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Charter Amendment#211288
Dec 28, 2021

This charter amendment aims to encourage the Retirement Board to divest from fossil fuels and changes the appointment process for one of its members to be selected by the Board of Supervisors, requiring that member to have expertise in environmentally and socially responsible investment management. The election for this amendment is scheduled for June 7, 2022.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to adopt a Declaration of Policy urging the Retirement Board to divest from fossil fuels; and to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to require that one of the members of the Retirement Board who is currently appointed by the Mayor shall instead be appointed by the Board of Supervisors, and to require the Board of Supervisors-appointed member to be experienced with the management of investment portfolios based on environmental, social, and governance factors; at election to be held on June 7, 2022.

HousingEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
4-0
Charter Amendment#211289
Dec 28, 2021

This charter amendment aimed to simplify the approval process for certain affordable housing projects by reducing the need for discretionary reviews by city boards and allowing the Planning Department to handle reviews directly. The proposal was ultimately not approved.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for streamlined review of eligible affordable housing projects by limiting discretionary review by City boards and commissions, and providing for Planning Department ministerial review in lieu of approvals by or certain appeals to City boards and commissions; to make corresponding amendments to the Planning Code and the Business and Tax Regulations Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of compliance with the General Plan and Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; at an election to be held on June 7, 2022.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Killed
3-1
Ordinance#211094
Dec 24, 2021

This ordinance requires the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to analyze how prioritizing veterans for affordable housing may affect different groups in the community. The goal is to ensure that this preference does not unintentionally disadvantage other populations.

Ordinance directing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to conduct a disparate impact analysis of granting a priority for veterans who qualify for an affordable housing preference under Administrative Code, Chapter 47.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
8-0 /1
Resolution#211271
Dec 24, 2021

This resolution urges the San Francisco Planning Director to enhance the State Density Bonus application process by requiring project sponsors to submit a verified financial analysis from a qualified third-party consultant. The goal is to improve clarity and effectiveness in the application process.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Planning Director to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the State Density Bonus application process by amending Director Bulletin No. 6 to require that project sponsors submit a financial analysis that has been evaluated and confirmed by a qualified third-party consultant, as determined by the Planning Department.

HousingHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#211300
Dec 23, 2021

This ordinance creates a new zoning district called the Group Housing Special Use District to regulate group housing developments in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review meets state requirements and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Group Housing Special Use 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
17-0 /1
Ordinance#211297
Dec 23, 2021

This ordinance requires owners of certain residential construction projects to maintain a labor compliance bond and meet specific reporting and labor standards to release the bond. It also mandates that a labor compliance bond must be filed to obtain a construction permit.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to add Article 33O to require owners of certain residential construction projects to maintain a labor compliance bond and to condition release of such bond on specified reporting and labor standards compliance for work on the project; and amending the Building Code to require owners of such projects to file a labor compliance bond as a condition of receiving a permit for construction.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0 /1
Ordinance#211299
Dec 23, 2021

This ordinance updates the definition of Group Housing in the Planning Code and confirms that the changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan. It also establishes that the revisions serve the public's needs and welfare.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Group Housing; 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 Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
11-0
Resolution#211152
Dec 22, 2021

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses related to the Kelsey Civic Center project using up to $73.4 million from future bonds. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for residential mortgage revenue bonds to support this project.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $73,400,000 in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $73,400,000 for 240 Van Ness Avenue (The Kelsey Civic Center); authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211153
Dec 22, 2021

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses using up to $58 million from future tax-exempt bonds for a project at 4200 Geary Boulevard. It also authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for the necessary approvals to issue these bonds.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future tax-exempt bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,009,000 in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,009,000 for 4200 Geary Boulevard (San Francisco, California 94118); authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
4-0
Resolution#211205
Dec 22, 2021

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to spend $1,025,000 from the South of Market Community Stabilization Fund to support residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the SoMa area for the year 2022. The funding aims to address various impacts experienced by the community during that time.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend South of Market (SoMa) Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $1,025,000 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211204
Dec 21, 2021

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Motion#211253
Dec 20, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with four residential units and one commercial unit at 4064-24th Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9988, a four residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 4064-24th Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3656, Lot No. 019; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Motion#211254
Dec 20, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project at 700-36th Avenue, which will include six residential units and one commercial unit. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10282, a six residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 700-36th Avenue, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1609, Lot No. 021F; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Motion#211255
Dec 20, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a six-unit condominium project at 18-28 Turk Murphy Lane and confirms it aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies. It has passed and is now officially authorized for development.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10240, a six residential unit condominium project, located at 18-28 Turk Murphy Lane, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0147, Lot No. 022; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0
Motion#211256
Dec 20, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with five residential units and one commercial unit at 3822-3824 24th Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10056, a five residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 3822-3824 24th Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3651, Lot No. 018; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Motion#211257
Dec 20, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project at 1244 Larkin Street, which will include three residential units and three commercial units. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10720, a three residential unit and three commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 1244 Larkin Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0278, Lot No. 010; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Motion#211259
Dec 20, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a condominium project with 23 residential units at 1335 Larkin Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10625, a 23 residential unit condominium project, located at 1335 Larkin Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0645, Lot No. 003; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Hearing#211317
Dec 17, 2021

This hearing will discuss recommendations from the Close Juvenile Hall Work Group regarding the Youth Guidance Center and gather input from the community and experts on current services. It also requests a report from the Human Rights Commission.

Hearing on the Close Juvenile Hall Work Group recommendations for adoption and to hear from community, experts, and departments on the services offered at the current Youth Guidance Center; and requesting Human Rights Commission to report.

HousingTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
2-0 /2
Ordinance#210810
Dec 17, 2021

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow business signs on awnings or marquees in addition to projecting signs in various neighborhood commercial and residential-commercial districts, and in certain Chinatown mixed use districts; applying business sign controls to additional Neighborhood Commercial Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0 /1
Ordinance#210538
Dec 17, 2021

This ordinance allocates $64.15 million from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the development and management of affordable housing through the Housing Stability Fund for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It aims to support the acquisition and creation of social housing in San Francisco.

Ordinance appropriating $64,150,000 from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the acquisition, creation and operation of affordable, social housing under the Housing Stability Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
9-1 /1
Ordinance#211030
Dec 17, 2021

The ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to set standards for cannabis-related training programs focused on social equity and business development. It also extends the temporary operating period for medical cannabis dispensaries awaiting permit approval from 120 to between 150 and 180 days, with new requirements related to hiring practices and labor agreements.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to clarify that the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (“OEWD”) may establish standards governing the certification of cannabis-related pre-apprenticeship programs that relate to social equity training, license incubation processes, underserved community outreach programs, and business plan development training; and amending the Health Code to extend from 120 days to between 150 and 180 days the period for which the Director of the Office of Cannabis (“OOC”) may grant temporary authorization to medical cannabis dispensaries (“MCDs”) to continue operating while they wait for the OOC to process their applications for cannabis business permits (“Temporary MCD Authorization”), and to add as prerequisites to Temporary MCD Authorization: that the MCD has not been found to have violated health and safety standards developed by the Director to protect the health and safety of employees, neighbors, and customers; that OEWD has not made a determination, or has determined that the MCD ensures that 35% of its new hires shall be registered apprentices enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program if feasible; and for any MCD with ten or more employees, that OEWD has not made a determination, or has determined that the MCD has entered into or made good faith efforts to enter into a Labor Peace Agreement or a collective bargaining agreement with a Bona Fide Labor Organization.

HousingPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
11-0 /1
Resolution#211086
Dec 17, 2021

This resolution approves a three-year extension of a lease for FBI offices at the International Terminal, increasing the annual rent to $665,489, totaling $1,996,467 for the extension period. The new lease term will end on January 3, 2025, pending Board of Supervisors approval.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 of Lease No. GS-09P-LCA03395, between the United States (U.S.) of America and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, to extend the term by three years, for a new term ending January 3, 2025, and increasing the annual rent to $665,489 totaling $1,996,467 for the extension term, for offices occupied by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation at the International Terminal, to commence following approval by the Board of Supervisors.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#211141
Dec 17, 2021

This resolution approves a three-year extension of the ground lease between San Francisco and United Airlines, including rent adjustments and updates to legal provisions. It will take effect only after receiving approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to Ground Lease No. 00-0464 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and United Airlines, Inc. to extend the term by three years, provide for rent adjustments during the extension term, and update certain legal provisions required by applicable local, state, and federal laws, as defined herein, to take effect only after approval by the Board of Supervisors.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#211144
Dec 17, 2021

This resolution approves a three-year extension of the ground lease between San Francisco and United Airlines, including rent adjustments and updates to legal provisions. It will take effect only after receiving approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to Ground Lease No. 96-0268 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and United Airlines, Inc. to extend the term by three years, provide for rent adjustments during the extension term, and update certain legal provisions required by applicable local, state, and federal laws, as defined herein, to take effect only after approval by the Board of Supervisors.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#211087
Dec 16, 2021

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

Resolution ratifying the Conditional Property Exchange Agreement and Related Transaction Documents with EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for a transfer of City real property at 530 Sansome Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot No. 017), under the jurisdiction of the Fire Department, in exchange for a portion of the real property at 425-439 Washington Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013 and 014); authorizing the Director of Property and City staff to proceed with the proposed Fire Station development project, subject to several conditions, as defined herein; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#211265
Dec 15, 2021

This ordinance requires landlords to give tenants written notice and a chance to fix issues before evicting them for certain reasons, except in cases of immediate health or safety threats or unpaid COVID-19 rent. It also states that local eviction protections are stronger than state laws.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require landlords pursuing certain types of evictions to first provide their tenants written notice and an opportunity to cure, unless the eviction is based on an imminent health or safety issue or the non-payment of COVID-19 rental debt; and making findings that the eviction protections in the Rent Ordinance are more protective than those found in State law pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 1946.2.

HousingPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
9-0
Ordinance#211234
Dec 15, 2021

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create a density bonus program in RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family), RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family), and RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) zoning districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
3-0
Hearing#211276
Dec 15, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the status of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development's Below Market Rate Program, focusing on participant numbers, income levels served, funding, demographics, and available units. The goal is to gather detailed information and request a report from the MOHCD.

Hearing on the review and status of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development’s (MOHCD) Below Market Rate (BMR) Program, including inquiring about the number of participants in the Program, what Area Median Income’s (AMI) are currently being serviced, the Program’s funding availability, participant demographics, number of units in development, and number of units currently available; and requesting MOHCD to report.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Filed
2-0
Motion#211258
Dec 14, 2021

This motion aimed to approve the final map for a six-unit condominium project on Page Street and to adopt related findings in line with the city's General Plan and planning policies. However, the motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9475, a six residential unit condominium project, located at 668-678 Page Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0843, Lot No. 015; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Killed
8-0
Ordinance#211295
Dec 14, 2021

This ordinance waives admission fees for San Francisco residents to the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers, and allows discounts for Veterans at these locations. It also enables the Recreation and Park Department to adjust fees for non-resident adults to fund these changes while maintaining consistency across the Gardens.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to waive fees for admission by San Francisco residents to the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers; to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to waive or discount other admission fees at these facilities as well as at the San Francisco Botanical Garden (all three collectively, “the Gardens”); to require the Recreation and Park Department to begin waiving admission fees for Veterans at the Gardens; to fund these changes by reauthorizing the Recreation and Park Department to set admission fees for non-resident adults at the Gardens through flexible pricing, based on certain factors and to ensure consistency among all three Gardens; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#211298
Dec 14, 2021

This ordinance creates funds to support legacy businesses and public space in Central SoMa, while also facilitating the development of affordable housing by accepting land donations and providing fee credits to KR Flower Mart, LLC. It includes various regulatory approvals and environmental findings to ensure compliance with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Central SoMa Legacy Business & PDR Support Fund and the Jackson Playground Park Fund; crediting payments to be made by KR Flower Mart, LLC under the Flower Mart Development Agreement against Eastern Neighborhoods Infrastructure Fees under Planning Code Section 423 and Transportation Sustainability Fees under Planning Code Section 411A; authorizing the City to accept land located at 71 Boardman Place and 356 Harriet Street (Assessor's Block 3779, Lots 084 and 112) for affordable housing; and providing KR Flower Mart, LLC credit against Jobs-Housing Linkage Fees under Planning Code Section 413 for the value of that land; authorizing the attachment of missing pages to the Transportation Demand Management exhibit of the Development Agreement; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, findings of conformity with the City’s General Plan and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b), and public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#211302
Dec 14, 2021

The ordinance aimed to transfer $200,000 from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to the Department of Building Inspection for tenant outreach in federally funded housing. However, it has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance de-appropriating $200,000 previously appropriated to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and re-appropriating $200,000 to the Department of Building Inspection for tenant outreach in Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development-funded buildings and other publicly financed residential developments in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Killed
no vote
Resolution#211304
Dec 14, 2021

This resolution acknowledges the 2021 Overdose Prevention Policies from various city departments aimed at reducing drug overdoses among clients who use drugs. It outlines how these departments and their partners will implement strategies to address this issue.

Resolution receiving the 2021 Overdose Prevention Policies for the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Healthy Streets Operation Center through the Department of Emergency Management, and Human Services Agency describing how the department and its grantees that provide direct services to clients who use drugs will promote strategies to reduce drug overdoses, submitted as required by Administrative Code, Section 15.17.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211306
Dec 14, 2021

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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211252
Dec 14, 2021

This resolution approves a settlement for $890,852 plus interest to FC 5M M2 Exchange, LLC, related to a claim of overpayment of real property transfer taxes. The claim was filed on May 25, 2021, and the resolution has been passed by the city.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by FC 5M M2 Exchange, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $890,852 plus statutory interest; the claim was filed on May 25, 2021; the claim involves an alleged overpayment of real property transfer taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Hearing#211119
Dec 13, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the need for workforce housing in San Francisco, focusing on affordability and stability for workers across various income levels. It aims to evaluate current development policies and their impact on housing costs, while requesting a report from the Planning Department.

Hearing on the City's need to address workforce housing, across the full range of worker incomes as identified in Jobs-Housing Fit reports, including new and strengthened policies to support housing affordability and stability, provide affordable housing at a mix of incomes, and curb speculation, gentrification, and displacement; and how the City's development policies promote or obstruct the fit between wages and housing costs; and requesting the Planning Department to report.

HousingBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
2-0
Resolution#211053
Dec 10, 2021

This resolution approves an agreement that requires certain affordable housing projects in San Francisco to connect to the electric grid for at least ten years. The agreement will take effect after receiving approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Resolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Pacific Gas and Electric Company establishing requirements for certain affordable housing projects to connect to the electric grid for a term of ten or more years, to commence following approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
4-0
Resolution#211155
Dec 10, 2021

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

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

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Hearing#210974
Dec 9, 2021

This hearing will discuss the current status of Cannabis Equity Licenses, including how many have been granted and how many applicants are still waiting for approval. It will also examine the ownership of dispensaries by equity applicants compared to non-equity applicants and consider a potential five-year pause on new licenses until equity representation in the market is sufficient.

Hearing to discuss the status of the number of Cannabis Equity Licenses that have been granted and the number of equity applicants currently awaiting approval; to examine the number of equity applicants who presently own and operate a Cannabis dispensary, what areas and how their numbers compare with non-equity applicants and the possibility of proposing a five year moratorium once the number of equity owned dispensaries are adequately represented in the market in comparison to non-equity operated dispensaries; and requesting the Office of Cannabis and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Filed
no vote
Hearing#211245
Dec 8, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine an independent study on police staffing, including current levels, service demands, and recruitment efforts. It also requests the Police Department to provide a report on these findings.

Hearing to review the independent study on police staffing, current staffing levels, demands for service, and recruitment and retention initiatives at the Police Department; and requesting the Police Department to report.

HousingPublic Safety
Filed
0-0 /1
Hearing#211247
Dec 7, 2021

This legislation outlines a hearing where the Mayor will discuss two topics: the Dream Keeper Initiative from District 10 and self-referrals to congregate shelters from District 11. The Mayor will have five minutes to speak initially, followed by a structured Q&A session.

Pursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss the following eligible topic submitted from the Supervisors representing Districts 10 and 11. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. 1. Dream Keeper Initiative Follow-Up (District 10) 2. Self Referrals to Congregate Shelters (District 11)

HousingGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Hearing#211187
Dec 7, 2021

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

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

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
11-0 /1
Resolution#211266
Dec 7, 2021

The resolution approves a loan agreement of up to $25,072,111 to finance the second phase of infrastructure improvements and housing development for the Sunnydale HOPE SF Project, which aims to create up to 1,770 units of various types of housing. It also confirms that the 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 an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Sunnydale Infrastructure Phase 1A3 LLC, a California limited liability company, for a total loan amount not to exceed $25,072,111 to finance the second phase of infrastructure improvements and housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1,770 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Sunnydale HOPE SF Development (“Sunnydale Project”); and adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
4-0
Ordinance#211232
Dec 3, 2021

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

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

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
15-0
Hearing#211117
Dec 1, 2021

This hearing focuses on reviewing the Budget and Appropriations Committee's spending plan for 2021-2023, particularly for essential human services. It requests reports from several city departments, including Public Health and Homelessness, on their spending plans.

Hearing on the Budget and Appropriations Committee's 2021-2023 spending plan, specifically departmental spending plans for essential human services; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Filed
no vote