Legislation

The ordinance extends the time limit from three to six years for a liquor store in the North Beach area to temporarily close due to a fire without losing its use rights. It also allows for the relocation of the store within the same district without needing a new permit.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to extend the time, from three to six years from the date of a fire, for a temporary closure of a liquor store in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) as a result of the fire to not result in an abandonment of such use, and for the relocation of such use to another location in the North Beach NCD to not require a new Conditional Use permit; 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 ordinance requires the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to create and submit a plan for a program called "Place for All," aimed at providing shelter and permanent housing for unsheltered individuals in San Francisco, along with a cost estimate. It also mandates that the department implement a phone registration system for those seeking shelter.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to submit to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor a plan to implement a program to provide unsheltered persons in San Francisco with access to shelter and permanent supportive housing (“Place for All Program”), including a cost estimate of implementation; requiring HSH to fully implement the Place for All Program; requiring HSH to implement a system to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to register for shelter by telephone; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance designates 200 Rhode Island Street, also known as Takahashi Trading Company, as a historic Landmark. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 200 Rhode Island Street (aka Takahashi Trading Company), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3936, Lot No. 001, 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 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 vacates certain streets and utility easements to allow for the development of the 900 Innes Avenue Park and the India Basin Mixed-Use Project. It also transfers the vacated areas from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department and includes necessary environmental and planning findings.

Ordinance 1) ordering the street vacation of a portion of Griffith Street and a portion of Hudson Avenue, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4646, Lot Nos. 001, 002, and 003, a portion of Innes Avenue and a portion of Griffith Street at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4645, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4630, Lot No. 002, and a portion of Galvez Avenue (“the Street Vacation Area”), to facilitate the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park Development; 2) ordering the vacation of unaccepted ten-foot public utility easements affecting portions of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4607, Lot Nos. 024 and 025; Block 4620, Lot Nos. 001 and 002 (Lot No. 002 more recently referred to by the City as Lot Nos. 004 and 005); Block No. 4621, Lot No. 100; Block No. 4606, Lot No. 026; Block No. 4631, Lot Nos. 001 and 002; and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4644, Lot Nos. 009 and 010, to facilitate the development of the India Basin Mixed-Use Project; 3) approving the interdepartmental transfer of the Street Vacation Area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; 4) authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings 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.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the economic recovery of San Francisco's arts and cultural institutions and to provide updates on the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program. It requests reports from several city departments, including the Office of the Controller and the Municipal Transportation Agency.

Hearing on updates and to report on the economic recovery of San Francisco's arts and cultural institutions, including an update and report on the status of the implementation of the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program; and requesting the Office of the Controller, Fine Arts Museums, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Recreation Park Department to report.

This resolution allows the city to amend its contract with Recology for refuse collection services, increasing the total contract amount by $23,978,000 to a maximum of $39,600,000 and extending the contract duration by two years until June 30, 2024. It was passed retroactively to cover services already provided.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Third Amendment to the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Sunset Scavenger Company d/b/a Recology Sunset Scavenger, Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company d/b/a Recology Golden Gate, and Recology San Francisco (collectively, “Contractor”) for refuse collection services at City facilities; increasing the contract amount by $23,978,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $39,600,000 and extending the term by two years from June 30, 2022, for a total contract duration of three years and seven months of December 1, 2020, through June 30, 2024.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Kristen Lewett for $500,000 related to a personal injury claim on a city street. The lawsuit was filed in October 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kristen Lewett against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 18, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-580048; entitled Kristen Lewett v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.); the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

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.

The ordinance aimed to rezone certain residential districts to allow for more housing units per lot, including a new category for detached homes, while also imposing rent control on new units created under this plan. It ultimately failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to rezone all Residential, One Family (RH-1) zoning districts, except for Residential, One Family, Detached (RH-1(D)) districts, to Residential, Two Family (RH-2) zoning districts; to rezone the RH-1(D) districts to a new class of residential district called Residential, Two Family, Detached (RH-2(D)) districts; and 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 ordinance proposes a density bonus program for certain residential zoning districts, allowing for increased housing development in RH-1, RH-2, and RH-3 areas. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

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

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

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

This resolution approves the naming of a section of Howard Street as "United Playaz Way" to honor 25 years of violence prevention and youth development efforts by the organization United Playaz in the South of Market area. The street name change is now official following its passage.

Resolution approving the addition of the commemorative street name “United Playaz Way” to the 1000 Block of Howard Street in recognition of 25 years of incredible, life-saving violence prevention and youth development work of United Playaz in the South of Market.

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate leases with Alioto Fish Company for restaurant and warehouse premises at Taylor and Jefferson Streets. It also permits the Executive Director to make minor amendments to the termination agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement for Port Lease No. L-7491 and Port Lease No. L-9171 between the Port of San Francisco and Alioto Fish Company Ltd., for the restaurant premises located at 2829 Taylor Street and the associated warehouse premises located at 360 Jefferson Street; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $525,000 related to a personal injury caused by a falling tree branch in Huntington Park. The lawsuit was filed by Jonathan Tuse and Sarah Falconer in March 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jonathan Tuse and Sarah Falconer against the City and County of San Francisco for $525,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 23, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583895; entitled Jonathan Tuse, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit alleged a personal injury in Huntington Park resulting from a falling tree branch.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $120,313 related to a personal injury that occurred on a City street. The settlement includes a payment of $85,000 to the plaintiff and $35,313 to satisfy a lien owed to the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rodrigo Frias Mier against the City and County of San Francisco for $120,313 (City to pay Plaintiff $85,000 and Department of Public Works to pay Department of Public Health $35,313 to satisfy lien); the lawsuit was filed on September 30, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-586884; entitled Rodrigo Frias Mier; the lawsuit involves a personal injury on a City street.

This ordinance removes the Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District, allowing larger social service or philanthropic facilities and self-storage units in certain areas. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to eliminate the Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District, and allow Social Service or Philanthropic Facilities Uses greater than 5,000 gross square feet subject to a conditional use authorization in PDR-2 districts; allowing Self Storage in PDR-2 Districts, subject to certain conditions; 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 annual report for the Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and financials are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This ordinance designates the Trocadero Clubhouse as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under the Planning Code. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Trocadero Clubhouse, located within Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, northwest of 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, in Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2488, Lot No. 001, 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 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 calls for a hearing to discuss public safety in San Francisco's parks and playgrounds, focusing on alternatives to police involvement, like Park Rangers and community security measures. It requests reports from the Recreation and Park Department and the Committee on Information Technology on these topics.

Hearing on public safety and calls for service at San Francisco's parks and playgrounds, specifically, to explore non-police public safety resources such as Park Rangers, community security cameras and lighting; and requesting the Recreation and Park Department and Committee on Information Technology to report.

This resolution allows Bitter Badger, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to their location at 1548 California Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control set specific conditions for the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Bitter Badger, Inc., doing business as Soda Popinski's, located at 1548 California Street (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 resolution allows THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC. to obtain a special liquor license for their theater at 665 Chestnut Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-64 special on-sale general theater liquor license to THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC, located at 665 Chestnut Street (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 resolution allows the Department of the Environment to use a $2.38 million grant from the California Energy Commission to create an Electric Vehicle Ready Blueprint, promoting local vehicle electrification until March 2024. It also includes support from Google, EVgo, and other city agencies to provide services and equipment for public use.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,384,797 from the California Energy Commission's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program to implement an Electric Vehicle Ready Blueprint to accelerate local vehicle electrification for the period of August 1, 2022, through March 29, 2024; as a term of the grant agreement, Google, EVgo, and other City agencies will provide in-kind services and equipment for use by the public; and approving the grant agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

The resolution authorizes the acquisition of a property at 1321 Mission Street for $86.5 million to support homelessness initiatives and allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to apply for state funding to assist with the purchase. It also includes provisions for a purchase agreement, potential penalties for default, and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to acquire certain property located at 1321 Mission Street (“Property”) for $86,500,000 plus an estimated $173,000 for typical closing costs, for a total anticipated amount of $86,673,000 (“Acquisition Cost”); 2) approving and authorizing HSH, on behalf of the City, to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for its 2021 Homekey Grant Program (“Project Homekey”) to purchase the Property; 3) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property from Mission Smartspace Senior LLC (“Purchase Agreement”), which includes a liquidated damages clause of up to $5,000,000 in case of default by the City; 4) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 5) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 6) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.