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Hearing#211321
Dec 30, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss how the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's Racial Equity Action Plan is being put into action. It also requests reports from the SFMTA and the Office of Racial Equity on their progress.

Hearing on the implementation of San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) Racial Equity Action Plan; and requesting the SFMTA and Office of Racial Equity to report.

TransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan
no vote
Charter Amendment#211285
Dec 28, 2021

This charter amendment aimed to change how appointments are made to various city commissions by splitting the authority between the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors, and to define the City Administrator's oversight functions. The proposal was ultimately rejected and did not pass.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to 1) split the power to make appointments to the following bodies between the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors: Airport Commission, Arts Commission, Asian Art Commission, Civil Service Commission, Commission on the Environment, Commission on the Status of Women, Disability and Aging Services Commission, Fire Commission, Health Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Rights Commission, Human Services Commission, Juvenile Probation Commission, Library Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, Public Utilities Commission, Recreation and Park Commission, and War Memorial and Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees; subject Mayoral appointments to those bodies and to the Building Inspection Commission and the Small Business Commission to approval by the Board of Supervisors; provide that the appropriate appointing authority (Mayor or Board of Supervisors, as applicable) may initiate removal of commissioners; and specify that the terms of members of the Asian Art Commission, Building Inspection Commission, Civil Service Commission, and Fine Arts Museums Board of Trustees shall be for four years; and 2) specify the types of functions that the City Administrator may oversee; require that any agencies under the City Administrator be designated by ordinance; authorize the City Administrator to review City programs and services, and employment practices, and to make recommendations to the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, and departments based on those reviews; prohibit the Mayor from placing functions under the City Administrator without authorization by ordinance; and authorize the City Administrator to recommend removal of any department head to the Mayor or a commission, and require the Mayor or commission to act on the recommendation within 30 days; at an election to be held on June 7, 2022.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
9-0 /1
Ordinance#211290
Dec 28, 2021

This ordinance calls for a special election on June 7, 2022, to let voters decide on a $400 million bond for transportation and street safety improvements in San Francisco. It also allows landlords to pass on half of the resulting property tax increase to tenants and requires certain projects to follow a Project Labor Agreement.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur the following bonded indebtedness of the City and County: $400,000,000 to finance the costs of construction, acquisition, and improvement of certain transportation, street safety and transit related capital improvements, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; applying provisions of Administrative Code, Section 6.27, requiring certain funded projects to be subject to a Project Labor Agreement; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; incorporating the provisions of Administrative Code, Sections 5.30 through 5.36, setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; finding that the proposed bond is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and finding that the proposed bond is in conformity with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and with the General Plan consistency requirements of Charter, Section 4.105, and Administrative Code, Section 2A.53.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
16-0
Ordinance#211233
Dec 27, 2021

This ordinance designates the Casa Sanchez Building at 2778-24th Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2778-24th Street (aka Casa Sanchez Building), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4210, Lot No. 018, 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
9-0
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#211208
Dec 24, 2021

This resolution encourages bike and scooter share companies in San Francisco to improve rider compliance with existing rules and calls for the city’s transportation agency to create stricter permit conditions for future programs to enhance public safety, especially for vulnerable groups. It aims to ensure safer use of these shared transportation options for everyone.

Resolution urging permittees of San Francisco’s Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Programs to implement measures to advance rider compliance with existing terms and conditions of San Francisco’s Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Program requirements, and urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and its Board of Directors to establish new permit terms and conditions for future permits that further serve the goal of ensuring the public health and safety of pedestrians, seniors, and people with disabilities.

TransportationPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Ordinance#211301
Dec 23, 2021

This ordinance requires city departments to review permits within 30 days and limits the issuance of fines for shared spaces violations until April 1, 2023, except for specific safety and access issues. It also directs departments to end the temporary shared spaces program by March 31, 2023, unless the local emergency is terminated earlier.

Ordinance amending the Administrative and Public Works Codes to urge departments to review permits within 30 days, limit until April 1, 2023, the issuance of fines for violations of shared spaces requirements except to enforce access requirements for persons with disabilities or first responder personnel, pedestrian and vehicular safety, and removal of abandoned structures, and directing departments to wind down the temporary program no later than March 31, 2023, subject to earlier termination of the Local Emergency; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
15-0
Resolution#211124
Dec 23, 2021

This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license for Bottle Bacchanal, a business at 4126-18 Street, to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it meets public needs.

Resolution determining the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Bottle Bacchanal, LLC, doing business as Bottle Bacchanal, located at 4126-18 Street (District 8), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#211046
Dec 22, 2021

This ordinance allocates $31,630,000 from special tax bonds to fund public facilities and infrastructure for the Treasure Island Development Project for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It also requires that these funds be placed in the Controller's reserve.

Ordinance appropriating $31,630,000 from the issuance of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds of the City’s Improvement Area No. 2 of the Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Treasure Island) for funding of certain public facilities and infrastructure for the Treasure Island Development Project in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022; and placing such amounts on Controller's reserve.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#211098
Dec 22, 2021

The ordinance waives the fee for temporary street space occupancy permits on specific dates in December 2021 to encourage sidewalk sales during the holiday season. This allows businesses to set up sales on city streets without the usual permit cost.

Ordinance waiving the fee required by Public Works Code, Section 724.1(b), for temporary street space occupancy permits on City streets on Saturday, December 4, 2021, Sunday, December 5, 2021, Saturday, December 11, 2021, and Sunday, December 12, 2021, to promote sidewalk sales of merchandise during the holiday season.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#211081
Dec 22, 2021

The resolution establishes the prevailing wage rates for various categories of workers involved in City contracts, including those in public works, janitorial services, and security. It ensures that these workers receive fair compensation for their labor on City-owned or leased properties.

Resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for 1) workers performing work under City contracts for public works and improvements; 2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; 3) workers performing work in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; 4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; 5) workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City; 6) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City; 7) workers engaged in exhibit, display, or trade show work at special events on property owned by the City; 8) workers engaged in broadcast services on property owned by the City; 9) workers engaged in loading or unloading into or from a commercial vehicle on City property of materials, goods, or products in connection with a show or special event, or engaged in driving a commercial vehicle into which or from which materials, goods, or products are loaded or unloaded on City property in connection with a show or special event; 10) workers engaged in security guard services under City contracts or at facilities or on property owned or leased by the City; and 11) motor bus service contracts.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211142
Dec 22, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of the Environment to partner with other cities and organizations by granting them a free, permanent license to use San Francisco's Zero Waste Signmaker Tool. The goal is to promote waste reduction and sustainability efforts beyond the city.

Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to enter into agreements with other municipalities and entities under which the City will grant a royalty free, irrevocable, and perpetual license to use the City’s Zero Waste Signmaker Tool.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Resolution#211143
Dec 22, 2021

This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector to use a $130,000 grant from Larkin Street Youth Services to provide financial coaching for Transitional Age Youth as part of the Rising Up campaign for the year 2022. The goal is to support young people in managing their finances effectively.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $130,000 from Larkin Street Youth Services for the purpose of providing one-on-one financial coaching to Transitional Age Youth through the Rising Up campaign from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
4-0
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
Ordinance#211303
Dec 22, 2021

This ordinance requires the Director of Elections to provide information about San Francisco's open source voting pilot program to the California Secretary of State and to implement the program for the November 8, 2022, election once approved. It aims to enhance transparency and security in the voting process.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to require the Director of Elections to submit information documenting the City’s intended open source voting pilot program to the California Secretary of State, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, and, upon approval of the Secretary of State, to implement such a system for use at the November 8, 2022, election.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
10-0
Resolution#211314
Dec 21, 2021

This resolution approves the annual report for the Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and financials are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

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

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
4-0
Motion#211274
Dec 20, 2021

This motion supports the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Planning Commission approval for a proposed development project at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street. It formally adopts findings that justify this disapproval.

Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20935, approving a Planned Unit Development and Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2013.1535CUA-02, for a proposed project located at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0
Motion#211275
Dec 20, 2021

This motion confirms the Board of Supervisors' decision to deny a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 249 Texas Street. It officially adopts the findings that support this disapproval.

Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-003223CUA, for a proposed project at 249 Texas Street.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0
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#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
Resolution#211210
Dec 20, 2021

This resolution urges the Municipal Transportation Agency to create a plan that ensures clear access for pedestrians to public transit by removing parking at bus stops and making needed infrastructure upgrades. It has been passed and is now a directive for the MTA to follow.

Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) to develop and implement a plan to promote unobstructed pedestrian access for boarding public transit by eliminating parking in bus stops and making other necessary infrastructure improvements.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Resolution#211209
Dec 20, 2021

This resolution encourages the San Francisco Federal Credit Union to work with the SFMTA to establish fair prices for taxi medallions, consider loan forgiveness for medallion holders, and implement other necessary reforms. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Federal Credit Union to collaborate with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) on agreeable medallion prices, loan forgiveness for medallion holders, and other reforms.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#211230
Dec 18, 2021

This ordinance proposes to close off a section of Michigan Street to improve the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, pending approval from the SFMTA Board. It also transfers the vacated area from Public Works to SFMTA and confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies.

Draft Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298 to the north and west, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4310 to the east, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south, as part of the improvement of the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, subject to the approval of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Board of Directors; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area from Public Works to SFMTA, subject to the approval of the SFMTA Board of Directors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Resolution#211311
Dec 17, 2021

This resolution urges the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to prioritize safety improvements in areas around playgrounds, school zones, and senior zones, and to implement changes allowed by Assembly Bill 43 by the end of 2022. It aims to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce traffic-related injuries in these key areas.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to prioritize and expedite Vision Zero improvements around playgrounds, school zones, and senior zones; and to urge the SFMTA to implement newly allowed changes by Assembly Bill (AB) 43 by December 31, 2022.

TransportationSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
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#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
Resolution#211089
Dec 17, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to contract with AT&T for wired voice and data services, with a budget limit of $80 million over a six-and-a-half-year period, from January 2022 to June 2028, plus a potential five-year extension. It aims to ensure the city has reliable telecommunications infrastructure.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with AT&T Corporation to purchase wired voice and data network and telecommunication services, with a not to exceed amount of $80,000,000 for a six and one-half year term of January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2028, and with one five-year option to extend, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Transportation
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#211101
Dec 17, 2021

This resolution allows Public Works to use nearly $2 million from a state program to improve the Alemany Interchange, with the project scheduled to run from October 2021 to June 2026. It has already been approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend $1,971,000 from the 2019 Active Transportation Program to fund the construction of the Public Works' Alemany Interchange Improvements Phase 2 project, for the project period of October 2021, through June 2026.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#211242
Dec 17, 2021

This resolution allows the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue up to $45 million in bonds to refinance seismic upgrades and other improvements at health care facilities operated by the Chinese Hospital Association. It is a financial measure aimed at enhancing safety and infrastructure in those facilities.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45,000,000 to refinance the acquisition, construction and installation of seismic strengthening improvements and other authorized improvements in certain health care facilities owned and operated by Chinese Hospital Association, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
3-0 /1
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
Ordinance#211075
Dec 14, 2021

This ordinance authorizes the City to pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Steven D. Lee regarding a personal injury he sustained on a City street. The lawsuit was initiated on April 29, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Steven D. Lee against the City and County of San Francisco for $600,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 29, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584260; entitled Steven D. Lee v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
9-0 /1
Ordinance#210836
Dec 14, 2021

This ordinance requires the Department of Public Works to plant replacement street trees within 120 days of their removal and mandates that any unpermitted removals be replaced with trees of equal size. It also establishes penalties for damaging or removing trees and ensures applicants acknowledge potential replacement costs in their tree protection plans.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to require the Department of Public Works to plant replacement Street Trees within 120 days of removal, require that Street Trees removed without a permit be replaced by Street Trees of equal size, require that Tree protection plans include the applicant’s acknowledgement of potential Tree replacement costs, and set maximum administrative penalties for removing or injuring Street Trees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Motion#211273
Dec 14, 2021

This motion establishes July 1, 2022, as the date when the Sanitation and Streets Commission will begin its transition, leading to the creation of the Sanitation and Streets Department three months later. This change is part of a restructuring effort outlined in the city charter.

Motion setting July 1, 2022, as the Transition Date, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.139(d), for purposes of establishing the Sanitation and Streets Commission; the Sanitation and Streets Department will come into existence three months after the Transition Date.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
4-0
Motion#211278
Dec 14, 2021

This motion reverses the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for the 469 Stevenson Street project. As a result, the project may face additional reviews or changes before moving forward.

Motion adopting findings to reverse the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
4-0
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#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#211291
Dec 14, 2021

This resolution authorizes the construction and improvement of transportation and street safety infrastructure in San Francisco, allowing landlords to pass on 50% of the resulting property tax increase to tenants. It also establishes procedures for the election related to the bond funding necessary for these projects.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, acquisition, improvement, and retrofitting of transportation, street safety and transit related improvements, and other critical infrastructure and facilities for transportation system improvements and safety improvements and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; incorporating the provisions of Administrative Code, Sections 5.30-5.36; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; finding that the proposed bond is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and finding that the proposed bond is in conformity with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and with the General Plan consistency requirement of Charter, Section 4.105, and Administrative Code, Section 2A.53.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#211309
Dec 14, 2021

This resolution confirms that certain properties are officially added to the San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2014-1, which supports the Transbay Transit Center. It also outlines the process for other properties to join this district in the future.

Resolution confirming that property is annexed to the City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Transbay Transit Center), and determining and confirming the process for properties to annex into the District.

Transportation
Passed
6-0
Resolution#211156
Dec 13, 2021

This resolution proposes to name a section of Buchanan Street as "Ruth Asawa Plaza" to honor the artist Ruth Asawa. It has been filed but is not yet enacted.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Ruth Asawa Plaza” to the 1700 block of Buchanan Street in recognition of artist Ruth Asawa.

TransportationEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
1-0
Hearing#210404
Dec 13, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to evaluate the current conditions of sidewalks in San Francisco and to discuss maintenance strategies aimed at ensuring safety and accessibility, especially for individuals with disabilities. It requests reports from Public Works, the Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Mayor's Office of Disability.

Hearing to discuss the state of sidewalk conditions and the ongoing maintenance strategies to ensure safety and accessibility particularly for people with disabilities; and requesting Public Works, the Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Mayor's Office of Disability to report.

TransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
1-0
Hearing#211214
Dec 10, 2021

This hearing discusses the implementation of California State Senate Bill No. 823, which closes the Division of Juvenile Justice and shifts the responsibility for housing serious juvenile offenders to local counties. It will gather information on strategies for managing youth on probation, those placed in foster or group homes, and those committed to secure facilities, with a report requested from the Juvenile Probation Department.

Hearing to discuss plans to implement California State Senate Bill No. 823, which closes California’s Division of Juvenile Justice and realigns to the counties responsibility to house young people who commit the most serious offenses, requesting information on plans and strategies for youth ordered to probation supervision in the community, youth ordered to out of home placement in a foster home or group home, and youth committed to a secure facility; and requesting the Juvenile Probation Department to report.

TransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
1-0
Ordinance#211022
Dec 10, 2021

This ordinance allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to set parking rates at Kezar Stadium and the Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility, while also increasing rates for berth-holders at the Marina Small Craft Harbor. It clarifies enforcement authority for park violations and aligns the Park Code with the Transportation Code regarding fines and citations.

Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to set parking rates at the Kezar Stadium Parking Lot, and Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility in accordance with Park Code provisions that authorize SFMTA rate-setting on park property and subject to Board of Supervisors approval, and making conforming edits to the Park Code; increasing parking rates for berth-holders at the Marina Small Craft Harbor; clarifying that the fines for certain violations of the Transportation Code apply to similar violations occurring on park property; clarifying the authority of Park Patrol to enforce the Park Code and issue parking citations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#211097
Dec 10, 2021

This ordinance reallocates funds by taking $71,365 from the Department of Public Works and $69,209 from the City Planning Department, and instead provides $140,574 to the Department of Public Works for a safety needs assessment at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School. It affects the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

Ordinance de-appropriating $71,365 previously appropriated to the Department of Public Works (DPW) and $69,209 previously appropriated to the City Planning Department (CPC), and re-appropriating $140,574 to the Department of Public Works for a safety needs assessment at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
6-0 /2
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#210271
Dec 9, 2021

This legislation initiates a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of public safety strategies in commercial areas, including police patrols and community programs aimed at crime prevention. It requests reports from various city departments on these strategies and their impact on reducing crime.

Hearing to address concerns on public safety strategies in commercial corridors and their effectiveness on reducing crime, including but not limited to Police Department foot and bicycle patrols, the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs' Community Ambassador Program and similar programs, and other crime prevention and community building strategies; and requesting the Police Department, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Office of Small Business, and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

Public SafetyTransportationBusiness & Economy
Filed
no vote
Motion#211279
Dec 8, 2021

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Stephanie Cajina to serve on the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors until March 1, 2022. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Stephanie Cajina to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2022.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
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
Motion#211188
Dec 7, 2021

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street, confirming it aligns with environmental standards and the city's General Plan. The Planning Commission's decision has been officially accepted and is now in effect.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21016, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, for a proposed project located at 3832-18th Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
15-0 /1
Motion#211189
Dec 7, 2021

This motion aimed to disapprove a Planning Commission decision that approved a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21016, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
15-0 /1
Motion#211190
Dec 7, 2021

This motion aimed to have the Clerk prepare findings to support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
15-0 /1
Motion#211218
Dec 7, 2021

This motion appoints Irma Lewis and Jolene Yee to the Eastern Neighborhoods Community Advisory Committee, with their terms ending on October 19, 2023. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Irma Lewis and Jolene Yee, terms ending October 19, 2023, to the Eastern Neighborhoods Community Advisory Committee.

Transportation
Passed
3-0 /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
Hearing#211137
Dec 6, 2021

This hearing addresses issues with Shared Mobility Device users and companies not following safety laws meant to protect all road users, including vulnerable groups. It requests reports from the Municipal Transportation Agency and the companies involved on their compliance with these regulations.

Hearing to address non-compliance by Shared Mobility Device permittees and riders of Shared Mobility Devices with laws and regulations designed to protect the health and safety of riders and pedestrians, including families, seniors and people with disabilities; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency and Shared Mobility Device permittees to report.

TransportationPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Filed
1-0
Hearing#211216
Dec 6, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss pedestrian safety measures around public and private schools in San Francisco, including updates on traffic safety improvements and the Safe Routes to Schools Program. It requests reports from the Municipal Transportation Agency, Police Department, and San Francisco County Transportation Authority on these matters.

Hearing on pedestrian safety around both public and private schools in San Francisco; requesting a presentation on the on-going implementation of traffic safety and traffic calming improvements around schools; requesting an update on the Safe Routes to Schools Program; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency, Police Department, and San Francisco County Transportation Authority to report.

Public SafetyTransportation
By Myrna Melgar
1-0
Resolution#211088
Dec 2, 2021

The resolution approves a historical property contract for 714 Steiner Street, allowing the city to not renew the contract after ten years. It also authorizes city officials to execute and record the necessary documents regarding this decision.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Leah Culver Revocable Trust, the owner of 714 Steiner Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 803, Lot No. 019, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; electing not to renew the historical property contract as of the first day after the tenth anniversary date of the contract; authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract; and authorizing the Planning Director to cause a notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to be recorded in the City Assessor-Recorder’s office on December 31, 2032.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
11-0 /2
Resolution#210744
Dec 1, 2021

This resolution adds the street name "Polytechnic Way" to the 700 block of Frederick Street to honor San Francisco's first public high school, which served the community from 1894 to 1972. It recognizes the school's significant contribution to local education.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Polytechnic Way” to the 700 block of Frederick Street in recognition of San Francisco’s first public high school and its contribution to the education of thousands of San Franciscans from 1894 to 1972.

TransportationEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
5-0