Legislation

This ordinance proposes to raise the fees for filing and for each word in paid ballot arguments in San Francisco's Municipal Elections Code. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to increase the filing fee and per word fee for paid ballot arguments.

This resolution approves a contract between Nibello LLC, the owners of 331 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the city to preserve the historical status of the property. It also allows the Planning Director and Assessor-Recorder to finalize and document the agreement.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Nibello LLC, the owners of 331 Pennsylvania Avenue, 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.

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 motion disapproves the Planning Commission's earlier approval for a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive. As a result, the project cannot proceed as planned.

Motion disapproving 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 at 350 Amber Drive.

This ordinance removes the Fire Commission's power to appoint the Fire Department physician and updates the qualifications needed for one of the Deputy Fire Chief positions. It has been officially passed.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the Fire Commission’s authority to appoint the Fire Department physician and to revise the required qualifications for one of the Deputy Fire Chiefs.

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 requires the Arts Commission to create a certification process to identify San Francisco artists who qualify for affordable housing. The goal is to support artists in securing housing that is financially accessible.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Arts Commission to develop and administer a certification process to identify artists in San Francisco who may be eligible for affordable housing for artists.

This resolution approves an amendment to the advertising lease at the airport, allowing Clear Channel Outdoor to promote large sporting events and establishing a new rent structure for those advertising spaces. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Airport Advertising Lease No. 12-0231 between Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC d/b/a Clear Channel Airports, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, for the addition of premises solely for the promotion of large sporting events and establishing a new rent structure for those locations.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $140,000 related to a personal injury claim filed by Bruno Mincin against the City for an incident on a sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in June 2024 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Bruno Mincin against the City and County of San Francisco for $140,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 25, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-615897; entitled Bruno Mincin v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This resolution approves the Police Commission's Statement of Purpose, which outlines its role and responsibilities in overseeing the police department. It was passed in accordance with the city's charter requirements.

Resolution approving the Police Commission’s Statement of Purpose, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.102(2).

This ordinance establishes the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution to workers who haven't been paid by their employers for violations of city labor laws. It allows the fund to receive penalty payments from employers and requires the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to manage the fund and distribute payments to eligible workers.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution and timely payment to workers who have not received payment from their employers for violations of City worker protection laws; to authorize the Fund to receive monies paid to the City as penalties and liquidated damages by employers as well as additional monies appropriated in the future; and to require the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to administer the Fund and make payments to workers based on specified criteria.

This ordinance allocates $4,508,500 from state reimbursement funds to the Department of Elections for expenses related to the November 2025 Special Election. It requires a two-thirds vote from the Board of Supervisors to approve $4,178,500 of that amount.

Ordinance appropriating $4,508,500 of State cost reimbursement revenue to the Department of Elections to support costs associated with the Statewide November 2025 Special Election in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for $4,178,500 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).

This resolution approves a temporary reduction in rent for the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store lease, lowering the percentage rent to 28% for revenues up to $100 million and 32% for revenues above that, along with a minimum annual guarantee of $25 million for 2026. These changes will apply for Lease Years 7 through 10, from 2026 to 2029.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, temporarily reducing Percentage Rent to 28% of Gross Revenues up to $100,000,000 and 32% for Gross Revenues above $100,000,000 for Lease Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 (Lease Years 2026 through 2029), and a temporary reduction in the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) for the same period by establishing the MAG at $25,000,000 for 2026 (Lease Year 7), with annual adjustments as provided in the Lease, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

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 ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $225,000 related to a personal injury claim by Landis Smith on a City sidewalk. This settlement resolves the legal dispute without further litigation.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Landis Smith against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 4, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-613660; entitled Landis Smith v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $125,000 related to a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed by Telesia Telsee on May 2, 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Telesia Telsee against the City and County of San Francisco for $125,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 2, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-606217; entitled Telesia Telsee v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $801,000 related to personal injuries claimed by Nina Saltman and James Milton Bullock due to a dangerous condition on a public sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in April 2024 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nina Saltman and James Milton Bullock against the City and County of San Francisco for $801,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 25, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-614213; entitled Nina Saltman, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injuries arising from an alleged dangerous condition of public property on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Bryn Miller for $95,000 related to a personal injury from a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed in April 2024 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Bryn Miller against the City and County of San Francisco for $95,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 30, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-614320; entitled Bryn Miller v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury arising from a vehicle collision.

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 motion approves the nomination of Robin Abad Ocubillo to the Board of Appeals, where he will serve until July 1, 2026. The motion was initiated by Rafael Mandelman, the President of the Board of Supervisors.

Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Rafael Mandelman’s nomination of Robin Abad Ocubillo for appointment to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2026.

This motion appoints Shanell Williams, Julia D'Antonio, and William Lemon to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee, with their terms set to end on April 22, 2027. The committee oversees the implementation of the city's homelessness initiatives.

Motion appointing Shanell Williams, Julia D'Antonio and William Lemon, terms ending April 22, 2027, to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee.

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 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 motion confirms the appointment of Alexandra Shepard as Inspector General for San Francisco for an indefinite term. The appointment follows the guidelines set out in the city charter.

Motion confirming the Controller's appointment of Alexandra Shepard as Inspector General, for an indefinite term, pursuant to Charter, Section 3.105(j).

This motion appoints Jeffrey Jonathan Morris and Nicholas Goldman to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, with their terms set to end on September 4, 2028. The motion has been passed and is now official.

Motion appointing Jeffrey Jonathan Morris and Nicholas Goldman, terms ending September 4, 2028, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1.

This motion reappoints John Lee, Mervin Conlan, and Susan Elizabeth Miller to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2, with their terms set to end on September 4, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion reappointing John Lee, Mervin Conlan, and Susan Elizabeth Miller, terms ending September 4, 2028, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2.

This motion appoints Franco Cirelli, James Reynolds, and Kristine Nelson to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3, with their terms set to end on September 4, 2028. The board handles appeals related to property assessments in San Francisco.

Motion appointing Franco Cirelli, James Reynolds, and Kristine Nelson, terms ending September 4, 2028, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3.

This resolution approves an amendment to a lease agreement that allows for three new retail locations at Terminal 2 of the airport, extending the lease for 12 years starting October 1, 2025. The minimum annual payment of $2,300,000 will remain unchanged.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Terminal 2 Retail Market and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Specialty Retail Stores Concession Lease No. 20-0156 between MRG San Francisco Terminal 2, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, for the addition of three locations to the premises of the Terminal 2 retail market, for a term of 12 years to commence on October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2037, with no adjustment to the Minimum Annual Guarantee of $2,300,000.

This ordinance aims to update the city's Project Labor Agreement to include multi-family affordable housing projects and require certain subcontractors to adhere to the agreement if they receive contracts over $5 million. It also proposes to extend the duration of the agreement from 20 to 30 years, lasting until July 14, 2050.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the City Administrator to negotiate amendments to the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that would incorporate into the PLA multi-family affordable housing projects constructed under an agreement with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, make subject to the PLA subcontractors for PLA-covered projects that qualify as Local Business Enterprises once they have been awarded over $5,000,000 for work on covered projects, and extend the term of the PLA from 20 to 30 years, until July 14, 2050.

This resolution reaffirms San Francisco's commitment to the WATCH Act, which protects individual privacy and civil liberties against state or federal information requests. It emphasizes the city's dedication to upholding constitutional rights.

Resolution reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco’s commitment to the WATCH Act (Administrative Code, Article IV) and the protection of individual privacy, civil liberties, and constitutional rights in response to state or federal information requests.

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.

This resolution accepts the Biannual Surveillance Report from the Juvenile Probation Department, which provides updates on its activities and compliance with regulations. It is part of the city's efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in juvenile justice practices.

Resolution accepting the Biannual Surveillance Report under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6, for the Juvenile Probation Department.

This resolution approves a contract with Complete Coach Works to upgrade and repair systems on up to 221 hybrid electric buses for a total cost of up to $95.4 million over five years, with the possibility of extending for two additional years. The work aims to ensure the buses remain operational and efficient.

Resolution approving an agreement with Complete Coach Works to perform Mid-Life Overhaul services to replace and rehabilitate systems for up to 152 standard (40ft) Hybrid Electric New Flyer Coaches and 69 articulated (60ft) Hybrid Electric New Flyer Coaches, in an amount not to exceed $95,443,127.86, for an initial term of five years to commence from the date of Notice to Proceed with two one-year options to extend.

This motion is about whether to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Sharky Laguana for another term on the Homelessness Oversight Commission, which would last until May 1, 2029. The motion has been filed but is still under consideration.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Sharky Laguana to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, term ending May 1, 2029.

This motion approves the Mayor's appointment of Mahsa Hakimi to the Successor Agency Commission, which focuses on community investment and infrastructure. Her term will last until November 3, 2028.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Mahsa Hakimi to the Successor Agency Commission (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure), term ending November 3, 2028.

This motion appoints Thomas James Rocca to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, with his term set to end on May 1, 2029. The commission oversees efforts and policies related to homelessness in San Francisco.

Motion appointing Thomas James Rocca, term ending May 1, 2029, to the Homelessness Oversight Commission.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Obai Rambo to serve on the Homelessness Oversight Commission until May 1, 2027. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Obai Rambo to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, term ending May 1, 2027.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Dontaye Ball to serve on the Homelessness Oversight Commission until May 1, 2029. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Dontaye Ball to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, term ending May 1, 2029.

This motion approves the appointment of Judy Lee to the Building Inspection Commission, where she will serve until July 1, 2027. The nomination was made by President Rafael Mandelman and has been officially passed.

Motion approving President Rafael Mandelman’s nomination for the appointment of Judy Lee to the Building Inspection Commission, term ending July 1, 2027.

The ordinance establishes the Union Street Entertainment Zone, which allows for specific entertainment activities in designated areas on Union and Fillmore Streets. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Union Street Entertainment Zone, on Union Street between Gough and Steiner Streets and on Fillmore Street between Union and Greenwich Streets; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to state that it is City policy to expand the availability of Site-Based Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) that prohibits on-site illicit drug use among residents (“Drug-Free PSH”) to meet the demand of people experiencing homelessness who prefer such a residential option.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to state that it is City policy to expand the availability of Site-Based Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) that prohibits on-site illicit drug use among residents (“Drug-Free PSH”) to meet the demand of people experiencing homelessness who prefer such a residential option; require that City funding for new Site-Based PSH for people experiencing homelessness be used for Drug-Free PSH except where operation of the housing as Drug-Free PSH would conflict with standards imposed by law or by a condition of other funding, where the funding is for new construction, or the Board of Supervisors has waived the funding requirement based on specific findings; require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to survey residents of Site-Based PSH to assess their interest in living in either Drug-Tolerant PSH or Drug-Free PSH and report on the survey findings and HSH’s strategies to meet PSH residents’ demands; and require HSH to adopt rules and regulations establishing standards and protocols for evictions from City-funded Drug-Free Housing.

This resolution sends an amendment to the City’s Local Coastal Program to the California Coastal Commission for approval, which includes the Family Zoning Plan. It also confirms that the Planning Department has met the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Resolution transmitting to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification an amendment to the Implementation Program and Land Use Plan of the City’s certified Local Coastal Program to implement the Family Zoning Plan; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.