Legislation

This ordinance requires the Department of Elections to increase the use of vote-by-mail ballots for municipal elections and promotes their use in all elections. It aims to make voting more accessible for residents.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to require the Department of Elections to expand use of vote-by-mail ballots at exclusively municipal elections and encourage further use of vote-by-mail ballots in all elections.

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.

This resolution designates Clinton Reilly Communications, operating as The San Francisco Examiner, as the official newspaper for the City and County of San Francisco to publish all official advertisements for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It has been passed and is now in effect.

Resolution designating Clinton Reilly Communications, dba The San Francisco Examiner, to be the official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for all official advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

This resolution designates specific community periodicals to serve as outreach publications for various neighborhoods and communities in San Francisco, including the LGBTQ, Chinese, Hispanic, and Black communities, among others. It aims to enhance communication and outreach efforts within these diverse groups for the fiscal year 2021-2022.

Resolution designating Bar Media, Inc. (dba Bay Area Reporter) to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community; World Journal SF, LLC. to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese community; El Reportero, LLC. to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Hispanic community; SF Bay View, Inc. (dba San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Bayview and Hunter’s Point neighborhoods; San Francisco Bay Times to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro and Noe Valley neighborhoods; the Bar Media, Inc. (dba Bay Area Reporter) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro and Noe Valley neighborhoods; The Noe Valley Voice to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Noe Valley neighborhood; Street Media Media LLC (dba Marina Times) to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Marina, Cow Hollow, Russian Hill, Nob Hill, North Beach and Embarcadero neighborhoods; Accion Latina (dba El Tecolote Newspaper) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Mission neighborhood; Wind Newspaper to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinatown neighborhood; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

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

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

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 resolution approves the annual report for the Tourism Improvement District and Moscone Expansion District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as required by state law. It ensures compliance with the management agreement between the district and the city.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Tourism Improvement District and Moscone Expansion District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for the district's operations and finances.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020. It is a requirement under California law and the districts' agreements with the city.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600 et seq.), Section 36650, and the Districts' management agreements with the City, Section 3.4.

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) allow neighborhood-serving Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts with conditional use authorization; 2) change the provision for abandonment of a use that exceeds a use size maximum in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; 3) allow re-establishment of a nonconforming use size in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts under certain circumstances; 4) change the use size limit and use size maximum in the Chinatown Community Business District; 5) exempt Institutional Community uses and Legacy Business Restaurants in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts from use size limits; 6) allow lot mergers under certain conditions in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; and 7) exclude the portion of Powell Street south of Union Street from the North Beach Financial Service, Limited Financial Service, and Business or Professional Service Subdistrict; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

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

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

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

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

This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $136,000 grant from UCSF to support the Community Construction Outreach Program, which connects local residents with contractors for UCSF projects. The goal is to ensure that 30% of the workforce on these projects comes from the local community during the specified grant period.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $136,000 from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) for supporting the Community Construction Outreach Program with referrals of local residents to contractors on UCSF projects to meet the volunteer 30% goal during the grant period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.

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

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

This 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.

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 three-year agreement for using space and communication services in a data center in Rancho Cordova, California, at a monthly cost of $52,940. The total expenditure for the agreement will not exceed $2,015,960.70.

Resolution authorizing and approving a renewal agreement for the use of space and communication services within an existing data center located at 3101 Gold Center Drive, Rancho Cordova, California from the State of California Technology Agency, Office of Technology Services, for a three-year term, commencing on July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, at a monthly base rate of $52,940 for a total annual rate of $639,480 in a total amount not to exceed $2,015,960.70.

This resolution approves a list of projects in San Francisco that will receive funding from the state's Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The funds are part of California's Road Repair and Accountability Act aimed at improving road conditions.

Resolution approving the list of projects to be funded by Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds as established by California Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

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

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

This 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 changes to a contract with Catherine Wagner LLC to extend its duration and increase its funding by $15,906 for a total of $328,376. The contract involves providing designs and consulting for artwork in the Central Subway, extending the agreement from June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021.

Resolution retroactively approving Modification Nos. 3 and 4 to extend the contract and to increase the amount of the contract by $15,906 for a total amount not to exceed $328,376; and approving Modification No. 5 to extend the term of the contract for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Catherine Wagner LLC, to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves two contract modifications with Paramedia, LLC, extending the contract period for artwork design and installation in the Central Subway until December 31, 2021, without increasing the contract amount of $536,550. It retroactively extends the contract term to June 29, 2021, and ensures the continuation of services provided by the Arts Commission and Municipal Transportation Agency.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 2 to extend the term to June 29, 2021; and approving Contract Modification No. 3 to extend the term for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $536,550 between the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Paramedia, LLC, to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves a one-year extension of a contract with artist Tomie Arai for design and consultation on artwork for the Central Subway, retroactively covering the period from March 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021. The total contract amount remains unchanged at $290,500.

Resolution retroactively approving Modification No. 3 between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Tomie Arai to extend the term of the contract for one year for a total term of March 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $290,500 to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves an extension of a contract for artwork design and installation in the Central Subway, retroactively covering the period from June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021, without changing the contract amount of $458,823. It involves the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, White Light Inc., and Werner Klotz Public Art Inc.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 4 to extend the term of the contract for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no change to the contract amount of $458,823 between the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, White Light Inc. and Werner Klotz Public Art Inc., to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves a two-year extension of a contract with artist Yumei Hou for design and consultation services related to artwork in the Central Subway, maintaining the original contract amount of $60,500. The contract now runs from March 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 2 between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Yumei Hou to extend the term of the contract for two years for a total term of March 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $60,500 to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

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 hearing focuses on how the city supports small businesses and provides an update on the implementation of Proposition H, which was approved by voters in November 2020. Various city departments will report on their processes and services related to starting a small business in San Francisco.

Hearing regarding City processes and services as it relates to starting a small business in San Francisco and an update on the implementation of Proposition H passed by voters in November 2020; and requesting the Office of Small Business, Small Business Commission, Department of Building Inspection, Planning Department, Planning Commission, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Department of Public Health, Public Works, and Municipal Transportation Agency to report.

This resolution approves changes to an advertising agreement with Intersection Media, LLC, allowing for reduced payments due to COVID-19 impacts and adding new advertising opportunities in Central Subway stations. It also extends the contract for an additional five years.

Resolution retroactively approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for advertising on Municipal Transportation Agency vehicles and other property with Intersection Media, LLC, to reduce the minimum annual guarantee payments from March 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022, due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic; to add an advertising program in the Central Subway stations and tunnel; and to exercise the second five-year option to extend the contract.

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.

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to secure and use a $5,768,000 grant for the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park, with a commitment to maintain the project until 2050. It also authorizes the filing of a Declaration of Restriction on specific property to ensure compliance with the grant conditions.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,768,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide Park and Community Revitalization Program to support the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park Project; approving the Grant Contract that requires the Department to maintain the project for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2050, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department's General Manager to file a Declaration of Restriction against the property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 011, providing the restrictions contained in the Grant Contract will apply until June 30, 2050.