Legislation

This ordinance allows for up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six on corner lots, in residential zoning areas, with specific requirements like replacing protected units. It also ensures that new units built under this exception follow rent increase limits and allows for condominium conversion applications that include both existing and new units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to set parking rates at Kezar Stadium and the Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility, while also increasing rates for berth-holders at the Marina Small Craft Harbor. It clarifies enforcement authority for park violations and aligns the Park Code with the Transportation Code regarding fines and citations.

Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to set parking rates at the Kezar Stadium Parking Lot, and Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility in accordance with Park Code provisions that authorize SFMTA rate-setting on park property and subject to Board of Supervisors approval, and making conforming edits to the Park Code; increasing parking rates for berth-holders at the Marina Small Craft Harbor; clarifying that the fines for certain violations of the Transportation Code apply to similar violations occurring on park property; clarifying the authority of Park Patrol to enforce the Park Code and issue parking citations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license for Bottle Bacchanal, a business at 4126-18 Street, to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it meets public needs.

Resolution determining the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Bottle Bacchanal, LLC, doing business as Bottle Bacchanal, located at 4126-18 Street (District 8), 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.

The ordinance designates the San Francisco Eagle Bar at 396-398 12th Street as a Landmark, which provides it with special protections and recognition. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 396-398 12th Street (aka San Francisco Eagle Bar), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3522, Lot No. 014, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive a $375,225 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation to improve Bay View Playground, with the requirement that the playground be maintained as public open space indefinitely. It also authorizes the RPD General Manager to officially record a notice of these maintenance restrictions on the property.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to enter into and amend a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $375,225 that requires RPD to construct improvements at Bay View Playground on the condition that RPD then maintain the Playground as public open space in perpetuity pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the RPD General Manager to record a Declaration of Restriction against Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5420, Lot No. 001, providing notice of these restrictions.

This resolution approves an updated emergency declaration allowing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to replace and repair fences on watershed land in Alameda that were damaged by a fire, increasing the budget for the project from $4.25 million to $10.9 million. The action is in response to the damage caused by the SCU Lightning Complex Fire.

Resolution approving an updated emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to replace and repair fences on SFPUC watershed land in Alameda damaged by the SCU Lightning Complex Fire, increasing the total not to exceed cost from $4,250,000 to $10,900,000.

This resolution declares the Board of Supervisors' intention to rename a stairwell on Sonora Lane to "Vicha Ratanapakdee Way." The renaming honors Vicha Ratanapakdee, reflecting the city's commitment to recognizing community contributions.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to rename the stairwell at Sonora Lane between O’Farrell Street and Terra Anza Avenue, which runs parallel to Anza Vista and St. Joseph’s Avenues and is perpendicular to O’Farrell Street and Terra Anza Avenue to “Vicha Ratanapakdee Way.”

This resolution allows the Department of the Environment to partner with other cities and organizations by granting them a free, permanent license to use San Francisco's Zero Waste Signmaker Tool. The goal is to promote waste reduction and sustainability efforts beyond the city.

Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to enter into agreements with other municipalities and entities under which the City will grant a royalty free, irrevocable, and perpetual license to use the City’s Zero Waste Signmaker Tool.

This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector to use a $130,000 grant from Larkin Street Youth Services to provide financial coaching for Transitional Age Youth as part of the Rising Up campaign for the year 2022. The goal is to support young people in managing their finances effectively.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $130,000 from Larkin Street Youth Services for the purpose of providing one-on-one financial coaching to Transitional Age Youth through the Rising Up campaign from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

This resolution allows Ish's Community Market, also known as Evergreen Market, to obtain a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at their location on Mission Street. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it meets public needs.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Ish's Community Market, Corp., doing business as Evergreen Market, located at 2539 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.

This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license for The Olympic Club at 524 Post Street, allowing them to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to The Olympic Club, located at 524 Post 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.

This resolution approves changes to CleanPowerSF's agreement with Blythe Solar IV to add energy storage to their solar facility and increases the contract amount by $83,096,000, bringing the total to $220,280,744. The contract will start in October 2022 and the duration remains unchanged.

Resolution approving amendments to CleanPowerSF’s power purchase agreement with Blythe Solar IV, LLC, to add energy storage capability to the existing solar energy facility and increase the contract amount by $83,096,000 for a total not to exceed cost of $220,280,744 to commence in October 2022, with no change to the term.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $1,634,540 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for improvements at Crocker Amazon Playfield and Lake Merced Trail. It also requires the department to maintain these projects until June 30, 2049.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,634,540 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Crocker Amazon Playfield Project and Lake Merced Trail Improvement Project; and approving the form of the grant contract which requires the Recreation and Park Department to maintain the projects for the duration of the Contract Performance Period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2049, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

This ordinance reduces or eliminates fees for park admission and facility use for veterans and active military members living in San Francisco. It also allows for discounts to be extended to all veterans and active members once funding is certified.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to reduce or eliminate fees for admission to and use of certain facilities on park property for veterans and active members of the United States Armed Forces who reside in San Francisco; and expanding said discounts to all veterans and active members upon certification of funds by the Controller.

The ordinance waives the fee for temporary street space occupancy permits on specific dates in December 2021 to encourage sidewalk sales during the holiday season. This allows businesses to set up sales on city streets without the usual permit cost.

Ordinance waiving the fee required by Public Works Code, Section 724.1(b), for temporary street space occupancy permits on City streets on Saturday, December 4, 2021, Sunday, December 5, 2021, Saturday, December 11, 2021, and Sunday, December 12, 2021, to promote sidewalk sales of merchandise during the holiday season.

This ordinance updates the agreement between the city and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 39 to change rules about work schedules and shift assignments for employees in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Wastewater Enterprise. It has been officially passed and is now in effect.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the First Amendment to the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39, to revise San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Enterprise rules regarding work schedules and shift assignments.

The resolution establishes the prevailing wage rates for various categories of workers involved in City contracts, including those in public works, janitorial services, and security. It ensures that these workers receive fair compensation for their labor on City-owned or leased properties.

Resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for 1) workers performing work under City contracts for public works and improvements; 2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; 3) workers performing work in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; 4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; 5) workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City; 6) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City; 7) workers engaged in exhibit, display, or trade show work at special events on property owned by the City; 8) workers engaged in broadcast services on property owned by the City; 9) workers engaged in loading or unloading into or from a commercial vehicle on City property of materials, goods, or products in connection with a show or special event, or engaged in driving a commercial vehicle into which or from which materials, goods, or products are loaded or unloaded on City property in connection with a show or special event; 10) workers engaged in security guard services under City contracts or at facilities or on property owned or leased by the City; and 11) motor bus service contracts.

This ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to place up to 300 banners each year for three years without paying fees, promoting the "Shop & Dine in the 49" campaign. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving the banner fees under Public Works Code, Section 184.78, for the placement of up to 300 banners per year, for three years starting on November 20, 2021, by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to publicize the City’s “Shop & Dine in the 49” campaign; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to receive and use a $1,493,000 grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Heron’s Head Park Shoreline Resilience Project, which will take place from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The project aims to enhance the shoreline's resilience at Heron’s Head Park.

Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,493,000 from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to fund the Heron’s Head Park Shoreline Resilience Project from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.

This resolution approves an agreement to exchange city-owned property at 530 Sansome Street for part of the property at 425-439 Washington Street, allowing for the development of a new fire station. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure the project aligns with city regulations.

Resolution ratifying the Conditional Property Exchange Agreement and Related Transaction Documents with EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for a transfer of City real property at 530 Sansome Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot No. 017), under the jurisdiction of the Fire Department, in exchange for a portion of the real property at 425-439 Washington Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013 and 014); authorizing the Director of Property and City staff to proceed with the proposed Fire Station development project, subject to several conditions, as defined herein; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use up to $118,000 in cash or in-kind grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for various community activities and staff support in the fiscal year 2021-2022. It aims to enhance recreation programming and community events.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend up to $118,000 of cash or in-kind grants for annual support (for community events, staff development and appreciation, recreation programming and other activities) from the San Francisco Parks Alliance in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use up to $400,000 in cash or in-kind grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for restoration projects in the Japanese Tea Garden. The funding will be available from the time the Board of Supervisors approves it until the project is substantially completed.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend cash and/or in-kind grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance (SFPA) valued at up to $400,000 for restoration projects in the Japanese Tea Garden project for the project term of upon approval of Board of Supervisors until Notice of Substantial Completion.

This resolution approves an emergency declaration allowing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to hire contractors for tree removal, slope repair, and debris removal in Stern Grove due to flooding damage. The total cost for these services is estimated to be up to $4 million.

Resolution approving an emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to contract resources for tree removal, slope repair and debris removal in Stern Grove, which was damaged by flooding caused by a failed air valve on a water transmission pipeline, with a total estimated cost not to exceed $4,000,000.

This resolution allows the city to amend its contract with Recology for refuse collection services, increasing the total contract amount by $5,722,000 to $15,622,000 and extending the contract duration by seven months. The new contract period will run from December 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Second Amendment to the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Sunset Scavenger Company d/b/a Recology Sunset Scavenger, Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company d/b/a Recology Golden Gate, and Recology San Francisco (collectively, “Contractor”) for refuse collection services at City facilities; increasing the contract amount by $5,722,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $15,622,000 and extending the term by seven months from December 1, 2021, for a total contract duration of one year and seven months of December 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022.

This legislation involves a hearing for people who want to express their opinions about a project at 35 Ventura Avenue, which includes adding a second floor to a proposed single-family home. The hearing is to review whether the project is exempt from environmental review under California law.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on November 18, 2018, for the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2816, Lot No. 008, to include the second floor addition of 15 feet in height for the proposed property that would consist of an approximately 30 foot tall, 3,000 square foot, single family home. (District 7) (Appellant: Ryan Patterson of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson PC, on behalf of Tom and Kari Rocca) (Filed August 30, 2021)

The motion confirms that the Planning Department has determined the project at 35 Ventura Avenue does not require additional environmental review due to its categorically exempt status. This means the project can proceed without further environmental assessments.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 35 Ventura Avenue did not require additional environmental review. The motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Board of Supervisors prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 35 Ventura Avenue did not require additional environmental review. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This ordinance exempts certain transfers of rent-restricted affordable housing valued at $5 million or more from increased transfer tax rates, effective from January 1, 2021. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt certain transfers of rent-restricted affordable housing occurring on or after January 1, 2021, from the increased transfer tax rates when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $5,000,000; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance removes the Life Science and Medical Special Use District from the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also confirms that the changes align with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to eliminate the Life Science and Medical 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance clarifies the rules for building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and ensures that landlords cannot remove certain tenant services without a valid reason, stating that simply getting a building permit is not enough. It also includes necessary findings related to tenant protection and environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to clarify the requirements for applications to construct Accessory Dwelling Units under the City’s local Accessory Dwelling Unit approval process; amending the Administrative Code to clarify that landlords may not remove certain tenant housing services without just cause and that issuance of a building permit does not constitute just cause; making findings as required by the Tenant Protection Act of 2019; 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.

The ordinance allows certain social service and philanthropic facilities in Chinatown with specific conditions, modifies use size limits and regulations for various districts, and permits lot mergers in the Polk Street area. It also exempts certain community uses from size limits and makes adjustments to zoning regulations to support local businesses and services.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) allow neighborhood-serving Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts with conditional use authorization; 2) change the provision for abandonment of a use that exceeds a use size maximum in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; 3) allow re-establishment of a nonconforming use size in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts under certain circumstances; 4) change the use size limit and use size maximum in the Chinatown Community Business District; 5) exempt Institutional Community uses and Legacy Business Restaurants in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts from use size limits; 6) allow lot mergers under certain conditions in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; and 7) exclude the portion of Powell Street south of Union Street from the North Beach Financial Service, Limited Financial Service, and Business or Professional Service Subdistrict; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

The hearing is for people to express their opinions about the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street Project, which plans to replace a parking lot with a 27-story mixed-use residential building containing 495 units and commercial space. The project aims to include affordable housing and various community improvements, and it is currently under review following an appeal.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street Project, identified in Planning Case No. 2017-014833ENV, issued by the Planning Commission through Motion No. 20960, dated July 29, 2021, for a proposed mixed-use project to demolish the existing surface parking lot at the project site and construct a new 27-story mixed-use residential building that is 274 feet tall (with an additional ten feet for rooftop mechanical equipment); the project would total 535,000 square feet and include 495 dwelling units, 4,000 square feet of commercial retail use on the ground floor, and 25,000 square feet of private and common open space, three below grade parking levels with 166 vehicular parking spaces, two service delivery loading spaces, and one on-site freight loading space on the group floor, and bicycle, on-street passenger and commercial loading and streetscape improvements; the proposed project would use the individually requested state density bonus program and provide affordable housing units onsite. (District 6) (Appellant: Susan Brandt-Hawley of Brandt-Hawley Law Group, on behalf of the Yerba Buena Neighborhood Consortium) (Filed: August 30, 2021)

This motion aimed to support the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for the 469 Stevenson Street project. However, it was ultimately rejected and did not pass.

Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project.

This motion reverses the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for the 469 Stevenson Street project, pending the Board of Supervisors' written findings. It means the project will need further review before moving forward.

Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination.

This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create findings that could lead to reversing the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for the 469 Stevenson Street project. It has already passed.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project.

This resolution officially designates October 2021 as "Children’s Environmental Health Month" in San Francisco to raise awareness about environmental issues affecting children's health. It aims to promote initiatives and education focused on improving the environmental conditions for children in the city.

Resolution recognizing October 2021 as “Children’s Environmental Health Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.

The ordinance approves a 25-year lease for the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club at 502 and 504 Jefferson Street, with rent based on a percentage of their gross receipts. It also waives the usual market rent requirements and includes provisions for public access to the property.

Ordinance approving a lease between the City and County of San Francisco and Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club, a California non-profit corporation, for City property located at 502 and 504 Jefferson Street, with an annual rent of 10% of all gross receipts that are not derived from its annual Dolphin Day and 4% of all gross receipts that are derived from its annual Dolphin Day, for a term of 25 years with an option to extend for 24 years, and general public access requirements; waiving the Administrative Code’s market rent determination requirement that otherwise would apply to this lease; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as required by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This ordinance removes regulations related to oil and gas activities from the Planning Code and updates definitions to exclude oil and gas production as an allowable industrial use. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and public welfare policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to repeal Article 12, which contains regulations governing land use activities associated with oil and gas exploration, development, and processing; amending the definitions of Heavy Manufacturing 2 and Heavy Manufacturing 3 to exclude oil and gas production or processing for fuel purposes as allowable Industrial Uses; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance defines laundromats in the Planning Code and requires special permission for any new use that replaces a laundromat. It also prohibits the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units that would reduce laundry services unless they are replaced.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add Laundromat as a defined term, to require conditional use authorization for uses replacing Laundromats, and to prohibit Accessory Dwelling Units that reduce on-site laundry services unless replaced; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance updates the requirements for the inclusionary housing program in San Francisco, which mandates that new developments include affordable housing units. It also confirms that the changes comply with environmental regulations and align with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update inclusionary housing program requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance removes the need for a Conditional Use permit when changing the use of an automobile service station to another type of business. It also updates zoning regulations and confirms that the changes align with environmental and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to remove the Conditional Use requirement to change the use of an Automobile Service Station or Automotive Use to another use, and amend zoning control tables to reflect this change; 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 as required by Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution adds the street name "Polytechnic Way" to the 700 block of Frederick Street to honor San Francisco's first public high school, which served the community from 1894 to 1972. It recognizes the school's significant contribution to local education.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Polytechnic Way” to the 700 block of Frederick Street in recognition of San Francisco’s first public high school and its contribution to the education of thousands of San Franciscans from 1894 to 1972.

The resolution approves the acquisition of a property at 3055-3061 16th Street for $5.715 million to support homeless housing initiatives and authorizes the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to apply for state funding to assist with the purchase. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to acquire certain property located at 3055-3061 16th Street (“Property”); 2) approving and authorizing HSH, on behalf of the City, to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for its 2021 Homekey Grant Program (“Project Homekey”) to purchase the Property; 3) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property, for $5,600,000 plus an estimated $115,000 for typical closing costs for a total amount of $5,715,000 from Mahadeva, LLC (“Purchase Agreement”); 4) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 5) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 6) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The resolution authorizes the acquisition of a property at 1321 Mission Street for $86.5 million to support homelessness initiatives and allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to apply for state funding to assist with the purchase. It also includes provisions for a purchase agreement, potential penalties for default, and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to acquire certain property located at 1321 Mission Street (“Property”) for $86,500,000 plus an estimated $173,000 for typical closing costs, for a total anticipated amount of $86,673,000 (“Acquisition Cost”); 2) approving and authorizing HSH, on behalf of the City, to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for its 2021 Homekey Grant Program (“Project Homekey”) to purchase the Property; 3) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property from Mission Smartspace Senior LLC (“Purchase Agreement”), which includes a liquidated damages clause of up to $5,000,000 in case of default by the City; 4) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 5) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 6) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows bars to operate in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District under certain conditions. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally permit Bars in the Castro Street 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

This legislation is a hearing to evaluate how the City informs residents about infrastructure projects that may block access to streets and sidewalks. It also asks the Public Utilities Commission and Public Works to provide a report on this process.

Hearing to discuss the processes by which the City notifies residents of infrastructure projects that will impede access to their streets and sidewalks; and requesting the Public Utilities Commission and Public Works to report.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for the district's operations and finances.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020. It is a requirement under California law and the districts' agreements with the city.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600 et seq.), Section 36650, and the Districts' management agreements with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a sublease for 312,000 square feet at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area to establish a Vehicle Triage Center for two years, with payment made through public services valued at approximately $1.8 million. It also authorizes the Director of Property to manage the sublease and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution authorizing and approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to negotiate and enter into a sublease agreement for 312,000 square feet of property owned by the California State Lands Commission and leased to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the City’s use as a Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, for an initial term of two years, with rent to be paid through in-kind, public services with an estimated value at $1,796,090; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the sublease, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the proposed sublease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $45,000 related to a flooding incident in the plaintiff's home. The lawsuit was filed by Tamsyn Waterhouse in March 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tamsyn Waterhouse against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583543; entitled Tamsyn Waterhouse v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a flooding event inside the plaintiff’s home.

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street, following the Planning Commission's decision. It also includes environmental findings and confirms consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20921, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project located at 575 Vermont Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion aimed to reject the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street. However, it was ultimately not passed.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20921, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings to support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street.

This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 249 Texas Street, along with necessary environmental and planning consistency findings. However, it was ultimately rejected or "killed" by the city.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20930, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-003223CUA, for a proposed project located at 249 Texas Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion disapproves the Planning Commission's earlier approval for a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 249 Texas Street, pending the Board's written findings. Essentially, it means the project is not currently approved and requires further review.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20930, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-003223CUA, for a proposed project at 249 Texas Street, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

This motion directs the Clerk to prepare findings that support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 249 Texas Street. The motion has passed, meaning the disapproval will move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-003223CUA for a proposed project at 249 Texas Street.

This hearing addresses concerns from residents regarding the environmental impact assessment for the 1525 Pine Street Project, which has already been approved by the Planning Commission. It allows interested parties to voice their opinions or objections to the project's final environmental review.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the 1525 Pine Street Project, identified in Planning Case No. 2015-009955ENV, and affirmed on appeal by the Planning Commission and issued on May 6, 2021. (District 3) (Appellant: David P. Cincotta of Law Offices of David P. Cincotta, on behalf of Patricia Rose and Claire Rose and other neighbors of 1545 Pine Street) (Filed August 20, 2021)

This motion confirms that the Planning Commission has approved an environmental review for the 1525 Pine Street project, indicating that it meets necessary environmental standards. The approval allows the project to move forward while addressing potential impacts.

Motion affirming the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act, for the proposed 1525 Pine Street project.

This motion aimed to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of an environmental review for the 1525 Pine Street project. However, it was ultimately not passed.

Motion conditionally reversing the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed 1525 Pine Street project, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Board's Clerk prepare findings to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of an environmental review for the 1525 Pine Street project. However, the motion was ultimately not passed.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed 1525 Pine Street project.

This ordinance requires the Department of Public Works to plant replacement street trees within 120 days of their removal and mandates that any unpermitted removals be replaced with trees of equal size. It also establishes penalties for damaging or removing trees and ensures applicants acknowledge potential replacement costs in their tree protection plans.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to require the Department of Public Works to plant replacement Street Trees within 120 days of removal, require that Street Trees removed without a permit be replaced by Street Trees of equal size, require that Tree protection plans include the applicant’s acknowledgement of potential Tree replacement costs, and set maximum administrative penalties for removing or injuring Street Trees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to use part of Log Cabin Ranch for the Mindego Creek Fish Passage Project without paying a fee, aimed at protecting threatened steelhead trout and endangered coho salmon for 25 years. It also confirms that competitive bidding is not necessary and complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution authorizing and approving a no fee permit to enter and use a portion of Log Cabin Ranch by the San Mateo Resource Conservation District for the Mindego Creek Fish Passage Project in order to help protect federally threatened steelhead trout and federally endangered coho salmon for a term of 25 years, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor; finding of public purpose and determining that competitive bidding procedures are not required; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Michael Devin for $400,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City street. This settlement resolves the legal dispute that began in October 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael Devin against the City and County of San Francisco for $400,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 25, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-580276; entitled Michael Devin v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $137,500 related to a personal injury claim involving a tree basin on a sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed by Cynthia Spears against the City in May 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Cynthia Spears against the City and County of San Francisco for $137,500; the lawsuit was filed on May 5, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584349; entitled Cynthia Spears v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk tree basin.

The ordinance designates the fresco titled “The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City” as a Landmark, ensuring its protection and recognition under the Planning Code. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the fresco titled “The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City” in the Diego Rivera Gallery of the San Francisco Art Institute, located at 800 Chestnut Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0049, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The resolution authorizes the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to purchase a property at 5630-5638 Mission Street for $17.34 million to support housing initiatives. It also allows the department to apply for state funding to help with this acquisition.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to acquire certain property located at 5630-5638 Mission Street (“Property”); 2) approving and authorizing HSH, on behalf of the City, to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for its 2021 Homekey Grant Program (“Project Homekey”) to purchase the Property; 3) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property, for $17,000,000 plus an estimated $340,000 for typical closing costs for a total amount of $17,340,000 from Jamna Investments, LLC (“Purchase Agreement”); 4) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 5) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 6) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution intends to rename Donner Avenue, located in Alice Griffith Public Housing, to Charlie Way. The Board of Supervisors has passed this resolution, indicating their support for the name change.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to rename Donner Avenue between Arelious Walker Drive and West Harney Way, which is a street located in Alice Griffith Public Housing, to Charlie Way.

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to Presidio Cocktail Corporation at 907 Post Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Presidio Cocktail Corporation, doing business as Presidio Cocktail Corp. at 907 Post Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Bigote de Gato Arts and Music, Inc. to obtain a special liquor license for their theater at 2519 & 2521 Mission Street, stating that it will benefit the public. It also asks the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to set specific conditions for the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-64 special on-sale general theater liquor license to Bigote de Gato Arts and Music, Inc., doing business as Teatro Tin Tan, located at 2519 & 2521 Mission Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution calls for a car-free connection from the beach to the bay and encourages city agencies to enhance accessibility to Golden Gate Park for all residents. It aims to promote equitable access to the park and improve transportation options in the area.

Resolution calling for the creation of a “Beach to Bay” car-free connection and urging the Recreation and Park Department and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to improve park accessibility and create equitable access to Golden Gate Park.

This resolution supports the Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2021, which aims to invest $1.43 trillion in upgrading public schools to improve health, safety, and accessibility while addressing educational and economic disparities. It also includes funding for special education services.

Resolution supporting the Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2021 (H.R. 4442), to invest $1.43 trillion to provide green renovations and retrofits to public schools to meet health, accessibility, safety needs, identify and alleviate educational and economic disparities among students, and provide funding for special education services.

This resolution supports the California Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, which aims to reduce plastic pollution and promote recycling in California. It has been approved to appear on the statewide ballot for the general election on November 8, 2022.

Resolution supporting the California Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, also known as Plastics Free California, a ballot measure qualified to appear on the statewide California ballot for the general election to be held on November 8, 2022.

This resolution urges Congress to pass a bill that would establish a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund to promote clean energy innovation and reduce pollution. The goal is to create a healthier and more prosperous future for the nation.

Resolution urging Congress to pass H.R. 2307, authored by Representative Theodore E. Deutch, The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2021, creating a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous Nation for future generations.

This legislation is a hearing to get updates on how San Francisco is managing and funding its urban trees, including maintenance and expansion efforts. It requests reports from several city departments on the status of these initiatives.

Hearing to receive updates on the implementation and funding of the City's urban canopy and street tree maintenance, watering, retention, replacement and expansion plans, including all trees on public property and in San Francisco parks, as well as street trees acquired after the voters passed Proposition E in 2016 (originally File No. 160381); and requesting Public Works, the Recreation & Park Department and the Public Utilities Commission to report.

This resolution encourages the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation to approve a plan that would permit the How Weird Street Faire to charge an admission fee. It has already been passed by the city.

Resolution urging the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation to approve a proposed plan to allow the How Weird Street Faire to charge an admission fee.

This ordinance updates San Francisco's climate action goals and planning processes while defining the roles of various city departments in achieving these goals. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Environment Code to update the City’s climate action goals and planning process, and establish departmental roles and responsibilities; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as required by state law. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures transparency and accountability for the district's activities and finances during that period.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.