Legislation

This ordinance allows for fewer restrictions on the types of materials that can be used when replacing windows in specific buildings. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on replacement materials in window replacement projects in certain buildings; 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 resolution honors Ahsha Safaí for his service as Supervisor of District 11 and designates December 17, 2024, as Supervisor Ahsha Safaí Day in San Francisco. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution honoring the outstanding service of Ahsha Safaí, Supervisor for San Francisco’s District 11, and declaring December 17, 2024, as Supervisor Ahsha Safaí Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution honors Supervisor Hillary Ronen for her service as the District 9 Supervisor and designates December 22, 2024, as Supervisor Hillary Ronen Day in San Francisco. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution commending and honoring Supervisor Hillary Ronen for her distinguished service as the District 9 Supervisor for the City and County of San Francisco, and declaring December 22, 2024, as Supervisor Hillary Ronen Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution honors Dean Preston for his service as a Supervisor and designates January 7, 2025, as Supervisor Dean Preston Day in San Francisco. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution commending and honoring Dean Preston for his distinguished service as a Supervisor for the City and County of San Francisco, and declaring January 7, 2025, as Supervisor Dean Preston Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution commends Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin for his leadership and public service from 2001 to 2024, recognizing his contributions as he concludes his tenure. It has been officially passed by the Board.

Resolution commending Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin for his distinguished and trusted leadership, beloved friendship, valued guidance and counsel, and incredible tenure of public service from 2001 through 2024, on the occasion of his final Board of Supervisors meeting.

This resolution supports the appointment of Lynda Hopkins, a Sonoma County Supervisor, to represent the North Central Region on the California Coastal Commission. It has been officially passed by the San Francisco city legislature.

Resolution supporting the appointment of Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins as the California Coastal Commission North Central Region Representative.

This resolution urges the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to create red zones around crosswalks and intersections to improve visibility and safety, in line with the Daylighting to Save Lives Bill. It has been officially passed.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to implement red zones for daylighting at all crosswalks and intersections to comply with the Daylighting to Save Lives Bill.

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

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

This resolution approves a new Trust Indenture for managing San Francisco International Airport's revenue bonds, replacing an older resolution. It also establishes guidelines for future bond issues related to the airport.

Resolution approving the Trust Indenture to replace, succeed and supersede Resolution No. 91-0210, as supplemented and amended, with respect to outstanding and future issues of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Bonds; approving a Form of Series Indenture with respect to San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Bonds; and approving certain other matters related to the implementation of the Trust Indenture and, from time to time, Series Indentures, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use COVID-19 test kits valued at over $1.3 million from the California Department of Public Health for its clinic patients and staff. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend an in-kind gift of COVID-19 test kits in the total amount of $1,372,318.27 from the California Department of Public Health, in support of the Department of Public Health clinic patients and staff.

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

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

This resolution officially confirms the results of the Consolidated General Election held on November 5, 2024. It serves to acknowledge and validate the outcomes of the election process.

Resolution declaring the results of the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election.

This motion provides a status update on the city's progress in addressing a recommendation from the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding achieving a living wage. It has been officially passed by the city.

Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update to Recommendation No. R1 contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Strategic Alignment: Breaking Through to a Living Wage.”

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 1719 Wallace Avenue did not require an environmental review. The motion has been rejected and is no longer active.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue is categorically exempt from environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 1719 Wallace Avenue did not require an environmental review. The motion was ultimately not passed.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue is categorically exempt from environmental review.

This motion reverses a previous decision by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to amend the Transportation Code regarding the definition and parking restrictions for Recreational Large Vehicles, including various types of trailers and mobile homes. It reinstates the existing overnight parking violation for these vehicles citywide under specific conditions.

Motion adopting findings to reverse the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116), to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles Citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions.

This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that would ease restrictions on window replacement projects in specific buildings. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 241021) amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on window replacement projects in certain buildings; 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 resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with St. Vincent de Paul Society to operate shelter services at the Multi-Service Center South, extending the term by one year and increasing the total funding to over $43 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the sixth amendment to the grant agreement between St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to provide shelter operations and services at the Multi-Service Center South; extending the grant term by 12 months from June 30, 2025, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $17,580,830 for a new total not to exceed amount of $43,519,178; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This ordinance dedicates Mission Bay South Park P3 for public use and accepts an offer to acquire the facilities for park improvements. It also establishes the park for public maintenance and liability, while ensuring compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance dedicating Mission Bay South Park P3 (between 3rd and 4th Streets and Mission Creek) to public use; accepting an irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities that comprise the park improvements; designating said facilities for public park and open space purposes only; accepting Park P3 for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; adopting a Public Works Order that recommends acceptance of the Park P3 and related actions; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance.

This resolution officially designates February 28, 2025, as Jesse Capin Smith Day in San Francisco to honor his significant contributions and service to the city as he retires. It has been passed by the city's legislative body.

Resolution declaring February 28, 2025, as Jesse Capin Smith Day in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of his many years of outstanding service and dedication to the City and County of San Francisco and his well-deserved retirement.

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

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

The ordinance expands the criteria for self-storage facilities in the PDR-2 zoning district and extends the time limit for these uses. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to expand criteria for certain Self-Storage Uses in the PDR-2 (Production, Distribution, and Repair) zoning district and extending the sunset date for such uses; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The motion reverses a previous decision by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to redefine Recreational Large Vehicles and apply overnight parking restrictions to them citywide. This change will only take effect if the Board provides written findings supporting the decision.

Motion conditionally reversing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116) to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions; subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

The motion directs the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings that would reverse a previous decision by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to redefine Recreational Large Vehicles and impose new overnight parking restrictions on them. If enacted, this would prevent the new definition and associated parking rules from taking effect.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116) to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions.

This legislation establishes a lottery to determine the seniority of newly elected Members of the Board of Supervisors. The lottery is set to take place during the regular Board Meeting on December 10, 2024.

Lottery to determine the seniority of the newly elected Members of the Board of Supervisors, scheduled for the regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, December 10, 2024, pursuant to Board Rule 6.2.1.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $13,431 grant from the National Institutes of Health, increasing the total funding to $104,508 for a clinical trials program. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2022, to February 28, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $13,431 from the National Institutes of Health through the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, for a new total amount of $104,508 for participation in a program, entitled “NIDA Clinical Trials Network: Big South/West Node,” for the period of April 1, 2022, through February 28, 2025.

This resolution allows San Francisco to accept and record 132 avigation easements from property owners in San Mateo County for the airport's noise insulation program. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and gives the Director of Property the authority to execute necessary documents and actions related to the resolution.

Resolution authorizing acceptance and recording of 132 Avigation Easements from various property owners in San Mateo County required for the San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution approves changes to a contract for the Advanced Train Control System for the Central Subway, including a name change for the contractor and additional compensation for extra work and delays. It also increases the total contract amount and adjusts the completion and warranty dates.

Resolution approving Modification No. 4 to the Agreement for Design Review, Software, Implementation and Testing Services for an Advanced Train Control System (ATCS) for the Central Subway to: 1) acknowledge the contractor’s name change from Thales Transport & Security Inc. to Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. (Hitachi); 2) compensate Hitachi $392,992.43 for additional work it performed due to San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) changes to ATCS designs and specifications; 3) compensate Contractor $996,684.59 for 136 days that Contractor’s work was delayed due to lack of access to Central Subway sites; 4) add $705,407.80 to the contract amount to replenish funds SFMTA paid to Hitachi as retention release from Contract 1300, together increasing the contract by $2,095,084.82 for a not to exceed contract amount of $29,825,385.22; and 5) modify the Substantial Completion date to August 30, 2022, and extend the warranty period to August 30, 2025.

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

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

This resolution supports Proposition 6, which aims to amend the California Constitution to eliminate the exception that allows involuntary servitude as a punishment for crimes. If passed, it would formally end all legal forms of slavery in California.

Resolution supporting Proposition 6 to amend Article 1, Section 6, of the California Constitution to remove the exception clause permitting involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, effectively ending all legal vestiges of slavery in the state.