Legislation

Proposes a change to city law: Approve amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras.

Ordinance approving amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras; and making required findings in support of said approvals.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs through the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program, ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to the provisions of the city's streets/public-works rules, Section 706.9, and the city's operating rules, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.

Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs through the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program, ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to the provisions of Public Works Code, Section 706.9, and Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered through the Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program, ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to the provisions of the city's operating rules, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a blight abatement fund.

Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered through the Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program, ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to the provisions of Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a blight abatement fund.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Warren Guan against the City and County of San Francisco for $67,572.61.

Resolution approving the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Warren Guan against the City and County of San Francisco for $67,572.61; the claim was filed on November 21, 2025; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to have been caused by a water main rupture.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Amy Yanyu Chen against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000.

Resolution approving the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Amy Yanyu Chen against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000; the claim was filed on December 19, 2025; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to have been caused by a water main rupture.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by The Market of Insurance Carriers a/s/o The Related Companies of California, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,434,348.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by The Market of Insurance Carriers a/s/o The Related Companies of California, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,434,348; the claim was filed on January 15, 2025; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

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 requires notaries and those assisting with immigration documents to provide a city-prepared list of free or low-cost immigration legal services and consulates. It also allows the Human Rights Commission to help individuals file complaints against notaries or immigration consultants who may have violated legal requirements.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to require that individuals who notarize or assist people in completing immigration documents offer a document prepared by the City that identifies free or low-cost immigration legal services providers and consulates; and to authorize the Human Rights Commission to provide assistance to members of the public who wish to file a complaint with a state licensing or enforcement entity against a notary or immigration consultant who allegedly violated legal requirements applicable to their activities.

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.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to exempt Post-Secondary Educational Institutions located in a C-3 (Downtown Commercial) District or the Art and Design Educational Special Use District from the requirements for Institutional Master Plans.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt Post-Secondary Educational Institutions located in a C-3 (Downtown Commercial) District or the Art and Design Educational Special Use District from the requirements for Institutional Master Plans; require Post-Secondary Educational Institutions located elsewhere to file Institutional Master Plans with a development application; require updates to such plans only when the institution will increase by 10,000 square feet or by 25% of its total square footage (whichever is less); exclude student housing from the definition of Post-Secondary Educational Institution; and remove the three-month hold on hearing Conditional Use applications after an Institutional Master Plan has been accepted; 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.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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.

The ordinance allows developers to meet street tree planting requirements by paying a fee or providing alternative landscaping, exempts accessory dwelling units from these requirements, and streamlines the process for tree removals by City departments. It also updates reporting requirements for in lieu fees and creates a separate account for these fees within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to allow development projects to satisfy street tree planting requirements through payment of an in lieu fee or providing alternative landscaping; exempt accessory dwelling units from street tree planting requirements; eliminate appeals to the Board of Appeals and the Director of the Department of Public Works for hazardous tree removals undertaken by City departments and commissions; amending the Administrative Code to specify a separate account within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund to receive in lieu fees for street tree requirements; amending the Planning Code to update street tree applicability requirements; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to prescribe timeframes for the hearing and decision on appeals of certain street tree removals to the Board of Appeals; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows hotels in certain residential districts to have up to eight guest rooms instead of the current limit of five. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to increase the number of guest rooms for Hotel uses permitted as a Conditional Use in RH-2 (Residential House, Two-Family), RH-3 (Residential House, Three-Family), RM-1 (Residential Mixed, Low Density), RM-2 (Residential Mixed, Moderate Density), RM-3 (Residential Mixed, Medium Density), RM-4 (Residential Mixed, High Density), RTO-1 (Residential Transit-Oriented Neighborhood), and RTO-M (Residential Transit-Oriented, Mission) Districts from five or fewer rooms to ten or fewer rooms; specify that the Planning Commission shall consider the effects on an existing home’s quality and viability as an independent Dwelling Unit where a Conditional Use application seeks to establish a Hotel within a single-family home; 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 a new permit for cannabis cafés that allows them to sell cannabis for on-site consumption and exempts them from certain smoking regulations and location restrictions. It also sets specific eligibility criteria for applicants and outlines associated fees for those seeking the permit.

Ordinance amending the Health, Planning, Police, and Business and Tax Regulations Codes to establish a new permit type for cannabis cafés to be administered by the Office of Cannabis that will authorize the permittee to sell cannabis and cannabis products only for consumption on the premises of the café; exempt cannabis cafés from the prohibition on smoking in business establishments; eliminate the prohibition on establishments with a cannabis consumption permit requiring employees to enter a designated smoking room as a condition of employment; exempt cannabis cafés in certain circumstances from the 600-foot buffer rule that applies to cannabis retail establishments; restrict eligibility for cannabis café permits for one year to businesses that currently hold a cannabis storefront retailer permit or that have the same owners as such a business; require Equity Applicants that apply for a cannabis café permit to pay the $2,000 application fee, any permit amendment processing costs, and the $3,000 license fee for the first year of operation, associated with the cannabis café permit; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to increase the minimum grant award amount requiring Board of Supervisors approval for acceptance and expenditure from $100,000 to the greater of $1,000,000 or the federal single audit threshold amount set by the United States Office of Management and Budget, starting October 1, 2026.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the minimum grant award amount requiring Board of Supervisors approval for acceptance and expenditure from $100,000 to the greater of $1,000,000 or the federal single audit threshold amount set by the United States Office of Management and Budget, starting October 1, 2026; require Board of Supervisors approval of a grant increase only if it raises the grant to the approval threshold for the first time or increases a previously-approved grant to either 110% or more of the previously-approved amount or $200,000 or more above the previously-approved amount; authorize the Controller to make rules governing the acceptance and expenditure of any grants or grant increases that do not require Board of Supervisors approval; exempt gifts of legal services and litigation-related expert services from the requirement that department obtain Board of Supervisors approval to accept gifts valued above $10,000; and make other non-substantive organizational changes to the sections of code relating to cash revolving funds and acceptance and expenditure of grant funds.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to establish the San Francisco Hate Crime Reward Fund.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the San Francisco Hate Crime Reward Fund.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to state that it is City policy to expand the availability of Site-Based Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) that prohibits on-site illicit drug use among residents (“Drug-Free PSH”) to meet the demand of people experiencing homelessness who prefer such a residential option.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to state that it is City policy to expand the availability of Site-Based Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) that prohibits on-site illicit drug use among residents (“Drug-Free PSH”) to meet the demand of people experiencing homelessness who prefer such a residential option; require that City funding for new Site-Based PSH for people experiencing homelessness be used for Drug-Free PSH except where operation of the housing as Drug-Free PSH would conflict with standards imposed by law or by a condition of other funding, where the funding is for new construction, or the Board of Supervisors has waived the funding requirement based on specific findings; require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to survey residents of Site-Based PSH to assess their interest in living in either Drug-Tolerant PSH or Drug-Free PSH and report on the survey findings and HSH’s strategies to meet PSH residents’ demands; and require HSH to adopt rules and regulations establishing standards and protocols for evictions from City-funded Drug-Free Housing.

Proposes a change to city law: Set aside money $1,163,325 of Ambulance Billings and $425,898 of Fire Overtime Service Fees revenues in the Fire Department, de-set aside money permanent salaries of $500,000 in the Department of Emergency Management, permanent salaries of $6,088,370 and dependent coverage of $994,158 in the Fire Department, and permanent salaries of $1,250,000 in the Public Utilities Commission, and set aside money $500,000 to overtime in the Department of Emergency Management, $8,671,751 to overtime in the Fire Department, and $1,250,000 to overtime in the Public Utilities Commission in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per the city's operating rules, Section 3.17. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance appropriating $1,163,325 of Ambulance Billings and $425,898 of Fire Overtime Service Fees revenues in the Fire Department, de-appropriating permanent salaries of $500,000 in the Department of Emergency Management, permanent salaries of $6,088,370 and dependent coverage of $994,158 in the Fire Department, and permanent salaries of $1,250,000 in the Public Utilities Commission, and appropriating $500,000 to overtime in the Department of Emergency Management, $8,671,751 to overtime in the Fire Department, and $1,250,000 to overtime in the Public Utilities Commission in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for approval of the Fire Department’s appropriation of $7,992,170 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).

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: Set aside money $1,500,000 from the General Reserve to the Public Defender to support the projected increases in salaries and fringe benefit costs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance appropriating $1,500,000 from the General Reserve to the Public Defender to support the projected increases in salaries and fringe benefit costs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).

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: Changing the Housing Code to revise qualifications and deadlines for conducting structural maintenance inspections.

Ordinance amending the Housing Code to revise qualifications and deadlines for conducting structural maintenance inspections; 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.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to allow the Public Utilities Commission to purchase utility infrastructure from customers that the Public Utilities Commission would otherwise be required to install, subject to specified conditions.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Public Utilities Commission to purchase utility infrastructure from customers that the Public Utilities Commission would otherwise be required to install, subject to specified conditions.

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.

This ordinance establishes a policy for the use of electronic location tracking devices by the police in San Francisco, outlining guidelines and requirements for their deployment. It aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of surveillance technology.

Ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices and making required findings.

This ordinance updates definitions and regulations for mobile food facilities and related permits to align with California law, including new categories like compact mobile food operations and mobile support units. It also establishes fees for certain permits while waiving fees for compact mobile food operations and expands the Department of Public Works' authority to regulate these vendors.

Ordinance amending the Health and Business and Tax Regulations Codes to revise the definition of a mobile food facility permit, add definitions for compact mobile food operations, mobile support unit, and permitted auxiliary conveyance permits to reflect recent amendments to the California Retail Food Code, revise existing definitions of various other terms to reflect State law definitions in that Code, and expand the definition of stadium concession to include food facilities in stadiums with a seating capacity of 5,000 or more; establish annual permit and plan check fees for auxiliary conveyance, compact mobile food operation, and mobile support unit permits; and waive license and permit fees for compact mobile food operations; amending the Public Works Code to include a definition for compact mobile food operations and to expand the Department of Public Works’ street vending authority to include regulation of compact mobile food operations, and to require that Department to consult with the Department of Public Health and the Fire Department when issuing rules and regulations that regulate street vendors.

The ordinance repeals the current San Francisco Fire Code and replaces it with a new code based on the 2025 California Fire Code and parts of the 2024 International Fire Code, along with local amendments, effective January 1, 2026. It also establishes fees for permits and inspections and requires local findings to be submitted to state authorities.

Ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2025 California Fire Code and portions of the 2024 International Fire Code, together with amendments specific to San Francisco, including provisions for fees for permits, inspections, and various City services, with an operative date of January 1, 2026; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Francisco's amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Plumbing Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Plumbing Code that aligns with the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Plumbing Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Plumbing Code consisting of the 2025 California Plumbing Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2022 Mechanical Code and replaces it with the 2025 Mechanical Code, which includes specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Mechanical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Mechanical Code consisting of the 2025 California Mechanical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2022 Electrical Code and replaces it with the 2025 Electrical Code, which includes specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Electrical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Electrical Code consisting of the 2025 California Electrical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Green Building Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Green Building Code that aligns with California's updated standards, effective January 1, 2026. It also includes necessary environmental and local condition findings and mandates the Clerk to submit the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Green Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Green Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings, findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code, and findings under the California Public Resources Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the current 2022 Existing Building Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Existing Building Code, which aligns with the updated California standards and includes local amendments. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Board of Supervisors will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Existing Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Existing Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Existing Building Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Building Code and replaces it with the new 2025 Building Code, which includes updates from the 2025 California Building Code and Residential Code, tailored for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send the necessary documents to the California Building Standards Commission.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This resolution approves an increase of $2,850,000 to a contract for project management support services at San Francisco International Airport, raising the total contract amount to $12,500,000. It also extends the contract term by 187 days, now running until December 31, 2026.

Resolution approving Modification No. 5 to Airport Contract No. 11365.41, Project Management Support Services for the San Francisco International Airport, International Terminal Building Phase 2 Project, with AGS, Inc., to increase the Contract amount by $2,850,000 for a total not to exceed the amount of $12,500,000 and extend the Contract term for services by 187 days from June 27, 2026, for a total term of June 16, 2020, through December 31, 2026, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to exempt 100% affordable housing developments from active use, ground floor commercial use, and mid-block alley requirements.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt 100% affordable housing developments from active use, ground floor commercial use, and mid-block alley requirements; expand temporary use authorizations to 100% affordable housing developments that have not submitted a development application; and facilitate the conversion of Residential Care Facilities to 100% affordable housing developments by exempting such adaptive reuse projects from certain residential use and development standards; 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.

This resolution approves the Police Commission's Statement of Purpose, which outlines its role and responsibilities in overseeing the police department. It was passed in accordance with the city's charter requirements.

Resolution approving the Police Commission’s Statement of Purpose, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.102(2).

Proposes a change to city law: Allow settlement of the lawsuit filed by Natasha Koral against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Natasha Koral against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 16, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-617323; entitled Natasha Koral v. Charles Lewkowitz, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Proposes a change to city law: Allow settlement of the lawsuit filed by Wan Ieng Cheang Che and Kim Heng Che against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Wan Ieng Cheang Che and Kim Heng Che against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 19, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611766; entitled Wan Ieng Cheang Che, et al. v. Catherine Bonniot, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Proposes a change to city law: Allow settlement of the lawsuit filed by Grace Lee and Pius Lee against the City and County of San Francisco for $210,000.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Grace Lee and Pius Lee against the City and County of San Francisco for $210,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 21, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-615761; entitled Grace Lee, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to allow modification and revocation of certain Conditions of Approval for Non-Residential Uses administratively where the applicable zoning no longer requires a Conditional Use authorization, subject to Planning Commission delegation, clarify when enlargement or intensification of a Nonconforming Use does not require a new Conditional Use authorization, and delegate limited authority to the Planning Director to administratively approve requests to modify certain Conditions of Approval imposed through a Conditional Use authorization.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow modification and revocation of certain Conditions of Approval for Non-Residential Uses administratively where the applicable zoning no longer requires a Conditional Use authorization, subject to Planning Commission delegation, clarify when enlargement or intensification of a Nonconforming Use does not require a new Conditional Use authorization, and delegate limited authority to the Planning Director to administratively approve requests to modify certain Conditions of Approval imposed through a Conditional Use authorization; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

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.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing on strategies to address San Francisco's unfunded affordable housing mandate, including assessment of the mid-cycle progress in meeting the 2031 Regional Housing Needs Assessment's requirements for below-market-rate homes affordable to the local workforce, from the lowest income workers to middle income households.

Hearing on strategies to address San Francisco's unfunded affordable housing mandate, including assessment of the mid-cycle progress in meeting the 2031 Regional Housing Needs Assessment's requirements for below-market-rate homes affordable to the local workforce, from the lowest income workers to middle income households; the impact and forecast created by the removal of impact fees and inclusionary requirements that have been used to support the development of affordable housing; the efficacy of the City’s reliance on one-time funds or funds tied to market conditions versus other possible revenue strategies; the ability of City strategies to meet the gaps in the City's affordable housing delivery system to meet the unique needs of particular vulnerable communities and neighborhoods and strategies; and the actions that are needed to accelerate public investments that are at scale, counter cyclical, and not one-time infusions; and requesting the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst, Mayor's Policy Advisor on Housing and Economic Development, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Office of the Controller, and Planning Department to report.

The ordinance vacates certain unimproved street areas on Moraga and Noriega Avenues, determining they are not needed for city use, while reserving easements for a city-owned retaining wall. It also rezones specific city properties and adjacent parcels to facilitate residential development and align with city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of City property on unimproved street areas of Moraga and Noriega Avenues; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for the City’s use; reserving easements related to support for the City-owned retaining wall from the street vacation properties and including other conditions to the street vacation; amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to rezone the City property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2042, Lot No. 039, from P (Public) and RH-2 (Residential Housing Two-Family)/OS (Open Space) to RH-2/40-X and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2042, Lot No. 40, from RH-1 (Residential Housing One-Family) and RH-2/OS to RH-2/40-X, and to rezone parcels on Kensington Way adjacent to Vasquez Avenue shown on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2923, Lot Nos. 010A and 024-027, from RH-1(D) (Residential Housing One-Family Detached Dwellings)/40-X to Public/Open Space; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

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 legislation is a hearing focused on the conditions for women in local jails, addressing their safety, available services, and the oversight of jail staffing and misconduct. It requests reports from various city departments to evaluate these issues and improve the situation for women in custody.

Hearing to discuss the conditions for women in custody at local jails, including personal safety, programming, services and resources available; examine the oversight of hiring and assignment process for jail staffing, complaint process for women in custody, and disciplinary policies and procedures for Sheriff’s deputies who commit misconduct; and requesting the Sheriff’s Department, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, Human Rights Commission, Mayor’s Office of Victim’s Rights, Department of Police Accountability, and Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention to report.

The ordinance requires most dogs in San Francisco to be spayed, neutered, or chemically sterilized, expanding the current requirement beyond just pit bulls. It also outlines a permit process for unaltered dogs, including fees, regulations for their sale and breeding, and penalties for non-compliance.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to require that every dog in San Francisco, with certain exceptions, be spayed, neutered, or chemically sterilized, rather than requiring such procedures only for pit bulls; to establish a process and fee for applying for an unaltered dog permit, and a process for granting, denying, or revoking such permit, with a hearing following a denial or revocation; to regulate the transfer, sale, and breeding of unaltered dogs; and to establish penalties and conditions of impoundment for violations of the mandatory spay, neuter, or chemical sterilization requirements.

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.

This ordinance allows more activities to take place in historic buildings throughout San Francisco, either as a primary use or with conditions. It also updates related zoning regulations and confirms that these changes align with environmental and city planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow additional uses as principally or conditionally permitted in Historic Buildings citywide, and make conforming amendments to provisions affected by the foregoing, including zoning control tables; 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 general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance aims to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage development, while also proposing changes to the residential special use district and the sunset of the Community Advisory Committee. It includes affirmations regarding environmental impact and consistency with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allocates $18.5 million from the Port Harbor Fund to the Port of San Francisco for the stabilization and disposal of dry docks, along with other shipyard improvements and safety measures in the fiscal year 2025-2026. It aims to enhance the safety and functionality of the port facilities.

Ordinance appropriating $18,500,000 of Fund Balance from the Port Harbor Fund to the Port of San Francisco (PRT) for stabilization and disposal of dry docks and other shipyard improvements and safety measures in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

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 ordinance removes the Fire Commission's power to appoint the Fire Department physician and updates the qualifications needed for one of the Deputy Fire Chief positions. It has been officially passed.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the Fire Commission’s authority to appoint the Fire Department physician and to revise the required qualifications for one of the Deputy Fire Chiefs.

This ordinance creates the Chula-Abbey Early Residential Historic District in San Francisco, adding protections for its historical, architectural, and aesthetic landmarks. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix P to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Chula-Abbey Early Residential Historic District; 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 establishes the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District to protect its historical, architectural, and aesthetic significance. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix Q to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District; 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 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 resolution seeks to approve the Public Works Commission's Annual Statement of Purpose, which outlines its responsibilities and goals as required by the city charter. It is currently pending action from the committee.

Resolution approving the Public Works Commission’s Statement of Purpose to fulfill the requirements of Charter, Section 4.102(2), which requires the Commission develop and keep current an Annual Statement of Purpose outlining its areas of jurisdiction, authorities, purpose and goals, subject to review and approval by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to principally permit the relocation of Bar Uses with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses as of May 19, 2003, within the Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District (RUD) and the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD).

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to principally permit the relocation of Bar Uses with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses as of May 19, 2003, within the Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District (RUD) and the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD); allow establishments with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses as of May 19, 2003, to re-establish the use under the existing license within the RUD and NCD; 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.

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.

This resolution approves an amendment to the advertising lease at the airport, allowing Clear Channel Outdoor to promote large sporting events and establishing a new rent structure for those advertising spaces. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Airport Advertising Lease No. 12-0231 between Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC d/b/a Clear Channel Airports, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, for the addition of premises solely for the promotion of large sporting events and establishing a new rent structure for those locations.