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Ordinance#211022
Oct 29, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Resolution#211124
Oct 29, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
4-0
Hearing#210709
Oct 29, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, which seeks to demolish a single-family home and build a new four-story residential building with multiple units and parking. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections to the Conditional Use Authorization needed for the project.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.1, 303, and 307 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4010, Lot No. 006, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20921, dated May 13, 2021, to allow demolition of an existing single family home and construction of a new, four-story, 40-foot tall residential building containing two dwelling units, one accessory dwelling unit, one off-street automobile parking space, and three class one bicycle parking spaces within the RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellants: Marion Parr, Scott Carr, Ron Altoonian, Victoria Carradero, and Chris Stephens) (Filed June 11, 2021)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
15-0 /1
Ordinance#210936
Oct 29, 2021

The ordinance reallocates $229,630 from District 7's General City Responsibility fund, distributing it to various departments including the Arts Commission and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to support community projects. This funding is specifically aimed at initiatives under the District 7 Community Grants Initiative for the fiscal year 2021-2022.

Ordinance de-appropriating $229,630 from District 7 General City Responsibility (GEN) and appropriating $39,250 to the Arts Commission; $45,000 to the Department of Public Works (DPW); $43,380 to the Recreation and Park Department (REC); $32,000 to the General Services Agency-City Administrator (GSA-ADM); $70,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to support the District 7 Community Grants Initiative under Participatory Budgeting projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
8-0
Ordinance#210734
Oct 29, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Resolution#210885
Oct 29, 2021

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.”

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Resolution#211055
Oct 29, 2021

This resolution supports the LIFT Act, which aims to help low-income first-time homebuyers in San Francisco access low-interest loans for purchasing homes. It also encourages collaboration among city offices to establish a Municipal Bank to further assist these residents.

Resolution supporting the Low-Income First-Time Homebuyers (LIFT) Act; urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to work with the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office to identify ways to help low-income residents obtain low-interest loans to purchase their first home; and urging the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office to continue working with the Reinvest in San Francisco Working Group, the Board of Supervisors, and the Local Agency Formation Commission to establish a Municipal Bank in San Francisco.

HousingTransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Resolution#211142
Oct 28, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211143
Oct 28, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210976
Oct 28, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211008
Oct 28, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
4-0
Hearing#210134
Oct 28, 2021

This hearing aims to evaluate the current status of limited equity, cooperatively owned housing in San Francisco and determine how the city can support its financial health and sustainability. It requests reports from various organizations involved in housing development and management.

Hearing to discuss the state of San Francisco's inventory of limited equity, cooperatively owned housing and to assess the City's capacity to support the financial health, and sustainability of cooperatively owned housing; and requesting the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Enterprise Community Partners, San Francisco Community Land Trust, Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA), San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, John Stewart Company, and the Board of Directors of Co-Ops to report.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Resolution#210960
Oct 27, 2021

This resolution retroactively approves a grant agreement for the Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program, which is managed by the Japanese Community Youth Council. The agreement covers the period from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2024, with a total funding limit of $39,662,265.

Resolution retroactively approving the original grant agreement, first amendment, and second amendment for Contract No. 1000009982 for the Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program between the Japanese Community Youth Council 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, 2018, through June 30, 2024, and for a total not to exceed amount of $39,662,265.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
5-0
Resolution#211001
Oct 27, 2021

The resolution authorizes the sale of a specific piece of land in Alameda County to the State of California for highway improvements for $152,952. It also includes provisions for a sale agreement, confirms the property as surplus land, and states that a competitive bidding process is not necessary.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell certain real property located along State Route 84 and Interstate 680 in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California (Parcel No. 65) for public highway improvements, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”), and the Alameda County Transportation Commission (“Alameda CTC” and together with Caltrans, the “Buyers”) for the amount of $152,952; 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property to the Buyers, which includes a liquidated damages clause in case of default by the City; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and adopting the findings required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines previously adopted by Caltrans in conjunction with the Project; and 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Hearing#210582
Oct 27, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing about the city's plan to move individuals currently living in Shelter in Place Hotels into permanent supportive housing. It also requests a report from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing on this transition.

Hearing on the City's plan to transition those currently housed in Shelter in Place Hotels into permanent supportive housing; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report.

HousingTransportation
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#211100
Oct 27, 2021

This ordinance provides health insurance coverage to members of the Public Works Commission, Sanitation and Streets Commission, and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board through the San Francisco Health Service System. It aims to ensure these officials have access to necessary health benefits.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide members of the Public Works Commission, Sanitation and Streets Commission, and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board with health insurance coverage through the San Francisco Health Service System.

Public SafetyTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
10-0
Ordinance#211098
Oct 26, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#211081
Oct 26, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211089
Oct 26, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to contract with AT&T for wired voice and data services, with a budget limit of $80 million over a six-and-a-half-year period, from January 2022 to June 2028, plus a potential five-year extension. It aims to ensure the city has reliable telecommunications infrastructure.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with AT&T Corporation to purchase wired voice and data network and telecommunication services, with a not to exceed amount of $80,000,000 for a six and one-half year term of January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2028, and with one five-year option to extend, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Transportation
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#211088
Oct 26, 2021

The resolution approves a historical property contract for 714 Steiner Street, allowing the city to not renew the contract after ten years. It also authorizes city officials to execute and record the necessary documents regarding this decision.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Leah Culver Revocable Trust, the owner of 714 Steiner Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 803, Lot No. 019, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; electing not to renew the historical property contract as of the first day after the tenth anniversary date of the contract; authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract; and authorizing the Planning Director to cause a notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to be recorded in the City Assessor-Recorder’s office on December 31, 2032.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
11-0 /2
Hearing#211137
Oct 26, 2021

This hearing addresses issues with Shared Mobility Device users and companies not following safety laws meant to protect all road users, including vulnerable groups. It requests reports from the Municipal Transportation Agency and the companies involved on their compliance with these regulations.

Hearing to address non-compliance by Shared Mobility Device permittees and riders of Shared Mobility Devices with laws and regulations designed to protect the health and safety of riders and pedestrians, including families, seniors and people with disabilities; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency and Shared Mobility Device permittees to report.

TransportationPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#211097
Oct 26, 2021

This ordinance reallocates funds by taking $71,365 from the Department of Public Works and $69,209 from the City Planning Department, and instead provides $140,574 to the Department of Public Works for a safety needs assessment at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School. It affects the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

Ordinance de-appropriating $71,365 previously appropriated to the Department of Public Works (DPW) and $69,209 previously appropriated to the City Planning Department (CPC), and re-appropriating $140,574 to the Department of Public Works for a safety needs assessment at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
6-0 /2
Hearing#211138
Oct 26, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the interim use plan for 730 Stanyan Street. It requests presentations from the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and the Department of Public Health.

Hearing on the interim use plan for 730 Stanyan Street; and requesting the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Department of Public Health to present.

HousingTransportationPublic Health
Filed
1-0 /1
Resolution#210943
Oct 26, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Filed
1-0 /1
Ordinance#210961
Oct 26, 2021

This ordinance allows non-U.S. citizens to vote in elections for the San Francisco Board of Education and in recall elections for its members. It updates the Municipal Elections Code to reauthorize this voting right.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to reauthorize Non-United States citizen voting in elections for the Board of Education of the San Francisco Unified School District and specifying that Non-United States citizens may vote in recall elections regarding members of the Board of Education.

TransportationGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Ordinance#211009
Oct 26, 2021

This ordinance allocates $35 million from special tax bonds and $11.62 million from special tax revenues to fund the Transbay Transit Center Project for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The funds will be placed in the Controller's reserve for this purpose.

Ordinance appropriating $35,000,000 from the issuance of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds of the City’s Community Facilities District 2014-1 (Transbay Transit Center) and placing such amounts on Controller's reserve; and appropriating $11,620,000 of special tax revenues for funding related to the Transbay Transit Center Project in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#210600
Oct 26, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0
Resolution#211054
Oct 26, 2021

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $25.13 million in Special Tax Bonds for improvements in the Treasure Island Community Facilities District. It also approves related documents necessary for the bond issuance.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds for City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Treasure Island) with respect to its Improvement Area No. 2 in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,130,000 approving related documents, including an Official Statement, Fiscal Agent Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, and Continuing Disclosure Certificate, and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Hearing#210919
Oct 26, 2021

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)

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Filed
4-0
Motion#210920
Oct 26, 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.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Killed
8-4
Motion#210921
Oct 26, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-4
Motion#210922
Oct 26, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-4
Hearing#211064
Oct 26, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing where the Board of Supervisors will review and potentially reject the electric generation rates and charges proposed by the CleanPowerSF Community Aggregation Program. The hearing is scheduled for October 26, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors convening as a Committee of the Whole on October 26, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., to consider the CleanPowerSF Community Aggregation Program electric generation rates and charges from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and the Board may reject these rates by resolution, pursuant to Charter, Section 8B.125; scheduled pursuant to Charter, Section 8B.125.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Filed
4-0
Ordinance#211133
Oct 26, 2021

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.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Resolution#211135
Oct 26, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#211129
Oct 25, 2021

This resolution approves an increase of $3,689,230 to the existing agreement with the Bayview Hunters Point Foundation for Community Improvement, raising the total to $13,489,343, and extends the contract term by fifteen months. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Bayview Hunters Point Foundation for Community Improvement and the Department of Public Health (DPH) for behavioral health services, to increase the agreement by $3,689,230 for an amount not to exceed $13,489,343; and to extend the term by fifteen months from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#211094
Oct 22, 2021

This ordinance requires the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to analyze how prioritizing veterans for affordable housing may affect different groups in the community. The goal is to ensure that this preference does not unintentionally disadvantage other populations.

Ordinance directing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to conduct a disparate impact analysis of granting a priority for veterans who qualify for an affordable housing preference under Administrative Code, Chapter 47.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
8-0 /1
Resolution#210744
Oct 22, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
5-0
Resolution#210940
Oct 22, 2021

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.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210967
Oct 22, 2021

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.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Hearing#211118
Oct 22, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Resolution#210614
Oct 21, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#210615
Oct 21, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#211101
Oct 19, 2021

This resolution allows Public Works to use nearly $2 million from a state program to improve the Alemany Interchange, with the project scheduled to run from October 2021 to June 2026. It has already been approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend $1,971,000 from the 2019 Active Transportation Program to fund the construction of the Public Works' Alemany Interchange Improvements Phase 2 project, for the project period of October 2021, through June 2026.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
3-0 /1
Motion#210710
Oct 19, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
19-0 /1
Motion#210711
Oct 19, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
19-0 /1
Motion#210712
Oct 19, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
19-0 /1
Motion#210857
Oct 19, 2021

This motion appoints four individuals to the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee, with their terms set to end on December 16, 2022. The committee provides input on planning and development issues in the Market and Octavia area.

Motion appointing Madeline Howie, Autumn Adamme, Jason Henderson, and Tracy Jacks, terms ending December 16, 2022, to the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee.

Transportation
Passed
10-0
Hearing#210791
Oct 19, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed project at 249 Texas Street, which seeks to demolish an existing single-family home and build a new two-unit residential building. The hearing is part of the process to determine whether to approve the Conditional Use Authorization for this development.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 303 and 317 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 249 Texas Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4001, Lot No. 017A, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-003223CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20930, dated June 3, 2021, to demolish the existing 3,908 square-foot three-story single-family dwelling with an unauthorized dwelling unit and construct a new three-story 4,864 square-foot residential building containing two dwelling units above a garage with two off-street parking spaces, within the RH-2 (Residential House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellants: Kathleen Roberts-Block and Sasha Gala) (Filed July 6, 2021)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
4-0
Motion#210792
Oct 19, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Killed
8-0
Motion#210793
Oct 19, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Motion#210794
Oct 19, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Hearing#210901
Oct 19, 2021

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)

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Filed
4-0
Motion#210902
Oct 19, 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.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Motion#210903
Oct 19, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
8-0
Motion#210904
Oct 19, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Killed
8-0
Ordinance#210836
Oct 18, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#210867
Oct 15, 2021

This ordinance allows the Office of Cannabis to use a $1,000,000 grant for public health and safety initiatives related to Proposition 64, covering the period from May 2021 to October 2024. It also adds a new Senior Administrative Analyst position funded by the grant for one year, from July 2021 to June 2022.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Board of State and Community Correction for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program for a term of May 1, 2021, through October 31, 2024; and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of one grant funded Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst position (FTE 1.0) at the Office of Cannabis for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Myrna Melgar
8-0
Ordinance#210783
Oct 15, 2021

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle an employment dispute lawsuit for $480,000. This lawsuit was filed by multiple individuals against the city in December 2015.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Guillermo Amigo, E.R. Balinton, Mike Bolte, Nikolaus Borthne, Edward Browne, Peter Busalacchi, Gary Castel, Philip Fleck, Severo Flores, George S. Fogarty, Malcolm Fong, Mary Godfrey, Jason Hui, Terrye Ivy, Jacklyn Jehl, Bartholomew Johnson, James Jones, Richard Jue, Robert Leung, Michael Lewis, Paul Lozada, D.H. Bud Massey, Bruce Meadors, Vince Neeson, Thomas O’Connor, Susan Rolovich, Juanita Stockwell, Jessie A. Washington, and Michael Wells against the City and County of San Francisco for $480,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 17, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC 15-549482; entitled Juanita Stockwell, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

TransportationBusiness & Economy
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#210784
Oct 15, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#210565
Oct 15, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
11-0
Resolution#210912
Oct 15, 2021

This resolution allows the city to lease part of the roof at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard to New Cingular Wireless for ten years, starting at $120,000 per year with annual increases. The tenant will cover all services and utilities, and there are options to extend the lease for two additional five-year terms.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of a telecommunications facilities on a portion of the roof at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for a ten-year term at an initial annual rent of $120,000 or the monthly base rent of $10,000 with a 3% annual adjustment thereafter, and two five-year options to extend, with tenant responsible for all services and utilities, to commence upon execution after approval by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, in their respective sole and absolution discretion.

HousingPublic SafetyTransportation
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210941
Oct 15, 2021

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.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210942
Oct 15, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $405,000 grant from the Hellman Foundation to create clinic-based food "pharmacies" that provide food as a form of medicine. The program will run from May 1, 2022, to May 1, 2025, aiming to connect healthcare systems with the food community.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $405,000 from the Hellman Foundation for participation in a program, entitled “Hellman Foundation Grant,” to help bridge the divide between healthcare systems and the food community through the innovation of providing “food as medicine” through clinic-based food “pharmacies” for the period of May 1, 2022, through May 1, 2025.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210888
Oct 15, 2021

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.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#210854
Oct 15, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210826
Oct 15, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210944
Oct 15, 2021

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.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
8-0
Hearing#211018
Oct 14, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
no vote
Resolution#210879
Oct 14, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211057
Oct 13, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Resolution#211058
Oct 13, 2021

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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Hearing#211040
Oct 8, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the current building conditions and safety issues at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School. It also requests reports from the school's faculty and the San Francisco Unified School District on how they plan to address these safety concerns.

Hearing on the status of Buena Vista Horace Mann (BVHM) K-8 Community School’s building conditions and the safety issues the conditions present, and plans to address outstanding safety issues; and requesting the BVHM faculty and San Francisco Unified School District to report.

Transportation
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#210805
Oct 8, 2021

The ordinance allows HV Community Association, Inc. to use and maintain certain public areas, including sidewalks and ramps, for passenger loading near the Hunters View project without paying an annual fee. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance granting revocable permission to HV Community Association, Inc., to occupy and maintain the irrigation system (other than street trees), sidewalks, curbs and ramps for ADA-compliant passenger loading, and a portion of a retaining wall footing, with all such encroachments located generally along portions of Fairfax Avenue, Acacia Avenue, Ironwood Way, Catalina Street, and Middle Point Road fronting Hunters View Phase 1, 1101 Fairfax Avenue, (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4624, Lot Nos. 23 through 32); waiving the annual public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee under Public Works Code, Section 786.7, for all phases of the Hunters View project; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210950
Oct 8, 2021

This resolution approves the issuance of up to $35 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation, and furnishing of facilities for senior residential and care services. It is part of a financial plan by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.

Resolution approving for purposes Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 147(f), as amended, the issuance of tax-exempt obligations pursuant to a plan of finance by California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for the purpose of financing (including reimbursing) the acquisition, construction, renovation, equipping and furnishing of senior residential and care services and certain other matters relating thereto, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211013
Oct 8, 2021

This resolution calls on state and federal leaders to increase the number of at-risk Afghan individuals allowed into the U.S. and to ensure that these evacuees and their families receive support and access to opportunities as they adjust to life in America.

Resolution urging our state and federal leaders to bring in more at-risk and vulnerable Afghan people to the United States, and that Afghan evacuees and their families be supported in their transition to American life and granted access to significant opportunities and benefits.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
4-0
Ordinance#210495
Oct 7, 2021

This ordinance designates the Canary Island Pine tree at 2251 Filbert Street as a landmark tree, which provides it with special protections under the Public Works Code. It also includes findings that support this designation and outlines necessary actions to implement it.

Ordinance designating the Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis) tree located at 2251 Filbert Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation, as defined herein.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
9-0
Resolution#211033
Oct 6, 2021

This resolution approves the annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit 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 community improvement initiatives.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for The East Cut 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
6-0 /1
Ordinance#211046
Oct 5, 2021

This ordinance allocates $31,630,000 from special tax bonds to fund public facilities and infrastructure for the Treasure Island Development Project for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It also requires that these funds be placed in the Controller's reserve.

Ordinance appropriating $31,630,000 from the issuance of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds of the City’s Improvement Area No. 2 of the Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Treasure Island) for funding of certain public facilities and infrastructure for the Treasure Island Development Project in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022; and placing such amounts on Controller's reserve.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#211051
Oct 5, 2021

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and receive up to $573,950 in funding from the state to support young adults in finding and keeping housing. The funds will be used through the Transitional Housing Program.

Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept a County Child Welfare Agency Allocation for an amount up to $573,950 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Transitional Housing Program to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

HousingTransportation
Passed
4-0