SEC. 5.38-6. POWERS AND DUTIES.

   (a)   The Committee shall have the power and duty to:

      (1)   Oversee the Office of Cannabis’ implementation and enforcement of City laws and regulations relating to Cannabis, by convening stakeholders, gathering data, and advising the Board and the Mayor.

      (2)   Gather and evaluate data, and report to the Board and Mayor, regarding the effectiveness of City laws and regulations relating to the Police Code Section 1604 Equity Program in fostering equitable access to participation in the Cannabis industry and providing assistance to communities unfairly burdened by the War on Drugs.

      (3)   Gather and evaluate data, and report to the Board and Mayor, on the overall health and stability of the Cannabis industry in San Francisco and make recommendations on possible ways the City can help the industry grow and prosper.

      (4)   Recommend to the Board modifications to City laws and regulations relating to Cannabis, including recommendations to maximize the creation of living wage jobs and economic opportunities for communities hit hardest by the War on Drugs. Where appropriate, the Committee’s recommendations shall include draft legislation or regulations.

   (b)   As an advisory committee, the Committee shall not have authority to hire, fire, or evaluate personnel in the Office of Cannabis, and shall not have authority over decisions by the Office of Cannabis to issue, deny or modify permits.

(Added by Ord. 260-18, File No. 180800, App. 11/2/2018, Eff. 12/3/2018)

SEC. 5.38-7. MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES.

   (a)   The Committee shall hold its inaugural meeting not more than 30 days after the Board has appointed at least eight members to the Committee. There shall be at least ten days’ notice of the inaugural meeting. Following the inaugural meeting, the Committee shall hold a regular meeting not less than five times per year until the sunset date set forth in Section 5.38-8.

   (b)   The Committee shall elect a Chair and officers for such other positions, if any, it chooses to create. The Committee may establish bylaws and rules for its organization and procedures.

(Added by Ord. 260-18, File No. 180800, App. 11/2/2018, Eff. 12/3/2018)

SEC. 5.38-8. SUNSET DATE.

   Unless the Board by ordinance extends the term of the Committee, this Article XXXVIII shall expire by operation of law, and the Committee shall terminate, on January 1, 2027. In that event, after the sunset date, the City Attorney shall1 is authorized to cause this Article XXXVIII to be removed from the Administrative Code.

(Added by Ord. 260-18, File No. 180800, App. 11/2/2018, Eff. 12/3/2018; amended by Ord. 200-21, File No. 210935, App. 11/5/2021, Eff. 12/6/2021; Ord. 6-25, File No. 241088, App. 2/7/2025, Eff. 3/10/2025, Retro. 1/1/2025)

CODIFICATION NOTE

1.   So in Ord. 6-25.

ARTICLE XL: CLOSE JUVENILE HALL WORKING GROUP

 

Sec. 5.40-1.	Close Juvenile Hall Working Group.
Sec. 5.40-2.	Definitions.
Sec. 5.40-3.	Purpose and Principles.
Sec. 5.40-4.	Membership.
Sec. 5.40-5.	Organization and Terms of Office.
Sec. 5.40-6.	Powers and Duties.
Sec. 5.40-7.	Sunset Date.

 

SEC. 5.40-1. CLOSE JUVENILE HALL WORKING GROUP.

   The City hereby establishes the Close Juvenile Hall Working Group.

(Added by Ord. 117-19, File No. 190392, App. 6/28/2019, Eff. 7/29/2019)

SEC. 5.40-2. DEFINITIONS.

   “CARC” means the Huckleberry Community Assessment and Resource Center.

   “City” means the City and County of San Francisco.

   “Court” means the San Francisco Superior Court Juvenile Division.

   “Director” means the Director of the Human Rights Commission.

   “DCYF” means the Department of Children Youth and Families.

   “Juvenile Hall” means the locked detention facility at 375 Woodside Avenue in the City.

   “Working Group” means the Close Juvenile Hall Working Group.

(Added by Ord. 117-19, File No. 190392, App. 6/28/2019, Eff. 7/29/2019)