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Resolution#240611
May 31, 2024

This resolution approves the budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the fiscal years 2024-2025. It allows the agency, which operates as the successor to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, to allocate funds for its projects and operations.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (“OCII”) operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
15-0
Resolution#240613
May 31, 2024

This resolution allows the city to hire a private contractor to provide security services for the Office of the Medical Examiner at a lower cost than if city employees performed the same work. It has been officially approved by the city.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for Security Services for the Office of the Medical Examiner at 1 Newhall Street for the General Services Agency - Administrative Services.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
14-0 /1
Resolution#240591
May 31, 2024

This resolution allows Faight Collective SF LLC to obtain a liquor license for their music venue, The Faight, at 475 Haight Street. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it benefits the community.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Faight Collective SF LLC, to do business as The Faight located at 475 Haight Street (District 5), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240610
May 31, 2024

This resolution approves the interim budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the fiscal years 2024-2025, which operates as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. It ensures funding for community development projects and initiatives during this period.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024-2025 Interim Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#240408
May 29, 2024

This ordinance waives fees for temporarily closing streets for events organized by certain community-serving groups, including nonprofit arts organizations and small businesses. It aims to support local events that benefit the community.

Ordinance amending the Transportation Code to waive fees related to the temporary closure of streets for events organized by community-serving nonprofit arts and culture organizations, small businesses, merchant associations, neighborhood resident associations, and property and business improvement districts.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
16-0
Ordinance#240263
May 29, 2024

This ordinance allows liquor stores to operate in specific buildings on certain lots within the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental assessment is valid and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit liquor stores in the buildings located on Assessor’s Block, 1215 Lots 018-089 within the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District; 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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#240503
May 29, 2024

This ordinance allows a designated curbside shared space on the 100 Block of Clipper Street, using both the parking lane and sidewalk, while waiving certain administrative requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow a curbside shared space occupying both the parking lane and sidewalk space on the 100 Block of Clipper Street, at the intersection with Church Street, to be defined as a curbside shared space, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Charter Amendment#240547
May 28, 2024

This legislation establishes a Commission Streamlining Task Force to recommend changes to the City’s boards and commissions for better government efficiency. It also allows the Task Force to propose an ordinance to implement these changes, which would take effect within 90 days unless the Board of Supervisors rejects it by a two-thirds vote.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the Commission Streamlining Task Force charged with making recommendations to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors about ways to modify, eliminate, or combine the City’s appointive boards and commissions to improve the administration of City government; require the City Attorney to prepare a Charter Amendment to implement the Task Force’s recommendations relating to Charter commissions, for consideration by the Board of Supervisors; and authorize the Task Force to introduce an ordinance to effectuate its recommendations relating to appointive boards and commissions codified in the Municipal Code, which ordinance shall go into effect within 90 days unless rejected by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

TransportationGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
11-2
Charter Amendment#240551
May 28, 2024

This legislation allows registered nurses in San Francisco to buy up to three years of retirement service credit for their previous work as per diem nurses, provided they meet certain work hour requirements. It also transfers public safety communications personnel into a different retirement plan starting January 4, 2025.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to allow registered nurses, who are or become members of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System and have worked an average of 32 hours or more per week for at least one year, to purchase up to three years of service credit for time previously worked as per diem nurses; and to move public safety communications personnel (911 dispatchers, supervisors, and coordinators) from the miscellaneous retirement plans to the miscellaneous safety retirement plan, for compensation earned on and after January 4, 2025; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

Public SafetyTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
13-0
Resolution#240498
May 28, 2024

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).

HousingTransportationPublic Health
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#240516
May 28, 2024

The ordinance establishes a formal agreement between the City and various labor unions regarding employment terms and conditions, effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It aims to ensure fair labor practices and collaboration between the city and these unions.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Crafts Coalition: the Bricklayers and Allied Crafts, Local 3; Hod Carriers of LIUNA, Local 261; Carpet, Linoleum and Soft Tile Workers, Local 12; Plasterers and Cement Masons, Local 300; Glaziers, Architectural Metal and Glass Workers, Local Union No. 718; International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artist and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada, Local 16; International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, Reinforcing Iron Workers, Riggers and Machinery Movers, Local 377; Plasterers and Shophands, Local 66; United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local 40; International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers, Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union No. 104; and Teamsters, Local 853, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240525
May 28, 2024

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Attorneys Association, outlining terms and conditions for their collaboration. It will take effect on July 1, 2024, and remain in place until June 30, 2027.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Attorneys Association, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

Transportation
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240526
May 28, 2024

This ordinance formalizes an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives’ Association, which will be in effect from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It implements the decisions made by an Arbitration Board regarding the terms of this agreement.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the decision and award of the Arbitration Board under Charter, Section A8.409-4, establishing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives’ Association, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

Transportation
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#231145
May 24, 2024

This ordinance establishes a policy for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to use driver-safety video analytics technology. It aims to enhance safety measures for public transportation while ensuring proper oversight and accountability.

Ordinance approving a Surveillance Technology Policy for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) use of Driver-Safety Video Analytics.

Public SafetyTransportation
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#231075
May 24, 2024

The ordinance closes the Great Highway Extension south of Sloat Boulevard to vehicles, creating a multi-use trail and enhancing shoreline resilience as part of the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to close the Great Highway Extension, beginning at Sloat Boulevard and extending south for a distance of approximately 3,317 feet, to vehicles to allow for a multi-use trail and to improve shoreline resilience as part of the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project; making an associated finding under the California Vehicle Code; making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240467
May 23, 2024

This resolution allows Ayob's Community Market Corp. to obtain a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at their location on Mission Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Ayob's Community Market Corp., doing business as Evergreen Market, located at 3250 Mission Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240631
May 23, 2024

This resolution allows Tofino Wines Inc. to transfer a beer and wine liquor license for their business at 340 Balboa Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Tofino Wines Inc., to do business as Tomorrows Wine located at 340 Balboa Street (District 1), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240581
May 23, 2024

The resolution approves a settlement of $42,125 between the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the City of San Francisco regarding violations related to onsite boiler testing at the Hall of Justice. It resolves all claims between the two parties, with each responsible for their own costs.

Resolution approving settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) against the City and County of San Francisco for $42,125; the claim involves the resolution of notices of violation issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to the City and County of San Francisco concerning alleged violations of testing requirements governing onsite boilers at the Hall of Justice facility located at 850 Bryant Street; other material terms of the settlement include the resolution of all claims between BAAQMD and the City and County of San Francisco with regard to the dispute, with each party to bear their own costs.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#240490
May 23, 2024

This resolution allows August Hall at 420 Mason Street to obtain a liquor license for on-site sales of alcohol, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on this license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to AH & GLCC LLC., to do business as August Hall located at 420 Mason Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
5-0
Resolution#230779
May 23, 2024

This resolution renames part of Palo Alto Avenue to La Avanzada Street and changes the remaining section to Dellbrook Avenue. The changes affect the segment from 241 Palo Alto Avenue to Dellbrook Avenue and the section between Dellbrook Avenue and Clarendon Avenue.

Resolution renaming a segment of Palo Alto Avenue to La Avanzada Street from its new terminus at 241 Palo Alto Avenue westward to its intersection with Dellbrook Avenue and renaming the remaining segment of Palo Alto Avenue between its intersection with Dellbrook Avenue and its westward terminus at Clarendon Avenue to Dellbrook Avenue.

TransportationEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
6-0
Ordinance#240450
May 22, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Filed
24-0 /1
Ordinance#240451
May 22, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Filed
24-0 /1
Resolution#240566
May 21, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#240492
May 21, 2024

This resolution approves a partnership between the Department of Public Health and the National Association of County and City Health Officials to reduce overdoses through community mentorship from July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, with expected revenue of $98,999 for the city. It also allows the Director of Public Health to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement between the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials for reducing overdose through community approaches mentorship program, for a term of July 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024, including binding arbitration and anticipated revenue to the City of $98,999; and authorizing the Director of DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240562
May 21, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240563
May 21, 2024

This resolution adds the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District to San Francisco's Local Coastal Program and establishes its principal permitted use within the Coastal Zone. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution transmitting to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification an amendment to the Implementation Program portion of the certified Local Coastal Program to add the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District and to designate the principal permitted use within the City’s Coastal Zone for purposes of appeal to the California Coastal Commission; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Ordinance#240475
May 20, 2024

This ordinance allows for the creation of Entertainment Zones in San Francisco where outdoor drinking is permitted during specific events, with certain conditions and insurance requirements. It also establishes an Entertainment Zone on Front Street and permits outdoor alcohol consumption in Shared Space areas if the permit holder has the necessary state license.

Ordinance amending the Administrative, Police, and Transportation Codes to allow the establishment and management of Entertainment Zones in which the outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages during designated events is allowed, subject to certain conditions; to establish insurance requirements for Entertainment Zone events; to establish an Entertainment Zone on Front Street between California Street and Sacramento Street; to allow the outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages in areas subject to a Shared Space permit where the permit holder also holds a permit or license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240501
May 20, 2024

This ordinance aims to simplify the contracting process for Vision Zero transportation projects by allowing certain city agencies to bypass specific environmental and competitive bidding requirements for three years. It is currently pending committee action.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to streamline contracting for Vision Zero transportation projects by authorizing, but not requiring, the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works to expedite contracts by waiving application of the Environment Code and select provisions in other Codes relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, and other requirements, for construction work and professional and other services relating to Vision Zero projects, for a period of three years.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
8-0
Ordinance#240367
May 20, 2024

This ordinance approves the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's use of an Automated Speed Enforcement System to monitor and enforce speed limits. It establishes guidelines for how this surveillance technology will be implemented and managed.

Ordinance approving the Surveillance Technology Policy for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) use of Automated Speed Enforcement System.

Public SafetyTransportation
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
11-0
Resolution#240582
May 17, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC to provide ongoing support for the CleanPowerSF Program. The total contract amount is now capped at $34,745,425, and the duration is extended until April 30, 2025.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. CS-247[R], Customer and Administrative Services for Community Choice Aggregation Program with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC, for continued meter data management, billing, and customer care support for the CleanPowerSF Program, increasing the agreement amount by $2,100,000 for a total not to exceed agreement amount of $34,745,425 and extending the agreement duration by six months from November 1, 2024, for a total agreement duration from November 20, 2015, through April 30, 2025.

TransportationGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240228
May 17, 2024

This ordinance clarifies height limits and permitted uses in the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Special Use District, and establishes a Cultural Center Special Use District as part of the Local Coastal Program. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to clarify the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Special Use District’s height limit and principal permitted use for purposes of the Local Coastal Program; amending the Local Coastal Program to add the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District; amending the Local Coastal Program to designate the principal permitted use within the City’s Coastal Zone for purposes of appeal to the California Coastal Commission; 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240578
May 16, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240465
May 16, 2024

This resolution allows GST LLC to obtain a liquor license for the Great Star Theater at 636 Jackson Street, determining that it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to GST LLC, to do business as Great Star Theater located at 636 Jackson Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
5-0
Resolution#240466
May 16, 2024

This resolution allows Zevi Cafe and Bistro at 67-5th Street to obtain a liquor license for serving alcohol and live music, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure responsible operation.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Mirian and Zelal Inc., to do business as Zevi Cafe and Bistro located at 67-5th Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#240398
May 16, 2024

The ordinance allows the City and County of San Francisco to offer a settlement of up to $350,000 in a lawsuit regarding a collision between a City vehicle and a pedestrian. This lawsuit was originally filed in May 2022 and has since been transferred to a different court.

Ordinance authorizing the service of an Offer To Compromise under Code of Civil Procedure, Section 998, in the lawsuit filed by Michael Christopher Daniel against Emrulkayes Akter and the City and County of San Francisco for up to $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 18, 2022, in Alameda Superior Court, Case No. 22-cv-011434, and transferred by stipulation on December 30, 2022, to Contra Costa Superior Court, Case No. C23-00311; entitled Michael Christopher Daniel v. Emrulkayes Akter, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injuries arising from a collision between a City-owned vehicle and a pedestrian.

Transportation
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240577
May 15, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240471
May 14, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
9-0 /2
Ordinance#240496
May 14, 2024

This ordinance accepts public infrastructure improvements related to the 1629 Market Street Mixed-Use Project, including streets and sidewalks, for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, ensuring compliance with city planning policies.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the 1629 Market Street Mixed-Use Project, including improvements located within portions of Market, Brady, Stevenson, and Colton Streets, Colusa Place, and Chase Court; accepting an irrevocable offer of dedication for right-of-way purposes of real property located at the intersection of Colton and Brady Streets; dedicating this infrastructure and real property to public use; designating this public infrastructure and real property for street and roadway purposes, as applicable; accepting Stevenson Street, a formerly unaccepted street, and other public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish official sidewalk width on portions of the above-mentioned streets; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Motion#240493
May 14, 2024

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Jayshawn Anderson to serve on the Sanitation and Streets Commission for the remainder of a two-year term ending July 1, 2024, and for a new four-year term from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2028. The motion has passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Jayshawn Anderson to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, for the unexpired portion of an initial two-year term ending July 1, 2024, and for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending July 1, 2028.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /2
Ordinance#240571
May 13, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $170,000 to be paid to the City of San Francisco in relation to a lawsuit filed by Dr. Rahul Seth concerning alleged personal injury on a city street. This lawsuit was initiated on April 19, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rahul Seth, M.D. against the City and County of San Francisco for a payment to the City of $170,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 19, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-599250; entitled Rahul Seth, M.D. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
10-0 /1
Resolution#231083
May 10, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a grant of $1,407,675.74 to enhance officer wellness and mental health resources for its members, covering the period from July 1, 2022, to December 1, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,407,675.74 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program to improve officer wellness and expand mental health sources for our sworn members with the project period beginning on July 1, 2022, through December 1, 2025.

Public SafetyTransportationPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240436
May 7, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240483
May 7, 2024

This resolution allows the New Community Leadership Foundation to operate a café called Café Melange in City Hall, leasing 1,426 square feet and an additional 1,360 square feet for seating for five years starting March 1, 2024. The café will pay 10% of its gross sales starting July 1, 2024, and has the option to extend the lease for another five years.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Real Estate Division, to execute a Lease for 1,426 square feet for the operation of a café by the New Community Leadership Foundation, dba Café Melange, and a revocable license for 1,360 square feet of adjacent space for patron seating, on the ground level of City Hall for an initial five-year lease term, commencing on March 1, 2024, at 10% of gross sales beginning July 1, 2024, with one option to extend for five-years; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Shamann Walton
8-0
Ordinance#240434
May 7, 2024

This ordinance requires that the names of supporters and opponents of local ballot measures be included in the ballot statement, unless doing so would exceed six ballot cards for that election. It amends the Municipal Elections Code to enhance transparency for voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to provide that the names of supporters and opponents of a local ballot measure submitted to the voters be listed in the ballot statement or question for each local measure, except when including such names will cause there to be more than six ballot cards for that election.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240476
May 7, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#230998
May 6, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationPublic Health
Filed
2-0
Ordinance#231192
May 3, 2024

This ordinance allows a food service shared space at 1429 Mendell Street to be treated as a curbside shared space, bypassing certain Administrative Code requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow a food service shared space located at 1429 Mendell Street to be considered as a curbside shared space, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
11-0