Legislation

This ordinance updates the Business and Tax Regulations Code to include new rules for implementing the Vacancy Tax, which targets vacant commercial properties. It aims to encourage property owners to either lease or sell their vacant spaces.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to add provisions to administer the Vacancy Tax.

This resolution designates Clinton Reilly Communications, operating as The San Francisco Examiner, as the official newspaper for the City and County of San Francisco to publish all official advertisements for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It has been passed and is now in effect.

Resolution designating Clinton Reilly Communications, dba The San Francisco Examiner, to be the official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for all official advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

This resolution designates specific community periodicals to serve as outreach publications for various neighborhoods and communities in San Francisco, including the LGBTQ, Chinese, Hispanic, and Black communities, among others. It aims to enhance communication and outreach efforts within these diverse groups for the fiscal year 2021-2022.

Resolution designating Bar Media, Inc. (dba Bay Area Reporter) to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community; World Journal SF, LLC. to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese community; El Reportero, LLC. to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Hispanic community; SF Bay View, Inc. (dba San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Bayview and Hunter’s Point neighborhoods; San Francisco Bay Times to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro and Noe Valley neighborhoods; the Bar Media, Inc. (dba Bay Area Reporter) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro and Noe Valley neighborhoods; The Noe Valley Voice to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Noe Valley neighborhood; Street Media Media LLC (dba Marina Times) to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Marina, Cow Hollow, Russian Hill, Nob Hill, North Beach and Embarcadero neighborhoods; Accion Latina (dba El Tecolote Newspaper) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Mission neighborhood; Wind Newspaper to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinatown neighborhood; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

The ordinance regulates vending at the Port of San Francisco by requiring permits and establishing associated fees and enforcement actions. It also mandates reports on health and safety enforcement and updates existing codes to align with state law regarding sidewalk vending.

Ordinance adopting regulation of vending within the jurisdiction of the Port of San Francisco, requiring permits, and authorizing permit fee and enforcement actions in the Port Code; requiring the Port and the Department of Public Health to report to the Board of Supervisors about regulatory implementation and health and safety enforcement; amending provisions of the Port and Public Works Codes, and repealing peddler regulations in the Police Code, to comply with state law regarding sidewalk vending; amending provisions of the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Health, and Transportation Codes to conform with state law and new Port Code regulations regarding vending; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance creates a special fund to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for setting up and running food empowerment markets. The Human Services Agency will manage the fund and set the program's rules.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a special fund for grants to nonprofit agencies to establish and operate food empowerment markets, and designating the Human Services Agency to administer and establish rules for the program.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Tourism Improvement District and Moscone Expansion District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as required by state law. It ensures compliance with the management agreement between the district and the city.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Tourism Improvement District and Moscone Expansion District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, 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 resolution approves the annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for the district's operations and finances.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, 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 resolution approves the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020. It is a requirement under California law and the districts' agreements with the city.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, 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 Districts' management agreements with the City, Section 3.4.

This ordinance prevents landlords from evicting tenants for unpaid rent from October 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, if the tenant has paid at least 25% of what they owe due to COVID-19, and it also stops landlords from charging late fees for that rent. It will only be effective if state law changes to allow it.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants for non-payment of rent that came due between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, that was not paid due to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided the tenant has paid at least 25 percent of the rent owed; to prohibit landlords from imposing late fees, penalties, or similar charges on such tenants; providing that such amendments will take effect only to the extent state law is modified accordingly; and making findings as required by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use $550,000 in funds from the Economic Development Administration to support a small business loan program. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from January 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, as part of the CARES Act Recovery Assistance.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend the small business loan program funds in the amount of $550,000 from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration for Non-Competitive Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Recovery Assistance Revolving Loan Fund during the grant period of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

The resolution approves a $200,500 grant for the Recreation and Park Department to maintain part of Sharp Park as habitat for the San Francisco Garter Snake until June 30, 2039. It also allows the General Manager to file a deed restriction on the property to enforce these habitat protections.

Resolution retroactively approving a California Department of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Contract in the amount of $200,500 that requires the Recreation and Park Department to maintain a certain portion of Sharp Park as habitat for the San Francisco Garter Snake for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2039, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department General Manager to file a Deed Restriction against the property designated as San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 016-43-0020, providing the restrictions contained in the Grant Contract will apply until June 30, 2039.

This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $136,000 grant from UCSF to support the Community Construction Outreach Program, which connects local residents with contractors for UCSF projects. The goal is to ensure that 30% of the workforce on these projects comes from the local community during the specified grant period.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $136,000 from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) for supporting the Community Construction Outreach Program with referrals of local residents to contractors on UCSF projects to meet the volunteer 30% goal during the grant period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $2,625,000 to Square, Inc. for lawsuits regarding refunds of gross receipts taxes. As part of the settlement, Square, Inc. agrees not to pursue certain tax filing positions for the years 2019 and 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by Square, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,625,000; the lawsuits were filed on September 6, 2019, and August 18, 2020, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case Nos. CGC-19-579061 and CGC-20-586039; both entitled Square, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuits both involve claims for a refund of gross receipts taxes; other material terms of the settlement are the agreement that Square, Inc. and its related entities will not take certain filing positions with respect to their gross receipts taxes for tax years 2019 and 2020.

This resolution approves the annual update for the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act for the fiscal year 2021-2022, outlining funding and program priorities for mental health services. It aims to enhance mental health support in the city.

Resolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act Annual Update Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

This motion retroactively increases the contract for Budget and Legislative Analyst Services by 3.25% for the period from July 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, raising the total contract amount to $1,220,283. It also directs the Clerk of the Board to make the necessary changes to the contract.

Motion retroactively enacting a 3.25% cost of living adjustment (COLA) to the contract for Budget and Legislative Analyst Services from July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, resulting in a new contract amount of $1,220,283 an increase of $38,411 to the base amount of $1,181,873; and directing the Clerk of the Board to take all necessary administrative action to amend the contract accordingly.

This ordinance allows certified paramedics in the Fire Department to initiate temporary psychiatric holds, following state law and local guidelines. It also mandates that these paramedics receive the necessary training from the Fire Department and the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to designate all certified and accredited paramedics employed by the Fire Department to initiate temporary psychiatric holds, subject to state law procedures and requirements adopted by the county behavioral health director; and require that the Fire Department and Department of Public Health ensure that designated Fire Department paramedics receive all appropriate training.

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses using future bond proceeds and authorizes the issuance of up to $90 million in residential mortgage revenue bonds for a specific project at 600-7th Street. It also outlines the necessary steps for the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for these bonds and manage related financial requirements.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000,000 for 600-7th Street; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the issuance and sale of residential mortgage revenue bonds by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000,000; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

The ordinance lowers the size threshold for new buildings to use alternative water sources from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet and exempts some affordable housing projects from this requirement. It also establishes specific non-potable water usage guidelines, modifies fees, and mandates reports on water systems.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to 1) lower the threshold, from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, for requiring that new buildings be constructed, operated, and maintained using specified alternate water sources for required non-potable uses; 2) exempt certain affordable housing projects and property uses from that requirement; 3) require that certain categories of new buildings use specific sources of nonpotable water for specific purposes; 4) modify certain administrative review fees; 5) require the payment of excess use charges and penalties for failure to properly use and maintain alternate water source systems; and 6) the completion of reports on purified water, recycled water, and Non-potable District Systems; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update certain annual license fee amounts for operating alternate water source systems; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance removes the need for special permission to establish residential care facilities for seven or more people in certain residential districts, while requiring special permission for changes or demolitions of these facilities. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the requirement of Conditional Use Authorization for Residential Care Facilities for seven or more people in Residential, House (RH) Districts; require Conditional Use Authorization for a change of use or demolition of a Residential Care Facility, and consideration of certain factors in determining whether to grant Conditional Use Authorization; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance changes the payment schedule for a $2.7 million gift and $9.75 million from a project at 950-974 Market Street to the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund. It also updates the rules for how the funds can be used and authorizes related actions.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 49-17, as amended by Ordinance No. 209-17, to change the timeline for the payments of a $2,700,000 gift and $9,750,000 from the project sponsor of the project at 950-974 Market Street to the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund; amending the Administrative Code regarding use of the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund; and authorizing actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This ordinance allocates $64.15 million from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the development and management of affordable housing through the Housing Stability Fund for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It aims to support the acquisition and creation of social housing in San Francisco.

Ordinance appropriating $64,150,000 from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the acquisition, creation and operation of affordable, social housing under the Housing Stability Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

The resolution approves a settlement of $1,772,271.64 with the Wong Parties, who were accused of providing gifts to City officials in exchange for contracts and failing to report required political contributions. As part of the settlement, the Wong Parties are prohibited from doing business with the City for five years.

Resolution approving settlement of unlitigated claims against Wing Lok “Walter” Wong; W. Wong Construction; Alternate Choice, LLC; Jaidin Consulting Group, LLC; and Jaidin International Ventures, LLC, (collectively “the Wong Parties”) for payments and credits totaling $1,772,271.64; the claims involve allegations that the Wong Parties provided gifts to officials of the City and County of San Francisco (“the City”) in exchange for the unlawful award of City contracts to the Wong Parties, failure to report contacts with City officials, and failure to report contributions to political campaigns as required under City law; other material terms of the settlement are that the Wong Parties will not do business with the City, including as permit expediters, for five years.

This ordinance updates the agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, allowing unspent tuition reimbursement funds from the 2020-2021 fiscal year to be carried over and increasing the reimbursement amount for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. It aims to support staff and per diem nurses in their educational expenses.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021: Staff & Per Diem Nurses, to amend the Tuition Reimbursement provision to carry over unspent funds from Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and to increase the reimbursement amount for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

This resolution approves a list of projects in San Francisco that will receive funding from the state's Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The funds are part of California's Road Repair and Accountability Act aimed at improving road conditions.

Resolution approving the list of projects to be funded by Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds as established by California Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

This resolution approves an increase of $16.2 million to the existing contract with KONE Inc. for escalator and electric walk maintenance services at the airport, extending the contract by three years until June 30, 2024. The total contract amount will now be capped at $34.47 million.

Resolution approving Modification No. 4 to Airport Contract No. 50205, Escalator and Electric Walk Maintenance, Repair, and On-Call Services, with KONE Inc., to increase the contract amount by $16,200,000 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $34,465,600 and to extend the contract term by three years to a new contract end date of June 30, 2024, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), to commence following Board approval.

This resolution approves an increase of $12.6 million to the existing elevator maintenance contract with TK Elevator Corporation, raising the total contract amount to $22.3 million. It also extends the contract for an additional three years, now set to end on June 30, 2024.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to Airport Contract No. 50204, Elevator Maintenance, Repair, and On-Call Services, with TK Elevator Corporation, to increase the contract amount by $12,600,000 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $22,282,912 and to extend the contract term by three years to a new contract end date of June 30, 2024, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), to commence following Board approval.

This resolution approves an extension of the security services contract with Allied Universal Security Services for the Human Services Agency, extending it by two years and increasing the total contract amount by $8,011,158. The revised contract will now run from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023, with a total not to exceed $21,985,735.

Resolution approving a first amendment to the contract between the City and County of San Francisco, by and through its Human Services Agency (“HSA”), and Allied Universal Security Services for the provision of HSA Security Services, to extend the contract term by two years from July 1, 2021, for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023, and to increase the amount of the contract by $8,011,158 for a revised total amount not to exceed $21,985,735.

This legislation calls for a hearing to gather information on the technology and biotechnology sectors in San Francisco, focusing on trends affecting start-up companies, job growth, and the impact of remote work and COVID-19. It requests reports from various city offices to explore how the city can support these sectors.

Hearing on the technology and biotechnology sectors in San Francisco, particularly as it relates to new start-up companies and businesses; requesting information on trends in growth and decline of new technology companies, jobs and employment, the impact of remote work and COVID-19 on the sector, efforts that have or can be taken by the City to support technology sector startups in the City; and requesting the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Controller's Office, Office of Small Business, and Office of Treasurer and Tax Collector to report.

The ordinance allows San Francisco to settle a lawsuit regarding its sugar-sweetened beverage warning law by agreeing to repeal that law, which the plaintiffs claim is unconstitutional. If the law is repealed, the lawsuit will be dismissed, and the plaintiffs will have an additional four years to request attorney fees and costs.

Ordinance authorizing the entry of a joint stipulation in the lawsuit filed by the American Beverage Association, California State Outdoor Advertising Association, and California Retailers Association against the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on July 24, 2015, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:15-cv-03415 EMC; entitled American Beverage Association et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit claims that the City’s sugar-sweetened beverage warning law, codified in Article 42 of the San Francisco Health Code, violates the United States Constitution; the joint stipulation provides for dismissal of the lawsuit if the City repeals Article 42 of the San Francisco Health Code and conditionally extends Plaintiffs’ time to file a motion for attorneys’ fees and costs by four years.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to partner with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for pretrial services over three years, with the option to extend for two additional years. The total contract amount is capped at $18,764,430.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc., for pretrial services for a three-year period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, with two one-year options to extend for a contract total not to exceed amount of $18,764,430.

This resolution approves changes to a contract with Catherine Wagner LLC to extend its duration and increase its funding by $15,906 for a total of $328,376. The contract involves providing designs and consulting for artwork in the Central Subway, extending the agreement from June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021.

Resolution retroactively approving Modification Nos. 3 and 4 to extend the contract and to increase the amount of the contract by $15,906 for a total amount not to exceed $328,376; and approving Modification No. 5 to extend the term of the contract for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Catherine Wagner LLC, to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves two contract modifications with Paramedia, LLC, extending the contract period for artwork design and installation in the Central Subway until December 31, 2021, without increasing the contract amount of $536,550. It retroactively extends the contract term to June 29, 2021, and ensures the continuation of services provided by the Arts Commission and Municipal Transportation Agency.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 2 to extend the term to June 29, 2021; and approving Contract Modification No. 3 to extend the term for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $536,550 between the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Paramedia, LLC, to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves a one-year extension of a contract with artist Tomie Arai for design and consultation on artwork for the Central Subway, retroactively covering the period from March 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021. The total contract amount remains unchanged at $290,500.

Resolution retroactively approving Modification No. 3 between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Tomie Arai to extend the term of the contract for one year for a total term of March 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $290,500 to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves an extension of a contract for artwork design and installation in the Central Subway, retroactively covering the period from June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021, without changing the contract amount of $458,823. It involves the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, White Light Inc., and Werner Klotz Public Art Inc.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 4 to extend the term of the contract for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no change to the contract amount of $458,823 between the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, White Light Inc. and Werner Klotz Public Art Inc., to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves a two-year extension of a contract with artist Yumei Hou for design and consultation services related to artwork in the Central Subway, maintaining the original contract amount of $60,500. The contract now runs from March 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 2 between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Yumei Hou to extend the term of the contract for two years for a total term of March 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $60,500 to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves a ten-year lease agreement between AT&T and the City for cellular service at San Francisco International Airport, starting with an annual rent of $2.4 million and a one-time payment of $28.6 million for infrastructure improvements. The lease will begin once it is approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a Lease Agreement for Cellular Service Partner (CSP), Lease No. 2020-0181, between New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (d.b.a. AT&T), as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of ten years, and an annual base rent of $2,400,000 for the first year of the Lease and a one time reimbursement payment of $28,600,000 for neutral host distributed antennae system improvements to Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and the Grand Hyatt at SFO, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This ordinance removes the expiration date on existing regulations that limit fees charged by third-party food delivery services in San Francisco. It ensures that these fee caps and regulations remain in effect indefinitely.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to remove the sunset clause from the article imposing a fee cap and other regulations on Third-Party Food Delivery Services.

This resolution approves changes to an advertising agreement with Intersection Media, LLC, allowing for reduced payments due to COVID-19 impacts and adding new advertising opportunities in Central Subway stations. It also extends the contract for an additional five years.

Resolution retroactively approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for advertising on Municipal Transportation Agency vehicles and other property with Intersection Media, LLC, to reduce the minimum annual guarantee payments from March 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022, due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic; to add an advertising program in the Central Subway stations and tunnel; and to exercise the second five-year option to extend the contract.

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to secure and use a $5,768,000 grant for the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park, with a commitment to maintain the project until 2050. It also authorizes the filing of a Declaration of Restriction on specific property to ensure compliance with the grant conditions.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,768,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide Park and Community Revitalization Program to support the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park Project; approving the Grant Contract that requires the Department to maintain the project for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2050, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department's General Manager to file a Declaration of Restriction against the property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 011, providing the restrictions contained in the Grant Contract will apply until June 30, 2050.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $925,000 grant from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for a mental health program from October 2020 to August 2022. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $925,000 from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to participate in a program, entitled “Transform Mental Behavioral Health Fund,” for the period of October 1, 2020, through August 31, 2022.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to increase a grant by $7.1 million for the Buchanan Mall Renewal Project, bringing the total grant amount to $8 million. It also establishes a contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, requiring maintenance of the project until June 30, 2050.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend a grant agreement with the Trust for Public Land to increase the grant by $7,100,000 which includes up to $5,800,000 in grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for a total amount of $8,000,000 and to accept and expend the additional funds for the Buchanan Mall Renewal Project; and approving a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, which includes a requirement to maintain the project for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2050, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

This ordinance modifies the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require that inclusionary housing fees be used for projects within one and a half miles of the district or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years. 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 modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require use of the inclusionary housing fee for a project within one and one-half miles of the boundaries of the district, or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years of payment; 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 convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.