Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The City approved the issuance and sale of up to $43,000,000 in tax‑exempt or taxable Certificates of Participation.
• Proceeds will be payable from Base Rental secured by Net Open Space Fund Property Tax Revenues to finance or refinance open‑space projects.

Why it matters

It provides new financing for open‑space improvements, helping maintain parks and green infrastructure for the community.

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• The Board adopted a resolution to settle the claim filed by Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
• The settlement amount is $62,500 for property damage alleged from utility excavation work.

Why it matters

The city will pay $62,500 to close the liability, using public funds that affect taxpayers.

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• The Board adopted a resolution approving settlement of the claim filed by Aaron Stone.
• The settlement amount is $100,000.

Why it matters

Paying $100,000 resolves an alleged civil‑rights violation and avoids further litigation costs.

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• The Board passed an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Christiana Porter.
• The settlement amount is $825,000.

Why it matters

Paying $825,000 resolves a civil‑rights claim and prevents further legal expenses for the city.

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• The Board adopted a resolution to settle the claim filed by Lai Ling Chin.
• The settlement amount is $75,000 for property damage alleged from a water main rupture.

Why it matters

The city will pay $75,000 to close the liability, using public funds that affect taxpayers.

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• The Board adopted a resolution to settle the claim filed by 240 Stockton Street, LLC.
• The settlement amount is $186,000 for property damage alleged from a water service line rupture.

Why it matters

The city will pay $186,000 to resolve the liability, using public funds that affect taxpayers.

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• The Board passed an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jonathon Salerno.
• The settlement amount is $300,000.

Why it matters

The city will pay $300,000 to resolve an employment dispute, avoiding further litigation costs.

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• The City authorized issuance and sale of up to $107,540,000 in General Obligation Social Bonds for affordable housing.
• The resolution sets the form, terms, depositories, accounts, and related documents for the bond sale.

Why it matters

It creates financing to build or preserve affordable housing, helping low‑income residents access stable homes.

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• The Board adopted a resolution to settle the claim filed by Brentwood Holding Company, LP.
• The settlement amount is $64,186.44 for property damage alleged from a vehicle collision.

Why it matters

The city will pay $64,186.44 to close the liability, using public funds that affect taxpayers.

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• The Board adopted a resolution approving settlement of the claim filed by PJT Partners LP.
• The settlement amount is $248,888.26.

Why it matters

The city will pay $248,888.26 to resolve a dispute over a gross receipts tax refund, closing the case.

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• The Board adopted a resolution approving settlement of the grievance filed by Cherisse Boland.
• The settlement amount is $193,267.70.

Why it matters

The city will pay $193,267.70 to close an employment dispute, limiting future liability.

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• The Board adopted a resolution to settle the claim filed by Woo Family Trust.
• The settlement amount is $58,930.21 for property damage alleged from a water main rupture.

Why it matters

The city will pay $58,930.21 to resolve the liability, using public funds that affect taxpayers.

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• The ordinance raised the City Attorney’s settlement limit from $25,000 to $100,000.
• It also raised the Human Resources Director’s grievance settlement limit from $50,000 to $100,000 and requires annual settlement reports to the Board and Mayor.

Why it matters

Higher settlement limits give the City Attorney and HR Director more flexibility to resolve claims quickly, potentially saving time and money, while annual reporting adds oversight.

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• The committee is asked to approve an ordinance authorizing settlement of the First Amendment Coalition lawsuit for $45,000 and non‑monetary terms.
• The settlement will be paid by the City and County of San Francisco.

Why it matters

It ends a civil enforcement case involving a sealed arrest record and limits further legal exposure.

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• The committee approved an ordinance authorizing a $175,000 settlement for a lawsuit by Cynthia Carrillo against the city.
• The lawsuit was filed Oct 14, 2021, case CGC‑21‑595804, involving an employment dispute.

Why it matters

City pays settlement, affecting budget and taxpayers.

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• The committee is asked to approve an ordinance authorizing settlement of the Lisa Baker wrongful‑death lawsuit for $1,975,000.
• The settlement will be paid by the City and County of San Francisco.

Why it matters

It addresses a fatal vehicle‑collision claim and caps the city’s financial exposure for the case.

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• The committee is asked to approve an ordinance authorizing settlement of the Allegra Porchia lawsuit for $410,000.
• The settlement will be paid by the City and County of San Francisco.

Why it matters

It uses city funds and resolves an employment‑related legal dispute, avoiding further litigation costs.

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• The committee approved an ordinance authorizing a settlement of $8,725,000 for a lawsuit by current and former city employees.
• The settlement resolves claims filed in November 2020 in Superior Court case CGC‑20‑588012.

Why it matters

The city will pay the settlement, affecting its budget and taxpayers.

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• The committee is asked to approve an ordinance authorizing settlement of the Jennifer and Greta Zolinas lawsuit for $50,000.
• The settlement will be paid by the City and County of San Francisco.

Why it matters

It resolves a personal‑injury claim on a city sidewalk and prevents additional legal expenses.

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• The committee is asked to approve an ordinance authorizing settlement of the Jonathon Salerno lawsuit for $300,000.
• The settlement will be paid by the City and County of San Francisco.

Why it matters

It resolves an employment dispute and prevents further litigation costs for the city.

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