San Francisco

Rules Committee

Agenda Items (3)

Hearing to consider appointing one member, term ending April 22, 2027, to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee.

251181

Summary

This item considers the appointment of one member to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee for a term ending April 22, 2027. This committee, established by Proposition C, is responsible for monitoring and advising on the administration of the "Our City, Our Home Fund," which is generated by the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance. Its duties include identifying barriers to exiting homelessness, proposing solutions, soliciting input from people experiencing homelessness on spending priorities, and conducting needs assessments. The appointment is likely for Seat #4, which requires an individual with personal experience of homelessness and a background in advocating for homeless people. Three applicants, Kezia (Zia) Villias-Martinis (current holdover), LaShonti L Woods, and Nancy Githoitho, have submitted applications demonstrating relevant experience.

Citizen Impact

The appointed member will help oversee the Our City, Our Home Fund, influencing how significant tax revenues are spent to address homelessness, identify barriers, and shape services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the city.

Confidence

high

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Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Mahsa Hakimi to the Successor Agency Commission (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure), term ending November 3, 2028.

251102

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.

251143

Summary

This ordinance amends the San Francisco Administrative Code concerning appointments within the Fire Department. Specifically, it removes the Fire Commission's authority to appoint the Fire Department physician, transferring this power to the Chief of the Fire Department. Additionally, it revises the qualifications for one of the Deputy Fire Chief positions. The revised qualification requires the Deputy Chief to be from the Emergency Medical Services or Community Paramedicine members, hold a rank of Rescue Captain, Section Chief, Battalion Chief, or above, and have served as a paramedic within the Department. The ordinance was introduced by Mayor Lurie and approved as to form by the City Attorney's office. It will become effective 30 days after enactment.

Citizen Impact

This ordinance is an administrative change that shifts appointment authority for the Fire Department physician from the Fire Commission to the Fire Chief and updates qualifications for a Deputy Fire Chief role. It does not directly impact residents' daily services or costs.

Confidence

high

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