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Ordinance#240872
Jan 31, 2025

This ordinance creates a special zoning district at 30 Van Ness Avenue, which modifies housing obligations for a specific development project. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District, in the area generally bound by Fell Street to the north, Market Street to the east and south, and Van Ness Avenue to the west; modifying the Notice of Special Restrictions related to inclusionary housing obligations under the Agreement for Sale of Real Estate between the City and 30 Van Ness Development LLC; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
35-2 /2
Resolution#241166
Jan 31, 2025

This resolution allows San Francisco to accept and record 132 avigation easements from property owners in San Mateo County for the airport's noise insulation program. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and gives the Director of Property the authority to execute necessary documents and actions related to the resolution.

Resolution authorizing acceptance and recording of 132 Avigation Easements from various property owners in San Mateo County required for the San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

EnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
13-0
Resolution#241167
Jan 31, 2025

This resolution approves a $75,000 settlement for a claim made by James Hourihan against the city due to property damage from flooding linked to a water main rupture. The claim was filed on August 30, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by James Hourihan against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the claim was filed on August 30, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#250099
Jan 28, 2025

This ordinance removes size limits for health service uses and reproductive health clinics in the Mixed Use-Office District east of 7th Street, and also eliminates retail ratio limits in that area. It affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate retail use size limits on Health Service Uses and Reproductive Health Clinics in the MUO (“Mixed Use-Office”) District east of 7th Street; eliminating retail ratio limits in the MUO District east of 7th Street; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
28-0 /1
Ordinance#241197
Jan 28, 2025

This ordinance establishes the Cole Valley Entertainment Zone, allowing events on specific streets without needing a special permit from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review complies with state law.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Cole Valley Entertainment Zone on Cole Street, between Frederick Street and Parnassus Avenue, and on Carl Street, between Shrader Street and Clayton Street; to delete the requirement that an Entertainment Zone Event be a special event permitted or licensed by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
26-0
Ordinance#241164
Jan 28, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with the Stern Grove Festival Association for $225,016.38 related to damages from a water pipeline break in 2021. This settlement resolves claims of property and economic damages filed in August 2024.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stern Grove Festival Association against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,016.38; the lawsuit was filed on August 23, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-617454; entitled STERN GROVE FESTIVAL ASSOCATION, a California Nonprofit Corporation - Public Benefit v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property and economic damages arising from the August 23, 2021, break of the SFPUC’s water transmission pipeline at or near the intersection of Sloat Boulevard and 19th Avenue.

EnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#241165
Jan 28, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Arthur Bailey Jr. for $320,000 related to a personal injury he claimed occurred on a City street. The lawsuit was filed in July 2023 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Arthur Bailey Jr. against the City and County of San Francisco for $320,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 21, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607826; entitled Arthur Bailey Jr. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City Street.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#240925
Jan 28, 2025

The ordinance accepts offers for public infrastructure improvements related to the Sunnydale HOPE SF Project, including street and sidewalk enhancements on Sunnydale Avenue, Hahn Street, and Harmonia Street. It also establishes official street grades and sidewalk widths, dedicates the improvements for public use, and ensures City maintenance and liability for the infrastructure.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Sunnydale HOPE SF Project, Phase 2, including an offer of improvements for infrastructure located within portions of Sunnydale Avenue, Hahn Street, and Harmonia Street, and an offer of dedication for real property underlying a portion of Sunnydale Avenue; dedicating the public improvements for public use; designating the public improvements for public street and roadway purposes; accepting the public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; establishing official street grades, sidewalk widths, and public right-of-way widths; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish official sidewalk widths on Sunnydale Avenue and Hahn Street; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
23-0
Ordinance#230734
Jan 28, 2025

This ordinance allows for exceptions to density limits on certain lots in San Francisco, potentially enabling more housing or development in those areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow density exceptions on lots subject to Numerical Density Limits; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
4-0
Ordinance#241207
Jan 27, 2025

This ordinance exempts Midtown Park Apartments from certain construction contracting requirements while still requiring adherence to prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance exempting Midtown Park Apartments, located at 1415 Scott Street, from construction contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6, but requiring compliance with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements of Administrative Code, Section 23.61; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder
22-0 /1
Resolution#241213
Jan 27, 2025

This resolution adopts a strategy report aimed at promoting the cultural, historical, housing, and economic sustainability of the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District. It is part of the city's efforts to support and enhance the community's resources and identity.

Resolution to adopt the Castro Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural District’s Cultural, History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (CHHESS) under Administrative Code, Section 107.5.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0 /1
Ordinance#240982
Jan 27, 2025

This ordinance removes the local requirement for existing buildings with public access to ensure all main entrances and travel paths are accessible for people with disabilities, unless they receive a specific city determination. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building, Administrative, and Public Works Codes to remove the local requirement for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
24-0 /3
Ordinance#240929
Jan 27, 2025

This ordinance allows a specific property at 99 Rhode Island Street to exceed size limits for certain uses in the Production, Distribution and Repair District-1. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review is adequate and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3912, Lot No. 02, also known as 99 Rhode Island Street, to exceed the cumulative use size requirements in Production, Distribution and Repair District-1, Design (PDR-1-D) districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
22-0 /1
Resolution#241218
Jan 24, 2025

This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that would ease restrictions on window replacement projects in specific buildings. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 241021) amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on window replacement projects in certain buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
10-0
Ordinance#241021
Jan 24, 2025

This ordinance allows for fewer restrictions on the types of materials that can be used when replacing windows in specific buildings. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on replacement materials in window replacement projects in certain buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
21-0 /2
Ordinance#241169
Jan 23, 2025

This ordinance allows for the establishment of a special sign district at 2301 Chestnut Street, permitting two projecting signs at that location. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0936, Lot No. 001, to allow two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill
0-0 /1
Resolution#231280
Jan 22, 2025

This resolution officially ends the Mills Act historical property contract for 2209 Webster Street, owned by Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin. It directs the Planning Director to notify the owners and the Assessor-Recorder’s Office about this non-renewal.

Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin, as Trustees of The Foley Lin Family Trust dated June 20, 2023, the owners of 2209 Webster Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0612, Lot No. 007, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor-Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#240958
Jan 21, 2025

This resolution approves an increase of $14 million to a contract for project management support services at San Francisco International Airport, raising the total contract amount to $17 million. It also extends the contract for an additional four years, lasting until January 25, 2029.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to Airport Contract No. 11917.41, Project Management Support Services for the San Francisco International Airport, West Field Garage 675 Project with PGH Wong/The Allen Group Joint Venture, a joint venture consisting of PGH Wong Engineering, Inc., and The Allen Group, LLC, to increase the Contract amount by $14,000,000 for a new not to exceed Contract amount of $17,000,000 and extend the Contract for services for an additional four years of services, from January 26, 2025, with a total term of January 26, 2024, through January 25, 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#241210
Jan 17, 2025

This ordinance requires the city to notify residents about any rezoning efforts that align with Housing Element law. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Jackie Fielder
19-7
Resolution#241217
Jan 16, 2025

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to accept a $55,386,000 grant from the EPA to develop an emissions-free ferry system along the waterfront, pending approval from the Port Commission. The funding will support the project from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028.

Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco, contingent on Port Commission approval, to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $55,386,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to fund the San Francisco Waterfront Emissions-Free Ferry System for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Shamann Walton
20-0
Resolution#241174
Jan 16, 2025

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,493,692 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Twin Peaks Promenade Project, which will run from September 2024 to March 2027. It also requires the department to maintain the project for 20 years after its completion and gives the General Manager the authority to make minor amendments to the grant contract.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $1,493,692 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) for the Twin Peaks Promenade Project, for a grant performance period from September 20, 2024, through March 15, 2027; approve the Grant contract with CDPR that requires RPD to operate and maintain the project for a period of 20 years commencing upon project completion, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and to authorize the RPD General Manager to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
20-0
Ordinance#241005
Jan 16, 2025

This ordinance adopts specific chapters of the 2022 California Existing Building Code for San Francisco and confirms local conditions related to health and safety. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and directs the Clerk to send the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission once it is passed.

Ordinance adopting Chapters 6 through 11 of the 2022 California Existing Building Code; adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Resolution#240847
Jan 15, 2025

This resolution allows the city to lease property at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street to Abode Property Management for five years, with options to extend, for a total rent of $1, to provide permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and low-income households. It also confirms that the property is considered "exempt surplus land" and meets environmental and planning requirements.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Ground Lease with Abode Property Management for the real property owned by the City, located at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street (collectively, the “Property”), for an initial lease term of five years with ten automatic extensions of the lease term for an additional period of five years each and a total rent not to exceed $1 in order to operate the Property as permanent supportive housing; 2) determining in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.33, that the below market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and low-income households; 3) adopting findings declaring that the Property is "exempt surplus land" under the California Surplus Land Act; 4) affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department's findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 5) authorizing the Director of Property and/or the HSH Executive Director to execute and make certain modifications to the Ground Lease, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0 /2
Resolution#240948
Jan 10, 2025

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to AJ's Bar at 1250 Market Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Club Allure, Inc., doing business as AJ's Bar, located at 1250 Market Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240978
Jan 10, 2025

This resolution allows Nihon SF Inc. to obtain a liquor license for their establishment, Nihon Whisky Lounge, at 1779 Folsom Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Nihon SF Inc., to do business as Nihon Whisky Lounge, located at 1779 Folsom Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#240928
Jan 9, 2025

The ordinance allows the city to give up its rights to a portion of airspace above Natoma Street for development by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, determining that this area is not needed for city use. It also confirms that the decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; waiving application of Administrative Code, Chapter 23, to the conveyance of the street vacation area; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for City’s use and is exempt surplus property under the California Surplus Land Act, California Government Code, Sections 54220 et seq.; quitclaiming the City’s interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Resolution#241052
Jan 8, 2025

This resolution allows VBC SF LLC to obtain a liquor license for their business, Vita Brevis Club, at 969 Market Street, stating that it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to VBC SF LLC, to do business as Vita Brevis Club, located at 969 Market Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#241044
Jan 8, 2025

This resolution officially names two street segments in the Hunters View HOPE SF project, designating one as Memory Lane and continuing the name Fairfax Avenue. It applies to a new street segment and an unbuilt section that connects to existing roads.

Resolution approving the official naming for two street segments within the Hunters View HOPE SF Infrastructure Phase III Project; approving Memory Lane as the official street name for the yet to be constructed unnamed street that starts at the intersection of Catalina Street and Middle Point Road on the north and ends at its southerly terminus where it rejoins Middle Point Road; and continuing the street name of Fairfax Avenue from its unbuilt segment at its intersection with Middle Point Road to its easterly terminus at Memory Lane.

TransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0
Ordinance#240699
Jan 8, 2025

The ordinance mandates that a new Public Library branch for the Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview neighborhoods must be built on a specific City-owned site at 100 Orizaba Avenue. It also restricts the use of City funds for planning or constructing the library at any other location, except for potential expansions of the existing Oceanview Branch Library.

Ordinance requiring that the new Public Library branch serving the Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview neighborhoods be built on the City-owned parcel of land at 100 Orizaba Avenue (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 7136, Lot No. 060), subject to environmental review, required approvals, and other applicable laws; and prohibiting the expenditure of City funds to explore, pursue, or plan construction of a new Public Library branch serving those neighborhoods at any alternate location except to expand the existing Oceanview Branch Library located at 345 Randolph Street on any adjacent parcel, and except as required by the environmental review process, required approvals, or other applicable laws.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#230784
Jan 8, 2025

This ordinance updates various city codes to clarify the roles and authority of several city commissions and departments, ensuring they align with current state and local laws. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations in these changes.

Ordinance amending the Public Works, Administrative, Police, Health, and Building Codes to clarify the authority of the Public Works Commission, the Sanitation and Streets Commission, the Department of Public Works, and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; amending said Codes to provide clarifications, corrections, and updates consistent with changes in state and local laws; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#230735
Jan 8, 2025

This ordinance changes how residential density is controlled in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by removing specific numerical limits and instead using existing building regulations like height and bulk. It also confirms compliance with environmental laws and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the manner in which residential density is regulated in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by replacing residential numerical density limits with already-existing regulations on the built envelope of buildings, such as height, bulk, and setbacks; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Motion#221011
Jan 8, 2025

This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to start a process for proposals to form a group that will look into options for resident ownership or control at Midtown Park Apartments. The goal is to explore ways for residents to have a say in managing their housing.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to initiate a Request for Proposal process to facilitate the creation of a working group to explore resident ownership or resident control at Midtown Park Apartments in the Western Addition.

Environment
Filed
4-0
Ordinance#220787
Jan 8, 2025

This ordinance clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the Sanitation and Streets Commission, the Department of Sanitation and Streets, and the Department of Public Works, while also updating various city codes to align with current state and local laws. It includes an affirmation of the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works, Administrative, Police, Health, Park, Building, Transportation, and Campaign and Governmental Conduct Codes to clarify the authority of the Sanitation and Streets Commission, the Department of Sanitation and Streets, and the Department of Public Works; amending said Codes to provide clarifications, corrections, and updates consistent with changes in state and local laws; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240931
Jan 7, 2025

This ordinance allows for the installation of two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street and establishes a special sign district for that location. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0936, Lot No. 001, to allow two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
9-0 /2
Ordinance#241103
Jan 7, 2025

The ordinance designates the Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society at 3400 Laguna Street as a historic Landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society, located at 3400 Laguna Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Public SafetyEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#240877
Jan 7, 2025

This ordinance allows for the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from the Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 2 area to another redevelopment zone, while also extending the time limits for the Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment plan. It includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and city regulations.

Ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Project Area (“HPS”) to authorize the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from HPS Phase 2 to the Bay View Hunters Point Redevelopment Plan Project Area Zone 1 and extend the Redevelopment Plan time limits for HPS Phase 2; directing the Clerk of the Board to transmit a copy of this Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
15-0
Ordinance#240878
Jan 7, 2025

This ordinance allows the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from the Hunters Point Shipyard area to the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area and extends the time limits for redevelopment in that zone. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to support these changes.

Ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area (“BVHP”) to authorize the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Plan Project Area Phase 2 to BVHP Zone 1 and extend the Redevelopment Plan time limits for BVHP Zone 1; directing the Clerk of the Board to transmit a copy of this Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
15-0
Hearing#231032
Jan 7, 2025

This legislation proposes a hearing to discuss the UN Plaza Activation Project and the relocation of the Heart of the City Farmers’ Market. It also requests reports from the Recreation and Parks Department and the Civic Center Community Benefit District on these matters.

Hearing on the UN Plaza Activation Project and relocation of the Heart of the City Farmers’ Market; and requesting the Recreation and Parks Department and Civic Center Community Benefit District to report.

TransportationEnvironment
By Connie Chan
2-0
Hearing#230824
Jan 2, 2025

This hearing addresses funding and design plans for the Emergency Firefighting Water System on the westside of San Francisco. It also requests a report from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on the matter.

Hearing on the Emergency Firefighting Water System funding and design on the westside of San Francisco; and requesting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
4-0
Ordinance#240754
Jan 2, 2025

This ordinance allows vehicle storage lots in certain mixed-use districts and rezones a specific property to accommodate this change. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally permit vehicle storage lots in the Residential Enclave-Mixed (RED-MX) and Western SoMa Mixed Use-General (WMUG) Districts and to update citations and cross-references in the text and tables of specified Mixed Use Districts; amending the Zoning Map to rezone 135 Kissling Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3516, Lot No. 068, from Residential Enclave (RED) to RED MX; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
1-0
Ordinance#231271
Jan 2, 2025

The ordinance aims to designate the Alexandria Theater as a Landmark, which would protect its historical significance under the Planning Code. It also includes affirmations regarding environmental impact and compliance with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Alexandria Theater, located at 5400 Geary Boulevard, at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1450, Lot No. 048, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
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