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This legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss updates on the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and the Dream Keeper Initiative. It involves presentations from the Human Rights Commission, the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, and the Dream Keeper Initiative.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and Dream Keeper Initiative updates; and requesting the Human Rights Commission, the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, and the Dream Keeper Initiative to present; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-021 (File No. 230077), approved on January 31, 2023.
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 resolution supports the workers at Tartine Bakery in their efforts to organize and calls on the San Francisco Retirement System to review its investments to align with the city's values. It emphasizes the importance of ethical business practices in the companies the city invests in.
Resolution supporting Tartine Bakery workers right to organize and urging the San Francisco Retirement System to reevaluate their investment portfolio to ensure that only companies whose behavior is consistent with the values of San Francisco are included.
This resolution supports a California bill that aims to cap rental security deposits at one month's rent. It was passed by the San Francisco city legislature.
Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 12, Security Deposits, authored by Assembly Member Matt Haney, to limit the maximum amount of rental security deposits at one month’s rent.
This ordinance prohibits City officials from asking for resignation letters in advance from individuals being considered for appointments to City boards and commissions. It aims to protect candidates from feeling pressured to resign from their current positions before being officially appointed.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a City policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from persons seeking or being considered for appointment or reappointment to City boards and commissions and other City bodies.
This ordinance allows two food service shared spaces on the sidewalk bulb-out of the 500 Block of Valencia Street to be designated as curbside shared spaces, relaxing certain administrative requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow two food service shared spaces on a sidewalk bulb-out on the 500 Block of Valencia Street to be defined as curbside shared spaces, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This hearing will evaluate the Controller's Annual Performance Report and its effects on the city budget, while also assessing how various departments are achieving their performance goals. Several city departments, including the Fire Department and Police Department, will be asked to provide updates during this hearing.
Hearing to consider the Controller’s Annual Performance Report and its impact on the budget and to hear how departments are meeting their performance goals; and requesting the Controller’s Office, Fire Department, Public Works, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Emergency Management, Human Services Agency, Recreation and Park Department, Department of Public Health, Library, Police Department, and City Administrator to report.
This ordinance requires the Board of Supervisors to approve policies related to the funding, acquisition, and use of specific law enforcement equipment by the Sheriff’s Department, in line with state law. It also approves the Sheriff’s Department's existing Use of Equipment Policy.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment of the Sheriff’s Department consistent with the criteria set forth in state law; and approving the Sheriff’s Department’s Use of Equipment Policy.
The ordinance allows nighttime entertainment venues to operate more freely in specific areas of the Folsom Street and Western SoMa neighborhoods by removing certain restrictions. It also clarifies regulations for these venues in nearby districts to ensure they align with city planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Nighttime Entertainment as a principally permitted use on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street in the Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, the Regional Commercial District, and the Western SoMa Mixed Use-General District; removing certain restrictions on Nighttime Entertainment uses on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street in the Western SoMa Special Use District; clarifying the buffer restrictions for Nighttime Entertainment uses in the Service/Arts/Light Industrial District and the Western SoMa Mixed Use-Office District; 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 legislation involves a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of recent renovations at the Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, as well as to assess compliance with reporting requirements by the Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation. It also seeks recommendations to prevent future issues and ensure proper management of city-funded capital improvement projects.
Hearing on the report of the performance audit on the recent capital improvements at the City-owned Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, determination on how effective and economical Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation's (PPPC) processes were, whether the PPPC Board's reporting of the renovation to the City complied with requirements, and recommendations to avoid similar problems at the Portsmouth Square Garage and ensure proper execution and delivery of future capital improvement projects funded by the City, Recreation and Park Department; and requesting the Controller's Office and the Recreation and Park Department to report.
This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss San Francisco's response to the monkeypox virus, focusing on public education, vaccination efforts for at-risk groups, and coordination with health authorities. It also requests a report from the Department of Public Health on these efforts.
Hearing on the City's response to the monkeypox virus, including public education and outreach on how best to avoid contracting and spreading the virus, efforts to vaccinate at-risk groups against monkeypox, and coordination with the California Department of Public Health and Center for Disease Control; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report.
This hearing aims to update the public on San Francisco's plan to fix issues related to hand hygiene, documentation, contraband, and infection control at Laguna Honda Hospital, which led to the loss of its accreditation and funding. The Department of Public Health will also present a plan to restore these programs by the federal deadline.
Hearing to receive an update on the City's plan to address "hand hygiene, documentation, contraband and infection prevention and control" deficiencies identified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) resulting in the loss of Laguna Honda Hospital's accreditation and CMS Medicare/Medicaid program funding and to present a clear plan for reinstatement of these critical programs by the federal deadline; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report.
This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss how the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) is being implemented in San Francisco. It requests reports from the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health, and the CART Working Group on this initiative.
Hearing on the implementation of the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART), as supported unanimously in Board Resolution No. 320-21 (File No. 210459); and requesting the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health and the CART Working Group to report.
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 resolution urges the San Francisco Department of Human Resources to consider matching recruitment bonuses offered by competing law enforcement agencies to attract new police officers and sheriff deputies. It also calls for the Police Commission and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board to create staffing plans to meet recommended staffing levels and improve recruitment efficiencies.
Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Human Resources to explore ways to adopt policies to match top recruitment bonuses offered by law enforcement agencies in Northern California that compete for new and laterally hired police officers and sheriff deputies; urging the Police Commission and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board to develop sworn staffing plans to achieve recommended full-duty police and sheriff staffing levels; and urging continued improved efficiencies in the recruitment and hiring of prospective San Francisco Police Department officers and San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Deputies.
This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to secure over $16 million in state grant funds to purchase and operate a property at 5630 Mission Street as Permanent Supportive Housing for transitional aged youth. It also commits approximately $13 million in matching funds for the property's acquisition, rehabilitation, and operational support for at least five years.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a total amount not to exceed $16,823,000 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 5630 Mission Street for Permanent Supportive Housing for transitional aged youth (“TAY”) and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $13,043,500 in required matching funds for acquisition and rehabilitation of the property and a minimum of five years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.
This ordinance restricts private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard during weekends and holidays as a pilot program until December 31, 2025. It includes findings related to vehicle code compliance and environmental impact assessments.
Ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, on a pilot basis, on weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; 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 legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the need for workforce housing in San Francisco, focusing on affordability and stability for workers across various income levels. It aims to evaluate current development policies and their impact on housing costs, while requesting a report from the Planning Department.
Hearing on the City's need to address workforce housing, across the full range of worker incomes as identified in Jobs-Housing Fit reports, including new and strengthened policies to support housing affordability and stability, provide affordable housing at a mix of incomes, and curb speculation, gentrification, and displacement; and how the City's development policies promote or obstruct the fit between wages and housing costs; and requesting the Planning Department to report.
This ordinance allows for up to four total dwelling units on residential lots in certain zoning districts, including additional "Bonus Dwelling Units," while ensuring that their sale prices remain affordable for those earning 100% of the area median income. It also sets limits on initial rental rates and rent increases for these Bonus Dwelling Units.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception for Lots in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts to permit additional units (“Bonus Dwelling Units”), up to four total dwelling units per lot exclusive of accessory dwelling units, and to require that if such Bonus Dwelling Units are ever sold, the sales prices would not exceed an amount determined to be affordable at 100% of area median income; amending the Administrative Code to limit initial rental rates and rent increases for Bonus Dwelling Units; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
The hearing aims to discuss crime and violence affecting Asian-American seniors and other vulnerable groups, focusing on prevention efforts and support services. Various city departments will report on their strategies to enhance public safety and promote solidarity among communities.
Hearing to address concerns on crime and violence targeting Asian-American seniors and other vulnerable groups and the rise of anti-Asian racism, including crime prevention efforts, status of investigations, victim services programs, other public safety resources, and strategies the departments are deploying to reduce crime and violence targeting the Asian Pacific Islander and person of color communities and to promote cross-racial solidarity; and requesting the Police Department, Office of the District Attorney, Human Rights Commission, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Adult Probation Department, and Juvenile Probation Department to report.
This ordinance changes zoning rules in the Castro Street area to allow larger uses for landmark buildings and permits nighttime entertainment on the second floor with special approval. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to exclude Article 10 Landmark buildings from use size limitation and allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss Laguna Honda Hospital's plan for recertification and the process for transferring and relocating patients. The Department of Public Health will present information during this hearing, which is set for September 26, 2023.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Laguna Honda Hospital’s Strategy for Recertification and the Submission of a Closure and Patient Transfer and Relocation Plan; and requesting the Department of Public Health to present; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-010 (File No. 230034), approved on January 24, 2023.
This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to Future Bars Group for their establishment, South Sea Dipper, at 270 Columbus Avenue, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control place certain conditions on the license issuance.
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Future Bars Group, doing business as South Sea Dipper, located at 270 Columbus Avenue (District 3), 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.
This ordinance updates the Environment Code by replacing the existing green building requirements for city buildings with a new set of municipal green building standards. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Environment Code to repeal Chapter 7: Green Building Requirements for City Buildings and replace with new Chapter 7: Municipal Green Building Requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance allocates $30 million for park and recreation improvements, $42 million for Embarcadero seawall planning and projects, and $172 million for various affordable housing initiatives. These funds will be held in reserve until the bond proceeds are received.
Ordinance appropriating $30,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2023A Health and Recovery General Obligation (GO) Bonds to the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) for improvements to parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces; $42,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2023B Embarcadero Seawall GO Bonds to the Port of San Francisco (PRT) for planning, engagement, program management, pilot projects, Embarcadero project pre-design and detailed design, and a flood study with the United States Army Corps of Engineers; $172,000,000 from Series 2023C Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for public, low-income, preservation and middle income, and senior housing projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.
This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund health and recovery initiatives. It outlines the terms of the bonds, the sale process, and authorizes city officials to manage the issuance and related actions.
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $30,000,000 aggregate principal amount of one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Health and Recovery, 2020), Series 2023A; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds and any subseries designation; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such 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 such bonds, as defined herein.
This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $42 million in bonds to fund earthquake safety improvements for the Embarcadero seawall. It outlines the terms and procedures for the bond sale and authorizes city officials to manage the process.
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $42,000,000 aggregate principal amount in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety, 2018) Series 2023B; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such 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 such bonds, as defined herein.
This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $172 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It outlines the terms and processes for the sale of these bonds and grants city officials the authority to manage the related actions.
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $172,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds-Affordable Housing, 2019) Series 2023C; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such 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 such bonds, as defined herein.
This resolution allows the Mayor's Office and the Department of Technology to seek non-monetary donations from city contractors through the Civic Bridge program, even though there are rules about soliciting such contributions. It aims to support city projects without violating existing donation regulations.
Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Technology to solicit in-kind donations through the Civic Bridge program from various City contractors, notwithstanding the Behested Payments Ordinance.
This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $20 million in revenue obligations to finance the renovation and construction of facilities for the Chinese American International School. It is a formal approval required for tax purposes under federal law.
Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to finance the cost of renovation, construction, installation, equipping and/or furnishing of educational and related facilities to be owned and operated by Chinese American International School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $324,061 grant from the Office of Refugee Health for the Refugee Health Assessment Program for the fiscal year 2022-23. The funding will support health assessments for refugees from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $324,061 from the Office of Refugee Health through the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP) - Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022-23 Award Number 22-38-90899-00,” for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
This legislation initiates a hearing to discuss San Francisco's budget projections for the next five years and provides instructions to city departments regarding budget preparation. It also requests reports from the Controller and the Mayor's Budget Director.
Hearing on the City and County of San Francisco's five-year budget projections and budget instructions to Departments on behalf of Mayor London N. Breed; and requesting the Controller and Mayor's Budget Director to report.
This resolution approves a contract between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health to provide Health Access Point services for nearly $11.9 million from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution retroactively approving an original contract agreement between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide Health Access Point services in an amount not to exceed $11,886,595 for a total initial contract term of January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $178,137 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program aimed at monitoring and addressing HIV among people who inject drugs. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from August 15, 2022, to July 31, 2023.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $178,137 from the National Institutes of Health for participation in a program, entitled “Brief Longitudinal Incident Sentinel Surveillance (BLISS) to End the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic among Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID),” for the period of August 15, 2022, through July 31, 2023.
This resolution approves an increase of over $21.5 million to a contract with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for mental health services, extending the agreement until December 31, 2027, and allowing minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Special Service for Groups, Inc. and the Department of Public Health, for therapeutic and specialty mental health services, to increase the agreement by $21,540,706 for an amount not to exceed $31,513,419; to extend the term by four years and six months, from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.
This resolution approves an increase of over $127 million to a contract with Progress Foundation for behavioral health services, raising the total to nearly $222 million and extending the contract term by five years until December 2027. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between Progress Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for behavioral health services; to increase the Agreement by $127,324,481 for an amount not to exceed $221,847,999; to extend the term by five years, from December 31, 2022, for a total Agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2027; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.
This legislation calls for a hearing to examine the permitting processes and challenges faced by small property owners building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and to review applications for duplex and quadplex construction under California State Senate Bill No. 9. It also requests a report from the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection on these issues and the geographic distribution of applications.
Hearing on the permitting processes, time-frames, and systemic barriers experienced by small property owners building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) under the local and state mandated programs; and the applications in the pipeline under California State Senate Bill No. 9 for duplex and quadplex construction from lot splits allowed in RH-1 zoned districts, including data on geographic distribution; and requesting the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection to report.
The ordinance reallocates funds totaling $292,674 within District 7 to support various community initiatives, including a sports hub, workforce development, neighborhood activities, parklet installations, and traffic safety improvements. It also adjusts funding for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to enhance pedestrian safety projects.
Ordinance de-appropriating $292,674 from District 7 General City Responsibility (GEN) and re-appropriating $128,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) for creating a community space, a sports hub, and teen workforce development program in District 7; $50,000 to the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) for neighborhood and community building activities in District 7; $114,674 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for a parklet installation in public space, increased refuse bins installations, and cleaning supplies for District 7; and de-appropriating $77,500 from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and re-appropriating $77,500 for improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety, and building a pedestrian island for District 7 Vision Zero projects at SFMTA in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.
This motion directs the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to issue a subpoena requiring AECOM/Parsons Joint Venture to provide meeting minutes and payment records related to their community benefit commitments from 2010 to the present. It pertains to their agreement with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for the Sewer System Improvement Program.
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to issue a subpoena to AECOM/Parsons Joint Venture to produce minutes of meetings held from 2010 to the present, and copies of checks issued from 2010 to the present to beneficiaries of AECOM/Parsons Joint Venture’s community benefit commitments under San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Agreement No. CS-165, Sewer System Improvement Program Management.
This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the findings and recommendations from a performance audit of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development regarding affordable housing policies. It requests reports from the Budget and Legislative Analyst, the Mayor's Office, and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Hearing on the findings and recommendations of the Budget and Legislative Analyst's performance audit of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development's policies and procedures for affordable housing development and preservation; and requesting the Budget and Legislative Analyst, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report.
This ordinance creates a new Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District in San Francisco, allowing for increased housing density by permitting up to four units on individual lots and additional units on merged lots in certain residential districts. It also exempts eligible projects from various planning requirements and ensures that new units are subject to rent increase limitations.
Ordinance amending 1) the Planning Code to create the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) the Planning Code to authorize up to four units on individual lots in the RH (Residential, House) District, excluding lots located in the Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and the North Beach Special Use District, the greater of up to twelve units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on three merged lots and the greater of up to eight units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on two merged lots in RH-1 (Residential, House: One Family) districts, and Group Housing in RH-1 districts for eligible projects in the Special Use District; 3) the Planning Code to exempt eligible projects in the Special Use District from certain height, open space, dwelling unit exposure, and rear-yard requirements, and exempt eligible projects that do not propose the demolition of any units subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance from conditional use authorizations and neighborhood notification requirements; 4) the Subdivision Code to authorize eligible projects in the Special Use District to qualify for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 5) the Administrative Code to require new dwelling or group housing units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 6) the Zoning Map to show the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; and 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This legislation involves a hearing for public input on a proposed cannabis retail store at 4835 Mission Street, which is planned to occupy a 1,300 square-foot space in a mixed-use building. The proposal includes restrictions against on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products in the designated commercial district.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 202.2, 303, and 720 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 4835 Mission Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6272, Lot No. 021, identified in Planning Case No. 2021-011352CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21178, dated September 29, 2022, to establish an approximately 1,300 square-foot Cannabis Retail use within the ground floor commercial space of the existing two-story mixed-use building, with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products within the Excelsior Outer Mission Street NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 11) (Appellant: Olinda Meza Vega) (Filed October 31, 2022)
This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 4835 Mission Street, following the Planning Commission's decision. It also includes environmental findings and confirms consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21178, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-011352CUA, for a proposed project located at 4835 Mission Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This motion aimed to reject the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 4835 Mission Street. However, the motion was ultimately not passed.
Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21178, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-011352CUA, for a proposed project at 4835 Mission Street, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.
This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings to support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 4835 Mission Street. The motion has been rejected and is no longer active.
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-011352CUA for a proposed project at 4835 Mission Street.
This resolution commends Nancy Pelosi for her significant contributions as Speaker of the House and her long-term service to San Francisco and the nation. It acknowledges her nearly 20 years as the Leader of the House Democratic Caucus and 35 years of public service.
Resolution commending Nancy Patricia Pelosi for her eight years as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving nearly 20 years as Leader of the House Democratic Caucus, and 35 years of dedicated service to the City and County of San Francisco and to the United States of America.
This ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $5 million grant from the California Economic Development Department for planning related to community economic resilience from October 2022 to September 2024. It also creates one full-time Senior Administrative Analyst position funded by this grant.
Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,000,000 from the California Economic Development Department for the Community Economic Resilience Fund Planning Grant for the grant period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024; and amending Ordinance No. 162-22 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 220670 for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024) to provide for the creation of one grant-funded full-time position, in Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst (1.0 FTE).
The resolution urges Congress to pass the National Infrastructure Bank Act to help fund infrastructure projects in San Francisco and across the country. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors expresses its support for this initiative to improve infrastructure needs.
Resolution urging Congress to enact the National Infrastructure Bank Act (H.R. 3339) introduced by Representative Danny Davis (D-Il); and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declares its support for a National Infrastructure Bank to address the infrastructure needs of San Francisco and the Nation.
This motion allows the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to modify the contract with Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC to include additional work, as long as there are funds available for it. It has been approved and is now in effect.
Motion authorizing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to take all administrative steps to amend the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services contract with Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC for additional work under the existing scope of services, to the extent that funds are appropriated for that purpose.
This ordinance allows for larger building sizes on Block 2 of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area by increasing the maximum floor plate sizes. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state laws and local policies.
Ordinance approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area to increase bulk limits on Block 2 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 014, located on the north side of Folsom Street between Beale and Main Streets), by increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; making findings under the California Community Redevelopment Law; 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.
This resolution allows the City to issue certificates that declare its intent to reimburse costs for multifamily rental housing projects using residential mortgage revenue bonds. It also grants authority to approve these bonds to finance such projects in San Francisco.
Resolution delegating limited authority to execute and deliver certificates declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse original expenditures for the costs of multifamily rental housing projects in the City with proceeds of residential mortgage revenue bonds or notes of the City, for purposes of Section 1.150-2 of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations; delegating limited authority to execute and deliver certificates granting public approval of residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance multifamily rental housing projects in the City; and approving certain related matters, as defined herein.
This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept over $4.6 million in funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to support young adults in finding and keeping housing. The funds will be used for the Transitional Housing Program and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program.
Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for and accept the county allocation award from the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Transitional Housing Program for an amount up to $4,084,482 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount up to $607,376 to help young adults secure and maintain housing.
The resolution establishes the prevailing wage rates for various categories of workers engaged in City contracts, including those in public works, janitorial services, and security services, among others. This ensures that workers receive fair compensation for their labor on City-owned or leased properties.
Resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for 1) workers performing work under City contracts for public works and improvements; 2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; 3) workers performing work in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; 4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; 5) workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City; 6) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City; 7) workers engaged in exhibit, display, or trade show work at special events on property owned by the City; 8) workers engaged in broadcast services on property owned by the City; 9) workers engaged in loading or unloading into or from a commercial vehicle on City property of materials, goods, or products in connection with a show or special event, or engaged in driving a commercial vehicle into which or from which materials, goods, or products are loaded or unloaded on City property in connection with a show or special event; 10) workers engaged in security guard services under City contracts or at facilities or on property owned or leased by the City; and 11) motor bus service contracts.
This resolution allows the Police Department to accept two utility vehicles valued at approximately $38,644.58 as a gift from the Union Square Alliance to enhance police visibility in the area. The vehicles will officially belong to the Police Department starting September 1, 2022.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of two utility vehicles with an estimated market value of $38,644.58 from the Union Square Alliance to support officers working in the Union Square Alliance area for high visibility patrol; the utility vehicles will be an outright gift to the Police Department effective September 1, 2022.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a $69,818 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding is retroactively authorized for a project that ran from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $69,818 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to train and procure equipment for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
This resolution supports creating permanently affordable housing at the DMV site on 1377 Fell Street and encourages the State of California to prioritize affordable housing there, potentially replacing or adding to the DMV office. It has been passed by the San Francisco city legislature.
Resolution supporting the development of permanently affordable housing at the San Francisco Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) field office site at 1377 Fell Street and urging the State of California to prioritize affordable housing on the site, in place of or in addition to a DMV field office.
This ordinance allows for the replacement of a large grocery store in the Polk Street area, specifically one that exceeds 4,000 square feet, while ensuring it aligns with city planning goals and environmental regulations. It also confirms that this change is necessary for the community's convenience and welfare.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to authorize replacement of a Legacy General Grocery use with a subsequent General Grocery use in excess of 4,000 square feet in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This motion approves the Mayor's decision to reappoint Moses Corrette to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, with his new term set to end on January 24, 2026. The motion has been passed by the city.
Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Moses Corrette to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, term ending January 24, 2026.
This ordinance reduces the Veterans’ Affairs Commission from 17 to 13 members and updates the qualifications and appointing authorities for those members. It aims to streamline the commission's operations and improve its effectiveness.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to decrease from 17 to 13 the number of members of the Veterans’ Affairs Commission, and make corresponding revisions to qualifications and appointing authorities for members.
This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Form 700, which is a Statement of Economic Interests, for certain city officials and employees to align with recent organizational changes. It modifies which positions are required to file and clarifies what information needs to be disclosed.
Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements by adding, deleting, and changing titles of certain designated officials and employees to reflect organizational and staffing changes, and by refining disclosure requirements for certain designated officials and employees.
The motion allows Miriam Zouzounis to apply for grants and seek assistance from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for her non-profit, confirming that this does not conflict with her role on the Small Business Commission, as long as certain conditions are met. It has been officially passed.
Motion finding that Miriam Zouzounis' proposal to apply for grants administered by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development ("OEWD") and to seek assistance from OEWD relating to the non-profit on whose Board she serves on are not incompatible with the Statement of Incompatible Activities of the Small Business Commission, of which she is a member, subject to conditions.
The motion approves the Mayor's nomination to reappoint Lydia So to the Historic Preservation Commission, with her new term set to end on December 31, 2026. This decision has been officially passed.
Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Lydia So to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2026.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Victor Jimenez for $100,000 due to property damage and personal injuries caused by a sinkhole in the roadway. The lawsuit was filed in July 2021 and has now been resolved with this settlement.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Victor Jimenez against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 20, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-593613; entitled Victor Jimenez v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit alleged property damage and personal injuries arising from a dangerous condition of public property, i.e., a sinkhole that opened in the roadway underneath plaintiff’s vehicle.
The ordinance exempts the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District from fees for placing up to 200 banners on City-owned poles, and it also formalizes an existing exemption for the SoMa Pilipinas Cultural Heritage District for up to 300 banners. Additionally, it affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to exempt the Leather and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural District from banner permit fees and inspection fees for the placement of up to 200 banners on up to 200 City-owned poles within that Cultural District; and to codify the existing exemption of the SoMa Pilipinas - Filipino Cultural Heritage District from banner permit fees and inspection fees for the placement of up to 300 banners on up to 300 City-owned poles within that Cultural District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance waives the fee for temporary street space occupancy permits in San Francisco on specific dates to encourage holiday sidewalk sales. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance waiving the fee required under Public Works Code, Section 724.1(b), for temporary street space occupancy permits on San Francisco streets on November 25-27, December 2-4, and December 9-11, 2022, to promote sidewalk sales of merchandise during the holiday season; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance allocates $4,711,123 from tax revenue bonds to fund an affordable housing project managed by the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It aims to support housing development on Treasure Island.
Ordinance appropriating $4,711,123 from the issuance of Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District (IRFD) No. 1 Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and appropriating to the affordable housing project in the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.
This resolution designates the Parkside Library at 1200 Taraval Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve the building's historical significance in the Sunset District.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of 1200 Taraval Street (aka Parkside Library) in the Sunset District, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2351, Lot No. 001.
This ordinance requires private employers in San Francisco to pay military reservists the difference between their military salary and their regular salary for up to 30 days when they are called for duty. It also establishes procedures for how this requirement will be implemented and enforced.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to require private employers to pay employees who are military reservists and are called for military duty the difference between their military salary and their salary as employees, for up to 30 days in a calendar year, and to create procedures for implementation and enforcement of this requirement.
This resolution allows San Francisco to maintain and operate additional traffic control devices on a specific state highway intersection. It also gives the Public Works Director the authority to make minor changes to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution approving the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways in San Francisco between the City and the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to include City’s maintenance and operation of additional traffic control devices on right-of-way within Caltrans jurisdiction, along State Route 280, on eastbound Alemany Boulevard at San Bruno Avenue; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Public Works Director to enter into modifications and amendments to the Third Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City or materially decrease the public benefits accruing to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the project or this Resolution.
The ordinance settles a lawsuit between AT&T Mobility and the City of San Francisco regarding the denial of a permit to install a wireless facility, resulting in the approval of a modified design for the facility. It also rescinds previous disapprovals by the Board of Supervisors and dismisses the lawsuit permanently.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility against the City and County of San Francisco for $0; the lawsuit was filed on April 21, 2021, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 4:21-cv-02871-JST; entitled New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility v. City and County of San Francisco, California; the lawsuit involves the denial of a Conditional Use Authorization to install a wireless telecommunications facility at 590-2nd Avenue; other material terms of the settlement are approval of the Planning Commission’s Conditional Use Authorization based on a modification of the proposed facility’s design which moves a screened equipment enclosure away from the building edge, rescission of Board of Supervisors Motions Nos. M21-052, M21-053, and M21-75 that disapproved that Conditional Use Authorization, directed the preparation of findings, and made findings pertaining to the same, dismissal of the lawsuit in its entirety with prejudice; and making environmental findings
This resolution approves a settlement of $1,399,196 to A2Z Development USA, Inc. for unlitigated claims related to a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes filed against the City on February 28, 2022. The settlement resolves the claims without going to court.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by A2Z Development USA, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,399,196; the claims were filed on February 28, 2022; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes.
This resolution approves a settlement of $76,250 to AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation for an alleged overpayment of penalties and interest related to the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax for the 2019 tax year. The claim was filed on July 11, 2022, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $76,250; the claim was filed on July 11, 2022; the claim involves an alleged overpayment of Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax penalties and interest for the 2019 tax year.
This resolution allows A-N SFD Owner, LLC to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit against the city regarding a refund of real property transfer tax related to the former Sir Francis Drake Hotel. The goal is to potentially resolve the issue without going to court.
Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for A-N SFD Owner, LLC for the former Sir Francis Drake Hotel to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of real property transfer tax to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Margarita Herrera for $650,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the legal case that was filed in July 2019.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Margarita Herrera against the City and County of San Francisco for $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 30, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-578026; entitled Margarita Herrera v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Dante King for $562,500 related to an employment dispute. The lawsuit was filed in September 2022 in San Francisco Superior Court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dante King against the City and County of San Francisco for $562,500; the lawsuit was filed on September 21, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-601923; entitled Dante King v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Michael Oakes for $95,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the legal case filed in July 2020.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael Oakes against the City and County of San Francisco for $95,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 10, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-585373; entitled Michael Oakes v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $92,000 related to an employment dispute filed by Jo-Theresa Elias-Jackson. The lawsuit was initiated in April 2021 in federal court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jo-Theresa Elias-Jackson against the City and County of San Francisco for $92,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 23, 2021, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:21-cv-02937-PJH; entitled Jo-Theresa Elias-Jackson v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.
This resolution approves a $75,000 settlement for an employment dispute claim filed by Cassandra McQuaid against the City and County of San Francisco. The claim was submitted on September 10, 2021, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Cassandra McQuaid against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the claim was filed on September 10, 2021; the claim involves an employment dispute.
This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Osterweis Capital Management against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $106,978.79 for a refund of gross receipts tax. The claim was filed on September 26, 2022, and has now been resolved.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Osterweis Capital Management, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $106,978.79; the claim was filed on September 26, 2022; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts tax.
This ordinance designates the Turk and Taylor Streets Intersection and a specific property as a Landmark, recognizing its historical significance related to the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Turk and Taylor Streets Intersection together with defined portions of 101 Taylor Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0339, Lot No. 003 (known as the “Site of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot”), as a Landmark under 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.