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Showing Business & Economy · Oct 2025 legislation (37).

Ordinance#250865
Oct 31, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit against Verizon for $2,280,000 due to allegations of under-collecting and under-remitting access line tax payments. This lawsuit was filed in January 2020 under the California False Claims Act.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider against MCI Communications Services LLC; MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC; Verizon Business Network Services LLC; and XO Communications Services, LLC (collectively “Verizon”) for $2,280,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-582552; entitled City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider v. AT&T Corporation, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations that the defendants knowingly under-collected and under-remitted amounts due under the access line tax in violation of the California False Claims Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250891
Oct 31, 2025

This ordinance amends tax regulations to exempt low-income housing partnerships from gross receipts tax and business registration fees starting in 2026, and it also exempts the City and certain property holders from the commercial vacancy tax with retroactive effects. Additionally, it mandates refunds for commercial vacancy taxes already paid by those exempted parties.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exclude from gross receipts tax the gross receipts of low-income housing partnerships received from the lease of residential real estate beginning with the 2026 tax year; suspend the business registration certificate and fee requirements for those partnerships beginning with the registration year commencing April 1, 2026; exempt the City from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2025; and exempt persons holding property to be used for City-sponsored affordable housing projects from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2022, and refund commercial vacancy taxes paid by exempt persons.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey
18-4
Resolution#250931
Oct 31, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $63,254 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, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $63,254 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, 2025, through March 31, 2026.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
13-0
Resolution#251121
Oct 30, 2025

This resolution allows Big Skye LLC, operating as Club 895, to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at 895 O'Farrell Street. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it meets the needs of the community.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Big Skye LLC, doing business as Club 895, located at 895 O'Farrell Street (District 5), 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
16-0 /3
Ordinance#251051
Oct 29, 2025

This ordinance allows San Francisco to enforce vending permit requirements for certain merchandise on City property, introducing penalties such as warnings, fines, and misdemeanors for violations. It also aligns local regulations with California Senate Bill 276 and includes findings from the Public Works Director regarding targeted merchandise.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code in accordance with California Senate Bill 276 (2025) to authorize the enforcement of vending permit requirements through warnings, infractions, misdemeanors, and fines up to $1,000 for vending certain types of merchandise that are common targets of retail theft, on City property without a permit; amending the Port Code to conform with those amendments; making additional conforming amendments consistent with Senate Bill 276; accepting the recommendations and findings of the Public Works Director pertaining to such targeted merchandise and adopting such findings; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
24-0 /1
Ordinance#250782
Oct 29, 2025

The ordinance creates a program to provide financial support, such as grants and loans, to small businesses affected by construction related to the city's residential rezoning efforts. It also establishes a fund to manage these resources and assigns oversight to specific city offices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Program (“Program”) to provide financial support, including grants and loans, to businesses impacted by construction relating to the City residential rezoning program adopted in 2025-2026; establishing the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Fund (“Fund”) to receive monies for the Program; designating the Office of Small Business and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to administer the Fund and the Program and promulgate rules and regulations in furtherance of the Program; and amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their gross receipts taxes for deposit in the Fund.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
30-0
Ordinance#251024
Oct 29, 2025

This ordinance establishes a permit process for installing hydrogen-fueling station equipment in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to create a permit and permitting process for Hydrogen-Fueling Station Equipment installation; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
21-4
Ordinance#251043
Oct 28, 2025

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $105,000 related to an employment dispute filed by Jonathan Manalang. The lawsuit was filed in federal court on August 26, 2024.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jonathan Manalang against the City and County of San Francisco for $105,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 26, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:24-cv-05972; entitled Jonathan Manalang v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
24-0 /1
Ordinance#250886
Oct 28, 2025

This ordinance allows more activities to take place in historic buildings throughout San Francisco, either as a primary use or with conditions. It also updates related zoning regulations and confirms that these changes align with environmental and city planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow additional uses as principally or conditionally permitted in Historic Buildings citywide, and make conforming amendments to provisions affected by the foregoing, including zoning control tables; 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 general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
34-0
Resolution#251083
Oct 28, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor and certain city officials to temporarily bypass the city's rules on soliciting donations for six months. The goal is to gather funds from various sources to support San Francisco's economic revitalization efforts.

Resolution authorizing a six-month waiver of the City’s Behested Payments Ordinance for the Mayor, members of the Mayor’s Office, and the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to solicit donations from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, foundations, and other persons and entities for the purpose of supporting the continued economic revitalization of San Francisco, pursuant to Section 3.620(f) of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Stephen Sherrill, Rafael Mandelman
14-6
Resolution#251086
Oct 28, 2025

This resolution approves an agreement with the Owners’ Association to manage the Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2040. It is established under California law to enhance the area's business environment and public spaces.

Resolution approving an agreement with the nonprofit Owners’ Association for the administration and management of the property-based business improvement district known as the "Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District;" pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code, Section 36651, for a period commencing January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2040.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Shamann Walton
14-0
Ordinance#250210
Oct 28, 2025

This ordinance requires certain airport employers to make guaranteed health care payments for their workers based on household size, starting January 1, 2027. The payments will be tiered, meaning larger households will receive higher contributions.

Ordinance amending the Labor and Employment Code to revise the Healthy Airport Ordinance to require, beginning on January 1, 2027, that Contracting Parties employing certain airport workers make Irrevocable Health Care Expenditures on behalf of their employees at tiered rates reflecting the employee’s household size.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
34-0 /2
Resolution#251088
Oct 28, 2025

This resolution supports the San Francisco Labor Council's request for federal funding and highlights how a government shutdown affects state and local services. It aims to emphasize the importance of stable funding for local operations.

Resolution reaffirming the San Francisco Labor Council’s call to fund the government and the impact the federal government shutdown has on state and local governments.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Bilal Mahmood, Jackie Fielder
10-0
Ordinance#250716
Oct 28, 2025

This ordinance allows certain automotive service stations in the Geary Boulevard Neighborhood Commercial District to offer outdoor handwashing, vacuuming, and detailing of vehicles as an accessory service. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance modifying the Geary Boulevard Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) to authorize outdoor handwashing, vacuuming, and detailing of automobiles as an Accessory Use in certain Automotive Service Stations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1 and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
29-0
Hearing#251090
Oct 28, 2025

The proposed initiative ordinance aimed to increase taxes on ridesharing and ride-hailing services, adjust certain tax exemptions, and modify the executive pay ratio calculation for tax purposes, starting January 1, 2027. However, this hearing has been withdrawn and will not proceed to the voters for consideration.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 3, 2026, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, beginning January 1, 2027, to: 1) increase the gross receipts tax (Article 12-A-1) rates for ridesharing and ride hailing services, 2) make the administrative office taxes inapplicable to providers of those ridesharing and ride hailing services for purposes of the Article 12-A-1 tax, the homelessness gross receipts tax (Article 28), and the overpaid executive gross receipts tax (Article 33), 3) increase the Article 33 tax rates, and 4) change the method for determining the executive pay ratio for purposes of calculating the Article 33 tax; and increasing the City's appropriations limit by the amounts collected under Article 12-A-1 for ridesharing and ride hailing services and by the amounts collected under Article 33, for four years from November 3, 2026." Comment (Economic Impact; No Economic Analysis Report)

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#250981
Oct 27, 2025

This ordinance allows the Health Service System to bypass certain labor laws regarding minimum compensation and health care accountability for its life and long-term disability insurance services contract. It has been officially passed and is now in effect.

Ordinance exempting the Health Service System’s Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance services contract from the requirements of Article 111 (Minimum Compensation) and Article 121 (Health Care Accountability) of the Labor and Employment Code.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey
22-0 /2
Ordinance#250808
Oct 27, 2025

The ordinance aimed to define "Legacy Business" and require special approval before replacing such businesses in specific districts, while allowing businesses operating for 15 years to qualify as Legacy Businesses. It has failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define Legacy Business and to require conditional use authorization prior to replacing a Legacy Business with a new non-residential use in certain Neighborhood Commercial, Named Neighborhood Commercial, and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; amending the Administrative Code to allow a business that has been operating for 15 years to qualify as a Legacy Business; 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 welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
24-5
Ordinance#250427
Oct 24, 2025

The ordinance approves a development agreement for a 17.1-acre site at Toland Street and Kirkwood Avenue, allowing the construction of two multi-story buildings for production, distribution, and repair activities. It includes provisions for a rooftop solar array, ground-floor maker space, and compliance with various city planning and labor regulations.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Prologis, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for the development of an approximately 17.1-acre site located at Toland Street at Kirkwood Avenue with two multi-story production, distribution, and repair buildings in a core industrial area, including 1,646,000 square feet of production, distribution, and repair, space for non-retail sales and service, automotive, and retail uses, a rooftop solar array, ground-floor maker space, and streets built to City standard; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; approving certain development impact fees for the Project and waiving certain Planning Code fees and requirements; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of Labor and Employment Code, Articles 131, 132, 103, 104, and 106, and Administrative Code, Chapters 56, 14B, 82, 83, and 23; and ratifying certain actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
24-0
Resolution#250870
Oct 24, 2025

This resolution approves a funding and license agreement for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to build and maintain a solar power system at the Mission Bay School, costing up to $653,033 over 30 years. The agreement will start on October 31, 2025, and end on October 31, 2055.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Funding and License Agreement between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the San Francisco Unified School District for the construction, operation, and maintenance of an on-site solar photovoltaic system at the Mission Bay School, for an amount not to exceed $653,033 for a duration of 30 years from October 31, 2025, through October 31, 2055, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0
Resolution#251041
Oct 23, 2025

This resolution allows The Roxie Theatre to obtain a special liquor license to sell beer and wine, determining 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-69 Special On-Sale Beer and Wine Theatre liquor license to The Roxie Theatre, to do business as Roxie Theater, located at 3117-16th 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
17-0
Resolution#251058
Oct 21, 2025

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $5 million in revenue bonds to refinance costs related to the acquisition and improvement of administrative facilities owned by the Mission Economic Development Agency. It is intended to support the agency's operations as a nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Section 147(f) of the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 to refinance the cost of acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, installation and equipping of a portion of administrative facilities owned and operated by Mission Economic Development Agency, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Jackie Fielder
13-0
Resolution#251052
Oct 21, 2025

This resolution approves a lease agreement for Mel’s Drive-In to occupy retail space at 801 Mission Street for five years, potentially generating nearly $1.9 million in revenue for the city. The lease includes an option to extend for an additional five years.

Resolution approving a Commercial Lease Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco C&C, doing business as Mel’s Drive-In, for the retail space located at 801 Mission Street in the Fifth and Mission Garage, for an initial five-year term that will result in an estimated $1,908,684 in revenue, and one five-year option to extend the lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey
13-0
Resolution#250897
Oct 20, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to enter a grant agreement with the California Department of Healthcare Services for funding up to $10 million through June 30, 2027. It also gives the department the authority to manage the funds and make necessary adjustments to the agreement without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on execution of the Grant Agreement, through June 30, 2027, between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), acting by and through its Department of Public Health (“DPH”), and the California Department of Healthcare Services and its third-party administrator Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., having anticipated revenue to the City of $10,000,000; including a Permitted and Restricted Use; authorizing DPH to accept and expend grant funds; authorizing the Grantor to apply for a Receiver in the event of the City’s default; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey
13-0
Resolution#250784
Oct 17, 2025

This resolution urges the City Services Auditor and the Department of Public Works to create clear maintenance standards for streets, stairways, and landscaping. It emphasizes that well-maintained public spaces are important for supporting small businesses and boosting economic development in commercial areas.

Resolution urging the Controller’s City Services Auditor and the Department of Public Works to develop objective streetscape, stairway, and landscape maintenance standards; and finding that well-maintained streetscapes and landscape assets are integral to support small businesses and economic development on commercial corridors.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Hearing#211318
Oct 17, 2025

The hearing will evaluate how the $120 million allocated to the Dream Keepers Initiative has been spent and identify additional needs the initiative can address. Various city departments, including the Human Rights Commission and the Department of Public Health, have been asked to provide reports on this matter.

Hearing on the resources allocated for the Dream Keepers Initiative, specifically on which programs have been funded by the allocated $120,000,000 and assessing other needs that the Dream Keepers Initiative can support; requesting the Human Rights Commission, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children Youth and their Families, Arts Commission, Department of Public Health, Office of Early Care and Education, Fire Department, and Department of Human Resources to report.

Public HealthBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
3-0
Ordinance#250811
Oct 16, 2025

This ordinance changes the rules regarding how long building permits and applications remain valid before they expire. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the timing of expiration of certain building permits and building permit applications; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
15-9 /1
Ordinance#250816
Oct 16, 2025

The ordinance aims to make it easier for chain stores and restaurants to operate in San Francisco by reducing various restrictions on their use and location. Key changes include modifying definitions, eliminating certain approval requirements, and allowing more flexibility in where these businesses can be established.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to reduce restrictions on Formula Retail uses by 1) modifying the definition of a Formula Retail use; 2) eliminating the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for Formula Retail Accessory Uses, Formula Retail Temporary Uses, and certain changes of use for Formula Retail uses; 3) eliminating the prohibition on changes of use for non-conforming Formula Retail uses; 4) eliminating the requirement for an economic impact study for specified large Formula Retail uses; 5) eliminating the restrictions regarding Formula Retail use concentration in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 6) allowing one or more Formula Retail Restaurants or Limited Restaurants inside a General Grocery store under a single Conditional Use authorization; and 7) principally permitting Formula Retail uses in spaces larger than 10,000 square feet in the RC (Residential-Commercial) and RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) Districts; 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.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
no vote
Ordinance#250192
Oct 16, 2025

The ordinance updates various procurement and labor regulations for the City, including creating a new analysis authority, revising contract requirements, and repealing outdated provisions related to business with Burma and hiring practices. It also sets new thresholds for certain contract applications and includes sunset clauses for some regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) create a procurement legislative analysis authority for the City Administrator; 2) revise or create threshold dollar amounts for application of various contract requirements tied to the statutory Minimum Competitive Amount or statutory federal Single Audit Standard; 3) reorganize, standardize, and narrow Chapter 12F (relating to the MacBride Principles concerning Northern Ireland; including sunset of ordinance in 2036); 4) repeal Chapter 12J (relating to City business with Burma); and 5) narrow coverage of, and reduce meeting requirements in, Chapter 12L (relating to certain non-profit organizations receiving funds from the City); and amending the Labor and Employment Code to 6) reorganize, standardize, revise exemptions and waivers narrowing coverage, create threshold dollar amount for application tied to the statutorily based Minimum Competitive Amount, and update Article 131 (relating to nondiscrimination under City contracts; including sunset of ordinance in 2036) and repeal Article 132 (relating to nondiscrimination under City property contracts), while incorporating some of its provisions under Article 131; 7) reorganize, standardize, revise exemptions and waivers narrowing coverage, create a threshold dollar amount for application tied to the statutorily based Minimum Competitive Amount and update Article 151 (relating to City procurement of sweatfree goods); 8) repeal Article 141 (relating to salary history in the hiring process of City contractors), Article 142 (relating to criminal history in the hiring and employment process of City contractors), and Article 161 (relating to earned income credit forms for employees of City contractors).

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
45-7
Ordinance#250817
Oct 16, 2025

This ordinance allows San Francisco's Public Works to remove graffiti from private commercial properties at no cost to the owners, but only if the owners request and authorize the work. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to authorize Public Works to perform graffiti abatement on private properties in commercial areas at no cost to property owners, solely at property owners’ request and upon property owners’ authorization and property owners’ waiver of claims associated with the graffiti abatement; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar
23-0
Resolution#250933
Oct 16, 2025

This resolution accepts a report outlining strategies for preserving African American culture, housing, and economic sustainability in the African American Arts and Cultural District. It is part of the city's efforts to support and enhance the community's cultural heritage and economic viability.

Resolution accepting the African American Arts and Cultural District’s Cultural History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (CHHESS) under Administrative Code, Section 107.5.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar
13-0
Resolution#250995
Oct 16, 2025

The resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on changes to the Planning Code that would ease restrictions on Formula Retail businesses, including modifying definitions and eliminating certain requirements. This aims to facilitate the establishment and operation of these businesses in various districts throughout San Francisco.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250816) amending the Planning Code to reduce restrictions on Formula Retail uses by 1) modifying the definition of a Formula Retail use; 2) eliminating the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for Formula Retail Accessory Uses, Formula Retail Temporary Uses, and certain changes of use for Formula Retail uses; 3) eliminating the prohibition on changes of use for non-conforming Formula Retail uses; 4) eliminating the requirement for an economic impact study for specified large Formula Retail uses; 5) eliminating the restrictions regarding Formula Retail use concentration in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 6) allowing one or more Formula Retail Restaurants or Limited Restaurants inside a General Grocery store under a single Conditional Use authorization; and 7) principally permitting Formula Retail uses in spaces larger than 10,000 square feet in the RC (Residential-Commercial) and RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) Districts; and 8) to eliminate use size limits for Retail Sales and Service uses, other than Gyms, in the Potrero Center Mixed-Use Special Use 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.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
9-0 /1
Resolution#250973
Oct 15, 2025

This resolution allows the temporary closure of the sidewalks on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd and 4th Streets from November 15 to November 21, 2025, for the Microsoft Ignite 2025 event, pending a permit from the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation. The closure is intended to facilitate the event activities.

Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd Street and 4th Street, from November 15 through November 21, 2025, subject to Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation issuing a permit for this year’s event for Microsoft Ignite 2025.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Ordinance#251002
Oct 10, 2025

This ordinance changes the Access Line Tax rules for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, requiring providers to collect and pay the tax based on either the number of phone numbers given to a subscriber or the maximum number of simultaneous calls they can handle, whichever is lower. This aims to clarify tax obligations for VoIP services in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to revise how the Access Line Tax (“ALT”) applies to Voice Over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”) services to require collection and remittance of the ALT on VoIP services using the lower of the number of telephone numbers provided to a subscriber and the number of calls that the subscriber can make and/or receive at the same time using those telephone numbers.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
25-0
Resolution#250790
Oct 10, 2025

This resolution expresses San Francisco's interest in creating an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to help fund affordable housing in well-resourced neighborhoods. It also asks various city offices to look into establishing the EIFD and other financing methods.

Resolution expressing interest in forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to support funding Affordable Housing in Well-Resourced Neighborhoods and requesting the Controller’s Office, Office of Economic Workforce Development, and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to explore options for establishing an EIFD and other innovative financing options.

HousingTransportationBusiness & Economy
By Stephen Sherrill, Myrna Melgar
12-1
Ordinance#250752
Oct 6, 2025

The ordinance reallocates $400,000 from the General City Responsibility fund and $14,303 from the Department of Public Works to various projects in District 7, including median improvements, playground updates, and public art initiatives. It specifies funding for improvements in several neighborhoods, enhancing infrastructure and community spaces.

Ordinance de-appropriating $400,000 from General City Responsibility (GEN) and $14,303 from the Department of Public Works (DPW); and appropriating for District 7 Projects in the amounts of $164,303 to DPW for median improvements in Monterey Heights, new curb ramps in Westwood Park, sidewalk repair in Ingleside Terraces, and for Westwood Park pillars; $100,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) for playground update and black top at West Portal Elementary School, and for a mural and signage updates at Commodore Sloat Elementary; $50,000 to the Arts Commission (ART) for a mural on Monterey Boulevard; $50,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (ECN) for a series of art pop ups on Ocean Avenue; and $50,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for daylighting and bollards in Sunnyside in Fiscal Year (FY) FY2025-2026.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
22-0 /1
Resolution#250793
Oct 6, 2025

This resolution allows Grocery Outlet Inc. at 350 Bay Street to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits, determining it benefits the public in San Francisco. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Grocery Outlet Inc, located at 350 Bay 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
16-0
Resolution#250801
Oct 6, 2025

This resolution allows Endgames Improv LLC to obtain a liquor license for their venue at 2989 Mission Street, determining 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 Endgames Improv LLC, to do business as Endgames Improv located at 2989 Mission 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
16-0