Legislation

The hearing aims to discuss crime and violence affecting Asian-American seniors and other vulnerable groups, focusing on prevention efforts and support services. Various city departments will report on their strategies to enhance public safety and promote solidarity among communities.

Hearing to address concerns on crime and violence targeting Asian-American seniors and other vulnerable groups and the rise of anti-Asian racism, including crime prevention efforts, status of investigations, victim services programs, other public safety resources, and strategies the departments are deploying to reduce crime and violence targeting the Asian Pacific Islander and person of color communities and to promote cross-racial solidarity; and requesting the Police Department, Office of the District Attorney, Human Rights Commission, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Adult Probation Department, and Juvenile Probation Department to report.

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain projects from review processes, removing conditional use requirements for various housing types, and adjusting zoning regulations to facilitate development. It also expands eligibility for housing programs, allows more ground floor uses in residential buildings, and updates regulations for affordable housing projects.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by (1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; 8) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; and 9) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance creates a new Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District in San Francisco, allowing for increased housing density by permitting up to four units on individual lots and additional units on merged lots in certain residential districts. It also exempts eligible projects from various planning requirements and ensures that new units are subject to rent increase limitations.

Ordinance amending 1) the Planning Code to create the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) the Planning Code to authorize up to four units on individual lots in the RH (Residential, House) District, excluding lots located in the Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and the North Beach Special Use District, the greater of up to twelve units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on three merged lots and the greater of up to eight units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on two merged lots in RH-1 (Residential, House: One Family) districts, and Group Housing in RH-1 districts for eligible projects in the Special Use District; 3) the Planning Code to exempt eligible projects in the Special Use District from certain height, open space, dwelling unit exposure, and rear-yard requirements, and exempt eligible projects that do not propose the demolition of any units subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance from conditional use authorizations and neighborhood notification requirements; 4) the Subdivision Code to authorize eligible projects in the Special Use District to qualify for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 5) the Administrative Code to require new dwelling or group housing units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 6) the Zoning Map to show the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance updates the 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.

This ordinance changes the zoning of certain waterfront areas from Public to Light Industrial and establishes a new Waterfront Special Use District No. 4. It also includes environmental findings and confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to rezone certain waterfront parcels from P (Public) to M-1 (Light Industrial), and to add Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 covering areas east of the Mission Bay and Southern Waterfront areas; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This hearing will review a report from the San Francisco Housing Authority about the services provided by Eugene Burger Management Corp at the Sunnydale and Potrero Hill HOPE SF sites. The SFHA and Eugene Burger Management Corp are requested to provide updates on the quality of these services.

Hearing on the San Francisco Housing Authority’s (SFHA) report of Eugene Burger Management Corp regarding the quality of services provided at the Sunnydale and Potrero Hill HOPE SF Sites; and requesting the SFHA and Eugene Burger Management Corp to report.

This hearing will review the agreement between the SF Parks Alliance and the Recreation and Park Department regarding the Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary to assess if it was misclassified as a permit instead of a contract, which would require different oversight. The Recreation and Park Department, Controller's Office, and Budget and Legislative Analyst will be asked to provide reports on this matter.

Hearing to discuss the SF Parks Alliance, with a specific focus on reviewing the Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary agreement between SF Parks Alliance and Recreation and Park Department, to determine whether the terms of this agreement have been incorrectly categorized as a permit when they substantially resemble a contract, which has different public oversight and approval processes; and requesting the Recreation and Park Department, Controller's Office, and Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.

This ordinance allows for exceptions to density limits on certain lots in San Francisco, potentially enabling more housing or development in those areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow density exceptions on lots subject to Numerical Density Limits; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The resolution urges the City Attorney and the Mayor to ask the State Department of Housing and Community Development to extend deadlines and revise their review policies to align with San Francisco's housing goals. It emphasizes the city's commitment to both creating new housing and preserving existing housing while ensuring compliance with fair housing laws.

Resolution urging the City Attorney and the Mayor to request that the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): 1) extend the deadlines for Required Actions in HCD’s Policy and Practice Review to ensure that all of San Francisco’s extensive, collaborative work to further housing development does not lead to de-certification of San Francisco’s adopted Housing Element; 2) revise and correct HCD’s Policy and Practice Review to be consistent with all policies in San Francisco’s adopted Housing Element, including its policies and actions related to affordable housing and equity, as well as the City’s legal obligations to affirmatively further fair housing, and to be consistent with San Francisco’s status as a Charter City imbued with the power of local action over municipal affairs; and setting forth that as part of the City’s Housing Element implementation, it is the policy of the City to address the dual goals of production of new housing as well as the preservation of existing housing.

The ordinance establishes a policy for how various City departments can use social media monitoring software. It aims to ensure responsible and transparent use of this technology across multiple city functions.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of social media monitoring software for the following City departments: Airport; Arts Commission; Assessor - Recorder Office; Asian Art Museum; City Administrator’s Office - 311; City Administrator’s Office - Animal Care & Control; City Administrator’s Office - Central Office; City Administrator’s Office - Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs; City Administrator’s Office - Office of Transgender Initiatives; City Planning Department; Controller’s Office; Department of Building Inspection; Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families; Department of Early Childhood; Department of Emergency Management; Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing; Department of Police Accountability; Department of Public Health; Department of Technology and SFGov/SFGovTV; Environment Department; Ethics Commission; Human Rights Commission; Mayor’s Office; Municipal Transportation Agency; Office of Economic and Workforce Development; Port of San Francisco; Public Utilities Commission; and Recreation and Park Department.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $180,000 grant from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for a program supporting HIV patients experiencing homelessness and related services from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $180,000 from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in a program, entitled “Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (HIV patients experiencing homelessness), and the Women’s Options Clinic,” for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept over $2 million in funding from the state to support programs that help young adults find and keep housing. The funds will be used for transitional housing and housing navigation services.

Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for and accept the county allocation award under the California Department of Housing and Community Development Transitional Housing Program for an amount of $2,091,240 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount of $291,098 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

This resolution approves a contract between Heluna Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to provide outreach and case management services for the homeless in San Francisco, running from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, for up to $36,897,380. It also allows for minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly changing the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution approving the contract between Heluna Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to provide comprehensive outreach and case management through the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team; approving a term of January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, and a total amount not to exceed $36,897,380; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the contract 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 contract.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to lease a property at 2177 Jerrold Avenue for a temporary shelter program for 15 years, with options to extend. The City will contribute nearly $5.9 million for improvements, and the lease includes an annual rent starting at approximately $2.47 million, increasing by 3% each year.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to execute a lease agreement with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC, for use of the property located at 2177 Jerrold Avenue as a temporary shelter program for the term of 15 years, to commence upon approval of this Resolution, with two five-year options to extend and an annual base rent of $2,469,606 with 3% annual increases beginning in 2024 under Charter, Section 9.118; authorizing the City’s contribution of up to $5,866,869 towards the cost of tenant improvements; 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; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the lease agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution consolidates multiple elections, including the Presidential Primary and local municipal and bond elections, to be held on March 5, 2024. It also establishes that the same voting precincts and officers will be used for all these elections as those for the State Presidential Primary.

Resolution consolidating the following elections, all of which will be held on March 5, 2024: the State of California’s Presidential Primary Election; the City and County of San Francisco Municipal Election; the City and County of San Francisco’s Special Bond Election; and the elections of the governing bodies of local political parties; and providing that the election precincts, voting places, and officers for these elections shall be the same as for the State Presidential Primary Election.

This ordinance broadens the exemption from increased transfer tax rates for certain rent-restricted affordable housing transactions valued at $5 million or more, retroactively applying it to transfers since January 1, 2017, and extending the exemption until December 31, 2030. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to broaden the exemption from the increased transfer tax rates when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $5,000,000 for transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing; applying the exemption retroactively to transfers occurring on or after January 1, 2017; extending the exemption through December 31, 2030; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $1,361,454.60 to IBM for a lawsuit regarding a refund of payroll and gross receipts taxes from 2018. It also includes terms that affect IBM's tax filings for 2019 and later, with no penalties imposed by the City for those years.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by International Business Machines Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,361,454.60; the lawsuit was filed on February 25, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598342; entitled International Business Machines Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes, and related penalties and interest, for the tax year ended December 31, 2018; other material terms of the settlement are that International Business Machines Corporation and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, as applicable, for tax year 2019 and subsequent tax years, and the City will not impose penalties arising from those filing positions for tax years 2019 through 2022.

This resolution authorizes the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to finalize loan documents for up to $15 million to acquire property at 650 Divisadero Street and support the development of a 100% affordable rental building. It also grants city officials the authority to take necessary actions to implement the resolution and confirms that the loan aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute loan documents relating to a loan to provide financing for the acquisition of real property located at 650 Divisadero Street (the “Property”), and predevelopment activities for a 100% affordable multifamily rental building, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $15,000,000; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the property, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution increases funding for the Eviction Defense Collaborative by up to $4.4 million, bringing the total grant to $6.28 million to provide legal assistance for eviction cases through the Tenant Right to Counsel Program. The funding will support eligible San Francisco tenants and remains effective until June 30, 2024.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute an amendment to a grant agreement with Eviction Defense Collaborative, Inc., to increase the grant amount by an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 for a Grant Agreement total in the amount of $6,280,000 and aggregate grant amount of $11,391,504 related to the provision of eviction-related legal assistance through MOHCD’s Tenant Right to Counsel Program to eligible San Francisco tenants effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein.

This legislation involves a hearing for individuals who want to express their support or opposition to a decision made by Public Works regarding a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street. The hearing is scheduled because an appeal has been filed by Deepa Varma against the approval of the Tentative Parcel Map for this two-lot subdivision.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated November 1, 2023, approving a Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028. (District 9) (Appellant: Deepa Varma) (Filed: November 13, 2023)

This motion approves a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, allowing the property to be divided into two lots. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion aimed to disapprove a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, contingent on the Board of Supervisors providing written reasons for the disapproval. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of written findings in support of the disapproval.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings regarding the Board of Supervisors' decision to reject a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not proceed further.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028.

This ordinance allows for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects under specific conditions. It also confirms the Planning Commission's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final maps for specific phases of the Parkmerced Development Project, allowing for the creation of new residential units, including up to 278 condominiums and 166 rental units, while retaining existing rental units. It also includes agreements for public improvements related to these developments.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10699 (related to Subphase 1C of the Parkmerced Development Project), the merger and subdivision of existing Block Nos. 7333-A, 7333-B, 7334 and 7337, together with Parcel three as described in that certain Grant Deed recorded on November 10, 2014, as Document No. 2014-J970575, together with Parcels 1-6 as described in certain Quitclaim Deeds, resulting in a seven Lot Vertical Subdivision, and authorizing up to 278 Residential Condominium Units, up to 166 new rental residential dwelling units, and retaining 82 existing rental residential units; approving Final Map No. 10700 (related to Subphase 1D of the Parkmerced Development Project), the subdivision of Lot No. 12 of Final Map 8530 recorded on December 14, 2017, in Book 133 of Condominium Maps pages 71 through 80, resulting in a seven Lot Vertical Subdivision, and authorizing up to 545 Residential Condominium Units and retaining 201 existing rental residential units; and approving Public Improvement Agreements related to Final Map Nos. 10699 and 10700.

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with 90 residential units and three commercial units at 988 Harrison Street and 377-399 6th Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11823, a 90-unit residential and three-unit commercial mixed-use condominium project, located at 988 Harrison Street and 377-399 6th Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3753, Lot No. 148; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution outlines how various city departments will implement strategies to reduce drug overdoses among clients who use drugs. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.

Resolution receiving 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 the 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.

This ordinance removes the requirement for public art in 100% affordable housing projects and allows for the relocation or removal of existing artwork under specific conditions. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the public art requirement for 100% affordable housing projects and provide for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at such projects subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain housing projects from review procedures and removing Conditional Use requirements in specific areas. This aims to facilitate the development of housing outside of designated neighborhoods with vulnerable populations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; and removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance clarifies the approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family and multifamily buildings, making it easier for homeowners to add these units if they meet specific requirements. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to secure a loan of up to $24 million for purchasing properties on the Great Highway and developing a 100% affordable rental building for seniors. It also approves the necessary loan documents and authorizes city officials to take actions needed to implement the project.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute loan documents relating to a loan to provide financing for the acquisition of real property located at 1234, 1270, and 1280 Great Highway (the “Property”), and predevelopment activities for a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for seniors, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $24,000,000; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the property; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution; as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent with the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows homeowners to remove unauthorized units from single-family homes without needing special permission, provided they meet certain criteria. It also ensures that homes that benefit from this exemption are still subject to rent increase limits under the Rent Ordinance.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit in a single-family home where the owner satisfies certain eligibility criteria, waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit where that unit requires and is ineligible for waivers from open space, or dwelling unit exposure requirements, or the unit does not meet minimum floor area and floor-to-ceiling height requirements, and update the required Conditional Use Authorization findings for removal of an unauthorized unit to account for the history of tenancies in that unit; amending the Administrative Code to require that where an owner obtains an exemption from the Conditional Use Authorization requirement to remove an unauthorized unit from a qualifying single-family home, the single-family home shall be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $341,000 grant from the San Francisco Health Plan for a consulting program related to homelessness and supportive housing. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from October 3, 2022, to December 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $341,000 from the San Francisco Health Plan for participation in a program, entitled “SFDPH (San Francisco Department of Public Health) Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) Consulting,” for the grant period of October 3, 2022, through December 31, 2023.

This resolution approves a lease agreement with Anderson Enterprises for approximately 116,343 square feet of land and 2,010 square feet of shed space at Pier 68/70 for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15, lasting three years with options for three one-year extensions. It also allows the Port Executive Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17093 with Anderson Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, located at the Pier 68/70 Shipyard for approximately 116,343 square feet of paved land and 2,010 square feet of shed space for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15 and a term of three years with three mutually agreeable one-year extension options, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Port Commission License No. L-17093 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution approves an increase in a loan by nearly $1.5 million for the Sunnydale Project, which aims to finance additional construction costs for infrastructure improvements and housing development. It also allows the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to make necessary amendments to the loan agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Second Amendment to the Loan Agreement with Sunnydale Infrastructure Phase 1A3 LLC, a California limited liability company, to increase the loan amount by $1,495,294 for a new total loan amount not to exceed $26,567,405 to finance additional construction costs for the second phase of infrastructure improvements and housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1770 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Sunnydale HOPE SF Development (“Sunnydale Project”); adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the City’s General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director of Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities for the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This hearing is focused on reviewing the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates how the city contracts for homelessness services to improve outcomes. It aims to discuss the findings and recommendations from the report.

Hearing on the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Hitting the Performance Bullseye: Contracting for Better Outcomes in Homelessness Services"

This ordinance extends the ability of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without competitive bidding for homelessness-related projects until May 5, 2029. It also affirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend by five years, from May 5, 2024, through May 5, 2029, the sunset date of the provisions authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into and amend contracts without requiring competitive bidding for services relating to sites and programs for people experiencing homelessness (“Projects Addressing Homelessness”), and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without adhering to the Environment Code or to provisions relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, local business enterprise utilization, and other requirements, for construction work and services relating to Projects Addressing Homelessness; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows residents living in substandard housing to take legal action against their landlords to ensure compliance with housing standards. It is currently awaiting review by a committee.

Ordinance amending the Housing Code to authorize occupants of residential dwelling units to sue to enforce the prohibition on substandard housing conditions.

The ordinance aimed to encourage housing production by exempting certain housing projects from additional requirements in specific areas, restoring eligibility for density exceptions, and limiting the size of new dwelling units in designated districts. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by 1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations 2) restoring the ownership eligibility requirement for density exceptions in residential districts, for lots that have two existing dwelling units or more; 3) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance establishes a permanent Homeward Bound Program that provides travel and relocation support for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, allowing them to move to a destination where they have support. This program is administered by the Human Services Agency and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a permanent Homeward Bound Program administered by the Human Services Agency and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of experiencing homelessness, or who have formerly experienced homelessness, such as individuals residing in permanent supportive housing, to receive paid travel and relocation support to a destination where the individual has someone to receive them.