Legislation

This ordinance re-establishes the Mission and 9th Street Special Use District at 1270 Mission Street and increases the height limit for certain projects from 120 feet to 200 feet. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance re-adopting the former Planning Code section and Zoning Map designations creating the Mission and 9th Street Special Use District (SUD) at 1270 Mission Street, located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 20 and 21, in the area generally bounded by Mission Street on the south, Laskie Street on the east, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 22, 23, and 24, on the west, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot No. 66, on the north; changing the height limit on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 20 and 21, for projects that comply with the requirements of the SUD, from 120-X to 200-X; 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 convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance changes parts of Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard from a public roadway to a public space for recreation and park purposes to support the Twin Peaks Promenade Project. It also transfers management of the area to the Recreation and Park Department and ensures the space will remain open to the public indefinitely.

Ordinance 1) ordering the conditional vacation of the designation of portions of Christmas Tree Point Road and the eastern alignment of Twin Peaks Boulevard, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2719C, Lot No. 021, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2643, Lot Nos. 006, 007, 009, and 021 (together, “Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard”) as public right-of-way for roadway and sidewalk purposes, and ordering the re-designation of Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard as public right-of-way for recreation and park purposes to facilitate the development of the Twin Peaks Promenade Project; 2) approving the interdepartmental transfer of Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2643, Lot No. 014 from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department, notwithstanding Administrative Code, Chapter 23; 3) applying the Park Code and regulations and the excavation and backfill requirements of the Public Works Code and associated orders, regulations, standards, and procedures to Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard, enabling the Recreation and Park Department to issue excavation permits for Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard; 4) clarifying that the City has approved a grant restriction requiring that the Twin Peaks Promenade be operated as public open space in perpetuity; 5) authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 7) making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance creates a special use district at 2245 Post Street, allowing for specific zoning regulations and land use controls in that area. It also includes environmental and planning findings to ensure consistency with city policies and public needs.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2245 Post Street Special Use District; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1837, introduced by Assembly Member Mark González, which will authorize the use of video imaging to enforce parking and stopping violations in transit-only lanes and bikeways indefinitely.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to create the Downtown Hospitality Zone, in the area bounded by 5th Street from Folsom Street to Market Street.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Downtown Hospitality Zone, in the area bounded by 5th Street from Folsom Street to Market Street; Cyril Magnin Street from Market Street to Eddy Street; Eddy Street from Cyril Magnin Street to Mason Street; Mason Street from Eddy Street to Ellis Street; Ellis Street from Mason Street to Taylor Street; Taylor Street from Ellis Street to Post Street; Post Street from Taylor Street to Mason Street; Mason Street from Post Street to Bush Street; Bush Street from Mason Street to Kearny Street; Kearny Street from Bush Street to Market Street; Market Street from 3rd Street to 2nd Street; 2nd Street from Market Street to Folsom Street; and Folsom Street from 2nd Street to 5th Street; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing Division I of the Transportation Code to allow the Director of Transportation to approve temporary street use permits under certain circumstances.

Ordinance amending Division I of the Transportation Code to authorize the Director of Transportation to approve temporary street use permits under certain circumstances; amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Director of Transportation to approve certain street closures proposed by Community Benefits Districts under the Downtown Entertainment Event Activation Program; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Proposes a change to city law: Conditionally accepting an offer of dedication and quitclaim deed for real property from the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for a segment of East Clementina Street between Beale and Main Streets.

Ordinance conditionally accepting an offer of dedication and quitclaim deed for real property from the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for a segment of East Clementina Street between Beale and Main Streets; conditionally accepting the segment of East Clementina Street for maintenance and liability; delegating to the Public Works Director the authority to: 1) accept this Street segment for City maintenance and liability purposes and 2) take other related actions such as establish official public right-of-way widths and street grades; conditionally accepting offers of improvements from Transbay 2 Family, L.P., and Transbay 2 Senior, L.P., (collectively, “Transbay 2”) for public improvements on Beale, Folsom, and Main Streets and approving Folsom Street public sidewalk easements from Transbay 2; waiving the application of Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to allow establishment, expansion, and reduction of official sidewalk widths through administrative action associated with the Street Segment and Transbay 2 public improvements; adopting findings 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; approving a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the segment of East Clementina Street and Transbay 2 public improvements; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance to be taken by the Public Works Director and other San Francisco officials, as defined herein.

This ordinance requires the Department of Public Works to evaluate and report on mechanical street sweeping operations regularly, including submitting performance reports to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor. It also updates the Health Code regarding refuse receptacle requirements and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Department of Public Works to perform evaluations and report periodically on mechanical street sweeping operations, including submittal of written performance reports to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor; amending the Health Code to revise and clarify outdated terms concerning refuse receptacle requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Campaign and Governmental Conduct, Environment, Health, Labor and Employment, Municipal Elections, Park, Planning, Police, Public Works, and Transportation Codes to: 1) define and distinguish between Commissions and Advisory Bodies (collectively, “bodies”) and establish certain standard provisions, some of which generally apply to Commissions, some to Advisory Bodies, and some to both.

Ordinance amending the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Campaign and Governmental Conduct, Environment, Health, Labor and Employment, Municipal Elections, Park, Planning, Police, Public Works, and Transportation Codes to: 1) define and distinguish between Commissions and Advisory Bodies (collectively, “bodies”) and establish certain standard provisions, some of which generally apply to Commissions, some to Advisory Bodies, and some to both; 2) generally establish the term and term limits of bodies, with four-year terms and three-term limits for Commissions, three-year terms and four-term limits for Advisory Bodies, and generally limit holdover service by members of bodies; 3) establish, modify, or clarify the sunset dates of certain bodies; 4) abolish certain bodies; 5) retain certain bodies, in some cases renaming them, modifying their powers and duties, and/or changing them from Commissions to Advisory Bodies; 6) for certain bodies, modify the composition, membership, or appointment structure of members, and change qualifications for service from required to desired qualifications; 7) transfer to Chapter 5 of the Administrative Code provisions for bodies that are currently located elsewhere in the Administrative Code or another part of the Municipal Code, so that the large majority of Commissions and Advisory Bodies are concentrated in Chapter 5; 8) modify the duties, responsibilities, definitions, and membership of the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council to conform with applicable state law; 9) add two state-required bodies, the Community Corrections Council and the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, to the Administrative Code; 10) make other minor or clarifying changes regarding Commissions and Advisory Bodies; and 11) authorize and direct the City Attorney to make clerical, non-substantive changes to update in the Municipal Code cross-references to renamed bodies and cross-references to section and subsection numbers changed by this Ordinance.

This ordinance allocates $4 million to the Department of Emergency Management for increased street conditions staffing and $150,000 to the Human Rights Commission for community initiatives in the fiscal year 2025-2026. Both funds come from the General City Reserve.

Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000 from the General City Reserve to the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) for expanded street conditions staffing, and $150,000 from the General City Reserve to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) for community initiatives in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

This ordinance modifies the Shared Spaces Program by removing the Planning Department's role in design review and eliminating certain application requirements, such as community outreach and public notice. It also amends the Public Works Code to streamline the application process for shared spaces.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code provisions related to the Shared Spaces Program to remove the Planning Department as a coordinating entity conducting design review, eliminate application requirements of documented community outreach and neighbor notice, and eliminate public accessibility and alternate public seating requirements; amending the Public Works Code to eliminate requirements of public notice of application; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance aims to make it easier for chain stores and restaurants to operate in San Francisco by reducing various restrictions on their use and location. Key changes include modifying definitions, eliminating certain approval requirements, and allowing more flexibility in where these businesses can be established.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to reduce restrictions on Formula Retail uses by 1) modifying the definition of a Formula Retail use; 2) eliminating the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for Formula Retail Accessory Uses, Formula Retail Temporary Uses, and certain changes of use for Formula Retail uses; 3) eliminating the prohibition on changes of use for non-conforming Formula Retail uses; 4) eliminating the requirement for an economic impact study for specified large Formula Retail uses; 5) eliminating the restrictions regarding Formula Retail use concentration in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 6) allowing one or more Formula Retail Restaurants or Limited Restaurants inside a General Grocery store under a single Conditional Use authorization; and 7) principally permitting Formula Retail uses in spaces larger than 10,000 square feet in the RC (Residential-Commercial) and RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance establishes the Fisherman’s Wharf Entertainment Zone, which includes specific streets in the area to promote entertainment and activities. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental assessment complies with California regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Fisherman’s Wharf Entertainment Zone, on Powell Street from The Embarcadero to Beach Street; The Embarcadero from Powell to Taylor Streets; Taylor Street from The Embarcadero to Jefferson Street; Jefferson Street from Taylor to Hyde Streets; Beach Street from Hyde to Polk Streets; Polk Street from Beach to North Point Streets; North Point Street from Polk to Larkin Streets; Larkin Street from North Point to Beach Streets; Beach Street from Larkin to Powell Streets; and Al Scoma Way; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution seeks to give local communities in California the authority to decide through a vote whether autonomous vehicles can operate in their areas. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.

Resolution urging the California State Legislature and the Governor of California to allow local communities the right to vote on whether autonomous vehicles can operate in their counties.

This legislation is a hearing to discuss financial commitments made by private developers for housing projects at 2000-2070 Bryant Street and 681 Florida Street in the Mission District, including a $500,000 contribution for improvements to a community arts space. It also requests reports from various stakeholders involved in the developments.

Hearing regarding financial commitments made by private developers for housing developments at 2000-2070 Bryant Street and 681 Florida Street in the Mission District, including $500,000 in capital funding for tenant improvements to the community arts space at 681 Florida Street; and requesting Nick Podell, JRE Partners, Mission Economic Development Agency, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Center, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and the City Attorney’s Office to report.