Legislation

This resolution approves the acceptance of a $5 million grant from the State of California for improvements to the Japantown Peace Plaza. It allows city departments to use these funds for the project from October 2022 to March 2026 and confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving the acceptance of $5,000,000 of General Fund grant funds from the State of California for the planning, design, and construction of physical improvements and enhancements to the Japantown Peace Plaza at the Buchanan Center Mall; making certain certifications required to receive the funds; authorizing Public Works and other City departments to expend such funds for this project for the period of October 2022 through March 2026; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows Public Works to use $1,275,000 from Caltrans for improvements on the state highway system as part of the Potrero Gateway Streetscape Improvement project, which will run from August 2022 to March 2026. It also approves a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the project's construction and confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend $1,275,000 from the California Department of Transportation’s (“Caltrans”) Clean California Local Enhancement Program for the construction of improvements and enhancements on the state highway system in support of the Potrero Gateway Streetscape Improvement project to commence August 2022 through March 2026; approving and authorizing Public Works to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans regarding project construction and implementation; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution authorizes an increase in a loan for the Maceo Project, a 100% affordable housing development for low and moderate-income veterans on Treasure Island, raising the total loan amount to $39,238,000 to cover additional construction costs. It also confirms that this amendment aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Maceo May Apts, L.P., a California limited partnership, to increase the loan amount by $14,983,000 for a new total loan amount not to exceed $39,238,000 to finance additional construction costs and loss of permanent financing related to the 100% affordable, 105 unit multifamily rental housing development (plus one staff unit) for low and moderate income veteran households located at 55 Cravath Street (formerly 401 Avenue of the Palms) on Treasure Island (“Maceo Project”); and adopting findings that the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final map for a three-lot vertical subdivision and a three-unit condominium project at 3452-3456 Sacramento Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and relevant planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11079, a three-lot vertical subdivision, and a three-unit condominium project, located at 3452-3456 Sacramento Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1009, Lot No. 012; 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 condominium project with 75 residential units and four commercial units at 2918 Mission Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9713, a 75 residential unit and four commercial unit condominium project, located at 2918 Mission Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6529, Lot No. 051; 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 at 30 Van Ness Avenue, which will include 333 residential units and five commercial units. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10742, a 333 residential unit and five commercial unit mixed-use condominium project, located at 30 Van Ness Avenue, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0835, Lot No.004; 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 new condominium project with 28 residential units and one commercial unit at 2525 Van Ness Avenue. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11008, a 28 unit residential and one commercial unit condominium project, located at 2525 Van Ness Avenue, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0527, Lot No. 004; 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 an eight-unit condominium project at 923-937 Kansas Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and relevant planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No.11009, an eight residential unit condominium project, four lots being two residential condominiums, located at 923-937 Kansas Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4094, Lot Nos. 045, 046, 047, and 048; 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 15-unit residential condominium project at 986 South Van Ness Avenue. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11026, a 15-unit residential condominium project, located at 986 South Van Ness Avenue, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3610, Lot No. 010; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution aims to create a Pacific Islander Cultural District in the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods to honor historical sites and support the growth of Pacific Islander culture. It reflects the Board of Supervisors' commitment to preserving cultural heritage and fostering vibrant communities.

Resolution reflecting the intent of the Board of Supervisors to establish a Pacific Islander Cultural District to commemorate historical sites, preserve existing spaces, and plan for thriving and vibrant communities to celebrate Pacific Islander culture in the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods.

This ordinance removes the Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District, allowing larger social service or philanthropic facilities and self-storage units in certain areas. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to eliminate the Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District, and allow Social Service or Philanthropic Facilities Uses greater than 5,000 gross square feet subject to a conditional use authorization in PDR-2 districts; allowing Self Storage in PDR-2 Districts, subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This motion approves the final map for a four-lot subdivision at 3000-3008 Larkin Street and 884-898 North Point Street, which includes a five-unit residential condominium and a three-unit commercial condominium. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10332, a four-lot vertical subdivision; lot one being a five-unit residential condominium project; lot three being three-unit commercial condominium project, located at 3000-3008 Larkin Street and 884-898 North Point Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0025, Lot No. 024; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows long-term parking and overnight camping in vehicles at designated Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites temporarily. It also extends the expiration date for temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024, while affirming compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow long-term parking of and overnight camping in vehicles and ancillary uses on parcels designated and authorized for use as Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites, as a temporary use; extending the date for expiration of temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024; 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 welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance designates the Turk and Taylor Streets Intersection and a specific property as a Landmark, recognizing its historical significance related to the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Turk and Taylor Streets Intersection together with defined portions of 101 Taylor Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0339, Lot No. 003 (known as the “Site of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot”), as a Landmark under 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 allows for larger building sizes on Block 2 of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area by increasing the maximum floor plate sizes. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state laws and local policies.

Ordinance approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area to increase bulk limits on Block 2 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 014, located on the north side of Folsom Street between Beale and Main Streets), by increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; making findings under the California Community Redevelopment Law; making findings 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 increases fines for violations of the Planning and Building Codes and clarifies that multiple violations can occur for issues affecting more than one unit in a building. It also establishes penalties for illegal construction and demolition, requires additional notices for responsible parties, and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations of Planning and Building Code provisions; clarify that violations affecting more than one unit in a building constitute multiple violations for purposes of assessing penalties; requiring the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to adopt factors for the Zoning Administrator to consider in determining the appropriate amount of civil penalties; establishing penalties for residential units merged, constructed, or divided without required permits or approvals; establishing penalties for violations involving illegal demolition and enhancement of penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status; providing additional notices for Responsible Parties; 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.

The ordinance allows certain existing gates, railings, and grillwork at non-residential properties to be exempt from transparency requirements, particularly for cannabis retail businesses for three years, provided they install artwork on new exempt structures. It also reduces the transparency requirement for these features in various commercial districts from 75% to 20% open to view, with added fire safety measures.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt certain existing gates, railings, and grillwork at Non-Residential uses from transparency requirements, subject to the provisions for noncomplying structures, and exempt Cannabis Retail uses from transparency requirements for gates, railings, and grillwork for a three-year period, provided the Cannabis use installs artwork on any new exempt gates, and require removal of gates, railings, and grillwork installed pursuant to that exemption when a Cannabis Retail use’s business permit becomes invalid or the business ceases to operate, and change the transparency requirement for gates, railings, and grillwork in Neighborhood Commercial Districts, Commercial Districts, Residential-Commercial Districts, and Mixed Use Districts from 75% to 20% open to perpendicular view with additional requirements for fire safety; 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 welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance updates the San Francisco General Plan by replacing the 2012 Community Safety Element with the 2022 Safety & Resilience Element. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and ensures alignment with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by repealing the 2012 Community Safety Element and adopting the 2022 Safety & Resilience Element; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 340, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance restricts private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard during weekends and holidays as a pilot program until December 31, 2025. It also includes findings related to vehicle code compliance and environmental impact assessments.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, on a pilot basis, on weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; 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 restricts private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard during weekends and holidays as a pilot program until December 31, 2025. It includes findings related to vehicle code compliance and environmental impact assessments.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, on a pilot basis, on weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; 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 removes the need for a Conditional Use permit when changing the use of an automobile service station to another type of business. It also updates zoning regulations and confirms that the changes align with environmental and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to remove the Conditional Use requirement to change the use of an Automobile Service Station or Automotive Use to another use, and amend zoning control tables to reflect this change; 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 as required by Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance designates St. James Presbyterian Church 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 overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate St. James Presbyterian Church, at 240 Leland Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6246, Lot No. 012, 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 allows for the establishment of Electric Vehicle Charging Locations and Fleet Charging as recognized automotive uses, simplifying the process for converting existing service stations and other automotive facilities into charging stations. It also mandates annual reporting on these projects and ensures compliance with environmental and planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging as Automotive Uses, allow conversion of Automotive Service Stations to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations without Conditional Use authorization and principally permit conversion of other Automotive Uses to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations, revise zoning control tables to reflect these changes, and require annual reporting by the Planning Department regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging project approvals; 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.

The ordinance approves a development agreement for the property at 98 Franklin Street, allowing specific construction and use of the site while waiving certain administrative code provisions. It also includes environmental findings and confirms compliance with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and 98 Franklin Street, LLC, for certain real property at 98 Franklin Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013), consisting of three parcels located in the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District on the east side of Franklin Street, between Oak and Market Streets; waiving certain provisions of Administrative Code, Chapter 56; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance extends a program that waives certain first-year fees for businesses until June 30, 2023, and increases the eligibility criteria, allowing businesses with gross receipts up to $5 million to qualify. It also broadens the types of businesses covered, removes the ground floor location requirement, and updates procedures for fee waivers and challenges.

Ordinance amending the program established in Ordinance No. 143-21 waiving certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for certain businesses, retroactive to November 1, 2021, to 1) extend the program through June 30, 2023; 2) increase the gross receipts permissible for a business to qualify for the tax and fee waiver from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000; 3) remove the requirement that the business be located on the ground floor; (4) expand the business types covered by the waiver from commercial businesses in certain Planning Code categories to all commercial businesses; 5) extend the period for refunds to the later of one year from the date of payment or June 30, 2023; 6) revise the procedures for challenging Tax Collector determinations that a business improperly claimed a waiver under this Ordinance; 7) increase the gross receipts above which the waiver would be retroactively revoked from $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 in the calendar year of, or in any calendar year during the three full calendar years following, the date the business commenced business within San Francisco or opened a new business location for commercial use; and 8) make other administrative and reporting changes, as defined herein.

The resolution authorizes the sale of certain real property along State Route 84 to Caltrans, including fee and easement interests, and allows the SFPUC General Manager to execute necessary agreements and modifications. It also declares the property as surplus land and determines that a competitive bidding process is not practical for this transaction.

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 fee and easement interest in certain real property located along State Route 84 in the City of Fremont and in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate, Temporary Construction Easement, and Utility Easement (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property, as defined herein, to Caltrans; 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 Land 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 Administrative Code, Section 23.3; 6) adopting responsible agency findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines; 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 resolution allows the City to lease a property at 1321 Mission Street to The Tides Center for five years at a nominal rent of $1 per year, with the goal of providing permanent supportive housing for low-income households. It also includes provisions for the City to cover property management costs up to $19.5 million and confirms that the property is considered "exempt surplus land."

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to enter into a Lease and Property Management Agreement (“Agreement”) with The Tides Center, as fiscal sponsor for Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing (“Tenant”), to authorize Tenant to lease, operate, and maintain the real property and residential improvements located at 1321 Mission Street for an initial five-year term, to commence upon approval of this Resolution, with an option to extend for up to an additional five years with a base rent of $1 per year with no annual rent increases, and for net property management and operating costs to be paid by the City in an amount not to exceed $19,500,000; 2) determining that the below market rent payable under the Agreement will serve a public purpose by providing permanent supportive housing for low-income households in need, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.33; 3) adopting findings declaring that the Property is “exempt surplus land” under the California Surplus Lands Act; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 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 the Director of Property and the Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to execute the Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of the agreement and this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution extends the time by six months for the Historic Preservation Commission to respond to a request for landmark designation of the Castro Theatre. It pertains to an amendment related to the property located at 429-431 Castro Street.

Resolution extending by six months the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may respond to the landmark designation initiation from the Board of Supervisors (File No. 220550), initiating an amendment to the landmark designation of 429-431 Castro Street (aka Castro Theatre), Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3582, Lot No. 085, under Article 10 of the Planning Code.

This resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed change to zoning rules in the Castro Street area, allowing nighttime entertainment on the second floor with special permission. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review meets state requirements and aligns with city planning priorities.

Resolution extending by six months the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 220709) amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; and making Planning Code, Section 302, findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to make recommendations on a proposed ordinance that would facilitate the establishment of electric vehicle charging locations by easing regulations on converting existing automotive services. It also includes requirements for annual reporting on these projects and confirms compliance with environmental and planning standards.

Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its recommendations on the Ordinance (File No. 220851) amending the Planning Code to create Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging as Automotive Uses, allow conversion of Automotive Service Stations to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations without Conditional Use authorization and principally permit conversion of other Automotive Uses to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations, revise zoning control tables to reflect these changes, and require annual reporting by the Planning Department regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging project approvals; 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.

The resolution approves a grant of up to $11 million to Mercy Housing California for constructing a community center in Sunnydale, which will include a childcare center, space for the San Francisco Boys and Girls Club, and community rooms. It also confirms that the grant agreement aligns with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute a Grant Agreement with Mercy Housing California, a nonprofit California public benefit corporation for a total grant amount not to exceed $11,000,000 for a term of 55 years effective upon execution of the Grant Agreement, to finance the construction of an approximately 28,000 square foot community center, consisting of an 8,000 square foot childcare center; a 12,000 square foot space for the San Francisco Boys and Girls Club, and an 8,000 square foot neighborhood space that will include community rooms and outdoor space, which will be known as Sunnydale HOPE SF Community Building; and adopting findings that the grant agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance updates zoning regulations in various districts to allow for more diverse commercial activities, including arts, entertainment, and social services, while also ensuring a mix of commercial space sizes in large developments. It also establishes requirements for nighttime entertainment and compliance with good neighbor policies to address community concerns.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update and reorganize Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning District controls, including, among other things, to 1) permit Accessory Arts Activities, and production, wholesaling, and processing of goods and commodities, to occupy more than one-third of total space in Commercial (C), Downtown Residential (DTR), Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use, Mission Bay, and Residential-Commercial (RC) Districts; 2) principally permit Arts Activities, Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in the Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT), SoMa NCT, Regional Commercial, and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts, and in historic and nonconforming commercial buildings in Residential Enclave Districts; 3) principally permit General Entertainment in the Folsom Street NCT District; 4) principally permit Bar uses on the second floor in the Folsom Street NCT and Regional Commercial Districts; 5) principally permit Nighttime Entertainment on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street unless they are zoned Residential Enclave District (RED) or Residential Enclave District - Mixed (RED-MX); 6) principally permit Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility Uses in the SoMa NCT District and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Districts; 7) require that large developments in South of Market Mixed Use Districts which contain commercial spaces provide a mix of commercial space sizes; 8) require that all Nighttime Entertainment uses comply with the Entertainment Commission’s good neighbor policies; and 9) remove certain limitations on location for Nighttime Entertainment and Animal Services uses in the Western SoMa Special Use District; and adopting environmental findings, findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance updates the rules for the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, allowing developers to meet their affordable housing requirements by dedicating land and increasing the maximum building height for specific properties at 98 Franklin Street. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District to update the Option for Dedication of Land for development projects to fulfill their inclusionary housing obligations; to revise the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013, at 98 Franklin Street, from 85-X // 120/365-R-2 to 85-X // 120/400-R-2; 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.

The resolution approves a lease agreement for the property at 333-12th Street to provide Permanent Supportive Housing for formerly homeless and low-income households, with a nominal rent of $1 per year and a total cost of up to $20,080,000 for management and operating expenses over five years. It also confirms that the property is considered "exempt surplus land" and allows city officials to execute and modify the agreement as needed.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Lease and Property Management Agreement (“Agreement”) with Housing for Independent People, Inc. to lease, operate, and maintain the real property and residential improvements located at 333-12th Street for an initial five-year term to commence on February 1, 2023, with an option to extend for up to an additional five years, and base rent of $1 per year with no annual rent increases, and for net property management and operating costs to be paid by the City in a total five-year amount not to exceed $20,080,000; 2) determining in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.33, that the below market rent payable under the Agreement will serve a public purpose by providing Permanent Supportive Housing for formerly homeless and low-income households; 3) adopting findings declaring that the Property is “exempt surplus land” under the California Surplus Land Act; 4) authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of HSH to execute the Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of the Agreement and this Resolution, as defined herein; 5) ratifying all prior actions taken by any City employee or official with respect to the Agreement, as defined herein; and 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final map for an eight-unit residential project at 36 Amber Drive and confirms it aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies. It has successfully passed through the legislative process.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10710, an eight residential unit project, located at 36 Amber Drive, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 7504, Lot No. 024; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine the permitting processes and challenges faced by small property owners building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and to review applications for duplex and quadplex construction under California State Senate Bill No. 9. It also requests a report from the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection on these issues and the geographic distribution of applications.

Hearing on the permitting processes, time-frames, and systemic barriers experienced by small property owners building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) under the local and state mandated programs; and the applications in the pipeline under California State Senate Bill No. 9 for duplex and quadplex construction from lot splits allowed in RH-1 zoned districts, including data on geographic distribution; and requesting the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection to report.

This legislation involves a hearing for public input on a proposed cannabis retail store at 4835 Mission Street, which is planned to occupy a 1,300 square-foot space in a mixed-use building. The proposal includes restrictions against on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products in the designated commercial district.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 202.2, 303, and 720 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 4835 Mission Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6272, Lot No. 021, identified in Planning Case No. 2021-011352CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21178, dated September 29, 2022, to establish an approximately 1,300 square-foot Cannabis Retail use within the ground floor commercial space of the existing two-story mixed-use building, with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products within the Excelsior Outer Mission Street NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 11) (Appellant: Olinda Meza Vega) (Filed October 31, 2022)

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 4835 Mission 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. 21178, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-011352CUA, for a proposed project located at 4835 Mission Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance allows nighttime entertainment venues to operate more freely in specific areas of the Folsom Street and Western SoMa neighborhoods by removing certain restrictions. It also clarifies regulations for these venues in nearby districts to ensure they align with city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Nighttime Entertainment as a principally permitted use on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street in the Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, the Regional Commercial District, and the Western SoMa Mixed Use-General District; removing certain restrictions on Nighttime Entertainment uses on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street in the Western SoMa Special Use District; clarifying the buffer restrictions for Nighttime Entertainment uses in the Service/Arts/Light Industrial District and the Western SoMa Mixed Use-Office 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.

This ordinance extends the regulations for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries and Temporary Cannabis Business Permits in San Francisco until December 31, 2024. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Health Code and Police Code to extend the sunset date for provisions governing Medical Cannabis Dispensaries from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024; and to allow the extension of Temporary Cannabis Business Permits for additional 120-day terms through December 31, 2024, rather than December 31, 2022; 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 resolution approves the sale of a portion of Former Custer Avenue by the City to the Cole Trust and establishes agreements related to property exchanges and settlements involving the Port Commission and the California State Lands Commission. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies, while authorizing future actions related to the property transactions.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of a 1) Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Cole Trust for the sale by the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Port Commission, of unimproved real property known as a portion of Former Custer Avenue; 2) a Public Trust Exchange and Title Settlement Agreement for 1620-1650-1680 Davidson Avenue between the City, acting by and through the Port Commission, the California State Lands Commission and the Cole Trust, both agreements in furtherance of a settlement agreement between the Port Commission and the Cole Trust; 3) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 4) adopting findings that the agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 5) adopting findings declaring that the real property transactions comply with the State Surplus Lands Act and City Surplus Lands Ordinance; 6) authorizing future City acceptance from the State of a new Public Trust Easement pending State enabling legislation; and 7) authorizing the Port’s Executive Director and the Director of Property to take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $33 million in revenue bonds to finance various capital projects for Presidio Knolls School, Inc. It aims to support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of facilities for the school.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Section 147(f) of the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $33,000,000 to finance, refinance and/or reimburse the cost of acquisition, construction, installation, rehabilitation, equipping and furnishing of various capital facilities to be owned and operated by Presidio Knolls School, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

This ordinance amends the Planning Code to exempt designated historic districts from the HOME-SF Program, which aims to promote homeownership. 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 exclude designated historic districts under Article 10 of the Planning Code from the provisions of the Home Ownership Means Equity-San Francisco (HOME-SF) Program; 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.

The motion confirms that the Planning Department has determined the project at 45 Bernard Street does not require additional environmental review. This means the project can proceed without further environmental assessments.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This motion aimed to have the Board of Supervisors prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 45 Bernard Street did not require additional environmental review. The motion has been rejected and is no longer active.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This legislation involves a hearing to approve changes to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan, allowing for taller buildings and larger floor sizes on Block 4, as well as the sale and lease of land rights for development. It aims to facilitate the construction of new projects in the area by increasing height limits and making necessary findings for the redevelopment.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to consider 1) an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan to increase height and bulk limits on Block 4 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 010, located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets), by increasing the maximum height limit for tower buildings from 450 feet to 513 feet, and increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; and making certain findings (File No. 220854); an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project (located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets) by increasing height limits; and making certain findings (File No. 220836); a Resolution approving the disposition of land, and entrance into a ground lease of certain air space rights, by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco to F4 Transbay Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a purchase price of $6,000,000 for the property generally located at 200 Main Street, bounded by Howard, Main and Beale Streets and extending approximately 205 feet southeast from Howard Street (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot Nos. 010 and 011), commonly known as Transbay Block 4; making findings under the Transbay Redevelopment Plan (incorporating California Health and Safety Code, Section 33433); and making certain findings (File No. 220858); and an forthcoming Ordinance amending the General Plan; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-123, approved on July 26, 2022.

This ordinance allows for taller buildings in a specific area of the Transbay Redevelopment Project by raising the height limit from 450 feet to 513 feet and adjusting some floor plate sizes. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

Ordinance approving an amendment to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan to increase height and bulk limits on Block 4 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 010, located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets), by increasing the maximum height limit for tower buildings from 450 feet to 513 feet, and increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings under the California Community Redevelopment Law; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.