Legislation

This ordinance creates a special sign district for the shopping center at 555 9th Street, allowing for modified sign regulations. It also confirms that the changes align with environmental standards and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 555 9th Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3781, Lot No. 003, and to modify sign controls for the existing shopping center; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows GST LLC to obtain a liquor license for the Great Star Theater at 636 Jackson Street, determining that it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to GST LLC, to do business as Great Star Theater located at 636 Jackson 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 certain city departments to seek donations from private entities to help fund the hosting of Panda Bears from China. It does so without being restricted by the Behested Payment Ordinance, which typically governs how city officials can solicit donations.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor, Recreation and Park Department, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, San Francisco International Airport, Office of the City Administrator, and the Chief of Protocol to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support San Francisco in hosting Panda Bears from the People’s Republic of China, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

The ordinance closes the Great Highway Extension south of Sloat Boulevard to vehicles, creating a multi-use trail and enhancing shoreline resilience as part of the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to close the Great Highway Extension, beginning at Sloat Boulevard and extending south for a distance of approximately 3,317 feet, to vehicles to allow for a multi-use trail and to improve shoreline resilience as part of the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project; making an associated finding under the California Vehicle Code; making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations 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 ordinance increases fees for certain goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to raise the fees for various goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2021-2022, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for community benefit districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, 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 legislation is a hearing to evaluate traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco. It requests reports from the Police Department and the Municipal Transportation Agency on these issues.

Hearing on the state of traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco; and requesting the Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency to report.

This resolution calls on the Recreation and Park Department to ensure that the community is involved in discussions about the Marina Improvement and Remediation Project. It emphasizes the need for transparency and the consideration of alternative plans based on community feedback.

Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to engage in a transparent process that provides for meaningful community input and the development of alternative plans for the Marina Improvement and Remediation Project.

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.

The ordinance approves a development agreement for the Stonestown Development Project, which will include affordable and market-rate housing, as well as six acres of open space on a 30-acre site in southwest San Francisco. It also confirms compliance with various city codes and regulations related to the project.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Stonestown NW Parcel LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Stonestown Shopping Center, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and Stonestown Anchor Acquisition, L.P, a Delaware limited partnership, for the Stonestown Development Project at the approximately 30-acre site generally bounded by 19th Avenue to the east, Buckingham Way to the south and west, and Rolph Nicol Jr. Playground and Eucalyptus Drive to the north, in the southwest part of San Francisco, including affordable and market rate housing and approximately six acres of open space; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Planning Code, Administrative Code, Subdivision Code, Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, and Public Works Code, and ratifying actions taken and authorizing future actions to be taken in connection with the Development Agreement, as defined herein.

This ordinance creates new zoning districts around the Stonestown area, including mixed-use and special use districts, and removes a required setback along a section of 19th Avenue. It also includes environmental and planning findings to ensure the changes align with city policies and public needs.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the Stonestown Mixed-Use District (SMD), Stonestown Special Use District (SUD), Stonestown Mixed-Use Height and Bulk District (HBD), and Stonestown Special Sign District (SSD), all generally bounded by Eucalyptus Drive and Buckingham Way to the north, 19th Avenue to the east, Buckingham Way to the south, and Buckingham Way to the west, with the SSD including the Stonestown Galleria Mall and the SMD, SUD, and HBD excluding the mall; abolishing an approximately 15-foot legislated setback on the west side of 19th Avenue between Eucalyptus Drive and Buckingham Way; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows certain Legacy Businesses in the Polk Street area to merge storefronts and expand their operations. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create an exception to allow storefront mergers and large uses for certain Limited Restaurant Uses designated as Legacy Businesses in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows a food service shared space at 1429 Mendell Street to be treated as a curbside shared space, bypassing certain Administrative Code requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow a food service shared space located at 1429 Mendell Street to be considered as a curbside shared space, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance dedicates Mission Bay South Park P3 for public use and accepts an offer to acquire the facilities for park improvements. It also establishes the park for public maintenance and liability, while ensuring compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance dedicating Mission Bay South Park P3 (between 3rd and 4th Streets and Mission Creek) to public use; accepting an irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities that comprise the park improvements; designating said facilities for public park and open space purposes only; accepting Park P3 for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; adopting a Public Works Order that recommends acceptance of the Park P3 and related actions; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance.

This ordinance allows for taller buildings in a specific area of the Transbay Redevelopment Project by raising the height limit from 450 feet to 513 feet and adjusting some floor plate sizes. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

Ordinance approving an amendment to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan to increase height and bulk limits on Block 4 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 010, located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets), by increasing the maximum height limit for tower buildings from 450 feet to 513 feet, and increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings under the California Community Redevelopment Law; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance amends the Zoning Map to allow taller buildings for the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project, located on Howard Street. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project (located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets) by increasing height limits; 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; and making public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves the sale and lease of land rights at 200 Main Street for $6 million to F4 Transbay Partners LLC and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P. It also includes findings related to redevelopment plans, environmental quality, and consistency with city planning policies.

Resolution approving the disposition of land, and entrance into a ground lease of certain air space rights, by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco to F4 Transbay Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a purchase price of $6,000,000 for the property generally located at 200 Main Street, bounded by Howard, Main and Beale Streets and extending approximately 205 feet southeast from Howard Street (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot Nos. 010 and 011), commonly known as Transbay Block 4; making findings under the Transbay Redevelopment Plan (incorporating California Health and Safety Code, Section 33433); making 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 ordinance proposes to vacate a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and transfer the city's interest in that area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above a segment of Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; quitclaiming the City's interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; 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.

This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Commission to apply the Park Code to certain properties that the Recreation and Park Department leases or operates for recreational activities. It aims to ensure that these properties are managed according to the same rules as other parks.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Commission to cause the Park Code to apply to specified properties it has authorized the Recreation and Park Department to lease or operate for recreational purposes.

This resolution allows RP Pennsylvania, LLC to use part of 22nd Street for a public stair and scenic overlook near 1395 22nd Street and 790 Pennsylvania Avenue. It also includes environmental findings and authorizes the Director of Public Works to make minor changes to the permit if needed.

Resolution granting revocable permission to RP Pennsylvania, LLC to occupy and maintain a portion of 22nd Street, between Missouri and Texas Streets, fronting 1395 22nd Street and 790 Pennsylvania Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4167, Lot No. 013), with a public stair and scenic overlook; adopting environmental 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 to authorize the Director or Public Works to enter into amendments or modifications to the Permit with respect to the encroachments that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Permit or this Resolution.

This ordinance designates The Gregangelo Museum as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under specific planning standards. 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 The Gregangelo Museum, located at 225 San Leandro Way, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3253, Lot No. 015, 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 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.

The ordinance prohibits the sale and marketing of tobacco paraphernalia in the North of Market Special Use District and Lower Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District. It also states that if a tobacco paraphernalia establishment is not used for 180 days, it will be considered abandoned and cannot be restored.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit in the North of Market Special Use District (SUD) and Lower Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments where any Tobacco Paraphernalia is sold, delivered, distributed, furnished, or marketed, and to establish that after 180 days of non-use a legal non-conforming Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment in the SUD or NCD will be deemed abandoned, preventing its restoration; and 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 ordinance amends the development agreement for the Potrero Power Station project to create the San Francisco Enhanced Financing District No. 1. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and California Barrel Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the Potrero Power Station project, to allow for the establishment of San Francisco Enhanced Financing District No. 1 (Power Station); making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b).

This ordinance creates a special zoning district for the Potrero Yard area and adjusts height and bulk limits for a specific development project at 2500 Mariposa Street. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the Potrero Yard Special Use District and change the height and bulk limits at 2500 Mariposa Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3971, Lot No. 001, to facilitate development of the Potrero Yard Modernization Project; 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; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance designates the Sacred Heart Parish Complex as a Landmark, which provides it with protections and recognition under the city's Planning Code. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Sacred Heart Parish Complex, located at 546-548 Fillmore Street, 554 Fillmore Street, 735 Fell Street, and 660 Oak Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0828, Lot Nos. 12, 21, 22, and 22A, 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 establishes the 900 Kearny Street Special Use District, which modifies the Planning Code and Zoning Map to regulate land use in that area. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 900 Kearny Street Special Use District; 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 ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $141.4 million in bonds to fund various water projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing water-related debt and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $141,418,472 to finance the costs of various capital water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the SFPUC to reimburse Itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The ordinance allocates over $122 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's water improvement projects for the fiscal year 2022-2023, including funds from various sources like revenue bonds and state loans. It also involves adjustments to existing project budgets and reserves pending further reports on specific facility needs and project costs.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $122,471,597 of proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), water revenues, and water capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023; and de-appropriating and re-appropriating Water Capital Project appropriations of $38,331,661 in FY2022-2023; and placing $2,536,607 on Budget and Finance Committee Reserve pending a report to the Board of Supervisors on facility design, space needs, total project costs, and disposition of 1990 Newcomb Avenue; and placing $96,899,821 of Revenue Bond and State Loan Funds or State Grant Funds proceeds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.

This ordinance clarifies height limits and permitted uses in the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Special Use District, and establishes a Cultural Center Special Use District as part of the Local Coastal Program. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to clarify the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Special Use District’s height limit and principal permitted use for purposes of the Local Coastal Program; amending the Local Coastal Program to add the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District; amending the Local Coastal Program to designate the principal permitted use within the City’s Coastal Zone for purposes of appeal to the California Coastal Commission; 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 allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $5.1 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project until December 31, 2024. It also establishes a deed restriction that permanently prohibits residential and certain commercial uses on the property.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for a term effective upon execution of the Grant Agreement through December 31, 2024, in the amount of $5,100,000 for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project; approving the associated grant agreement; approving the recording of a deed restriction that prohibits residential use and commercial uses defined as “sensitive” on the property in perpetuity; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $350,000 state grant for trail improvements at Twin Peaks Open Space from July 2022 to June 2027. It also requires the department to maintain the trail until June 2042 and gives the General Manager authority to make necessary adjustments to the grant contract.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend a California Department of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund Grant in the amount of $350,000 to support trail improvements within the Twin Peaks Open Space for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027; approving a Grant Contract that requires RPD to maintain the trail for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2042, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the RPD General Manager to enter into modifications and amendments to the grant contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the project or this Resolution.

This ordinance allows liquor stores to operate in specific buildings on certain lots within the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental assessment is valid and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit liquor stores in the buildings located on Assessor’s Block, 1215 Lots 018-089 within the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit 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.