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Showing May 2023 legislation (80).

Ordinance#230690
May 31, 2023

The ordinance designates the Parkside Branch Library as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation and recognition within the community. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Parkside Branch Library, situated within McCoppin Square Park, 1200 Taraval Street, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2351, 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Resolution#230527
May 31, 2023

This resolution allows The Epicurean Trader, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at 2240 Market Street, determining it benefits the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premises-to-premises transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to The Epicurean Trader, Inc., doing business as The Epicurean Trader, located at 2240 Market Street (District 8), 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 a condition on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Motion#230639
May 31, 2023

This motion appoints William Monroe Palmer II to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board, with his term set to end on March 1, 2027. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing William Monroe Palmer II, term ending March 1, 2027, to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board.

Public Safety
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230597
May 31, 2023

This resolution approves an amendment to a contract with the University of California to provide behavioral health services for children, youth, and families, increasing the funding by nearly $10 million and extending the contract term by four years. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between The Regents of the University of California and the Department of Public Health, for behavioral health services for children, youth and families, to increase the agreement by $9,956,190 for an amount not to exceed $19,820,764; to extend the term by four years, from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Resolution#230598
May 31, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $5,208,598 to a contract with UC San Francisco for mental health services in the Infant Parent Program, raising the total agreement amount to $14,647,481 and extending the contract term until June 30, 2028. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between The Regents of the University of California, A Constitutional Corporation, on behalf of its San Francisco Campus University of California (UC) San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) Clinical Practice Group SFGH/Comm Focus PGM and the Department of Public Health, for mental health services for the Infant Parent Program, to increase the agreement by $5,208,598 for an amount not to exceed $14,647,481; to extend the term by five years and six months, from December 31, 2022, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Ordinance#230596
May 30, 2023

This ordinance requires a minimum number of residential units to be built in certain zoning districts, promoting higher density housing development. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require minimum residential density, in Residential-Mixed (RM), Residential Commercial (RC), and Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) Districts except for Residential-Transit Oriented - Mission (RTO-M) Districts; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
11-0 /3
Resolution#230693
May 27, 2023

This resolution approves an increase in funding by $606,040 for the YMCA's Truancy Assessment and Resource Center program, raising the total grant to $5,390,219. It also extends the grant term for one additional year, now running from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively approving a seventh amendment to Contract No. 1000014469 for the YMCA Urban Services - Truancy Assessment and Resource Center (TARC) Program between the YMCA Urban Services and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $606,040 for a total not to exceed amount of $5,390,219 and to extend the grant term for one year from July 1, 2023, for a new term of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2024, with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
9-0 /2
Resolution#230692
May 26, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $3,000,953 to the existing contract with the Japanese Community Youth Council for the Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, raising the total grant amount to $13,327,411. The grant term remains unchanged, and the increase requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a fourth amendment to Contract No. 10000014147 for the Japanese Community Youth Council, Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $3,000,953 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,327,411 with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118, and with no change to the grant term.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
9-0 /2
Ordinance#230686
May 26, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $229,610,002 from Walgreen Co. related to their improper dispensing of prescription opioids, which contributed to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. The City will receive $200,000,002 over 15 years, while outside counsel will be paid $29,610,000.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Walgreen Co. for $229,610,002 (the City to be paid $200,000,002 over 15 years, the City’s outside counsel to be paid $29,610,000); the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc f/k/a Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/k/a Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves Walgreen Co.’s improper and unlawful dispensing of prescription opioids at its pharmacies, which contributed to the epidemic of opioid abuse and misuse and caused a public nuisance in San Francisco.

Public HealthEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0 /1
Ordinance#230687
May 26, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of nearly $25 million from several pharmaceutical companies for their role in misleadingly marketing opioids and contributing to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. It allocates funds for the City Attorney's Office and includes naloxone valued at $20 million to help combat opioid overdoses.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Cephalon, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; Watson Laboratories, Inc.; Actavis LLC; Actavis Pharma, Inc. (f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc.); Actavis Elizabeth LLC; Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC; Warner Chilcott Company, LLC; Actavis South Atlantic LLC; Actavis Totowa LLC; Actavis Kadian LLC; Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc. (f/k/a/ Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Salt Lake City); Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. (f/k/a Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida); and Anda, Inc. for $24,797,604 (the City to be paid $19,499,928 over 13 years, the City’s outside counsel to be paid $3,043,340, and the City Attorney’s Office to be paid $2,254,336) and naloxone valued at $20,000,000; directing the Controller to allocate funds to the City Attorney’s Office as provided in the settlement agreement; the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc f/k/a Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/k/a Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves allegations that the Teva defendants created a public nuisance and violated the Unfair Competition Law by falsely and misleadingly marketing opioids as safer than they actually are and distributing increasingly large volumes of opioids in and around San Francisco despite knowledge of the growing epidemic caused by opioid misuse, and by failing to prevent and report suspicious opioid orders as required by state and federal law.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0 /1
Ordinance#230688
May 26, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of nearly $12.9 million from Allergan related to a lawsuit over misleading opioid marketing and distribution practices that contributed to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. The settlement allocates funds for the City, outside counsel, and the City Attorney's Office over a five-year period.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Allergan Finance, LLC (f/k/a Actavis, Inc., which, in turn, was f/k/a Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) and Allergan Limited (f/k/a Allergan plc, which, in turn, was f/k/a Actavis plc) for $12,916,274 (the City to be paid $10,156,889 over 5 years, the City’s outside counsel to be paid $1,585,179, and the City Attorney’s Office to be paid $1,174,206); directing the Controller to allocate funds to the City Attorney’s Office as provided in the settlement agreement; the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc f/k/a Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/k/a Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves allegations that the Allergan defendants created a public nuisance and violated the Unfair Competition Law by falsely and misleadingly marketing opioids as safer than they actually are and distributing increasingly large volumes of opioids in and around San Francisco despite knowledge of the growing epidemic caused by opioid misuse, and by failing to prevent and report suspicious opioid orders as required by state and federal law.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0 /1
Ordinance#230689
May 26, 2023

This ordinance approves a policy for the Human Services Agency to use social media management software while ensuring proper oversight and privacy protections. It aims to enhance communication and engagement with the community through social media platforms.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Human Services Agency use of social media management software.

Public Safety
Passed
12-0
Hearing#230592
May 26, 2023

This legislation involves a hearing for public input on a proposed project at 1151 Washington Street, which includes demolishing a single-family home to build a four-story building with 10 residential units and associated parking. The project is seeking exemptions from certain zoning requirements and is being contested by a local resident and neighborhood association.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on April 7, 2023, for the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0213, Lot No. 025, to allow the demolition of a single-family dwelling and the construction of a four-story, 40-foot tall building containing 10 dwelling units (one three-bedroom unit and nine two-bedroom units), one unbundled off-street parking space and 10 Class one bicycle parking spaces, within a RM-3 (Residential-Mixed, Moderate-Density) Zoning District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District; the seeking waivers from Development Standards including front setback (Section 132), rear yard (Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Section 140), and bicycle parking (Section 155), pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. (District 3) (Appellant: Richard Drury of Lozeau Drury LLP, on behalf of Clayton Timbrell and the Upper Chinatown Neighborhood Association) (Filed May 17, 2023)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Motion#230593
May 26, 2023

The motion aimed to confirm that a project at 1151 Washington Street does not require an environmental review due to its categorically exempt status. However, the motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is categorically exempt from environmental review.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Killed
4-1
Motion#230594
May 26, 2023

The motion reverses the Planning Department's decision that a project at 1151 Washington Street does not require an environmental review. This reversal is conditional upon the Board adopting written findings to support this decision.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is exempt from environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-1
Motion#230595
May 26, 2023

This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings that will reverse the Planning Department's decision, which stated that the project at 1151 Washington Street does not require an environmental review. As a result, the project will now undergo further environmental assessment before moving forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is exempt from environmental review.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-1
Hearing#230630
May 26, 2023

This hearing is about a proposed project at 1151 Washington Street that seeks to demolish a single-family home and build a four-story building with 10 residential units and limited parking. The project is requesting exceptions to certain zoning rules to proceed under a state density bonus program.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 206.6, 209.2, 303, and 317 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 1151 Washington Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0213, Lot No. 025, identified in Planning Case No. 2022-010833CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21310, dated April 20, 2023, to permit the demolition of a single-family dwelling and construct a four-story, 40-foot tall building containing 10 dwelling units (one three-bedroom unit and nine two-bedroom units), one off-street parking space and 10 Class one bicycle parking spaces, under the individually requested state density bonus program; and seeking waivers from Development Standards including front setback (Section 132), rear yard (Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Section 140), and bicycle parking (Section 155), pursuant to Planning Code, Section 206.6, and California Government Code, Section 65915, within the RM-3 (Residential-Mixed, Medium-Density) Zoning District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District. (District 3) (Appellant: Deborah Holley of Holley Consulting, on behalf of 1155 Washington Street LLC) (Filed May 19, 2023)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Special Order
no vote
Hearing#230634
May 26, 2023

This legislation is a hearing to gather opinions from the public regarding a proposed residential project at 3832-18th Street, which seeks approval for a state density bonus and waivers from certain zoning standards to build a six-story building with 19 housing units. The hearing allows interested parties to express support or objections to the project before a decision is made.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.2, 253, and 303 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3580, Lot No. 018, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA-02, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21312, dated April 20, 2023, to allow approval of an individually requested state density bonus project pursuant to Planning Code, Section 206.6 (using the state density bonus law (California Government Code, Sections 65915-65918)), for the project; and invoking waivers from the Development Standards for rear yard (Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Section 140), and maximum height limit (Section 260) that would construct a new six-story, 60-foot tall, residential building of 11,147 gross square foot with 19 group housing units within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Athanassios Diacakis) (Filed May 19, 2023)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#230561
May 26, 2023

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives Association for the Fire Department, covering terms of employment from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It outlines the conditions and benefits for fire department executives during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives Association - Fire, to be effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

Transportation
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230563
May 26, 2023

This ordinance sets the pay and working conditions for city employees in San Francisco who are not part of a union, effective July 1, 2023. It outlines their compensation, work schedules, and payment methods.

Ordinance fixing compensation for persons employed by the City and County of San Francisco whose compensation is subject to the provisions of Section A8.409 of the Charter, in job codes not represented by an employee organization, and establishing working schedules and other terms and conditions of employment and methods of payment effective July 1, 2023.

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230564
May 26, 2023

This ordinance updates the agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union to include plans for classification studies and pay adjustments for certain job categories, starting July 1, 2023. It aims to ensure fair compensation and job classification for union members.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, effective July 1, 2023, to adopt a side letter agreement to undertake classification studies and equity adjustments for certain represented classifications.

Social Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#230565
May 26, 2023

This ordinance adds a sixth salary step for Public Safety Communications Dispatchers and Senior Police Communications Dispatchers in San Francisco, effective July 1, 2023. It amends the existing agreement between the city and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 regarding employee compensation.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Third Amendment to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union Local 1021, effective July 1, 2023, to amend the compensation provision for 8238 Public Safety Communications Dispatcher and 8239 Senior Police Communications Dispatcher to provide an additional sixth salary step to both classifications.

Public SafetyTransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#230566
May 26, 2023

This ordinance establishes a retention payment program for specific Human Services Agency employees who handle child welfare emergency response services, effective July 1, 2023. It is part of an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Fourth Amendment to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, effective July 1, 2023, to adopt a side letter agreement for a retention payment program for certain Human Services Agency employees who provide child welfare emergency response services.

Public SafetyHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#230567
May 26, 2023

This ordinance establishes a retention payment program for specific employees at the Human Services Agency who handle child welfare emergency response services, effective July 1, 2023. It amends the existing agreement between the City and the Municipal Executives Association for the years 2022-2024.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the First Amendment to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives Association, effective July 1, 2023, to adopt a side letter agreement for a retention payment program for certain Human Services Agency employees who provide child welfare emergency response services.

Public SafetyTransportation
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230568
May 26, 2023

This ordinance reinstates the Airport Employee Transit Pilot Program at San Francisco International Airport, effective July 1, 2023. It is part of an agreement between the City and the Municipal Executives Association.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives Association, effective July 1, 2023, to adopt a side letter agreement to reinstate the Airport Employee Transit Pilot Program at San Francisco International Airport.

TransportationHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230562
May 26, 2023

This ordinance formalizes an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives Association - Police, which outlines terms for police executive employment from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It aims to establish working conditions and benefits for police executives during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives Association - Police, to be effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

Public SafetyTransportation
Passed
11-0
Motion#230696
May 26, 2023

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project at 1580 Pacific Avenue, which includes 53 residential units and 3 commercial units. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11127, a 53 Unit Residential and a 3 Unit Commercial, Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 1580 Pacific Avenue, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0573, Lot No. 011; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Resolution#230691
May 26, 2023

This resolution approves an increase in funding for the San Francisco YouthWorks Program, managed by the Japanese Community Youth Council, by $1,395,345, bringing the total grant amount to $13,395,345. The grant term will remain unchanged, and the increase requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a second amendment to Contract No. 1000009983 for the Japanese Community Youth Council - San Francisco YouthWorks Program between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $1,395,345 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,395,345 with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118, and with no changes to the grant term.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#221105
May 26, 2023

This ordinance amends the Planning Code to exempt designated historic districts from the HOME-SF Program, which aims to promote homeownership. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exclude designated historic districts under Article 10 of the Planning Code from the provisions of the Home Ownership Means Equity-San Francisco (HOME-SF) Program; 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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
Passed
14-0
Resolution#221088
May 26, 2023

This resolution urges the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name "Stow" from the Lake, Boathouse, and Drive in Golden Gate Park and to rename these locations to better reflect San Francisco's commitment to diversity. The resolution has been passed.

Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name Stow from the Lake at John F. Kennedy Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, the Boathouse located in Golden Gate Park surrounding Strawberry Hill, and the Drive circling Strawberry Hill; and to rename the Lake, Boathouse, and Drive to a name that reflects San Francisco’s expressed values of celebrating diversity.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
6-0
Ordinance#221021
May 26, 2023

This ordinance allows housing projects to receive a density bonus if they agree to limit rent increases for new units, while also updating zoning rules for these projects. It includes necessary amendments to the Administrative Code and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow projects to qualify for a density bonus under the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity (HOME-SF) Program by agreeing to subject new dwelling units to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; modifying the zoning changes available to HOME-SF projects; making conforming amendments in the Administrative Code; 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
By Matt Dorsey
15-0
Resolution#230629
May 25, 2023

This resolution approves a $40,000 settlement for claims made by The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc. against the city regarding a refund of gross receipts tax, with the condition that the company will adopt specific filing positions for its taxes in 2023 and beyond.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000; the claims were filed on January 30, 2023 and March 8, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts tax; an additional material term of the settlement is that The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc. shall take certain filing positions with respect to its gross receipts taxes for tax year 2023 and subsequent tax years.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
6-0 /1
Ordinance#230569
May 25, 2023

This ordinance extends the San Francisco Sentencing Commission's existence until June 30, 2026. It amends the Administrative Code to reflect this new sunset date.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the sunset date of the San Francisco Sentencing Commission to June 30, 2026.

Governance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#200144
May 25, 2023

This ordinance stops the Office of Cannabis from accepting new applications for cannabis retail permits until December 31, 2027. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to provide that cannabis retail permit applications will not be accepted by the Office of Cannabis during the period between the effective date of this ordinance and December 31, 2027; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Public SafetyEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Shamann Walton
17-0
Ordinance#220814
May 25, 2023

This ordinance allows the City Attorney to represent San Francisco in court cases for establishing a specific type of conservatorship for individuals deemed mentally incompetent during serious criminal proceedings. This conservatorship is intended for those who pose a significant danger to themselves or others due to their mental health issues.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to designate the City Attorney rather than the District Attorney to represent the City in judicial proceedings to establish a “Murphy Conservatorship,” a conservatorship for individuals who have been found mentally incompetent during a criminal proceeding involving a charge of death, great bodily harm, or a serious threat to the physical well-being of another person; there has been a finding of probable cause and the proceeding has not been dismissed; as a result of a mental health disorder, the individual is unable to understand the nature and purpose of the criminal proceeding or assist counsel in the conduct of the defense; and the individual represents a substantial danger of physical harm to self or others by reason of mental disease, defect, or disorder.

Public SafetyPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#230628
May 24, 2023

This resolution aimed to confirm a report of unpaid real property transfer tax for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street and direct its collection to the city's General Fund. The resolution has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street), and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Killed
5-0
Ordinance#230493
May 24, 2023

The ordinance designates The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples at 2041 Larkin Street as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under the Planning Code. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples, at 2041 Larkin Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0572, Lot No. 003, 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
11-0
Hearing#230613
May 23, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine how downtown business closures affect the economy, potential tax revenue loss, and the City budget. It also requests a report from the Controller on these impacts.

Hearing to review the economic impact, potential tax revenue loss, and City budget consequence of downtown business closures; and requesting the Controller to report.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#230557
May 23, 2023

The ordinance approves an extension of contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy for low-cost power delivery to Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, increasing the total contract amount to $41.5 million and extending the term until December 31, 2029. It also includes provisions for the City to indemnify the U.S. against claims and waives certain administrative requirements.

Ordinance approving the fourth amendments to two contracts between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration for delivery of low-cost power and scheduling coordinator services to Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island to extend the term by five years and three months from October 1, 2024, for a total term of September 1, 2005, through December 31, 2029, and increasing the maximum amount of the agreements to $41,500,000; approving the City indemnifying and holding harmless the United States against claims arising from the City’s activities under the contract; waiving Administrative Code requirements that a City contract contain a statement of guaranteed maximum costs and a statement regarding liability of claimants for submitting false claims; and waiving certain other Administrative Code and Environment Code requirements upon findings made by the SFPUC General Manager.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Resolution#230558
May 23, 2023

This resolution allows the transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to SBL Living Assets 2018 LLC for their business, Blue Stream Gallery and Gifts, at 555 Grant Avenue. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public convenience or necessity in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to SBL Living Assets 2018 LLC, to do business as Blue Stream Gallery and Gifts, located at 555 Grant Avenue (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.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Hearing#230614
May 23, 2023

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

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

Housing
By Shamann Walton
2-0 /1
Resolution#230625
May 23, 2023

This resolution approves an emergency declaration allowing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to contract for repairs on Cherry Lake Road and Hetch Hetchy Road, which were damaged by severe winter storms. The total cost for these emergency repairs is estimated to be up to $20 million.

Resolution approving an emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to contract resources to repair the road failures on Cherry Lake Road and Hetch Hetchy Road, which were damaged by above normal precipitation and a series of recent winter storms, with a total estimated emergency contract cost not to exceed $20,000,000.

Public SafetyTransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /2
Ordinance#230555
May 23, 2023

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $69,999 related to alleged civil rights violations during a traffic stop. The lawsuit was filed by David Cordero in 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David Cordero against the City and County of San Francisco for $69,999; the lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2019, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 19-cv-01834; entitled David Cordero v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations arising out of a traffic stop on August 12, 2018.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#230556
May 23, 2023

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $195,000 related to an officer-involved shooting. The lawsuit was filed by Xavier Pittman in April 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Xavier Pittman against the City and County of San Francisco for $195,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 19, 2022, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 22-cv-02412-LB; entitled Xavier Pittman v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an officer involved shooting.

Governance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /1
Resolution#230602
May 23, 2023

This resolution approves an agreement between the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and the City of San Francisco to collaborate on Phase 2 of the Transbay Program, which includes planning, design, and construction services. The agreement is expected to generate over $1,000,000 in revenue for the city over the next ten years.

Resolution approving an Interagency Cooperation Agreement between the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) and the City and County of San Francisco relating to Phase 2 of the Transbay Program to provide for the City’s consultation, services, and cooperation with TJPA to facilitate the planning, design, and construction of the Project with an anticipated revenue of over $1,000,000 over a 10-year term, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230599
May 23, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $9,818,147 grant from the CDC for a program aimed at promoting equity and strengthening teams in San Francisco from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the ongoing project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $9,818,147 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “San Francisco Project INVEST (INnovations that Value Equity and Strengthen Teams),” for the period of December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2027.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230600
May 23, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $500,000 grant from the California Department of Public Health for a program aimed at improving access to COVID-19 testing and treatment from December 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $500,000 from the California Department of Public Health through the Physicians for a Healthy California for participation in a program, entitled “COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant,” for the period of December 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230601
May 23, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $2.67 million grant from the California Department of Public Health to address a syphilis outbreak from July 2022 to June 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,668,251 from the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Syphilis Outbreak Strategy (SOS) Grant,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Ordinance#221160
May 23, 2023

The ordinance amends the Health Code to simplify the permit application process for massage establishments by exempting certain applicants from fingerprinting and reducing notification and inspection requirements for new permits and ownership changes. It also establishes penalties for solicitation of lewd conduct by massage practitioners and clarifies enforcement measures for violations.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to exempt applicants for Massage Establishment, Sole Practitioner Massage Establishment, and Outcall Massage Service permits from fingerprinting requirements if the applicant holds a valid license issued by the California Massage Therapy Council; remove certain departments (Building Inspection, Police, Fire) from the list of departments that the Department of Public Health (DPH) must notify regarding new Massage Establishment permit applications, and remove all notification requirements to departments in cases of change in ownership of Massage Establishments or Sole Practitioner Massage Establishments; remove the requirement that departments receiving notice of new Massage Establishment permit applications conduct inspections with written findings of the applying massage establishment; allow Massage Establishments to install an exterior door keyless lock system upon prior DPH approval and upon providing DPH with a valid and up-to-date access code; remove from the Health Code the inoperative local application process for new Massage Practitioner permits; include solicitation of lewd conduct or prostitution by Massage Practitioners as conduct subject to penalty under this Article; and clarify that violations of certain sections of the Health Code regulating Massage Practitioners are also subject to enforcement as public nuisances.

Public SafetyPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0 /1
Ordinance#230026
May 22, 2023

This ordinance creates a new Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District in San Francisco, allowing for increased housing density by permitting up to four units on individual lots and additional units on merged lots in certain residential districts. It also exempts eligible projects from various planning requirements and ensures that new units are subject to rent increase limitations.

Ordinance amending 1) the Planning Code to create the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) the Planning Code to authorize up to four units on individual lots in the RH (Residential, House) District, excluding lots located in the Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and the North Beach Special Use District, the greater of up to twelve units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on three merged lots and the greater of up to eight units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on two merged lots in RH-1 (Residential, House: One Family) districts, and Group Housing in RH-1 districts for eligible projects in the Special Use District; 3) the Planning Code to exempt eligible projects in the Special Use District from certain height, open space, dwelling unit exposure, and rear-yard requirements, and exempt eligible projects that do not propose the demolition of any units subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance from conditional use authorizations and neighborhood notification requirements; 4) the Subdivision Code to authorize eligible projects in the Special Use District to qualify for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 5) the Administrative Code to require new dwelling or group housing units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 6) the Zoning Map to show the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; and 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
By Myrna Melgar
17-0
Resolution#230620
May 22, 2023

This resolution allows Verizon Wireless to install wireless telecommunications equipment on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue for San Francisco. It also confirms that the project meets environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership,d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#230621
May 22, 2023

This resolution allows the City of San Francisco to enter into agreements with Mobilitie, LLC for the installation of wireless antennas on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and Mobilitie, LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#230622
May 22, 2023

This resolution allows the City of San Francisco to enter into agreements with ExteNet Systems, LLC to install wireless telecommunications equipment on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and ExteNet Systems, LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#230623
May 22, 2023

This resolution allows the City of San Francisco to enter into agreements with Crown Castle Fiber LLC for installing wireless telecommunications equipment on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and Crown Castle Fiber LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#230624
May 22, 2023

This resolution allows the City of San Francisco to enter into agreements with AT&T for the installation of wireless equipment on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue. It also confirms that the project meets environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (dba AT&T) for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /2
Ordinance#230448
May 22, 2023

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between the City of San Francisco and the San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, outlining terms of employment and benefits for firefighters from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It has been officially passed and will guide labor relations during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco Fire Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Unit 1, to be effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

Governance & Elections
Passed
17-0
Ordinance#230449
May 22, 2023

This ordinance formalizes an agreement between the City of San Francisco and the San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, outlining terms of employment and benefits for firefighters from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It has been officially passed and will guide labor relations during that period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco Fire Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Unit 2, to be effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

Governance & Elections
Passed
17-0
Ordinance#230164
May 22, 2023

This ordinance allows existing shared spaces in certain public parking lots in the Mission Street area to continue operating without losing their designated parking status. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow continued use of existing shared spaces in specified public parking lots in the Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT) District without triggering abandonment of the underlying vehicular parking use; 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0 /1
Resolution#230474
May 22, 2023

This resolution approves a five-year contract with SP Plus SF Joint Venture to manage and operate public and employee parking facilities at the airport, with a total budget of up to $214,947,987. The contract will run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028.

Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. 50337, for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $214,947,987 for the Management and Operations of Airport Public and Employee Parking Facilities between SP Plus SF Joint Venture and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#230570
May 19, 2023

This ordinance waives the fee for occupying public space related to a major encroachment permit for the Seal Rock Inn at 545 Point Lobos Avenue and modifies a condition of that permit. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving the public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee under Public Works Code, Section 786.7, for a major encroachment permit associated with the Seal Rock Inn at 545 Point Lobos Avenue; modifying a condition of Seal Rock Inn’s major encroachment permit; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
11-0 /1
Resolution#230591
May 19, 2023

This resolution allows Ales Unlimited LLC to transfer a liquor license for selling beer and wine at their location on Webster Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine public premises liquor license to Ales Unlimited LLC, doing business as Ales Unlimited, located at 2398 Webster Street (District 2), 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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#221062
May 19, 2023

This ordinance requires the Board of Supervisors to approve policies related to the funding, acquisition, and use of specific law enforcement equipment by the Sheriff’s Department, in line with state law. It also approves the Sheriff’s Department's existing Use of Equipment Policy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment of the Sheriff’s Department consistent with the criteria set forth in state law; and approving the Sheriff’s Department’s Use of Equipment Policy.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
22-0 /1
Resolution#230617
May 18, 2023

The resolution approves an amendment to the lease for Chowder Hut Restaurant, extending the deadline for improvements to March 31, 2024, and increasing the required investment for renovations by $100,000. It also allows the Port Executive Director to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving second amendment to Port Commission Lease L-16997 (“Lease”) with Andre Boudin Bakeries, Inc., a California corporation, dba Chowder Hut Restaurant, located at 2860 Taylor Street, Seawall Lot (SWL) 301 for approximately 5,400 square feet of restaurant space that extends the deadline to March 31, 2024, changes the scope, and increases the minimum investment required for certain Tenant Improvements by $100,000 from $800,000 to $900,000; and to authorize the Port Executive Director 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
7-0
Resolution#230618
May 18, 2023

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate its lease and license with D & G Company, LLC for space at 300 Jefferson Street. It also gives the Executive Director of the Port the authority to make minor changes to the termination agreement as needed, without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a termination agreement for Port Lease No. L-14630 and Port License No.14651 between the Port of San Francisco and D & G Company, LLC dba Lou’s Pier 47 for space located at 300 Jefferson Street; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230619
May 18, 2023

The resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate its lease and license with 340 Jefferson, LLC for the restaurant and patio at 340 Jefferson Street. It also permits the Executive Director to make minor amendments to the termination agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement for Port Lease No. L-8969 and Port License No. E-13772 between the Port of San Francisco and 340 Jefferson, LLC dba Pompei’s Grotto, for the restaurant premises and the associated front patio located at 340 Jefferson Street; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#230447
May 18, 2023

This ordinance creates a temporary program that allows residents to legalize unpermitted awnings without fees and simplifies the application process. It also grants legal status to certain awnings and signs that don't meet existing planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to create a temporary amnesty program for unpermitted awnings that streamlines the application process to legalize awnings, waives applicable fees, and confers legal nonconforming status for awnings and signs that do not comply with the Planning Code; 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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Motion#230590
May 18, 2023

The motion was intended to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, with a term ending on July 1, 2026. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not proceed.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, term ending July 1, 2026.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Killed
2-0
Ordinance#230371
May 18, 2023

The ordinance allows for the conversion of non-residential spaces to residential use in Downtown San Francisco, streamlining various requirements and permitting new commercial uses to help revitalize the area. It also simplifies sign permitting and historic preservation reviews, while increasing flexibility for large projects and adaptive reuse of buildings.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) facilitate residential uses Downtown by authorizing the conversion of non-residential uses to residential use in C (Commercial) zoning districts, and exempting such projects from requirements for rear yard, open space, streetscape improvements, dwelling unit exposure, bike parking, transportation demand management, dwelling unit mix, and Intermediate Length Occupancy controls, permitting live work units in such projects, streamlining administrative approvals for projects in the C-3 zoning district, and modifying the dimensional limits on exemptions to height restrictions for mechanical equipment, elevator, stair, and mechanical penthouses; 2) economically revitalize Downtown by adding Flexible Workspace as a defined use, authorizing large scale retail uses in the C-3 zoning district, allowing window displays in the C-3 zoning district, allowing Flexible Workspace as an active ground floor commercial use along certain street frontages in C-3 zoning districts, allowing accessory storage in any C zoning district, allowing the temporary installation for 60 days of certain signs in the C-3-R district, allowing temporary non-residential uses in vacant spaces for up to one year, including formula retail, reducing density limits for Residential Dwelling Units and Senior Housing in the C-2 zoning districts east of or fronting Franklin Street/13th Street and north of Townsend Street, principally permitting Laboratory, Life Science, Agricultural and Beverage Processing, and Animal Hospitals in C-2 zoning districts, principally permitting Senior Housing, Residential Care Facilities, Outdoor Entertainment, Open Recreation Areas, Animal Hospitals, and Trade Schools in the C-3 zoning district, allowing formula retail as a ground floor use on Market Street, principally permitting office and design professional uses on the second floor and higher in the C-3-R zoning district, and requiring consideration of office vacancy in consideration of granting exceptions in the Transit Center Commercial Special Use District; 3) streamline sign permitting citywide and in the C-3 districts by allowing for the repair and rehabilitation of certain neon signs, and exempting existing business signs in the C-3 zoning district from certain zoning controls; 4) streamline Historic Preservation review of administrative certificates of appropriateness, and minor permits to alter for awnings, and Qualifying Scopes of Work, as may be delegated by the Historic Preservation Commission; 5) increase threshold for large projects subject to commercial to residential ratios in the C-3-O district, and provide alternatives to on-site open space in certain C-3 districts by allowing for payment of an in lieu fee as an alternative to providing open space; 6) facilitate residential adaptive reuse by amending the Building Code to add standards for adaptive reuse of non-residential buildings; and 7) principally permit formula retail and waive size limitations for such uses on a portion of Showplace Square Area (555-9th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3781, Lot No. 003); 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.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#230469
May 18, 2023

This resolution allows Qualia Entertainment Inc. to obtain a liquor license for their music venue, Arena SF, at 2565 Mission Street, 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 Qualia Entertainment Inc., to do business as Arena SF located at 2565 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#210967
May 18, 2023

The resolution authorizes the acquisition of a property at 1321 Mission Street for $86.5 million to support homelessness initiatives and allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to apply for state funding to assist with the purchase. It also includes provisions for a purchase agreement, potential penalties for default, and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to acquire certain property located at 1321 Mission Street (“Property”) for $86,500,000 plus an estimated $173,000 for typical closing costs, for a total anticipated amount of $86,673,000 (“Acquisition Cost”); 2) approving and authorizing HSH, on behalf of the City, to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for its 2021 Homekey Grant Program (“Project Homekey”) to purchase the Property; 3) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property from Mission Smartspace Senior LLC (“Purchase Agreement”), which includes a liquidated damages clause of up to $5,000,000 in case of default by the City; 4) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 5) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 6) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#230446
May 17, 2023

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain projects from review processes, removing conditional use requirements for various housing types, and adjusting zoning regulations to facilitate development. It also expands eligibility for housing programs, allows more ground floor uses in residential buildings, and updates regulations for affordable housing projects.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by (1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; 8) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; and 9) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
28-2
Ordinance#230502
May 17, 2023

This ordinance updates the city's General Plan to align with the Port of San Francisco's Waterfront Plan, ensuring that the policies and priorities for the waterfront area are consistent. It also includes environmental findings and acknowledges the public's need for these changes.

Ordinance amending the Recreation and Open Space Element, Central Waterfront Area Plan, and Northeastern Waterfront Area Plan of the General Plan to maintain consistency with the Port of San Francisco’s Waterfront Plan update; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and 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 340.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230501
May 17, 2023

This ordinance changes the zoning of certain waterfront areas from Public to Light Industrial and establishes a new Waterfront Special Use District No. 4. It also includes environmental findings and confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to rezone certain waterfront parcels from P (Public) to M-1 (Light Industrial), and to add Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 covering areas east of the Mission Bay and Southern Waterfront areas; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and 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
12-0
Ordinance#230503
May 17, 2023

This ordinance updates the Planning Code to change regulations for certain waterfront areas and establishes a new Waterfront Special Use District No. 4, which includes parts of Mission Bay and the Southern Waterfront. It also includes environmental findings and confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise certain Waterfront Special Use District controls and to add Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 covering areas east of the Mission Bay and Southern Waterfront areas; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and 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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Resolution#230473
May 17, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco International Airport to issue up to $6.06 billion in refunding revenue bonds to refinance existing debt and up to $60.5 million for fuel storage facilities, among other financial measures. It also approves various financial arrangements, including lines of credit and loans, to support the airport's capital projects and operations.

Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $6,060,195,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance Bonds and Subordinate Bonds; approving the issuance of not to exceed $60,525,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Special Facilities Bonds to refund bonds issued to finance fuel storage and delivery facilities; approving the issuance of not to exceed $262,530,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Special Facilities Bonds to refund bonds issued to finance the Airport Hotel; approving revolving lines of credit and term loans in an available principal amount, together with the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Subordinate Bonds issued as Commercial Paper Notes, not to exceed $600,000,000; approving the purchase of Bonds or Subordinate Bonds by the Airport; approving the maximum interest rates, maturity dates and number of issues of such Capital Plan Bonds, Refunding Bonds, Subordinate Bonds and Special Facilities Bonds; approving certain Resolutions of the Airport Commission; and approving certain other related matters, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Hearing#230520
May 16, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Unit and how various mental health services, including contracted services and housing options, fit into the overall system of care. It also requests a report detailing current service availability and waitlists.

Hearing on Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Behavioral Health Unit’s System of Care, including how contracted out services fit into the System of Care, how components of Mental Health San Francisco fit into the System of care, how Jail Health services, Psych Emergency services, and Supportive and other types of housing fit into System of Care, including all services, both inpatient and out, residential treatment programs, housing units, low barrier drop-in programs, case management, and any other service in a comprehensive list or map with current openings or waitlists related to such program or service; and requesting DPH's Behavioral Health Department to report.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
no vote
Hearing#230519
May 16, 2023

This legislation involves a hearing to review the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing's strategic plan, focusing on available beds, waitlist openings, and the effectiveness of their coordinated entry system. The goal is to assess how the plan will impact street conditions over the next five years and to require a report from the department.

Hearing on the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing's Strategic Plan, to understand how the department prepares its approach to homelessness as far as available beds in the system whether permanent or temporary, the number of available openings on the waitlist for each program, how the department maintains its coordinated entry system with the number of individuals awaiting for housing and those who do not qualify for housing, and how the impact of the strategic plan's implementation will have on street conditions over the next five years; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Resolution#230573
May 16, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to lease a property under Highway 280 for 10 years, with options to extend, at an annual rent of $2,000 that will increase by 4% each year. It also confirms that this action aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution authorizing a lease with the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, for the Recreation and Park Department to operate a property commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5331, Lot No. 056, located under Highway 280 along Selby Street between Quesada Avenue and Palou Avenue, for an initial term of 10 years with three five-year options and base rent of $2,000 per year with four percent yearly adjustments; adopting environmental findings and other findings that the actions set forth in this Resolution are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing other actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
7-0
Hearing#230548
May 16, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Services case management system, focusing on the number of case managers, their locations, client interaction frequency, caseloads, and vacant positions. The Department of Public Health is required to provide a report on these aspects.

Hearing on Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Services case management system; specifically examining how many behavioral health and substance use case managers are in the system, their work location, the process for providing case management at varying levels of need, frequency of case managers interacting with their clients, the caseload of case managers at every level of care, and the number of funded but vacant case manager positions exist in the entire system of care; and requesting Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Services to report.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Filed
2-0
Ordinance#230530
May 16, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $2,223,500 for a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco related to allegations of abuse and privacy violations at Laguna Honda Hospital. This settlement is subject to approval by the Probate Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit, subject to the approval of the Probate Court, filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 9, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3, John Doe 4, John Doe 6, John Doe 7 against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,223,500; the lawsuit was filed on May 28, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-592296; entitled Jane Doe 1, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of abuse and privacy violations brought by current and former residents of Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Passed
10-0 /1