Legislation
Everything moving through the Board and its committees, newest first, each translated into plain English. Filter by policy area, year, or month.
Showing Apr 2025 legislation (65).
This resolution allows Club Deluxe at 1511 Haight Street to obtain a Type-90 liquor license for serving alcohol in a music venue, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure responsible operation.
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Bergamot Oil, LLC, doing business as Club Deluxe, located at 1511 Haight Street (District 5), 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 changes how certain city departments manage their cash revolving funds by removing authorization for some, adjusting limits for others, and adding new funds for specific departments. It aims to streamline financial operations within the city government.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the authorization for certain cash revolving funds (Controller, Ethics Commission, Department of Police Accountability, Planning Department, Public Defender, Department of Public Health - Community Mental Health Services Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Public Health - Laguna Honda Hospital, Public Utilities Commission - Hetch Hetchy Project, Public Utilities Commission - Water Department); reduce the maximum amount of cash revolving fund for certain funds (Human Services Agency, Department of Public Health - Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Treasurer-Tax Collector); increase the maximum amount of cash revolving fund for Public Utilities Commission; and authorize additional revolving funds (Public Utilities Consumer, Recreation and Park Department, and Department of Elections).
This ordinance increases certain fees charged by the Planning Department to help cover costs associated with appeals to the Board of Supervisors. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Administrative Code by superseding certain provisions of Ordinance No. 149-16 to increase the surcharges on certain Planning Department fees to compensate the City for appeals of Planning Department actions to the Board of Supervisors; 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 making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.
This hearing will discuss the progress of a study on electric vehicle curbside charging in San Francisco and the pilot program's status. It will also outline the next steps for creating a larger public EV charging program and request reports from relevant city agencies.
Hearing on the status of San Francisco's Electric Vehicle (EV) Curbside Charging Feasibility Study, status of the EV Curbside Charging Pilot, next steps for implementation of a scalable public EV Curbside Charging Program; and requesting Municipal Transportation Agency, Department of Environment, Public Works, and Public Utilities Commission to report.
The ordinance revises the eligibility criteria for the San Francisco Homicide Reward Fund, allowing rewards to be paid for information leading to criminal charges regardless of conviction, and protects anonymity and criminal history of informants. It also requires that information be provided voluntarily and ensures no rewards are given for false information.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise eligibility criteria for the San Francisco Homicide Reward Fund, including to allow the Chief of Police, in the Chief’s discretion, to approve payment of a reward when information leads to the filing of criminal charges whether or not the charges result in conviction; to prohibit denial of a reward on the basis of an information provider’s request to remain anonymous; to prohibit denial of a reward on the basis of an information provider’s arrest or criminal history; to require that a person seeking a reward provide information voluntarily and not as part of a plea bargain; and to ensure that a reward is not paid to a person for the provision of false information.
This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to spend over $2.3 million from the South of Market Community Stabilization Fund to support residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the SoMa area from mid-2025 to mid-2027. The funding aims to address various impacts on the community during this period.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend South of Market (SoMa) Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $2,325,548 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
This ordinance allows the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to sell licenses for legislative management software to third parties and creates a fund to collect the revenue generated from these sales and inter-departmental transfers. It amends the Administrative Code to facilitate this process.
Ordinance authorizing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to sell licenses to third-parties to legislative management system software developed by the Clerk’s Office and amending the Administrative Code to establish a fund to receive revenue the Clerk’s Office collects for licensing the legislative management system software to third parties and from inter-departmental fund transfers from City departments for use of the legislative management system.
This ordinance increases the fees for processing and hearing appeals related to property assessments in San Francisco. It affects administrative processing fees, hearing fees, and fees for written findings.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the following Assessment Appeals Board fees: administrative processing fees, hearing fees, and fees for written findings.
This ordinance allows the Port of San Francisco to bypass certain contracting rules for renovations done by CAST at Large LLC at Pier 29. It was approved to facilitate a lease agreement with the Port.
Ordinance waiving the contracting requirements of the Administrative Code for tenant improvements performed by CAST at Large LLC, a prospective Port tenant, or its agents, for a lease with the Port of San Francisco for property at Pier 29, approved by the Port Commission.
This ordinance creates a Board of Directors for the San Francisco Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District, outlining its membership and responsibilities. The board will focus on revitalizing and supporting economic recovery in the downtown area.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish and define the membership and duties of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District.
This resolution approves a 10-year lease for a restaurant space at 340 Jefferson Street, generating an estimated $1.51 million in revenue, with the Port contributing $470,000 for improvements. The lease includes two options to extend for an additional five years each.
Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17181 with 340 Jefferson Street Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company, for approximately 3,750 square feet of a single-story restaurant space located at 340 Jefferson Street for a term of 10 years effective upon approval of this Resolution, with two five-year options to extend; and estimated to produce $1,510,000 in revenue over the 10-year term, with the Port contributing $470,000 for improvements to the premises.
This resolution approves a 14-year lease agreement with SkyChargers, LLC for a Direct Current Fast Charging Hub at the San Francisco Airport, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of $190,000 for the first year.
Resolution approving the Direct Current Fast Charging Hub Lease, Lease No. 25-0061 with SkyChargers, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, for a term of 14 years with one two-year option to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $190,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.
This resolution allows the Mayor and certain city officials to seek donations from various organizations and individuals to support San Francisco's economic revitalization for six months, bypassing the usual Behested Payment Ordinance restrictions. It has been passed and is now in effect.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, members of the Mayor’s Office, and the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to solicit donations from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, foundations, and other persons and entities for the purpose of supporting the continued economic revitalization of San Francisco, for six months from the effective date of this Resolution, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.
The ordinance removes the 200-foot distance requirement for nighttime entertainment venues near residential areas in the Western SoMa Special Use District, allowing such uses closer to residential enclaves. It also permits general and nighttime entertainment at a specific location on Folsom Street while affirming compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the 200-foot buffer restriction in the Western SoMa Special Use District for Nighttime Entertainment uses located within 200 feet of a RED (Residential Enclave) or RED-MX (Residential Enclave-Mixed) District and delete references to the buffer restriction in the SALI (Service/Arts/Light Industrial) and WMUO (WSoMa Mixed-Use Office) Districts; principally permit General Entertainment and Nighttime Entertainment uses at 655 Folsom Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3750, Lot No. 050) located in the MUR (Mixed-Use Residential) 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 requires the city to notify residents about any rezoning efforts that align with Housing Element law. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law; 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 hearing will discuss the Mayor's choice to withhold $200,000 allocated for the HUD Tenant Outreach program, which the Board of Supervisors approved in July 2024. It also requests a report from the Mayor's Office and the Department of Building Inspection on this decision.
Hearing to discuss the Mayor's decision to not release the budgeted $200,000 for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Tenant Outreach program, which was approved by the Board of Supervisors in July 2024; and requesting the Mayor's Office and the Department of Building Inspection to report.
This ordinance allows certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be sold separately as condominiums from their primary residences. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning and Subdivision Codes to allow separate conveyance of certain Accessory Dwelling Units and associated primary residences as condominiums; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit regarding the assessed property value of Ridgegate Apartments at 524 Howard Street, agreeing to a value of $65 million for tax purposes for the fiscal year 2021-2022. If this value is not accepted, the Assessment Appeals Board will hold a new hearing to determine the property's assessed value.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ridgegate Apartments, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 524 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3721, Lot No. 013) (the “Subject Property”) for: 1) a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes of $65,000,000 as of January 1, 2021, for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, or 2) if the Assessment Appeals Board does not accept that stipulated assessed value, agreement that the Assessment Appeals Board hold a new assessment appeal hearing to determine the assessed value of the Subject Property as of January 1, 2021, for the FY2021-2022; the lawsuit was filed on April 12, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-613885; entitled Ridgegate Apartments, Inc. vs. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of January 1, 2021, for the FY2021-2022.
This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license to Bottles and Bites LLC at 1799 Union Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control place a condition on the license issuance.
Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Bottles and Bites LLC., doing business as Bottles and Bites, located at 1799 Union Street (District 2), 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 a condition on the issuance of the license.
This ordinance increases the fees for vendors selling at City-operated Farmers’ Markets and the Alemany Flea Market. The change is intended to help cover operational costs for these markets.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the fees to sell at City-operated Farmers’ Markets and at the Alemany Flea Market.
The ordinance establishes the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing for increased density and modifications to zoning rules for a residential project at Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue. 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 establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District (SUD), at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, allowing a density bonus and modifications to existing zoning controls for a residential project in the SUD, subject to specified 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 ordinance creates the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District, which is a designated area with specific planning and zoning regulations. It also includes environmental and public welfare findings to support the establishment of this district.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District generally bounded by Kirkwood Avenue to the northeast, Rankin Street to the southeast, McKinnon Avenue to the southwest, and Toland Street to the northwest; 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.
The ordinance approves a development agreement for a 17.1-acre site at Toland Street and Kirkwood Avenue, allowing the construction of two multi-story buildings for production, distribution, and repair activities. It includes provisions for a rooftop solar array, ground-floor maker space, and compliance with various city planning and labor regulations.
Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Prologis, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for the development of an approximately 17.1-acre site located at Toland Street at Kirkwood Avenue with two multi-story production, distribution, and repair buildings in a core industrial area, including 1,646,000 square feet of production, distribution, and repair, space for non-retail sales and service, automotive, and retail uses, a rooftop solar array, ground-floor maker space, and streets built to City standard; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; approving certain development impact fees for the Project and waiving certain Planning Code fees and requirements; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of Labor and Employment Code, Articles 131, 132, 103, 104, and 106, and Administrative Code, Chapters 56, 14B, 82, 83, and 23; and ratifying certain actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.
This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the grant agreement between the San Francisco Adult Probation Department and UC San Francisco for case management services. The total grant amount is now $17,100,000, and the grant term has been extended to June 30, 2027.
Resolution approving a second amendment to the grant agreement between the San Francisco Adult Probation Department and The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its San Francisco Campus, for case management services; to increase the not to exceed grant amount by $7,766,698 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,100,000; and to extend the grant term by two years from June 30, 2025, for a total term of November 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027.
This ordinance allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to continue using its existing automated cameras for enforcing red light and no turn violations. It establishes a policy for the use of surveillance technology in this context.
Ordinance approving the Surveillance Technology Policy for the Municipal Transportation Agency’s continued use of existing Automated Red Light and No Turn Enforcement Cameras.
This ordinance updates the Planning Code to specify areas where Reproductive Health Clinics can operate and aligns with Proposition O, which was approved by voters in November 2024. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to indicate districts where Reproductive Health Clinics are principally permitted and to make other conforming changes to the Planning Code and Zoning Control Tables, as required by Proposition O, passed by the voters in November 2024; 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 removes size limits for health service uses and reproductive health clinics in the Mixed Use-Office District east of 7th Street, and also eliminates retail ratio limits in that area. It affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate retail use size limits on Health Service Uses and Reproductive Health Clinics in the MUO (“Mixed Use-Office”) District east of 7th Street; eliminating retail ratio limits in the MUO District east of 7th Street; 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 a contract between the San Francisco Unified School District and the City for Superintendent Services from October 2024 to June 2027, with an option to extend for two more years, and requires the District to pay the City $385,000 annually for these services. It also allows the Mayor to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without significantly altering the terms.
Resolution retroactively approving the Agreement between the San Francisco Unified School District (District) and the City and County of San Francisco for Superintendent Services for a term of October 22, 2024, through June 30, 2027, with one two-year option to extend; the District to reimburse the City $385,000 per year for services; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee, to enter into any amendments, modifications, or extensions to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use about $500,000 in cash and/or in-kind grants for the San Francisco Irish Famine Memorial Project. It takes effect once the resolution is approved and the project is substantially completed.
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend cash and/or in-kind grants from the San Francisco Irish Famine Memorial Committee valued at approximately $500,000 for the San Francisco Irish Famine Memorial Project, effective upon approval of this Resolution through notice of substantial completion.
This resolution allows the Police Department to accept and use 600 units of Naloxone, valued at $14,400, to help combat opioid overdoses. The funding comes from a federal grant and will be effective from August 7, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of 600 units of Naloxone valued at $14,400 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the Department of Health Care Services, for the grant period of August 7, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $1,611,913.13 related to property and economic damages from a water pipeline break in March 2023. The lawsuit was filed by Golden Bear Insurance Company and Allied World Assurance Company against the city.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Golden Bear Insurance Company and Allied World Assurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,611,913.13; the lawsuit was filed on March 11, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-25-623204; entitled ALLIED WORLD NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, and GOLDEN BEAR INSURANCE COMPANY v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property and economic damages arising from the March 27, 2023, break of the SFPUC’s water transmission pipeline at or near the intersection of Gough Street and Ellis Street.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with State Farm General Insurance Company for $200,000 related to property damage caused by a fallen tree. The lawsuit was filed on March 2, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by State Farm General Insurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 2, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598474; entitled State Farm General Insurance Company v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage due to a fallen tree.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Marie Thornton for $300,000 related to a personal injury claim from tripping over a fence on City property. The lawsuit was filed in March 2021.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Marie Thornton against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 26, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-590658; entitled Marie Thornton v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from tripping over a fence on City property.
This ordinance updates the rules for using pre-security cameras at the airport to enhance surveillance technology. It includes necessary findings to support these changes.
Ordinance approving the amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of pre-security cameras; and making required findings in support of said approvals.
This ordinance changes the reporting requirements for city-funded nonprofit organizations, applying them only to those receiving over $1,000,000 annually. It also reduces the amount of information they must provide and allows for redaction to protect personal information.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the Annual Economic Statement of City-Funded Organizations requirements to limit the application of nonprofit reporting requirements to organizations receiving more than $1,000,000 annually, reduce required information types, and permit redaction of information to avoid personal harm.
The ordinance expands the criteria for self-storage facilities in the PDR-2 zoning district and extends the time limit for these uses. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to expand criteria for certain Self-Storage Uses in the PDR-2 (Production, Distribution, and Repair) zoning district and extending the sunset date for such uses; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This hearing is to provide an update on San Francisco's Downpayment Assistance Programs, including their usage, funding, and outreach efforts. The Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development will report on these aspects and how they coordinate with other assistance programs.
Hearing to receive an update on the City's Downpayment Assistance Programs (DALP) (San Francisco Unified School District Educator's DALP, First Responders DALP, and General DALP), to include program utilization, administration, funding loaned and received, outreach and promotion, and coordination with similar state, federal, and private sector programs; and requesting the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to report.
This motion appoints Barbara Ellen Walden and Monique Guidry to the Early Childhood Community Oversight and Advisory Committee, with their terms set to end on October 8, 2027. The residency requirement for Walden has been waived.
Motion appointing Barbara Ellen Walden (residency requirement waived) and Monique Guidry, terms ending October 8, 2027, to the Early Childhood Community Oversight and Advisory Committee.
The ordinance creates several designated entertainment zones in San Francisco, including areas on Valencia Street, Pier 39, Folsom Street, Ellis Street, Yosemite Avenue, Hayes Valley, and Yerba Buena Lane. It also includes clarifications and affirms the Planning Department's environmental review.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Valencia Street Entertainment Zone, on Valencia Street between 16th Street and 21st Street; the Pier 39 Entertainment Zone, on and around Pier 39, including the northern waterfront of The Embarcadero, between The Embarcadero on the south, Kearny Street on the east, Powell Street on the west, and the San Francisco shoreline on the north; the Folsom Street Entertainment Zone, on Folsom Street between 7th Street and 8th Street, Hallam Street between Folsom Street and Brush Place, and Langton Street between Folsom Street and Decker Alley; the Ellis Street Entertainment Zone, on Ellis Street between Stockton Street and Powell Street; the Yosemite Avenue Entertainment Zone, on Yosemite Avenue, between Mendell Street and 3rd Street, and Lane Street, between 3rd Street and Armstrong Avenue; the Hayes Valley Entertainment Zone, in the area bounded by Franklin Street from Grove to Market Streets, Market Street from Franklin to Haight Streets, Haight Street from Market Street to Octavia Boulevard, Octavia Boulevard from Haight to Fell Streets, Fell Street from Octavia Boulevard to Laguna Street, Laguna Street from Fell to Grove Streets, and Grove Street from Laguna to Franklin Streets, and on Gough Street from Grove to McAllister Streets; and the Yerba Buena Lane Downtown Activation Location, on Yerba Buena Lane between Market Street and Mission Street, and on the northern side of Mission Street only, excluding the public street portion of Mission Street, between Yerba Buena Lane and 3rd Street, including Jessie Square; making clarifying amendments; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This motion confirms Pratibha Tekkey's appointment to the Police Commission, with her term set to end on April 30, 2029. The motion has been passed by the city.
Motion confirming the appointment of Pratibha Tekkey, term ending April 30, 2029, to the Police Commission.
The ordinance creates a temporary amnesty program for properties with violations, allowing them to be recognized as noncomplying structures while waiving associated fees and penalties. It also streamlines the application process for these properties and requires certification of their existing conditions.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: create a time-limited amnesty program for properties listed on the Department of Building Inspection’s Internal Quality Control Audit and subject to a Notice of Violation; consider those properties as noncomplying structures and nonconforming uses following certification; and waive fees and penalties associated with the Planning Department’s review of requests for amnesty, and refund any fees and penalties already paid by amnesty projects; amending the Building Code to: require certification of existing conditions for amnesty projects; prohibit expansion or intensification of non-complying amnesty structures; create a streamlined process for reviewing amnesty project applications; and waive fees associated with amnesty projects, and refund any fees and penalties already paid by amnesty projects; 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 necessity and convenience under Planning Code, Section 302.
The hearing will evaluate how the $120 million allocated to the Dream Keepers Initiative has been spent and identify additional needs the initiative can address. Various city departments, including the Human Rights Commission and the Department of Public Health, have been asked to provide reports on this matter.
Hearing on the resources allocated for the Dream Keepers Initiative, specifically on which programs have been funded by the allocated $120,000,000 and assessing other needs that the Dream Keepers Initiative can support; requesting the Human Rights Commission, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children Youth and their Families, Arts Commission, Department of Public Health, Office of Early Care and Education, Fire Department, and Department of Human Resources to report.
This resolution approves an extension of a contract with Wu Yee Children’s Services for early childhood education, extending it by one year and increasing the funding by nearly $72 million. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution retroactively approving the first amendment to Contract No. 1000027035 between City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Wu Yee Children’s Services for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, to extend the term for one year from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and to increase the grant amount by $71,971,278 for a total not to exceed amount of $216,467,950; and to authorize DEC to enter into amendments or modifications to the Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Contract or this Resolution.
This resolution approves an extension of a contract with the Children’s Council of San Francisco for early care and education services, extending it for one year and increasing the funding by over $144 million. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution retroactively approving the first amendment to Contract No. 1000026979 between City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Children’s Council of San Francisco for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, to extend the term for one year from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and to increase the grant amount by $144,238,459 for a total not to exceed amount of $508,329,907; and to authorize DEC to enter into amendments or modifications to the Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Contract or this Resolution.
The ordinance allows the City of San Francisco to issue Certificates of Participation to prepay rental payments owed under a lease agreement with U.S. Bank Trust Company. It also approves various related agreements and grants authority to city officials to manage the process.
Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series from time to time ("Certificates"), to prepay rental payments due to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor project trustee, due under a Project Lease, dated as of July 1, 2017, by and between the Project Trustee and the City and County of San Francisco (“City”); approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as project trustee ("Master Lease Project Trustee") (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Master Lease Project Trustee for the lease to the Master Lease Project Trustee and lease back to the City of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 747 Howard Street within the City, or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of Escrow Agreement (including certain indemnities contained therein), between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as escrow agent; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates of Participation; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates of Participation; approving modifications to documents, including the release of property; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.
This ordinance allocates $379 million for the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025R, which includes $350 million from new proceeds and $29 million from prior debt reserves. The funds will be held in reserve by the Controller until the sale of the certificates in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Ordinance appropriating $379,000,000 consisting of $350,000,000 of Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025R proceeds and $29,000,000 of Series 2017B Prior Debt Service Reserve to the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025R and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Certificates of Participation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.
This resolution allows the Department of Technology to enter a no-cost agreement with InnovateUS, where the City will provide feedback that InnovateUS can use for various purposes, including product development and marketing, for two years. It also permits the Director of the Department of Technology to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the City's obligations.
Resolution authorizing Department of Technology Chief Information Officer to enter a no cost Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which the City will provide feedback to InnovateUS and which will grant to InnovateUS a right to use the City’s feedback for any purpose, including the development, modification, marketing, or publicity of products or services, effective upon approval of this Resolution for a two year term; and to authorize the Director of Department of Technology to enter into amendments or modifications to the MOU that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the MOU or this Resolution.
This resolution approves the Police Commission's Statement of Purpose, which outlines its role and responsibilities in overseeing the police department. It is part of the city's governance framework as specified in the city charter.
Resolution approving the Police Commission’s Statement of Purpose, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.102(2).
This resolution allows Blue Stream Gallery and Wines at 555 Grant Avenue to obtain a license to sell beer and wine, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on this license.
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine liquor license to SBL Living Asset 2018 LLC, doing business as Blue Stream Gallery and Wines, located at 555 Grant Avenue (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 a condition on the issuance of the license.
This legislation calls for a hearing to explore effective ways for the public sector to use artificial intelligence, focusing on assessing its benefits and risks for employees and the public. It also requests a report from the Department of Technology on these findings.
Hearing to understand best practices for public sector utilization of artificial intelligence, and how to evaluate and measure the benefits and potential risks of the deployment of this technology to both public sector employees, as well as the public at large; and requesting the Department of Technology to report.
This ordinance reduces commercial development requirements for specific residential projects in the Central SoMa area and modifies land dedication rules. It also removes a special commercial zoning district and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements for certain residential projects and modify the land dedication requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District and remove the Transit Center C-3-0(SD) Commercial 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This resolution accepts the first quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s First Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the second quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Second Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the third quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Third Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the fourth quarter report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for the year 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Fourth Quarter Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution accepts the annual report from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for the year 2024. It acknowledges the board's findings and recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Department's operations.
Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board’s Annual Report for the calendar year 2024.
This resolution approves the San Francisco Police Department's annual report on its Use of Equipment Policy for 2024, ensuring it meets state law requirements. It has been officially passed by the city.
Resolution approving the San Francisco Police Department’s Use of Equipment Policy 2024 Annual Report, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law.
The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with IBM for approximately $2.66 million, which includes claims for overpaid taxes from 2019 to 2022. This settlement resolves the legal dispute filed by IBM in October 2024.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by International Business Machines Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,659,826.83 plus interest; the lawsuit was filed on October 28, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-619318; entitled International Business Machines Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves claims for refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes paid to the City for the 2019 to 2022 tax years, plus interest.
This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $60,000 related to a personal injury claim filed by Lyudmila Maleva against the City. The lawsuit was initiated on March 2, 2023, regarding an incident that occurred on a City sidewalk.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Lyudmila Maleva against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 2, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604902; entitled Lyudmila Maleva v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.
This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $26,250 related to a personal injury claim filed by Mary Tuimavave against the City for an incident on a sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in October 2023 in San Francisco Superior Court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mary Tuimavave against the City and County of San Francisco for $26,250; the lawsuit was filed on October 31, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-610106; entitled Mary Tuimavave v. Gabia Konce, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.
This ordinance allows existing public parking lots in certain areas of Central SoMa to continue operating until December 31, 2026, and permits operators to apply for a five-year extension. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to authorize the continuance of nonconforming public parking lots in the Central SoMa Mixed Use-Office (CMUO) and Mixed Use-Residential (MUR) Districts through December 31, 2026; enabling an existing public parking lot operator in CMUO and MUR Districts to apply for a conditional use authorization for a five-year extension; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance allows tourist hotels and motels to be temporarily used for housing without losing their hotel classification and modifies building regulations to support this change. It also removes restrictions on where emergency housing can be located and confirms compliance with environmental and planning standards.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without thereby abandoning or discontinuing the hotel use classification under that Code; amending the Building Code to allow Interim Housing without thereby changing the underlying occupancy classification of the property, and amending Appendix P to remove restriction that emergency housing be located on land owned or leased by the City; 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 fewer restrictions on the types of materials that can be used when replacing windows in specific buildings. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on replacement materials in window replacement projects in certain buildings; 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 Union Street Entertainment Zone, which allows for specific entertainment activities in designated areas on Union and Fillmore Streets. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Union Street Entertainment Zone, on Union Street between Gough and Steiner Streets and on Fillmore Street between Union and Greenwich Streets; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance allows for the repair and relocation of certain existing structures that do not comply with current zoning laws, grants noncomplying status to unpermitted residential structures built before 2003, and permits accessory structures up to 10 feet tall and 120 square feet without needing a building permit. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; 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.