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This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It was passed to ensure the city's budget is set for those years.
Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 30, 2025, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
The ordinance establishes and outlines the salaries and positions included in the city's budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It also authorizes appointments to these positions and sets compensation and work schedules.
Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.
This ordinance changes the fees for short-term licenses to use City Hall. It aims to update the cost structure for individuals or organizations seeking to hold events there.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the short term license fees for the use of City Hall.
This ordinance transfers the responsibility for overseeing the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data from the City Administrator to the Human Rights Commission and eliminates outdated reporting requirements. It aims to streamline data management and improve the city's approach to these issues.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to transfer responsibilities for oversight of the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data from the City Administrator to the Human Rights Commission and removing obsolete reporting requirements.
The ordinance clarifies that the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) is officially recognized as a City department. This change aims to streamline its operations and governance within the city's administrative framework.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify the status of the Treasure Island Development Authority (“TIDA”) as a City department.
This ordinance removes the Budget Savings Incentive Fund from the Administrative Code. It aims to streamline financial management by eliminating this specific fund.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate the Budget Savings Incentive Fund.
This ordinance sets the maximum amount that can be designated for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the tax year 2025. It aims to support efforts in improving the appearance of neighborhoods and removing graffiti.
Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2025.
This ordinance allows San Francisco to use interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax to help fund early care and education programs in the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It modifies the existing funding requirements to support these programs more effectively.
Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, to enable the City to use the interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for those baseline programs.
The ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to use a $3.4 million grant from the Crankstart Foundation to enhance its Immigration Defense Unit from March 2025 to March 2029. It also adds four new positions to support this effort, including three attorneys and one legal assistant.
Ordinance retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,400,000 from the Crankstart Foundation to expand the capacity of the Immigration Defense Unit to meet the increased demand for immigration defense services for the period of March 1, 2025, through March 1, 2029; and amending the Annual Salary Ordinance No. 191-24 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 240596 for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026) to provide for the addition of four grant-funded positions, in Class 8177 Attorney (3 FTEs) and in Class 8173 Legal Assistant (1 FTE).
This ordinance adjusts the budget for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission by reducing funding by $86,916 for capital projects in the fiscal year 2025-2026. It modifies previously approved financial allocations to better align with project needs.
Ordinance appropriating and de-appropriating for a total net de-appropriation amount of $86,916 to previously approved Ordinance No. 124-24 for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Capital Projects Budget and Supplemental Appropriation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.05 billion in bonds to fund various water projects. It also permits the refinancing of existing water-related debt and confirms prior actions related to these financial activities.
Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,054,138,857 to finance the costs of various capital water and Hetch Hetchy Water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the San Francisco Charter enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the previously listed matters.
Proposes a change to city law: De-set aside money $12,990,064 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. In short: it commits city money.
Ordinance de-appropriating $12,990,064 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
The ordinance amends various city codes to streamline regulations by removing certain permit requirements and fees for veterinary hospitals and laundry facilities, while also establishing new fees for solid waste compliance and food safety activities. It also adjusts existing fees and penalties related to agricultural inspections, hazardous waste management, and tobacco sales violations.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Health Code, Administrative Code, and Public Works Code to: 1) eliminate Department of Public Health permit requirement for veterinary hospitals and laundry facilities; 2) eliminate the food facility surcharge and certain fees for agricultural inspections; 3) establish fees for regulatory compliance activities for solid waste facilities, refuse service for commercial and residential properties, and licensing of refuse collectors; 4) establish regulatory fee for food safety classes and food safety examinations; 5) increase existing regulatory fees for agricultural inspections, and hazardous waste management; 6) increase penalties for violations of tobacco sales ordinances by tobacco retailers; and 7) decrease fees for certified farmers’ market permits.
This ordinance sets the patient rates for services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It also allows the Department to waive or reduce fees for low-income patients through charity care and discounted payment programs.
Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates for services provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH), for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; and authorizing DPH to waive or reduce fees to meet the needs of low-income patients through its provision of charity care and other discounted payment programs.
This ordinance changes some permit fees related to public works, including waiving fees for café tables, chairs, and minor sidewalk encroachments. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Public Works and Subdivision Codes to modify certain permit fees, including waiving fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise registrants and certain minor sidewalk encroachments that are appurtenant building features, and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance updates the fees that the Department of Building Inspection charges and creates new subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Building, Subdivision, and Administrative Codes to adjust fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection and to establish Subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to add a surcharge to fees for using City golf courses and other facilities to help cover maintenance costs. It also increases certain golf fees for San Francisco residents and requires the department to regularly update golf course fees on its website.
Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) authorize the Recreation and Park Department to add a cost recovery surcharge to the fees for the use of City golf courses, outdoor event facilities, picnic areas, and athletic fields, to help cover stormwater and other costs related to maintaining those City properties; 2) increase golf course fees by increasing the San Francisco resident rates at certain courses, by increasing the cost of golf cards that entitle Pacifica residents to resident discounts at Sharp Park, by adjusting weekend hours, and by limiting resident senior discounts to weekdays; 3) require the Recreation and Park Department on an ongoing basis to post and update on its website the golf course fees in lieu of listing those fees in the Park Code; and 4) make various clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance allows the city to charge fees for vehicles registered in San Francisco to support law enforcement programs that use fingerprint identification for crimes involving vehicles. It also creates a dedicated fund to collect and manage this fee revenue.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize fees for vehicles registered to a San Francisco address to fund law enforcement programs related to fingerprint identification of persons involved in crimes committed while operating motor vehicles, in accordance with California State law, and to establish the Police Fingerprint Identification Fund to receive the fee revenue.
This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis and pickleball courts at various locations outside of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.
Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis/pickleball courts at locations other than the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on their operating costs and other factors, with approval from the Recreation and Park Commission. It also directs the Commission to revise its scholarship policy to offer additional discounts for those in financial need.
Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on the Department’s operating costs for those programs and various other factors, including whether the program is designated for youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities, subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; directing the Commission to update its scholarship policy to provide for further discounts for recreation programs based on financial need; making certain clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance allows the City to reallocate about $34.8 million from the Our City, Our Home Fund to provide services for homelessness through Fiscal Year 2026-27, while also permitting additional spending on homelessness programs if revenues exceed budgeted amounts. It temporarily lifts funding limits for short-term rental subsidies to better address homelessness needs.
Ordinance authorizing the City to reallocate approximately $34,777,000 in prior appropriated revenue and unappropriated earned interest within the Our City, Our Home (“OCOH”) Fund, to allow the City to use revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax through Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 for certain types of services to address homelessness, notwithstanding the expenditure percentages set forth in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810; where future revenue and interest to the OCOH Fund exceeds amounts appropriated in the adopted budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, authorizing the City to expend up to $19,100,000 of such additional revenues and interest on any programs to address homelessness as described in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810, without regard to the expenditure percentages in that section; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these reallocations are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.
This resolution allows the International Art Museum of America at 1025 Market Street to obtain a liquor license for serving beer, wine, and distilled spirits, as it is deemed beneficial for 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 beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to International Art Museum of America located at 1025 Market 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.
This resolution approves the budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for fiscal years 2025-2026 and allows the agency to issue bonds up to $223 million to finance its obligations. It aims to support community development projects in San Francisco.
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency (“OCII” or “Successor Agency”); and approving the Issuance by OCII of bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $223,000,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of OCII’s enforceable obligations.
This resolution approves the Controller's calculation of the Consumer Price Index for 2025 and adjusts the Access Line Tax accordingly. This means that the tax rate will change based on inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Resolution concurring with the Controller’s establishment of the Consumer Price Index for 2025 and adjusting the Access Line Tax by the same rate.
This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco during that period.
Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use a grant of up to $1,072,600 from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support various public programs and services in the fiscal year 2025-2026. The funding includes in-kind gifts, services, and cash contributions.
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $1,072,600 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for a variety of public programs and services in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
The resolution allows certain city services, such as security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can be provided at a lower cost than by city employees. This includes services for various departments like the Board of Supervisors, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Department.
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $3.6 million bequest from William Benjamin Bobo for benches, park furnishings, and improvements at various parks in San Francisco. It takes effect once the resolution is approved.
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a bequest in the amount of approximately $3,600,000 from the estate of William Benjamin Bobo to provide benches, park furnishings and park improvements at various park sites across San Francisco, effective upon approval of this Resolution.
This resolution allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to establish parking rates in Golden Gate Park, following existing Park Code rules. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to set parking rates in Golden Gate Park in accordance with Park Code provisions that authorize SFMTA rate-setting on park property; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the acceptance and expenditure of Recurring State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of Recurring State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into a grant agreement with the California Department of Social Services for nearly $9.9 million to build a substance use disorder residential facility on Treasure Island, with funding available until June 30, 2029. It also permits the Department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement and outlines the process for the grantor to seek a receiver if the City defaults.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on execution of the Grant Agreement, through June 30, 2029, between the City and County of San Francisco ("City"), acting by and through its Department of Public Health ("DPH"), and California Department of Social Services and its third party administrator Horne LLP, under the Community Care Expansion Program, having anticipated revenue to the City of $9,895,834 for construction of a substance use disorder (SUD) residential step-down facility at Parcel E1.2, Treasure Island, including a Permitted and Restricted Use; authorizing DPH to accept and expend an increase to the grant award; authorizing the Grantor to apply for a Receiver in the event of the City’s default; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a grant of approximately $2.49 million from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at supporting housing and homelessness initiatives. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to finalize the grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,489,698.63 from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through San Francisco Health Authority, a local governmental entity doing business as the San Francisco Health Plan (“Health Plan” or “SFHP”) for participation in a program entitled, “Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (“HHIP”) Expanding San Francisco Department of Public Health Recuperative Care Community Supports,” for a term of one year, one month, and sixteen days from May 15, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a), to the Director of Health to approve a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health, and SFHP.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept a $6 million grant from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at enhancing health services over one year. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to finalize the grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000,000 from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) for participation in a program entitled, “Incentive Payment Program (“IPP”) San Francisco Department of Public Health Epic Enhancement Implementation Project,” for a term of one year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a) to the Director of Health to approve a Grant Agreement between the City, by and through the Department of Public Health, and the SFHP.
This hearing will evaluate the Mayor's proposed budget for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It aims to assess how funds will be allocated to various city services and programs.
Hearing to consider the Mayor's Proposed Budget for the Departments of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
This ordinance allows corner businesses in all Neighborhood Commercial and Residential-Commercial Districts to have two projecting signs and eliminates the special sign district at 2301 Chestnut Street. It also updates the Zoning Map and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow two projecting signs for all corner businesses in all Neighborhood Commercial and Residential-Commercial Districts citywide, and abolishing the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect that District’s abolition; 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.
This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It ensures that the city has a budget in place to manage its finances during this period.
Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 30, 2025, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions for city employees for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, including any temporary positions. It also specifies compensation and work schedules for these roles, ensuring they are funded by the city's budget.
Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations.
This resolution approves the interim budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the fiscal year 2025-2026. It allows the agency, which continues the work of the former San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, to operate and fund its programs.
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025-2026 Interim Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.
This hearing will evaluate the Mayor's proposed interim budget for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It aims to assess funding allocations and priorities for city services during that period.
Hearing to consider the Mayor's Proposed Interim Budget for the Departments of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
This hearing is about reviewing the proposed budget for San Francisco, which outlines expected income and spending for city departments for the fiscal years ending in 2026 and 2027. It is currently filed and will be discussed further.
Hearing on the Administrative Provisions contained in the proposed Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2025, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
This legislation outlines the proposed salary and job positions for the city's budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It includes details on compensation, work schedules, and the authority to appoint or continue appointments for various city positions.
Hearing on the Administrative Provisions contained in the proposed Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.
This ordinance expands the city's emergency procurement rules, allowing departments to buy goods and services more flexibly during emergencies. It also permits modifications to existing agreements that were not originally included in the contracts.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the scope of emergency procurement provisions for goods and services; and to allow City departments to modify agreements in ways not contemplated in the original solicitations.
This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to use a $200,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to buy and install multi-space parking pay stations. It also gives the Port Executive Director the authority to make necessary changes to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations until January 29, 2027.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a parking management capital grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), a transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, to fund the acquisition and installation of multi-space pay stations; and to authorize the Port Executive Director 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 or this Resolution from September 30, 2024, through January 29, 2027.
This motion appoints Kelly Yun to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development, with her term set to end on February 23, 2026. The motion has been passed by the relevant authorities.
Motion appointing Kelly Yun, term ending February 23, 2026, to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development.
This ordinance updates the financial thresholds for city contracts and local business size criteria based on recent inflation rates. It also establishes a new term, "Delegated Purchasing Amount," in the city's Administrative Code.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to update the Minimum Competitive Amount and Threshold Amount for contracting to reflect recent consumer price index increases; update the Local Business Enterprise size criteria amounts to reflect recent consumer price index increases; align the consumer price index increases with the fiscal year; and add “Delegated Purchasing Amount” as a defined term in the Administrative Code.
This ordinance sets the pay and working conditions for city employees in specific job codes not represented by unions, effective July 1, 2025. It also outlines their 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, 2025.
This ordinance updates the agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union regarding how to fill vacant nursing positions. It specifically addresses the order in which candidates will be selected for these roles.
Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, Staff and Per Diem Nurses to address order of selection for filling vacant nursing positions.
This motion appoints Luana McAlpine to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, with her term lasting until March 1, 2028. The appointment has been officially approved.
Motion appointing Luana McAlpine, term ending March 1, 2028, to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority.
The hearing is for people to express their opinions about the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street Project, which involves demolishing two buildings and constructing two new ones, while renovating others and increasing residential care suites. This project aims to add significant institutional space and improve existing facilities in the area.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street Project (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts), identified in Planning Case No. 2022-009819ENV, issued by the Planning Commission through Motion No. 21726, dated April 17, 2025, the project would allow the demolition of two of the five existing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) and construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures; the proposed project would renovate two of the other existing buildings and make improvements to the Julia Morgan Building; the project would add approximately 58,380 square feet of institutional use and increase the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109. (District 2) (Appellant: Tania Albukerk, on behalf of Save the Marina's Heritage) (Filed: May 19, 2025)
This motion confirms that the Planning Commission has approved the environmental review for the 3400 Laguna Street development project. It means the project can move forward after meeting environmental standards.
Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street project.
This motion aimed to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for the 3400 Laguna Street project, contingent on the Board of Supervisors agreeing with this decision. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.
Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street project, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination.
This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings to potentially reverse the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for the 3400 Laguna Street project. However, the motion was ultimately not passed.
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street project.
This legislation is a hearing to discuss a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street that involves demolishing two existing buildings, constructing two new ones, and renovating others to increase residential care suites from 86 to 109. The project seeks approval for changes to existing zoning requirements and has been filed for public input.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 209.2, 303, and 304 for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts) identified in Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21727, dated April 17, 2025, to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow the demolition of two of the five existing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) and construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, and make improvements to the Julia Morgan building; the project will add approximately 58,380 square feet of institutional use and increase the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109; under the PUD, the project is seeking an exception to Rear Yard (Planning Code, Section 134) requirements. (District 2) (Appellants: Tania Albukerk, on behalf of Save the Marina’s Heritage; Mary Linde, on behalf of San Francisco Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society) (Filed May 19, 2025)
This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street, which included environmental and planning consistency findings. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not move forward.
Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21727, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, for a proposed project located at 3400 Laguna Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This motion disapproves the Planning Commission's earlier decision to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street, while also conditionally approving a revised version of that authorization. The approval is contingent upon the Board adopting written findings to support this new determination.
Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21727, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; conditionally approving a Conditional Use Authorization for the same Planning Case and property with a revision to the findings, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.
This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create official findings that support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street. The motion has been passed.
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street.
This legislation involves a hearing for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street, which includes demolishing two existing buildings and constructing two new ones, along with renovations to other structures on the site. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections regarding the project's approval.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, designated Landmark No. 320 (Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society), within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts), identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, issued by the Historic Preservation Commission by Motion No. 494, dated April 17, 2025, to allow demolition of two noncontributing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) on the site, construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, make improvements to the Julia Morgan building, and site alterations; determined to be appropriate for and consistent with the purposes of Article 10 of the Planning Code, and to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for rehabilitation. (District 2) (Appellant: Mary Linde, on behalf of San Francisco Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society) (Filed May 19, 2025)
The motion aimed to approve a project at 3400 Laguna Street that included demolishing two existing buildings and constructing two new ones, along with renovations and site improvements. However, the motion was ultimately rejected.
Motion approving the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission by its Motion No. 494 to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street to allow demolition of two noncontributing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) on the site, construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, make improvements to the Julia Morgan building, and site alterations.
This motion disapproves the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of a project at 3400 Laguna Street while conditionally approving a different version of the project with new conditions. The final decision will depend on the Board adopting written findings to support this determination.
Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission by its Motion 494 to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; and conditionally approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for the same Planning Case with different conditions, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.
This motion directs the Clerk to create official findings explaining why the Board of Supervisors disapproved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project at 3400 Laguna Street. The motion has been passed, indicating the Board's formal stance against the project.
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of a Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street.
This resolution establishes an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District at 3333/3700 California Street to fund public facilities and projects that benefit the community. It outlines the financial mechanisms and related matters necessary for these developments.
Resolution of Intention to establish San Francisco Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District No. 3 (3333/3700 California Street) to finance public capital facilities and projects of communitywide significance related to the 3333/3700 California Street Projects and other authorized costs, and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.
This ordinance aims to ensure fair distribution of homeless shelters and behavioral health facilities by preventing new City-funded ones from being placed in neighborhoods that already have a higher proportion of such services compared to their unsheltered population. It also prohibits new shelters from being located within 300 feet of existing ones, though the Board of Supervisors can waive these rules if deemed beneficial for the public.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to promote equitable access to shelter and behavioral health services by prohibiting the City from siting a new, City-funded homeless shelter, transitional housing facility, or certain behavioral health residential care and treatment facilities (collectively, “Covered Facilities”) in a neighborhood where the neighborhood’s share of the City’s shelter and transitional housing beds exceeds the neighborhood’s share of the City’s unsheltered persons, and prohibiting the City from siting a new City-funded homeless shelter within 300 feet of an existing homeless shelter; and authorizing the Board of Supervisors to waive these prohibitions upon a finding that approving the Covered Facility or homeless shelter at the proposed location is in the public interest; and providing that this ordinance shall sunset on December 31, 2031.
The ordinance allows more flexibility for businesses in certain districts by permitting various non-retail and retail uses on the ground and upper floors, with specific conditions and timelines. It also updates requirements for ground floor transparency and modifies definitions related to signage and non-residential uses for development fees.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) principally permit certain non-retail sales and service uses, including general office, design professional, business services, non-retail professional services, and trade offices, on the ground floor in the C-3 (“Downtown Commercial”) Districts through December 31, 2030, after which such uses will be conditionally permitted, and make accompanying revisions to required ground floor uses and Floor Area Ratio; 2) principally permit retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above in the RC (“Residential-Commercial”) Districts; 3) principally permit non-retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above, and conditionally permit catering and laboratory uses on the ground floor in the RC Districts; 4) update transparency and fenestration requirements for ground floor actives uses and exempt child care facilities, homeless shelters, mortuaries, religious institutions, reproductive health clinics, and school uses from those requirements; 5) modify the definition of a Window Sign; 6) modify Planning review and approval of changes in copy of a Sign and Wall and Window Signs applied to doors, windows, or building facades; 7) modify the definition of a Non-Residential Use for the purposes of certain development impact fee waivers; and 8) modify permitted and required ground floor uses in the RH-DTR (“Rincon Hill Downtown Residential”) District, including uses in certain historic buildings, subject to various conditions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This resolution allows the American Express Centurion Lounge to temporarily move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 while Terminal 3 undergoes construction for about two years. It also reduces the minimum annual payment and promotional charge during this period and extends the lease term until November 5, 2031.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Domestic Terminal 3 Common Use Club Lease No. 13-0006 between American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, to temporarily relocate the American Express Centurion Lounge from its Terminal 3 premises to Terminal 2 during the construction of the Terminal 3 West construction project, expected to last approximately two years, with a temporary decrease of the Minimum Annual Guarantee amount to $2,025,827.70 and of the annual Promotional Charge to $9,035 and a day to day extension of the Lease term from July 18, 2014, through November 5, 2031, during the temporary operation of the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2.
This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to Barbary Coast Merchants LLC for their business, Amador Liquors and Wines, at 550 Montgomery Street, stating 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-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Barbary Coast Merchants LLC, doing business as Amador Liquors and Wines, located at 550 Montgomery 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 a condition on the issuance of the license.
This ordinance updates the Planning Code to allow certain commercial uses, including Formula Retail with fewer than 20 locations, to qualify for priority processing. It also revises scheduling and extension requirements for this program and reaffirms compliance with environmental and planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update eligibility requirements for the priority processing program for certain commercial uses, including enabling Formula Retail uses with fewer than 20 establishments to participate in the program, and updating scheduling and extension requirements for the priority processing program; reaffirming 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.
This ordinance allows existing unpermitted signs and gates to be included in the Awning Amnesty Program and removes design standards for gates and railings on the ground floors of certain non-historic buildings. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.
Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to extend the Awning Amnesty Program to apply to existing unpermitted Signs and Gates; amending the Planning Code to remove design standards for gates, railings, and grillwork on ground floor street frontages of non-historic buildings in Neighborhood Commercial, Residential-Commercial, Commercial, and Mixed-Use 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.
This ordinance simplifies the process for getting temporary use permits in San Francisco, allowing for seasonal political campaign offices for up to one year and extending pop-up retail permits to three years. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to streamline and simplify the process for obtaining and extending temporary use authorizations, implement standard requirements for any temporary use authorization, and permit as temporary uses seasonal political campaign offices for up to one year, and extend the maximum time period for a Pop-Up Retail temporary use to three years; 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.
This ordinance simplifies the process for businesses to set up café tables, chairs, and merchandise displays in public spaces by replacing permit requirements and fees with a registration system. It also removes certain minor encroachment permit requirements and exempts these setups from the Shared Spaces Program.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline the approval of certain encroachments in the public right-of-way, to establish a registration requirement in place of all permit requirements and fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise, and to eliminate minor encroachment permit requirements and right-of-way occupancy fees for appurtenant building features; amending the Administrative Code to exempt café tables and chairs and display merchandise from the Shared Spaces Program; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This resolution allows the Golden City Football Club to use Kezar Stadium for home games and practice fields for 15 years, with options to extend for an additional 15 years, while paying a permit fee and covering certain expenses. It also includes provisions for stadium improvements and authorizes the Recreation and Park Department to make minor amendments to the permit as needed.
Resolution approving and authorizing a Permit between the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) and FIL Partners, LLC for the Golden City Football Club to use Kezar Stadium for their home games, plus use of other fields for practices, for an initial term of 15 years with three five-year extension options, for a permit fee equal to $1,500 per game plus $750 per hour, reimbursement of RPD expenses, a share of revenues and a specified number of tickets and the completion of certain stadium improvements, effective upon approval of this Resolution; determining that Permit fee is appropriate and that the Permit will serve a public purpose in accordance with Administrative Code, Sections 23.30 and 23.33; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the RPD General Manager to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Permit or this Resolution.
This hearing focuses on the 2025 Housing Element, discussing rezoning and policies related to affordable housing, tenant protections, and support for small businesses. The Planning Department and Mayor's Office will provide presentations on these topics.
Hearing on the 2025 Housing Element Rezoning and related policies including, but not limited to, affordable housing, tenant protections, and small business support; and requesting the Planning Department and Mayor's Office to present.
The ordinance amends the Police Code to increase fees for certain outdoor sound permits, remove permit requirements for specific activities, and streamline the application process for entertainment permits. It also adjusts public notice requirements and modifies conditions under which hearings are held for certain permits.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) increase the filing fee for One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits; 2) eliminate permit requirements for ball or ring throwing games, dance halls, and masked balls; 3) eliminate referral of Place of Entertainment Permit applications to the Department of Building Inspection (“DBI”); 4) eliminate referral of Limited Live Performance and Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound permits to the Planning Department; 5) relax public notice requirements on the applicant and the Entertainment Commission with respect to applications for Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, and Fixed Place Amplified Sound permits; 6) require the Entertainment Commission to hold a hearing on any application for a One Time Event Permit or One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit in cases where an applicant has previously obtained 12 or more such permits in the same calendar year, rather than the preceding 12 months; 7) for Extended-Hours Permits, eliminate referral to DBI, and eliminate referral to the Department of Public Health and the Fire Department in cases where the applicant or permittee already holds valid permits from those departments; and 8) amend definitions relevant to noise limit enforcement.
An internal Board decision: Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to initiate a performance audit in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 of the Recreation and Park Department.
Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to initiate a performance audit in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 of the Recreation and Park Department.
This ordinance allows for the repair and relocation of certain existing structures that do not comply with current zoning laws, grants noncomplying status to unpermitted residential structures built before 2003, and permits accessory structures up to 10 feet tall and 120 square feet without needing a building permit. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement for $13,871,295 to provide home-delivered nutrition services for older adults, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.
Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Self-Help for the Elderly for the provision of Home-Delivered Nutrition Services for Older Adults Program, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $13,871,295; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.
This resolution allows the Department of Technology to extend its contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for ServiceNow software for an additional four years and increases the total contract amount by $18,452,904, bringing it to a maximum of $28,300,000. The new contract term will run from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2029.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a first amendment to the enterprise agreement (EA) with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to purchase ServiceNow Software Products, increasing the term for an additional four years from August 31, 2025, for a total term from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2029, and increasing the contract amount by $18,452,904 for a new not to exceed amount of $28,300,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
This legislation involves a hearing to review the Treatment on Demand Annual Report for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It also requests the Department of Public Health to provide additional information during the hearing.
Hearing on the Treatment on Demand Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report.
This resolution allows the Director of Health to sign an agreement to ensure San Francisco can access mental health treatment and manage funding for it, covering a period from October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a budget limit of $10 million. It also permits the Director of Public Health to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Health to sign a California Department of State Hospitals and California Mental Health Services Authority Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate access to mental health treatment and facilitate the transfer of funds to cover San Francisco's obligation to pay for mental health treatment at the California Department of State Hospitals, for a term of one year and nine months, from October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, as required by Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 4330 and 4331, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,000,000; and to authorize the Director of Public Health to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding that the Department determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.
This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement with Meals on Wheels San Francisco to provide home-delivered meal services to older adults, totaling up to $37,127,237. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.
Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Meals on Wheels San Francisco for the provision of Home-Delivered Meal Nutrition Services to Older Adults, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $37,127,237; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.
This ordinance reduces the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications businesses by reclassifying them to a lower tax category starting January 1, 2026. It also allows these businesses to continue receiving tax credits for opening physical locations in designated areas of the city.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications business activities by moving those activities from Category 5 to Category 4, beginning January 1, 2026, for purposes of the gross receipts tax and the homelessness gross receipts tax; and to retain taxpayers’ eligibility to take the tax credit for opening a physical location in designated areas of the City, as applied to gross receipts from telecommunications business activities.