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Ordinance#241121
Dec 30, 2024

This ordinance establishes the Leland Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District and rezones specific parcels along Leland Avenue to reflect this new designation. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and consistency with the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish the Leland Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) and make various technical amendments to incorporate the NCD into the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to rezone all parcels fronting Leland Avenue between Bayshore Boulevard and Cora Street from Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District (NC-2) to Leland Avenue NCD; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
22-0 /1
Ordinance#241173
Dec 30, 2024

This ordinance allows existing public parking lots in certain areas of Central SoMa to continue operating until December 31, 2026, and permits operators to apply for a five-year extension. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to authorize the continuance of nonconforming public parking lots in the Central SoMa Mixed Use-Office (CMUO) and Mixed Use-Residential (MUR) Districts through December 31, 2026; enabling an existing public parking lot operator in CMUO and MUR Districts to apply for a conditional use authorization for a five-year extension; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
18-0 /2
Ordinance#241021
Dec 30, 2024

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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
21-0 /2
Ordinance#240787
Dec 30, 2024

This ordinance reduces commercial development requirements for specific residential projects in the Central SoMa area and modifies land dedication rules. It also removes a special commercial zoning district and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements for certain residential projects and modify the land dedication requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District and remove the Transit Center C-3-0(SD) Commercial 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
27-0 /3
Ordinance#241208
Dec 26, 2024

The ordinance removes the 200-foot distance requirement for nighttime entertainment venues near residential areas in the Western SoMa Special Use District, allowing such uses closer to residential enclaves. It also permits general and nighttime entertainment at a specific location on Folsom Street while affirming compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the 200-foot buffer restriction in the Western SoMa Special Use District for Nighttime Entertainment uses located within 200 feet of a RED (Residential Enclave) or RED-MX (Residential Enclave-Mixed) District and delete references to the buffer restriction in the SALI (Service/Arts/Light Industrial) and WMUO (WSoMa Mixed-Use Office) Districts; principally permit General Entertainment and Nighttime Entertainment uses at 655 Folsom Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3750, Lot No. 050) located in the MUR (Mixed-Use Residential) District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#241210
Dec 26, 2024

This ordinance requires the city to notify residents about any rezoning efforts that align with Housing Element law. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Jackie Fielder
19-7
Ordinance#241067
Dec 23, 2024

This ordinance allows tourist hotels and motels to be temporarily used for housing without losing their hotel classification and modifies building regulations to support this change. It also removes restrictions on where emergency housing can be located and confirms compliance with environmental and planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without thereby abandoning or discontinuing the hotel use classification under that Code; amending the Building Code to allow Interim Housing without thereby changing the underlying occupancy classification of the property, and amending Appendix P to remove restriction that emergency housing be located on land owned or leased by the City; 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.

HousingPublic SafetyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
30-0 /2
Ordinance#230596
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance requires a minimum number of residential units to be built in certain zoning districts, promoting higher density housing development. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require minimum residential density, in Residential-Mixed (RM), Residential Commercial (RC), and Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) Districts except for Residential-Transit Oriented - Mission (RTO-M) Districts; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
11-0 /3
Ordinance#240931
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance allows for the installation of two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street and establishes a special sign district for that location. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0936, Lot No. 001, to allow two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
9-0 /2
Ordinance#241055
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance updates the Building and Planning Codes by correcting errors, clarifying language, and making minor revisions. It also ensures compliance with state regulations and affirms the Planning Department's environmental determinations.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language, and make other minor, substantive updates to various Code provisions; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development upon final passage; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#241103
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance designates the Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society at 3400 Laguna Street as a historic Landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society, located at 3400 Laguna Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Public SafetyEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#241054
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit regarding building permits at 2722-2724 Folsom Street, allowing the plaintiff to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit and build a new accessory dwelling unit. In return, the City will lift the suspension on the permits and resolve its enforcement actions related to the property.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael J. Turon against the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on October 1, 2021, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 21-cv-07724; entitled Michael J. Turon v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves challenges to suspension of certain building permits for the property at 2722-2724 Folsom Street; material terms of the settlement are plaintiff agrees to seek conditional use authorization to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit through merger and agrees to construct a detached accessory dwelling unit in an existing rear-yard structure at the property, construction of which will be secured by a stipulated injunction requiring plaintiff to pay liquidated damages to the City if the accessory dwelling unit is not completed, and in exchange the City will lift the suspension on the subject permits, issue the pending permit to complete work at the property, and close its pending enforcement actions.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240879
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance waives a fee for a development project at 524 and 530 Howard Street because it includes a pedestrian bridge to the Transbay Transit Center's rooftop park. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee for 524 Howard Street, LLC’s development project at 524 and 530 Howard Street in recognition of the project’s proposed construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Transbay Transit Center’s rooftop park; affirming the Planning Commission’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 general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Ordinance#240928
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance allows the city to give up its rights to a portion of airspace above Natoma Street for development by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, determining that this area is not needed for city use. It also confirms that the decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; waiving application of Administrative Code, Chapter 23, to the conveyance of the street vacation area; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for City’s use and is exempt surplus property under the California Surplus Land Act, California Government Code, Sections 54220 et seq.; quitclaiming the City’s interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; 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 the Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Resolution#241013
Dec 19, 2024

The resolution approves a settlement between San Francisco and Chevron regarding claims about property conditions in Kern County, California, which includes transferring ownership of that property. It also confirms that the settlement aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies, allowing the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the agreement.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims between the City and County of San Francisco, and Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., including the conveyance of real property owned by the City in Kern County, California; the claims involve the condition of and liability for the property; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the disposition of property is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property or their designee to make certain modifications to the settlement and conveyance documents, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-2
Resolution#241141
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution endorses key terms for amending an agreement between the city and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to develop a new fire station and a mixed-use high-rise tower at specified locations. Any final amendments and the development agreement will require approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution generally endorsing key terms for a proposed amendment to the Conditional Property Exchange Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC with a new Development Agreement for the development of a new San Francisco Fire Station 13 and mixed-use high-rise tower on 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 447 Battery Street, and 530 Sansome Street, with any final amendment and Development Agreement subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240927
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance exempts specific downtown projects that convert non-residential spaces to residential from certain development fees, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, and removes the application deadline for the Adaptive Reuse Program. It also mandates regular reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: exempt certain types of projects in the downtown area that replace non-residential uses with residential uses from development impact fees and requirements, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, remove the application deadline from the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee; 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.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
32-6 /1
Ordinance#241198
Dec 18, 2024

The ordinance establishes the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing for increased density and modifications to zoning rules for a residential project at Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District (SUD), at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, allowing a density bonus and modifications to existing zoning controls for a residential project in the SUD, subject to specified conditions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
25-0 /1
Ordinance#240641
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance aims to change the definition of "Laboratory" in the Planning Code to include Biotechnology and prohibit Laboratory uses in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Laboratory to include Biotechnology, and to make Laboratory uses, as defined, a not permitted use in the Urban Mixed Use zoning 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
4-1 /1
Ordinance#240872
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance creates a special zoning district at 30 Van Ness Avenue, which modifies housing obligations for a specific development project. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District, in the area generally bound by Fell Street to the north, Market Street to the east and south, and Van Ness Avenue to the west; modifying the Notice of Special Restrictions related to inclusionary housing obligations under the Agreement for Sale of Real Estate between the City and 30 Van Ness Development LLC; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
35-2 /2
Hearing#241111
Dec 17, 2024

This legislation is a hearing for people to express their opinions about a decision made by the Planning Department that exempts a cannabis cultivation project at 1719 Wallace Avenue from environmental review. The hearing is scheduled because an appeal has been filed regarding this exemption.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on October 10, 2024, for the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5414, Lot No. 015, to allow the establishment of an industrial agriculture use for the purpose of cannabis cultivation in an existing, one-story industrial building within the PDR-1-B (Production, Distribution, Repair-Light Industrial Buffer) Zoning District and a 65-J Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Barbara Tassa) (Filed November 8, 2024)

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Motion#241112
Dec 17, 2024

The motion confirms that the Planning Department has determined the project at 1719 Wallace Avenue does not require an environmental review due to its categorically exempt status. This means the project can proceed without further environmental assessments.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue is categorically exempt from environmental review.

EnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0 /1
Motion#241113
Dec 17, 2024

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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
4-0 /1
Motion#241114
Dec 17, 2024

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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
4-0 /1
Motion#241190
Dec 17, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a seven-unit condominium project at 4135 California Street and confirms it aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies. The project has successfully passed through the necessary legislative process.

Motion approving Final Map No. 12126, a seven-unit condominium project, located at 4135 California Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1363, Lot No. 020; 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 /1
Ordinance#241207
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance exempts Midtown Park Apartments from certain construction contracting requirements while still requiring adherence to prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance exempting Midtown Park Apartments, located at 1415 Scott Street, from construction contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6, but requiring compliance with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements of Administrative Code, Section 23.61; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder
22-0 /1
Resolution#241218
Dec 17, 2024

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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
10-0
Resolution#240991
Dec 17, 2024

This resolution approves several loan agreements totaling up to $22.7 million to finance the construction of affordable housing developments for low-income and moderate-income households, with a preference for employees of local educational institutions, as well as a parking garage for state employees. It also allows for minor amendments to the agreements as needed without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with MP Golden Gate Avenue Associates, L.P., a California limited partnership, (“Low Income Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount not to exceed (NTE) $12,500,000 to finance the construction of a 55-unit multifamily rental housing development for low-income households with a preference for employees of the San Francisco Unified School District (“SFUSD”) and San Francisco Community College District (“SFCCD”), which will be known as Golden Gate Avenue Phase I LIHTC (the "LIHTC Project"); 2) approving and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to execute a Loan Agreement with MP GGA Moderate LLC, a California limited liability company, (“Moderate Income Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount not to exceed $10,200,000 to finance the development and construction of a 20-unit multifamily rental housing development for moderate-income households with a preference for employees of SFUSD and SFCCD, which will be known as Golden Gate Avenue Phase I Moderate (the “Moderate Project”); 3) approving and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to execute a Loan Agreement with Mid-Peninsula Hermanas, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, (“Garage Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount not to exceed $1,250,000 to finance the development of a parking garage (“Garage Project”) for State of California employees with funds from the State’s Infill and Infrastructure Grant (“IIG”) program; for a cumulative amount, including all Loan Agreement amounts, not to exceed $22,747,350; and 4) adopting findings that the loan agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director of MOHCD to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreements or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240992
Dec 17, 2024

This resolution allows the city to issue a revenue note for up to $32.1 million to finance the construction of a 55-unit affordable rental housing project called "Golden Gate Avenue Phase 1 LIHTC." It also approves various agreements and authorizes city officials to take necessary actions to implement the financing.

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $32,132,689 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 55-unit multifamily rental housing project known as “Golden Gate Avenue Phase 1 LIHTC”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender identified therein to the City and for the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an assignment of deed of trust and related documents; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the note and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#240903
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance allows specific health service businesses up to 5,000 square feet to operate in the West Portal area without needing a special permit. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit certain Health Service Uses up to 5,000 gross square feet without a conditional use permit in the West Portal Neighborhood Commercial District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
26-0
Ordinance#230968
Dec 17, 2024

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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey
no vote
Resolution#240847
Dec 12, 2024

This resolution allows the city to lease property at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street to Abode Property Management for five years, with options to extend, for a total rent of $1, to provide permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and low-income households. It also confirms that the property is considered "exempt surplus land" and meets environmental and planning requirements.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Ground Lease with Abode Property Management for the real property owned by the City, located at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street (collectively, the “Property”), for an initial lease term of five years with ten automatic extensions of the lease term for an additional period of five years each and a total rent not to exceed $1 in order to operate the Property as permanent supportive housing; 2) determining in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.33, that the below market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and low-income households; 3) adopting findings declaring that the Property is "exempt surplus land" under the California Surplus Land Act; 4) 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 5) authorizing the Director of Property and/or the HSH Executive Director to execute and make certain modifications to the Ground Lease, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0 /2
Resolution#241133
Dec 12, 2024

This resolution allows the City to issue up to $107.6 million in revenue notes to finance the construction of a 168-unit rental housing project called "Casa Adelante" at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue. It also approves various agreements related to the funding and regulatory aspects of the project.

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of multifamily housing revenue notes in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $107,642,319 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 168-unit multifamily rental housing project known as “Casa Adelante 1515 South Van Ness,” located at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the funding loan from the funding lender to the City, and the execution and delivery of the notes; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a project loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the project loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants for the project; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the execution and delivery of residential mortgage revenue notes by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $107,642,319; approving modifications, changes, and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the funding loan, the project loan, the notes, and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241134
Dec 12, 2024

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.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240954
Dec 12, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to hire Consor PMCM, Inc. for construction management services related to the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin, with a budget of up to $10,720,500 over a period of four years and three months. The contract will run from February 2025 to April 2029.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to execute Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. PRO.0239, New City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services, with Consor PMCM, Inc., to supplement the SFPUC’s Construction Management Bureau staff in overseeing the construction of the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin project, for an amount not to exceed $10,720,500 and with a term duration of four years and three months, from February 2025, through April 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#240932
Dec 12, 2024

This ordinance allows certain distilleries, wineries, and breweries to open on-sale liquor establishments in the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District with a conditional use permit. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create an exception for certain distilleries, wineries, and breweries to establish on-sale liquor establishments in the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District, subject to a conditional use authorization; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
22-0 /1
Ordinance#241196
Dec 11, 2024

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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
31-0
Ordinance#240797
Dec 11, 2024

The ordinance extends the Development Agreement for the 3333 California Street project by eight years and modifies affordable housing requirements. It also allows the project to benefit from a fee reduction program and includes a finance plan to use property tax revenue for public facilities and affordable housing.

Ordinance approving an amendment to a Development Agreement (originally approved by Ordinance No. 276-19) for the 3333 California Street project between the City and County of San Francisco and Laurel Heights Partners, LLC, to extend the term of the Development Agreement by eight years to September 11, 2043, modify the affordable housing requirements, allow the project to qualify for the Temporary Fee Reduction Program under Planning Code, Section 403, and include a finance plan with a framework to use incremental property tax revenue to fund the Project’s public capital facilities and affordable housing; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Motion#241168
Dec 10, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a 35-unit condominium project at 915 North Point Street and confirms it aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies. The project has successfully passed through the necessary legislative process.

Motion approving Final Map No. 12116, a 35-unit residential condominium project, located at 915 North Point Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0453, Lot No. 002; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#240727
Dec 4, 2024

This ordinance establishes a special use district for senior housing at specific locations on Pacific Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the New Asia Senior Housing Special Use District located at 758 and 772 Pacific Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0161, Lot Nos. 14 and 15; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#241047
Dec 4, 2024

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.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
5-0
Motion#241157
Dec 3, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a condominium project at 603 Tennessee Street, which will include 24 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. 10537, a 24 residential unit and one commercial unit condominium project, located at 603 Tennessee Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3995, 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
Passed
5-0
Motion#241158
Dec 3, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a new condominium project with 501 residential units at 555 Bryant Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11145, a 501 residential unit new condominium project, located at 555 Bryant Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3776, Lot Nos. 034, 038, 039, 040, 042, 043, and 044; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Motion#241159
Dec 3, 2024

This motion approves the final map for an 18-unit residential and one commercial unit mixed-use condominium project at 811 Valencia Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11209, an 18 unit residential and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 811 Valencia Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3596, Lot No. 099; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#241169
Dec 2, 2024

This ordinance allows for the establishment of a special sign district at 2301 Chestnut Street, permitting two projecting signs at that location. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0936, Lot No. 001, to allow two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill
0-0 /1
Ordinance#240901
Dec 2, 2024

This ordinance aimed to remove impact fees for converting Production, Distribution, and Repair spaces to other non-residential uses. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate impact fees for changes of use from PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) to other Non-Residential Uses, as specified; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Killed
1-0 /1