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 resolution approves a reduction in the leased space for a newsstand and coffee shop at Terminal 2, decreasing the area by about 20% and lowering the minimum annual payment by $302,625. The lease term remains unchanged, running from May 1, 2011, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Terminal 2 Newsstands, Coffee and Specialty Store Lease No. 10-0232, between World Duty Free Group North America, LLP, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a reduction in the total leasehold square footage of the demised premises by approximately 20% which results in a reduction in the Minimum Annual Guarantee of $302,625 with no change to the term of May 1, 2011, through June 30, 2023, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Department to extend its lease for 18,862 square feet at 1740 Folsom Street for an additional five years, starting from July 1, 2022, with an initial rent of $1,030,400 and annual increases of 3%. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make necessary modifications to the lease without increasing costs to the City.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Sheriff’s Department, to extend the lease of 18,862 square feet located at 1740 Folsom Street with 120 14th Street LLC for an additional five years, at a base rent of $1,030,400 in the initial year, with 3% annual adjustments, commencing on approval of this Resolution; and approving and authorizing a five-year lease extension beginning July 1, 2022, with a total term of July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2027, at the City’s option; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not increase the rent or otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution allows San Francisco to apply for and participate in the Prohousing Designation Program, which is managed by the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development. The program aims to promote policies that encourage housing development and affordability.

Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to submit an application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

This legislation calls for a hearing to update the public on the annual report for the Treatment on Demand program for the fiscal year 2020-2021. It also requests various city departments and organizations to provide information on their involvement and progress related to this program.

Hearing to provide an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 Annual Proposition T (Treatment on Demand) Report; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Adult Probation Department, Sheriff's Department, Superior Court, District Attorney's Office, Police Department, and Treatment on Demand Coalition to report.

This ordinance exempts properties valued at $500 or less and possessory interests valued at $4,000 or less from property taxation starting in the 2023-2024 assessment year. It aims to reduce the tax burden on low-value properties and interests.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt from property taxation real property valued at $500 or less and possessory interests valued at $4,000 or less, beginning in the 2023-2024 assessment year.

The resolution approves a lease amendment for the Office of the City Attorney to occupy approximately 75,137 square feet at 1390 Market Street, extending the lease for five years after certain improvements are completed, with an initial annual rent of nearly $5 million. It also allocates $1.6 million for tenant improvements and allows part of the space to be used for childcare services.

Resolution approving a lease amendment extending the term from January 1, 2023 to the date that is 5 years after the completion of certain tenant improvements for approximately 75,137 square feet at 1390 Market Street (Fox Plaza), with SFII 1390 MARKET ST, LLC as Landlord, for use by the Office of the City Attorney, at an initial annual rent of $4,959,042 (or $413,253.50 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter, and City contributing $1,600,000 toward the cost of the tenant improvements; and approving the continued use of a portion of the premises for childcare services.

This ordinance aims to prevent housing discrimination against individuals based on pregnancy or related medical conditions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit housing discrimination based on pregnancy or medical conditions related to pregnancy.

This resolution renews and expands the Tourism Improvement District, allowing for the collection of assessments from hotels and short-term rentals for 15 years starting January 1, 2024. It also approves changes to the district management plan and includes environmental findings.

Resolution to establish (renew and expand) the business-based business improvement district known as the “Tourism Improvement District;” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against defined hotel and short-term residential rental businesses located in that district for 15 years commencing January 1, 2024, subject to conditions as specified; approving modifications to the district management plan; and making environmental findings.

This resolution approves a settlement of $28,771.32 to Visa U.S.A. Inc. for a claim regarding a refund of commercial rents taxes filed against the City and County of San Francisco. The claim was submitted on June 30, 2022, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Visa U.S.A. Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $28,771.32; the claim was filed on June 30, 2022; the claim involves a refund of commercial rents taxes.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Building Code and replaces it with the 2022 Building Code, which includes updates from the 2022 California Building Code and Residential Code, tailored for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Building Code consisting of the 2022 California Building Code and the 2022 California Residential Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This ordinance requires the Tax Collector to share information about properties that have been tax-defaulted for three years with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. It also mandates the Tax Collector to report to the Board of Supervisors on referrals made to address property tax delinquencies before properties are sold for nonpayment.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Tax Collector to provide information to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on real property that for at least three years has been tax-defaulted, and to require the Tax Collector to provide to the Board of Supervisors a summary of its referrals to government agencies and other organizations for the purpose of resolving property tax delinquencies prior to sale for nonpayment of taxes.

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to refund overpayments of the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax to eligible taxpayers who reported $50 million or less in gross receipts for 2020, through April 30, 2023. It specifically applies to those who paid estimated taxes for that year.

Ordinance authorizing the Tax Collector, through April 30, 2023, to refund overpayments of Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax to taxpayers who paid estimated Homelessness Gross Receipts Taxes to the City for the 2020 tax year and reported $50,000,000 or less in total taxable gross receipts for the 2020 tax year on a timely filed original Gross Receipts Tax return.

This ordinance officially names the permanent supportive housing development at 1321 Mission Street after public health advocate Margot Antonetty. It has been passed and is now part of the city's Administrative Code.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to name the permanent supportive housing development located at 1321 Mission Street in memory of public health advocate Margot Antonetty.

This resolution approves the sale of a portion of Former Custer Avenue by the City to the Cole Trust and establishes agreements related to property exchanges and settlements involving the Port Commission and the California State Lands Commission. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies, while authorizing future actions related to the property transactions.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of a 1) Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Cole Trust for the sale by the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Port Commission, of unimproved real property known as a portion of Former Custer Avenue; 2) a Public Trust Exchange and Title Settlement Agreement for 1620-1650-1680 Davidson Avenue between the City, acting by and through the Port Commission, the California State Lands Commission and the Cole Trust, both agreements in furtherance of a settlement agreement between the Port Commission and the Cole Trust; 3) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 4) adopting findings that the agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 5) adopting findings declaring that the real property transactions comply with the State Surplus Lands Act and City Surplus Lands Ordinance; 6) authorizing future City acceptance from the State of a new Public Trust Easement pending State enabling legislation; and 7) authorizing the Port’s Executive Director and the Director of Property to take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the City to extend a commercial lease with Volunteers in Medicine for a property at 35 Onondaga Avenue and authorizes up to $2,120,594 for improvements to the space. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to execute a second amendment to a ten-year commercial lease, with two five-year extension options, between the City and County of San Francisco, as landlord, and Volunteers in Medicine, DBA Clinic By the Bay, as tenant, for the City-owned property located at 35 Onondaga Avenue; authorizing the reimbursement of up to a total of $2,120,594 for tenant improvements, to commence upon execution of the lease; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into any amendments or modifications to the second amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the lease or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to accept and use up to $26,711,719 in funding from the California No Place Like Home Program to create multifamily housing for individuals with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The funding will be available once the resolution is approved.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to participate in the fourth round Notice of Funding Availability and accept and expend the county competitive allocation award for an amount up to $26,711,719 under the California Department of Housing and Community Development No Place Like Home Program, which provides funding for counties to develop multifamily housing specifically for persons with serious mental illness who are homeless, chronically homeless, or at-risk of chronic homelessness, for a term effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This ordinance increases fines for violations of the Planning and Building Codes and clarifies that multiple violations can occur for issues affecting more than one unit in a building. It also establishes penalties for illegal construction and demolition, requires additional notices for responsible parties, and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations of Planning and Building Code provisions; clarify that violations affecting more than one unit in a building constitute multiple violations for purposes of assessing penalties; requiring the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to adopt factors for the Zoning Administrator to consider in determining the appropriate amount of civil penalties; establishing penalties for residential units merged, constructed, or divided without required permits or approvals; establishing penalties for violations involving illegal demolition and enhancement of penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status; providing additional notices for Responsible Parties; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss the draft update of the Housing Element for 2022, including its goals and policies. The Planning Department is requested to provide a report during this hearing.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting, to hold a public hearing on the draft Housing Element 2022 Update, including its goals, objectives, policies, and actions; and requesting the Planning Department to report; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-162 (File No. 221032), approved on October 18, 2022.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement where Phi Associates L.P. will pay $2.5 million to support affordable housing for veterans at the Veterans Academy, in exchange for releasing 16 residential hotel rooms from regulation. This settlement resolves a lawsuit regarding the enforcement of the Hotel Conversion Ordinance at the Drisco Hotel.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Phi Associates L.P., against the City and County of San Francisco for payments by Phi Associates of $2,500,000 to provide construction loan repayment, and fund capital improvements and operating reserves, and thereby support affordable housing for veterans at the Veterans Academy located at 1030 Girard Road, San Francisco, operated by Swords to Plowshares (“Veterans Academy”), in exchange for the release of 16 Residential Hotel rooms from regulation under the Hotel Conversion Ordinance; the lawsuit was filed on March 17, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-21-517409, entitled Phi Assoc., L.P. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves petitioner’s challenge to the City’s enforcement of the Hotel Conversion Ordinance at the Drisco Hotel, located at 2901 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco.

This resolution approves a settlement of $1,173,047.78 to Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. for claims related to a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes filed against the city. The claims were submitted on April 25, 2022, and the resolution has now passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,173,047.78; the claims were filed on April 25, 2022; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to receive $163,479.04 from the City and County of San Francisco, related to a claim for a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes filed in June 2022. The claim was settled without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Williams-Sonoma, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $163,479.04; the claim was filed on June 7, 2022; the claim involves a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement for Wyeth Holdings LLC, allowing them to receive $119,283.21 from the City for a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes from 2019. The claim was originally filed on January 10, 2022, and has now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Wyeth Holdings LLC, against the City and County of San Francisco for $119,283.21; the claim was filed on January 10, 2022; the claim involves a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes for the 2019 tax year.

This resolution approves a settlement of $25,125 plus interest to Old Republic Title Company for an alleged overpayment of real property transfer taxes. The claim was filed on April 13, 2022, and has now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Old Republic Title Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $25,125 plus statutory interest; the claim was filed on April 13, 2022; the claim involves an alleged overpayment of real property transfer taxes.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a report on the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, urging the Mayor to implement accepted suggestions through her department heads and the annual budget. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “A Progress Report about the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This legislation calls for a hearing where the Budget and Legislative Analyst will present an updated report on residential vacancies in San Francisco using new data from the American Community Survey. The hearing aims to gather insights on the current state of housing availability in the city.

Hearing for the Budget and Legislative Analyst (BLA) to provide an updated report on Residential Vacancies in San Francisco, based on recently-released data from the American Community Survey (ACS); and requesting the BLA to report.

This hearing is scheduled to discuss the findings and recommendations from the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. It aims to evaluate the department's progress and effectiveness in addressing homelessness in the city.

Hearing on the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "A Progress Report about the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing."

This resolution approves a ten-year renewal of the office lease for the Transportation Management Center at 1455 Market Street, with an initial yearly rent of approximately $1.32 million and annual increases of three percent. It also allows the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing and approving a first amendment to the lease to the renewal of an office lease for the existing Transportation Management Center with Hudson 1455 Market, LLC, as landlord, for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, at 1455 Market Street, at a yearly initial base rent of $1,320,059.49 with annual adjustments of three percent for a term of ten years to commence September 20, 2023, for a total term of September 20, 2023, through September 19, 2033; and to authorize the Director or Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This ordinance allows the City Administrator to modify leases and forgive rent for nonresidential tenants who faced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic between January and June 2021. It also waives certain administrative and environmental requirements to expedite this process.

Ordinance authorizing the City Administrator to amend certain leases and forgive rent due between January 2021 and June 2021 with nonresidential tenants, and waiving Administrative Code and Environmental Code requirements enacted after the most recent modification of each lease, in order to allow for expeditious rent forgiveness necessitated by the financial hardship caused by the public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The resolution approves a settlement of $5,362,325 to 100-120 Powell Owner L.P., L.L.C. for property damage claims related to the Hotel Union Square during the COVID-19 pandemic, with both parties agreeing to cover their own costs.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by 100-120 Powell Owner L.P., L.L.C. against the City and County of San Francisco for $5,362,325; the claim was filed on January 14, 2022; the claim involves allegations of property damage to the Hotel Union Square caused by shelter-in-place (SIP) hotel guests during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting loss of use; other material terms of the settlement include a mutual full and final release, with each party to bear their own costs.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Herz Playground Recreation Center Project. It also authorizes the department to enter into a grant agreement and make necessary adjustments that do not significantly change the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend a Community Project Funding Grant in the amount of $1,500,000 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Herz Playground Recreation Center Project; authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into a grant agreement, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the RPD General Manager to enter into modifications and amendments to the grant agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the City to lease a property at 1321 Mission Street to The Tides Center for five years at a nominal rent of $1 per year, with the goal of providing permanent supportive housing for low-income households. It also includes provisions for the City to cover property management costs up to $19.5 million and confirms that the property is considered "exempt surplus land."

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to enter into a Lease and Property Management Agreement (“Agreement”) with The Tides Center, as fiscal sponsor for Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing (“Tenant”), to authorize Tenant to lease, operate, and maintain the real property and residential improvements located at 1321 Mission Street for an initial five-year term, to commence upon approval of this Resolution, with an option to extend for up to an additional five years with a base rent of $1 per year with no annual rent increases, and for net property management and operating costs to be paid by the City in an amount not to exceed $19,500,000; 2) determining that the below market rent payable under the Agreement will serve a public purpose by providing permanent supportive housing for low-income households in need, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.33; 3) adopting findings declaring that the Property is “exempt surplus land” under the California Surplus Lands Act; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 5) adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to execute the Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of the agreement and this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to use $512,500 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to support residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the SoMa area. It also extends the funding period by six months, now running from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $512,500 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa and extend the term for an additional six months from December 31, 2022, for a total term of January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

The resolution approves a grant of up to $11 million to Mercy Housing California for constructing a community center in Sunnydale, which will include a childcare center, space for the San Francisco Boys and Girls Club, and community rooms. It also confirms that the grant agreement aligns with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute a Grant Agreement with Mercy Housing California, a nonprofit California public benefit corporation for a total grant amount not to exceed $11,000,000 for a term of 55 years effective upon execution of the Grant Agreement, to finance the construction of an approximately 28,000 square foot community center, consisting of an 8,000 square foot childcare center; a 12,000 square foot space for the San Francisco Boys and Girls Club, and an 8,000 square foot neighborhood space that will include community rooms and outdoor space, which will be known as Sunnydale HOPE SF Community Building; and adopting findings that the grant agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to accept $300,000 worth of consulting services from Coro Northern California, retroactively covering the period from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2024. It has already been passed by the city.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to accept an in-kind gift of consulting services valued at $300,000 from Coro Northern California (“CORO”) for a term of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2024.

This motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss the draft Housing Element 2022 Update on November 15, 2022. It also requests the Planning Department to provide a report during this meeting.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on November 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting, to hold a public hearing on the draft Housing Element 2022 Update, including its goals, objectives, policies, and actions; and requesting the Planning Department to report.

This motion approves the final map for a new development project at 188 Octavia Street, which will include 28 residential units and two commercial mixed-use condominiums. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10451, a 28 Residential and two Commercial Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 188 Octavia Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0853, Lot No. 034; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves an increase of nearly $17 million to a grant for shelter operations at the Multi-Service Center South, raising the total grant amount to about $25.9 million and extending the agreement until June 2024. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the grant agreement between the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to provide shelter operations and services at the Multi-Service Center South; increasing the grant agreement amount by $16,986,582 for a total amount not to exceed $25,938,348; extending the grant agreement term by 21 months, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments or modifications to the fourth amendment prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant.

This resolution extends and modifies temporary zoning rules that require certain residential developments in specific districts to obtain special permission if they do not use the maximum allowed density for housing units. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.

Resolution extending and modifying interim zoning controls enacted in Resolution No. 10-21 for parcels in Residential-Commercial Combined (RC), Residential-Mixed (RM) and Residential-Transit Oriented (RTO) districts, requiring Conditional Use Authorization for certain residential developments that do not maximize the number of units allowed by applicable density restrictions; 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 resolution supports three organizations in applying for state funding to build 100% affordable rental housing for low-income families at specified locations in San Francisco. It aims to help address the city's housing needs by facilitating the construction of new multifamily developments.

Resolution supporting Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, 730 Stanyan Associates L.P., and Mercy Housing (each an “Applicant”) submission of applications under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program (“IIG Program”) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive IIG Program funds in order to construct 100% affordable, multifamily rental housing developments affordable to low-income households located at 2550 Irving Street, 730 Stanyan Street, and 2530-18th Street, respectively (each a “Project”).

The ordinance allows certain existing gates, railings, and grillwork at non-residential properties to be exempt from transparency requirements, particularly for cannabis retail businesses for three years, provided they install artwork on new exempt structures. It also reduces the transparency requirement for these features in various commercial districts from 75% to 20% open to view, with added fire safety measures.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt certain existing gates, railings, and grillwork at Non-Residential uses from transparency requirements, subject to the provisions for noncomplying structures, and exempt Cannabis Retail uses from transparency requirements for gates, railings, and grillwork for a three-year period, provided the Cannabis use installs artwork on any new exempt gates, and require removal of gates, railings, and grillwork installed pursuant to that exemption when a Cannabis Retail use’s business permit becomes invalid or the business ceases to operate, and change the transparency requirement for gates, railings, and grillwork in Neighborhood Commercial Districts, Commercial Districts, Residential-Commercial Districts, and Mixed Use Districts from 75% to 20% open to perpendicular view with additional requirements for fire safety; 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 welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This hearing will review the agreement between the SF Parks Alliance and the Recreation and Park Department regarding the Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary to assess if it was misclassified as a permit instead of a contract, which would require different oversight. The Recreation and Park Department, Controller's Office, and Budget and Legislative Analyst will be asked to provide reports on this matter.

Hearing to discuss the SF Parks Alliance, with a specific focus on reviewing the Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary agreement between SF Parks Alliance and Recreation and Park Department, to determine whether the terms of this agreement have been incorrectly categorized as a permit when they substantially resemble a contract, which has different public oversight and approval processes; and requesting the Recreation and Park Department, Controller's Office, and Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.

This hearing aims to clarify the allocation of funds in the City’s Rent Relief Program, ensuring that as many tenants as possible receive assistance. It also requests a report from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on how to maximize available resources for tenant support.

Hearing on the City’s Rent Relief Program to get greater clarity on how funds are being allocated, make sure funds are going to as many tenants as possible, and to explore how we can use all available resources to ensure that no tenants are left behind; and requesting the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

This resolution approves a settlement for Benefit Cosmetics LLC, allowing them to receive $228,182.93 from the City for a claim related to a refund of certain taxes. The claim was originally filed on November 9, 2021.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Benefit Cosmetics LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $228,182.93; the claim was filed on November 9, 2021; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This ordinance establishes the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District, allowing for specific zoning controls on neon signs in that area. It also updates the zoning map and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District within the North of Market Residential Special Use District; enacting zoning controls for neon signs within the Special Sign District; amending Sheet SS01 of the Zoning Map to show the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

The resolution approves a lease agreement with Aardvark Storage Unlimited, Inc. for approximately 279,740 square feet of land at Seawall Lot 344, starting at a monthly rent of $99,961.20 for five years, with an option to extend for one additional year. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-16846 with Aardvark Storage Unlimited, Inc., a California corporation, dba American Storage, located at 600 Amador Street within Seawall Lot 344 for approximately 279,740 square feet of paved land for an initial monthly rent of $99,961.20 and a term of five years with one one-year option to extend the term, to commence upon Board of Supervisors approval; and to authorize the Executive Director of Port to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution approves a settlement of over $9.19 million that Gap, Inc. claimed against San Francisco for tax refunds related to various taxes for the 2019 tax year. The claims were filed in March 2021 and have now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Gap, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $9,190,511.54; the claims were filed on March 9, 2021; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, payroll expense, and commercial rents taxes for the 2019 tax year.

This legislation is a hearing to gather testimony regarding claims of biased enforcement actions related to building regulations, as reported in two articles from Mission Loc@l. It also requests a report from the Director of the Department of Building Inspection on these issues.

Hearing to receive testimony on the allegations of preferential enforcement actions and related issues detailed in two Mission Loc@l articles, dated October 17, 2021 and October 18, 2021, pursuant to the Board of Supervisors' unlimited power of inquiry; and requesting the Director of the Department of Building Inspection to report.

This resolution approves the sale and lease of land rights at 200 Main Street for $6 million to F4 Transbay Partners LLC and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P. It also includes findings related to redevelopment plans, environmental quality, and consistency with city planning policies.

Resolution approving the disposition of land, and entrance into a ground lease of certain air space rights, by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco to F4 Transbay Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a purchase price of $6,000,000 for the property generally located at 200 Main Street, bounded by Howard, Main and Beale Streets and extending approximately 205 feet southeast from Howard Street (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot Nos. 010 and 011), commonly known as Transbay Block 4; making findings under the Transbay Redevelopment Plan (incorporating California Health and Safety Code, Section 33433); making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance proposes to change the zoning of most one-family residential areas to allow for two-family homes, while creating a new category for detached two-family homes. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to rezone all Residential, One Family (RH-1) zoning districts, except for Residential. One Family, Detached (RH-1(D)) districts, to Residential, Two Family (RH-2) zoning districts; to rezone the RH-1(D) districts to a new class of residential district called Residential, Two Family, Detached (RH-2(D)) districts; 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 resolution sets a property tax rate of approximately $1.18 for every $100 of taxable property value in San Francisco, which funds various local educational and transportation agencies. It also establishes a pass-through rate of $0.0713 per $100 of assessed value that residential landlords can charge tenants.

Resolution levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.17973782 on each $100 valuation of taxable property for the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco County Office of Education, San Francisco Community College District, Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District; and establishing a pass-through rate of $0.0713 per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 37, for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2023.

This ordinance allows housing projects to receive a density bonus if they agree to limit rent increases for new units, while also updating zoning rules for these projects. It includes necessary amendments to the Administrative Code and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow projects to qualify for a density bonus under the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity (HOME-SF) Program by agreeing to subject new dwelling units to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; modifying the zoning changes available to HOME-SF projects; making conforming amendments in the Administrative Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.