Legislation

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

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves a 14-year lease for a restaurant at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1, with an option to extend for two additional years, and requires a minimum annual payment of $550,000 in the first year. The lease is between Tastes on the Fly San Francisco, LLC, and the City’s Airport Commission.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Historic Restaurant Lease No. 23-0235 between Tastes on the Fly San Francisco, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 14 years with one two-year option to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $550,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution approves a 14-year lease for a casual sit-down restaurant at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of $450,000 for the first year to the City and County of San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Casual Sit-down Restaurant Lease No. 23-0236, between Amoura International, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 14 years with one two-year option to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $450,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution approves a 14-year lease for a food hall at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of $1,250,000 for the first year to the city.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Food Hall Lease No. 23-0234 between Tastes on the Fly San Francisco, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 14 years with one two-year option to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $1,250,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

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

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

This ordinance clarifies the Controller's responsibilities for auditing and monitoring nonprofit organizations that contract with the City, including setting measurable performance goals and reviewing compliance policies. It also mandates an annual review of how well departments adhere to these auditing and monitoring policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify the Controller’s audit and monitoring responsibilities with respect to nonprofit organizations contracting with the City; directing the Controller to establish measurable performance goals for contracts with nonprofit organizations; directing the Controller to periodically review and, as necessary, revise policies regarding contractors’ compliance with City requirements; and requiring the Controller to perform an annual review of departments’ compliance with policies for auditing and monitoring nonprofit organizations.

This ordinance creates a program that offers forgivable loans to help low, moderate, and middle-income first-time homebuyers purchase a home in San Francisco. It also establishes a fund and requires the Human Rights Commission to set up policies for issuing and managing these loans.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Forgivable Loan for First-Time Homebuyers Program and the Forgivable Loan for First-Time Homebuyers Fund to assist low, moderate, and middle-income first-time homebuyers who would otherwise not be able to purchase a primary residence in San Francisco; and to require the Human Rights Commission, in consultation with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to establish policies and procedures to issue and possibly forgive loans from the Fund, and to provide oversight, monitoring, and forgiveness of such loans.

This ordinance updates local findings referenced in several San Francisco building codes and directs the Clerk to send the updated ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law. It ensures that local regulations align with state requirements.

Ordinance amending the local findings included by reference in the following Ordinances: 1) 2022 San Francisco Building Code (Ordinance No. 225-22); 2) 2022 San Francisco Green Building Code (Ordinance No. 227-22); 3) 2022 San Francisco Mechanical Code (Ordinance No. 228-22); 4) San Francisco Plumbing Code (Ordinance No. 230-22); and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance establishes fire safety standards for charging and storing lithium-ion batteries in powered mobility devices, bans the use of damaged batteries, and prohibits the use of reconditioned batteries made from used cells. It also requires the Fire Department to run an informational campaign about these regulations.

Ordinance amending the Fire Code to provide fire protection standards for the charging and storage of lithium-ion batteries used in powered mobility devices (such as electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, and hoverboards), prohibit use of damaged lithium-ion batteries in such devices, prohibit use of lithium-ion batteries assembled or reconditioned using cells removed from used batteries in such devices, and require the Fire Department to conduct an informational campaign; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

This ordinance corrects typographical errors and updates outdated references in the Planning and Administrative Codes to clarify the language without changing the substance. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Administrative Codes to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; 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.

This resolution extends the lease for Treasure Island between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy for one additional year, now ending on November 30, 2024. It also allows the Treasure Island Director to make minor amendments to the lease without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 48 to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the United States Navy to extend the term for one year to commence December 1, 2023, for a total term of November 19, 1998, through November 30, 2024; and to authorize the Treasure Island Director to execute and enter into amendments to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes and intent of this Resolution.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement between San Francisco and PG&E regarding unreasonable restrictions on connecting City facilities to PG&E's distribution system. In exchange for dismissing its complaint, the City will be allowed to connect 30 megawatts of load over five years for specific public and private uses.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the complaint of the City and County of San Francisco (City) against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) that was filed by the City on January 28, 2019, before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Docket No. EL19-38; entitled City and County of San Francisco v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.; the complaint concerns PG&E’s imposition of unreasonable restrictions on connections of City facilities to PG&E’s distribution system; the material terms of the settlement are that, in exchange for the City dismissing its complaint and waiving any claim for monetary relief, PG&E will allow the City to connect 30 megawatts of metered secondary voltage load over the next five years, provided the loads will be used to serve 1) existing points of delivery that undergo changes, 2) City departments or related public entities, or 3) private entities using City-owned property.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $40,000 related to a personal injury claim from a pothole. The lawsuit was filed by Phaedra Michelle Scott in September 2021.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Phaedra Michelle Scott against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 27, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-595521; entitled Phaedra Michelle Scott v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from tripping due to a pothole.

This resolution approves a ten-year lease agreement between San Francisco and seven airlines for flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, lasting until June 30, 2033. It also affirms environmental compliance and allows the Airport Director to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and seven airlines to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport for a term of ten years, from the first day of the calendar month following the receipt of full approvals of the City, through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Airport Director to enter into modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

The ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the City Attorney to settle claims related to the September 10, 2023, water pipeline break for amounts over $25,000, up to a maximum of $1,000,000 per claim, with a total cap of $7,000,000 for all claims. It also requires periodic reporting to the Board of Supervisors' Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Ordinance authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the Office of the City Attorney to approve settlements of claims arising out of the September 10, 2023, break of the SFPUC's water transmission pipeline at the intersection of Fillmore and Green Streets for amounts exceeding $25,000 per claim, notwithstanding Administrative Code, Section 10.22, et. seq., but not to exceed $1,000,000 per claim, and delegating authority under Charter, Section 6.102(5) for the settlement of related litigation, if any, up to an aggregate total settlement amount not to exceed $7,000,000, subject to periodic reporting to the Board of Supervisors Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

This ordinance approves contracts with the American Registry for Internet Numbers to manage the City’s internal and public Internet Protocol addresses. It also allows for certain waivers of administrative requirements related to these contracts.

Ordinance approving contracts between the City and the American Registry for Internet Numbers, LTD. (ARIN) for the registration of the City’s internal network and the public-facing network Internet Protocol addresses, and granting waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative Code for this transaction.

This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Form 700, which is a Statement of Economic Interests, for officers and employees in the General Services Agency. It aims to clarify the conflict of interest requirements to ensure transparency and compliance.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update and clarify the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements for officers and employees in the General Services Agency under the City Administrator.

This ordinance allows a food service shared space at 1429 Mendell Street to be treated as a curbside shared space, bypassing certain Administrative Code requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow a food service shared space located at 1429 Mendell Street to be considered as a curbside shared space, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance reduces the Behavioral Health Commission's membership from 17 to 12 members and changes the appointment process to involve the full Board of Supervisors instead of individual Supervisors. It also ensures at least one member is a veteran or veteran advocate, adjusts the number of seats for consumers and families, adds two seats for mental health professionals, updates term lengths, and keeps current members in their positions.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reduce the membership of the Behavioral Health Commission from 17 to 12 seats; provide that the full Board of Supervisors rather than individual Supervisors makes these appointments; require that at least one seat be held by a veteran or veteran advocate; reduce the minimum number of seats reserved for consumers and families of consumers from nine to six; provide two seats for mental health professionals; update staggered terms for all seats; and retain existing members.

This resolution establishes a fixed two-year budget cycle for the Airport, Port, and Public Utilities Commission for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, outlining specific terms and deadlines for the budgeting process. It aims to streamline financial planning and improve efficiency within these departments.

Resolution adopting a fixed two-year budgetary cycle for the following City departments: Airport, Port, and Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026; defining terms and setting deadlines.