Legislation

The ordinance creates the Housing Innovation Program to provide financial support and resources for low- and moderate-income residents, including loans for property owners to build additional housing units and assistance for tenants at risk of displacement. It also offers grants for organizations to promote homeownership education and develop innovative housing designs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Housing Innovation Program to develop, finance, and support certain additional housing opportunities for low-income and moderate-income residents, including loans and technical assistance for certain low-income and moderate-income property owners to construct accessory dwelling units or other new units on their property, subject to certain conditions, loans for certain low-income and moderate-income tenants who are at risk of displacement and licensed childcare providers, and grants for organizations to create marketing and educational materials about wealth-building and homeownership for residents who have been historically disadvantaged and to develop creative construction design prototypes for low-income and moderate-income residents.

This ordinance allows certain existing medical cannabis dispensaries to switch to cannabis retail without needing to notify or seek approval from the neighborhood. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt Grandfathered Medical Cannabis Dispensaries that convert to Cannabis Retail Uses from neighborhood notification and review requirements; 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.

This ordinance allows businesses to place signs on awnings or marquees in certain commercial and mixed-use districts, in addition to existing regulations for projecting signs. It also expands sign controls to more Neighborhood Commercial Districts and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow business signs on awnings or marquees in addition to projecting signs in various neighborhood commercial and residential-commercial districts, and in certain Chinatown mixed use districts; applying business sign controls to additional Neighborhood Commercial Districts; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance proposes a density bonus program for certain residential zoning districts, allowing for increased housing development in RH-1, RH-2, and RH-3 areas. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create a density bonus program in RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family), RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family), and RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) zoning districts; 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.

This resolution approves a $750,000 settlement for a claim against Shimmick Construction Company and F.D. Thomas, Inc. related to construction defects. The settlement resolves issues without going to court.

Resolution approving settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. (“Shimmick”) and F.D. Thomas, Inc. (“F.D. Thomas”) for $750,000; the claim involves compensation for construction defects allegedly caused by Shimmick Construction Company and F.D. Thomas, Inc.

This ordinance removes regulations related to oil and gas activities from the Planning Code and updates definitions to exclude oil and gas production as an allowable industrial use. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and public welfare policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to repeal Article 12, which contains regulations governing land use activities associated with oil and gas exploration, development, and processing; amending the definitions of Heavy Manufacturing 2 and Heavy Manufacturing 3 to exclude oil and gas production or processing for fuel purposes as allowable Industrial Uses; 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.

This ordinance accepts a 12-kilovolt power line and related facilities for public use at the Seawall Lot 337 and Pier 48 Mixed-Use Project. It also ensures the line will be maintained by the city and complies with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting the irrevocable offer of a 12-kilovolt power line and associated facilities (“12-kV Line”) servicing the Seawall Lot 337 and Pier 48 Mixed-Use Project, bounded by 3rd Street and Mission Rock Street, subject to conditions and limitations; dedicating the 12-kV Line to public use; designating the 12-kV Line for public power purposes; accepting the 12-kV Line for maintenance and liability purposes; affirming the Planning Department’s determinations 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; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions regarding the 12-kV Line; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This resolution approves an agreement to exchange city-owned property at 530 Sansome Street for part of the property at 425-439 Washington Street, allowing for the development of a new fire station. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure the project aligns with city regulations.

Resolution ratifying the Conditional Property Exchange Agreement and Related Transaction Documents with EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for a transfer of City real property at 530 Sansome Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot No. 017), under the jurisdiction of the Fire Department, in exchange for a portion of the real property at 425-439 Washington Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013 and 014); authorizing the Director of Property and City staff to proceed with the proposed Fire Station development project, subject to several conditions, as defined herein; adopting findings pursuant to 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.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to acquire a parcel of land at 1979 Mission Street for the development of 100% affordable housing, which will include between 200 and 338 dwelling units. It also authorizes the Director of Property to manage the necessary agreements and modifications related to this acquisition.

Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the conveyance and acceptance by the Director of Property, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) and CH Acquisitions 2, LLC, of a parcel of real estate consisting of approximately 57,325 square feet in land area, located at 1979 Mission Street (“Property”), pursuant to a land dedication permitted under Planning Code, Section 249.33, to satisfy affordable housing obligations under Planning Code, Sections 415 et seq.; placing the Property under the jurisdiction of MOHCD for future 100% affordable housing development consisting of approximately 200-338 dwelling units; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein, including assuming certain leases.

This ordinance designates the Trocadero Clubhouse as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under the Planning Code. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Trocadero Clubhouse, located within Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, northwest of 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, in Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2488, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance designates the Casa Sanchez Building at 2778-24th Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2778-24th Street (aka Casa Sanchez Building), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4210, Lot No. 018, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance updates zoning rules for massage establishments in San Francisco, including reclassifying sole practitioner massage services and aligning their regulations with health services. It also introduces restrictions on personal services at locations where massage establishments were closed due to violations and removes certain outdated provisions.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise Massage Establishment zoning controls, including, among other things, to: 1) add Sole Practitioner Massage Establishments to the definition of Health Services in Articles 1 and 8 and remove it from the definition of Massage Establishments; 2) regulate Massage Establishments generally consistent with Health Services, with some exceptions; 3) eliminate the three-month period to establish abandonment of certain nonconforming Massage Establishment uses; 4) prohibit Personal Services uses for three years at any location where a Massage Establishment use was closed due to a violation of the Planning Code or Health Code; 5) eliminate the exception from the conditional use authorization requirement for massage uses accessory to a dwelling unit; 6) rename Medical Services to Health Services in Article 8 and make other conforming amendments; and 7) delete related provisions that have expired through the passage of time; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This legislation pertains to a hearing for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street, which involves demolishing a single-family home to build a new five-story residential building with 19 group housing units. The project seeks approval for certain waivers from existing development standards, and the hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.2, 253, 303, and 317, of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3580, Lot No. 018, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21016, dated October 14, 2021, to allow demolition of a single-family residence and approval of an individually requested state density bonus project pursuant to Planning Code, Section 206.6 (using the State Density Bonus Law (California Government Code, Sections 65915-65918)), for the project invoking waivers from the development standards for rear yard (Planning Code, Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Planning Code, Section 140), and maximum height limit (Planning Code, Section 260) that would construct a new five-story, 50-foot tall, residential building (approximately 10,023 square feet) with 19 group housing units located within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Athanassios Diacakis) (Filed November 12, 2021)

This resolution expresses San Francisco's support for a temporary halt on building or expanding factory farms and slaughterhouses in California. It also encourages federal lawmakers to back the Farm Systems Reform Act.

Resolution stating that the City and County of San Francisco supports a moratorium on the construction and expansion of animal feeding operations, factory farms, and slaughterhouses in California; and encouraging the United States legislature to support the Farm Systems Reform Act.

The resolution approves the purchase of two properties at 822 Geary Street and 629 Hyde Street for $6.32 million, including closing costs. It also authorizes the Director of Property to finalize the purchase and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 822 Geary Street and 629 Hyde Street (“Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property, for the purchase price of $6,300,000 plus an estimated $20,000 for typical closing costs, for a total amount of $6,320,000 from Georgios Markoulakis and Crisula Markoulakis, as Trustees of the Markoulakis Family Trust, Dated November 6, 2008 (“Purchase Agreement”); 3) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 5) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) requesting the Director of Health to make certain subsequent reports to the Board of Supervisors relating to the Property, as defined herein.

This ordinance proposes to close off a section of Michigan Street to improve the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, pending approval from the SFMTA Board. It also transfers the vacated area from Public Works to SFMTA and confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies.

Draft Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298 to the north and west, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4310 to the east, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south, as part of the improvement of the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, subject to the approval of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Board of Directors; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area from Public Works to SFMTA, subject to the approval of the SFMTA Board of Directors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This motion approves the final map for a six-unit condominium project at 1805 Buchanan Street and confirms it aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies. It has officially passed and allows the development to proceed.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10423, a six residential unit condominium project, located at 1805 Buchanan Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0676, Lot No. 073; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with 40 residential units and one commercial unit at 230 Seventh Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10739, a 40 residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 230 Seventh Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3730, Lot No. 004; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows for up to four total dwelling units on residential lots in certain zoning districts, including additional "Bonus Dwelling Units," while ensuring that their sale prices remain affordable for those earning 100% of the area median income. It also sets limits on initial rental rates and rent increases for these Bonus Dwelling Units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception for Lots in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts to permit additional units (“Bonus Dwelling Units”), up to four total dwelling units per lot exclusive of accessory dwelling units, and to require that if such Bonus Dwelling Units are ever sold, the sales prices would not exceed an amount determined to be affordable at 100% of area median income; amending the Administrative Code to limit initial rental rates and rent increases for Bonus Dwelling Units; 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.

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street, confirming it aligns with environmental standards and the city's General Plan. The Planning Commission's decision has been officially accepted and is now in effect.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21016, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, for a proposed project located at 3832-18th Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance defines laundromats in the Planning Code and requires special permission for any new use that replaces a laundromat. It also prohibits the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units that would reduce laundry services unless they are replaced.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add Laundromat as a defined term, to require conditional use authorization for uses replacing Laundromats, and to prohibit Accessory Dwelling Units that reduce on-site laundry services unless replaced; 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.

This ordinance updates the requirements for the inclusionary housing program in San Francisco, which mandates that new developments include affordable housing units. It also confirms that the changes comply with environmental regulations and align with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update inclusionary housing program requirements; 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 necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with eight residential units and two commercial units at 3310 Mission Street. It also adopts findings that align with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10341, an eight residential unit and two commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 3310 Mission Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6635, Lot No. 054; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution urges the Planning Department to create a map identifying sensitive communities in the city's housing plan update, aiming to protect at-risk housing and support existing residents. It also calls for policies that encourage the development of affordable housing in these areas and throughout San Francisco.

Resolution urging the Planning Department to institutionalize a sensitive communities map in the City's 2022 Housing Element Update of the General Plan; to preserve at-risk housing and provide long-term stability to existing communities; and to apply policies that specifically incentivize affordable housing production within sensitive communities and all across San Francisco.

This ordinance removes the Life Science and Medical Special Use District from the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also confirms that the changes align with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to eliminate the Life Science and Medical Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution urges the Secretary of the Interior to officially recognize the crash site of Roberto Clemente's airplane and the surrounding land as a historic site. It aims to preserve the location's significance in American history.

Resolution urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the crash site of Roberto Clemente’s airplane and adjacent land in the National Register of Historic Places.

The ordinance designates the fresco titled “The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City” as a Landmark, ensuring its protection and recognition under the Planning Code. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the fresco titled “The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City” in the Diego Rivera Gallery of the San Francisco Art Institute, located at 800 Chestnut Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0049, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance designates the San Francisco Eagle Bar at 396-398 12th Street as a Landmark, which provides it with special protections and recognition. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 396-398 12th Street (aka San Francisco Eagle Bar), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3522, Lot No. 014, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance designates the Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building at 447 Battery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 447 Battery Street (aka Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot No. 002, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance clarifies the rules for building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and ensures that landlords cannot remove certain tenant services without a valid reason, stating that simply getting a building permit is not enough. It also includes necessary findings related to tenant protection and environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to clarify the requirements for applications to construct Accessory Dwelling Units under the City’s local Accessory Dwelling Unit approval process; amending the Administrative Code to clarify that landlords may not remove certain tenant housing services without just cause and that issuance of a building permit does not constitute just cause; making findings as required by the Tenant Protection Act of 2019; 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.

This ordinance extends the deadline by about two years for existing buildings with public access to meet accessibility requirements for people with disabilities. It also allows for longer periods to grant extensions and for the Department of Building Inspection to report to the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the time by approximately two years for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to comply with the requirement to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; to extend the period for granting extensions from those deadlines; and to extend the time for the Department of Building Inspection’s report to the Board of Supervisors.

The resolution authorizes the sale of a specific piece of land in Alameda County to the State of California for highway improvements for $152,952. It also includes provisions for a sale agreement, confirms the property as surplus land, and states that a competitive bidding process is not necessary.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell certain real property located along State Route 84 and Interstate 680 in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California (Parcel No. 65) for public highway improvements, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”), and the Alameda County Transportation Commission (“Alameda CTC” and together with Caltrans, the “Buyers”) for the amount of $152,952; 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property to the Buyers, which includes a liquidated damages clause in case of default by the City; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and adopting the findings required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines previously adopted by Caltrans in conjunction with the Project; and 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation involves a hearing for people who want to express their opinions about a project at 35 Ventura Avenue, which includes adding a second floor to a proposed single-family home. The hearing is to review whether the project is exempt from environmental review under California law.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on November 18, 2018, for the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2816, Lot No. 008, to include the second floor addition of 15 feet in height for the proposed property that would consist of an approximately 30 foot tall, 3,000 square foot, single family home. (District 7) (Appellant: Ryan Patterson of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson PC, on behalf of Tom and Kari Rocca) (Filed August 30, 2021)

The motion confirms that the Planning Department has determined the project at 35 Ventura Avenue does not require additional environmental review due to its categorically exempt status. This means the project can proceed without further environmental assessments.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 35 Ventura Avenue did not require additional environmental review. The motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Board of Supervisors prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 35 Ventura Avenue did not require additional environmental review. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This ordinance removes the Trial Courts Courthouse Construction Fund and decreases the additional amounts the City had previously added to court-related penalties and fines for courtroom projects. It aims to streamline funding related to courthouse construction in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to delete the Trial Courts Courthouse Construction Fund; and to reduce amounts that the City previously added to court-imposed penalties, fines, or forfeitures in San Francisco to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, construction, and financing of courtrooms or courtroom buildings.

This ordinance allows bars to operate in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District under certain conditions. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally permit Bars in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This hearing is to provide a six-month update on the implementation of new consumer protection measures in the Building Code, which include creating and publishing a list of compliance issues and notifying relevant parties about these issues. The Department of Building Inspection and the City Attorney's Office will report on the progress of these provisions.

Hearing regarding a six-month status update on the implementation of Expanded Compliance Control and Consumer Protection provisions per Building Code amendments enacted March 26, 2021, including but not limited to creating the Expanded Compliance Control list, reporting on the list to the Building Inspection Commission, referring listees to state licensing boards, publication of the list on the Department of Building Inspection website, and notifying all parties listed on a permit application associated that includes a listee; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection and Office of the City Attorney to report.

This ordinance reallocates $400,000 from the Legacy Business Historic Preservation Fund to create a new grant program for Legacy Businesses in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. It aims to support these businesses through financial assistance.

Ordinance de-appropriating $400,000 previously appropriated to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (ECN) for the Office of Small Business’ Legacy Business Historic Preservation Fund and re-appropriating $400,000 to ECN to provide a new grant program for Legacy Businesses in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $580,000 to settle the City’s claim for attorney’s fees and costs related to a lawsuit filed by Contest Promotions, LLC regarding compliance with a previous settlement and the constitutionality of certain Planning Code sections. This lawsuit was consolidated from two cases filed in 2015 and 2016.

Ordinance authorizing settlement by payment of $580,000 to the City and County of San Francisco, of the City’s claim for attorney’s fees and costs arising from the lawsuit that Contest Promotions, LLC filed against the City; the lawsuit was filed on August 26, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547630; entitled Contest Promotions, LLC vs. City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CPF-16-514771 was filed on February 9, 2016, and the actions were consolidated; the lawsuit involves a dispute about the City’s compliance with a prior settlement agreement between the parties, and the constitutionality of sections of the Planning Code regulating on-site and off-site commercial signs.

The ordinance allows certain social service and philanthropic facilities in Chinatown with specific conditions, modifies use size limits and regulations for various districts, and permits lot mergers in the Polk Street area. It also exempts certain community uses from size limits and makes adjustments to zoning regulations to support local businesses and services.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) allow neighborhood-serving Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts with conditional use authorization; 2) change the provision for abandonment of a use that exceeds a use size maximum in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; 3) allow re-establishment of a nonconforming use size in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts under certain circumstances; 4) change the use size limit and use size maximum in the Chinatown Community Business District; 5) exempt Institutional Community uses and Legacy Business Restaurants in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts from use size limits; 6) allow lot mergers under certain conditions in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; and 7) exclude the portion of Powell Street south of Union Street from the North Beach Financial Service, Limited Financial Service, and Business or Professional Service Subdistrict; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance extends various deadlines related to Medical Cannabis Dispensaries and Cannabis Retail Use in San Francisco, pushing them from 2021 to 2022 and 2023. It also allows for the extension of Temporary Cannabis Business Permits and the Cannabis Event Permit pilot program.

Ordinance amending the Health Code, Planning Code, and Police Code to extend the sunset date for provisions governing Medical Cannabis Dispensaries from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2022; to extend the sunset date for allowing the conversion of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries with Planning Commission approval to a Cannabis Retail Use from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023; to allow the extension of Temporary Cannabis Business Permits for additional 120-day terms through December 31, 2022, rather than December 31, 2021; and to allow the extension of the Cannabis Event Permit pilot program through December 31, 2023, rather than December 31, 2021; 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.

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, which seeks to demolish a single-family home and build a new four-story residential building with multiple units and parking. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections to the Conditional Use Authorization needed for the project.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.1, 303, and 307 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4010, Lot No. 006, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20921, dated May 13, 2021, to allow demolition of an existing single family home and construction of a new, four-story, 40-foot tall residential building containing two dwelling units, one accessory dwelling unit, one off-street automobile parking space, and three class one bicycle parking spaces within the RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellants: Marion Parr, Scott Carr, Ron Altoonian, Victoria Carradero, and Chris Stephens) (Filed June 11, 2021)

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street, following the Planning Commission's decision. It also includes environmental findings and confirms consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20921, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project located at 575 Vermont Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This hearing will discuss changes in the Planning Department's organization and practices, particularly regarding the Zoning Administrator and staff. The Planning Department is being asked to provide a report on these matters.

Hearing to discuss the recent reorganization and internal practices at the Planning Department, including with respect to the Zoning Administrator and other department staff; and requesting the Planning Department to report.