Legislation

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to give a one-time grant of up to $456,000 to Planned Parenthood Northern California for security personnel to enhance access to family planning and reproductive healthcare services over a two-year period. It also mandates annual reports to the Board of Supervisors on the selected security personnel and any security incidents at Planned Parenthood NC.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health (“Department”) to award a one-time grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California (“Planned Parenthood NC”) by waiving the competitive solicitation requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, for the purpose of funding security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services in an amount not to exceed $456,000 for a term not to exceed two years to commence on April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027; and requiring the Department to provide an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the security personnel selected by Planned Parenthood NC and security incidents experienced by Planned Parenthood NC.

This resolution allows certain city services, including security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can perform the work at a lower cost than city employees. It has been approved by the Controller, confirming the cost-effectiveness of this approach.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

This resolution adopts a strategy report aimed at promoting the cultural, historical, housing, and economic sustainability of the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District in San Francisco. It is part of the city's efforts to support and preserve the unique identity and contributions of this community.

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

The resolution authorizes the acquisition of a property at 42 Otis Street for $14.24 million to support homelessness services, including a purchase agreement with a potential penalty for default. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and alignment with city planning policies.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to acquire certain property located at 42 Otis Street (“Property”) for $14,200,000 plus an estimated $40,000 for typical closing costs, for a total anticipated amount of $14,240,000; 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property from Costanoan LLC (“Purchase Agreement”), which includes a liquidated damages clause of up to $420,000 in case of default by the City; 3) 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; effective upon approval of this Resolution; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 5) 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 legislation establishes the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund for Seniors, Families, and People with Disabilities to provide rental subsidies for extremely low-income households. It mandates that the City allocate at least $8.25 million to this fund each year, starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund for Seniors, Families, and People with Disabilities to fund project-based rental subsidies for extremely low-income households consisting of seniors, families, and persons with disabilities, and to require the City to appropriate at least $8.25 million to the Fund annually starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

The ordinance calls for a special election on November 5, 2024, to let voters decide on borrowing up to $390 million for various healthcare, emergency services, and infrastructure improvements in San Francisco. It also allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and establishes oversight for how the bond money is spent.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $390,000,000 to finance the acquisition or improvement of real property, including: facilities to deliver primary healthcare services, emergency medical services, skilled nursing services, and services for persons experiencing mental health challenges or persons with substance use disorders; acquire, improve, and seismically upgrade critical medical care and mental health facilities and emergency shelter facilities; and improvements for certain transportation, pedestrian, and street safety related capital improvements, streetscape enhancements and other public space improvements, and related costs necessary or convenient for each of the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating review of Bond expenditures under the provisions of the Administrative Code by the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bonds are in conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b).

This resolution authorizes the city to acquire or improve properties for healthcare, emergency services, and public safety enhancements, while allowing landlords to pass on half of any resulting property tax increase to tenants. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition or improvement of real property, including: facilities to deliver primary healthcare services, emergency medical services, skilled nursing services, services for persons experiencing mental health challenges, and persons experiencing substance use disorders; acquire, improve, and seismically upgrade critical medical care and mental health facilities; emergency shelter facilities; and improvements for certain transportation, pedestrian, and street safety related capital improvements, streetscape enhancements, and other public space improvements, and related costs necessary or convenient for the respective foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bonds are in conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b).

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between San Francisco and Local 38 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices, outlining terms for employment and benefits for plumbing and pipe fitting workers from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It has been officially passed and will take effect as scheduled.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 38, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

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

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

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

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

This ordinance allocates funds for various city departments and services, including the Airport Commission and Public Library, for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It outlines the expected income and expenses for these entities as of May 1, 2024.

Proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the Airport Commission, Board of Appeals, Department of Building Inspection, Child Support Services, Department of the Environment, Law Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, Public Library, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board, and Retirement System as of May 1, 2024, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

This ordinance outlines the proposed annual salaries for various city departments and agencies in San Francisco for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, effective May 1, 2024. It includes positions from the Airport Commission, Public Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, and others.

Proposed Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Airport Commission, Board of Appeals, Child Support Services, Department of Building Inspection, Department of the Environment, Public Library, Law Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Retirement System, and Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board as of May 1, 2024, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Human Rights Commission to lease a portion of a property at 141 Industrial Street to Greater Calvary Hill Missionary Baptist Church for three years at an annual rent of $351,000. It also permits the Director of Property to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, to execute a Lease of a portion of the real property located at 141 Industrial Street, Unit #1 with Greater Calvary Hill Missionary Baptist Church, a California corporation, for an initial term of three years at an initial annual base rent of $351,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and authorizes the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution extends the agreement with Recology San Francisco for landfill disposal services for six more years or until 1.6 million tons of waste are disposed of, whichever happens first. It was approved under the city's charter provisions.

Resolution approving under Charter, Section 9.118, the extension of the Landfill Disposal Agreement with Recology San Francisco as authorized under the current Landfill Disposal Agreement for a period of six years, or an additional 1,600,000 tons of waste have been disposed under the Agreement, whichever comes first.

This resolution allows the Department of Human Services to use a federal grant of $1,472,856 to support the "Housing Assistance for Ukrainians" program in San Francisco from June 28, 2023, to September 30, 2026. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant from the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement through the California Department of Social Services for a total amount of $1,472,856 for participation in a program, entitled “Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) - San Francisco,” for the period of June 28, 2023, through September 30, 2026.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to enter into a grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan for nearly $3.23 million to improve services and accessibility for permanent supportive housing from July 2023 to December 2025. It also permits HSH to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed without significantly changing the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), acting by and through HSH, and the San Francisco Health Plan, not to exceed $3,227,884 in order to provide enhanced onsite services, increase site accessibility and support data integration for permanent supportive housing under the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (“HHIP”); and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This resolution approves a $5.5 million grant application to establish a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History Museum in San Francisco. It authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to manage the grant and its expenditures from August 1, 2024, to March 1, 2026.

Resolution approving a Program Application Package for a California Specified Development and Acquisition Grant from the State of California Natural Resources Agency (the “Agency”); authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for the Program Application Package and enter into a Grant Agreement with the Agency and take all actions in compliance with the Grant Agreement, as defined herein, for a grant of $5,500,000 under the California Specified Development and Acquisition Grant Program; and authorizing the City to accept and expend the grant in the amount of $5,500,000 under California Specified Development and Acquisition Grant Program for the period of August 1, 2024, through March 1, 2026, for the purpose of establishing a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History Museum in San Francisco.

This hearing will review a report from the San Francisco Housing Authority about the services provided by Eugene Burger Management Corp at the Sunnydale and Potrero Hill HOPE SF sites. The SFHA and Eugene Burger Management Corp are requested to provide updates on the quality of these services.

Hearing on the San Francisco Housing Authority’s (SFHA) report of Eugene Burger Management Corp regarding the quality of services provided at the Sunnydale and Potrero Hill HOPE SF Sites; and requesting the SFHA and Eugene Burger Management Corp to report.

The resolution approves a five-year lease for APA Family Support Services to use approximately 3,267 square feet at The Village Community Facility, starting December 1, 2023, with an annual rent of $52,533.36 and 3% increases each year. It also states that competitive bidding is not feasible and confirms that the lease serves a public purpose.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with APA Family Support Services, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation for approximately 3,267 square feet of The Village Community Facility located at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue, for an initial term of five years with two five-year options to extend, from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028, at an initial rent of $52,533.36 per year ($4,377.78 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter; a finding that competitive bidding procedures required under San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical or impossible; a finding that the Lease furthers a proper public purpose sufficient to meet Section 23.30 market value requirements; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease approximately 676 square feet of The Village Community Facility at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue to Five Keys Schools and Programs for five years, with options to extend. The lease starts at $10,870.08 per year, with annual increases, and includes provisions for modifications that do not significantly change the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with Five Keys Schools and Programs, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, for approximately 676 square feet of The Village Community Facility located at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue, effective upon approval of this Resolution for an initial term of five years with two five-year options to extend, at an initial rent of $10,870.08 per year ($905.84 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter; a finding that competitive bidding procedures required under Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical or impossible; a finding that the Lease furthers a proper public purpose sufficient to meet Section 23.30 market value requirements; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to expand its lease at 2 Gough Street by adding nearly 8,000 square feet, bringing the total leased area to about 21,876 square feet, with an annual rent of $260,090 until June 30, 2025. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor adjustments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property on behalf of the Human Services Agency, to amend the lease of real property at 2 Gough Street, with RACHRIS, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, adding 7,938 square feet for a total of 21,876 square feet for the remainder of the term expiring on June 30, 2025, at an initial base rent of $260,090 per year, with one option to extend for three years, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligation or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution extends the rental housing agreement for Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands by 10 years, lasting until June 30, 2034, with an option to extend for an additional three years. It involves the Treasure Island Development Authority and the John Stewart Company.

Resolution approving the seventh amendment to the Sublease and Property Management Agreement for Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands Market Rate Rental Housing between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the John Stewart Company to extend the term by 10 years from June 30, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2034, with a three year option to extend.

This ordinance creates a special sign district for the shopping center at 555 9th Street, allowing for modified sign regulations. It also confirms that the changes align with environmental standards and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 555 9th Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3781, Lot No. 003, and to modify sign controls for the existing shopping center; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance approves a development agreement for the Stonestown Development Project, which will include affordable and market-rate housing, as well as six acres of open space on a 30-acre site in southwest San Francisco. It also confirms compliance with various city codes and regulations related to the project.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Stonestown NW Parcel LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Stonestown Shopping Center, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and Stonestown Anchor Acquisition, L.P, a Delaware limited partnership, for the Stonestown Development Project at the approximately 30-acre site generally bounded by 19th Avenue to the east, Buckingham Way to the south and west, and Rolph Nicol Jr. Playground and Eucalyptus Drive to the north, in the southwest part of San Francisco, including affordable and market rate housing and approximately six acres of open space; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Planning Code, Administrative Code, Subdivision Code, Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, and Public Works Code, and ratifying actions taken and authorizing future actions to be taken in connection with the Development Agreement, as defined herein.

The resolution approves the purchase of a property at 624 Laguna Street for $13.8 million, including closing costs. It authorizes the Director of Property to finalize the purchase agreement and confirms that the acquisition aligns with city planning policies and environmental regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 624 Laguna Street (“Property”); approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property, for the purchase price of $13,780,000 plus an estimated $20,000 for typical closing costs, for a total amount of $13,800,000 from PACIFICA SFO LLC, a California limited liability company (“Purchase Agreement”); 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; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 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 resolution allows the City to lease 387 square feet of space at the Main Library to The Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library for five years at an annual rent of $15,555.84, with options for three additional five-year extensions and annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of 387 square feet of space at the Main Library located at 100 Larkin Street, with The Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library, a non-profit 501(c)(3), for an initial five-year term at an annual base rent of $15,555.84 (or the monthly amount of $1,296.32), with annual CPI increases to base rent and three additional five-year extension options, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a loan of up to $52,362,512 to fund the third phase of infrastructure improvements and housing development for the Sunnydale Project, which aims to create up to 1,770 units of various types of housing. It also confirms that the loan agreement aligns with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Sunnydale Phase 3 Infrastructure, LLC, a California limited liability company, for a total loan amount not to exceed $52,362,512 to finance the third phase of infrastructure improvements and housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1770 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Sunnydale HOPE SF Development (“Sunnydale Project”); and adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves a five-year lease agreement for office space at Bayview Plaza for the Department of Public Health, with an annual base rent of $554,347 and 3% yearly increases. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary amendments or extensions to the lease without significantly altering the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to execute a Lease Agreement for the term of five years with two five-year options to extend the term for continued use of office space with the Bayview Plaza, LLC, located at 3801-3rd Street, Suite 400, at a base rent of $554,347 per year (approximately $37.39 per square foot) with 3% annual rent increases effective upon approval of the Resolution and upon execution of the Lease by the Director of Property; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Lease Agreement or this Resolution.