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Showing Environment · May 2022 legislation (49).
The resolution authorizes the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to purchase a property at 5630-5638 Mission Street for $17.34 million to support housing initiatives. It also allows the department to apply for state funding to help with this acquisition.
Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to acquire certain property located at 5630-5638 Mission Street (“Property”); 2) approving and authorizing HSH, on behalf of the City, to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for its 2021 Homekey Grant Program (“Project Homekey”) to purchase the Property; 3) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property, for $17,000,000 plus an estimated $340,000 for typical closing costs for a total amount of $17,340,000 from Jamna Investments, LLC (“Purchase Agreement”); 4) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 5) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 6) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This ordinance creates a new zoning district called the Group Housing Special Use District to regulate group housing developments in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review meets state requirements and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Group Housing Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
The resolution designates various community periodicals to serve as outreach publications for specific neighborhoods and communities in San Francisco, including Hispanic, LGBTQ+, and Black communities, among others. It also allocates funding for outreach advertising for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
Resolution designating El Reportero, LLC. to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Hispanic community; 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 and the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro, Noe Valley, and Duboce Triangle neighborhoods; 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 neighborhood; 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; Sing Tao Daily to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinatown, Visitation Valley, Richmond, Sunset, and Excelsior neighborhoods; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.
This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to a business called Olive at 304 Clement Street. It also requests that the state impose conditions on the license to ensure it serves the public's needs.
Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Golden Stage Consulting, LLC, doing business as Olive, located at 304 Clement 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.
The ordinance requires the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to create and submit a plan for a program called "Place for All," aimed at providing shelter and permanent housing for unsheltered individuals in San Francisco, along with a cost estimate. It also mandates that the department implement a phone registration system for those seeking shelter.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to submit to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor a plan to implement a program to provide unsheltered persons in San Francisco with access to shelter and permanent supportive housing (“Place for All Program”), including a cost estimate of implementation; requiring HSH to fully implement the Place for All Program; requiring HSH to implement a system to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to register for shelter by telephone; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This resolution approves the annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit 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 community improvement initiatives.
Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for The East Cut 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 District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.
The ordinance designates the City Cemetery in Lincoln Park as a Landmark, which provides it with special recognition and protection under the Planning Code. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate City Cemetery, the majority of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029, located in Lincoln Park on the north side of Clement Street, to the east of the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center (formerly the Fort Miley Military Reservation), to the east and south of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and to the west of Assessor’s Parcel Block Nos. 1312, 1392, and 1401, 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 ordinance allocates $3,727,592 for CleanPowerSF capital improvements, including $1,586,046 from CleanPowerSF revenue and $2,141,546 in grant funds. The funding will support the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff Programs for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
Ordinance appropriating $1,586,046 CleanPowerSF revenue for CleanPowerSF Capital Improvements and $2,141,546 in California Public Utilities Commission grant funds, for a total amount of $3,727,592 to implement the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.
The ordinance allocates $211,004,676 from various revenue sources for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It also places specific amounts of Power and Water Bonds on reserve, contingent on the availability of funds and compliance with environmental regulations.
Ordinance appropriating a total of $211,004,676 of Hetch Hetchy Revenue, Cap and Trade Revenue and Power and Water Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023; and placing $140,889,875 of Power Bonds and $67,069,801 of Water Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act Findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.
This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $704.2 million in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also permits 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 (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $704,198,901 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 bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.
This ordinance allocates $793,003,901 for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's wastewater improvement projects for the fiscal year 2022-2023, using funds from various sources including revenue bonds and state loans. It also requires environmental reviews and approvals before the funds can be used for construction-related expenses.
Ordinance appropriating a total of $793,003,901 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), wastewater revenue and capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023, and placing $704,198,901 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.
This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $141.4 million in bonds to fund various water projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing water-related debt and confirms previous related actions.
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 (SFPUC) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $141,418,472 to finance the costs of various capital 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 SFPUC 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.
The ordinance allocates over $122 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's water improvement projects for the fiscal year 2022-2023, including funds from various sources like revenue bonds and state loans. It also involves adjustments to existing project budgets and reserves pending further reports on specific facility needs and project costs.
Ordinance appropriating a total of $122,471,597 of proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), water revenues, and water capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023; and de-appropriating and re-appropriating Water Capital Project appropriations of $38,331,661 in FY2022-2023; and placing $2,536,607 on Budget and Finance Committee Reserve pending a report to the Board of Supervisors on facility design, space needs, total project costs, and disposition of 1990 Newcomb Avenue; and placing $96,899,821 of Revenue Bond and State Loan Funds or State Grant Funds proceeds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.
This ordinance establishes the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District, allowing for specific zoning controls on neon signs in that area. It also updates the zoning map and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District within the North of Market Residential Special Use District; enacting zoning controls for neon signs within the Special Sign District; amending Sheet SS01 of the Zoning Map to show the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This legislation eliminates the Department of Sanitation and Streets, transferring its responsibilities to the Department of Public Works, and simplifies the qualifications for commission members. It also limits the Sanitation and Streets Commission's duties to policy-setting and oversight related to sanitation standards and public maintenance.
Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to eliminate the Department of Sanitation and Streets and transfer its responsibilities to the Department of Public Works; to remove special qualifications for members of the Sanitation and Streets Commission and Public Works Commission and for the Director of Public Works; to limit the duties of the Sanitation and Streets Commission to holding hearings, reviewing data, and setting policies for the Department of Public Works regarding sanitation standards and protocols and maintenance of the public right of way; and to provide that the Public Works Commission shall oversee all other aspects of the Department of Public Works; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022.
This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with Kemira Water Solutions for the purchase of Ferric Ferrous Chloride, totaling up to $26 million over seven years. The contract will begin on July 1, 2022, and run through June 30, 2029.
Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into PeopleSoft Contract ID 1000025263 between the City and County of San Francisco and Kemira Water Solutions for the purchase of Ferric Ferrous Chloride, with an initial contract not to exceed amount of $11,200,000 for three years and $14,800,000 for an option to extend for four additional years for a total not to exceed amount of $26,000,000 and a total contract duration of seven years to commence on July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2029.
The ordinance extends the time limit from three to six years for a liquor store in the North Beach area to temporarily close due to a fire without losing its use rights. It also allows for the relocation of the store within the same district without needing a new permit.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to extend the time, from three to six years from the date of a fire, for a temporary closure of a liquor store in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) as a result of the fire to not result in an abandonment of such use, and for the relocation of such use to another location in the North Beach NCD to not require a new Conditional Use permit; 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 allows the Public Utilities Commission to use specific contracts for buying and selling electricity, waiving some administrative requirements for these transactions. It also gives the General Manager of the PUC the authority to sign long-term contracts or those involving significant expenditures or revenue, with certain limitations, until June 30, 2025.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to approve the use of certain form contracts to purchase and sell electricity and related products by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), grant waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative and Environment Codes for these transactions, and delegate to the General Manager of the PUC authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to execute certain contracts with terms in excess of ten years or requiring expenditures of $10,000,000 or having anticipated revenue of $1,000,000 or more subject to specified limitations through June 30, 2025.
This resolution allows the South End Rowing Club at 500 Jefferson Street to obtain a liquor license for serving beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It has been determined that this license will benefit the public in San Francisco.
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-51 non-profit club on-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license South End Rowing Club, located at 500 Jefferson 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.
This resolution allows THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC. to obtain a special liquor license for their theater at 665 Chestnut Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-64 special on-sale general theater liquor license to THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC, located at 665 Chestnut 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.
The ordinance establishes a labor agreement between the City and various craft unions, covering terms of employment and benefits for union members. It is effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024.
Ordinance adopting and implementing the decision and award of the Arbitration Board under Charter, Section A8.490-4, establishing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Crafts Coalition: the Bricklayers and Allied Crafts, Local 3; Hod Carriers, Local 166; The Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, Local 22; Carpet, Linoleum and Soft Tile Workers, Local 12; Plasterers and Cement Masons, Local 300; Glaziers, Architectural Metal and Glass Workers, Local Union No. 718; International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artist and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada, Local 16; International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, Reinforcing Iron Workers, Riggers and Machinery Movers, Local 377; Pile Drivers, Divers, Carpenters, Bridge, Wharf and Dock Builders, Local Union No. 34; Plasterers and Shophands, Local 66; United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local 40; Sheet Metal Workers International Union, Local 104; and Teamsters, Local 853, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.
This resolution approves the sale of approximately 10,925 square feet of surplus land in Sunnyvale to the Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000. It also allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the sale and make necessary adjustments to the agreement.
Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the sale to Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000 of approximately 10,925 square feet of real property located near Manzano Way in Sunnyvale, California, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 104-28-066; 2) adopting findings declaring that the property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 3) adopting findings under Administrative Code, Section 23.3, that offering the property for sale through competitive bidding would be impractical and not in the public interest; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 5) adopting findings that the sale of the property is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; and to authorize the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Sale Agreement that do not materially decrease the benefits to the City with respect to the Property, and do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of either the SFPUC or the City, and are necessary or advisable to complete the transaction contemplated in the Sale Agreement, to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $525,000 related to a personal injury caused by a falling tree branch in Huntington Park. The lawsuit was filed by Jonathan Tuse and Sarah Falconer in March 2020.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jonathan Tuse and Sarah Falconer against the City and County of San Francisco for $525,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 23, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583895; entitled Jonathan Tuse, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit alleged a personal injury in Huntington Park resulting from a falling tree branch.
The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $120,313 related to a personal injury that occurred on a City street. The settlement includes a payment of $85,000 to the plaintiff and $35,313 to satisfy a lien owed to the Department of Public Health.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rodrigo Frias Mier against the City and County of San Francisco for $120,313 (City to pay Plaintiff $85,000 and Department of Public Works to pay Department of Public Health $35,313 to satisfy lien); the lawsuit was filed on September 30, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-586884; entitled Rodrigo Frias Mier; the lawsuit involves a personal injury on a City street.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Kristen Lewett for $500,000 related to a personal injury claim on a city street. The lawsuit was filed in October 2019.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kristen Lewett against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 18, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-580048; entitled Kristen Lewett v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.); the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use up to $400,000 in cash or in-kind grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for restoration projects in the Japanese Tea Garden. The funding will be available from the time the Board of Supervisors approves it until 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 Parks Alliance (SFPA) valued at up to $400,000 for restoration projects in the Japanese Tea Garden project for the project term of upon approval of Board of Supervisors until Notice of Substantial Completion.
This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to enter into an agreement and use $3,250,000 in grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance to complete specific parts of Crane Cove Park. The funding is designated for projects from November 2021 through October 2029.
Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and accept and expend grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance of $3,250,000 to fund the completion of certain project components of Crane Cove Park for the period of November 2021 to October 2029.
This ordinance allows long-term parking and overnight camping in vehicles at designated Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites temporarily. It also extends the expiration date for temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024, while affirming compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow long-term parking of and overnight camping in vehicles and ancillary uses on parcels designated and authorized for use as Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites, as a temporary use; extending the date for expiration of temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024; 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 welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This legislation aims to improve pedestrian access to public transit by removing parking at bus stops and making necessary infrastructure upgrades. A hearing will be held to discuss the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's plan and request a report on its implementation.
Hearing to discuss San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's (SFMTA) Report to develop and implement a plan to promote unobstructed pedestrian access for boarding public transit by eliminating parking in bus stops and making other necessary infrastructure improvements; and requesting the SFMTA to report.
This ordinance allows property owners in commercial areas to participate in a pilot program for graffiti removal by Public Works at no cost to them. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this program.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to require Public Works to create a pilot program allowing property owners in commercial areas to opt into graffiti abatement by Public Works at no cost to the property owner; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance allows for the closure of a section of Michigan Street to improve the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, pending approval from the SFMTA Board of Directors. It also transfers the vacated area from Public Works to SFMTA and confirms that the actions comply with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298 to the north and west, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4310 to the east, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south, conditioned upon the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Board of Directors’ approval of the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area to SFMTA, to facilitate the improvement of the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area from Public Works to SFMTA, subject to the approval of the SFMTA Board of Directors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.
This resolution allows Unwinedsf LLC to obtain a liquor license for Mili Wine Bar at 110 Folsom Street, which is deemed beneficial for the community. The decision has been officially approved.
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine public premises liquor license to Unwinedsf LLC, doing business as Mili Wine Bar, located at 110 Folsom Street in the Mira Condominium Complex (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco.
This ordinance allows for the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations as a recognized use in the city’s planning code, simplifying the process for converting existing automotive service stations and other automotive uses into charging locations. It also mandates annual reporting on the approvals of these projects by the Planning Department.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging as Automotive Uses, allow conversion of Automotive Service Stations to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations without Conditional Use authorization and principally permit conversion of other Automotive Uses to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations, revise zoning control tables to reflect these changes, and require annual reporting by the Planning Department regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging project approvals; 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 the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to continue entering into long-term grant agreements for the Green Infrastructure Grant Program until July 1, 2024. These agreements can last up to 20 years after the completion of the projects funded by the grants.
Ordinance extending for an additional two years through July 1, 2024, the delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”), previously authorized by Ordinance No. 26-19 and extended and modified by Ordinance No. 101-20, to enter into grant agreements under the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program with terms of up to 20 years after the Project Completion Date, as defined by the Grant Agreements.
This resolution approves a $30,000 settlement for a claim made by Annie Jew against the City for property damage caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on December 29, 2021, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Annie Jew against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000; the claim was filed on December 29, 2021; the claim involves alleged property damaged due to a water main rupture.
The ordinance requires commercial food generators and food service organizations to engage in and report on edible food recovery efforts, while also mandating proper waste sorting and reporting from commercial property owners and waste facilities. It allows for fines for non-compliance and establishes enforcement authority for the Department of the Environment and the Department of Public Health.
Ordinance amending the Environment and Health Codes to implement state regulations issued under Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (2016), the Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Law, by: 1) requiring commercial edible food generators to engage in edible food recovery efforts and maintain related records; 2) requiring food service organizations and services to maintain records and report to the Department of the Environment (SFE) on edible food recovery efforts; 3) authorizing SFE to impose fines for violations of the requirements imposed on commercial edible food generators and food services organizations and services; 4) requiring owners and managers of commercial properties to inspect their containers for proper sorting of recyclables, compostables, and trash, and to instruct their employees on sorting requirements; 5) requiring organic waste recovery facilities to report to SFE on their waste recovery capacity; 6) requiring solid waste facilities to report to the Department of Public Health (DPH) on their waste recovery capacity; 7) requiring refuse collectors to transfer organic waste to facilities that recover organic waste, provide DPH with a list of the facilities receiving organic waste, and obtain authorization from DPH to transport organic waste; and 8) authorizing DPH to enforce requirements imposed on solid waste facilities and refuse collectors transporting organic waste.
This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the immediate funding requirements needed to carry out the 2021 San Francisco Climate Action Plan. It also requests a report from the Department of the Environment on this topic.
Hearing on the near term funding needs to implement the 2021 San Francisco Climate Action Plan; and requesting the Department of the Environment to report.
This ordinance allows for up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six on corner lots, in residential zoning areas, with specific requirements like replacing protected units. It also ensures that new units built under this exception follow rent increase limits and allows for condominium conversion applications that include both existing and new units.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 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 aimed to rezone certain residential districts to allow for more housing units per lot, including a new category for detached homes, while also imposing rent control on new units created under this plan. It ultimately failed to pass.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to rezone all Residential, One Family (RH-1) zoning districts, except for Residential, One Family, Detached (RH-1(D)) districts, to Residential, Two Family (RH-2) zoning districts; to rezone the RH-1(D) districts to a new class of residential district called Residential, Two Family, Detached (RH-2(D)) districts; and to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 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 designates the Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building at 447 Battery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 447 Battery Street (aka Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot No. 002, 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 ordinance designates the Crocker National Bank Building at One Montgomery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate One Montgomery Street (aka 1-25 Montgomery Street), Crocker National Bank Building, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0292, Lot Nos. 001A and 002, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the economic recovery of San Francisco's arts and cultural institutions and to provide updates on the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program. It requests reports from several city departments, including the Office of the Controller and the Municipal Transportation Agency.
Hearing on updates and to report on the economic recovery of San Francisco's arts and cultural institutions, including an update and report on the status of the implementation of the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program; and requesting the Office of the Controller, Fine Arts Museums, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Recreation Park Department to report.
This ordinance designates the California buckeye tree at 2694 McAllister Street as a landmark tree, which means it is recognized for its significance and protected under city regulations. It also outlines the necessary actions to support this designation.
Ordinance designating the California buckeye (Aesculus californica) tree located at 2694 McAllister 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 ordinance designates 200 Rhode Island Street, also known as Takahashi Trading Company, as a historic Landmark. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 200 Rhode Island Street (aka Takahashi Trading Company), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3936, 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 allows the Director of Transportation to sign a contract with LAZ Parking California, LLC for parking meter coin and data collection services, totaling up to $50.8 million over ten years. It also permits the Municipal Transportation Agency to make necessary changes to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.
Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute Contract No. SFMTA-2022-13, for Parking Meter Coin and Parking Data Collection Services, with LAZ Parking California, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $24,617,587 for a base term of five years, with the option to extend the term for up to five additional years for an amount not to exceed $26,181,245 for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,798,833; and to authorize the Municipal Transportation Agency to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not increase the obligations or liabilities of the City, are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.
This ordinance proposes to close off a section of Michigan Street to improve the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, pending approval from the SFMTA Board. It also transfers the vacated area from Public Works to SFMTA and confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies.
Draft Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298 to the north and west, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4310 to the east, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south, as part of the improvement of the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, subject to the approval of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Board of Directors; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area from Public Works to SFMTA, subject to the approval of the SFMTA Board of Directors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.
This ordinance vacates certain streets and utility easements to allow for the development of the 900 Innes Avenue Park and the India Basin Mixed-Use Project. It also transfers the vacated areas from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department and includes necessary environmental and planning findings.
Ordinance 1) ordering the street vacation of a portion of Griffith Street and a portion of Hudson Avenue, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4646, Lot Nos. 001, 002, and 003, a portion of Innes Avenue and a portion of Griffith Street at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4645, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4630, Lot No. 002, and a portion of Galvez Avenue (“the Street Vacation Area”), to facilitate the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park Development; 2) ordering the vacation of unaccepted ten-foot public utility easements affecting portions of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4607, Lot Nos. 024 and 025; Block 4620, Lot Nos. 001 and 002 (Lot No. 002 more recently referred to by the City as Lot Nos. 004 and 005); Block No. 4621, Lot No. 100; Block No. 4606, Lot No. 026; Block No. 4631, Lot Nos. 001 and 002; and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4644, Lot Nos. 009 and 010, to facilitate the development of the India Basin Mixed-Use Project; 3) approving the interdepartmental transfer of the Street Vacation Area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; 4) authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to establish parking rates at the Golden Gate Park Concourse Garage and Kezar Parking Lot. It also permits the Recreation and Park Department to modify its lease to cover three hours of free parking for participants in specific museum programs.
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to begin setting rates for parking at the Golden Gate Park Concourse Garage and Kezar Parking Lot, pursuant to Park Code, Section 6.14; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend its lease agreement with the Music Concourse Community Partnership to allow the Recreation and Park Department to pay for three hours of free parking on behalf of participants using the Museums for All and Discover and Go programs at the California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum.
This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate leases with Alioto Fish Company for restaurant and warehouse premises at Taylor and Jefferson Streets. It also permits the Executive Director to make minor amendments to the termination agreement as needed.
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement for Port Lease No. L-7491 and Port Lease No. L-9171 between the Port of San Francisco and Alioto Fish Company Ltd., for the restaurant premises located at 2829 Taylor Street and the associated warehouse premises located at 360 Jefferson Street; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.