Legislation

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Group Housing; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

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.

This resolution encourages the Planning Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing to develop a program that provides incentives for homeowners to build new housing in San Francisco. The goal is to support residents in increasing the availability of housing in the city.

Resolution urging the Planning Department, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development or other City agencies, to create a Housing Development Incentive Program for homeowners that supports San Francisco residents to build new housing.

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Group Housing Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows for up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six on corner lots, in residential zoning areas, with specific requirements like replacing protected units. It also ensures that new units built under this exception follow rent increase limits and allows for condominium conversion applications that include both existing and new units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

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

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

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

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

This ordinance allows for up to four total dwelling units on residential lots in certain zoning districts, including additional "Bonus Dwelling Units," while ensuring that their sale prices remain affordable for those earning 100% of the area median income. It also sets limits on initial rental rates and rent increases for these Bonus Dwelling Units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception for Lots in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts to permit additional units (“Bonus Dwelling Units”), up to four total dwelling units per lot exclusive of accessory dwelling units, and to require that if such Bonus Dwelling Units are ever sold, the sales prices would not exceed an amount determined to be affordable at 100% of area median income; amending the Administrative Code to limit initial rental rates and rent increases for Bonus Dwelling Units; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

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

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

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

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

This resolution approves a grant agreement for Urban Alchemy to operate emergency shelter services for about 250 homeless adults at 711 Post Street, with funding of up to $18.7 million from February 2022 to June 2024. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and alignment with city planning policies.

Resolution approving a grant agreement between Urban Alchemy and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for emergency shelter operations and support services serving approximately 250 adults experiencing homelessness at the property located at 711 Post Street, for a total term of February 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, for a total not to exceed amount of $18,736,820 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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)

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.

The ordinance authorizes the City to pay $975,000 to settle a lawsuit regarding alleged trespass and damage to property owned by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board. In return, the Board will dismiss the lawsuit and negotiate a lease for the City's use of property near 1920 Evans Street.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board against the City and County of San Francisco for $975,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 14, 2019, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. CGC-19-573781; entitled Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board v. Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, Inc., et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged trespass onto the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board’s real property and damage to that property, including the severing of subsurface fiber optic lines; other material terms of the settlement are the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, in exchange for the payment of the settlement sum, agrees to dismiss the lawsuit in its entirety with prejudice and negotiate in good faith a lease for the City’s use of real property located at or near 1920 Evans Street in San Francisco.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit regarding the assessed property value of 1 Nob Hill Circle, agreeing on a value of $152.6 million as of February 28, 2017, pending approval from the Assessment Appeals Board. This lawsuit was initiated by Leadwell Global Property LLC against the city in June 2020 concerning property tax assessments.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Leadwell Global Property LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for a stipulated assessed value of the real property located at 1 Nob Hill Circle, aka 999 California Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0255, Lot No. 002) (the “Subject Property”) of $152,600,000 as of February 28, 2017, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval; the lawsuit was filed on June 26, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-585163; entitled Leadwell Global Property LLC v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the February 28, 2017, change in ownership date.

This hearing is set to provide updates on developer payments and funding related to the 706 Mission Purchase and Sale Agreement. It will also cover the legal use of these funds, timelines for requests for proposals, and current fund balances, with reports from various city offices.

Hearing to receive updates on the Developer Payments and funding streams required by the 706 Mission Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) and to present on legal use of funds, RFP timelines and fund balances; and requesting the Office of the City Administrator, Recreation and Parks Department, and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

This resolution approves an extension of a contract with SF Americania LLC to provide hotel rooms for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of severe COVID-19, extending the contract term to August 31, 2022, and increasing the funding by $6,670,714. It also allows the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving a third amendment to an emergency agreement between the Human Services Agency (HSA) and SF Americania LLC, for the use of hotel rooms to house individuals experiencing homelessness or individuals who are at risk of developing severe COVID-19, to extend the contract term to August 31, 2022, with an option to extend further; and increase the contract amount by $6,670,714 for a total not to exceed amount of $16,430,164; and to authorize the Executive Director of HSA to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This ordinance requires residential landlords to permit tenant organizing activities in common areas and to recognize and engage with established tenant associations. If landlords do not comply, tenants may petition for a rent reduction.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require residential landlords to allow tenant organizing activities to occur in common areas of the building; require certain residential landlords to recognize duly-established tenant associations, confer in good faith with said associations, and attend some of their meetings upon request; and provide that a landlord’s failure to allow organizing activities or comply with their obligations as to tenant associations may support a petition for a rent reduction.

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.

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

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

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

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

The hearing will review the San Francisco Unified School District's plans to potentially expand the community school model beyond its current single location. It will also request a report from SFUSD and the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families regarding this initiative.

Hearing to examine the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) plans to potentially expand the community school model to other schools; in July 2021, California passed a historic $3 billion investment in the California Community Schools Partnership Program, which is supposed to significantly strengthen and expand community schools across the state, with a focus on schools and communities with a demonstrated need; currently SFUSD only has one community school, San Francisco Community School, located in the Excelsior neighborhood; and requesting SFUSD and the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to report.

The ordinance approves a 25-year lease for the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club at 502 and 504 Jefferson Street, with rent based on a percentage of their gross receipts. It also waives the usual market rent requirements and includes provisions for public access to the property.

Ordinance approving a lease between the City and County of San Francisco and Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club, a California non-profit corporation, for City property located at 502 and 504 Jefferson Street, with an annual rent of 10% of all gross receipts that are not derived from its annual Dolphin Day and 4% of all gross receipts that are derived from its annual Dolphin Day, for a term of 25 years with an option to extend for 24 years, and general public access requirements; waiving the Administrative Code’s market rent determination requirement that otherwise would apply to this lease; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows Verified Tenants' signatures to count towards the number needed to appeal a Conditional Use authorization and clarifies the timelines for such appeals. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and includes findings related to public convenience and necessity.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the signatures of Verified Tenants to count towards the threshold needed to permit an appeal of a Conditional Use authorization; clarifying timelines applicable to appeals of Conditional Use authorizations; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.