Legislation

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.

This resolution approves a settlement of $46,181.51 to State Farm Insurance for a claim related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture in San Francisco. The claim was originally filed on October 30, 2020.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by State Farm Insurance against the City and County of San Francisco for $46,181.51; the claim was filed on October 30, 2020; the claim involves alleged property damage due to flooding caused by a water main rupture.

This resolution approves a settlement of $29,107.03 to State Farm Insurance for a claim related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture in 2020. The claim was settled without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by State Farm Insurance against the City and County of San Francisco for $29,107.03; the claim was filed on August 5, 2020; the claim involves alleged property damage due to flooding caused by a water main rupture.

The ordinance designates the fresco titled “The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City” as a Landmark, ensuring its protection and recognition under the Planning Code. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the fresco titled “The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City” in the Diego Rivera Gallery of the San Francisco Art Institute, located at 800 Chestnut Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0049, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This 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.

The ordinance allows certain social service and philanthropic facilities in Chinatown with specific conditions, modifies use size limits and regulations for various districts, and permits lot mergers in the Polk Street area. It also exempts certain community uses from size limits and makes adjustments to zoning regulations to support local businesses and services.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) allow neighborhood-serving Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts with conditional use authorization; 2) change the provision for abandonment of a use that exceeds a use size maximum in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; 3) allow re-establishment of a nonconforming use size in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts under certain circumstances; 4) change the use size limit and use size maximum in the Chinatown Community Business District; 5) exempt Institutional Community uses and Legacy Business Restaurants in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts from use size limits; 6) allow lot mergers under certain conditions in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; and 7) exclude the portion of Powell Street south of Union Street from the North Beach Financial Service, Limited Financial Service, and Business or Professional Service Subdistrict; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements in the Hunters View area, including several streets, for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting an irrevocable offer of public infrastructure and real property associated with Hunters View Phase 1 public infrastructure improvements, including Acacia Avenue, Catalina Street, and portions of Fairfax Avenue, Ironwood Way, and Middle Point Road (“HV1 Public Infrastructure”); declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the HV1 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating such public infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish the official sidewalk width on the abovementioned street areas; accepting the HV1 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This ordinance allows the city to remove certain public service easements in the Hunters View project area, specifically related to sewer and emergency access, and transfer ownership of these areas to the San Francisco Housing Authority. It also confirms that this action aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of public service easements in the Hunters View project site, which includes a sanitary sewer easement generally running along West Point Road between Catalina Street and Middle Point Road and a public access and emergency vehicle access easement generally located at West Point Road and Catalina Street; authorizing the City to quitclaim its interest in the vacation areas (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4624, Lot Nos. 29 and 31) to the San Francisco Housing Authority notwithstanding the requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

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 motion aimed to reject the Mayor's nomination of Austin Hunter to the Commission on the Environment, which would have lasted until March 25, 2023. The motion did not pass.

Motion rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Austin Hunter to the Commission on the Environment, for a term ending March 25, 2023.

This motion approves the Mayor's decision to reappoint Sarah Ching-Ting Wan to the Commission on the Environment, extending her term until May 11, 2025. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for reappointment of Sarah Ching-Ting Wan to the Commission on the Environment, for a term ending May 11, 2025.

This ordinance requires construction and demolition debris transporters to obtain permits for their vehicles and debris boxes, and it increases the recovery rate for materials from 65% to 75% for demolition projects. It also mandates compliance with updated registration conditions for processing facilities and allows for penalties for violations.

Ordinance amending the Environment, Public Works, Health, and Administrative Codes to require transporters of construction and demolition debris to obtain a temporary or annual permit from the Department of Environment for each vehicle and debris box used for such transport and to comply with permit conditions; to require facilities that process such debris to comply with updated registration conditions; to require each person who conducts full demolition projects as permitted by the Department of Building Inspection and submits to the Director of the Department of Environment a material reduction and recovery plan to provide for at least 75% recovery away from disposal instead of 65% as required under existing law, and to verify this recovery rate after completing the project; to authorize the Director to impose administrative penalties for violations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance creates a new Affordable Housing Special Use District at 2500-2530 18th Street to support the development of affordable housing by changing the zoning from Production, Distribution, and Repair to Urban Mixed Use. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the new 2500-2530 18th Street Affordable Housing Special Use District (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 4014, Lot Nos. 002 and 002A), to facilitate the development of affordable housing at the site; amending the Zoning Map to rezone the lots from PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution, and Repair, General) to UMU (Urban Mixed Use) and to map the new special use district; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance renames the Places for People Program to the Shared Spaces Program and updates the rules for using city property and public spaces, including streamlining the application process and setting fees. It also establishes new permit requirements for street closures and parking regulations to enhance public access and safety.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to rename and modify the Places for People Program as the Shared Spaces Program, and to clarify the roles and responsibilities of various departments regarding activation and use of City property and the public right-of-way, streamline the application process, specify minimum programmatic requirements such as public access, setting permit and license fees, and provide for the conversion of existing Parklet and Shared Spaces permittees to the new program requirements; amending the Public Works Code to create a Curbside Shared Spaces permit fee, provide for public notice and comment on permit applications, provide for hearings for occupancy of longer-term street closures, and supplement enforcement actions by Public Works; amending the Transportation Code to authorize the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation (ISCOTT) to issue permits for the temporary occupancy of the Traffic Lane for purposes of issuing permits for Roadway Shared Spaces as part of the Shared Spaces Program, subject to delegation of authority by the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors to temporarily close the Traffic Lane, and adding the Planning Department as a member of ISCOTT; amending the Transportation Code to prohibit parking in a zone on any street, alley, or portion of a street or alley, that is subject to a posted parking prohibition except for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or freight; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance updates San Francisco's climate action goals and planning processes while defining the roles of various city departments in achieving these goals. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Environment Code to update the City’s climate action goals and planning process, and establish departmental roles and responsibilities; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution designates Lincoln Park as a historic landmark and extends the time for the Historic Preservation Commission to make a decision about it by an additional 90 days, totaling 180 days. The park was previously known as City Cemetery.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Lincoln Park, formerly known as City Cemetery, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029; and extending the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render it’s decision by 90 days, for a total of 180 days.

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 allows certain existing medical cannabis dispensaries to switch to cannabis retail without needing to notify or seek approval from the neighborhood. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt Grandfathered Medical Cannabis Dispensaries that convert to Cannabis Retail Uses from neighborhood notification and review requirements; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance removes the Life Science and Medical Special Use District from the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also confirms that the changes align with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to eliminate the Life Science and Medical Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance designates the Canary Island Pine tree at 2251 Filbert Street as a landmark tree, which provides it with special protections under the Public Works Code. It also includes findings that support this designation and outlines necessary actions to implement it.

Ordinance designating the Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis) tree located at 2251 Filbert Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation, as defined herein.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the findings and recommendations from a 2021 report on reducing natural gas usage in buildings. It also requests various city departments to provide their input and reports on this topic.

Hearing on the findings and recommendations of the Budget and Legislative Analyst’s 2021 report, “Decarbonizing Buildings by Eliminating Natural Gas Usage;” and requesting the Budget and Legislative Analyst, Department of Environment, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Building Inspection, Office of Resilience and Capital Planning, and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

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 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).