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Ordinance#220875
Dec 30, 2022

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-6
Ordinance#221202
Dec 30, 2022

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
1-0
Hearing#221215
Dec 25, 2022

This legislation proposes an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay area to allow larger building sizes on a specific block. A public hearing will be held on January 10, 2023, to discuss this change.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on January 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting, to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance for the proposed 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; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-186 (File No. 221214), approved on December 6, 2022.

TransportationEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#221065
Dec 22, 2022

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#221165
Dec 22, 2022

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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
12-0
Resolution#221169
Dec 22, 2022

This resolution allows the Department of Public Works to seek a $456,250 grant from the California Natural Resources Agency to support tree planting and job creation at the South of Market Tree Nursery. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards set by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply to the California Natural Resources Agency’s Urban Greening Program for a grant in the amount of $456,250 to fund the Planting Trees and Growing Green Jobs Project at the South of Market Tree Nursery; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Resolution#220863
Dec 22, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and the Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021. It is a requirement under California law and the districts' agreements with the city.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600 et seq.), Section 36650, and the Districts' Management Agreements with the City, Section 3.4.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#220865
Dec 22, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for the district's operations and finances.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s Management Agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan
7-0 /1
Resolution#220891
Dec 22, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#221089
Dec 22, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
7-0 /1
Resolution#221174
Dec 22, 2022

The resolution approves a $25 million settlement with waste management companies for overcharging San Francisco ratepayers and addresses issues related to profit limits and rental costs. It ensures that ratepayers will not bear certain rental expenses and may receive reimbursements if specific properties are no longer available.

Resolution approving the settlement of pre-litigation claims against Sunset Scavenger Company, Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company, Recology San Francisco, and Recology Properties Inc. through the acceptance of a $25,000,000 reimbursement to San Francisco ratepayers; the claims involve alleged retention of profits above the 9 percent target profit approved in the 2017 public rate setting process, and the timing and appropriateness of cost of living adjustments to rates; additional material terms of the settlement are that rental costs of select real properties will not be passed through to ratepayers once acquisition costs are paid, and ratepayers will be reimbursed for up to approximately $26,000,000 in rental payments in the event that those properties are no longer available for the benefit of San Francisco refuse ratepayers.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0 /2
Resolution#221082
Dec 22, 2022

This resolution allows San Francisco to maintain and operate additional traffic control devices on a specific state highway intersection. It also gives the Public Works Director the authority to make minor changes to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways in San Francisco between the City and the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to include City’s maintenance and operation of additional traffic control devices on right-of-way within Caltrans jurisdiction, along State Route 280, on eastbound Alemany Boulevard at San Bruno Avenue; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Public Works Director to enter into modifications and amendments to the Third Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City or materially decrease the public benefits accruing to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the project or this Resolution.

TransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#221110
Dec 22, 2022

This resolution designates the Parkside Library at 1200 Taraval Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve the building's historical significance in the Sunset District.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of 1200 Taraval Street (aka Parkside Library) in the Sunset District, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2351, Lot No. 001.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
6-0
Resolution#221249
Dec 22, 2022

This resolution urges the Mayor and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to take action to prevent families from being displaced at the Oasis Inn and to support efforts to acquire the property for housing families experiencing homelessness. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution urging the Mayor and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to prevent displacement of families at the Oasis Inn (located at 900 Franklin Street); and to support efforts to acquire the Oasis Inn to safely house families experiencing homelessness.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#221171
Dec 16, 2022

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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
6-0
Ordinance#221261
Dec 16, 2022

This ordinance creates a new special use district called The Village at 80 Julian Avenue, which allows for specific zoning regulations in that area. It also includes environmental and planning findings to ensure it aligns with city policies and serves the public's needs.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to add The Village Special Use District, located adjacent to 56 Julian Avenue, at 80 Julian Avenue, and constituting Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3547, Lot No. 52; making findings 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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
11-0
Ordinance#220947
Dec 16, 2022

This ordinance allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to seek proposals for a new train control system with a contract lasting over ten years, which is usually not permitted. It also enables the use of negotiated procurement methods and requires Board of Supervisors approval for the contract.

Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to issue a Request for Proposals for a Communications Based Train Control System to be awarded by a contract with a term exceeding ten years; waiving the Administrative Code prohibition against issuing solicitations for a contract for general or professional services for a term longer than ten years; authorizing use of negotiated procurement procedures, stating that the award of the contract will be subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#220542
Dec 16, 2022

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#221125
Dec 16, 2022

The ordinance establishes the 706 Mission Fund to manage funds from a 2013 property agreement and allows the Recreation and Park Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to spend this money for designated purposes, following recommendations from a community advisory committee. It also mandates that these departments provide reports on how the funds are spent.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the 706 Mission Fund to receive funds provided to the City under the 2013 purchase and sale agreement regarding the property at 706 Mission Street; to authorize the Recreation and Park Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend monies from the Fund for specified purposes after receiving recommendations from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee; and to require the Recreation and Park Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to prepare reports regarding expenditures from the Fund.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#221028
Dec 16, 2022

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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#221109
Dec 16, 2022

This resolution allows Public Works to use a federal grant of $163,513 for the Sloat Infrastructure Improvements project, covering the period from September 16, 2021, to December 1, 2023. It also authorizes Public Works to complete necessary paperwork and confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend an earmark grant of $163,513 from the Federal Highway Administration 2018 Earmark Repurposing Final Approved List to fund the construction of the Sloat Infrastructure Improvements project for a term of September 16, 2021, through December 1, 2023; authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
6-0
Resolution#221120
Dec 16, 2022

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into an agreement with VB Nimbus, LLC for the installation and maintenance of radio equipment in Tracy, starting at an annual fee of $30,000 with a 3% increase each year for five years. It also confirms that the project is exempt from environmental review and gives the General Manager authority to make minor amendments to the agreement.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to enter into a Site Use Agreement with VB Nimbus, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of radio equipment at 32322 S Corral Hollow Road in Tracy, at an initial annual use fee of $30,000 with annual increases of three percent for an initial five-year term, commencing January 1, 2023, through December 21, 2028, with four five-year extension options for the SFPUC Water Enterprise Radio Replacement Project (Project), pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; affirming the Planning Department’s determination that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the General Manager of the SFPUC 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#221168
Dec 16, 2022

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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#221208
Dec 16, 2022

This resolution encourages the Capital Planning Committee to incorporate funding priorities from the Climate Action Plan, as outlined in a report by the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment, into the upcoming General Obligation Bond schedule. It aims to ensure that climate-related initiatives receive necessary financial support.

Resolution urging the Capital Planning Committee to include Climate Action Plan (CAP) funding priorities recommended by the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) Report, entitled “Funding San Francisco Climate Action: Strategies for Revenue, Implementation, and Equity,” in the proposed General Obligation (GO) Bond schedule.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
5-0
Ordinance#221223
Dec 16, 2022

This ordinance updates the Environment Code by replacing the existing green building requirements for city buildings with a new set of municipal green building standards. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Environment Code to repeal Chapter 7: Green Building Requirements for City Buildings and replace with new Chapter 7: Municipal Green Building Requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#221146
Dec 16, 2022

This ordinance creates a new designation for Legacy Pushcart Peddlers, allowing them minor access to public utility areas and clarifying the rules for permits related to such access. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to create the Legacy Pushcart Peddler designation, provide that utility access in the public right-of-way for Legacy Pushcart Peddlers is a minor encroachment, and clarify the revocation and restoration requirements for all minor encroachment permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#221069
Dec 13, 2022

The ordinance exempts the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District from fees for placing up to 200 banners on City-owned poles, and it also formalizes an existing exemption for the SoMa Pilipinas Cultural Heritage District for up to 300 banners. Additionally, it affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to exempt the Leather and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural District from banner permit fees and inspection fees for the placement of up to 200 banners on up to 200 City-owned poles within that Cultural District; and to codify the existing exemption of the SoMa Pilipinas - Filipino Cultural Heritage District from banner permit fees and inspection fees for the placement of up to 300 banners on up to 300 City-owned poles within that Cultural District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#221106
Dec 13, 2022

This ordinance waives the fee for temporary street space occupancy permits in San Francisco on specific dates to encourage holiday sidewalk sales. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving the fee required under Public Works Code, Section 724.1(b), for temporary street space occupancy permits on San Francisco streets on November 25-27, December 2-4, and December 9-11, 2022, to promote sidewalk sales of merchandise during the holiday season; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#221158
Dec 13, 2022

The ordinance allows the City to lease a property at 835 Turk Street to Five Keys Schools and Programs for $1 per year to provide Permanent Supportive Housing for formerly homeless and low-income households, with a total cost not exceeding $16,682,000 over five years. It also exempts the property from certain contracting requirements while ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws.

Ordinance 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 Five Keys Schools and Programs to lease, operate, and maintain the real property and residential improvements at 835 Turk Street (“Property”) for an initial five-year term to commence upon the first day of the month following the effective date of this Ordinance with one five-year option to extend, 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 $16,682,000; 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 that the Property is “exempt surplus land” under the California Surplus Land Act; 4) exempting the Property from contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6, but requiring compliance with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements of Administrative Code, Section 23.61; 5) authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of HSH to make certain modifications to the Agreement and take certain actions in furtherance of the Agreement and this Ordinance, as defined herein; 6) ratifying all prior actions taken by any City employee or official with respect to the Agreement; and 7) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
11-0
Motion#221142
Dec 13, 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0
Motion#221143
Dec 13, 2022

This motion aimed to reject the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 4835 Mission Street. However, the motion was ultimately not passed.

Motion conditionally disapproving 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 at 4835 Mission Street, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
10-0
Motion#221144
Dec 13, 2022

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings to support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 4835 Mission Street. The motion has been rejected and is no longer active.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-011352CUA for a proposed project at 4835 Mission Street.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
10-0
Motion#221241
Dec 13, 2022

This motion appoints Therese Oxford to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee, with her terms ending on February 1, 2023, and February 1, 2025. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Therese Oxford, terms ending February 1, 2023, and February 1, 2025, to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee.

Environment
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#221266
Dec 13, 2022

The ordinance allocates $30 million for park and recreation improvements, $42 million for Embarcadero seawall planning and projects, and $172 million for various affordable housing initiatives. These funds will be held in reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating $30,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2023A Health and Recovery General Obligation (GO) Bonds to the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) for improvements to parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces; $42,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2023B Embarcadero Seawall GO Bonds to the Port of San Francisco (PRT) for planning, engagement, program management, pilot projects, Embarcadero project pre-design and detailed design, and a flood study with the United States Army Corps of Engineers; $172,000,000 from Series 2023C Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for public, low-income, preservation and middle income, and senior housing projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
5-0 /1
Ordinance#221271
Dec 13, 2022

This ordinance allows two food service shared spaces on the sidewalk bulb-out of the 500 Block of Valencia Street to be designated as curbside shared spaces, relaxing certain administrative requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow two food service shared spaces on a sidewalk bulb-out on the 500 Block of Valencia Street to be defined as curbside shared spaces, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /1
Resolution#221281
Dec 13, 2022

This resolution approves a 30-year agreement for the Port to purchase water from Mission Rock Utilities for its parks and open spaces, with a maximum cost of approximately $44.7 million. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make necessary amendments to the agreement without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving a Water Purchase Agreement between the Port Commission and Mission Rock Utilities for purchase of water for Port-owned parks and open space at Mission Rock, with a term of 30 years up to a maximum cost of $44,656,545 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port 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.

EnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey
6-0 /1
Hearing#221291
Dec 13, 2022

This hearing aims to investigate why the Department of Public Health halted plans for wellness hubs in collaboration with the Gubbio Project and SF AIDS Foundation, and to discuss how DPH intends to address overdose prevention and street conditions without these hubs. It will also seek information on other organizations DPH is partnering with for similar initiatives and request reports from DPH and the Mayor's Office.

Hearing to determine why the Department of Public Health (DPH) stopped any plans towards opening wellness hubs with the Gubbio Project and SF AIDS Foundation, and how DPH plans to implement its own Overdose Prevention Plan, address open-air drug use, and improve conditions on the street without the wellness hubs, and discuss which other organizations that DPH has been working with to open and operate wellness hubs; and requesting DPH and the Mayor's Office to report.

TransportationPublic HealthEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Shamann Walton
1-0 /1
Ordinance#221229
Dec 13, 2022

The ordinance settles a lawsuit between AT&T Mobility and the City of San Francisco regarding the denial of a permit to install a wireless facility, resulting in the approval of a modified design for the facility. It also rescinds previous disapprovals by the Board of Supervisors and dismisses the lawsuit permanently.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility against the City and County of San Francisco for $0; the lawsuit was filed on April 21, 2021, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 4:21-cv-02871-JST; entitled New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility v. City and County of San Francisco, California; the lawsuit involves the denial of a Conditional Use Authorization to install a wireless telecommunications facility at 590-2nd Avenue; other material terms of the settlement are approval of the Planning Commission’s Conditional Use Authorization based on a modification of the proposed facility’s design which moves a screened equipment enclosure away from the building edge, rescission of Board of Supervisors Motions Nos. M21-052, M21-053, and M21-75 that disapproved that Conditional Use Authorization, directed the preparation of findings, and made findings pertaining to the same, dismissal of the lawsuit in its entirety with prejudice; and making environmental findings

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#220693
Dec 13, 2022

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to adjust its agreement with the Francisco Park Conservancy, giving them a credit of up to $443,000 for maintenance funding at Francisco Park over the next five years. This credit is intended to offset increased project costs due to PG&E construction requirements.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend its agreement with the Francisco Park Conservancy (FPC), to provide FPC a credit of up to $443,000 against its obligation to fund maintenance at Francisco Park over the next five years, to account for a portion of project cost increases generated by PG&E construction requirements.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#221164
Dec 12, 2022

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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#221023
Dec 12, 2022

This ordinance allows for the replacement of a large grocery store in the Polk Street area, specifically one that exceeds 4,000 square feet, while ensuring it aligns with city planning goals and environmental regulations. It also confirms that this change is necessary for the community's convenience and welfare.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to authorize replacement of a Legacy General Grocery use with a subsequent General Grocery use in excess of 4,000 square feet in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

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Passed
7-0
Resolution#221148
Dec 9, 2022

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an $87,675 grant from the California State Water Resources Control Board for a beach safety program. The funding will support the program from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $87,675 from the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality Beach Safety Program, to participate in a program, entitled “Public Beach Safety Program Grant,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Shamann Walton
6-0
Ordinance#220924
Dec 9, 2022

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.

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By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Resolution#221092
Dec 9, 2022

This resolution approves a ten-year renewal of the office lease for the Transportation Management Center at 1455 Market Street, with an initial yearly rent of approximately $1.32 million and annual increases of three percent. It also allows the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing and approving a first amendment to the lease to the renewal of an office lease for the existing Transportation Management Center with Hudson 1455 Market, LLC, as landlord, for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, at 1455 Market Street, at a yearly initial base rent of $1,320,059.49 with annual adjustments of three percent for a term of ten years to commence September 20, 2023, for a total term of September 20, 2023, through September 19, 2033; and to authorize the Director or Property to enter into any extensions, 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.

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Passed
6-0
Resolution#220859
Dec 9, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with regulations governing property and business improvement districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s Management Agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
6-0 /1
Resolution#220889
Dec 9, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It confirms that the district has met its reporting obligations.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

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By Matt Dorsey
6-0 /1
Resolution#220890
Dec 9, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

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By Rafael Mandelman
6-0 /1
Resolution#220893
Dec 9, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
6-0 /1
Resolution#220894
Dec 9, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for community benefit districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

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Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221129
Dec 9, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Lower Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with regulations governing property and business improvement districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Lower Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

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Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221063
Dec 9, 2022

This resolution approves a contract between the owner of 942-944 Fell Street and the city to preserve the property's historical status. It also allows the Planning Director and Assessor-Recorder to finalize and document the agreement.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Julie A. Chin, the owner of 942-944 Fell Street, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; and authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract.

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Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221064
Dec 8, 2022

This resolution allows Luke’s Local Inc. to obtain a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at their location on Green Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Luke’s Local Inc., doing business as Luke’s Local, located at 580 Green Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

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Passed
7-0
Resolution#211306
Dec 7, 2022

This resolution approves a grant agreement for Urban Alchemy to operate emergency shelter services for about 250 homeless adults at 711 Post Street, with funding of up to $18.7 million from February 2022 to June 2024. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and alignment with city planning policies.

Resolution approving a grant agreement between Urban Alchemy and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for emergency shelter operations and support services serving approximately 250 adults experiencing homelessness at the property located at 711 Post Street, for a total term of February 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, for a total not to exceed amount of $18,736,820 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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Passed
4-0
Motion#221214
Dec 6, 2022

This motion schedules a public hearing for January 10, 2023, where the Board of Supervisors will discuss a proposed amendment to increase building size limits in a specific area of the Transbay Redevelopment Project. The amendment aims to allow larger floor plate sizes on a designated block between Beale and Main Streets.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on January 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance for the proposed 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.

TransportationEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
5-0
Hearing#221015
Dec 5, 2022

This legislation calls for a hearing to explore current and future secured bike parking options in SFMTA garages and transit stations. It requests reports from various transportation agencies, including BART and Cal Train, on the matter.

Hearing to discuss existing and future options for secured bike parking in San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) parking garages and transit stations, including but not limited to BART, Cal Train and interagency terminals; and requesting SFMTA, BART, Cal Train, Transbay Joint Powers Authority, and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority to report.

TransportationEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
2-0
Ordinance#221163
Dec 2, 2022

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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#220941
Dec 1, 2022

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Existing Building Code and replaces it with the 2022 Existing Building Code, which includes local amendments. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Existing Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Existing Building Code consisting of the 2022 California Existing Building Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#220942
Dec 1, 2022

The ordinance repeals the 2019 Green Building Code and replaces it with the 2022 Green Building Code, which incorporates the updated California Green Building Standards Code as modified for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Green Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Green Building Code consisting of the 2022 California Green Building Standards 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, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#220943
Dec 1, 2022

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Mechanical Code and replaces it with the 2022 Mechanical Code, which includes amendments specific to San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Mechanical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Mechanical Code consisting of the 2022 California Mechanical Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#220944
Dec 1, 2022

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Electrical Code and replaces it with the 2022 Electrical Code, which includes amendments specific to San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as per state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Electrical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Electrical Code consisting of the 2022 California Electrical Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#220945
Dec 1, 2022

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Plumbing Code and replaces it with the 2022 Plumbing Code, which includes amendments specific to San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Plumbing Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Plumbing Code consisting of the 2022 California Plumbing Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0