Legislation

This ordinance establishes the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in the Sunset neighborhood and mandates the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on the area's cultural attributes and preservation strategies. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in and around the Sunset neighborhood; to require the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to submit written reports and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor describing the cultural attributes of the District and proposing strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $800,000 related to allegations of negligence and abuse involving Omar Abdullah's care at Laguna Honda Hospital. The lawsuit was filed in February 2020 and includes claims of violations of rights and privacy.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Omar Abdullah, by and through his Conservator, Theresa Hoskins-Ford against the City and County of San Francisco for $800,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 24, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583155; entitled Omar Abdullah, by and through his Conservator, Theresa Hoskins-Ford v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of negligence, dependent adult neglect/abuse, violations of the Patient’s Bill of Rights, assault, battery, and violation of privacy concerning Mr. Abdullah’s care at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.

This ordinance requires specific city departments to create and submit policies aimed at preventing drug overdoses. It aims to enhance the city's response to overdose incidents and improve public health outcomes.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Human Services Agency, and Department of Emergency Management to develop and submit to the Board of Supervisors departmental overdose prevention policies.

This legislation involves a hearing about the city's plan to move individuals currently living in Shelter in Place Hotels into permanent supportive housing. It also requests a report from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing on this transition.

Hearing on the City's plan to transition those currently housed in Shelter in Place Hotels into permanent supportive housing; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report.

The ordinance establishes policies for the use of various surveillance technologies by multiple city departments, including audio recorders, license plate readers, drones, security cameras, and RFID systems. It also mandates that each department post their approved surveillance technology policies on their websites for public access.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policies governing the use of 1) Audio Recorders (ShotSpotter) by the Police Department, 2) Automatic License Plate Readers by the Airport, Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and Police Department, 3) Drones by the Fire Department, Port, Public Works, Public Utilities Commission, Recreation and Park Department, and Department of Technology, 4) Security Cameras by the Airport, Arts Commission, Asian Art Museum, Department of Child Support Services, City Administrator, Department of Technology, Department of Emergency Management, Fire Department, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Human Resources, Human Services Agency, Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Public Health, Recreation and Park Department, Rent Board, and War Memorial, and 5) Radio Frequency Identification by the Library; making required findings in support of said approvals; and amending the Administrative Code to require departments to post each Board-approved Surveillance Technology Policy on the department website.

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

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

This ordinance allows commercial tenants who were legally required to close due to COVID-19 to potentially avoid paying rent for the period they were shut down. It establishes a presumption that these tenants may not owe rent during that time, which can be challenged by landlords.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a rebuttable presumption that a commercial tenant who was legally required to shut down due to COVID-19 may be excused from having to pay rent that came due during the shutdown.

This resolution supports creating a 24/7 Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) in San Francisco to provide a safer and more effective response to homelessness. It aims to improve how the city addresses issues related to homelessness.

Resolution supporting the establishment of a 24 hours a day / seven days a week Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) in the City and County of San Francisco for a safer and more effective response to homelessness.

This resolution approves an amendment to extend the contract with St. Vincent de Paul Society for providing temporary shelter and navigation services at the Division Circle Navigation Center for four more years, increasing the total funding to over $40 million. It aims to support approximately 186 adults experiencing homelessness.

Resolution approving the first amendment between the City and County of San Francisco and St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco for navigation center services at Division Circle Navigation Center located at 224 South Van Ness Avenue that provides temporary shelter and navigation services to approximately 186 adults experiencing homelessness, extending the agreement term for four years for a total term of May 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025, and increasing the not to exceed amount by $30,038,574 for a total not to exceed amount of $40,038,573.

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.

This resolution approves an extension of the lease for a specialty store at San Francisco Airport until June 30, 2023, allowing the Airport Director to terminate it earlier with six months' notice. The lease terms, including the minimum annual guarantee, remain unchanged but may be adjusted as specified in the lease agreement.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Boarding Area F Specialty Store Lease No. 12-0086, between Stellar Partners, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for an extension of the term for no later than June 30, 2023, with a condition that the Airport Director, at his sole and absolute discretion, may terminate earlier by providing six months’ advance written notice, with no change to the current minimum annual guarantee, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This resolution approves a 12-year lease agreement between ALD Development Corporation and the City of San Francisco for airport-related operations, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of over $3.1 million for the first year.

Resolution approving Lease No. 20-0048, between ALD Development Corporation dba Airport Dimensions, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, as landlord, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with two one-year options to extend, and a minimum annual guarantee of $3,100,915.50 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This resolution approves an amendment to an emergency agreement allowing the City to continue using 459 hotel rooms and associated services, increasing the contract amount by over $19 million. It also extends the booking period until March 1, 2022.

Resolution approving a fourth amendment to an emergency agreement between the Office of Contract Administration and 1231 Market Street Owner L.P., for the City’s continued use of 459 hotel rooms and associated services; increasing the contract amount by $19,192,122 for a total amount not to exceed $54,800,664; and extending the current booking period, which expires on July 1, 2021, until March 1, 2022, for a potential total term of April 8, 2020, to March 1, 2022.

This resolution approves an extension of the agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs to provide support services at a temporary shelter for vulnerable residents at 1231 Market Street, extending the contract for one year and increasing the funding by over $10 million. The total funding for the project will now be just over $20 million.

Resolution approving the first amendment between the City and County of San Francisco and Five Keys Schools and Programs for support services at a Shelter in Place Hotel site located at 1231 Market Street that provides temporary, emergency shelter to vulnerable San Franciscans, extending the agreement term for one year, for a total term of September 1, 2020, through March 31, 2022, and increasing the not to exceed amount by $10,544,909 for a total not to exceed amount of $20,209,909.

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

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

This legislation initiates a hearing to investigate complaints about poor living conditions at Plaza East and discusses potential plans for the property. It also requests reports from various city departments involved in housing and building inspections.

Hearing on the investigation of complaints of substandard living conditions at Plaza East and discussions of proposed plans for the property; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Housing Authority, and Office of the City Attorney to report.

This legislation is a hearing to discuss San Francisco's preparations for the 2021 wildfire season, focusing on indoor refuges, smoke mitigation measures, and responses to extreme fire conditions. It requests reports from various city departments on their plans and efforts related to these issues.

Hearing to discuss the City's plans and efforts to prepare for the 2021 wildfire season, including plans for indoor wildfire refuges, proactive measures to mitigate the impact of wildfire smoke, and what steps are being prepared for increasingly extreme fire seasons; and requesting the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of the Environment, Department of Aging and Adult Services, and the San Francisco Unified School District to report.

This resolution retroactively approves changes to an advertising agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., reducing certain payments from May 2020 to June 2022 because of the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It involves the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Port of San Francisco.

Resolution retroactively approving the First Amendment to the Transit Shelter Advertising Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, through the Municipal Transportation Agency and Port, and Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., to reduce the minimum annual guarantee payments, as well as administrative and marketing payments, from May 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022, due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This ordinance modifies the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require that inclusionary housing fees be used for projects within one and a half miles of the district or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require use of the inclusionary housing fee for a project within one and one-half miles of the boundaries of the district, or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years of payment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.