Legislation

This legislation involves a hearing for public input on a proposed cannabis retail store at 4835 Mission Street, which is planned to occupy a 1,300 square-foot space in a mixed-use building. The proposal includes restrictions against on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products in the designated commercial district.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 202.2, 303, and 720 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 4835 Mission Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6272, Lot No. 021, identified in Planning Case No. 2021-011352CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21178, dated September 29, 2022, to establish an approximately 1,300 square-foot Cannabis Retail use within the ground floor commercial space of the existing two-story mixed-use building, with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products within the Excelsior Outer Mission Street NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 11) (Appellant: Olinda Meza Vega) (Filed October 31, 2022)

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into an agreement with VB Nimbus, LLC for the installation and maintenance of radio equipment in Tracy, starting at an annual fee of $30,000 with a 3% increase each year for five years. It also confirms that the project is exempt from environmental review and gives the General Manager authority to make minor amendments to the agreement.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to enter into a Site Use Agreement with VB Nimbus, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of radio equipment at 32322 S Corral Hollow Road in Tracy, at an initial annual use fee of $30,000 with annual increases of three percent for an initial five-year term, commencing January 1, 2023, through December 21, 2028, with four five-year extension options for the SFPUC Water Enterprise Radio Replacement Project (Project), pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; affirming the Planning Department’s determination that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the General Manager of the SFPUC 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 ordinance accepts public infrastructure and property from the 5M Project for public use, including streets and sidewalks, and establishes official widths for these areas. It also allows the City to maintain this infrastructure and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure and real property associated (“Public Infrastructure”) with the 5M Project, a mixed use development located generally between Mission, Fifth, and Howard Streets, including the improvements described and depicted in Public Works Permit Nos. 18IE-0725 (“Phase 1”) and 18IE-0726 (“Phase 2”) and subsequent Instructional Bulletins; declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating said Public Infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; accepting the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; establishing official public right-of-way widths; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish official sidewalk widths on the abovementioned street areas; authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting 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 motion is about whether to approve or reject Mayor's nomination of Gloria Li to serve on the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors until March 1, 2025. It has been filed and is currently under consideration.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Gloria Li to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2025.

This hearing will review the findings and recommendations from a 2022 audit on how well the city evaluates the services provided by community-based organizations. It will involve a report from the City Services Auditor and the City Performance Division.

Hearing to discuss the findings and recommendations made in the August 30, 2022, Citywide Nonprofit Performance Audit report, entitled "The City Should More Effectively Evaluate the Impact of Services Provided by Community Based Organizations;" and requesting the City Services Auditor and City Performance Division to report.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Victor Jimenez for $100,000 due to property damage and personal injuries caused by a sinkhole in the roadway. The lawsuit was filed in July 2021 and has now been resolved with this settlement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Victor Jimenez against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 20, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-593613; entitled Victor Jimenez v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit alleged property damage and personal injuries arising from a dangerous condition of public property, i.e., a sinkhole that opened in the roadway underneath plaintiff’s vehicle.

This ordinance waives the fee for temporary street space occupancy permits in San Francisco on specific dates to encourage holiday sidewalk sales. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving the fee required under Public Works Code, Section 724.1(b), for temporary street space occupancy permits on San Francisco streets on November 25-27, December 2-4, and December 9-11, 2022, to promote sidewalk sales of merchandise during the holiday season; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution designates the Parkside Library at 1200 Taraval Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve the building's historical significance in the Sunset District.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of 1200 Taraval Street (aka Parkside Library) in the Sunset District, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2351, Lot No. 001.

The ordinance allows nighttime entertainment venues to operate more freely in specific areas of the Folsom Street and Western SoMa neighborhoods by removing certain restrictions. It also clarifies regulations for these venues in nearby districts to ensure they align with city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Nighttime Entertainment as a principally permitted use on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street in the Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, the Regional Commercial District, and the Western SoMa Mixed Use-General District; removing certain restrictions on Nighttime Entertainment uses on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street in the Western SoMa Special Use District; clarifying the buffer restrictions for Nighttime Entertainment uses in the Service/Arts/Light Industrial District and the Western SoMa Mixed Use-Office District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance designates the cork oak tree at the intersection of 20th Street and Noe Street as a landmark tree, recognizing its significance. It also outlines the necessary actions to support this designation under the Public Works Code.

Ordinance designating the cork oak (Quercus suber) tree located at the public right-of-way on 20th Street at Noe Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the designation.

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 the Department of Technology to amend its contract with Verizon Wireless to increase funding by $21,126,500, bringing the total to $30,626,500, and extends the contract term by over four years. The new term will last until June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for an additional three years.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a First Amendment with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to purchase wireless telecommunication services with an increased amount of $21,126,500 for a total not to exceed amount of $30,626,500 and extend the term by four years and one month for a total term of seven years from June 1, 2020, through June 30, 2027, with one three-year option to extend, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

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 resolution officially ends the Mills Act historical property contract for 621 Waller Street, owned by Claude and Renee Zellweger. It directs the Planning Director to notify the owners and the Assessor-Recorder’s Office about this non-renewal.

Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with Claude Zellweger and Renee Zellweger, the owners of 621 Waller Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0864, Lot No. 023, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor-Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.

The resolution designates specific locations in the Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District as commemorative sites to honor the history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community. It also initiates the process to install commemorative plaques on sidewalks to mark the Leather History Cruise, pending necessary approvals.

Resolution designating various locations within and near the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District in the area bounded by Brannan Street, Third Street, Mission Street, 12th Street, and Division Street as commemorative sites in recognition and honor of the extensive history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community in the South of Market area; initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to facilitate the installation of commemorative plaques on the sidewalks near these locations to delineate the Leather History Cruise, subject to the submittal of all required application materials and the review and approval of the same by Public Works and the City Engineer.

This resolution allows Parking Control Officers to issue fines for safety violations related to powered scooters, such as riding on sidewalks and double-riding. It also requires scooter share companies to stop operations for scooters that do not have city-approved technology to prevent sidewalk riding.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to empower Parking Control Officers to issue administrative citations for powered scooter safety violations, including but not limited to double-riding, riding on sidewalks, and all parking violations; and immediately modify all permits to Powered Scooter Share companies to mandate an immediate cease of operations for devices not equipped with city-approved anti-sidewalk riding technology available citywide.

This resolution allows Conary and Murphy LLC to transfer a liquor license for Murphy’s Pub at 217 Kearny Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the transfer for a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license, converted from a Type-47 on-sale general for bona find eating place liquor license, to Conary and Murphy LLC, to do business as Murphy’s Pub, located at 217 Kearny Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

This resolution allows Expensify, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for their lounge at 88 Kearny Street, which is intended to benefit the public by providing a venue for social and business gatherings. It has been officially approved by the city.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise/person-to-person transfer, also known as a “Double Transfer,” for a Type-57 special on-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Expensify, Inc., to do business as Expensify Lounge located at 88 Kearny Street, 16th Floor (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.

The resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on changes to the Planning Code that would allow more flexibility for arts, entertainment, and social services in various zoning districts. It aims to enhance commercial activity and community services while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 220340) amending the Planning Code to update and reorganize Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning District controls, including, among other things, to 1) permit Accessory Arts Activities, and production, wholesaling, and processing of goods and commodities, to occupy more than one-third of total space in Commercial (C), Downtown Residential (DTR), Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use, Mission Bay, and Residential-Commercial (RC) Districts; 2) principally permit Arts Activities, Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in the Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT), SoMa NCT, Regional Commercial, and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts, and in historic and nonconforming commercial buildings in Residential Enclave Districts; 3) principally permit General Entertainment and Nighttime Entertainment uses in the Folsom Street NCT District; 4) principally permit Bar uses on the second floor in the Folsom Street NCT and Regional Commercial Districts; 5) principally permit Nighttime Entertainment uses in the Regional Commercial and Western SoMa Mixed Use - General (WMUG) Districts; 6) principally permit Nighttime Entertainment in the Mixed Use - General (MUG) and WMUG Districts; 7) principally permit Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in the SoMa NCT District and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Districts; 8) require that large developments in South of Market Mixed use districts which contain commercial spaces provide a mix of commercial space sizes; 9) require that all Nighttime Entertainment uses comply with the Entertainment Commission’s good neighbor policies; and 10) remove certain limitations on location for Nighttime Entertainment and Animal Services uses in the Western SoMa Special Use District; and adopting environmental findings, findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The hearing aims to address the rising reports of sexual assault and harassment in San Francisco public schools and gather data on gender-based violence and available resources for students. It requests reports from various city departments and the school district on their responses and support systems for affected students.

Hearing to discuss San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and City departments' responses to the increased student reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of gender-based violence at SFUSD schools, and requesting data and information pertaining to gender-based violence in public schools and resources made available to students, via partnerships with SFUSD or community-based organization partners, that support survivors of sexual assault or harassment and promote safe and healthy environment in our schools; and requesting SFUSD, Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention, and Department on the Status of Women to report.

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 resolution allows the Public Defender’s Office to accept and use a grant of $1,194,950 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections to support the resentencing of individuals, in compliance with specific state laws. The funding is designated for the period from March 1, 2022, to March 1, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,194,950 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, to comply with Penal Code, Sections 170(d)/1170.03/1172.1, 1170.95/1172.6, 1473.7 and 3501’s mandate to use these funds to support the resentencing of individuals, for the period March 1, 2022, through March 1, 2025.

This ordinance updates the San Francisco General Plan by replacing the 2012 Community Safety Element with the 2022 Safety & Resilience Element. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and ensures alignment with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by repealing the 2012 Community Safety Element and adopting the 2022 Safety & Resilience Element; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 340, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves the annual report for the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, 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 North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution allows Public Works to use a federal grant of $163,513 for the Sloat Infrastructure Improvements project, covering the period from September 16, 2021, to December 1, 2023. It also authorizes Public Works to complete necessary paperwork and confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend an earmark grant of $163,513 from the Federal Highway Administration 2018 Earmark Repurposing Final Approved List to fund the construction of the Sloat Infrastructure Improvements project for a term of September 16, 2021, through December 1, 2023; authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to enter into an agreement for the Next Generation Clipper® System with regional transit agencies, which includes sharing the costs for operating and maintaining the system. It takes effect once approved.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Director of Transportation to execute the Next Generation Clipper® System Memorandum of Understanding with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Bay Area transit operators, including the allocation of operating and maintenance costs for the participating agencies, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination to reappoint Alex Ludlum to the Successor Agency Commission, with his term set to end on November 3, 2026. The Commission focuses on community investment and infrastructure projects in San Francisco.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Alex Ludlum, term ending November 3, 2026, to the Successor Agency Commission (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure).

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 designates the coast redwood tree at 313 Scott Street as a landmark tree, which means it is recognized for its significance and protected under city regulations. It also includes findings that support this designation and outlines the necessary actions to enforce it.

Ordinance designating the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) tree located at 313 Scott 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.

The ordinance establishes policies for the use of various surveillance technologies by city departments, including automatic license plate readers and body-worn cameras. It aims to regulate how these technologies are implemented to ensure privacy and accountability.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policies governing the use of 1) Automatic License Plate Readers by the Municipal Transportation Agency, 2) Biometric Processing Software or System by the Juvenile Probation Department, 3) Body-Worn Cameras by the Fire Department, 4) People-Counting Camera by the Library, 5) Third-Party Security Cameras by the Municipal Transportation Agency and War Memorial, 6) Location Management Systems by the Juvenile Probation Department, 7) Computer Management System by the Library, and 8) Social Media Monitoring Software by the Library; and making required findings in support of said approvals.

This resolution approves an increase of about $33.2 million to the contract with TEGSCO, LLC for towing, storing, and disposing of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles. The total contract amount will now be capped at $121.4 million, covering services through March 2025.

Resolution approving the seventh amendment to the contract between the Municipal Transportation Agency and TEGSCO, LLC, for services related to the towing, storage, and disposal of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles, to increase the contract amount by approximately $33,200,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $121,400,000 for the balance of the second year and through March 2025, effective upon approval of 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 resolution officially designates October 27, 2022, as SF Spikes Day in San Francisco to honor the San Francisco Spikes for their efforts in promoting LGBTQ+ involvement in soccer and supporting LGBTQ+ social initiatives. It acknowledges their contributions to the community and encourages recognition of their work.

Resolution declaring October 27, 2022, as SF Spikes Day in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of San Francisco Spikes’ work to engage the LGBTQ+ community in soccer and advance LGBTQ+ social causes and events.

This hearing addresses objections to a decision that a renovation project at 45 Bernard Street does not require an environmental review under California law. The project involves upgrading a four-unit apartment building and adding space, and the hearing allows community members to express their opinions on this exemption.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on April 13, 2021, for the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0157, Lot No. 030 for a proposed renovation of a three story, four-unit apartment building, including a seismic/soft-story foundation upgrade with a rear-yard addition; the project includes façade alterations, and the proposed addition would add approximately 996 square feet. (District 3) (Appellant: Brian O’Neill of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson PC, on behalf of the Upper Chinatown Neighborhood Association) (Filed September 26, 2022)

This resolution allows San Francisco to maintain and operate additional traffic control devices on a specific state highway intersection. It also gives the Public Works Director the authority to make minor changes to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways in San Francisco between the City and the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to include City’s maintenance and operation of additional traffic control devices on right-of-way within Caltrans jurisdiction, along State Route 280, on eastbound Alemany Boulevard at San Bruno Avenue; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Public Works Director to enter into modifications and amendments to the Third Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City or materially decrease the public benefits accruing to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the project or this Resolution.

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 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 resolution allows the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to use a $500,000 grant from David and Katherine deWilde for math and literacy programs in community and school organizations during the Summer Together Program from June to September 2022. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding after the program had already taken place.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Children Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $500,000 from David and Katherine deWilde to support community and school-based organizations that provide math and literacy programming for the Summer Together Program for the period of June 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022.

This ordinance allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to seek proposals for a new train control system with a contract lasting over ten years, which is usually not permitted. It also enables the use of negotiated procurement methods and requires Board of Supervisors approval for the contract.

Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to issue a Request for Proposals for a Communications Based Train Control System to be awarded by a contract with a term exceeding ten years; waiving the Administrative Code prohibition against issuing solicitations for a contract for general or professional services for a term longer than ten years; authorizing use of negotiated procurement procedures, stating that the award of the contract will be subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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 resolution allows Save Mart Supermarkets to transfer a beer and wine liquor license for their location at 3801-3rd Street. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control set specific conditions for the license to ensure it benefits the community.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Save Mart Supermarkets LLC, doing business as Save Mart, located at 3801-3rd Street (District 10), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to establish parking rates at the Golden Gate Park Concourse Garage and Kezar Parking Lot. It also permits the Recreation and Park Department to modify its lease to cover three hours of free parking for participants in specific museum programs.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to begin setting rates for parking at the Golden Gate Park Concourse Garage and Kezar Parking Lot, pursuant to Park Code, Section 6.14; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend its lease agreement with the Music Concourse Community Partnership to allow the Recreation and Park Department to pay for three hours of free parking on behalf of participants using the Museums for All and Discover and Go programs at the California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum.

This resolution approves a contract between the owner of 942-944 Fell Street and the city to preserve the property's historical status. It also allows the Planning Director and Assessor-Recorder to finalize and document the agreement.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Julie A. Chin, the owner of 942-944 Fell Street, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; and authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract.

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 retroactively approves a five-year agreement between the Department of Public Health and the California Department of Health Care Services for the San Francisco Mental Health Plan, with no financial cost to the city. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Agreement No. 22-20129, between Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services and the California Department of Health Care Services, for the San Francisco Mental Health Plan, in the amount of $0 for a five year term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement 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 agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the grant agreement for the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program, raising the total grant to $20,490,000 and extending the term by three months. It also allows the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Mid-Market Foundation, for management of the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program; to increase the grant amount by $11,490,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $20,490,000 and to extend the term for three months for the total period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development 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.

This resolution allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to contract with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services for workers' compensation administration services, totaling up to $33,771,962 over three years, with options to extend for an additional six years. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to execute an agreement with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrator services for an amount not to exceed $33,771,962 for a three-year base term from November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2025, and two three-year options to extend, with said options to be exercised by the Municipal Transportation Agency without further approval of the Board of Supervisors; and where applicable, affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves a contract with LAZ Parking California, LLC to manage seven parking garages and two lots for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) for up to $180 million over five years, with options to extend for an additional four years. The SFMTA can exercise these extension options without needing further approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving an agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC, for the management of seven parking garages and two lots operated by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), for an amount not to exceed $180,000,000 and a term of five years, with two two-year options to extend, and with said options the SFMTA may exercise without further approval by the Board of Supervisors, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution approves a contract with IMCO Parking, LLC to manage 11 parking garages and one lot for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) for up to $180 million over five years, with options to extend for an additional four years without further Board approval. It will take effect once the resolution is approved.

Resolution approving an agreement with IMCO Parking, LLC, for the management of 11 parking garages and one lot operated by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), for an amount not to exceed $180,000,000 and a term of five years, with two two-year options to extend, and with said options the SFMTA may exercise without further approval by the Board of Supervisors, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

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.

The ordinance aimed to update the General Plan to support the development of the Transbay Block 4 project by changing height limits and bicycle policies. It has failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the General Plan, to revise the Transit Center District Plan, a Sub-Area Plan of the Downtown Plan, to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project by revising height limits and bicycle network policy; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 340.

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 legislation aims to improve pedestrian access to public transit by removing parking at bus stops and making necessary infrastructure upgrades. A hearing will be held to discuss the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's plan and request a report on its implementation.

Hearing to discuss San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's (SFMTA) Report to develop and implement a plan to promote unobstructed pedestrian access for boarding public transit by eliminating parking in bus stops and making other necessary infrastructure improvements; and requesting the SFMTA to report.

The ordinance allows for the conditional closure of certain streets and public utility easements in the Parkmerced Development area while ensuring that specific easement rights are maintained for the city and utility companies. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the conditional vacation of portions of Higuera Avenue, Vidal Drive, Arballo Drive, and Garces Drive (the “Street Vacation Area”), and certain San Francisco Public Utilities Commission public service easements (the “Easement Vacation Area”), all within the Parkmerced Development Project area, an approximately 152-acre site located in the Lake Merced District in the southwest corner of San Francisco and generally bounded by Vidal Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Serrano Drive to the north, 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to the east, Brotherhood Way to the south, and Lake Merced Boulevard to the west; reserving various easement rights in favor of the City and third-party utilities, subject to specified conditions; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacations are consistent with the Parkmerced Development Agreement, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing actions by City officials in furtherance of this Ordinance, as specified herein.

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.

This legislation is a hearing to evaluate traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco. It requests reports from the Police Department and the Municipal Transportation Agency on these issues.

Hearing on the state of traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco; and requesting the Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency to report.

This resolution allows Luke’s Local Inc. to obtain a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at their location on Green Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Luke’s Local Inc., doing business as Luke’s Local, located at 580 Green Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

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”).

This resolution allows True Sake, LLC at 556 Hayes Street to obtain a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license and a Type-86 instructional tasting license, determining it benefits the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control set specific conditions for the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license, with the additional issuance of a Type-86 instructional tasting license, to True Sake, LLC, located at 556 Hayes Street (District 5), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution approves the transfer of a beer and wine liquor license to a 7-Eleven store at 221 Sansome 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-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Mal & S Corporation and 7-Eleven, Inc., doing business as 7-Eleven, located at 221 Sansome Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Project 1972, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for their establishment, Chief S.F., located at 735 Montgomery Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise/person-to-person transfer, also known as a “Double Transfer,” for a Type-57 special on-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license, converted from a Type-47 on-sale general for bona find eating place liquor license, to Project 1972, Inc., to do business as Chief S.F. located at 735 Montgomery Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

This ordinance allows for the replacement of a large grocery store in the Polk Street area, specifically one that exceeds 4,000 square feet, while ensuring it aligns with city planning goals and environmental regulations. It also confirms that this change is necessary for the community's convenience and welfare.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to authorize replacement of a Legacy General Grocery use with a subsequent General Grocery use in excess of 4,000 square feet in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

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

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

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss how the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's Racial Equity Action Plan is being put into action. It also requests reports from the SFMTA and the Office of Racial Equity on their progress.

Hearing on the implementation of San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) Racial Equity Action Plan; and requesting the SFMTA and Office of Racial Equity to report.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend its grant agreement with Salesforce.com for an Onsite Water Reuse System at 415 Mission Street by seven years, making the total duration fifteen years. The total funding amount of $250,000 will remain unchanged.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing grant agreement with Salesforce.com, Inc. for an Onsite Water Reuse System at 415 Mission Street, extending the term of the agreement by seven years, for a total of fifteen years from May 15, 2017, through May 15, 2032, with no change to the agreement amount of $250,000.

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.

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 hearing is to get updates on the seismic retrofit options for the Millennium Tower at 301 Mission Street. The Department of Building Inspection and the project sponsor will provide reports based on public documents related to the project.

Hearing to receive progress updates on the seismic retrofit plan options for 301 Mission Street (also known as the Millennium Tower), based on public documents obtained by the Board of Supervisors and archived in File No. 160975; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection and project sponsor to report.

The motion confirms that the Planning Department has determined the project at 45 Bernard Street does not require additional environmental review. This means the project can proceed without further environmental assessments.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 45 Bernard Street did not require additional environmental review. The motion was ultimately not approved.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Board of Supervisors prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 45 Bernard Street did not require additional environmental review. The motion has been rejected and is no longer active.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This resolution aims to create a Pacific Islander Cultural District in the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods to honor historical sites and support the growth of Pacific Islander culture. It reflects the Board of Supervisors' commitment to preserving cultural heritage and fostering vibrant communities.

Resolution reflecting the intent of the Board of Supervisors to establish a Pacific Islander Cultural District to commemorate historical sites, preserve existing spaces, and plan for thriving and vibrant communities to celebrate Pacific Islander culture in the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods.

This ordinance amends the Zoning Map to allow taller buildings for the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project, located on Howard Street. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project (located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets) by increasing height limits; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings 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.