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This ordinance removes the need for a Conditional Use permit when changing the use of an automobile service station to another type of business. It also updates zoning regulations and confirms that the changes align with environmental and planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to remove the Conditional Use requirement to change the use of an Automobile Service Station or Automotive Use to another use, and amend zoning control tables to reflect this change; 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 as required by Planning Code, Section 302.
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 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.
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 designates the Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building at 447 Battery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 447 Battery Street (aka Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot No. 002, 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.
This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to Future Bars Group for their establishment, South Sea Dipper, at 270 Columbus Avenue, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control place certain conditions on the license issuance.
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Future Bars Group, doing business as South Sea Dipper, located at 270 Columbus Avenue (District 3), 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.
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 regulates street vending in San Francisco by requiring permits and establishing associated fees and enforcement measures. It also updates various city codes to align with these changes and merges the Port's vending permit program with the Public Works program.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to regulate vending, require permits for vending, and authorize permit fees and enforcement actions; amending provisions of the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Park, and Police Codes to conform with those amendments; amending the Port Code to merge its permit program with the Public Works permit program; repealing reporting provisions from the Health Code; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to amend its agreement with the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society to include the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers in the lease for the San Francisco Botanical Garden. The changes will take effect once approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Resolution approving and authorizing an amendment to the Lease and Management Agreement between the Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society for the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to also include the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers as part of the leased premises (which shall be known collectively as “the Gardens of Golden Gate Park”), to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.
This ordinance requires the Police Department and the District Attorney to submit quarterly reports on domestic violence cases and abuse against minors to city officials. It also mandates the District Attorney to report on the number of crime victims who received services.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department and the District Attorney to submit quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and various City departments regarding the number of cases of domestic violence and cases involving certain types of abuse against minors, and to require the District Attorney to submit quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and various City departments regarding the total number of crime victims to whom the District Attorney has provided or made documented efforts to provide services.
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.
This ordinance expands the area covered by the Infrastructure Financing District No. 1 on Treasure Island and updates the financing plan for infrastructure projects in that area. It also addresses related administrative matters.
Ordinance adding territory to and adopting amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) and project areas therein; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.
This resolution approves an increase of $3,689,230 to the existing agreement with the Bayview Hunters Point Foundation for Community Improvement, raising the total to $13,489,343, and extends the contract term by fifteen months. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Bayview Hunters Point Foundation for Community Improvement and the Department of Public Health (DPH) for behavioral health services, to increase the agreement by $3,689,230 for an amount not to exceed $13,489,343; and to extend the term by fifteen months from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract.
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.
The resolution authorizes the sale of a specific piece of land in Alameda County to the State of California for highway improvements for $152,952. It also includes provisions for a sale agreement, confirms the property as surplus land, and states that a competitive bidding process is not necessary.
Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell certain real property located along State Route 84 and Interstate 680 in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California (Parcel No. 65) for public highway improvements, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”), and the Alameda County Transportation Commission (“Alameda CTC” and together with Caltrans, the “Buyers”) for the amount of $152,952; 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property to the Buyers, which includes a liquidated damages clause in case of default by the City; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and adopting the findings required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines previously adopted by Caltrans in conjunction with the Project; and 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the current building conditions and safety issues at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School. It also requests reports from the school's faculty and the San Francisco Unified School District on how they plan to address these safety concerns.
Hearing on the status of Buena Vista Horace Mann (BVHM) K-8 Community School’s building conditions and the safety issues the conditions present, and plans to address outstanding safety issues; and requesting the BVHM faculty and San Francisco Unified School District to report.
This legislation involves a hearing to discuss recommendations from the SF RISE Working Group on how to improve support services for youth and families impacted by COVID-19 school closures. It aims to coordinate efforts among city departments, the School District, and community partners, and will include reports from relevant organizations on the implementation of the plan.
Hearing on the preliminary recommendations of the SF RISE Working Group on a plan to coordinate enrichment and retention services provided by City departments, the School District, and community partners to youth and families adversely affected by COVID-19 school closures and distance learning programs and to discuss how the initial plan will be implemented; and requesting members of the SF RISE Working Group, San Francisco Unified School District, Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to report.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract with Calpine Energy Solutions to manage meter data, billing, and customer support for the CleanPowerSF Program. The total agreement amount will rise to $32,645,425 and the contract will be extended for an additional three years, lasting until October 31, 2024.
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. CS-247[R], Customer and Administrative Services for Community Choice Aggregation Program with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC, for continued meter data management, billing and customer care support of the CleanPowerSF Program, increasing the agreement amount by $13,876,200 for a total not to exceed agreement amount of $32,645,425 and to extend the term of the agreement by three years, for a total agreement duration of nine years, for a total term of November 1, 2015, through October 31, 2024.
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 allows employees to request flexible or predictable work arrangements, unless it causes significant difficulty for the employer. It also requires employers to work with employees to find a suitable arrangement and enhances enforcement of these provisions.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide under the Family Friendly Ordinance that Employees shall be permitted a Flexible or Predictable Working Arrangement unless such an arrangement would cause an Employer undue hardship; requiring Employers to engage in an interactive process to find a mutually agreeable Flexible or Predictable Working Arrangement; strengthening enforcement of the Ordinance; and making other changes, as defined herein.
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 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.
This resolution supports California State Senate Bill No. 237, which mandates the State Board of Education to create a list of approved tools for schools to identify students at risk for dyslexia. The goal is to improve early detection and support for students with dyslexia in California.
Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 237 (SB 237) introduced by Senate Member Anthony Portantino (SD- 25) on January 21, 2021; SB 237 would require the State Board of Education to establish a list of approved screening instruments to be used by school districts to screen pupils for risk of Dyslexia.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $135,000 related to an employment dispute involving Antoine Fisher, Jayel Whitted, and Tonya Lett. The lawsuit was filed in July 2019 and has now been resolved with this settlement.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Antoine Fisher, Jayel Whitted, and Tonya Lett against the City and County of San Francisco, et al., for $135,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 2, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC 19-577331; entitled Antoine Fisher, et al., vs. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.
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)
This ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to accept an increased grant of over $2.2 million from the CDC to enhance sexually transmitted disease prevention efforts and adds eight new positions to support this initiative. The funding and positions are retroactively authorized for the period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.
Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $2,246,359 for a total amount of $3,390,998 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “Strengthening Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention and Control for Health Departments (Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention and Control for Health Departments),” for the period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021; and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of eight grant-funded full-time positions in Class 0922 Manager I (1.0 FTE), Class 2593 Health Program Coordinator III (3.0 FTE), 2232 Senior Physician Specialist (1.0 FTE), Class 2803 Epidemiologist II (1.0 FTE), and 2119 Health Care Analyst (2.0 FTE).
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.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use $10 million in grants from Sunnydale Infrastructure, LLC, to design and build the Herz Playground Recreation Center. The funding is approved to be used until June 30, 2024.
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend cash and/or in-kind grants valued at $10,000,000 from Sunnydale Infrastructure, LLC, to design and construct the Herz Playground Recreation Center, for a term to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors through June 30, 2024.
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 the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $700,000 related to an alleged civil rights violation by Dacari Spiers. This settlement resolves the case filed in federal court on March 6, 2020.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City and County of San Francisco for $700,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2020, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 20-cv-01357-JSC; entitled Dacari Spiers v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Brendan Mannix for $225,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the case that was filed in August 2018.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Brendan Mannix against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 16, 2018, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-18-568967; entitled Brendan Mannix v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.
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.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $70,750 related to an injury from a vehicle collision involving a Department of Public Works vehicle. The lawsuit was filed by Noel Clay in January 2019.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Noel Clay against the City and County of San Francisco for $70,750; the lawsuit was filed on January 16, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-572858; entitled Noel Clay v. City and County of San Francisco, Etelvina Blanco; the lawsuit involves an alleged injury when plaintiff’s vehicle collided with a Department of Public Works vehicle.
This resolution confirms the results of a special election held by landowners in the Treasure Island area regarding the Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1. It also addresses related administrative matters as outlined in the document.
Resolution declaring the results of a special landowner election for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island); and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.
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.
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 increase in funding and an extension of the contract with Cross Country Staffing, Inc. for temporary staffing support in the Department of Public Health, raising the total agreement amount to $85,639,013 and extending the contract term to June 30, 2024. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between Cross Country Staffing, Inc. and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for as-needed registry personnel to maintain mandated staffing levels, to increase the agreement amount by $59,711,013 for an amount not to exceed $85,639,013 and to extend the term by two years from June 30, 2022, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024, and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract.
This resolution establishes a fixed two-year budget cycle for the Airport, Port, and Public Utilities Commission for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. It also defines key terms and sets specific deadlines for budget-related processes.
Resolution adopting a fixed two-year budgetary cycle for the following various City departments: Airport, Port, and Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2023 and 2023-2024; defining terms; and setting deadlines.
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 legislation calls for a hearing to address the staffing shortages at San Francisco General Hospital. It requests reports from the hospital and relevant city departments on the issue.
Hearing on the ongoing staffing shortages at San Francisco General Hospital; and requesting San Francisco General Hospital, the Department of Public Health, and Department of Human Resources to report.
This ordinance reinstates certain provisions of the Graffiti Removal and Abatement Ordinance, including the collection of fees and fines for graffiti violations. It also requires Public Works to report to the Board of Supervisors on necessary implementation forms within 60 days and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.
Ordinance lifting the suspension of certain provisions of the Graffiti Removal and Abatement Ordinance regarding issuance of certain violations, and reinstating the collection of certain assessed fees and fines; requiring notice to certain Community Benefits Districts, Business Improvement Districts, or Green Benefits Districts as those districts are defined in Article 15 and 15A of the Business and Tax Regulation Code; requiring Public Works to report to the Board of Supervisors within 60 days the forms necessary to implement the Graffiti Abatement Ordinance; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This legislation updates the rules regarding the Building Inspection Commission, including how its members are appointed and their responsibilities. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to revise the duties, composition, and method of appointment for members of the Building Inspection Commission; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on June 7, 2022.
This legislation extends the time frame for initiating recall petitions from six to twelve months after an official takes office and prevents recall petitions from being submitted if the election would coincide with a regularly scheduled election within that twelve-month period. It also states that any interim officer appointed due to a recall cannot run in the subsequent election for that position.
Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to extend the ban on the initiation of recall petitions from six to twelve months after the official has assumed office; prohibit the submission of a recall petition to the Department of Elections, if the subsequent recall election would be required to be held within twelve months of a regularly scheduled election for the office held by the official sought to be recalled; and provide that any interim officer appointed to fill a vacancy created by a recall election, held on or after June 7, 2022, may not be a candidate in the subsequent vacancy election; at an election to be held on June 7, 2022.
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.
This ordinance allows the Department on the Status of Women to use a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Domestic Violence High Risk Program and adds a new Junior Administrative Analyst position funded by this grant. It is retroactive and covers the period from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2024.
Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Department on the Status of Women to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 through the United States (U.S.) Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women for the Domestic Violence High Risk Program, and amending Ordinance No. 109-21 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 210644 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022, 2022-2023) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded Class 1820 Junior Administrative Analyst position (FTE 1.00) for the period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2024.
This motion approves Nancy Hom's nomination to the Treasury Oversight Committee for a term that ended on June 17, 2022. The motion has been passed by the city.
Motion approving the Treasurer’s nomination of Nancy Hom, for a term ending June 17, 2022, to the Treasury Oversight Committee.
This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to continue using 459 hotel rooms at the Hotel Whitcomb for emergency services, increasing the contract amount by over $24 million and extending the booking period until December 1, 2022. It also authorizes the Executive Director of HSA to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution approving a fifth amendment to an emergency agreement between the Human Services Agency (HSA) and 1231 Market Street Owner L.P., for the City’s continued use of 459 hotel rooms and associated services located at the Hotel Whitcomb on 1231 Market Street; increasing the contract amount by $24,456,776 for a total amount not to exceed $78,972,179; extending the booking period, which expires on March 1, 2022, for a potential total term of April 8, 2020, through December 1, 2022; 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 ordinance updates the zoning rules for massage establishments to align them more closely with health services, allowing them to be primarily permitted when they are an accessory to a health service. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise Massage Establishment zoning controls to regulate Massage Establishments generally consistent with regulation of Health Services, with some exceptions, including to make Massage Establishments principally permitted if accessory to a Health Service; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance designates the Crocker National Bank Building at One Montgomery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate One Montgomery Street (aka 1-25 Montgomery Street), Crocker National Bank Building, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0292, Lot Nos. 001A and 002, 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.
This ordinance waives the requirement for the San Francisco Unified School District to repay the City $26.6 million from a voter-approved parcel tax. It also cancels the directive for the Controller to transfer funds from the parcel tax revenues to repay the General Fund.
Ordinance waiving the condition in Ordinance Nos. 33-19 and 169-19 that required the San Francisco Unified School District to repay the City a total amount of $26,600,000 using revenues from the voter-approved parcel tax in June 2018’s Proposition G; and rescinding the direction in those Ordinances to the Controller to transfer funds from accumulated balances of Proposition G revenues to repay the General Fund advances.
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 of $68,141.36 to Peanut Wagon, Inc. for an alleged overpayment of property taxes made to the City and County of San Francisco. The claim was filed on July 15, 2021, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Peanut Wagon, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $68,141.36; the claim was filed on July 15, 2021; the claim involves an alleged overpayment of property taxes.
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.
This resolution formally apologizes to Chinese immigrants and their descendants for historical discrimination and violence they faced in San Francisco. It also commits the city to addressing and correcting these past injustices.
Resolution apologizing on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco to Chinese immigrants and their descendants for systemic and structural discrimination, targeted acts of violence, and atrocities; and committing to the rectification and redress of past policies and misdeeds.
This ordinance allows the Office of the City Administrator's Real Estate Division to create a cash revolving fund of up to $7,000. This fund can be used for various operational expenses as needed.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize a cash revolving fund with a maximum amount of $7,000 for the Office of the City Administrator - Real Estate Division.
This resolution approves a settlement for Luxe Valet, Inc. to receive $243,233 from the City and County of San Francisco, along with the cancellation of certain tax liabilities and penalties for the years 2015-2017. The claims were originally filed in 2019 regarding refunds for parking and various taxes.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Luxe Valet, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $243,233 plus release of outstanding gross receipts tax and payroll expense tax liabilities and related penalties, interest, and fees for tax years 2015-2017; the claims were filed on July 25, 2019, and September 13, 2019; the claims involve a refund of parking, gross receipts, and payroll expense taxes.
This resolution allows San Francisco to operate and maintain two groundwater project wells on land owned by Daly City without paying a fee, effective until June 30, 2034. It also gives the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission the authority to sign necessary documents and make modifications related to this agreement.
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a No-Fee License with the City of Daly City for the operation and maintenance of two Groundwater Project Wells on land owned by the City of Daly City located at 377 and 370 South Park Plaza Drive, Daly City, San Mateo County, California; and authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's General Manager to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein, for a term to commence upon execution of the License through June 30, 2034.
This ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $658,150 grant from the California Department of Public Health for a home visiting program, covering the period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023. It also adds one full-time Public Health Nurse position funded by this grant.
Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $658,150 from the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “California Home Visiting State General Fund Expansion,” for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023; and amending Ordinance No. 109-21 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 210644 for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded full-time position in Class 2830 Public Health Nurse (1.0 FTE).
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 requires the San Francisco Police Department to analyze how to implement a system for registering private security firms. The goal is to ensure these firms comply with legal standards and do not engage in discriminatory practices like racial profiling.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to require the Police Department to perform an analysis for the implementation of Article 25, which, among other things, provides for registration of private protection and security services with the Police Department, to ensure that private security firms abide by all legal requirements and that they not engage in racial profiling or other discriminatory practices.
This ordinance allows for the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations as a recognized use in the city’s planning code, simplifying the process for converting existing automotive service stations and other automotive uses into charging locations. It also mandates annual reporting on the approvals of these projects by the Planning Department.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging as Automotive Uses, allow conversion of Automotive Service Stations to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations without Conditional Use authorization and principally permit conversion of other Automotive Uses to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations, revise zoning control tables to reflect these changes, and require annual reporting by the Planning Department regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging project approvals; 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 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.
This ordinance requires hospitals and skilled nursing facilities in San Francisco to report annually to the Department of Public Health on the number and demographics of patients transferred out of the City for skilled nursing care, as well as those who qualify for such care but remain in the City. The goal is to gather data on patient transfers to improve health care services.
Ordinance amending the Health Code to require general acute care hospitals and hospital-based skilled nursing facilities in the City to report annually to the Department of Public Health the number of, and certain demographic information regarding, patients transferred to a health facility outside of the City to receive skilled nursing care and patients who qualify for skilled nursing care but are not transferred to a health facility outside of the City.
This legislation involves a hearing to evaluate the Ethics Department's audit process for city candidates and committees that receive public funding, as well as lobbyist disclosure statements. It aims to assess the effectiveness of these audits and identify any improvements needed to ensure timely reviews and transparency for the public.
Hearing on the Ethics Department’s mandatory audit process for City candidates and committees receiving public financing, and the audit process for lobbyist disclosure statements; and to review the performance of the Ethics Department's audit process to date, including any necessary enhancements of the audit process to ensure the timely auditing of campaigns and the public's right to review reports; and requesting the Ethics Department to report.
This motion addresses the Mayor's December 2021 declaration of a local emergency due to rising drug overdoses in the Tenderloin, either agreeing with or retracting that declaration. It is currently filed and awaiting further action.
Motion concurring/withdrawing concurrence in the December 17, 2021, Proclamation by the Mayor Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency in connection with the sudden increase in drug overdoses in the Tenderloin.
This legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss Mayor London N. Breed's proclamation of a local emergency concerning drug overdoses in the Tenderloin. The hearing is set for March 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors convening as a Committee of the Whole on March 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Mayor London N. Breed’s December 17, 2021, Proclamation of a Local Emergency Relating to Drug Overdoses in the Tenderloin; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-002, approved on January 4, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.