming a "Soda Free Summer"

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 5/13/08
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions08/r0232-08.pdf
Text:
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Health
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Recognizing Freshwater as a Human Right

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 4/21/09
Vote: Unanimous (1 excused)
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions09/r0153-09.pdf
Text:
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Drinking Water
Category:Human Rights
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Small Business and Non-Discrimination Contracting

=== San Francisco, Calif Small Business Contracting ==
Type: Ordinances
Status: Adopted
Description: Three ordinances affecting business contracting by the city/county.
Local Business Enterprise and Non-Discrimination in Contracting Ordinance
Minority, Woman, and Local Business Enterprise
Contracts and Property Contracts to Include Nondiscrimination Provisions
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Civil Rights
Category:Labor Issues
Category:Ordinances
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Supporting Bill to Provide Stable Housing for Victims of Domestic Violence

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 5/5/09
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions09/r0175-09.pdf
Text:
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
Category:Women and Gender
San Francisco, CA Supporting the Toxin-Free Babies and Toddlers Act

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 4/28/09
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions09/r0168-09.pdf
Text:
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
Category:Toxics and Pollution
San Francisco, CA Urging Against the Purchase of Eggs Produced by Caged Hens

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 1/8/08
Vote: In Favor - 10 Opposed - 0 Absent - 1
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions08/r0020-08.pdf
Text:
FILE NO. 080068
RESOLUTION NO. 0020-08
Resolution Urging San Franciscans not to purchase eggs produced by caged hens and opposing the factory farming practice of confining egg-laying hens in battery cages.
WHEREAS, Animal welfare organizations and the media have illuminated the cruel and inhumane treatment of egg-laying hens confined in factory farm battery cages in California and throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, About 95% of the roughly 300 million hens in the United States are confined in barren, wire battery cages so restrictive the birds lack sufficient space to spread their wings, and with no opportunity to engage in many of their natural behaviors; and
WHEREAS, Countries around the world, including Austria, Germany and Switzerland, have banned the use of battery cages for egg-laying hens; and
WHEREAS, Municipalities around the United States have passed resolutions opposing this factory farming abuse, including Berkeley and West Hollywood; and
WHEREAS, Retail giants Whole Food Market, Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, California-based Trader Joe's, Bay Area grocery chain Andronico's Market, San Francisco's Rainbow Grocery exclusively sell eggs from cage-free hens; and
WHEREAS, California schools such as University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, University of California at Berkeley, and Stanford University have joined more than 150 others across the country in enacting policies either completely eliminating or decreasing their use of battery cage eggs; and
WHEREAS, Cafe-free egg farms generally provide egg-laying hens with a higher level of welfare than battery cage facilities; and
WHEREAS, San Francisco is known for its values of social responsibility and humane treatment of animals, including being ranked as the most humane city in the nation by The Humane Society of the United States;
WHEREAS, The San Francisco Commission of Animal Control and Welfare recently passed a resolution condemning the practice of confining egg-laying hens urging the Board of Supervisors to do likewise, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors urges consumers of eggs not to purchase eggs produced by caged hens, as well as to limit the City and County of San Francisco's procurement of eggs to those from cage-free hens.
Category:Animals
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Farm-Related Policies
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Urging Federal Legislation to Include Gender Identity Protections

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 7/28/08
Vote: Unanimous (3 absent/1 excused)
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions08/r0306-08.pdf
Text:
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Labor Issues
Category:LGBT
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Urging Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Better Serve Low and No Income Patients

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 11/6/07
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions07/r0623-07.pdf
Search Strings: Marijuana, health, compassion, relieve suffering, Medi-Cal
Text:
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Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Marijuana
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Urging Ratification of International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 12/11/07
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions07/r0701-07.pdf
Text: 
FILE NO. 071572
RESOLUTION NO. 0701-07
Urging the United States Senate to immediately ratify Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
WHEREAS, On November 7, 2007, the cargo vessel Cosco Busan collided with the Bay Bridge, leaking 58,000 gallons of heavy bunker oil into the San Francisco Bay; and
WHEREAS, Because of the high concentrations of sulfur, 2.5 percent and carcinogenic polycyclic aromatics, 13-18 percent, heavy bunker oil is considered to be the most damaging to the environment of all the marine fuels; and
WHEREAS, These concentrations are compared with sulfur fuels such as marine diesel oil and marine gas oil which each have a sulfur content of approximately one half percent; and
WHEREAS, High concentrations of sulfur and polycyclic aromatics in heavy bunker oil contribute to acid rain and other environmental catastrophes; and
WHEREAS, High concentrations of carcinogenic polycyclic aromatics and sulfur also make spills of heavy bunker oil, particularly damaging to the marine environment as well as clean up crews; and
WHEREAS, Because of its comparatively low price, heavy bunker oil is used by a large percentage of the world's cargo vessels, including those that dock in the Ports of San Francisco Bay; and
WHEREAS, Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) would allow the United States to prohibit the use of bunker oil within 200 miles of the west coast; and
WHEREAS, The United States Senate has not yet ratified MARPOL Annex VI, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors urges the Senate of the United States of America to immediately ratify Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI); and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board urges the Environmental Protection Agency to, upon ratification of MARPOL Annex VI, immediately prohibit the use of bunker oil within 200 miles of the west coast of the United States; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors directs the Clerk of the Board to send a copy of this resolution to Senator Boxer, Senator Feinstein and the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
Category:Toxics and Pollution
San Francisco, CA Urging State University System to Hire for Greater Workforce Diversity

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 1/15/08
Vote: In Favor - 10 Opposed - 0 Absent - 1
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions08/r0024-08.pdf
Search Strings: discrimination, uniform hiring policies, California, women, minorities
Text:
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Education
Category:Labor Issues
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Urging the Reduction of Exposure to Bisphenol A

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 10/28/08
Vote: Unanimous (2 absent)
Source File: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/resolutions08/r0462-08.pdf
Text:
Category:California
Category:City-County Governments
Category:Health
Category:Resolutions
Category:San Francisco
Category:Toxics and Pollution
San Jose, CA After School Programs

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/afterschool.asp
Description:
Afterschool Program
San José Afterschool is a partnership by the City of San José, with school districts, community-based organizations, teachers and parents to provide safe, fun and enriching activities for youth after school.
Types of Programs
* Level 1: Homework Assistance. Level one sites offer after school homework help at many locations in San José.
* Level 2: Safe and Accessible After School Programs. Level two sites offer integrated recreation, literacy and math enrichment programs.
* Level 3: Integrated and Comprehensive Approach After School Programs. Level three sites integrate literacy, leadership, education, nutrition, cultural arts and recreation activities.
Category:California
Category:City Governments
Category:Programs
Category:Youth
San Jose, CA In Support of a Federal Department of Peace and Nonviolence

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 11/8/05
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.thepeacealliance.org/content/view/114/143/
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 72958
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE SUPPORTING A FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2005, Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio introduced in the United States House of Representatives of the 109th Congress proposed federal legislation (H.R. 3760) to create a United States Department of Peace and Nonviolence; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2005, Senator Mark Dayton of Minnesota introduced in the United States Senate of the 109th Congress proposed federal legislation (S. 1756) to create a United States Department of Peace and Nonviolence; and
WHEREAS, the proposed federal legislation to create a United States Department of Peace and Nonviolence will support existing programs and develop new programs to cope with and reduce the number and frequency of domestic violence, child and spousal abuse, school violence, gang violence, racial or ethnic violence, and violence against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender individuals, which will assist members of our Police Department in experiencing fewer dangerous encounters, especially while making routine runs; and
WHEREAS, the proposed federal legislation to create a United States Department of Peace and Nonviolence will benefit the City of San José by developing and distributing a curriculum and supporting materials to schools to facilitate building skills focused on peaceful communication techniques, nonviolent conflict resolution skills, and knowledge of mediation procedures; and
WHEREAS, the proposed federal legislation to create a United States Department of Peace and Nonviolence would encourage the development of conflict resolution and violence prevention initiatives from within communities in San José, including its religious and nongovernmental organizations, thus creating greater community involvement and thereby a strong, stable, and cohesive civil society; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San José has studied the proposed federal legislation to create a United States Department of Peace and Nonviolence and has staged public discussion regarding the bill and has decided;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT the City of San José supports and endorses the proposed federal legislation (H.R. 3760 and S. 1756) to create a United States Department of Peace and Nonviolence.
Category:California
Category:City Governments
Category:Peace
Category:Resolutions
San Jose, CA Living Wage Policy

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 6/8/99
Source File: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/purchasing/livgwage.htm
Text:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE LIVING WAGE POLICY
WHEREAS, it is beneficial to the health and welfare of all citizens of San Jose that all workers are paid a wage which enables them to not live in poverty; and
WHEREAS, the City awards many contracts to employers to provide services to the public and the City government; and
WHEREAS, many service employees in San Jose and their families live at or below the poverty line; and
WHEREAS, the payment of such inadequate compensation tends to negatively affect the quality of services to the City and the public by fostering high turnover and instability in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, the use of City funds to promote the creation of a livable wage will increase the ability of these employees to attain sustenance, decrease the amount of poverty and reduce the amount of taxpayer funded social services in San Jose; and
WHEREAS, many employers who provide contract services to the City or receive direct financial assistance do not provide health insurance to their employees which affects performance and absenteeism and has a negative impact to local and state health programs which can only be ameliorated by having employers providing reasonable health insurance to their employees; and
WHEREAS, a City policy providing for a livable wage is consistent with other programs operated by the City to meet the employment and economic development needs of low wage workers; and
WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this policy to provide for a livable wage for workers employed by employers who are awarded service contracts or direct financial assistance by the City, and thus enhance the welfare of workers of San Jose; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that certain revisions to the Policy are necessary to clarify the intent and application of the Living Wage Policy.
WHEREAS, many service employees in San Jose and their families live at or below the poverty line; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Jose that the City approves the following Living Wage Policy:
(Refer to source file for text of ordinance.)
Category:California
Category:City Governments
Category:Living Wage
Category:Resolutions