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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 allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and use a $750,000 grant from the California Department of Health Care Services to implement a therapy program for children and youth dealing with mental health issues from October 2024 to June 2025. It was passed retroactively to ensure funding for the program.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $750,000 from the California Department of Health Care Service through Heluna Health for participation in a program, entitled “San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) Behavioral Health Service (BHS) Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Proposed Approach for implementing Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH),” for the period of October 4, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
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 accept and record 132 avigation easements from property owners in San Mateo County for the airport's noise insulation program. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and gives the Director of Property the authority to execute necessary documents and actions related to the resolution.
Resolution authorizing acceptance and recording of 132 Avigation Easements from various property owners in San Mateo County required for the San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.
This resolution approves a $75,000 settlement for a claim made by James Hourihan against the city due to property damage from flooding linked to a water main rupture. The claim was filed on August 30, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by James Hourihan against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the claim was filed on August 30, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.
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.
This resolution approves a five-year contract with Agurto Corporation, doing business as Pestec, for integrated pest management services, totaling up to $15.5 million. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor changes to the agreement before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.
Resolution approving the Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Agurto Corporation, dba Pestec, for integrated pest management services, for a term of five years from February 15, 2025, through February 14, 2030, and for a total not to exceed amount of $15,500,000; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration to make necessary, non-material changes to the Agreement prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.
This resolution approves a contract with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for mailroom equipment, supplies, and postage for up to five years at a cost not exceeding $23.55 million. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor changes to the agreement before final execution.
Resolution approving the Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Pitney Bowes, Inc. for mailroom equipment, supplies and postage, for an initial term of three years from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, with the option to extend the term for two additional years, for a total contract duration of five years, and for a total not to exceed amount of $23,550,000; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration to make necessary, non-material changes to the Agreement prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.
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 resolution allows the City Attorney's Office to use a $410,000 grant from the California Department of Industrial Relations to enforce state labor laws from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It has already been approved and is now in effect.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $410,000 from the California Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner’s Office, to fund the enforcement of state labor laws, for the period from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a donation of $23,405.32 from the Margaret Seneshen Living Trust for the Mounted Unit. The funds will support the operations and activities of the unit.
Resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a donation of $23,405.32 pursuant to the order of revised distribution of the Margaret Seneshen Living Trust to the Police Department Mounted Unit.
This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $496,684 grant from the James Irvine Foundation for workforce development from November 1, 2024, to November 1, 2026. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $496,684 from the James Irvine Foundation for the Public Workforce Capacity Fund, during the grant period of November 1, 2024, through November 1, 2026.
This resolution approves an increase of $9.5 million to a contract with AECOM Technical Services for construction management services related to the Mountain Tunnel Improvements Project, raising the total contract amount to $34 million. It also extends the contract duration by five months, now set to end on December 30, 2027.
Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. PRO.0096, Mountain Tunnel Improvement Construction Management Services, with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., increasing the contract by $9,500,000 for a total contract not to exceed amount of $34,000,000 and extending the contract duration by five months from July 31, 2027, for a total contract term from July 31, 2019, through December 30, 2027, to continue providing specialized construction management services for the Mountain Tunnel Improvements Project, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
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 ordinance exempts certain commercial spaces from the commercial vacancy tax if they are in designated neighborhood districts affected by long-term city construction projects starting January 1, 2025, and also exempts specific areas from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The goal is to support businesses in areas undergoing significant public infrastructure work.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt from the commercial vacancy tax beginning on January 1, 2025, any taxable commercial space located in a named neighborhood commercial district or named neighborhood commercial transit district in which a City public infrastructure or construction project has a construction duration of more than 180 days in a calendar year, and from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024, any taxable commercial space located in the Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District or the Inner Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District.
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.
The ordinance appropriates $28,386,685 for the Port Commission, using proceeds from various Refunding Certificates of Participation and reallocating some prior funds. It also places these funds on reserve until the sale of the certificates and receipt of proceeds in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Ordinance appropriating $28,386,685 consisting of $5,000,000 of Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025-R1 proceeds and $20,000,000 of Refunding Certificates of Participation (COP) Series 2025-R2 proceeds, $483,000 of Series 2013B Prior Debt Service Reserve Proceeds, $1,995,500 of 2013C Prior Debt Service Reserve Proceeds, and De-appropriation of $908,185 of Series 2013B Project Funds to the Port Commission (PRT) for $6,391,185 to the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025-R1 and $21,995,500 to the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025-R2; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Certificates of Participation and receipt of proceeds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.
This ordinance allows the City to issue up to $25 million in refunding Certificates of Participation to pay off existing debt related to improvements at the Port Commission properties, including the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal. It also approves necessary agreements and documents for the sale and management of these certificates.
Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of refunding Certificates of Participation evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $25,000,000 to prepay certain certificates of participation that financed the design, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, expansion, improvement, equipping, renewal, restoration, and/or replacement of certain capital improvements to properties of the Port Commission of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the form of Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (“Trustee”); approving the form of Supplement to Project Lease, between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee, relating to the lease and lease back of all or a portion of the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27; approving the form of Escrow Agreement, Purchase Contract, Official Notice of Sale, and Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the form and execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, execution, sale and delivery of the Certificates, approving modifications to documents and agreements; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.
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 for $13.7 million between the City and the Community Youth Center of San Francisco to support various youth programs. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Families to make minor changes to the agreement as needed.
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: Academic Support; Beacon at Aptos; Year-Round & Summer Programs; and Teen Arts; for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $13,724,500; 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 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.
The resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and the Instituto Familiar de la Raza Inc for two programs aimed at supporting youth and families, with a total funding of up to $12,929,020. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Families to make minor changes to the agreement as needed 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 Instituto Familiar de la Raza Inc for two programs: Roadmap to Peace Collaborative and Roadmap to Peace School Crisis Supports, for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $12,929,020; 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 resolution approves a five-year agreement for various youth programs in San Francisco, totaling up to $10,366,200. It allows the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to make minor changes to the agreement as needed 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 Richmond District Neighborhood Ctr Inc for four programs: Defining Success: Academic Support Continuum, 6th-12th Grade; Beacon Pathways at Presidio Middle School (MS); Beacon Pathways at Roosevelt Middle School; and Multi-Cultural Arts Program: K-12 Art Pathways; for a total term of five years from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,366,200; 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 resolution allows the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to use a $250,000 grant from the Crankstart Foundation to support its Clean Slate unit, which helps individuals clear their criminal records. The funding will cover services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, in response to increased demand.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the Crankstart Foundation to fund the San Francisco Public Defender’s Clean Slate unit to meet the increased demand for Clean Slate services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M20-125, approved on September 15, 2020.
This ordinance removes size limits for health service uses and reproductive health clinics in the Mixed Use-Office District east of 7th Street, and also eliminates retail ratio limits in that area. It affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate retail use size limits on Health Service Uses and Reproductive Health Clinics in the MUO (“Mixed Use-Office”) District east of 7th Street; eliminating retail ratio limits in the MUO District east of 7th Street; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance establishes the Cole Valley Entertainment Zone, allowing events on specific streets without needing a special permit from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review complies with state law.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Cole Valley Entertainment Zone on Cole Street, between Frederick Street and Parnassus Avenue, and on Carl Street, between Shrader Street and Clayton Street; to delete the requirement that an Entertainment Zone Event be a special event permitted or licensed by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with the Stern Grove Festival Association for $225,016.38 related to damages from a water pipeline break in 2021. This settlement resolves claims of property and economic damages filed in August 2024.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stern Grove Festival Association against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,016.38; the lawsuit was filed on August 23, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-617454; entitled STERN GROVE FESTIVAL ASSOCATION, a California Nonprofit Corporation - Public Benefit v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property and economic damages arising from the August 23, 2021, break of the SFPUC’s water transmission pipeline at or near the intersection of Sloat Boulevard and 19th Avenue.
The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Arthur Bailey Jr. for $320,000 related to a personal injury he claimed occurred on a City street. The lawsuit was filed in July 2023 in San Francisco Superior Court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Arthur Bailey Jr. against the City and County of San Francisco for $320,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 21, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607826; entitled Arthur Bailey Jr. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City Street.
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 extends the Cannabis Oversight Committee's existence until January 1, 2027, and makes the change retroactive to January 1, 2025. It ensures continued oversight of cannabis-related issues in the city.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the sunset date for the Cannabis Oversight Committee from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027, and providing that the Ordinance shall be retroactive to January 1, 2025.
This ordinance allows City officers and employees to donate to the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund through payroll deductions. It adds this fund to the list of approved organizations for such donations.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.
This ordinance reestablishes the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee and extends deadlines for city departments to report on the district's cultural attributes. It also aims to propose strategies for acknowledging and preserving the district's cultural legacy.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reestablish the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee, extend the deadlines for the written reports and recommendations from City departments describing the cultural attributes of the African American Arts and Cultural District, and propose strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District.
The ordinance accepts offers for public infrastructure improvements related to the Sunnydale HOPE SF Project, including street and sidewalk enhancements on Sunnydale Avenue, Hahn Street, and Harmonia Street. It also establishes official street grades and sidewalk widths, dedicates the improvements for public use, and ensures City maintenance and liability for the infrastructure.
Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Sunnydale HOPE SF Project, Phase 2, including an offer of improvements for infrastructure located within portions of Sunnydale Avenue, Hahn Street, and Harmonia Street, and an offer of dedication for real property underlying a portion of Sunnydale Avenue; dedicating the public improvements for public use; designating the public improvements for public street and roadway purposes; accepting the public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; establishing official street grades, sidewalk widths, and public right-of-way widths; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish official sidewalk widths on Sunnydale Avenue and Hahn Street; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This ordinance allows specific health service businesses up to 5,000 square feet to operate in the West Portal area without needing a special permit. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's overall planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit certain Health Service Uses up to 5,000 gross square feet without a conditional use permit in the West Portal Neighborhood Commercial 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 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 removes the local requirement for existing buildings with public access to ensure all main entrances and travel paths are accessible for people with disabilities, unless they receive a specific city determination. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Building, Administrative, and Public Works Codes to remove the local requirement for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance allows a specific property at 99 Rhode Island Street to exceed size limits for certain uses in the Production, Distribution and Repair District-1. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review is adequate and aligns with city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3912, Lot No. 02, also known as 99 Rhode Island Street, to exceed the cumulative use size requirements in Production, Distribution and Repair District-1, Design (PDR-1-D) districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that would ease restrictions on window replacement projects in specific buildings. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 241021) amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on window replacement projects in certain buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance allows for fewer restrictions on the types of materials that can be used when replacing windows in specific buildings. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on replacement materials in window replacement projects in certain buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
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 legislation initiates a hearing to evaluate San Francisco's efforts to combat childhood obesity in children under 18, including funding and programs related to this issue. It also requests a report from relevant city departments on data regarding childhood obesity from 2015 to 2020.
Hearing to review the City and County of San Francisco's response to actively address and minimize childhood obesity among children under the age of 18 and to examine what type of funding and programming are aimed at this issue; including to examine data related to the prevalence of childhood obesity spanning the prior five years (2015-2020); and requesting the Department of Children Youth and Their Families, San Francisco Unified School District, and Department of Public Health to report.
This resolution officially ends the Mills Act historical property contract for 2209 Webster Street, owned by Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin. It directs the Planning Director to notify the owners and the Assessor-Recorder’s Office about this non-renewal.
Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin, as Trustees of The Foley Lin Family Trust dated June 20, 2023, the owners of 2209 Webster Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0612, Lot No. 007, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor-Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.
The ordinance moves various employment-related rules, such as Prevailing Wage and apprenticeship requirements, from the Administrative Code to the Labor and Employment Code, while also updating enforcement procedures and definitions. It also revises exemptions related to certain types of work and establishes new rules for determining Prevailing Wage rates.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code and Labor and Employment Code to move certain employment-related provisions, including, among others, certain Prevailing Wage requirements, apprenticeship requirements, and hours and days of labor requirements, from the Administrative Code to the Labor and Employment Code; establish new defined terms encompassing the projects and contracts subject to Prevailing Wage requirements; revise penalty and enforcement requirements and procedures for Prevailing Wage and certain other labor requirements; change the process for fixing and determining Prevailing Wage rates; move and revise the Transition Employment requirements and create new enforcement procedures for those requirements; apply Notice of Forfeiture/Certification of Forfeiture procedures for violations of Prevailing Wage requirements on Covered Real Estate Projects; renumber certain Municipal Code sections or provisions; and make other substantive or technical amendments to the Administrative Code and Labor and Employment Code, including, among others, eliminating certain exemptions from Prevailing Wage requirements for Broadcast Services work and the work of loading and unloading Commercial Vehicles on City property, while creating an exemption from Prevailing Wage requirements for work covered by the Modular Furniture Installers (Carpenters) classification.
This resolution approves an increase of $14 million to a contract for project management support services at San Francisco International Airport, raising the total contract amount to $17 million. It also extends the contract for an additional four years, lasting until January 25, 2029.
Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to Airport Contract No. 11917.41, Project Management Support Services for the San Francisco International Airport, West Field Garage 675 Project with PGH Wong/The Allen Group Joint Venture, a joint venture consisting of PGH Wong Engineering, Inc., and The Allen Group, LLC, to increase the Contract amount by $14,000,000 for a new not to exceed Contract amount of $17,000,000 and extend the Contract for services for an additional four years of services, from January 26, 2025, with a total term of January 26, 2024, through January 25, 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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 Department of Public Health to accept and spend a $1.6 million grant from the Department of Justice for a program addressing opioid and substance use issues from October 2024 to September 2027. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to finalize the grant agreement with the Department of Justice.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,600,000 from the Department of Justice for participation in a program entitled, “Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program,” for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a), to the Director of Health to approve a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Justice, for a term of three years from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, and for a total not to exceed amount of $1,600,000.
This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to accept a $55,386,000 grant from the EPA to develop an emissions-free ferry system along the waterfront, pending approval from the Port Commission. The funding will support the project from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028.
Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco, contingent on Port Commission approval, to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $55,386,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to fund the San Francisco Waterfront Emissions-Free Ferry System for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $13,431 grant from the National Institutes of Health, increasing the total funding to $104,508 for a clinical trials program. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2022, to February 28, 2025.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $13,431 from the National Institutes of Health through the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, for a new total amount of $104,508 for participation in a program, entitled “NIDA Clinical Trials Network: Big South/West Node,” for the period of April 1, 2022, through February 28, 2025.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,493,692 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Twin Peaks Promenade Project, which will run from September 2024 to March 2027. It also requires the department to maintain the project for 20 years after its completion and gives the General Manager the authority to make minor amendments to the grant contract.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $1,493,692 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) for the Twin Peaks Promenade Project, for a grant performance period from September 20, 2024, through March 15, 2027; approve the Grant contract with CDPR that requires RPD to operate and maintain the project for a period of 20 years commencing upon project completion, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and to authorize the RPD General Manager to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant contract or this Resolution.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $1,212,299 grant from the CDC, increasing the total grant to $13,635,302 for STD prevention efforts. The funding will support the program from January 1, 2019, through February 28, 2026.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $1,212,299 for a total grant amount of $13,635,302 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “Strengthening STD Prevention and Control for Health Departments (STD PCHD),” for the period of January 1, 2019, through February 28, 2026; and approving the Notice of Award agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).
This resolution allows the Department of Human Services to accept and use an increased federal grant of $722,420, bringing the total to $832,804, for refugee support services in San Francisco from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026. It was passed retroactively to ensure funding for the program.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $722,420 for a total amount of $832,804 from the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement for participation in a program, entitled “Refugee Support Services (RSS) Funding - San Francisco,” for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026.
This ordinance adopts specific chapters of the 2022 California Existing Building Code for San Francisco and confirms local conditions related to health and safety. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and directs the Clerk to send the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission once it is passed.
Ordinance adopting Chapters 6 through 11 of the 2022 California Existing Building Code; adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.
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 resolution extends the lease for Treasure Island from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, allowing the Treasure Island Development Authority to manage the land and structures. It also gives the Treasure Island Director the authority to make minor amendments to the lease that do not significantly increase costs or liabilities for the city.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 49 to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the United States Navy to extend the term for one year to commence December 1, 2024, for a total term of November 19, 1998, through November 30, 2025; and to authorize the Treasure Island Director to execute and enter into amendments to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes and intent of this Resolution.
This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to waive certain taxes, penalties, and interest for unregistered taxpayers who voluntarily disclose and pay back taxes until December 31, 2027. It also permits the Tax Collector to charge fees for reviewing applications and providing advance determinations during the same period.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to authorize the Tax Collector to waive taxes, penalties, and/or interest under a program ending December 31, 2027, that allows unregistered taxpayers to voluntarily disclose and pay back taxes; and to authorize the Tax Collector to collect fees through December 31, 2027, for reviewing applications for and providing advance determinations to taxpayers.
This ordinance prohibits the City from giving funds or resources to certain nonprofit organizations (501(c)(4) organizations) and restricts 501(c)(3) organizations that work with the City from sharing any City resources or personal information with 501(c)(4) organizations. It also requires 501(c)(3) organizations to confirm that they will comply with these restrictions when receiving City support.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the City from providing City funds or resources to any organization established under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (“501(c)(4) organization”); to prohibit any organization established under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (“501(c)(3) organization”) that contracts or subcontracts with the City from providing funds or resources obtained from the City, or anything of value, including personal contact information, obtained using such City funds or resources, to any 501(c)(4) organization; and to require City Departments that provide City funds or resources to, or co-sponsor a community event with, a 501(c)(3) organization to obtain an attestation from the 501(c)(3) organization that it shall not provide City funds or resources, or any personal contact information obtained in connection with the event or with the use of City funds or resources, to any 501(c)(4) organization.
This ordinance changes the reporting requirements for city-funded nonprofit organizations, applying them only to those receiving over $1,000,000 annually. It also reduces the amount of information they must provide and allows for redaction to protect personal information.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the Annual Economic Statement of City-Funded Organizations requirements to limit the application of nonprofit reporting requirements to organizations receiving more than $1,000,000 annually, reduce required information types, and permit redaction of information to avoid personal harm.
This ordinance allows hotel employees or their unions to sue tourist hotels for not following required cleaning and disease prevention standards. It also gives courts the power to impose penalties and provide remedies if the hotels are found in violation.
Ordinance amending the Health Code to authorize employees of tourist hotels, or the labor organizations that represent those employees, to file civil lawsuits against tourist hotels or operators for violations of certain cleaning and disease prevention standards and practices required in tourist hotels; and authorizing courts to impose appropriate legal and equitable relief, including civil penalties, against the defendants in any such lawsuits.
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 resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to AJ's Bar at 1250 Market Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Club Allure, Inc., doing business as AJ's Bar, located at 1250 Market Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.
This resolution allows Nihon SF Inc. to obtain a liquor license for their establishment, Nihon Whisky Lounge, at 1779 Folsom Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Nihon SF Inc., to do business as Nihon Whisky Lounge, located at 1779 Folsom Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.
This ordinance requires the Controller’s Whistleblower Program to report to the Board of Supervisors on the outcomes of investigations that confirm misconduct by city department heads and elected officials. It aims to increase transparency and accountability in local government.
Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to require the Controller’s Whistleblower Program to report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the results of whistleblower investigations that substantiate wrongdoing by City department heads and elected officials.
This ordinance aims to simplify the contracting process for Vision Zero transportation projects by allowing certain city agencies to bypass specific environmental and competitive bidding requirements for three years. It is currently pending committee action.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to streamline contracting for Vision Zero transportation projects by authorizing, but not requiring, the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works to expedite contracts by waiving application of the Environment Code and select provisions in other Codes relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, and other requirements, for construction work and professional and other services relating to Vision Zero projects, for a period of three years.
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 prohibits City officers and employees from being employed by or receiving payment from contractors that do business with the City. It aims to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure ethical conduct in government.
Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to provide that it is an incompatible activity for City officers and employees to be employed by or receive compensation from a department contractor.
This ordinance changes the rules for selecting contractors for public works projects by eliminating the minimum cost requirement and ensuring that contractor performance evaluations are taken into account. It aims to improve the quality of work by focusing on contractor reliability and past performance.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the minimum cost criterion weighting for Design-Build and Construction Manager/General Contractor best value procurements; and to require consideration of available contractor performance evaluations when considering contractors for award of a public works construction contract.
This ordinance requires the Police Commission, Police Department, and Department of Police Accountability to provide quarterly reports on the number and status of requests for non-confidential police personnel records. It aims to increase transparency regarding police accountability and record accessibility.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Commission, Police Department, and Department of Police Accountability to report quarterly on the number and status of requests for production of non-confidential peace officer personnel records.
The ordinance allows the city to give up its rights to a portion of airspace above Natoma Street for development by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, determining that this area is not needed for city use. It also confirms that the decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.
Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; waiving application of Administrative Code, Chapter 23, to the conveyance of the street vacation area; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for City’s use and is exempt surplus property under the California Surplus Land Act, California Government Code, Sections 54220 et seq.; quitclaiming the City’s interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1.
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.