Legislation

The ordinance aims to streamline housing production in San Francisco by exempting certain housing projects from lengthy review processes and conditional use requirements, particularly in areas not designated as Priority Equity Geographies. It also modifies various zoning and development regulations to facilitate the construction of affordable and senior housing, while expanding eligibility for housing programs and allowing more flexibility in residential building uses.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by 1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations, and areas outside RH (Residential House) Districts within the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects to build to the allowable height limit, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density, subject to certain exceptions in RH Districts in the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts, subject to certain exceptions in RH Districts in the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; and 8) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; 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 approves an extension and increase in funding for the Urgent Accommodation Vouchers Program, which provides temporary shelter for families and pregnant individuals experiencing homelessness. The grant term is extended by 18 months and the total funding amount is increased to nearly $17.8 million.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between Compass Family Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for the Urgent Accommodation Vouchers Program for Families and Pregnant People that provides temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness; extending the grant term by 18 months from December 31, 2024, for a total term of February 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $9,660,200 for a total amount not to exceed $17,801,570; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the second amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $200,000 related to an alleged civil rights violation. The lawsuit was filed by Jane Doe in September 2022 in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jane Doe against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 12, 2022, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 22-cv-05179; entitled Jane Doe v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation.

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to finalize a contract with CENIC to provide fiber optic cable for data connectivity to UCSF, covering the period from May 25, 2011, to May 25, 2031. The contract is expected to generate $6,970,000 in revenue.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (“CENIC”) and to provide fiber optic cable strands to establish a fiber optic network in support of CENIC services to provide data connectivity for the University of California, San Francisco (“UCSF”) for the period between May 25, 2011, through May 25, 2031, with an expected revenue of $6,970,000.

The legislation schedules a public hearing to review the results of a math pilot program funded by the city and to discuss its continuation with input from participating schools and relevant city departments. It aims to clarify how funds are being used and assess the program's effectiveness based on data from its first two years.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to examine the results of the Whole School Lesson Study Math Pilot Program that is funded by the City, to hear from the school sites that participated in the study who will share data from the first two years of the pilot, clarify the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Family’s (DCYF) commitment to continuing the program with funding from the Student Success Fund given its demonstrated, data-driven progress, and understand how Student Success Fund dollars are being spent as directed by the law creating the fund; and requesting the representatives of the pilot school sites, SFUSD Superintendent, members of the Board of Education, and DCYF to report; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M24-100 (File No. 240975), approved on October 8, 2024.

This ordinance allows the Department of Human Resources to manage the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program and the Catastrophic Illness Program for the family members of city employees. It updates the Administrative Code to facilitate these functions.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Department of Human Resources to carry out various functions in the administration of the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program for City employees and the Catastrophic Illness Program for Family Members of City employees.

This resolution urges the San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent to reconsider his plan for school closures or mergers and collaborate with the California Department of Education on financial stability. It calls for an audit of the budget, a detailed analysis of costs and benefits, and exploration of alternatives before making decisions on school closures.

Resolution urging San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Matt Wayne, to reevaluate his plan for citywide school closures and/or mergers and work with the California Department of Education on fiscal solvency, including an audit of existing budget systems, developing an in-depth benefit and cost saving analysis, exploring options before considering school closures or mergers, and supporting upcoming revenue measures.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to extend its food services contract with ARAMARK for one year, until October 31, 2025, and increases the total contract amount from $20 million to approximately $24.8 million. The extension and funding are intended to ensure continued food services in the jail.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to execute a Third Amendment to the existing Agreement with ARAMARK Correctional Services, LLC (ARAMARK), for jail food services to exercise the final option to extend the contract term for 12 months from November 1, 2024, for a total term of November 1, 2018, through October 31, 2025; and to increase the not to exceed contract amount from $20,000,000 to $24,783,723.

This resolution designates October 2024 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in San Francisco and emphasizes the city's commitment to initiatives that raise awareness, prevent domestic violence, and support survivors. It aims to promote resources and services available to those affected by domestic violence.

Resolution recognizing October 2024 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City and County of San Francisco, and reaffirming its commitment to supporting initiatives that raise awareness, prevent domestic violence, and provide resources and services to survivors.

This ordinance removes the local requirement for existing buildings with public access to ensure all main entrances and travel paths are accessible for people with disabilities, unless they receive a specific city determination. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building, Administrative, and Public Works Codes to remove the local requirement for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves an extension of a contract with Wu Yee Children’s Services for early childhood education, extending it by one year and increasing the funding by nearly $72 million. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving the first amendment to Contract No. 1000027035 between City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Wu Yee Children’s Services for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, to extend the term for one year from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and to increase the grant amount by $71,971,278 for a total not to exceed amount of $216,467,950; and to authorize DEC to enter into amendments or modifications to the Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Contract or this Resolution.

This resolution approves an extension of a contract with the Children’s Council of San Francisco for early care and education services, extending it for one year and increasing the funding by over $144 million. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving the first amendment to Contract No. 1000026979 between City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Children’s Council of San Francisco for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, to extend the term for one year from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and to increase the grant amount by $144,238,459 for a total not to exceed amount of $508,329,907; and to authorize DEC to enter into amendments or modifications to the Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Contract or this Resolution.

The motion schedules a meeting for the Board of Supervisors on October 29, 2024, to review the results of a math pilot program in schools funded by the city. It aims to gather input from participating schools and clarify future funding commitments and spending related to the program.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on October 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to examine the results of the Whole School Lesson Study Math Pilot Program that is funded by the City, to hear from the school sites that participated in the study who will share data from the first two years of the pilot, clarify the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Family’s (DCYF) commitment to continuing the program with funding from the Student Success Fund given its demonstrated, data-driven progress, and understand how Student Success Fund dollars are being spent as directed by the law creating the fund; and requesting the representatives of the pilot school sites, SFUSD Superintendent, members of the Board of Education and DCYF to report.

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

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

This resolution approves a grant agreement for the Student Success Fund between the San Francisco Unified School District and the City, covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a total funding amount of $26,519,360. It was passed retroactively to ensure the agreement is officially recognized.

Resolution retroactively approving a grant agreement for Contract No. 1000032928 for the Student Success Fund between San Francisco Unified School District and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, for a total term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and for a total not to exceed amount of $26,519,360.

This resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and Mission Graduates to support five school programs with a total funding of up to $10,717,300. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to make necessary changes to the agreement without increasing the City's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving the Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (“DCYF”), and Mission Graduates, under the All Children And Youth Are Ready To Learn And Succeed In School Result Area for the following five school programs: Bessie Carmichael Beacon, Everett Middle School Beacon, Flynn Elementary School Beacon, Sanchez Elementary School Beacon, and Mission HS/O’Connell HS/June Jordan SE Summer Program, for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,717,300; and to authorize DCYF to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

This legislation schedules a public hearing for October 1, 2024, to investigate $20 million in unaccounted funds in the San Francisco Unified School District's budget for Special Education and the status of unfilled positions in that area. It also requests reports from various city departments regarding these financial issues and the allocation of $8.4 million from the Student Success Fund.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to examine the unaccounted for $20,000,000 in the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) budget for Special Education and the unfilled positions that support SFUSD’s Special Education work, and the $8,400,000 from the Student Success Fund the Mayor allocated to the newly announced School Stabilization Team; and requesting the SFUSD Superintendent, Department of Children Youth and Their Families, Recreation and Park Department, Mayor's Office, Controller's Office, Human Services Agency, Department of Human Resources, and Treasurer & Tax Collector to report; scheduled pending approval of the Motion contained in File No. 240942, to be considered on October 1, 2024.

This motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to investigate $20 million in unaccounted funds in the San Francisco Unified School District's Special Education budget and the $8.4 million allocated for the School Stabilization Team. The hearing will take place on October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole, on October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to examine the unaccounted for $20,000,000 in the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) budget for Special Education and the unfilled positions that support SFUSD’s Special Education work, and the $8,400,000 from the Student Success Fund the Mayor allocated to the newly announced School Stabilization Team.