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Resolution#240933
Oct 30, 2024

This resolution approves a deal for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to buy 94 hybrid electric buses and related equipment for up to $117.75 million over five years. It also allows for minor amendments to the agreement that do not significantly change costs or benefits.

Resolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), and New Flyer of America, Inc. to procure 94 40-foot low floor hybrid electric coaches, along with spare parts, special tools, manuals, training, and telematics licenses through a cooperative purchasing agreement established by the State of Washington for an amount not to exceed $117,751,398 for term not to exceed five years effective upon approval of this Resolution; and authorizing SFMTA to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the public benefits accruing to the SFMTA and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Resolution.

TransportationBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241105
Oct 29, 2024

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.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
13-0 /1
Ordinance#240894
Oct 29, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the city to settle a lawsuit with Yulanda Williams for $625,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the case filed in San Francisco Superior Court in May 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yulanda Williams against the City and County of San Francisco for $625,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 29, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-576323; entitled Yulanda Williams v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240831
Oct 29, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Bechtel Group, Inc. against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $43,235.10 for a refund of commercial rents taxes. The claim was filed on May 8, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Bechtel Group, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $43,235.10; the claim was filed on May 8, 2024; the claim involves a refund of commercial rents taxes.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240830
Oct 29, 2024

The resolution approves a settlement where the City will pay Maplebear, Inc. $8,250,342.21 to resolve claims related to tax refunds for the years 2019 to 2022, and it outlines specific filing agreements for future tax years without penalties. This settlement addresses claims filed by Maplebear on February 28, 2023, and February 9, 2024.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Maplebear, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $8,250,342.21; the claims were filed on February 28, 2023, and February 9, 2024; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, and homelessness gross receipts taxes, and business registration fees for the 2019 to 2022 tax years; other material terms of the settlement are that Maplebear, Inc. shall take certain filing positions with respect to its gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, as applicable, for the 2023 and subsequent tax years, and the City will not impose penalties arising from those filing positions for the 2023 tax year.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#241070
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance changes certain contract rules for electricity transactions, allowing for binding arbitration and increasing spending limits for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and revenue collection from $10 million to $300 million. It aims to streamline processes and enhance the city's energy procurement capabilities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for electricity and related product transactions, authorizing binding arbitration, and increasing the annual expenditure limit for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and the revenue collection limit from $10 million to $300 million.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
21-0 /1
Ordinance#240904
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) for certain city officials and employees, reflecting changes in titles and staffing. It also clarifies what information these officials and employees need to disclose regarding their financial interests.

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.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
31-0 /1
Ordinance#241071
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance aims to update the city's Project Labor Agreement to include multi-family affordable housing projects and require certain subcontractors to adhere to the agreement if they receive contracts over $5 million. It also proposes to extend the duration of the agreement from 20 to 30 years, lasting until July 14, 2050.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the City Administrator to negotiate amendments to the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that would incorporate into the PLA multi-family affordable housing projects constructed under an agreement with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, make subject to the PLA subcontractors for PLA-covered projects that qualify as Local Business Enterprises once they have been awarded over $5,000,000 for work on covered projects, and extend the term of the PLA from 20 to 30 years, until July 14, 2050.

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
no vote
Motion#220901
Oct 28, 2024

This motion proposes to put a measure on the ballot for voters to decide on an additional gross receipts tax for businesses earning over $25 million in San Francisco, with the revenue directed towards environmental programs. It also seeks to increase the city's spending limit based on the tax revenue for four years starting from November 7, 2023.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters an Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to impose an additional gross receipts tax on businesses with gross receipts attributable to the City exceeding $25,000,000 or that pay the administrative office tax, and direct that revenues from the tax fund certain environmental programs, and increasing the City’s appropriations limit by the amount collected under the tax for four years from November 7, 2023, at an election to be held on November 7, 2023; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
no vote
Resolution#241052
Oct 25, 2024

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

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

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#241057
Oct 25, 2024

This resolution approves a 10-year water service contract between San Francisco and the U.S. Department of Energy to supply water to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, expected to generate approximately $66.4 million in revenue. The contract will be effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2034.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a new 10-year water service contract with the United States Department of Energy for continued water service to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2034, with an estimated revenue of $66,436,590 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240785
Oct 24, 2024

This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to Union & Hyde LLC at 1210 Union Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control add a condition to the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Union & Hyde LLC., doing business as Union & Hyde, located at 1210 Union Street (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 a condition on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240822
Oct 24, 2024

This resolution allows Skylark, located at 3089 16th Street, to obtain a liquor license for a music venue, stating that it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to 3089 16th Street LLC, to do business as Skylark, located at 3089-16th Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#240874
Oct 23, 2024

This ordinance allows for building permits to change certain use designations without needing professionally prepared architectural drawings, as long as there are no changes to occupant load or occupancy class, and no alterations are made. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment regarding environmental impacts under state law.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to excuse the requirement for professionally prepared architectural drawings for building permits to change certain use designations that do not increase occupant load or occupancy class, or include alterations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#241014
Oct 22, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Rick Lam for $350,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the legal case filed in December 2021.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rick Lam against the City and County of San Francisco for $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 27, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-597312; entitled Rick Lam v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0
Resolution#241018
Oct 22, 2024

This resolution extends a contract with Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. for vocational rehabilitation programs by three and a half years and increases funding by over $22 million, totaling nearly $38 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc., to provide vocational rehabilitation employment and training programs, to extend the term by three years and six months from December 31, 2024, for a total term of May 1, 2022, through June 30, 2028, and to increase the amount by $22,039,855 for a total not to exceed amount of $38,083,630; and to authorize DPH 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.

Public HealthBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240857
Oct 22, 2024

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for the music venue Neck of the Woods at 406 Clement Street, determining it benefits the public in San Francisco. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Urban Life Inc., doing business as Neck of the Woods, located at 406 Clement Street (District 1), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240858
Oct 22, 2024

This resolution allows Goth Inc. to obtain a liquor license for Eve Nightclub at 1535 Folsom Street, stating that it benefits the public. It also asks the state to impose specific conditions on the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Goth Inc., doing business as Eve Nightclub, located at 1535 Folsom Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240917
Oct 22, 2024

This resolution allows LE MOT JUSTE LLC, operating as THE NOSH BOX, to obtain a Type-42 liquor license for selling beer and wine at their location on Folsom Street. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control place a condition on this license to ensure it meets public needs.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine liquor license to LE MOT JUSTE LLC, doing business as THE NOSH BOX, located at 1116 Folsom 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 a condition on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240909
Oct 22, 2024

This resolution requires businesses in certain districts to obtain special permission before replacing a Legacy Business for the next 18 months. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with key planning policies.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for an 18-month period to require conditional use authorization prior to replacing a Legacy Business in Neighborhood Commercial Districts and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and the Chinatown Community Business, Chinatown Visitor Retail, and Chinatown Residential Neighborhood Commercial Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#241026
Oct 22, 2024

This resolution supports Proposition 6, which aims to amend the California Constitution to eliminate the exception that allows involuntary servitude as a punishment for crimes. If passed, it would formally end all legal forms of slavery in California.

Resolution supporting Proposition 6 to amend Article 1, Section 6, of the California Constitution to remove the exception clause permitting involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, effectively ending all legal vestiges of slavery in the state.

Public SafetyBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Ordinance#240842
Oct 18, 2024

This ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept a $14 million grant for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program, which will run from May 2024 to September 2026. It also exempts subgrants under this program from certain administrative requirements and restrictions.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $14,000,000 from the California Economic Development Department for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program, for the grant period of May 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026; and exempting the California Jobs First Catalyst Program subgrants from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Environment, and Labor and Employment Codes imposing obligations or restrictions on subgrantees related to the program.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0 /1
Ordinance#240798
Oct 18, 2024

This ordinance allows property owners to change certain use designations without needing professionally prepared architectural drawings, as long as it doesn't increase the number of occupants or involve structural changes. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to excuse the requirement for professionally prepared architectural drawings for building permits to change certain use designations that do not increase occupant load or occupancy class, or include alterations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240985
Oct 17, 2024

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 eliminates some exemptions for certain types of work and introduces new exemptions for Modular Furniture Installers.

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.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
10-0 /1
Ordinance#240801
Oct 17, 2024

This ordinance designates a section of sidewalk at Woodland Avenue and Parnassus Avenue for a commemorative plaque honoring local activists and allows the Public Works Director to approve its installation. It also waives permit and inspection fees for the plaque's installation and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance designating a portion of the sidewalk near the corner of Woodland Avenue at Parnassus Avenue as the site of a future commemorative plaque in honor of the former activists of Woodland Avenue (Jane Morrison, Jack Morrison, Diana Roosevelt Jaicks, Agar Jaicks); granting the Public Works Director authority to approve the installation of said plaque to be installed at said location following the Director’s review of all permit application materials and the approval of the plaque design by the Design Review Committee of the Arts Commission; waiving permit and inspection fees under the Public Works Code for the installation of the plaque; directing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240804
Oct 17, 2024

The ordinance creates a program to simplify the permitting process for public events in the Greater Downtown Area and designates specific locations as Entertainment Zones where attendees can consume alcohol purchased from local businesses during these events. It also updates various codes to support this program and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program (“Greater Downtown Activation Program”) to coordinate and streamline permitting for Community Benefit District-sponsored public events taking place at certain locations in the Greater Downtown Area, and to designate Greater Downtown Activation Program locations as Entertainment Zones to allow the off-site consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within the Entertainment Zone during events; amending the Public Works Code to establish the requirements for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; amending the Fire Code to establish a new permit type for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; 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.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
14-0
Hearing#211119
Oct 16, 2024

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.

HousingBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
2-0
Resolution#241023
Oct 15, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $72,275 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $72,275 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, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240948
Oct 15, 2024

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

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

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#241011
Oct 15, 2024

This resolution extends a contract with Professional Business Providers, Inc. for airport services by two years and increases the total contract amount by over $13 million, bringing it to approximately $26.5 million. It also allows the Airport Commission to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50240 between the City, acting by and through the Airport Commission, and Professional Business Providers, Inc., to extend the contract term two years from July 31, 2025, for a total contract term of August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2027; to increase the contract amount by $13,349,549 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $26,464,164; and authorizing the Airport Commission to enter into modifications to Modification No. 3 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Modification No. 3.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#240927
Oct 15, 2024

The ordinance exempts specific downtown projects that convert non-residential spaces to residential from certain development fees, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, and removes the application deadline for the Adaptive Reuse Program. It also mandates regular reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: exempt certain types of projects in the downtown area that replace non-residential uses with residential uses from development impact fees and requirements, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, remove the application deadline from the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee; 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.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
32-6 /1
Hearing#240067
Oct 11, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to review a report from the Controller regarding invoices related to a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and SF SAFE. It requests updates from various city offices and the SF SAFE Board on this matter.

Hearing on the Controller's report on the assessment of invoices reviewed under a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco SAFE (SF SAFE); and requesting the Controller's Office, San Francisco Police Department, Mayor's Office of Economic Workforce Development, and SF SAFE Board of Directors to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
2-0 /2
Resolution#240978
Oct 11, 2024

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

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

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#240932
Oct 9, 2024

This ordinance allows certain distilleries, wineries, and breweries to open on-sale liquor establishments in the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District with a conditional use permit. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create an exception for certain distilleries, wineries, and breweries to establish on-sale liquor establishments in the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District, subject to a conditional use authorization; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
22-0 /1
Ordinance#240952
Oct 8, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Scott Edwards for $650,000 related to an employment dispute. This lawsuit was filed on October 17, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Scott Edwards against the City and County of San Francisco for $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 17, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-609826; entitled Scott Edwards v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240994
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution approves an increase in funding for the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program by nearly $3.8 million, bringing the total grant amount to just over $64.8 million for the period from July 2022 to June 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Mid-Market Foundation for management of the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program to increase the grant amount by $3,761,186 for a total not to exceed amount of $64,851,756 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development 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 agreement.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240966
Oct 8, 2024

This ordinance removes all regulations related to public bathhouses in San Francisco, including rules about fees, operations, and permits. As a result, there are no longer any specific city regulations governing these establishments.

Ordinance repealing Article 26 of the Police Code to delete in its entirety the City’s regulations governing public bath houses, including but not limited to fee requirements, operating requirements, and permitting requirements.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240919
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to check state and federal criminal history records for applicants seeking licenses or permits for massage businesses. It aims to ensure that applicants meet safety and regulatory standards.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to access state and federal level summary criminal history for the licensing, permitting, and/or certification of massage business applicants.

Public HealthBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Ordinance#240903
Oct 4, 2024

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.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
26-0
Ordinance#240926
Oct 3, 2024

The ordinance amends various city codes to eliminate certain fees and raise the gross receipts threshold for fee reductions if voters approve Proposition M in 2024. It also extends waivers and suspensions for certain business fees and modifies provisions related to license fees.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Administrative Code, Health Code, Police Code, and Public Works Code to make the following changes if the voters approve Proposition M in the November 5, 2024, election: 1) eliminate certain fees beginning in 2026, and 2) increase the gross receipts threshold from $2,500,000 to $5,000,000 for reductions to annual curbside shared spaces fees beginning in 2026; and to make the following additional changes regardless of whether the voters approve Proposition M: 3) extend indefinitely the waiver of business location and device fees for businesses with taximeter devices; 4) extend indefinitely the suspension of the registration certificate and fee requirements for taxi drivers and drivers for transportation network companies; 5) authorize the Tax Collector to collect certain additional license fees on the unified license bill; and 6) amend the delinquency date and penalty provisions and add interest provisions relating to license fees collected on the unified license bill.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#240829
Oct 3, 2024

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a contract aimed at creating job training and workforce development programs, as well as maintaining clean public restrooms. The contract will now run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a total budget of up to $16,238,478.52.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 1000029167 between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Works, and Hunters Point Family, to create employment opportunities, job training and workforce development programs, and ensure the availability of safe and clean public restrooms for the Pit Stop Workforce Development Grant Program, extending the term by nine months for a total term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, increasing the contract amount by $6,972,047.52 for a new total not to exceed amount from of $16,238,478.52; and to authorize the Director of Public Works to make necessary, non-material changes to the Amendment before its execution.

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Passed
13-0 /1
Ordinance#240470
Oct 3, 2024

This ordinance allows the Legacy Business Assistance Program to bypass certain grantmaking rules and other restrictions that typically apply to contractors in various city codes. It aims to streamline support for legacy businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt the Legacy Business Assistance Program from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, Environment, and Police Codes imposing obligations or other restrictions on contractors.

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By Rafael Mandelman
11-0