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This ordinance increases certain fees charged by the Planning Department to help cover costs associated with appeals to the Board of Supervisors. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Administrative Code by superseding certain provisions of Ordinance No. 149-16 to increase the surcharges on certain Planning Department fees to compensate the City for appeals of Planning Department actions to the Board of Supervisors; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance changes the zoning designation of certain parcels in San Francisco from a Production, Distribution and Repair District to a Public designation, allowing for different types of uses. It also increases the height limit for buildings on those parcels from 40 feet to 90 feet.
Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to change the zoning use district designation of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4877, Lot Nos. 001, 002, 003, and 004, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot Nos. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021, and 022, the full width of Bancroft Avenue between Griffith Street and Hawes Street, and the full widths of Griffith Street and Hawes Street between Carroll Avenue and Armstrong Avenue, collectively known as 1236 Carroll Avenue, from Production, Distribution and Repair District-2 (PDR-2) to Public (P); changing the height and bulk district designation of the aforementioned parcels and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot No. 001 from 40-X to 90-X; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.
This resolution allows Caldero LLC to transfer a beer and wine liquor license for their location at 2149 Union Street, 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 person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Caldero LLC, doing business as Caldero, located at 2149 Union Street (District 2), 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.
This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding the exemption from environmental review for a new AT&T wireless facility proposed at 350 Amber Drive. The facility will be installed on a tall monopole and includes multiple antennas and equipment, and the hearing is scheduled due to community objections.
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 May 29, 2025, for the proposed project at 350 Amber Drive, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 7521, Lot No. 005, which proposes to install a new AT&T Macro Wireless Telecommunications Facility on an approximately 104 foot tall monopole, consisting of 12 new antennas, and nine new remote radio units and ancillary equipment within the P (Public) Zoning District and OS (Open Space) Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Mitchell M. Tsai of Mitchell M. Tsai Law Firm on behalf of the Diamond Heights Community Association) (Filed October 27, 2025)
This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed AT&T wireless facility installation on a monopole at 350 Amber Drive. The hearing will address concerns or support from the community before the Planning Commission makes a final decision.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 209.2, 303, and 304 for a proposed project at 350 Amber Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 7521, Lot No. 005) identified in Planning Case No. 2024-004318CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21825, dated September 25, 2025, to install a new AT&T Macro Wireless Telecommunications Facility on an approximately 104 foot tall monopole, consisting of 12 new antennas, and nine new remote radio units and ancillary equipment within the P (Public) Zoning District and OS (Open Space) Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Mitchell M. Tsai of Mitchell M. Tsai Law Firm on behalf of the Diamond Heights Community Association) (Filed October 27, 2025)
This ordinance creates a special use district at 2245 Post Street, allowing for specific zoning regulations and land use controls in that area. It also includes environmental and planning findings to ensure consistency with city policies and public needs.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2245 Post Street Special Use District; making 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance creates the Chula-Abbey Early Residential Historic District in San Francisco, adding protections for its historical, architectural, and aesthetic landmarks. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix P to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Chula-Abbey Early Residential Historic District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This ordinance establishes the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District to protect its historical, architectural, and aesthetic significance. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix Q to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This ordinance updates the Planning Code by clarifying language and prohibiting massage establishments and sole practitioners from operating as accessory uses in residential areas. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to make various clarifying and typographical changes, and prohibit massage establishments and massage sole practitioner uses as accessory uses to residential uses; 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 resolution approves a contract between the owners of 530 Jackson Street and the city to preserve the historical property. It allows city officials to finalize and record the agreement.
Resolution approving a historical property contract between SFCA Real Estate Holdings LLC, the owners of 530 Jackson 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 approves a historical property contract between the owners of 1035 Howard Street and the City, allowing for certain protections and benefits for the property. It also authorizes city officials to finalize and record the contract.
Resolution approving an historical property contract between 1035 Howard LLC, the owners of 1035 Howard 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 legislation involves a hearing for people who want to express their support or objections regarding a decision made by Public Works to approve a tentative parcel map for a mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street. The hearing is scheduled due to an appeal filed by Don Lucchesi.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated November 7, 2025, approving a Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot vertical subdivision, five residential and 10 commercial mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5615, Lot Nos. 099, 100, 101. (District 9) (Appellant: Don Lucchesi) (Filed: November 17, 2025)
This motion approves a subdivision plan for a mixed-use development at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, which will include five residential units and ten commercial condominiums. 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 three-lot subdivision, five residential and 10 commercial mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5615, Lot Nos. 099, 100, 101; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings regarding the Board of Supervisors' decision to reject a proposed subdivision and mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge 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 three-lot subdivision, five residential and 10 commercial mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5615, Lot Nos. 099, 100, 101.
The ordinance eliminates the Folsom Street Entertainment Zone and establishes the West SoMa Entertainment Zone, defining specific streets included in this new area. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate the Folsom Street Entertainment Zone and create the West SoMa Entertainment Zone, to include the following streets: Folsom Street, between 12th and Russ Streets; Hallam Street, between Folsom Street and Brush Place; Langton Street, between Folsom Street and Decker Alley; Russ Street, between Minna and Folsom Streets; 7th Street between Folsom and Harrison Streets; 8th Street between Folsom and Harrison Streets; Harrison Street between 7th and 13th Streets; 12th Street between Harrison and Folsom Streets; 11th Street between Harrison and Folsom Streets; 10th Street between Harrison and Howard Streets; Howard Street between 10th and 11th Streets; Dore Street between Folsom and Sheridan Streets; 9th Street between Harrison and Folsom Streets; Ringgold Street between 8th and 9th Streets; and Heron Street between 8th Street and Berwick Place; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive, including environmental and planning consistency findings. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not proceed.
Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21825, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-004318CUA, for a proposed project located at 350 Amber Drive; making environmental findings; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $580,000 in-kind grant for designing and building the 22nd Street Trail Steps. It also permits the General Manager of RPD to make necessary adjustments to the grant agreement without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend an in-kind grant from the Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District valued at approximately $580,000 for the design and construction of the 22nd Street Trail Steps; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications 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 contract or this Resolution.
This legislation calls for a hearing to address the U.S. Navy's delay in disclosing airborne plutonium detection at the Hunter's Point Shipyard, aiming for full transparency and accountability regarding public health and safety. It seeks reports from various agencies to understand the situation and the protections that were in place during the delay.
Hearing to discuss the United States (U.S.) Navy's failure to promptly disclose the detection of airborne plutonium at the Hunter's Point Shipyard; to obtain full disclosure, ensure accountability, and protect the Bayview-Hunter's Point community as well as provide every document, every test result, and every explanation for this failure, and to outline what protections, if any, were in place during the eleven months the public was kept in the dark; the Navy identified contamination in November 2024 but did not report it to the City and County of San Francisco until October 2025, raising serious concerns about transparency, public health, and trust in federal oversight; and requesting the U.S. Navy, Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Public Health, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health to report.
This resolution allows San Francisco to accept an avigation easement from US 180 El Camino Owner, LLC for a development project at 180 El Camino Real, at no cost to the city. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and authorizes the Director of Property to make minor amendments to the easement as needed.
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and recording of an avigation easement by the City and County of San Francisco from US 180 El Camino Owner, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company for the development at 180 El Camino Real in South San Francisco, California, at no cost to the City and County of San Francisco; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant of avigation easement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
This resolution allows San Francisco to accept an avigation easement from Navdeep Bhakhri for a development project at 413 Alida Way in San Mateo County, at no cost to the city. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary amendments to the easement without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and recording of an avigation easement by the City and County of San Francisco from Navdeep Bhakhri for the development at 413 Alida Way in unincorporated San Mateo County, California, at no cost to the City and County of San Francisco; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant of avigation easement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
This ordinance allows certain medical cannabis dispensaries in San Francisco to convert into cannabis retail stores. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish a process for the conversion of certain Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Cannabis Retail establishments; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance requires that certain fees related to development applications be paid when the application is submitted and adjusts environmental review fees for larger projects. It also eliminates a separate fee schedule for specific categorical exemptions under state environmental law and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require certain Planning Department fees to be paid to the Department at the time the Development Application is submitted, modify the environmental review fees for large projects, and remove the separate fee schedule for “Class 32” categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act; 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 clarifies the time limits for appealing decisions made by the Zoning Administrator and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations. It also confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and public welfare needs.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code and the Planning Code to clarify time periods for appeals of decisions or determinations by the Zoning Administrator; 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 removes the need for contractors to submit a parking plan when applying for excavation permits for major work lasting 30 days or more, as well as for certain temporary street space occupancy permits. It also eliminates related fees and requirements for parking plan notices and reviews.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to eliminate the requirement for a contractor parking plan as a condition precedent for approval of excavation permits for major work that is 30 consecutive calendar days or longer and as a condition precedent of specified temporary street space occupancy permits for construction work, as well as the associated parking plan notice requirement and the parking plan review and inspection fees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance simplifies the process for designating public spaces and installing commemorative plaques in San Francisco to honor historically significant sites, events, or individuals. It removes the requirement for Public Works to hold a hearing on these applications.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline the requirements and approval processes for the commemorative designation of public right-of-way and public places and the installation of commemorative street plaques to honor sites, events, and persons of historical interest or significance to San Francisco; eliminating the requirement that Public Works hold a hearing on applications for a commemorative street plaque; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance allows the Department of Public Works to decide when contractors digging in public areas must have pollution liability insurance. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations is valid.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to authorize the Department of Public Works to determine the circumstances under which contractors performing excavation in the public right-of-way shall be required to obtain a pollution liability insurance policy; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Plumbing Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Plumbing Code that aligns with the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.
Ordinance repealing the 2022 Plumbing Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Plumbing Code consisting of the 2025 California Plumbing Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.
This ordinance repeals the 2022 Mechanical Code and replaces it with the 2025 Mechanical Code, which includes specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.
Ordinance repealing the 2022 Mechanical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Mechanical Code consisting of the 2025 California Mechanical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.
This ordinance repeals the 2022 Electrical Code and replaces it with the 2025 Electrical Code, which includes specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.
Ordinance repealing the 2022 Electrical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Electrical Code consisting of the 2025 California Electrical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.
This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Green Building Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Green Building Code that aligns with California's updated standards, effective January 1, 2026. It also includes necessary environmental and local condition findings and mandates the Clerk to submit the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission.
Ordinance repealing the 2022 Green Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Green Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings, findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code, and findings under the California Public Resources Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.
This ordinance repeals the current 2022 Existing Building Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Existing Building Code, which aligns with the updated California standards and includes local amendments. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Board of Supervisors will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.
Ordinance repealing the 2022 Existing Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Existing Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Existing Building Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.
This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Building Code and replaces it with the new 2025 Building Code, which includes updates from the 2025 California Building Code and Residential Code, tailored for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send the necessary documents to the California Building Standards Commission.
Ordinance repealing the 2022 Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.
This ordinance updates the Housing Code to align with the new 2025 Building Inspection Codes and will take effect on January 1, 2026. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Housing Code to update references to provisions of the 2025 Building Inspection Codes; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $50,000 related to allegations that its guaranteed income programs violated equal protection laws. The settlement includes non-monetary terms and resolves claims made by the Californians For Equal Rights Foundation and others.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Californians For Equal Rights Foundation, Ruth Parker, and Ellen Lee Zhou against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000 and non-monetary terms; the lawsuit was filed on May 31, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-606796; entitled Californians For Equal Rights Foundation et al. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves Plaintiffs’ allegation that the City participated in one or more guaranteed income program the terms of which violated the Equal Protection Cause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the equal protection guarantee in Article I, section 7 of the California Constitution, and/or Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
This resolution approves a $35,000 settlement for a claim by Martha Hidalgo Rosado against San Francisco related to property damage from flooding due to a water main rupture. The claim was filed on June 16, 2025, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Martha Hidalgo Rosado against the City and County of San Francisco for $35,000; the claim was filed on June 16, 2025; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to have been caused by a water main rupture.
This resolution approves a $400,000 settlement with Zurich American Insurance Company for a claim related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on June 4, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Zurich American Insurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $400,000; the claim was filed on June 4, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to have been caused by a water main rupture.
This resolution approves an agreement with the Owners’ Association to manage the Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2040. It is established under California law to enhance the area's business environment and public spaces.
Resolution approving an agreement with the nonprofit Owners’ Association for the administration and management of the property-based business improvement district known as the "Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District;" pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code, Section 36651, for a period commencing January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2040.
The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $6,030,000 related to personal injury and wrongful death claims involving a City tree. This settlement resolves the case filed by Stephanie York, James Edward Brown, and Kayla Briers against the City and County of San Francisco.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stephanie York, James Edward Brown, and Kayla Briers against the City and County of San Francisco for $6,030,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 4, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608132; entitled Stephanie York, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury and wrongful death caused by a City tree.
This resolution approves the purchase of easements from Sunol Glen Unified School District for an underground water pipeline and construction access, totaling up to $50,000. It authorizes the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the agreement.
Resolution approving the revised terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and/or City’s Director of Property to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deeds with Sunol Glen Unified School District for the acquisition of a 4,008-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances and a 34,834-square-foot temporary construction easement on and across a portion of Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Block No. 096-0155-004-01, known as 11601 Main Street, Sunol, for $35,000 plus an administrative fee of $5,000 and up to $10,000 in closing costs, for a total amount not to exceed $50,000 which will be effective on the date the agreement is executed by both parties, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
This resolution approves an increase of $7 million to a contract with GEI Consultants for engineering services related to dam and reservoir projects, raising the total contract amount to $18 million. The work includes design services for the Moccasin Dam and planning for the O’Shaughnessy Dam, scheduled to start in April 2020 and estimated to be completed by April 2031.
Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0138.B, Engineering Services for Dams and Reservoirs, with GEI Consultants, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $7,000,000 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $18,000,000, with no change to the contract duration, with work starting in April 2020 and an estimated completion date of April 2031, to add design services for the Moccasin Dam and Reservoir Long Term Improvement Project and planning and design services to the O’Shaughnessy Dam Outlet Works Phase II Project under the Hetch Hetchy Water Capital Improvement Program, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
The resolution extends La Cocina, Inc.'s lease of City-owned property at 101 Hyde Street for an additional five years, maintaining the annual rent at $12,000. It also allows the Director of Property to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the City's obligations.
Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to execute a Second Amendment to a Lease between the City and La Cocina, Inc. related to the lease of City-owned property located at 101 Hyde Street to extend the lease for an additional five years, from January 1, 2027, for a total term of July 9, 2019, through December 31, 2031, with no change to the annual base rent of $12,000; make certain modifications to the Second Amendment to Lease and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; 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.
The ordinance redefines "Family" in the Planning Code to include any group of people living together without numeric limits on unrelated members or meal-sharing requirements. It also classifies small Residential Care Facilities as Residential Uses and clarifies the Zoning Administrator's authority to enforce regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define a “Family” as a “Household,” eliminate numeric limits on unrelated family members and requirements that family members share meals, classify Residential Care Facilities that serve six or fewer persons as Residential Uses, include certain groups of six or fewer people and associated operators as a “Household”; clarify the Zoning Administrator’s enforcement authority to administratively subpoena documents; 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 resolution allows Big Skye LLC, operating as Club 895, to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at 895 O'Farrell Street. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it meets the needs of the community.
Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Big Skye LLC, doing business as Club 895, located at 895 O'Farrell 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.
This resolution extends the agreement between the Recreation and Park Department and Active Network, LLC for managing city recreation programs and facility reservations for an additional two years, ending December 31, 2027. The annual contract amount remains unchanged at $100,000, and certain standard contractual clauses will be updated.
Resolution authorizing a two-year extension of the agreement amendment between the Recreation and Park Department and Active Network, LLC for use of City recreation programs and facility reservations beginning December 31, 2025, for a total term of January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2027, with no change to the contract amount of $100,000 annually, and to update certain standard contractual clauses.
This resolution extends a contract with Hyde Street Community Services, Inc. for mental health services by two years and increases the funding by nearly $11.8 million, bringing the total contract amount to approximately $38.8 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Hyde Street Community Services, Inc., to provide mental health services, to extend the term by two years from June 30, 2026, for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2028, and to increase the amount by $11,758,765 for a total not to exceed amount of $38,789,762; and to authorize DPH 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 creates the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District, which is a designated area with specific planning and zoning regulations. It also includes environmental and public welfare findings to support the establishment of this district.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District generally bounded by Kirkwood Avenue to the northeast, Rankin Street to the southeast, McKinnon Avenue to the southwest, and Toland Street to the northwest; making 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
The ordinance approves a development agreement for a 17.1-acre site at Toland Street and Kirkwood Avenue, allowing the construction of two multi-story buildings for production, distribution, and repair activities. It includes provisions for a rooftop solar array, ground-floor maker space, and compliance with various city planning and labor regulations.
Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Prologis, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for the development of an approximately 17.1-acre site located at Toland Street at Kirkwood Avenue with two multi-story production, distribution, and repair buildings in a core industrial area, including 1,646,000 square feet of production, distribution, and repair, space for non-retail sales and service, automotive, and retail uses, a rooftop solar array, ground-floor maker space, and streets built to City standard; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; approving certain development impact fees for the Project and waiving certain Planning Code fees and requirements; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of Labor and Employment Code, Articles 131, 132, 103, 104, and 106, and Administrative Code, Chapters 56, 14B, 82, 83, and 23; and ratifying certain actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.
This ordinance establishes the Fillmore Entertainment Zone, which is designated for entertainment activities along specific sections of Fillmore Street and O'Farrell Street. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Fillmore Entertainment Zone, on Fillmore Street between Sutter and McAllister Streets and O’Farrell Street between Steiner and Fillmore Streets; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This legislation involves a hearing for people who want to express their support or opposition to a final environmental review for a project at 570 Market Street. The review, known as a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration, was approved by the Planning Commission and is part of a legal process under California's environmental laws.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed project at 570 Market Street, identified in Planning Case No. 2019-017622ENV, and affirmed on appeal by the Planning Commission and issued on May 19, 2025. (District 3) (Appellants: Brian B. Flynn of Lozeau Drury LLP, on behalf of BCal 44 Montgomery Property LLC; Anna C. Shimko of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, on behalf of CPH 564, LP) (Filed October 10, 2025)
This motion confirms that the Planning Commission has approved an environmental review for the 570 Market Street project, indicating that it meets the necessary environmental standards. The approval allows the project to move forward while addressing potential environmental impacts.
Motion affirming the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act, for the proposed 570 Market Street project.
This motion aimed to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of an environmental review for the 570 Market Street project. However, it was ultimately not passed.
Motion conditionally reversing the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed 570 Market Street project, 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 reverse the Planning Commission's approval of an environmental review for the 570 Market Street project. However, the motion was ultimately not passed.
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed 570 Market Street project.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,150,000 grant for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project and requires the park to remain open for public recreation for 20 years after completion. It also permits the department to make necessary changes to the grant agreement without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,150,000 from the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Measure AA Grant for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project; to enter into the associated grant agreement (as required by Charter, Section 9.118(a)) that requires the continued operation of the property for public recreation for a period of 20-years upon project completion; and to enter into modifications and amendments to the grant agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $2 million grant from the EPA for environmental cleanup and redevelopment at India Basin Shoreline Park from October 2025 to October 2029. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the grant agreement without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the Brownfield Cleanup Program to support environmental remediation and park redevelopment at India Basin Shoreline Park (Project) for a term of October 1, 2025, through to estimated end date of October 31, 2029; approving the associated grant agreement; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department General Manager acting in consultation with the City Attorney to enter into modifications and amendments 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.
This resolution calls for the creation of a San Francisco Green Bank, a non-depository municipal finance corporation, to support green projects in the city. It urges the Treasurer and Tax Collector to design and establish this bank, pending available funding.
Resolution urging the Treasurer and Tax Collector to design and establish a non-depository municipal finance corporation, to be known as the San Francisco Green Bank, subject to the appropriation of funds for such work.
This ordinance establishes a permit process for installing hydrogen-fueling station equipment in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.
Ordinance amending the Building Code to create a permit and permitting process for Hydrogen-Fueling Station Equipment installation; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance amends the Planning Code to eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and expand allowable uses and size limits in several commercial districts, including North Beach, Polk Street, Pacific Avenue, Nob Hill, and Jackson Square. It also updates the Zoning Map to reflect these changes and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate certain controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, 2) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, 3) expand allowable uses in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, 4) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Nob Hill Special Use District, and 5) reduce limitations on Restaurants and Bars in the Jackson Square Special Use District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect removal of the North Beach 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 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance allows certain limited commercial businesses to expand in San Francisco, as long as they do not convert or demolish residential properties. It also gives the Zoning Administrator the authority to approve these expansions into rear yards while ensuring compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Limited Commercial Uses to expand, provided the expansion does not result in conversion or demolition of residential uses, and allowing the Zoning Administrator to approve Limited Commercial Use expansions into the rear yard; 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 modifies the Shared Spaces Program by removing the Planning Department's role in design review and eliminating certain application requirements, such as community outreach and public notice. It also amends the Public Works Code to streamline the application process for shared spaces.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code provisions related to the Shared Spaces Program to remove the Planning Department as a coordinating entity conducting design review, eliminate application requirements of documented community outreach and neighbor notice, and eliminate public accessibility and alternate public seating requirements; amending the Public Works Code to eliminate requirements of public notice of application; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance requires property owners to replace any residential units they demolish and provides relocation assistance to affected tenants, especially those with lower incomes. It also establishes stricter conditions for demolition permits and enhances tenant protections against harassment and improper buyout agreements.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) require property owners seeking to demolish residential units to replace all units that are being demolished; 2) prohibit demolition permits for five years if a tenant vacated a unit in the building to be demolished due to harassment or under an improper buyout agreement, subject to certain conditions; 3) require relocation assistance to affected occupants of units being demolished and to former occupants of those units who vacated due to certain buyout agreements, owner move-ins, pursuant to the Ellis Act, or due to serious and imminent hazards, with additional assistance and protections for lower-income tenants; 4) modify the Planning Code definition of demolition; 5) modify the conditional use criteria that apply to projects to demolish residential units; amending the Administrative Code to 6) require landlords to provide additional relocation assistance to lower-income tenants who are being required to vacate temporarily due to capital improvements or rehabilitation work; 7) update the standards and procedures for hearings related to tenant harassment; 8) require additional disclosures in buyout agreements; 9) require an additional disclosure in notice of intent to withdraw units under the Ellis Act; 10) making various non-substantive changes and clarifications; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This ordinance allows San Francisco to enforce vending permit requirements for certain merchandise on City property, introducing penalties such as warnings, fines, and misdemeanors for violations. It also aligns local regulations with California Senate Bill 276 and includes findings from the Public Works Director regarding targeted merchandise.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code in accordance with California Senate Bill 276 (2025) to authorize the enforcement of vending permit requirements through warnings, infractions, misdemeanors, and fines up to $1,000 for vending certain types of merchandise that are common targets of retail theft, on City property without a permit; amending the Port Code to conform with those amendments; making additional conforming amendments consistent with Senate Bill 276; accepting the recommendations and findings of the Public Works Director pertaining to such targeted merchandise and adopting such findings; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This resolution allows The Roxie Theatre to obtain a special liquor license to sell beer and wine, determining that it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-69 Special On-Sale Beer and Wine Theatre liquor license to The Roxie Theatre, to do business as Roxie Theater, located at 3117-16th 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.
This ordinance creates a special district for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at 530 Sansome Street, allowing for streamlined approval processes and height increases for certain properties. It also includes provisions for reviewing the landmark status of a nearby building and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District, including a conditional use review and approval process allowing streamlined approval and exceptions from certain Planning Code requirements and the conditional rescission of an existing Article 10 landmark designation of 447 Battery Street within the Special Use District; revising the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017 within the Special Use District; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This resolution officially names a section of 16th Street as "Jim Marshall Way" to honor his impact on San Francisco's cultural and music history. The new street name will be located between Noe Street and Castro Street.
Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “Jim Marshall Way” on 16th Street between Noe Street and Castro Street, in recognition of his contributions to capturing the cultural and music history of San Francisco.
This resolution designates Firehouse: Hose Company No. 30 at 1757 Waller Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance for future generations.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Firehouse : Hose Company No. 30, located at 1757 Waller Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1250, Lot No. 029.
This resolution designates Maud’s, located at 929-941 Cole Street, as a landmark under the Planning Code, recognizing its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building's character and heritage for future generations.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Maud’s, 929-941 Cole Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1272, Lot No. 003.
This resolution designates St. Matthew’s Church as a historic landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its architectural and cultural significance. The church is located at 3281-16th Street in San Francisco.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Matthew’s Church, located at 3281-16th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3567, Lot No. 034.
This resolution designates St. Nicholas Cathedral as a landmark under the city's Planning Code, recognizing its historical and architectural significance. The designation aims to protect the building from alterations that could compromise its integrity.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Nicholas Cathedral, 2005 15th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3558, Lot No. 074.
This resolution designates St. Paul's Church as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical and architectural significance. The church is located at 1660 Church Street.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Paul's Church, located at 1660 Church Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6619, Lot No. 001.
This resolution designates the property at 102 Guerrero Street as a landmark, which means it will be recognized for its historical or architectural significance. This designation helps protect the building from alterations that could compromise its character.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for 102 Guerrero Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3534, Lot No. 068.
This resolution designates the Bank of Italy Branch Building at 400-410 Castro Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve the building's historical significance and protect it from potential alterations or demolition.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Bank of Italy Branch Building, located at 400-410 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2647 Lot No. 035.
This resolution designates the Bob Ross House at 4200 20th Street as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building for future generations.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Bob Ross House, 4200 20th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2696 Lot No. 014A.
This resolution designates the Castro Rock Steam Baths as a historic landmark, protecting its architectural and cultural significance. This designation is part of the city's efforts to preserve important sites within San Francisco.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Castro Rock Steam Baths, located at 578-582 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2695, Lot No. 013.
This resolution designates the San Francisco AIDS Foundation building at 514-520 Castro Street as a historic landmark. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance under the city's Planning Code.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, 514-520 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2695, Lot No. 002.
This resolution designates the Most Holy Redeemer Church Complex as a landmark, which includes the church, rectory, convent, and school located on Diamond Street. This designation aims to preserve the historical and architectural significance of these buildings.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Most Holy Redeemer Church Complex, consisting of 110 Diamond Street (Church), 100 Diamond Street (Rectory), 115 Diamond Street (Convent), 117 Diamond Street (School); Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2693, Lot No. 002 (Church), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2693, Lot No. 001 (Rectory), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2694, Lot No. 033 (Convent), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2694, Lot No. 028 (School).
This resolution designates Sha’ar Zahav, located at 220 Danvers Street, as a historic landmark under the city's Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance and protect it from potential alterations or demolitions.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Sha’ar Zahav (Historic Location), located at 220 Danvers Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2702, Lot No. 019.
This resolution designates Engine Company No. 13 at 1458 Valencia Street as a landmark, protecting its historical significance. It is part of the city's efforts to preserve important cultural and architectural sites.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Engine Company No.13, 1458 Valenica Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6531, Lot No. 011.
This ordinance designates the Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street as a Landmark, which provides it with special protections and recognition. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street, in the south side Mission Street between 5th and 6th Streets, 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.
This resolution allows the Department of the Environment to use a $400,000 prize from the U.S. Department of Energy to create a plan for upgrading up to 200 homes in San Francisco with electric heat pump water heaters and energy efficiency improvements. It also authorizes the department to sign contracts needed to implement this project.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of the Environment (“Environment Department”) to accept and expend a prize in the amount of $400,000, which was confirmed as received by the Environment Department on December 12, 2023, from the United States Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, to develop a pilot implementation plan to upgrade up to 200 San Francisco homes with electric heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and energy efficiency measures; and to execute the contracts between the City and the Co-applicants necessary to carry out the purposes of the project for which the prize was awarded.
This resolution allows the Department of the Environment to use a $400,000 prize from the U.S. Department of Energy to upgrade 20 homes in San Francisco with electric heat pump water heaters and energy efficiency improvements. It was passed retroactively to confirm the funding received on March 17, 2025.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of the Environment (“Environment Department”) to accept and expend a prize in the amount of $400,000 which was confirmed as received by the Environment Department on March 17, 2025, from the United States Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, to implement a pilot program to upgrade 20 San Francisco homes with electric heat pump water heaters and energy efficiency measures.