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Resolution#231123
Nov 30, 2023

This resolution allows Soares & Sinclair LLC to transfer a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license for their business, Willow on the Green, located at 1327B-9th Avenue. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control does not impose additional conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Soares & Sinclair LLC, to do business as Willow on the Green, located at 1327B-9th Avenue (District 7), in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose no further conditions on the issuance of the license.

EnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
5-0
Resolution#231132
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the City to receive funding for the operation and maintenance of Mission Bay Parks and authorizes the Port and Recreation and Park Department to manage these parks. It also terminates the OCII's Ground Lease to the Mission Bay Parks and permits necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII), operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (Mission Bay Maintenance District), for the City to receive funding for its operation and maintenance of the Mission Bay Parks, and to authorize the Port and the Recreation and Park Department to coordinate the operation and maintenance; authorizing the termination of OCII’s Ground Lease to the Mission Bay Parks; and to authorize the Port Executive Director and the Recreation and Park Department General Manager 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
6-0 /1
Resolution#231170
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $50 million grant from the San Francisco Foundation for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, which will be used until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant valued at approximately $50,000,000 from the San Francisco Foundation for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for a term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
7-0 /2
Resolution#231182
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a grant worth about $2.8 million from the Trust for Public Land for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, effective until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary changes to the agreement as long as they don't significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $2,794,638 from the Trust for Public Land for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for the term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0 /1
Resolution#231183
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,000,000 in-kind grant from the A. Philip Randolph Institute for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary changes to the agreement as long as they do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $1,000,000 from the A. Philip Randolph Institute for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for the term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0 /1
Resolution#231184
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $2 million in-kind grant from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, effective until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $2,000,000 from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for the term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0 /1
Resolution#231253
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Mayor and certain city employees to seek donations for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for six months, bypassing the usual Behested Payment Ordinance rules. It aims to gather funds from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, and foundations.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, officers and employees of the Office of the Mayor, and officers and employees of the Recreation and Park Department to solicit donations for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, and foundations for six months from the effective date of this Resolution, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
7-0 /2
Ordinance#230853
Nov 29, 2023

This ordinance restricts private vehicles from using a section of John F. Shelley Drive in McLaren Park, specifically between the Upper Reservoir Parking Lot and Mansell Street. The aim is to enhance safety and accessibility in that area.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles from a portion of John F. Shelley Drive, between the Upper Reservoir Parking Lot and Mansell Street, in McLaren Park.

TransportationEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
11-0
Resolution#230877
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution designates a section of Mission Street as "Elsie Tonelli Street" to honor her contributions to the San Francisco community. The new street name will be located between Santa Rosa Avenue and Excelsior Avenue.

Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “Elsie Tonelli Street” to Mission Street between Santa Rosa Avenue and Excelsior Avenue in recognition of her contribution to San Francisco as a local figure.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#230941
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows for the installation of cultural heritage plaques along the 6th Street corridor in the Lodginghouse District to mark historic locations. It also starts the process to create a program for future commemorative plaques in the area.

Resolution authorizing the placement of the Lodginghouse District of San Francisco’s Cultural Heritage District plaques, to be installed on the sidewalks at various historic location markers along the 6th Street corridor between Market Street and Howard Street, and initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to provide for the creation of a program for and installation of commemorative plaques in the Lodginghouse District.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
6-0
Resolution#230942
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution authorizes the installation of plaques marking historic locations in the SoMa Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District along the 6th Street corridor. It also begins the process to create a program for future commemorative plaques in the area.

Resolution authorizing the placement of the SoMa Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District plaques, to be installed on the sidewalk at various historic location markers along the 6th Street corridor between Market Street and Howard Street, and initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to provide for the creation of a program for and installation of commemorative plaques in the SoMa Pilipinas Cultural District.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Resolution#230943
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows for the installation of cultural heritage plaques along the 6th Street corridor to commemorate the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District. It also starts the process to create a program for future commemorative plaques in the district.

Resolution authorizing the placement of the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District of San Francisco’s Cultural Heritage District plaques, to be installed on the sidewalks at various historic location markers along the 6th Street corridor between Market Street and Howard Street, and initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to provide for the creation of a program for and installation of commemorative plaques in Compton’s Transgender Cultural District.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Ordinance#230446
Nov 28, 2023

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain projects from review processes, removing conditional use requirements for various housing types, and adjusting zoning regulations to facilitate development. It also expands eligibility for housing programs, allows more ground floor uses in residential buildings, and updates regulations for affordable housing projects.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by (1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; 8) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; and 9) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
28-2
Ordinance#230704
Nov 28, 2023

This ordinance prohibits parcel delivery services from operating at fleet charging locations in San Francisco. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Parcel Delivery Service activities at Fleet Charging locations; 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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
12-0
Motion#231208
Nov 28, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Azalina Eusope to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, with her term set to end on July 1, 2026. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Azalina Eusope, term ending July 1, 2026, to the Sanitation and Streets Commission.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Resolution#231047
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a $50,000 settlement for a claim made by Tim Wong against the city due to property damage from flooding linked to a water main rupture. The claim was filed on April 27, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Tim Wong against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the claim was filed on April 27, 2023; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231048
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a $36,000 settlement for a claim by 99 Ocean Ave., LLC against San Francisco related to property damage from flooding due to a water main rupture. The claim was filed on June 16, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by 99 Ocean Ave., LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $36,000; the claim was filed on June 16, 2023; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231049
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a $35,000 settlement for a claim made by Joseph Hohenrieder against San Francisco due to property damage from flooding linked to a water main rupture. The claim was filed on November 28, 2022, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Joseph Hohenrieder against the City and County of San Francisco for $35,000; the claim was filed on November 28, 2022; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231050
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a $39,000 settlement for Trung Lam's claim against San Francisco related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on April 26, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Trung Lam against the City and County of San Francisco for $39,000; the claim was filed on April 26, 2023; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231051
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a $65,000 settlement for a claim made by Gil Orozco against the city due to property damage from flooding linked to a water main rupture. The claim was filed on December 8, 2022, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Gil Orozco against the City and County of San Francisco for $65,000; the claim was filed on December 8, 2022; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231052
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a payment of $46,867 to Rigoberto Herrera for property damage due to flooding from a water main rupture. The claim was filed on February 24, 2023, and the settlement has now been finalized.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Rigoberto Herrera against the City and County of San Francisco for $46,867; the claim was filed on February 24, 2023; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231053
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a payment of $37,197.48 to Dolores Street Community Services to settle a claim for property damage due to flooding from a water main rupture. The claim was filed on April 20, 2023, and the settlement has now been officially approved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Dolores Street Community Services against the City and County of San Francisco for $37,197.48; the claim was filed on April 20, 2023; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231110
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a $100,000 settlement for a claim by Sentinel Insurance Company related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on March 23, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Sentinel Insurance Company, Ltd. against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the claim was filed on March 23, 2023; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#230924
Nov 28, 2023

The ordinance creates a special zoning district for non-profit arts education at 800 Chestnut Street, allowing for specific uses and protections for arts organizations in that area. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 49, Lot No. 1, generally bounded by Francisco Street, Jones Street, Chestnut Street, and Leavenworth Street, and numbered as 800 Chestnut Street); amending the Zoning Map to show the Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0 /2
Resolution#231009
Nov 28, 2023

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use up to $3.9 million in state grant funding for the Buchanan Mall Project, ensuring the park remains public open space forever. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the grant contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend up to $3,900,000 in grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Mall Project; to enter into a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation that require, among other things, that RPD maintain the park as public open space in perpetuity; to record a Declaration of Restrictions on the Buchanan Mall property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0748, Lot No. 033, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0757, Lot No. 026, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0772, Lot No. 023, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0781, Lot No. 035, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0795, Lot No. 028, providing notice of these restrictions; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications or amendments to the Grant Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#231111
Nov 28, 2023

The resolution approves a lease agreement between the Port Commission and Recology San Francisco for a large space at Pier 96, which will generate about $369,500 in monthly revenue for the Port over a term of approximately 74 months. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease L-17035 with Recology San Francisco, a California corporation, located at Pier 96 for approximately 196,369 square feet of shed, outbuilding and loading dock space, and approximately 252,319 square feet of paved land and yard space which will initially generate revenue to the Port of approximately $369,500 per month, for a term of approximately 74 months, effective upon approval of this Resolution; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into 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 contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231116
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves changes to the lease agreements between the Port and Seawall Lot 337 Associates, LLC, related to the Mission Rock Project, and allows for amendments that do not significantly increase the city's obligations. It also includes findings under environmental law and authorizes the Port's Executive Director to make necessary modifications to the lease.

Resolution approving certain amendments to the form of the Parcel Lease between the Port and Seawall Lot 337 Associates, LLC, a subsidiary agreement under the Disposition and Development Agreement for the Mission Rock Project; approving certain amendments to the Leases for Parcel A, Parcel B, Parcel F, and Parcel G with affiliates of Developer; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into amendments or modifications to the First Amendment to Parcel Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Resolution.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey
7-0
Motion#231095
Nov 28, 2023

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to perform two extra audits in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, focusing on how Public Works manages street cleaning and how interdepartmental agreements are handled across the city. It has been approved and is now set to be carried out.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two additional performance audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 on the management of street cleaning by Public Works and of interdepartmental agreements citywide.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231028
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution adds new street signs that read "LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District" to 26 existing signs in the South of Market neighborhood to honor the history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community. It follows the guidelines set by the Commemorative Street Plaque Ordinance in the Public Works Code.

Resolution adding placemaking street signs reading "LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District" to 26 existing street signs in the South of Market neighborhood in the vicinity of LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District generally bounded by Brannan Street, Third Street, Mission Street, 12th Street, and Division Street in recognition and honor of the extensive history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community pursuant to the Commemorative Street Plaque Ordinance in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq.

TransportationEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
5-0 /1
Resolution#231115
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution designates the 200 block of Grove Street as "MTT Way" to honor Michael Tilson Thomas for his contributions to San Francisco's arts and culture during his tenure as Music Director of the Symphony. It also celebrates his 79th birthday.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name “MTT Way” to the 200 block of Grove Street in recognition of San Francisco Symphony Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas’s tremendous impact on San Francisco and local arts and culture in the City throughout his 25 years as the Symphony’s Music Director, and in celebration of his 79th birthday, in accordance with Public Works Code, Section 789 et seq.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
5-0 /1
Resolution#231104
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows Universal Life Corral, LLC to obtain a liquor license for their business, The Stud, located at 1123 Folsom Street. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it meets local needs.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Universal Life Corral, LLC, to do business as the Stud, located at 1123 Folsom Street (District 6), 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
7-0
Ordinance#231223
Nov 28, 2023

This ordinance requires businesses that want to provide parcel delivery services to obtain special permission and prohibits these services from being offered as a secondary use alongside other businesses. It also updates zoning regulations to align with these new requirements and confirms that the changes are in line with environmental and planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require Conditional Use authorizations for establishing Parcel Delivery Service uses, prohibit Non-Cannabis Parcel Delivery Service as an accessory use, and revise zoning control tables to reflect these changes; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
12-0
Ordinance#231216
Nov 28, 2023

This ordinance designates the Westwood Park Entrance Gateways and Pillars as a Landmark to protect their historical significance. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Westwood Park Entrance Gateways and Pillars, located at the intersections of Miramar Avenue and Monterey Boulevard, Miramar Avenue and Ocean Avenue, and Judson Avenue and Frida Kahlo Way, 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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
11-0
Ordinance#231225
Nov 28, 2023

The ordinance prohibits the sale and marketing of tobacco paraphernalia in the North of Market Special Use District and Lower Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District. It also states that if a tobacco paraphernalia establishment is not used for 180 days, it will be considered abandoned and cannot be restored.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit in the North of Market Special Use District (SUD) and Lower Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments where any Tobacco Paraphernalia is sold, delivered, distributed, furnished, or marketed, and to establish that after 180 days of non-use a legal non-conforming Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment in the SUD or NCD will be deemed abandoned, preventing its restoration; and 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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0 /1
Ordinance#231130
Nov 28, 2023

The ordinance requires buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit additional inspections focusing on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defects or damage. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Existing Building Code to require buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit supplemental inspection reports that will focus on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defective or damaged materials that may cause glass failure; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
12-0
Ordinance#230665
Nov 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $358,985,453 in bonds to fund various water projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing water debt and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself through these bond issuances.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $358,985,453 to finance the costs of various capital water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230666
Nov 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.05 billion in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,047,288,286 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
18-0
Resolution#220693
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to adjust its agreement with the Francisco Park Conservancy, giving them a credit of up to $443,000 for maintenance funding at Francisco Park over the next five years. This credit is intended to offset increased project costs due to PG&E construction requirements.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend its agreement with the Francisco Park Conservancy (FPC), to provide FPC a credit of up to $443,000 against its obligation to fund maintenance at Francisco Park over the next five years, to account for a portion of project cost increases generated by PG&E construction requirements.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#230505
Nov 27, 2023

This ordinance creates a special use district for the redevelopment of a cultural center at Wawona Street and 45th Avenue, including updates to the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and consistency with the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2513, Lot No. 026) to facilitate the redevelopment of a cultural center; amending the Zoning Map to show the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District; amending the Local Coastal Program to add the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District, subject to certification by the California Coastal Commission; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
15-0
Ordinance#230701
Nov 27, 2023

This ordinance allows for more types of businesses, including retail and restaurants, to operate on the ground floor in certain neighborhoods and modifies regulations for music venues and theaters. It also streamlines processes for business approvals and removes some neighborhood notice requirements for changes in use.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) permit additional commercial, retail, and restaurant uses on the ground floor in certain neighborhood commercial districts (NCDs) and residential districts; 2) principally permit Flexible Retail on the ground floor in certain NCDs and Chinatown mixed use districts; 3) principally permit Retail Professional Services uses on all floors and conditionally permit Non-Retail Professional Services on the ground floor in specified NCDs; 4) create regulations for music entertainment venues and non-profit theaters distinct from regulations for Bars; 5) allow Limited Corner Commercial Uses that are not Formula Retail in certain residential districts; 6) amend Section 311 to remove neighborhood notice requirements for changes of use in the Eastern Neighborhoods mixed use districts; 7) expand business types that qualify for the Planning Department priority review program and establish that the program will not apply in the North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District (SUD); 8) clarify that multiple allowable uses may co-locate on one site; 9) clarify and modify various other use regulations and processes; 10) permit additional retail and non-retail uses in specified NCDs; and 11) eliminate the Mission Street Formula Retail Restaurant Subdistrict; and 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
14-0
Ordinance#230768
Nov 27, 2023

The ordinance simplifies the approval process for neighborhood projects on sidewalks and public spaces, reduces fees for minor permits, and clarifies rules for commemorative plaques and encroachments. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline and authorize the approval of certain neighborhood amenities, also known as Love Our Neighborhoods Projects, in sidewalks and other public right-of-ways within the Department of Public Works’ jurisdiction, to reduce fees for certain minor encroachment permits, to waive certain annual encroachment assessments, to clarify the approval process for commemorative plaques, and to clarify the permitting, revocation, and restoration requirements for all minor encroachment permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#231137
Nov 27, 2023

This resolution allows for the creation of a special use district for a cultural center at 2700-45th Avenue and sends the amendment to the California Coastal Commission for review. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental assessment meets state requirements.

Resolution transmitting to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification an amendment to the Implementation Program portion of the certified Local Coastal Program for the creation of the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District on the parcel located at 2700-45th Avenue; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar
6-0
Resolution#230948
Nov 22, 2023

This resolution adds the street name "Panos Place" to a section of Corbin Place in honor of San Francisco resident Panagiotis Koutsoyannis. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Panos Place” to Corbin Place between the 100 and 200 block of Corbett Avenue in recognition of San Francisco resident Panagiotis Koutsoyannis.

TransportationEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Ordinance#231191
Nov 22, 2023

This ordinance prevents the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from conducting environmental reviews or moving forward with any project that would extend the West Harbor Marina beyond 150 feet from its current boundary. It aims to protect the existing marina area from potential expansion.

Ordinance prohibiting the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from performing environmental review of, or otherwise implementing, a project to clean up and reconstruct the Marina Yacht Harbor in a manner that would extend the West Harbor Marina by more than 150 feet from its current boundary.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan
12-0
Ordinance#231144
Nov 22, 2023

This ordinance corrects typographical errors and updates outdated references in the Planning and Administrative Codes to clarify the language without changing the substance. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Administrative Codes to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#230962
Nov 21, 2023

This ordinance allows the Airport Commission to purchase up to 14 used compressed natural gas transit buses from Phoenix without going through the usual competitive bidding process, for a total cost of up to $350,000. It also gives the Airport Director the authority to negotiate the agreement's terms within that budget.

Ordinance waiving competitive bidding requirements in the Administrative Code, and all other requirements in the Administrative Code, Environment Code, or other parts of the Municipal Code as applied to a commodities purchase, to authorize the Airport Commission to procure up to 14 used compressed natural gas transit buses from the City of Phoenix, which owns and operates Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, for an amount not to exceed $350,000; and authorizing the Airport Director to negotiate the terms of the agreement consistent with the not to exceed amount.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0 /1
Resolution#231000
Nov 21, 2023

This resolution approves a lease agreement for a portion of property at 2205 Jennings Street for three years at an annual rent of $264,000, with a 3% increase each year and an option to extend for five more years. It also allows the Director of Property to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of a portion of the real property located at 2205 Jennings Street with J.D. Harney, Inc., a California corporation, John Daniel Harney and Bernadette Patricia Harney, Co-Trustees or Successor Trustee of the John Daniel Harney and Bernadette Patricia Harney Revocable Living Trust Under Agreement dated August 13, 1987, as Community Property, and MM1495Wall LP, a California Limited partnership, for an initial three-year term at an annual base rent of $264,000 (or the monthly amount of $22,000); plus 3% annual increases to base rent; plus one five-year extension option to further extend the term of the Lease; the Lease will be effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into 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.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231035
Nov 21, 2023

This resolution allows the city to lease property at 42 Gough Street to Gough Club, LLC for three years at an initial rent of $44,472 per year, with annual increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of real property located at 42 Gough Street, with Gough Club, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, for a three year term at an initial base rent of $44,472 per year with annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index of 3% to 5%, with one option to extend for one-year, effective upon approval of this Resolution; authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231084
Nov 21, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of the Environment to accept and use a $605,620 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to expand an electric bicycle pilot program for delivery workers over three years. It also authorizes the department's director to manage the grant agreement and related contracts.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of the Environment (“Environment Department”) to accept and expend a grant of $605,620 for a term of three years from September 12, 2023, through September 11, 2026, from the United States Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office to expand an electric bicycle pilot for delivery workers; and to authorize the Director of the Environment Department to enter into and execute the Grant Agreement and amendments thereto, and to execute the contracts between the City and various agencies consistent with the aforementioned proposal and necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#231018
Nov 20, 2023

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to Fig & Thistle at 313 Ivy Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to 7682 LLC, to do business as Fig & Thistle, located at 313 Ivy Street (District 5), 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
6-0 /1
Ordinance#230862
Nov 17, 2023

This ordinance temporarily suspends the annual registration requirement and fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts until December 31, 2024. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to temporarily suspend the annual registration requirement and registration fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts through December 31, 2024; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Filed
3-0
Ordinance#231185
Nov 17, 2023

This ordinance allows homeowners to remove unauthorized units from single-family homes without needing special permission, provided they meet certain criteria. It also ensures that homes that benefit from this exemption are still subject to rent increase limits under the Rent Ordinance.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit in a single-family home where the owner satisfies certain eligibility criteria, waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit where that unit requires and is ineligible for waivers from open space, or dwelling unit exposure requirements, or the unit does not meet minimum floor area and floor-to-ceiling height requirements, and update the required Conditional Use Authorization findings for removal of an unauthorized unit to account for the history of tenancies in that unit; amending the Administrative Code to require that where an owner obtains an exemption from the Conditional Use Authorization requirement to remove an unauthorized unit from a qualifying single-family home, the single-family home shall be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#230996
Nov 17, 2023

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit by returning $130,401.66 in fees to the plaintiffs who challenged the denial of their application to convert a building into condominiums. The settlement also includes waiving the City’s litigation costs and withdrawing both parties' appeals.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Adam Smith, et al., against the City and County of San Francisco for return of the Expedited Conversion Program fee in the amount of $130,401.66; the lawsuit was filed on September 28, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-21-517578; entitled Adam Smith, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit challenges the Board of Supervisors’ denial of Petitioners’ application to convert their six-unit building at 424-434 Francisco Street to condominiums under the City’s Expedited Conversion Program (Subd. Code, Section 1396.4); the settlement includes return of Petitioners’ Expedited Conversion Program fee and waiver of the City’s litigation costs; other material terms of the settlement are the parties’ agreement to withdraw their respective appeals.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0 /1
Resolution#230967
Nov 17, 2023

This resolution allows The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to lease part of the property at 2789-25th Street for 20 years at no cost, with options to extend for an additional 20 years. It also ensures that the lease complies with city planning policies and authorizes the Director of Property to make minor adjustments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of a portion of the real property located at 2789-25th Street to The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for an initial term of twenty years at an annual base rent of $0 plus two 10-year extension options to extend, to commence upon execution of the Lease, after approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, in their respective sole and absolute discretion; finding the proposed transaction is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; adopting California Environmental Quality Act findings; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into 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 this Resolution.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#231027
Nov 17, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use $12,440,735 in cash and in-kind grants from the Friends of Jackson Park for renovating Jackson Playground. It also permits the General Manager of RPD to make necessary changes to the grant that do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend cash and in-kind grants from the Friends of Jackson Park valued at $12,440,735 for the renovation of Jackson Playground for the project term of upon approval of Board of Supervisors until Notice of Substantial Completion; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications to the Grant that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0 /1
Resolution#231024
Nov 17, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to declare an emergency for repairs to the Trocadero Clubhouse, with a budget limit of $1,850,000. It has been officially approved by the city.

Resolution approving the Recreation and Park Department General Manager’s declaration of emergency under Administrative Code, Section 6.60, for the repairs to the Trocadero Clubhouse, with an estimated not to exceed amount of $1,850,000.

Public SafetyEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#231025
Nov 17, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to declare an emergency for winter storm clean-up at Sigmund Stern Grove and other facilities, with a budget cap of $2.1 million. It has been officially approved to expedite the necessary cleanup efforts.

Resolution approving the Recreation and Park Department General Manager’s declaration of emergency under Administrative Code, Section 6.60, for winter storm clean-up at Sigmund Stern Grove and other Recreation and Park facilities, with an estimated not to exceed cost of $2,100,000.

Public SafetyEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0 /1
Hearing#230916
Nov 15, 2023

This hearing will review the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and its annual reports from the last three fiscal years, assessing its effectiveness and impact on local businesses and workforce. Various city departments will be asked to provide information on the PLA's performance and outcomes.

Hearing to consider the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that was executed; the annual reports for fiscal years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 that highlight the efforts, accomplishments, and challenges encountered; and the preliminary, high-level methodology developed to evaluate whether the PLA has promoted the efficient, economical, and timely completion of PLA-covered projects, the costs of covered projects, and the PLA’s impact on Local Business Enterprises and the local workforce; and requesting the Controller’s Office, City Administrator’s Office, Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Filed
5-0 /1
Hearing#231187
Nov 15, 2023

This legislation involves a hearing for individuals who want to express their support or opposition to a decision made by Public Works regarding a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street. The hearing is scheduled because an appeal has been filed by Deepa Varma against the approval of the Tentative Parcel Map for this two-lot subdivision.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated November 1, 2023, approving a Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028. (District 9) (Appellant: Deepa Varma) (Filed: November 13, 2023)

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Filed
10-0
Motion#231188
Nov 15, 2023

This motion approves a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, allowing the property to be divided into two lots. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
15-0
Motion#231190
Nov 15, 2023

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings regarding the Board of Supervisors' decision to reject a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not proceed further.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Killed
15-0
Ordinance#231125
Nov 15, 2023

This ordinance updates local findings referenced in several San Francisco building codes and directs the Clerk to send the updated ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law. It ensures that local regulations align with state requirements.

Ordinance amending the local findings included by reference in the following Ordinances: 1) 2022 San Francisco Building Code (Ordinance No. 225-22); 2) 2022 San Francisco Green Building Code (Ordinance No. 227-22); 3) 2022 San Francisco Mechanical Code (Ordinance No. 228-22); 4) San Francisco Plumbing Code (Ordinance No. 230-22); and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#231164
Nov 15, 2023

This ordinance allows for certain fees to be waived for development projects along the Downtown Rail Extension corridor. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally waive certain fees for projects along the corridor of the Downtown Rail Extension; 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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#231176
Nov 15, 2023

This resolution designates the 0 Block of Shannon Street as "Veterans Alley" to honor The San Francisco Veterans Mural Project. It recognizes the project's contribution to the community in the Tenderloin.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name "Veterans Alley" to the 0 Block of Shannon Street in recognition of The San Francisco Veterans Mural Project (known colloquially as “Veterans Alley”), a community-based mural project located in the Tenderloin.

TransportationEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Resolution#231202
Nov 14, 2023

This resolution approves an emergency declaration to replace essential equipment at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, with costs exceeding $250,000. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving the Director of Public Works’ declaration of emergency under Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to replace chiller, boiler, and cooling tower and perform associated repair and upgrades at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital located at 1001 Potrero Avenue, estimated to cost in excess of $250,000; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Public SafetyPublic HealthEnvironment
Passed
10-0
Motion#231156
Nov 14, 2023

This motion approves the final map for a new five-unit condominium project at 1776 Green Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11095, a five-unit new residential condominium project, located at 1776 Green Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0544, Lot No. 006; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0 /1
Ordinance#231192
Nov 14, 2023

This ordinance allows a food service shared space at 1429 Mendell Street to be treated as a curbside shared space, bypassing certain Administrative Code requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow a food service shared space located at 1429 Mendell Street to be considered as a curbside shared space, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
11-0
Resolution#230890
Nov 10, 2023

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to a business called Ad Hoc at 779 Bush 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 premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to 790 Bush Street Ventures, Inc., to do business as Ad Hoc, located at 779 Bush 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 conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230891
Nov 10, 2023

This resolution approves the transfer of a beer and wine liquor license to Valencia Whole Foods at 999 Valencia Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Valencia WF Inc., to do business as Valencia Whole Foods, located at 999 Valencia 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
Mayors Office
7-0
Ordinance#230734
Nov 9, 2023

This ordinance allows for exceptions to density limits on certain lots in San Francisco, potentially enabling more housing or development in those areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow density exceptions on lots subject to Numerical Density Limits; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
4-0
Ordinance#220709
Nov 9, 2023

This ordinance changes zoning rules in the Castro Street area to allow larger uses for landmark buildings and permits nighttime entertainment on the second floor with special approval. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to exclude Article 10 Landmark buildings from use size limitation and allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#231001
Nov 9, 2023

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to quickly hire contractors to repair sewer and water mains, as well as streets on Fillmore Street, due to damage from a water main failure. The total cost for these repairs is estimated to be up to $5 million.

Resolution approving an emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to contract resources to perform sewer main, water main, and street repairs on Fillmore Street between Green Street and Union Street, which were damaged by a water main failure, with a total estimated cost not to exceed $5,000,000.

Public SafetyEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#231011
Nov 9, 2023

This resolution accepts a donation of design documents worth approximately $1.3 million from the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza to help Public Works redesign Harvey Milk Plaza. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution accepting a gift of design documents with an estimated value at $1,275,000 from the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza to assist Public Works in the redesign of Harvey Milk Plaza; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Environment
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
6-0 /1
Ordinance#230735
Nov 9, 2023

This ordinance changes how residential density is controlled in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by removing specific numerical limits and instead using existing building regulations like height and bulk. It also confirms compliance with environmental laws and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the manner in which residential density is regulated in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by replacing residential numerical density limits with already-existing regulations on the built envelope of buildings, such as height, bulk, and setbacks; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Resolution#231172
Nov 7, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $1,044,792 grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for a hearing screening program for preschoolers, running from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,044,792 from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) through the University of California, San Francisco for participation in a program, entitled “Pure-tone audiometry versus otoacoustic emissions for preschool hearing screening,” for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthEnvironment
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231169
Nov 7, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $5.1 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project until December 31, 2024. It also establishes a deed restriction that permanently prohibits residential and certain commercial uses on the property.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for a term effective upon execution of the Grant Agreement through December 31, 2024, in the amount of $5,100,000 for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project; approving the associated grant agreement; approving the recording of a deed restriction that prohibits residential use and commercial uses defined as “sensitive” on the property in perpetuity; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#231126
Nov 7, 2023

This resolution approves a $175,000 settlement for a claim by Deven Gadula against the city related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on January 9, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Deven Gadula against the City and County of San Francisco for $175,000; the claim was filed on January 9, 2023; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

HousingEnvironment
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#231127
Nov 7, 2023

This resolution approves a $44,000 settlement for a claim made by Joan Assereto against the City due to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on March 10, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Joan Assereto against the City and County of San Francisco for $44,000; the claim was filed on March 10, 2023; the claim involves alleged property damage arising from flooding caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
5-0 /1
Ordinance#230834
Nov 7, 2023

This ordinance requires that any business sign work on designated landmark sites or in historic districts undergo a hearing with the Historic Preservation Commission instead of just an administrative review by Planning Department staff, specifically for major alterations. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and includes findings related to public welfare and consistency with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require compliance with the procedures of Planning Code, Article 10, for certain work involving a business sign on a designated landmark site or in a designated historic district, and to require a hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission rather than an administrative review by Planning Department staff of applications for a permit to install business signs to a Significant or Contributory building or a building in a Conservation District in the C-3 (Downtown) area, provided that the permit is for a Major Alteration; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Resolution#231056
Nov 6, 2023

This resolution approves a historical property contract for 2209 Webster Street between the property owners and the City, allowing for certain protections and benefits related to the property's historical status. It also authorizes city officials to finalize and record the contract.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin, as Trustees of The Foley Lin Family Trust dated June 20, 2023, the owners of 2209 Webster 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0