Legislation

This ordinance updates the rules for how candidates' names are translated into Chinese characters for ballots in San Francisco elections. It aims to ensure that the names are accurately represented and accessible to Chinese-speaking voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to update the qualifications and procedures for the translation or transliteration of the names of candidates for local office into Chinese character-based names to appear on the ballot.

The ordinance allows the City and County of San Francisco to offer a settlement of up to $350,000 in a lawsuit regarding a collision between a City vehicle and a pedestrian. This lawsuit was originally filed in May 2022 and has since been transferred to a different court.

Ordinance authorizing the service of an Offer To Compromise under Code of Civil Procedure, Section 998, in the lawsuit filed by Michael Christopher Daniel against Emrulkayes Akter and the City and County of San Francisco for up to $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 18, 2022, in Alameda Superior Court, Case No. 22-cv-011434, and transferred by stipulation on December 30, 2022, to Contra Costa Superior Court, Case No. C23-00311; entitled Michael Christopher Daniel v. Emrulkayes Akter, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injuries arising from a collision between a City-owned vehicle and a pedestrian.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a grant of $1,407,675.74 to enhance officer wellness and mental health resources for its members, covering the period from July 1, 2022, to December 1, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,407,675.74 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program to improve officer wellness and expand mental health sources for our sworn members with the project period beginning on July 1, 2022, through December 1, 2025.

This resolution allows the City to lease 387 square feet of space at the Main Library to The Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library for five years at an annual rent of $15,555.84, with options for three additional five-year extensions and annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of 387 square feet of space at the Main Library located at 100 Larkin Street, with The Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library, a non-profit 501(c)(3), for an initial five-year term at an annual base rent of $15,555.84 (or the monthly amount of $1,296.32), with annual CPI increases to base rent and three additional five-year extension options, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This ordinance requires that the names of supporters and opponents of local ballot measures be included in the ballot statement, unless doing so would exceed six ballot cards for that election. It amends the Municipal Elections Code to enhance transparency for voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to provide that the names of supporters and opponents of a local ballot measure submitted to the voters be listed in the ballot statement or question for each local measure, except when including such names will cause there to be more than six ballot cards for that election.

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 ordinance waives fees for temporarily closing streets for events organized by certain community-serving groups, including nonprofit arts organizations and small businesses. It aims to support local events that benefit the community.

Ordinance amending the Transportation Code to waive fees related to the temporary closure of streets for events organized by community-serving nonprofit arts and culture organizations, small businesses, merchant associations, neighborhood resident associations, and property and business improvement districts.

This ordinance establishes a policy for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to use driver-safety video analytics technology. It aims to enhance safety measures for public transportation while ensuring proper oversight and accountability.

Ordinance approving a Surveillance Technology Policy for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) use of Driver-Safety Video Analytics.

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 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.

The ordinance allows for nighttime entertainment uses on the ground floor in the Polk Street area and modifies commercial use regulations in North Beach and residential districts. It also sets restrictions on operating hours and outdoor activity areas for certain commercial uses in residential zones.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) allow Nighttime Entertainment Uses as principally permitted on the ground floor and conditionally permitted on the second floor in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD); 2) modify requirements for limited commercial uses within one-quarter mile of the North Beach Special Use District (SUD); 3) conditionally permit Retail Professional Services Uses on the ground floor in the North Beach NCD, subject to existing limitations; 4) allow limited commercial uses (LCUs) in Residential, House (RH) and Residential, Mixed (RM) Districts with specified limitations; 5) require operating hours to end at 10 p.m. for LCUs and limited corner commercial uses (LCCUs) in RH and RM Districts; 6) establish that LCCUs are limited to those uses allowed in an NCD or SUD within one-quarter mile of the use, or the NC-1 District, as specified; 7) prohibit outdoor activity areas not at the front of the building in RH and RM Districts and limit such outdoor activity areas in other residential districts; 8) establish that LCCUs in Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) Districts must be located on corner lots and specify lot depth requirements; and 9) make minor corrections to code text; 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 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 ordinance requires a minimum number of residential units to be built in certain zoning districts, promoting higher density housing development. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require minimum residential density, in Residential-Mixed (RM), Residential Commercial (RC), and Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) Districts except for Residential-Transit Oriented - Mission (RTO-M) 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.

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 resolution approves a five-year extension of the agreement between the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Friends of the Cable Car Museum, which will now run from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2029. The extension takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the Management and Operation Agreement between the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Friends of the Cable Car Museum, extending the term for five years effective July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2029.

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 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 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 legislation calls for a hearing to discuss evictions in the city's Permanent Supportive Housing projects that receive city funding and to explore ways to prevent and reduce these evictions. It also requests reports from relevant city departments on the issue.

Hearing on the evictions in the City's Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project-based sites that receive city funds, and efforts to prevent and reduce evictions at PSH sites; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Public Health, and Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

This hearing will discuss the San Francisco Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher Program and the issues arising from its contract with a third-party organization, including a breach of contract and its effects on housing programs, low-income residents, and the city budget. It will also request reports from the SFHA, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and the Controller’s Office.

Hearing to discuss the San Francisco Housing Authority’s (SFHA) Housing Choice Voucher Program, the decision to contract out that program to a third-party organization, the breach of contract between the third-party organization and the SFHA, and the impact of that breach of contract to the City’s housing programs, low-income residents, and City budget; and requesting the SFHA, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and Controller’s Office to report.

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 approves the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's use of an Automated Speed Enforcement System to monitor and enforce speed limits. It establishes guidelines for how this surveillance technology will be implemented and managed.

Ordinance approving the Surveillance Technology Policy for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) use of Automated Speed Enforcement System.

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 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 legislation requests a hearing for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to provide information on the city's daylighting policy for intersections, including how many have been daylighted since 2019 and how many still need it. It also seeks to establish a timeline for compliance with the policy set by the Board of Supervisors in 2019.

Hearing requesting San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to report on the daylighting policy for intersections across the City; data on the number of intersections that have been daylighted since 2019; data on the number of intersections remaining in need of daylighting; the timeline for complying with the daylighting policy passed by the Board of Supervisors in 2019 (Resolution No. 248-19, File No. 190507); and requesting SFMTA to report.

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.

The ordinance changes the name of a special zoning district to include both family and senior housing and allows for increased housing density on certain corner lots in specific residential districts. It also extends development benefits to additional residential areas and updates the zoning map accordingly.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the title of the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District to the Family and Senior Housing Opportunity Special Use District (“SUD”); authorize within the SUD the greater of up to six units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on individual Corner Lots in RH (Residential House) Districts, the greater of up to 18 units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on Corner Lots resulting from three lot mergers in RH-1 districts, and the greater of up to 12 units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on Corner Lots resulting from two lot mergers in RH-1 districts; extend various development and streamlining benefits, including lot merger benefits, to RM-1 (Residential, Mixed), RH-2, and RH-3 Districts within the area of the SUD bounded by the Great Highway, Lincoln Way, 19th Avenue, and Sloat Boulevard; and refine project eligibility criteria in the SUD; amending the Zoning Map to reflect the renamed Family and Senior Housing Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance 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 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.