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Ordinance#250597
May 30, 2025

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 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. 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) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, to enable the City to use the interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for those baseline programs.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
38-0
Ordinance#250608
May 30, 2025

This ordinance changes some permit fees related to public works, including waiving fees for café tables, chairs, and minor sidewalk encroachments. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works and Subdivision Codes to modify certain permit fees, including waiving fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise registrants and certain minor sidewalk encroachments that are appurtenant building features, and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter
46-0 /1
Ordinance#250592
May 30, 2025

This ordinance updates the fees that the Department of Building Inspection charges and creates new subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building, Subdivision, and Administrative Codes to adjust fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection and to establish Subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
42-0 /3
Ordinance#250609
May 30, 2025

The ordinance allows the City to reallocate about $34.8 million from the Our City, Our Home Fund to provide services for homelessness through Fiscal Year 2026-27, while also permitting additional spending on homelessness programs if revenues exceed budgeted amounts. It temporarily lifts funding limits for short-term rental subsidies to better address homelessness needs.

Ordinance authorizing the City to reallocate approximately $34,777,000 in prior appropriated revenue and unappropriated earned interest within the Our City, Our Home (“OCOH”) Fund, to allow the City to use revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax through Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 for certain types of services to address homelessness, notwithstanding the expenditure percentages set forth in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810; where future revenue and interest to the OCOH Fund exceeds amounts appropriated in the adopted budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, authorizing the City to expend up to $19,100,000 of such additional revenues and interest on any programs to address homelessness as described in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810, without regard to the expenditure percentages in that section; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these reallocations are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
71-7 /1
Resolution#250613
May 30, 2025

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco during that period.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
40-0 /1
Resolution#250615
May 30, 2025

The resolution allows certain city services, such as security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can be provided at a lower cost than by city employees. This includes services for various departments like the Board of Supervisors, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Department.

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).

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
24-0
Resolution#250619
May 30, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into a grant agreement with the California Department of Social Services for nearly $9.9 million to build a substance use disorder residential facility on Treasure Island, with funding available until June 30, 2029. It also permits the Department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement and outlines the process for the grantor to seek a receiver if the City defaults.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on execution of the Grant Agreement, through June 30, 2029, between the City and County of San Francisco ("City"), acting by and through its Department of Public Health ("DPH"), and California Department of Social Services and its third party administrator Horne LLP, under the Community Care Expansion Program, having anticipated revenue to the City of $9,895,834 for construction of a substance use disorder (SUD) residential step-down facility at Parcel E1.2, Treasure Island, including a Permitted and Restricted Use; authorizing DPH to accept and expend an increase to the grant award; authorizing the Grantor to apply for a Receiver in the event of the City’s default; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
24-0
Resolution#250620
May 30, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a grant of approximately $2.49 million from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at supporting housing and homelessness initiatives. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to finalize the grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,489,698.63 from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through San Francisco Health Authority, a local governmental entity doing business as the San Francisco Health Plan (“Health Plan” or “SFHP”) for participation in a program entitled, “Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (“HHIP”) Expanding San Francisco Department of Public Health Recuperative Care Community Supports,” for a term of one year, one month, and sixteen days from May 15, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a), to the Director of Health to approve a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health, and SFHP.

HousingPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
24-0
Hearing#250554
May 29, 2025

The hearing is for people to express their opinions about the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street Project, which involves demolishing two buildings and constructing two new ones, while renovating others and increasing residential care suites. This project aims to add significant institutional space and improve existing facilities in the area.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street Project (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts), identified in Planning Case No. 2022-009819ENV, issued by the Planning Commission through Motion No. 21726, dated April 17, 2025, the project would allow the demolition of two of the five existing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) and construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures; the proposed project would renovate two of the other existing buildings and make improvements to the Julia Morgan Building; the project would add approximately 58,380 square feet of institutional use and increase the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109. (District 2) (Appellant: Tania Albukerk, on behalf of Save the Marina's Heritage) (Filed: May 19, 2025)

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Hearing#250558
May 29, 2025

This legislation is a hearing to discuss a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street that involves demolishing two existing buildings, constructing two new ones, and renovating others to increase residential care suites from 86 to 109. The project seeks approval for changes to existing zoning requirements and has been filed for public input.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 209.2, 303, and 304 for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts) identified in Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21727, dated April 17, 2025, to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow the demolition of two of the five existing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) and construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, and make improvements to the Julia Morgan building; the project will add approximately 58,380 square feet of institutional use and increase the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109; under the PUD, the project is seeking an exception to Rear Yard (Planning Code, Section 134) requirements. (District 2) (Appellants: Tania Albukerk, on behalf of Save the Marina’s Heritage; Mary Linde, on behalf of San Francisco Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society) (Filed May 19, 2025)

HousingPublic SafetyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Hearing#250562
May 29, 2025

This legislation involves a hearing for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street, which includes demolishing two existing buildings and constructing two new ones, along with renovations to other structures on the site. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections regarding the project's approval.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, designated Landmark No. 320 (Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society), within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts), identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, issued by the Historic Preservation Commission by Motion No. 494, dated April 17, 2025, to allow demolition of two noncontributing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) on the site, construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, make improvements to the Julia Morgan building, and site alterations; determined to be appropriate for and consistent with the purposes of Article 10 of the Planning Code, and to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for rehabilitation. (District 2) (Appellant: Mary Linde, on behalf of San Francisco Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society) (Filed May 19, 2025)

HousingPublic SafetyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Motion#250564
May 29, 2025

This motion disapproves the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of a project at 3400 Laguna Street while conditionally approving a different version of the project with new conditions. The final decision will depend on the Board adopting written findings to support this determination.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission by its Motion 494 to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; and conditionally approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for the same Planning Case with different conditions, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

HousingPublic SafetyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
18-2
Ordinance#250487
May 28, 2025

This ordinance aims to ensure fair distribution of homeless shelters and behavioral health facilities by preventing new City-funded ones from being placed in neighborhoods that already have a higher proportion of such services compared to their unsheltered population. It also prohibits new shelters from being located within 300 feet of existing ones, though the Board of Supervisors can waive these rules if deemed beneficial for the public.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to promote equitable access to shelter and behavioral health services by prohibiting the City from siting a new, City-funded homeless shelter, transitional housing facility, or certain behavioral health residential care and treatment facilities (collectively, “Covered Facilities”) in a neighborhood where the neighborhood’s share of the City’s shelter and transitional housing beds exceeds the neighborhood’s share of the City’s unsheltered persons, and prohibiting the City from siting a new City-funded homeless shelter within 300 feet of an existing homeless shelter; and authorizing the Board of Supervisors to waive these prohibitions upon a finding that approving the Covered Facility or homeless shelter at the proposed location is in the public interest; and providing that this ordinance shall sunset on December 31, 2031.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
24-4
Ordinance#250542
May 28, 2025

The ordinance allows more flexibility for businesses in certain districts by permitting various non-retail and retail uses on the ground and upper floors, with specific conditions and timelines. It also updates requirements for ground floor transparency and modifies definitions related to signage and non-residential uses for development fees.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) principally permit certain non-retail sales and service uses, including general office, design professional, business services, non-retail professional services, and trade offices, on the ground floor in the C-3 (“Downtown Commercial”) Districts through December 31, 2030, after which such uses will be conditionally permitted, and make accompanying revisions to required ground floor uses and Floor Area Ratio; 2) principally permit retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above in the RC (“Residential-Commercial”) Districts; 3) principally permit non-retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above, and conditionally permit catering and laboratory uses on the ground floor in the RC Districts; 4) update transparency and fenestration requirements for ground floor actives uses and exempt child care facilities, homeless shelters, mortuaries, religious institutions, reproductive health clinics, and school uses from those requirements; 5) modify the definition of a Window Sign; 6) modify Planning review and approval of changes in copy of a Sign and Wall and Window Signs applied to doors, windows, or building facades; 7) modify the definition of a Non-Residential Use for the purposes of certain development impact fee waivers; and 8) modify permitted and required ground floor uses in the RH-DTR (“Rincon Hill Downtown Residential”) District, including uses in certain historic buildings, subject to various conditions; 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
16-0
Resolution#250627
May 28, 2025

This resolution allows the American Express Centurion Lounge to temporarily move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 while Terminal 3 undergoes construction for about two years. It also reduces the minimum annual payment and promotional charge during this period and extends the lease term until November 5, 2031.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Domestic Terminal 3 Common Use Club Lease No. 13-0006 between American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, to temporarily relocate the American Express Centurion Lounge from its Terminal 3 premises to Terminal 2 during the construction of the Terminal 3 West construction project, expected to last approximately two years, with a temporary decrease of the Minimum Annual Guarantee amount to $2,025,827.70 and of the annual Promotional Charge to $9,035 and a day to day extension of the Lease term from July 18, 2014, through November 5, 2031, during the temporary operation of the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#250541
May 28, 2025

This ordinance simplifies the process for businesses to set up café tables, chairs, and merchandise displays in public spaces by replacing permit requirements and fees with a registration system. It also removes certain minor encroachment permit requirements and exempts these setups from the Shared Spaces Program.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline the approval of certain encroachments in the public right-of-way, to establish a registration requirement in place of all permit requirements and fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise, and to eliminate minor encroachment permit requirements and right-of-way occupancy fees for appurtenant building features; amending the Administrative Code to exempt café tables and chairs and display merchandise from the Shared Spaces Program; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Hearing#250552
May 28, 2025

This hearing focuses on the 2025 Housing Element, discussing rezoning and policies related to affordable housing, tenant protections, and support for small businesses. The Planning Department and Mayor's Office will provide presentations on these topics.

Hearing on the 2025 Housing Element Rezoning and related policies including, but not limited to, affordable housing, tenant protections, and small business support; and requesting the Planning Department and Mayor's Office to present.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
3-0
Ordinance#250284
May 23, 2025

This ordinance allows for the repair and relocation of certain existing structures that do not comply with current zoning laws, grants noncomplying status to unpermitted residential structures built before 2003, and permits accessory structures up to 10 feet tall and 120 square feet without needing a building permit. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
29-0
Resolution#250580
May 23, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement for $13,871,295 to provide home-delivered nutrition services for older adults, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Self-Help for the Elderly for the provision of Home-Delivered Nutrition Services for Older Adults Program, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $13,871,295; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250581
May 22, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement with Meals on Wheels San Francisco to provide home-delivered meal services to older adults, totaling up to $37,127,237. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Meals on Wheels San Francisco for the provision of Home-Delivered Meal Nutrition Services to Older Adults, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $37,127,237; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#250576
May 21, 2025

This ordinance reduces the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications businesses by reclassifying them to a lower tax category starting January 1, 2026. It also allows these businesses to continue receiving tax credits for opening physical locations in designated areas of the city.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications business activities by moving those activities from Category 5 to Category 4, beginning January 1, 2026, for purposes of the gross receipts tax and the homelessness gross receipts tax; and to retain taxpayers’ eligibility to take the tax credit for opening a physical location in designated areas of the City, as applied to gross receipts from telecommunications business activities.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
22-0 /1
Ordinance#250386
May 21, 2025

The ordinance allows the City of San Francisco to issue Certificates of Participation to prepay rental payments owed under a lease agreement with U.S. Bank Trust Company. It also approves various related agreements and grants authority to city officials to manage the process.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series from time to time ("Certificates"), to prepay rental payments due to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor project trustee, due under a Project Lease, dated as of July 1, 2017, by and between the Project Trustee and the City and County of San Francisco (“City”); approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as project trustee ("Master Lease Project Trustee") (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Master Lease Project Trustee for the lease to the Master Lease Project Trustee and lease back to the City of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 747 Howard Street within the City, or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of Escrow Agreement (including certain indemnities contained therein), between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as escrow agent; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates of Participation; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates of Participation; approving modifications to documents, including the release of property; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
21-0 /2
Hearing#250528
May 20, 2025

This hearing seeks input from city departments and stakeholders on potential updates to a 2021 ordinance requiring annual reports on overdose prevention policies. It follows the passage of the "Recovery First" Ordinance, which prioritizes long-term recovery from substance use disorders in San Francisco's drug policy.

Hearing to solicit input from relevant City departments and stakeholders regarding potential updates to the 2021 Ordinance mandating, through Administrative Code, Section 15.17, annual reports on "Overdose Prevention Policies;” this hearing follows the final passage of the “Recovery First” Ordinance, which establishes long-term recovery from substance use disorders as the primary objective of San Francisco's drug policy; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Emergency Management's "Healthy Streets Operation Center," and Human Services Agency to report.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder
3-0
Ordinance#250507
May 20, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Chime Financial, Inc. for approximately $2.95 million, which involves claims related to various taxes and fees. This settlement resolves disputes over gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, commercial rents taxes, and business registration fees.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit and claims filed by Chime Financial, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,949,467; the lawsuit was filed on February 28, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-612727; entitled Chime Financial, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the claims were filed on May 29, 2024, and February 4, 2025; the lawsuit and claims involve claims for refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes, and business registration fees; other material terms of the settlement relate to Chime Financial, Inc.’s filing position with respect to City taxes.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250460
May 20, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to spend over $2.3 million from the South of Market Community Stabilization Fund to support residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the SoMa area from mid-2025 to mid-2027. The funding aims to address various impacts on the community during this period.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend South of Market (SoMa) Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $2,325,548 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
14-0
Resolution#250549
May 20, 2025

This resolution approves the issuance of up to $165 million in tax-exempt bonds by The Sequoias San Francisco to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, renovation, and furnishing of senior residential and care services. It is part of a plan by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to support these facilities.

Resolution approving for purposes of Section 147(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the issuance of tax-exempt obligations pursuant to a plan of finance by California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $165,000,00 to be issued by The Sequoias San Francisco, for the purpose of financing (including reimbursing) and refinancing the acquisition, construction, renovation, equipping and furnishing of senior residential and care services and certain other matters relating thereto.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Stephen Sherrill
11-0 /1
Resolution#241146
May 20, 2025

This resolution approves the Public Works Commission's Annual Statement of Purpose, which outlines its responsibilities and goals as required by the city charter. It must be reviewed and approved by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving the Public Works Commission’s Statement of Purpose to fulfill the requirements of Charter, Section 4.102(2), which requires the Commission develop and keep current an Annual Statement of Purpose outlining its areas of jurisdiction, authorities, purpose and goals, subject to review and approval by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#250574
May 19, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with the Archdiocese of San Francisco for $247,500 due to property damage and economic losses from flooding caused by a broken water pipeline. The lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Archdiocese of San Francisco Parish and School Juridic Persons Real Property Support Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $247,500; the lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-25-623430; entitled Archdiocese of San Francisco Parish and School Juridic Persons Real Property Support Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage and economic losses arising from flooding caused by a water transmission pipeline break.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250579
May 19, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement for $11,125,299 to provide Congregate Nutrition Services for older adults, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Self-Help for the Elderly for the provision of Congregate Nutrition Services for Older Adults Program, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $11,125,299; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#250257
May 19, 2025

The ordinance allows certain tourist hotels and motels to be temporarily used for interim housing while maintaining their hotel classification, and it permits the reestablishment of hotel use for specific Shelter-In-Place hotels. It also amends the Building Code to support this change without altering the property's occupancy classification.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow certain tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without thereby abandoning or discontinuing the hotel use classification under that Code, and authorizing the reestablishment of hotel use for certain Shelter-In-Place hotels; amending the Building Code to allow Interim Housing without thereby changing the underlying occupancy classification of the property, allowing reestablishment of hotel use for Shelter-In-Place hotels; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
38-0
Ordinance#250454
May 19, 2025

This ordinance allows the Port of San Francisco to bypass certain contracting rules for renovations done by CAST at Large LLC at Pier 29. It was approved to facilitate a lease agreement with the Port.

Ordinance waiving the contracting requirements of the Administrative Code for tenant improvements performed by CAST at Large LLC, a prospective Port tenant, or its agents, for a lease with the Port of San Francisco for property at Pier 29, approved by the Port Commission.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
22-0 /2
Resolution#250578
May 16, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract with Arcadis U.S. Inc. for construction management services related to the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project, raising the total contract amount to $68.5 million and extending the duration to May 2029. This ensures that the project receives the necessary management support to be completed on schedule.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0068, Biosolids Digester Facilities Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services, with Arcadis U.S. Inc., increasing the contract amount by $26,500,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $68,500,000, and increasing the contract duration by three years and nine months for a new total contract duration of 10 years and nine months, for the period of August 28, 2018, through May 27, 2029, to reflect the current schedule and budget for the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project, and to ensure continued qualified and experienced construction management support through the completion of the new biosolids digester facilities, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#241198
May 16, 2025

The ordinance establishes the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing for increased density and modifications to zoning rules for a residential project at Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District (SUD), at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, allowing a density bonus and modifications to existing zoning controls for a residential project in the SUD, subject to specified conditions; 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 pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
25-0 /1
Ordinance#241071
May 16, 2025

This ordinance aims to update the city's Project Labor Agreement to include multi-family affordable housing projects and require certain subcontractors to adhere to the agreement if they receive contracts over $5 million. It also proposes to extend the duration of the agreement from 20 to 30 years, lasting until July 14, 2050.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the City Administrator to negotiate amendments to the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that would incorporate into the PLA multi-family affordable housing projects constructed under an agreement with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, make subject to the PLA subcontractors for PLA-covered projects that qualify as Local Business Enterprises once they have been awarded over $5,000,000 for work on covered projects, and extend the term of the PLA from 20 to 30 years, until July 14, 2050.

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
no vote
Ordinance#250316
May 15, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with IBM for approximately $2.66 million, which includes claims for overpaid taxes from 2019 to 2022. This settlement resolves the legal dispute filed by IBM in October 2024.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by International Business Machines Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,659,826.83 plus interest; the lawsuit was filed on October 28, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-619318; entitled International Business Machines Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves claims for refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes paid to the City for the 2019 to 2022 tax years, plus interest.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
22-0 /1
Hearing#250502
May 13, 2025

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the final report from the Residential Care and Treatment Workgroup, which focuses on improving behavioral health placements for individuals with complex needs. It also requests reports from the Office of the Controller and the Department of Public Health on this matter.

Hearing on the findings of the Residential Care and Treatment Workgroup’s final report, entitled “Expanding Behavioral Health Placements for a Complex Population;” and requesting the Office of the Controller and Department of Public Health to report.

HousingPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder
3-0
Resolution#250518
May 13, 2025

The resolution approves an amendment to the lease for a temporary shelter at 2177 Jerrold Avenue, allowing for up to $1,246,746 in improvements, including utility upgrades, without changing the lease term. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease.

Resolution approving the First Amendment and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to amend the lease with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC, as landlord of the real property located at 2177 Jerrold Avenue (“Property”), for continued use as a temporary shelter program, submitted under Chapter 21B of the Administrative Code as a Core Initiative Lease; authorizing the City's contribution of up to $1,246,746 for additional improvements, including any pre-development costs incurred, for a utilities upgrade at the property, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 2, 2024, through January 1, 2039; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
28-0
Resolution#250483
May 13, 2025

This resolution approves a 14-year lease agreement with SkyChargers, LLC for a Direct Current Fast Charging Hub at the San Francisco Airport, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of $190,000 for the first year.

Resolution approving the Direct Current Fast Charging Hub Lease, Lease No. 25-0061 with SkyChargers, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, for a term of 14 years with one two-year option to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $190,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0 /1
Resolution#250469
May 13, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor or their representative to vote in favor of renewing and expanding a special district that funds improvements in the Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill areas. It specifically pertains to city-owned properties that will be assessed for funding within that district.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to cast assessment ballots in the affirmative for the proposed renewal and expansion of a property and business improvement district known as the Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District, with respect to certain parcels of real property owned by the City that would be subject to assessment in said district.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Shamann Walton
15-0 /1
Ordinance#241210
May 9, 2025

This ordinance requires the city to notify residents about any rezoning efforts that align with Housing Element law. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law; 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 pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Jackie Fielder
19-7
Resolution#250451
May 6, 2025

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the grant agreement between the San Francisco Adult Probation Department and UC San Francisco for case management services. The total grant amount is now $17,100,000, and the grant term has been extended to June 30, 2027.

Resolution approving a second amendment to the grant agreement between the San Francisco Adult Probation Department and The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its San Francisco Campus, for case management services; to increase the not to exceed grant amount by $7,766,698 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,100,000; and to extend the grant term by two years from June 30, 2025, for a total term of November 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0 /1
Resolution#250490
May 6, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to accept nearly $8 million in grant funds to support a program called HEARTTSS, which focuses on housing and recovery services for individuals. It also permits the department to make minor adjustments to the grant agreement without significantly changing the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Grant Agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections (“BSCC”) for a total amount not to exceed $7,999,999 of Proposition 47 Grant Program, Cohort 4 grant funds; to retroactively accept and expend those funds for a program, entitled “Housing, Expungement and Recovery through Treatment and Support Services” or “HEARTTSS,” for costs incurred October 3, 2024, through June 30, 2028; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
11-0 /1
Resolution#250369
May 6, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor or their representative to vote in favor of renewing and expanding the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District, which will involve assessing certain city-owned properties in that area. The goal is to enhance local services and improvements through this district.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to cast an assessment ballot in the affirmative for the proposed renewal and expansion of a property and business improvement district to be named the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District, with respect to certain parcels of real property owned by the City that would be subject to assessment in said district.

HousingTransportationBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar, Chyanne Chen
12-0 /1
Resolution#241093
May 6, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a $45 million grant to improve infrastructure related to three housing development projects in San Francisco. The funding will support the development of thousands of housing units, including public, affordable, and market-rate options, through 2031.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute a Standard Agreement with California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD” or “Department”) under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program - Catalytic Qualifying Infill Area for a total award of $45,000,000 disbursed by HCD as a grant to the City for infrastructure improvements for 1) 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”), 2) housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1700 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Potrero HOPE SF Development (“Potrero Project”), and 3) housing development related to the mixed-use urban village including up to 1575 units of affordable and market rate housing commonly known as the India Basin Development (“India Basin Project”) for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2031, and as amended.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
no vote