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In plain English

The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit regarding building permits at 2722-2724 Folsom Street, allowing the plaintiff to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit and build a new accessory dwelling unit. In return, the City will lift the suspension on the permits and resolve its enforcement actions related to the property.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael J. Turon against the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on October 1, 2021, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 21-cv-07724; entitled Michael J. Turon v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves challenges to suspension of certain building permits for the property at 2722-2724 Folsom Street; material terms of the settlement are plaintiff agrees to seek conditional use authorization to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit through merger and agrees to construct a detached accessory dwelling unit in an existing rear-yard structure at the property, construction of which will be secured by a stipulated injunction requiring plaintiff to pay liquidated damages to the City if the accessory dwelling unit is not completed, and in exchange the City will lift the suspension on the subject permits, issue the pending permit to complete work at the property, and close its pending enforcement actions.

Introduced: Nov 5, 2024
Final action: Dec 19, 2024
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a lawsuit filed by Michael J. Turon against the City regarding the suspension of building permits for his property.

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Lawsuit Filed2021-10-01
Michael J. Turon

Michael J. Turon filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in the United States District Court, challenging the suspension of certain building permits for his property at 2722-2724 Folsom Street.

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Committee Recommendation2024-11-21
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the settlement ordinance for passage.

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First Reading Passed2024-12-03
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit.

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Final Passage2024-12-10
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, completing the legislative process.

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Ordinance Approved2024-12-19
Mayor London Breed

Mayor London Breed approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement agreement.

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How they voted

FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors ยท Dec 10, 2024Pass
5-0
PASSED, ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors ยท Dec 3, 2024Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED..
Government Audit and Oversight Committee ยท Nov 21, 2024Pass
1-0

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardOct 28, 2024
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentNov 5, 2024
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeNov 21, 2024
โœ“RECOMMENDED..Pass
Board of SupervisorsDec 3, 2024 โ€“ Dec 10, 2024
โœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
โœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorDec 19, 2024
โœ“APPROVED