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Ordinance#251100
Nov 26, 2025

This ordinance creates the Chula-Abbey Early Residential Historic District in San Francisco, adding protections for its historical, architectural, and aesthetic landmarks. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix P to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Chula-Abbey Early Residential Historic District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
24-0 /1
Ordinance#251101
Nov 26, 2025

This ordinance establishes the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District to protect its historical, architectural, and aesthetic significance. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix Q to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
24-0 /1
Ordinance#251099
Nov 26, 2025

This ordinance updates the Planning Code by clarifying language and prohibiting massage establishments and sole practitioners from operating as accessory uses in residential areas. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to make various clarifying and typographical changes, and prohibit massage establishments and massage sole practitioner uses as accessory uses to residential uses; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
27-0 /1
Hearing#251138
Nov 25, 2025

This legislation involves a hearing for people who want to express their support or objections regarding a decision made by Public Works to approve a tentative parcel map for a mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street. The hearing is scheduled due to an appeal filed by Don Lucchesi.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated November 7, 2025, approving a Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot vertical subdivision, five residential and 10 commercial mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5615, Lot Nos. 099, 100, 101. (District 9) (Appellant: Don Lucchesi) (Filed: November 17, 2025)

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Filed
11-0
Motion#251139
Nov 25, 2025

This motion approves a subdivision plan for a mixed-use development at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, which will include five residential units and ten commercial condominiums. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision, five residential and 10 commercial mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5615, Lot Nos. 099, 100, 101; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
22-0
Motion#251140
Nov 25, 2025

This motion aimed to disapprove a proposed three-lot subdivision and mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street. The motion was ultimately killed, meaning the project can proceed without this disapproval.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision, five residential and 10 commercial mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5615, Lot Nos. 099, 100, 101, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of written findings in support of the disapproval.

HousingTransportationHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
22-0
Motion#251141
Nov 25, 2025

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings regarding the Board of Supervisors' decision to reject a proposed subdivision and mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not proceed further.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision, five residential and 10 commercial mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5615, Lot Nos. 099, 100, 101.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Killed
22-0
Ordinance#251072
Nov 25, 2025

The ordinance aimed to create a program to encourage housing development in San Francisco by modifying zoning laws, adjusting height limits, and changing parking requirements. It also included provisions for displaced businesses and made various technical amendments to the Planning Code, but it has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Category A historic resources, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Killed
8-1
Hearing#251090
Nov 25, 2025

The proposed initiative ordinance aimed to increase taxes on ridesharing and ride-hailing services, adjust certain tax exemptions, and modify the executive pay ratio calculation for tax purposes, starting January 1, 2027. However, this hearing has been withdrawn and will not proceed to the voters for consideration.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 3, 2026, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, beginning January 1, 2027, to: 1) increase the gross receipts tax (Article 12-A-1) rates for ridesharing and ride hailing services, 2) make the administrative office taxes inapplicable to providers of those ridesharing and ride hailing services for purposes of the Article 12-A-1 tax, the homelessness gross receipts tax (Article 28), and the overpaid executive gross receipts tax (Article 33), 3) increase the Article 33 tax rates, and 4) change the method for determining the executive pay ratio for purposes of calculating the Article 33 tax; and increasing the City's appropriations limit by the amounts collected under Article 12-A-1 for ridesharing and ride hailing services and by the amounts collected under Article 33, for four years from November 3, 2026." Comment (Economic Impact; No Economic Analysis Report)

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton
no vote
Motion#251175
Nov 24, 2025

This motion approves the final map for a 20-unit commercial condominium project at 1301-1341 Evans Avenue. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10857, a 20-Commercial Unit Condominium Project, located at 1301-1341 Evans Avenue, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5237, Lot No. 037; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
14-0
Motion#251174
Nov 24, 2025

This motion approves the final map for an eight-lot vertical subdivision project at 1155 Market Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9806, an eight-lot vertical subdivision project, located at 1155 Market Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3702, Lot No. 820; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Motion#251207
Nov 21, 2025

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with nine residential units and one commercial unit at 2420-2422 3rd Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 12424, a nine residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed use condominium project, located at 2420-2422 3rd Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4108, Lot No. 003F; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#251164
Nov 21, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with General Motors for $71,125,000 regarding overpaid taxes and related penalties. This settlement resolves claims made by General Motors in a case filed in November 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by General Motors Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $71,125,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 21, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-602951; entitled General Motors Company v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of gross receipts taxes, homelessness gross receipts taxes, overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, penalties, and interest; other material terms of the settlement relate to General Motors Company’s filing position with respect to City taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
25-0
Ordinance#250892
Nov 21, 2025

This ordinance changes the approval process for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in San Francisco by eliminating appeals to the Board of Appeals and increasing size limits for certain new detached ADUs on single-family lots. It also confirms compliance with state law and local planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Business and Tax Regulations Code to modify the City’s State-mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”) approval process and conform to changes to State ADU law, including by removing any appeal to the Board of Appeals, and increasing size limits for certain detached, new construction ADUs on a lot containing a single-family dwelling; 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
By Bilal Mahmood
23-0
Ordinance#250960
Nov 21, 2025

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Building Code and replaces it with the new 2025 Building Code, which includes updates from the 2025 California Building Code and Residential Code, tailored for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send the necessary documents to the California Building Standards Commission.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

HousingPublic HealthEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250975
Nov 21, 2025

This ordinance updates the Housing Code to align with the new 2025 Building Inspection Codes and will take effect on January 1, 2026. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Housing Code to update references to provisions of the 2025 Building Inspection Codes; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250812
Nov 21, 2025

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.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Stephen Sherrill, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
36-0 /2
Resolution#251027
Nov 21, 2025

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.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
13-0
Resolution#251054
Nov 21, 2025

The resolution authorizes 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 for three major housing projects in San Francisco. These projects aim to develop a total of up to 8,345 housing units, including public, affordable, and market-rate options, over the next several years.

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 the 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”); the housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 8,000 units of affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Treasure Island Project (“Treasure Island Project”); and the 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 any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
13-0
Ordinance#250718
Nov 21, 2025

This ordinance allows developers of Accessory Dwelling Units to postpone paying certain fees, while also confirming compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies. It aims to support housing development by easing financial burdens on project sponsors.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units; 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
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#251046
Nov 20, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle lawsuits totaling $1,191,000 filed by several hospitality companies. These lawsuits were related to claims for attorneys' fees and other costs stemming from previous court decisions against the City.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by AGPME Tenant LLC, KPH Management LLC, Mangal Inc., Gajanan, Inc., Engage Hospitality LLC, Engage with SF Hospitality LLC, and Lombard Hospitality LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,191,000; the lawsuits were filed on February 9, 2016, and September 16, 2016, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case Nos. CGC-16-554309, CGC-16-550354, CGC-16-550351, and CGC-16-554304, and California Court of Appeal Case Nos. A160539 and A168328; entitled Gajanan Inc. et al. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; AGPME Tenant, LLC v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; KPH Management LLC et al. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; and Mangal Inc. et al. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the remaining issues in the lawsuits involve claims for attorneys’ fees on the City’s appeal of the San Francisco Superior Court’s decision against the City on attorneys’ fees, claims for interest on the City’s attorneys’ fees payment, and claims for costs on appeal.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
24-0 /1
Ordinance#251045
Nov 20, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $5,845,000 related to claims of elder abuse and violations of patients' rights involving over 700 residents of Laguna Honda Hospital. This lawsuit was filed in March 2020 and has now been resolved with this settlement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tommy O. Johnson, by and through his Attorney-in-Fact Rev. Doris White and John Doe, by and through his conservator Thomas O’Connor, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, against the City and County of San Francisco for $5,845,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 24, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-20-517064; entitled Tommy O. Johnson, by and through his Attorney-in-Fact Rev. Doris White and John Doe, by and through his conservator Thomas O’Connor, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves claims of elder/dependent adult abuse, invasion of privacy, negligence, and violations of patients’ rights brought by over 700 former and current residents of Laguna Honda Hospital.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Passed
24-0 /1
Resolution#251048
Nov 20, 2025

This resolution approves a settlement of $435,014.22 to Ript Labs, Inc. for claims related to a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes filed against the City. The claims were submitted on July 22, 2025, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Ript Labs, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $435,014.22; the claims were filed on July 22, 2025; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
14-0
Resolution#251107
Nov 20, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to seek donations from private organizations to expand temporary shelter and services for homeless individuals, bypassing certain restrictions in the Behested Payment Ordinance. It has been officially passed.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s Executive Director, Chief Deputies, Deputy Directors and Program Directors to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services to support people experiencing homelessness, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

Housing
By Rafael Mandelman
16-1
Resolution#250930
Nov 20, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to amend a grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan to enhance services in permanent supportive housing, extending the agreement through December 31, 2025, and increasing funding by $2,820,000. It also permits automatic yearly renewals and authorizes HSH to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Grant Agreement Amendment effective July 1, 2025, between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), acting by and through HSH, and the San Francisco Health Plan, to continue to provide enhanced onsite services in permanent supportive housing and data integration under the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program; amending the existing term of the Grant Agreement through December 31, 2025, with automatic one-year term renewals effective January 1st of each year until the Grant Agreement is terminated by either party; increasing the grant amount by $2,820,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $6,047,884; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment 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 & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250619
Nov 20, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into a grant agreement with the California Department of Social Services for nearly $9.9 million to build a substance use disorder residential facility on Treasure Island, with funding available until June 30, 2029. It also permits the Department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement and outlines the process for the grantor to seek a receiver if the City defaults.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on execution of the Grant Agreement, through June 30, 2029, between the City and County of San Francisco ("City"), acting by and through its Department of Public Health ("DPH"), and California Department of Social Services and its third party administrator Horne LLP, under the Community Care Expansion Program, having anticipated revenue to the City of $9,895,834 for construction of a substance use disorder (SUD) residential step-down facility at Parcel E1.2, Treasure Island, including a Permitted and Restricted Use; authorizing DPH to accept and expend an increase to the grant award; authorizing the Grantor to apply for a Receiver in the event of the City’s default; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
24-0
Resolution#251049
Nov 19, 2025

This resolution extends a contract with Catholic Charities for HIV health services rental subsidies by five years and increases the funding by over $7 million, totaling approximately $13.4 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between City, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Catholic Charities, to provide HIV health services rental subsidies services, to extend the term by five years from June 30, 2026, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2031, and to increase the amount by $7,317,206 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,426,414; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

HousingPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#250976
Nov 19, 2025

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.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#251114
Nov 18, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for up to $20 million related to an employment dispute filed by Devon Anderson and Beverly L. Sweeney on behalf of current and former employees. The lawsuit was initiated in February 2020 in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Devon Anderson, Beverly L. Sweeney on behalf of themselves and all other similarly situated current and former employees against the City and County of San Francisco for up to $20,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 13, 2020, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 20-cv-01149-DMR; entitled Devon Anderson and Beverly L. Sweeney, et al. v. The City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

HousingBusiness & Economy
Passed
24-0 /1
Resolution#251146
Nov 18, 2025

The resolution extends La Cocina, Inc.'s lease of City-owned property at 101 Hyde Street for an additional five years, maintaining the annual rent at $12,000. It also allows the Director of Property to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to execute a Second Amendment to a Lease between the City and La Cocina, Inc. related to the lease of City-owned property located at 101 Hyde Street to extend the lease for an additional five years, from January 1, 2027, for a total term of July 9, 2019, through December 31, 2031, with no change to the annual base rent of $12,000; make certain modifications to the Second Amendment to Lease and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Bilal Mahmood
17-0
Resolution#251150
Nov 18, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $626,000 grant from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at addressing housing and homelessness from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant from the California Department of Health Care Services through Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. (Anthem) for participation in a program, entitled, “Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program,” in the amount of $626,000 for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
14-0
Resolution#251151
Nov 18, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $2,518,000 grant from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at addressing housing and homelessness. The total funding for the program will be $7,658,684.63 from July 1, 2023, to November 1, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase from the California Department of Health Care Services through San Francisco Health Plan for participation in a program, entitled, “Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program,” in the amount of $2,518,000 for the period of January 1, 2025, through November 1, 2026, for a total amount of $7,658,684.63 for the total period of July 1, 2023, through November 1, 2026; and approving the Notice of Award agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#250719
Nov 18, 2025

The ordinance redefines "Family" in the Planning Code to include any group of people living together without numeric limits on unrelated members or meal-sharing requirements. It also classifies small Residential Care Facilities as Residential Uses and clarifies the Zoning Administrator's authority to enforce regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define a “Family” as a “Household,” eliminate numeric limits on unrelated family members and requirements that family members share meals, classify Residential Care Facilities that serve six or fewer persons as Residential Uses, include certain groups of six or fewer people and associated operators as a “Household”; clarify the Zoning Administrator’s enforcement authority to administratively subpoena documents; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
27-0 /1
Resolution#251147
Nov 18, 2025

This resolution approves a loan of $8 million and a grant of $3 million to 1035Vets LLC to convert a property at 1035 Van Ness Avenue into 124 supportive housing units for veterans experiencing homelessness. It also allows the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to manage the agreement and make necessary adjustments.

Resolution approving and authorizing a Loan and Grant Agreement in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 consisting of a loan in the amount of $8,000,000 for a minimum term of 55 years and a grant in the amount of $3,000,000 with 1035Vets LLC for the purpose of rehabilitating real property located at 1035 Van Ness Avenue (“1035 Van Ness”) into 124 units of permanent supportive housing for veterans exiting homelessness under the Homekey+ Program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (the “Project”); 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; authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute the Loan and Grant Agreement, and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Loan and Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0 /2
Resolution#251155
Nov 18, 2025

The resolution approves a 55-year ground lease for a property at 835 Turk Street to develop a 106-unit permanent supportive housing project for very low-income households, with a total rent of $1. It also authorizes a loan of up to $12.9 million and a grant of up to $13.7 million to finance the project, aiming to provide affordable housing and meet public needs.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property owned by the City located at 835 Turk Street (“Property”) with 835 Turk LLC for a lease term of 55 years and total rent not to exceed $1 (“Ground Lease”) in order to rehabilitate and operate a 100% permanent supportive housing, 106-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to very low-income households, plus one manager’s unit on the Property (the “Project”); 2) approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development ("MOHCD") to enter into a Loan and Grant Agreement with 835 Turk LLC to finance the development and rehabilitation of the Project with a) a loan in an amount not to exceed $12,922,000 for a minimum loan term of 55 years and b) a grant in an amount not to exceed $13,729,907 from California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey+ funds; 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(b); and 6) authorizing the Director of Property, the Director of MOHCD, and/or the Executive Director of HSH, or their designees, to execute and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0 /2
Ordinance#250782
Nov 18, 2025

The ordinance creates a program to provide financial support, such as grants and loans, to small businesses affected by construction related to the city's residential rezoning efforts. It also establishes a fund to manage these resources and assigns oversight to specific city offices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Program (“Program”) to provide financial support, including grants and loans, to businesses impacted by construction relating to the City residential rezoning program adopted in 2025-2026; establishing the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Fund (“Fund”) to receive monies for the Program; designating the Office of Small Business and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to administer the Fund and the Program and promulgate rules and regulations in furtherance of the Program; and amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their gross receipts taxes for deposit in the Fund.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
30-0
Ordinance#251080
Nov 18, 2025

This ordinance allocates $3.5 million from the General Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enhance immigration legal defense and community response services for immigrants in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The goal is to improve access to these essential services for the immigrant community.

Ordinance appropriating $3,500,000 from the General Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expand access to existing coordinated services for immigration legal defense and community response services to the immigrant community in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
25-0
Ordinance#250808
Nov 18, 2025

The ordinance aimed to define "Legacy Business" and require special approval before replacing such businesses in specific districts, while allowing businesses operating for 15 years to qualify as Legacy Businesses. It has failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define Legacy Business and to require conditional use authorization prior to replacing a Legacy Business with a new non-residential use in certain Neighborhood Commercial, Named Neighborhood Commercial, and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; amending the Administrative Code to allow a business that has been operating for 15 years to qualify as a Legacy Business; 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 welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
24-5
Resolution#250874
Nov 17, 2025

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.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#241071
Nov 16, 2025

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
Resolution#251166
Nov 14, 2025

This resolution extends a contract with A&A Health Services, Inc. for rehabilitative board and care residential services for an additional three years and increases the funding by $22.7 million, bringing the total to nearly $32.7 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and A&A Health Services, Inc., to provide rehabilitative board and care residential services, to extend the term by three years from June 30, 2026, for a total term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and to increase the amount by $22,722,200 for a total not to exceed amount of $32,654,875; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

HousingPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Ordinance#251103
Nov 14, 2025

The ordinance allows movie theaters that also serve food to host various entertainment activities and sell alcohol on-site. It also exempts certain theaters in the Upper Fillmore area from size limits for non-residential uses when selling wine and beer.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to authorize Movie Theaters that also operate as Bona Fide Eating Places to offer entertainment, cultural, artistic, dramatic, musical, or leisure activities, performances or exhibitions, and permit on-site wine, beer, and/or liquor, and make conforming changes in the Planning Code definitions of Bar and Bona Fide Eating Place uses; permitting certain Movie Theaters in the Upper Fillmore Neighborhood Commercial District to sell wine and/or beer without being subject to non-residential use size limits otherwise applicable in the District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill
31-0
Ordinance#251081
Nov 14, 2025

This ordinance allows certain limited commercial businesses to expand in San Francisco, as long as they do not convert or demolish residential properties. It also gives the Zoning Administrator the authority to approve these expansions into rear yards while ensuring compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Limited Commercial Uses to expand, provided the expansion does not result in conversion or demolition of residential uses, and allowing the Zoning Administrator to approve Limited Commercial Use expansions into the rear yard; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Jackie Fielder
no vote
Ordinance#250926
Nov 13, 2025

The ordinance requires property owners to replace any residential units they demolish and provides relocation assistance to affected tenants, especially those with lower incomes. It also establishes stricter conditions for demolition permits and enhances tenant protections against harassment and improper buyout agreements.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) require property owners seeking to demolish residential units to replace all units that are being demolished; 2) prohibit demolition permits for five years if a tenant vacated a unit in the building to be demolished due to harassment or under an improper buyout agreement, subject to certain conditions; 3) require relocation assistance to affected occupants of units being demolished and to former occupants of those units who vacated due to certain buyout agreements, owner move-ins, pursuant to the Ellis Act, or due to serious and imminent hazards, with additional assistance and protections for lower-income tenants; 4) modify the Planning Code definition of demolition; 5) modify the conditional use criteria that apply to projects to demolish residential units; amending the Administrative Code to 6) require landlords to provide additional relocation assistance to lower-income tenants who are being required to vacate temporarily due to capital improvements or rehabilitation work; 7) update the standards and procedures for hearings related to tenant harassment; 8) require additional disclosures in buyout agreements; 9) require an additional disclosure in notice of intent to withdraw units under the Ellis Act; 10) making various non-substantive changes and clarifications; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
36-0 /1
Resolution#251170
Nov 12, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco International Airport to reduce the minimum annual payments and percentage rent for certain food and beverage concession tenants. It also changes how the annual minimum guarantees are adjusted for all food and beverage leases at the airport.

Resolution approving the Food and Beverage Minimum Annual Guarantee and Pre-Security Rent Reduction Program for Food & Beverage Concession Tenants allowing the San Francisco International Airport to enter into lease amendments to lower the minimum annual guarantees for 18 of 69 food & beverage leases, lower the percentage rent structure for seven pre-security leases, and alter the annual minimum annual guarantee adjustment methodology for all food and beverage leases.

HousingSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
17-0
Ordinance#250946
Nov 7, 2025

This ordinance allocates nearly $5.77 million for affordable housing projects, funded primarily through tax increment revenue bonds related to Treasure Island. The funds will be held in reserve until the bonds are sold and proceeds are received in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Ordinance appropriating $5,769,288 consisting of $5,500,000 from the issuance of Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District (IRFD) No. 1 Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and $269,288 accumulated interest earnings from the Series 2022B and Series 2023B Treasure Island IRFD Bond to fund affordable housing projects to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and receipt of proceeds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
23-0
Resolution#250972
Nov 7, 2025

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept over $5.3 million in funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to support young adults in obtaining and keeping housing. The funds will be allocated to the Transitional Housing Program and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program.

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 $4,741,224 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount up to $617,870 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Resolution#251017
Nov 7, 2025

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to lease land for an observation wheel to SkyStar Wheel, LLC without going through the usual competitive bidding process. The lease will last for 18 months starting November 1, 2025, with an option to extend for another 18 months, generating an estimated $1.8 million in revenue.

Resolution exempting from the competitive bidding policy set forth in Administrative Code, Sections 2.6-1 and 23.33, approving Port Lease 17322 for the continued operation of an observation wheel at SeaWall Lot (SWL) 301 between the Port of San Francisco and SkyStar Wheel, LLC for a period of 18 months with one 18-month extension option, to commence on November 1, 2025, through April 30, 2027, for a monthly base rent of $11,000 with annual increases plus a percentage rent of 8%, for an estimated revenue of $1,800,000; and adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Danny Sauter
13-0
Motion#250796
Nov 7, 2025

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.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Hearing#250792
Nov 6, 2025

This hearing aims to discuss community concerns about neglect, abuse, and civil rights violations at the Taylor Street Facility operated by GEO Group, Inc. It requests reports from various agencies, including the GEO Group and the Public Defender's Office, regarding these issues.

Hearing to address concerns raised by community members of neglect, abuse, and civil rights violations at the Taylor Street Facility located at 111 Taylor Street, operated by the GEO Group, Inc.; and requesting the GEO Group, Inc., Office of the Public Defender, Adult Probation Department, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to report.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Bilal Mahmood, Jackie Fielder
3-0 /1
Resolution#251106
Nov 4, 2025

This resolution extends a grant agreement with Catholic Charities for homelessness prevention services by 30 months and increases the funding by over $8.6 million, totaling nearly $18.5 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between City, acting by and through the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), and Catholic Charities for Family Eviction Prevention Collaborative (“FEPCO”) Homelessness Prevention, extending the term by 30 months from December 31, 2025, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2028; increasing the agreement amount by $8,672,460 for a total amount not to exceed $18,459,066; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment 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 & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
17-0
Resolution#251104
Nov 4, 2025

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for shelter services at Sanctuary Shelter, allowing the grant to continue for an additional two years and raising the total funding to nearly $40.9 million. It also gives the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing the authority to make minor adjustments 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 shelter services at Sanctuary Shelter; extending the grant term by 24 months from June 30, 2026, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2028; increasing the agreement amount by $15,140,870 for a new total amount not to exceed $40,896,141; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the Amendment 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
Passed
13-0 /2
Resolution#251105
Nov 4, 2025

This resolution approves an extension of a grant agreement with Felton Institute for Drop-in Center operations, extending the term by 24 months and increasing the funding by over $7 million. The total grant amount will now be nearly $16.9 million, and it allows for minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Felton Institute and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for Drop-in Center operations, extending the grant term by 24 months from June 30, 2026, for a total term of October 1, 2022, through June 30, 2028, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,134,976 for a new total amount not to exceed $16,854,149; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the Amendment 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
By Shamann Walton
13-0 /2
Resolution#251108
Nov 4, 2025

This resolution allows San Francisco to enter into an agreement to receive over $39 million in funding for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a property at 1035 Van Ness to provide permanent supportive housing for veterans. It also commits the City to provide additional matching funds and operating subsidies for at least five years.

Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), through the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to 1) execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and co-applicants Swords to Plowshares: Veterans Rights Organization and 1035Vets LLC for a total award not to exceed $39,044,030 under the Homekey+ Program, including up to $36,044,030 disbursed by HCD as a grant to 1035Vets LLC for acquisition of real property located at 1035 Van Ness for permanent supportive housing for veterans (the “Property”) and support of operating costs, and up to $3,000,000 disbursed by HCD as a grant to the City for rehabilitation of the Property; 2) accept and expend anticipated revenue from the City’s portion of Homekey+ grant funds in an amount up to $3,000,000 for the rehabilitation of the Property; 3) approving and authorizing the City to commit up to $8,000,000 in required matching funds for rehabilitation of the Property and a minimum of five years of operating subsidy, additionally the City committed up to 15 years of operating subsidies through the City’s Local Operating Subsidy Program (“LOSP”) subject to budget appropriations; 4) authorizing the City to assume any joint and several liability for expenditure of the Homekey+ grant under the Standard Agreement; 5) adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0 /2
Resolution#251109
Nov 4, 2025

This resolution allows San Francisco to enter into an agreement to receive over $17 million in funding for the rehabilitation of a property at 835 Turk Street to create permanent supportive housing for the homeless. It also commits the City to provide additional matching funds and operating subsidies for at least five years.

Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), through the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to 1) execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and co-applicants 835 Turk LLC and Five Keys Schools and Programs for a total award not to exceed $17,291,506 under the Homekey+ Program, including up to $3,561,599 disbursed by HCD as a grant to 835 Turk LLC for support of operating costs and up to $13,729,907 disbursed by HCD as a grant to the City for the rehabilitation and associated relocation costs for the real property located at 835 Turk Street for permanent supportive housing (the “Property”); 2) retroactively accept and expend anticipated revenue from the City’s portion of Homekey+ grant funds in an amount up to $13,729,907 to support the rehabilitation and associated relocation costs for the Property for costs incurred from March 5, 2024, through HCD’s capital grant expenditure deadline; 3) approving and authorizing the City to commit approximately $16,270,093 in required matching funds for rehabilitation of the Property and a minimum of five years of operating subsidies, additionally the City has committed up to 15 years of operating subsidies through the City’s Local Operating Subsidy Program subject to budget appropriations; 4) authorizing the City to assume any joint and several liability for expenditure of the Homekey+ grant under the Standard Agreement; 5) adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) 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
13-0 /2
Motion#251022
Nov 4, 2025

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.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-2 /1
Motion#251028
Nov 4, 2025

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.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
16-0 /2
Motion#251029
Nov 4, 2025

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.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
16-0 /2
Ordinance#251003
Nov 3, 2025

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.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Alan Wong
56-11 /3
Ordinance#250966
Nov 3, 2025

This ordinance updates various city planning elements to support the Family Housing Zoning Program, which includes changes to building heights, density, and design guidelines. It also amends the Local Coastal Program to align with these housing initiatives and requires the Planning Director to send the ordinance to the Coastal Commission.

Ordinance amending the General Plan to revise the Urban Design Element, Commerce and Industry Element, Transportation Element, Balboa Park Station Area Plan, Glen Park Community Plan, Market and Octavia Area Plan, Northeastern Waterfront Plan, Van Ness Avenue Area Plan, Western SoMa (South of Market) Area Plan, Western Shoreline Area Plan, Downtown Area Plan, and Land Use Index, to implement the Family Housing Zoning Program, including the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program, by adjusting guidelines regarding building heights, density, design, and other matters; amending the City’s Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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 welfare under Planning Code, Section 340.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
22-11 /1
Ordinance#250700
Nov 3, 2025

The ordinance changes zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to support the Family Zoning Plan, allowing for more residential and commercial development in specific areas. It also updates height limits and designations for properties in the Coastal Zone and includes findings related to environmental quality and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to implement the Family Zoning Plan by: amending the Zoning Use District Maps to: 1) reclassify certain properties currently zoned as various types of Residential to Residential Transit Oriented - Commercial (RTO-C); 2) reclassify properties currently zoned Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) to Residential Transit Oriented - 1 (RTO-1); 3) reclassify certain properties from Residential districts other than RTO to RTO-1; 4) reclassify certain properties currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) or Public (P) to Community Business (C-2); and 5) reclassify certain properties from Public to Mixed-Use or Neighborhood Commercial Districts; amending the Height and Bulk Map to: 1) reclassify properties in the Family Zoning Plan to R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties with structures designated as landmarks or contributors to historic districts pursuant to Article 10; 2) change the height limits on certain lots in the R-4 Height and Bulk District; and 3) designating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; 3) designate one parcel as part of the SFMTA SUD; and 4) directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
22-11 /1
Ordinance#250701
Nov 3, 2025

The ordinance creates the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to encourage housing development and modifies zoning regulations to increase building height and density in certain neighborhoods. It also includes provisions for parking requirements, business relocation, and protections for historic buildings, among other changes.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this Ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
54-20 /1
Ordinance#251071
Nov 3, 2025

The ordinance aimed to change zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to promote family housing and commercial use, while also adjusting height limits and designating certain areas for transportation agency use. It was ultimately rejected and is no longer in effect.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to implement the Family Zoning Plan by: amending the Zoning Use District Maps to: 1) reclassify certain properties currently zoned as various types of Residential to Residential Transit Oriented - Commercial (RTO-C), except for properties located in the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District (“PEG SUD”); 2) reclassify properties currently zoned Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) to Residential Transit Oriented - 1 (RTO-1); 3) reclassify certain properties from Residential districts other than RTO to RTO-1, except for properties located in the PEG SUD; 4) reclassify certain properties currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) or Public (P) to Community Business (C-2) , except for properties located in the PEG SUD; and 5) reclassify certain properties from Public to Mixed-Use or Neighborhood Commercial Districts, except for properties located in the PEG SUD; amending the Height and Bulk Map to: 1) reclassify properties in the Family Zoning Plan to R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties located in the PEG SUD; 2) change the height limits on certain lots in the R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties located in the PEG SUD; and 3) designating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone south of Lincoln Way to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties south of Lincoln Way to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; and 3) directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
12-0
Ordinance#251073
Nov 3, 2025

The ordinance aimed to create a program to encourage housing development in San Francisco by modifying zoning laws, increasing building heights in certain neighborhoods, and changing parking requirements. It also included provisions for displaced businesses and adjustments to various planning codes, but it has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD), 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, and 12) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; amending the Administrative Code to set Board policy regarding the sale or lease of properties within the SFMTA SUD; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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.

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