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Ordinance#240931
Nov 26, 2024

This ordinance allows for the installation of two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street and establishes a special sign district for that location. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0936, Lot No. 001, to allow two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
9-0 /2
Ordinance#241121
Nov 25, 2024

This ordinance establishes the Leland Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District and rezones specific parcels along Leland Avenue to reflect this new designation. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and consistency with the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish the Leland Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) and make various technical amendments to incorporate the NCD into the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to rezone all parcels fronting Leland Avenue between Bayshore Boulevard and Cora Street from Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District (NC-2) to Leland Avenue NCD; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
22-0 /1
Motion#241157
Nov 25, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a condominium project at 603 Tennessee Street, which will include 24 residential units and one commercial unit. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10537, a 24 residential unit and one commercial unit condominium project, located at 603 Tennessee Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3995, Lot No. 015; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Motion#241158
Nov 25, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a new condominium project with 501 residential units at 555 Bryant Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11145, a 501 residential unit new condominium project, located at 555 Bryant Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3776, Lot Nos. 034, 038, 039, 040, 042, 043, and 044; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Motion#241159
Nov 25, 2024

This motion approves the final map for an 18-unit residential and one commercial unit mixed-use condominium project at 811 Valencia Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11209, an 18 unit residential and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 811 Valencia Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3596, Lot No. 099; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#240797
Nov 25, 2024

The ordinance extends the Development Agreement for the 3333 California Street project by eight years and modifies affordable housing requirements. It also allows the project to benefit from a fee reduction program and includes a finance plan to use property tax revenue for public facilities and affordable housing.

Ordinance approving an amendment to a Development Agreement (originally approved by Ordinance No. 276-19) for the 3333 California Street project between the City and County of San Francisco and Laurel Heights Partners, LLC, to extend the term of the Development Agreement by eight years to September 11, 2043, modify the affordable housing requirements, allow the project to qualify for the Temporary Fee Reduction Program under Planning Code, Section 403, and include a finance plan with a framework to use incremental property tax revenue to fund the Project’s public capital facilities and affordable housing; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#240997
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $70 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It outlines the terms and processes for the sale and management of these bonds, including appointing agents and establishing necessary accounts.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $70,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds-Affordable Housing, 2019) Series 2024C; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240998
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $152 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It outlines the terms and processes for the sale of these bonds and authorizes city officials to manage the related activities.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $152,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds - Affordable Housing, 2024) Series 2024D; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240999
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue up to $300 million in general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It also includes provisions for tax levies to repay the bonds and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution providing for the issuance of not to exceed $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Affordable Housing, 2024) (Bonds); authorizing the issuance and sale of said Bonds; providing for the levy of a tax to pay the principal and interest thereof; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said Bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the CEQA Guidelines, and San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 31; finding that the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(8), and with the General Plan consistency requirement of Charter, Section 4.105, and Administrative Code, Section 2A.53; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the issuance and sale of said Bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#240787
Nov 25, 2024

This ordinance reduces commercial development requirements for specific residential projects in the Central SoMa area and modifies land dedication rules. It also removes a special commercial zoning district and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements for certain residential projects and modify the land dedication requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District and remove the Transit Center C-3-0(SD) Commercial Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
27-0 /3
Hearing#221220
Nov 22, 2024

This hearing will review the current staffing levels of the Sheriff's Department and how they affect jail conditions and rehabilitation programs. The Sheriff's Department is required to provide a report on these topics.

Hearing regarding updates on the Sheriff's Department's current staffing levels and how staffing impacts relate to jail conditions and a status report of rehabilitation programs, including but not limited to Five Keys Charter, RSVP, etc.; and requesting the Sheriff's Department to report.

HousingPublic Safety
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#241054
Nov 21, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit regarding building permits at 2722-2724 Folsom Street, allowing the plaintiff to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit and build a new accessory dwelling unit. In return, the City will lift the suspension on the permits and resolve its enforcement actions related to the property.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael J. Turon against the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on October 1, 2021, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 21-cv-07724; entitled Michael J. Turon v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves challenges to suspension of certain building permits for the property at 2722-2724 Folsom Street; material terms of the settlement are plaintiff agrees to seek conditional use authorization to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit through merger and agrees to construct a detached accessory dwelling unit in an existing rear-yard structure at the property, construction of which will be secured by a stipulated injunction requiring plaintiff to pay liquidated damages to the City if the accessory dwelling unit is not completed, and in exchange the City will lift the suspension on the subject permits, issue the pending permit to complete work at the property, and close its pending enforcement actions.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Resolution#241013
Nov 21, 2024

The resolution approves a settlement between San Francisco and Chevron regarding claims about property conditions in Kern County, California, which includes transferring ownership of that property. It also confirms that the settlement aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies, allowing the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the agreement.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims between the City and County of San Francisco, and Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., including the conveyance of real property owned by the City in Kern County, California; the claims involve the condition of and liability for the property; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the disposition of property is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property or their designee to make certain modifications to the settlement and conveyance documents, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-2
Ordinance#241067
Nov 21, 2024

This ordinance allows tourist hotels and motels to be temporarily used for housing without losing their hotel classification and modifies building regulations to support this change. It also removes restrictions on where emergency housing can be located and confirms compliance with environmental and planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without thereby abandoning or discontinuing the hotel use classification under that Code; amending the Building Code to allow Interim Housing without thereby changing the underlying occupancy classification of the property, and amending Appendix P to remove restriction that emergency housing be located on land owned or leased by the City; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingPublic SafetyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
30-0 /2
Resolution#241061
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and Mission Graduates to support five school programs with a total funding of up to $10,717,300. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to make necessary changes to the agreement without increasing the City's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving the Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (“DCYF”), and Mission Graduates, under the All Children And Youth Are Ready To Learn And Succeed In School Result Area for the following five school programs: Bessie Carmichael Beacon, Everett Middle School Beacon, Flynn Elementary School Beacon, Sanchez Elementary School Beacon, and Mission HS/O’Connell HS/June Jordan SE Summer Program, for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,717,300; and to authorize DCYF 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.

HousingSocial Services & Equity
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241101
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and Bay Area Community Resources for various youth and family programs, totaling up to $16.8 million. It also allows the Acting Director of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving an Agreement between City, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and Bay Area Community Resources for the following programs: A Home Away From Homelessness; A.P. Giannini Beacon; Bret Harte Beacon; Hoover Beacon; Paul Revere Beacon; Summer Learning; and Latino Task Force After School, for a total term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $16,806,000; and to authorize the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families’ Acting Director 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.

HousingTransportationSocial Services & Equity
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#241115
Nov 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle two lawsuits with Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. regarding the assessed value and tax refund for a specific property at 375 Battery Street, totaling $220,345,336 and a refund of $1,716,129 plus interest. It also repeals a previous ordinance that had settled these lawsuits.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 375 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0229, Lot No. 020) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $220,345,336 as of September 18, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $1,716,129 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608468; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607304; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 18, 2019, change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund; and repealing Ordinance No. 262-24, which authorized a prior settlement of these lawsuits.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#241116
Nov 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle two lawsuits with Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. regarding the assessed value of a property at 555 North Point, agreeing to a value of $139.8 million and a refund of $983,430 plus interest. It also repeals a previous ordinance that had settled similar issues.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 555 North Point (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0029, Lot No. 007) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $139,800,000 as of September 17, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $983,430 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 7, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608156; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607311; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 17, 2019 change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund; and repealing Ordinance No. 260-24, which authorized a prior settlement of these lawsuits.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
10-0 /1
Resolution#241133
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the City to issue up to $107.6 million in revenue notes to finance the construction of a 168-unit rental housing project called "Casa Adelante" at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue. It also approves various agreements related to the funding and regulatory aspects of the project.

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of multifamily housing revenue notes in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $107,642,319 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 168-unit multifamily rental housing project known as “Casa Adelante 1515 South Van Ness,” located at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the funding loan from the funding lender to the City, and the execution and delivery of the notes; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a project loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the project loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants for the project; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the execution and delivery of residential mortgage revenue notes by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $107,642,319; approving modifications, changes, and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the funding loan, the project loan, the notes, and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241134
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves a 75-year lease for city-owned property at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue to Casa Adelante SVN Housing, L.P. for the construction of a 168-unit affordable housing development, along with a loan of up to $45.2 million to finance the project. It also declares the property as "exempt surplus land" and confirms that the lease terms will benefit low-income households.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into an Amended and Restated Ground Lease for real property owned by the City, located at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue (“Property”), with Casa Adelante SVN Housing, L.P. for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”), in order to construct a 168-unit (including one manager’s unit) multifamily rental housing development affordable to low-income households and including a community-serving commercial space (the “Project”); 2) approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $45,233,623 for a minimum loan term of 57 years (“Loan Agreement”) with Casa Adelante SVN Housing, L.P. to finance the development and construction of the Project; 3) adopting findings declaring that the Property is “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 4) determining that the less than market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for low-income households in need, in accordance with Section 23.30 of the Administrative Code; 5) adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) authorizing the Director of Property and/or the Director of MOHCD to execute the Amended and Restated Ground Lease and the Loan Agreement, and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241139
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves a 25-year lease agreement for training facilities on Treasure Island, with a minimum monthly rent of $1 until occupancy, then increasing to $27,750 per month. It also confirms that no new environmental impacts will arise from the lease and allows for minor amendments to the lease terms.

Resolution making California Environmental Quality Act findings and confirming the San Francisco Planning Department’s determination that no additional environmental impacts that were not previously identified would occur as a result of the proposed lease; and approving and authorizing the execution of a 25-year lease agreement after approval of this Resolution with four consecutive five-year extension options, between the Treasure Island Development Authority and BAFC Team Operator, LLC for its training facilities on approximately 8.49 acres of land on Treasure Island, with a minimum monthly base rent of $1 from the commencement of the lease until the occupancy date, and $27,750 per month thereafter; and to authorize the Treasure Island Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the lease and the parking lease terms 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.

HousingEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241140
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Child Support Services to lease office and storage space at 101 New Montgomery Street for seven years starting January 1, 2025, at an annual rent of $580,020, with a three percent increase each year. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services, to lease real property comprising of 15,445 rentable square feet and 2,000 square feet of storage space located at 101 New Montgomery Street also known as 617 Mission Street from MacLean Properties, LLC and 101 New Montgomery Street LP, for an initial seven-year term, commencing January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2032, at an initial annual base rent of $580,020 with annual rent increases of three percent, plus a five-year option to extend; 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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#240981
Nov 19, 2024

This ordinance allocates over $6.1 million in interest earnings from previous earthquake safety bonds to support the planning and design of the Emergency Firefighting Water System projects. These projects aim to enhance fire protection in the event of an earthquake, safeguarding lives and property.

Ordinance appropriating $6,181,212.25 in interest earnings from the 2010 and 2014 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) Bonds to fund planning and design phases of the Emergency Firefighting Water System (EFWS) projects, currently funded by the ESER 2020 Bond, for protecting against the loss of life, homes, and businesses from fires following an earthquake to the Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
14-0 /2
Resolution#241125
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services to provide rapid rehousing for adults experiencing homelessness, extending the program until June 30, 2027, and increasing the total funding to over $21 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for short-to-medium term Rapid Rehousing for adults; extending the grant term by 29 months from January 31, 2025, for a total term of February 15, 2021, through June 30, 2027; increasing the agreement amount by $11,525,980 for a total amount not to exceed $21,524,980; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement/contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#241127
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and the Community Youth Center of San Francisco to fund four youth programs, totaling up to $11.73 million. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Families to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Community Youth Center of San Francisco for four programs: High School Partnerships; Job Readiness for English Language Learners; Leadership; and Young Adult Worklink; for a total term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $11,730,000; and to authorize Department of Children, Youth and Families 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.

HousingTransportationSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#241135
Nov 19, 2024

The resolution authorizes the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to amend a loan agreement for a project at 2530-18th Street, which will be developed into a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for families. It approves a new loan amount of up to $6.9 million, with total funding for the project not exceeding $11.8 million, and allows city officials to take necessary actions to implement the resolution.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute a First Amendment to the Loan Agreement with 2530 18th, LLC, a California limited liability company, relating to a loan for the acquisition of real property located at 2530-18th Street intended for the development of a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for families (the “Project”), for a new total loan amount not to exceed $6,900,000 and an aggregate funding amount not to exceed $11,846,900 for the Project; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder
13-0 /1
Resolution#241146
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves the Public Works Commission's Annual Statement of Purpose, which outlines its responsibilities and goals as required by the city charter. It must be reviewed and approved by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving the Public Works Commission’s Statement of Purpose to fulfill the requirements of Charter, Section 4.102(2), which requires the Commission develop and keep current an Annual Statement of Purpose outlining its areas of jurisdiction, authorities, purpose and goals, subject to review and approval by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Resolution#241106
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Airport to reduce the minimum rent that certain specialty retail tenants must pay under their leases and changes how future rent adjustments will be calculated. It is a one-time adjustment aimed at supporting these businesses.

Resolution approving the Specialty Retail Minimum Annual Guarantee Rent Reduction Program for certain specialty retail concession tenants, allowing the Airport to do a one-time adjustment of the Minimum Annual Guarantees due under the leases, and changing the method for future adjustments of the Minimum Annual Guarantees.

Housing
Passed
12-0
Hearing#231204
Nov 19, 2024

This hearing will discuss the San Francisco Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher Program and the issues arising from its contract with a third-party organization, including a breach of contract and its effects on housing programs, low-income residents, and the city budget. It will also request reports from the SFHA, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and the Controller’s Office.

Hearing to discuss the San Francisco Housing Authority’s (SFHA) Housing Choice Voucher Program, the decision to contract out that program to a third-party organization, the breach of contract between the third-party organization and the SFHA, and the impact of that breach of contract to the City’s housing programs, low-income residents, and City budget; and requesting the SFHA, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and Controller’s Office to report.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
1-0
Ordinance#241069
Nov 18, 2024

This ordinance allows certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be sold separately as condominiums from their primary residences. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Subdivision Codes to allow separate conveyance of certain Accessory Dwelling Units and associated primary residences as condominiums; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
35-0
Ordinance#241083
Nov 18, 2024

This ordinance changes the reporting schedule for the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, reducing the frequency of reports on 100% Affordable Housing from quarterly to semi-annually starting July 31, 2025. It aims to streamline reporting processes while still keeping the Board of Supervisors and Mayor informed.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to end certain quarterly reporting requirements by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor regarding the development of 100% Affordable Housing, and to establish new semi-annual reporting requirements beginning on July 31, 2025.

HousingTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
10-0 /1
Ordinance#240872
Nov 18, 2024

This ordinance creates a special zoning district at 30 Van Ness Avenue, which modifies housing obligations for a specific development project. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District, in the area generally bound by Fell Street to the north, Market Street to the east and south, and Van Ness Avenue to the west; modifying the Notice of Special Restrictions related to inclusionary housing obligations under the Agreement for Sale of Real Estate between the City and 30 Van Ness Development LLC; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
35-2 /2
Ordinance#240871
Nov 18, 2024

The ordinance reduces how often the Shelter Monitoring Committee visits shelters and sets criteria for when additional visits are needed based on complaints. It also updates shelter standards, including requirements for shower facilities and sleeping arrangements, and changes the complaint process and eligibility for committee membership.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reduce the frequency of Shelter Monitoring Committee (“Committee”) site visits; require the Committee to establish in its bylaws the threshold number of complaints or out-of-compliance findings during a year that would trigger additional site visits; revise eligibility criteria for Seat 1 on the Committee; revise the Standards of Care for City Shelters by establishing requirements for shower stalls with working hot and cold water controls, minimum passing space for sleeping units that are not up against a wall or partition, and signage posting regarding availability of translation services; eliminate the minimum shelter stay requirement for single adult reservations; revise the complaint process and investigation procedure; and update several programmatic terms.

HousingEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#241038
Nov 18, 2024

This ordinance establishes a City policy to offer up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance to eligible households at risk of homelessness. It also mandates the Homelessness Oversight Commission to conduct annual hearings and reports on the implementation of this policy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to declare that it is City policy to provide up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance to an eligible household where the City has assessed the household’s circumstances and concluded that a shorter-term subsidy will create a risk of returning to homelessness; and requiring the Homelessness Oversight Commission to hold an annual hearing and issue an annual report analyzing the City’s implementation of this rapid rehousing policy.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
13-0
Resolution#241155
Nov 18, 2024

The resolution approves a lease for office space at 745 Franklin Street for the Human Services Agency's JobsNow! program, starting January 1, 2025, and lasting until December 31, 2029, at an annual rent of $105,090. It also allows the Director of Property to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the lease of approximately 3,344 square feet of office space within the building located at 745 Franklin Street with the State of California, Employment Development Department, for the Human Services Agency JobsNow! program, for a term commencing on January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, at the annual base rent of $105,090; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#240901
Nov 18, 2024

This ordinance aimed to remove impact fees for converting Production, Distribution, and Repair spaces to other non-residential uses. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate impact fees for changes of use from PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) to other Non-Residential Uses, as specified; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Killed
1-0 /1
Ordinance#241063
Nov 18, 2024

The ordinance aimed to change rules for Below Market Rate (BMR) housing by allowing resales at higher income levels and ensuring that units sold with amenities like parking retained those features. It also included requirements for regular reporting on income level changes and affirmed compliance with environmental and planning standards, but it has been rejected.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow certain Below Market Rate (BMR) Owned Units to be resold at a price affordable to households at an increased Area Median Income (AMI) level, increase the qualifying AMI limit for BMR purchasers, require BMR Owned Units originally purchased with parking spaces and other amenities to be resold with the same parking and amenities, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors of AMI level increases approved under this ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
2-0
Ordinance#241055
Nov 15, 2024

This ordinance updates the Building and Planning Codes by correcting errors, clarifying language, and making minor revisions. It also ensures compliance with state regulations and affirms the Planning Department's environmental determinations.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language, and make other minor, substantive updates to various Code provisions; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development upon final passage; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0 /1
Resolution#241154
Nov 15, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to lease a portion of property at 1-199 Forest Road to the U.S. Coast Guard for five years at no cost, starting November 1, 2024. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the San Francisco Police Department, to execute a License of a portion of the real property located at 1-199 Forest Road, Building 278 with U.S. Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard, federal government, for an initial term of five years at an initial annual base rent of $0 effective November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2029; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the License that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the License or this Resolution.

HousingPublic SafetyTransportation
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#241087
Nov 15, 2024

This ordinance waives certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan and allows previously approved projects to request changes to their approval conditions regarding these fees. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), and to create a process for previously approved projects to request modification to conditions of approval related to these fees, subject to delegation by the Planning Commission; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
no vote
Ordinance#241071
Nov 15, 2024

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.

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
no vote
Ordinance#240927
Nov 15, 2024

The ordinance exempts specific downtown projects that convert non-residential spaces to residential from certain development fees, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, and removes the application deadline for the Adaptive Reuse Program. It also mandates regular reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: exempt certain types of projects in the downtown area that replace non-residential uses with residential uses from development impact fees and requirements, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, remove the application deadline from the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee; 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.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
32-6 /1
Ordinance#240965
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance approves the acquisition of a property at 2280 Market Street for up to $11.62 million, with plans for its use to support a future LGBTQ+ history museum. It also exempts certain property management requirements and allows generated revenues to cover related costs and support the museum's expenses.

Ordinance 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 2280 Market Street (the “Property”); 2) approving and authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the Property from Market & Noe Center LP, a California Limited Partnership, for an amount not to exceed $11,620,000 including closing costs (“Purchase Agreement”); 3) authorizing the Director of Property to make certain modifications to the Purchase Agreement and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings that the Property is exempt surplus land under the California Surplus Land Act; 5) exempting the property management, operation, repair, and maintenance of the Property from the contracting and procurement requirements in Administrative Code, Chapters 6, 14B, and 21, and Labor and Employment Code, Articles 131 and 132; 6) placing the Property under the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Division; 7) authorizing the Director of Property to use revenues generated from the Property for: (a) Property-related costs, (b) 10% of the gross revenues for the Real Estate Division’s administrative costs related to the Property, and (c) the remainder to be retained in a segregated account for the benefit of the future LGBTQ+ history museum’s capital improvements, operating expenses and reserves, tenant improvements, and programming expenses; and 8) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
13-0
Ordinance#240823
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the city to settle a lawsuit for $93,000 related to changes in landlord-tenant buyout negotiation requirements. The lawsuit was filed by several housing associations challenging the amendments made to the San Francisco Administrative Code.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Francisco Apartment Association, San Francisco Association of Realtors, Coalition for Better Housing, and Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute against the City and County of San Francisco for $93,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 12, 2020, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CPF 20-517087; entitled San Francisco Apartment Association, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a Petition for Writ of Mandate challenging Ordinance No. 36-20, which amended San Francisco Administrative Code § 37.9E to revise the requirements that landlord must follow when engaging in buyout negotiations with tenants.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#240824
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of two lawsuits by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the City regarding the assessed value of a property at 555 North Point, resulting in a stipulated value of $140.7 million and a refund of $943,740 plus interest. This settlement is contingent on approval from the Assessment Appeals Board.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 555 North Point, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0029, Lot No. 007) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $140,700,000 as of September 17, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $943,740 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 7, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608156; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607311; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 17, 2019 change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240825
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of two lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the City regarding the assessed property value and tax refund for a specific property on Geary Street. It includes a stipulated assessed value of approximately $93.2 million and a refund of $785,531 plus interest, pending approval from the Assessment Appeals Board.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 542-550 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0305, Lot No. 008 and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0305, Lot No. 009) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of $93,237,202 as of September 18, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $785,531 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608476; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607309; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 18, 2019 change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240826
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of two lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the City regarding the assessed value of a property at 375 Battery Street and includes a refund of $1,636,749 plus interest. The settlement is contingent on the approval of the Assessment Appeals Board and establishes the property's assessed value at $222,145,336 as of September 18, 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 375 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0229, Lot No. 020) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $222,145,336 as of September 18, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $1,636,749, plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608468; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607304; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 18, 2019, change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240799
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance establishes a voluntary three-year program called "Cash Not Drugs," which provides eligible participants in the County Adult Assistance Programs a weekly payment of up to $100 if they test negative for illicit drugs and engage in substance use disorder treatment. It also exempts these payments from the eligibility calculations for CAAP benefits and includes a six-month implementation plan before the program starts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Human Services Agency, in coordination with the Department of Public Health, to establish a voluntary three-year sobriety and recovery incentive treatment program, known as “Cash Not Drugs,” to provide a weekly payment of up to $100 to eligible beneficiaries of the County Adult Assistance Programs (“CAAP”) who have been screened for a substance use disorder and referred to substance use disorder treatment as a condition of further receipt of CAAP benefits, and who test negative for illicit drugs once per week; exempting the Cash Not Drugs payments from the CAAP eligibility calculation; providing for a six-month implementation plan before the program becomes operational; and revising the Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund to include the Cash Not Drugs program as a permitted use of funds.

HousingPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240727
Nov 14, 2024

This ordinance establishes a special use district for senior housing at specific locations on Pacific Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the New Asia Senior Housing Special Use District located at 758 and 772 Pacific Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0161, Lot Nos. 14 and 15; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240802
Nov 14, 2024

This ordinance allows certain Below Market Rate (BMR) homes to be resold at prices affordable to households with a higher income level and requires that these homes maintain their original parking and amenities upon resale. It also mandates regular reporting on income level increases related to these BMR units to various city committees and agencies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow certain Below Market Rate (BMR) Owned Units to be resold at a price affordable to households at an increased Area Median Income (AMI) level, increase the qualifying AMI limit for BMR purchasers, require BMR Owned Units originally purchased with parking spaces and other amenities to be resold with the same parking and amenities, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors of AMI level increases approved under this ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
17-0
Ordinance#240980
Nov 13, 2024

The ordinance allocates $571 million from General Obligation Bond proceeds for various projects, including seawall improvements, emergency response facilities, and affordable housing initiatives. It sets aside these funds in the Controller's Reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating a total $571,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds, including: $124,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2024A Embarcadero Seawall GO Bonds to the Port of San Francisco (PRT) for planning, engagement, program management, pilot projects, Embarcadero early project pre-design, detailed design, construction, and a flood study with the United States Army Corps of Engineers; $225,000,000 from Series 2024B Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response GO Bonds to Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for Fire Department and Police facilities, and emergency firefighting water system improvements; $70,000,000 from Series 2024C Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for low-income, preservation and middle income, senior, and educator housing projects; $152,000,000 from Series 2024D Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for low-income, preservation, and victims and survivor housing projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#241153
Nov 13, 2024

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept funding totaling up to $4,840,730 from state programs to assist young adults in obtaining and keeping housing. The funds will be used for transitional housing and housing navigation services.

Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for and accept the county allocation award under the California Department of Housing and Community Development Transitional Housing Program for an amount up to $4,210,804 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount up to $629,926 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#240907
Nov 13, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to receive up to $18.2 million in grant funds for purchasing and operating a property at 685 Ellis Street as permanent supportive housing. It also commits approximately $4.1 million in matching funds and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development having anticipated revenue to the City in a total amount not to exceed $18,226,702 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 685 Ellis Street for permanent supportive housing and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $4,114,702 in required matching funds for acquisition of the property and a minimum of 15 years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241047
Nov 8, 2024

This resolution calls for the creation of a working group to explore the safe use of single-stair designs in four to six-story buildings. It also asks city departments to provide recommendations for updating local building codes accordingly.

Resolution urging the establishment of the Sensible Density Working Group; urging the Fire Marshall, Department of Building Inspection, and Planning Department to convene a working group to study how to safely allow single-stair building typologies on four, five and six story buildings, and make recommendations for the promulgation of local building code equivalencies.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
5-0
Ordinance#240438
Nov 8, 2024

This ordinance creates a special sign district for the shopping center at 555 9th Street, allowing for modified sign regulations. It also confirms that the changes align with environmental standards and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 555 9th Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3781, Lot No. 003, and to modify sign controls for the existing shopping center; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
12-0
Resolution#240989
Nov 7, 2024

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for nearly $30 million to support a 100% affordable housing project and public transportation improvements near 65 Santos Street. It includes a loan for the housing project and a grant for transportation enhancements, with funding available until November 30, 2044.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute the Standard Agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD” or “Department”) under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program for a total award of $29,745,053 including $18,500,000 disbursed by HCD as a loan to the Sunnydale Block 7 Housing Partners, L.P. (“Developer”) for a 100% affordable housing project at 65 Santos Street and $11,245,053 to be disbursed as a grant to the City for public transportation improvements near 65 Santos Street, for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreements to November 30, 2044; and authorizing MOHCD to accept and expend the grant of up to $11,245,053 for transportation, streetscape, and pedestrian improvements and other transit oriented programming and improvement as approved by HCD.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#240990
Nov 7, 2024

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a total of $41,162,574, which includes a $29 million loan for a 100% affordable housing project and over $12 million in grants for transportation improvements near that site. The funds will be available until November 30, 2044, for various approved public transit and streetscape enhancements.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute the Standard Agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD” or “Department”) under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program for a total award of $41,162,574 including $29,000,000 disbursed by HCD as a loan to The Related Companies of California, LLC and the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (collectively, the “Developer”) for a 100% affordable housing project at 160 Freelon Street and $12,162,574 to be disbursed as a grant to the City for public transportation improvements near 160 Freelon Street, for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreements through November 30, 2044; authorizing MOHCD to accept and expend the grant of up to $12,162,574 for transportation, streetscape, and pedestrian improvements and other transit oriented programming and improvement as approved by HCD.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240991
Nov 7, 2024

This resolution approves several loan agreements totaling up to $22.7 million to finance the construction of affordable housing developments for low-income and moderate-income households, with a preference for employees of local educational institutions, as well as a parking garage for state employees. It also allows for minor amendments to the agreements as needed without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with MP Golden Gate Avenue Associates, L.P., a California limited partnership, (“Low Income Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount not to exceed (NTE) $12,500,000 to finance the construction of a 55-unit multifamily rental housing development for low-income households with a preference for employees of the San Francisco Unified School District (“SFUSD”) and San Francisco Community College District (“SFCCD”), which will be known as Golden Gate Avenue Phase I LIHTC (the "LIHTC Project"); 2) approving and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to execute a Loan Agreement with MP GGA Moderate LLC, a California limited liability company, (“Moderate Income Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount not to exceed $10,200,000 to finance the development and construction of a 20-unit multifamily rental housing development for moderate-income households with a preference for employees of SFUSD and SFCCD, which will be known as Golden Gate Avenue Phase I Moderate (the “Moderate Project”); 3) approving and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to execute a Loan Agreement with Mid-Peninsula Hermanas, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, (“Garage Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount not to exceed $1,250,000 to finance the development of a parking garage (“Garage Project”) for State of California employees with funds from the State’s Infill and Infrastructure Grant (“IIG”) program; for a cumulative amount, including all Loan Agreement amounts, not to exceed $22,747,350; and 4) adopting findings that the loan agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director of MOHCD to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreements or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240992
Nov 7, 2024

This resolution allows the city to issue a revenue note for up to $32.1 million to finance the construction of a 55-unit affordable rental housing project called "Golden Gate Avenue Phase 1 LIHTC." It also approves various agreements and authorizes city officials to take necessary actions to implement the financing.

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $32,132,689 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 55-unit multifamily rental housing project known as “Golden Gate Avenue Phase 1 LIHTC”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender identified therein to the City and for the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an assignment of deed of trust and related documents; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the note and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240831
Nov 7, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Bechtel Group, Inc. against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $43,235.10 for a refund of commercial rents taxes. The claim was filed on May 8, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Bechtel Group, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $43,235.10; the claim was filed on May 8, 2024; the claim involves a refund of commercial rents taxes.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240805
Nov 7, 2024

This ordinance requires certain city departments to regularly report to the Board of Supervisors on how well the city's street teams are performing. The goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these teams in addressing community needs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require regular reporting to the Board of Supervisors by the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Public Health, and Fire Department, concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s street teams.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Passed
12-0
Resolution#240885
Nov 7, 2024

This resolution approves an amendment to a financial agreement that allows San Francisco to use tax revenue to fund public improvements and affordable housing at the Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment sites. It also confirms that the agreement meets environmental standards and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution approving an amendment to the Tax Increment Allocation Pledge Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the pledge of net available tax increment to finance public improvements and affordable housing in furtherance of the Candlestick Point and Phase 2 of the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Project; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
10-0
Ordinance#231268
Nov 7, 2024

This ordinance removes the requirement for public art in 100% affordable housing projects and allows for the relocation or removal of existing artwork under specific conditions. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the public art requirement for 100% affordable housing projects and provide for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at such projects subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
13-0
Resolution#240986
Nov 7, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to use a $10,393,500 federal grant to improve broadband internet access for homes and businesses in the Bayview, Chinatown, and Tenderloin neighborhoods until May 30, 2026. The funding comes from the California Public Utilities Commission, which received it from the US Department of Treasury.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to accept and expend a Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant in the amount of $10,393,500 for a term extending from the approval of this Resolution to May 30, 2026, from the California Public Utilities Commission, a recipient of the grant award from US Department of Treasury, Capital Projects Fund for expanding broadband internet access to unserved homes and businesses and affordable housing sites in the Bayview, Chinatown, and Tenderloin Neighborhoods.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240830
Nov 7, 2024

The resolution approves a settlement where the City will pay Maplebear, Inc. $8,250,342.21 to resolve claims related to tax refunds for the years 2019 to 2022, and it outlines specific filing agreements for future tax years without penalties. This settlement addresses claims filed by Maplebear on February 28, 2023, and February 9, 2024.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Maplebear, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $8,250,342.21; the claims were filed on February 28, 2023, and February 9, 2024; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, and homelessness gross receipts taxes, and business registration fees for the 2019 to 2022 tax years; other material terms of the settlement are that Maplebear, Inc. shall take certain filing positions with respect to its gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, as applicable, for the 2023 and subsequent tax years, and the City will not impose penalties arising from those filing positions for the 2023 tax year.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240881
Nov 7, 2024

This resolution extends a grant agreement with Mission Neighborhood Centers for homelessness prevention assistance by three years and increases the funding by over $13 million, totaling nearly $20.6 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the first amendment to the grant agreement between Mission Neighborhood Centers and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for homelessness prevention assistance; extending the grant term by 36 months from June 30, 2025, for a total term of August 1, 2022, through June 30, 2028; increasing the agreement amount by $13,104,262 for a total amount not to exceed $20,633,600; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#241084
Nov 5, 2024

This ordinance exempts certain leases with the Port Commission from real property transfer taxes if they start between November 1, 2024, and December 31, 2034. It amends the Business and Tax Regulations Code to implement this exemption.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt from real property transfer taxes certain leases with the Port Commission with effective dates on or after November 1, 2024, and on or before December 31, 2034.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
9-0 /1
Ordinance#241085
Nov 5, 2024

This ordinance allows San Francisco to issue up to $65 million in Certificates of Participation to fund public improvements on Treasure Island. It also approves various agreements and documents related to the financing and management of these funds.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $65,000,000 as the first tranche of the Stage 2 Alternative Financing to finance public improvements within the boundaries of Stage 2 of the Treasure Island project, approving the form of a Trust Agreement (including the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement) between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Property Lease (including the form of a Supplement to the Property Lease) and a Lease Agreement (including the form of a Supplement to the Lease Agreement), each between the City and such trustee for the lease and leaseback of certain real property and improvements located at 1995 Evans Avenue, or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates of Participation; approving the form of an Official Statement in Preliminary and Final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution, and delivery of the Certificates of Participation; approving modifications to documents; declaring the intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of tax-exempt obligations; approving amendments to the Special Fund Administration Agreement for the Treasure Island project; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#241096
Nov 5, 2024

This resolution approves the termination of an existing lease for Waterfront Plaza and establishes a new 57-year lease with JPPF Waterfront Plaza, L.P., starting at an annual rent of $1,000,000. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make minor changes to the new lease as needed without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing (i) the execution and delivery of a Mutual Lease Termination Agreement for Port Commission Lease No. L. 8618 (the “Existing Lease”) involving Premises known as Waterfront Plaza located on Seawall Lots 315, 316, 317 between Chestnut and Bay Streets at the Embarcadero (the “Site”), and (ii) the execution, delivery and performance of Port Lease No. 17224 for the Site between the San Francisco Port Commission, as landlord, and JPPF Waterfront Plaza, L.P., as tenant, (the “New Lease”) for a term of 57 years, with an initial annual base rent of $1,000,000 and including additional financial participation structures for the Port; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Port to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the New Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or Port and are necessary or advisable to complete the transactions which this Resolution contemplates and effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Motion#241062
Nov 5, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with 46 residential units and one commercial unit at 4742 Mission Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11468, a 46-unit residential and one-unit commercial mixed-use condominium project, located at 4742 Mission Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6956, Lot No. 004-005; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Resolution#241093
Nov 5, 2024

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a $45 million grant to improve infrastructure related to three housing development projects in San Francisco. The funding will support the development of thousands of housing units, including public, affordable, and market-rate options, through 2031.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute a Standard Agreement with California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD” or “Department”) under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program - Catalytic Qualifying Infill Area for a total award of $45,000,000 disbursed by HCD as a grant to the City for infrastructure improvements for 1) housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1770 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Sunnydale HOPE SF Development (“Sunnydale Project”), 2) housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1700 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Potrero HOPE SF Development (“Potrero Project”), and 3) housing development related to the mixed-use urban village including up to 1575 units of affordable and market rate housing commonly known as the India Basin Development (“India Basin Project”) for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2031, and as amended.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
no vote
Hearing#241077
Nov 1, 2024

This hearing will discuss the Mayor's choice to withhold $200,000 allocated for the HUD Tenant Outreach program, which the Board of Supervisors approved in July 2024. It also requests a report from the Mayor's Office and the Department of Building Inspection on this decision.

Hearing to discuss the Mayor's decision to not release the budgeted $200,000 for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Tenant Outreach program, which was approved by the Board of Supervisors in July 2024; and requesting the Mayor's Office and the Department of Building Inspection to report.

HousingBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
no vote
Resolution#240860
Nov 1, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to lease a property at 950 Grant Avenue for $168,000 per year, with an annual increase, for 30 months, plus a one-year extension option. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to manage and modify the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library, to execute a Lease of real property located at 950 Grant Avenue, with JQ Properties, LP, at a base rent of $168,000 per year with a $10,500 annual increase in the second lease year, commencing upon the substantial completion of tenant improvements, following approval of this Resolution and expiring 30 months later, and a one-year option to extend, cancellable upon 90-days’ notice; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0