Legislation

The ordinance reallocates about $13.7 million in interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to support services for homelessness and temporarily lifts the funding limit for short-term rental subsidies. It also requires the City to give more information about eligibility for these subsidies to help achieve the fund's goals.

Ordinance reallocating approximately $13,676,000 in unappropriated earned interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to allow the City to use such revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax for certain types of services to address homelessness; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; directing the City to provide additional notice regarding eligibility for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these changes are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.

This ordinance updates the license fees for various entertainment-related permits, including billiard parlors and dance halls, to reflect current amounts. It aims to ensure that the fees are in line with today's economic conditions.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to adjust to current amounts the license fees for Billiard Parlor, Dance Hall Keeper, Extended Hours Premises, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, Limited Live Performance, Mechanical Amusement Device, and Place of Entertainment permits.

This ordinance removes the fees that permitted cannabis businesses previously had to pay for inspections conducted by the Department of Public Health. It aims to reduce the financial burden on these businesses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to eliminate fees charged to permitted cannabis businesses to cover the cost of inspections of those businesses by the Department of Public Health (DPH).

This ordinance changes some permit fees and charges related to public works in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to modify certain permit fees and other charges and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows San Francisco to use interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax to help fund early care and education programs in the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It modifies the existing funding requirements to support these programs more effectively.

Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, to enable the City to use the interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for those baseline programs.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $2 million grant from the USDA Forest Service for a Workforce Development Program and reforestation projects in at least 10 parks in southeast San Francisco. It also approves the necessary contract for the grant.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 from the USDA Forest Service to develop a Workforce Development Program and implement Reforestation Projects in at least 10 parks in the southeast quadrant of San Francisco and approve the associated grant contract.

This resolution allows Faight Collective SF LLC to obtain a liquor license for their music venue, The Faight, at 475 Haight Street. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it benefits the community.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Faight Collective SF LLC, to do business as The Faight located at 475 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 resolution adopts a strategy report aimed at promoting the cultural, historical, housing, and economic sustainability of the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District in San Francisco. It is part of the city's efforts to support and preserve the unique identity and contributions of this community.

Resolution adopting the Leather and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural District’s Cultural, History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (CHHESS) under Administrative Code, Section 107.5.

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 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.

This legislation establishes the position of Inspector General within the Controller's Office to investigate potential fraud, waste, or abuse, with the Inspector General nominated by the Controller and approved by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor. It also expands the Controller's Office's authority to issue subpoenas and execute search warrants, subject to state law, with the measure set for a vote on November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the position of Inspector General in the Controller’s Office; to provide that the Inspector General be nominated by the Controller subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor; to authorize the Inspector General to initiate and lead investigations regarding potential violations of laws or policies involving fraud, waste, or abuse; to expand the authority of the Controller’s Office to issue subpoenas; and to authorize the Controller’s Office to execute search warrants to the extent permitted by State law; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between San Francisco and the Laborers International Union, Local 261, outlining terms of employment and benefits for union members. It will take effect on July 1, 2024, and remain in place until June 30, 2027.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Laborers International Union, Local 261, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance sets the pay and working conditions for city employees in specific job codes who are not part of a union, effective July 1, 2024. It outlines their compensation, schedules, and payment methods.

Ordinance fixing compensation for persons employed by the City and County of San Francisco whose compensation is subject to the provisions of Section A8.409 of the Charter, in job codes not represented by an employee organization, and establishing working schedules and other terms and conditions of employment and methods of payment effective July 1, 2024.

This resolution allows Ayob's Community Market Corp. to obtain a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at their location on Mission Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Ayob's Community Market Corp., doing business as Evergreen Market, located at 3250 Mission Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Tofino Wines Inc. to transfer a beer and wine liquor license for their business at 340 Balboa Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Tofino Wines Inc., to do business as Tomorrows Wine located at 340 Balboa Street (District 1), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Maplebear, Inc. (Instacart) to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit against San Francisco regarding a tax refund of over $2.2 million. The goal is to potentially resolve the issue without going to court.

Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for Maplebear, Inc. (doing business as Instacart) to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of $2,204,716 of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and payroll expense taxes to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.

This resolution approves a settlement of $281,289.76 to GSW Arena LLC for claims related to tax refunds filed against the city. The claims were submitted in 2023 and 2024 and pertain to gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by GSW Arena LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $281,289.76; the claims were filed on August 4, 2023, and April 3, 2024; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes.

This resolution allows Embarc Wines to obtain a Type-42 liquor license to sell beer and wine at their location in Embarcadero Center, as it is deemed beneficial for the public. It also requests that the state impose certain conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine liquor license to EW BY THE GLASS LLC, doing business as Embarc Wines, located at 2 Embarcadero Center (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows August Hall at 420 Mason Street to obtain a liquor license for on-site sales of alcohol, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on this license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to AH & GLCC LLC., to do business as August Hall located at 420 Mason 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 allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.04 billion in bonds to fund various water projects. It also includes provisions for refinancing existing debt and outlines the Commission's intent to reimburse itself for related expenses.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,040,007,350 to finance the costs of various capital water and Hetch Hetchy Water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.7 billion in bonds to fund wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,715,671,086 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $292.8 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself through these bond issuances.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $292,825,860 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Power Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This resolution adds the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District to San Francisco's Local Coastal Program and establishes its principal permitted use within the Coastal Zone. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution transmitting to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification an amendment to the Implementation Program portion of the certified Local Coastal Program to add the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District and to designate the principal permitted use within the City’s Coastal Zone for purposes of appeal to the California Coastal Commission; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows for the creation of Entertainment Zones in San Francisco where outdoor drinking is permitted during specific events, with certain conditions and insurance requirements. It also establishes an Entertainment Zone on Front Street and permits outdoor alcohol consumption in Shared Space areas if the permit holder has the necessary state license.

Ordinance amending the Administrative, Police, and Transportation Codes to allow the establishment and management of Entertainment Zones in which the outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages during designated events is allowed, subject to certain conditions; to establish insurance requirements for Entertainment Zone events; to establish an Entertainment Zone on Front Street between California Street and Sacramento Street; to allow the outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages in areas subject to a Shared Space permit where the permit holder also holds a permit or license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to GST LLC, to do business as Great Star Theater located at 636 Jackson Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Zevi Cafe and Bistro at 67-5th Street to obtain a liquor license for serving alcohol and live music, 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 Mirian and Zelal Inc., to do business as Zevi Cafe and Bistro located at 67-5th Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows certain city departments to seek donations from private entities to help fund the hosting of Panda Bears from China. It does so without being restricted by the Behested Payment Ordinance, which typically governs how city officials can solicit donations.

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

This ordinance allows the Legacy Business Assistance Program to bypass certain grantmaking rules and other restrictions that typically apply to contractors in various city codes. It aims to streamline support for legacy businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt the Legacy Business Assistance Program from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, Environment, and Police Codes imposing obligations or other restrictions on contractors.

This ordinance creates a fund to offer financial incentives for public colleges or universities to set up campuses in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District areas. It aims to attract educational institutions by helping them buy or lease property in those neighborhoods.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Downtown University Attraction and Retention Fund to provide financial incentives to attract public colleges or universities interested in having a physical location in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District neighborhoods, and to purchase or lease property for public college or university campuses in those neighborhoods.

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create an exception to allow storefront mergers and large uses for certain Limited Restaurant Uses designated as Legacy Businesses in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the New Community Leadership Foundation to operate a café called Café Melange in City Hall, leasing 1,426 square feet and an additional 1,360 square feet for seating for five years starting March 1, 2024. The café will pay 10% of its gross sales starting July 1, 2024, and has the option to extend the lease for another five years.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Real Estate Division, to execute a Lease for 1,426 square feet for the operation of a café by the New Community Leadership Foundation, dba Café Melange, and a revocable license for 1,360 square feet of adjacent space for patron seating, on the ground level of City Hall for an initial five-year lease term, commencing on March 1, 2024, at 10% of gross sales beginning July 1, 2024, with one option to extend for five-years; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.