Legislation

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.

This resolution approves a $49 million settlement between Stripe, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco regarding unlitigated claims for various tax refunds. The claims include payroll expenses, gross receipts, and business registration fees, among others.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Stripe, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $49,000,000; the claims were filed on April 5, 2023, and December 3, 2024; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, overpaid executive gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes, and business registration fees; other material terms of the settlement relate to Stripe’s filing position with respect to City taxes.

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $40 million in taxable general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing preservation and seismic safety projects. It outlines the terms of the bonds, the process for their sale, and grants city officials the authority to manage the issuance and related actions.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $40,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Affordable Housing, 2016 - Preservation and Seismic Safety), Series 2025E; prescribing the form and terms of said bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents of said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related to said bonds; authorizing the sale of said bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Bond Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of said bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to said documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of said bonds, as defined herein.

This resolution allows San Francisco to apply for a grant of up to $1.5 million from the Prohousing Incentive Program to support housing development. The funding will be available for a two-year period starting January 1, 2026.

Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to execute and submit an application for a grant under the Prohousing Incentive Program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, for a not to exceed amount of $1,500,000 in program funding, for the period of January 1, 2026, through January 1, 2028.

The resolution authorizes the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to amend a loan agreement for a project at 2530-18th Street, which will be developed into a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for families. It approves a new loan amount of up to $6.9 million, with total funding for the project not exceeding $11.8 million, and allows city officials to take necessary actions to implement the resolution.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute a First Amendment to the Loan Agreement with 2530 18th, LLC, a California limited liability company, relating to a loan for the acquisition of real property located at 2530-18th Street intended for the development of a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for families (the “Project”), for a new total loan amount not to exceed $6,900,000 and an aggregate funding amount not to exceed $11,846,900 for the Project; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance waives certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan and allows previously approved projects to request changes to their approval conditions regarding these fees. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), and to create a process for previously approved projects to request modification to conditions of approval related to these fees, subject to delegation by the Planning Commission; 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.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to lease a portion of property at 1-199 Forest Road to the U.S. Coast Guard for five years at no cost, starting November 1, 2024. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the San Francisco Police Department, to execute a License of a portion of the real property located at 1-199 Forest Road, Building 278 with U.S. Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard, federal government, for an initial term of five years at an initial annual base rent of $0 effective November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2029; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the License that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the License or this Resolution.

The resolution approves a lease for office space at 745 Franklin Street for the Human Services Agency's JobsNow! program, starting January 1, 2025, and lasting until December 31, 2029, at an annual rent of $105,090. It also allows the Director of Property to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the lease of approximately 3,344 square feet of office space within the building located at 745 Franklin Street with the State of California, Employment Development Department, for the Human Services Agency JobsNow! program, for a term commencing on January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, at the annual base rent of $105,090; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services to provide rapid rehousing for adults experiencing homelessness, extending the program until June 30, 2027, and increasing the total funding to over $21 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for short-to-medium term Rapid Rehousing for adults; extending the grant term by 29 months from January 31, 2025, for a total term of February 15, 2021, through June 30, 2027; increasing the agreement amount by $11,525,980 for a total amount not to exceed $21,524,980; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement/contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and the Community Youth Center of San Francisco to fund four youth programs, totaling up to $11.73 million. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Families to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Community Youth Center of San Francisco for four programs: High School Partnerships; Job Readiness for English Language Learners; Leadership; and Young Adult Worklink; for a total term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $11,730,000; and to authorize Department of Children, Youth and Families to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

This ordinance allocates $40 million from future General Obligation Bond proceeds to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for acquiring and improving at-risk multi-unit residential buildings to create permanent affordable housing. The funds will be held in reserve until the bonds are sold in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Ordinance appropriating $40,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from Series 2025E Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) to acquire, improve and rehabilitate and to convert at-risk multi-unit residential buildings to permanent affordable housing; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the General Obligation Bonds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This ordinance allows tenant rights organizations in San Francisco to enforce rules that prevent landlords from using algorithms to determine rents or manage occupancy in residential units. It aims to protect tenants from potentially unfair pricing and occupancy practices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize tenant’s rights organizations to enforce the prohibition against landlords’ use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units located in San Francisco.

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.

This ordinance aims to extend rent control to newly constructed housing units that received occupancy certificates between June 14, 1979, and November 5, 2024, depending on future changes to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. It also seeks to clarify existing laws regarding exemptions from rent control under Costa-Hawkins.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and November 5, 2024, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act; and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins.

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.

This resolution approves a contract between Abode Property Management and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for managing permanent supportive housing at 1174-1178 Folsom Street, covering a period from January 7, 2025, to June 30, 2029, with a budget of up to $14,177,264. It also allows HSH to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without significantly altering the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution approving the grant agreement between Abode Property Management and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for property management services for permanent supportive housing at 1174-1178 Folsom Street; approving a term of January 7, 2025, through June 30, 2029, and a total not to exceed amount of $14,177,264; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This ordinance allows residents living in substandard housing to take legal action against their landlords to ensure compliance with housing standards. It is currently awaiting review by a committee.

Ordinance amending the Housing Code to authorize occupants of residential dwelling units to sue to enforce the prohibition on substandard housing conditions.

This ordinance aims to create a Housing Preservation Program to finance the purchase of multifamily residential properties, ensuring they remain affordable housing. It also sets requirements for borrowers regarding eviction procedures and gives the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development the authority to manage loans and monitor these properties.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Housing Preservation Program and amend the Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Fund to finance the acquisition of multifamily residential properties for the purpose of preserving such properties as permanent affordable housing; requiring borrowers under the Program to comply with certain procedures prior to eviction; authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to establish policies and procedures to issue loans and/or grants from the Fund; and requiring MOHCD to provide oversight and monitoring of such properties, and reports to the Board of Supervisors.

This hearing is focused on discussing the implementation of the CARE Court, which aims to provide support for individuals with mental health and substance use issues by October 1, 2023. It will involve presentations from the Department of Public Health, Superior Court, and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Hearing on plans to implement the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court by October 1, 2023; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Superior Court, and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to present.

This hearing will review a report from the San Francisco Housing Authority about the services provided by Eugene Burger Management Corp at the Sunnydale and Potrero Hill HOPE SF sites. The SFHA and Eugene Burger Management Corp are requested to provide updates on the quality of these services.

Hearing on the San Francisco Housing Authority’s (SFHA) report of Eugene Burger Management Corp regarding the quality of services provided at the Sunnydale and Potrero Hill HOPE SF Sites; and requesting the SFHA and Eugene Burger Management Corp to report.

This ordinance reduces commercial development requirements for specific residential projects in the Central SoMa area and modifies land dedication rules. It also removes a special commercial zoning district and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements for certain residential projects and modify the land dedication requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District and remove the Transit Center C-3-0(SD) Commercial Special Use District; 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, and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance updates the Building and Planning Codes by correcting errors, clarifying language, and making minor revisions. It also ensures compliance with state regulations and affirms the Planning Department's environmental determinations.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language, and make other minor, substantive updates to various Code provisions; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development upon final passage; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss a report on accidental overdose deaths and the responses from various city departments. It requests updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Police Department, and Office of the District Attorney.

Hearing on the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's report on Accidental Overdose Deaths, issued on January 18, 2023, and departmental responses to accidental overdose deaths; and requesting the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Police Department, and Office of the District Attorney to report.

The hearing aims to evaluate the city's approach to criminalizing individuals with substance use disorders, including data on arrests and their effects on health and services. It requests reports from various city departments to assess compliance with state laws regarding harm reduction materials.

Hearing to discuss the increased efforts to criminalize individuals suffering from substance use disorder; and to provide data on how many individuals have been arrested, the results of those arrests, the impact of this effort on the health of drug users, the impact of this effort on service providers and use of harm reduction services, and how the police are complying with state laws that protect harm reduction materials from confiscation by police; and requesting the Mayor's Office, Police Department, Office of the District Attorney, Department of Emergency Management, Sheriff's Department, Office of the Public Defender, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Department of Public Health to report.

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.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss evictions in the city's Permanent Supportive Housing projects that receive city funding and to explore ways to prevent and reduce these evictions. It also requests reports from relevant city departments on the issue.

Hearing on the evictions in the City's Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project-based sites that receive city funds, and efforts to prevent and reduce evictions at PSH sites; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Public Health, and Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

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.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for the Urgent Accommodation Vouchers Program, which provides temporary shelter for families and pregnant individuals experiencing homelessness. The grant term is extended by 18 months and the total funding amount is increased to nearly $17.8 million.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between Compass Family Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for the Urgent Accommodation Vouchers Program for Families and Pregnant People that provides temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness; extending the grant term by 18 months from December 31, 2024, for a total term of February 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $9,660,200 for a total amount not to exceed $17,801,570; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the second amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This legislation involves a hearing on the San Francisco Housing Authority's plan to convert public housing units under the Faircloth limit to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. It also requests reports from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Housing Authority regarding this plan.

Hearing on San Francisco Housing Authority’s Faircloth to RAD plan; and requesting the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Housing Authority to report.

This hearing focuses on discussing ways to prevent fires in apartment buildings and support victims, including the city's current protocols and resources for those at risk of displacement. It also requests reports from the San Francisco Fire Department and the Human Services Agency on these issues.

Hearing on strategies for apartment building fire prevention and support for victims, including current City protocols and resources available for those facing displacement; and requesting the San Francisco Fire Department and the Human Services Agency to report.

This hearing aims to clarify the allocation of funds in the City’s Rent Relief Program, ensuring that as many tenants as possible receive assistance. It also requests a report from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on how to maximize available resources for tenant support.

Hearing on the City’s Rent Relief Program to get greater clarity on how funds are being allocated, make sure funds are going to as many tenants as possible, and to explore how we can use all available resources to ensure that no tenants are left behind; and requesting the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

This legislation initiates a hearing to investigate complaints about poor living conditions at Plaza East and discusses potential plans for the property. It also requests reports from various city departments involved in housing and building inspections.

Hearing on the investigation of complaints of substandard living conditions at Plaza East and discussions of proposed plans for the property; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Housing Authority, and Office of the City Attorney to report.

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.