Legislation

This ordinance allows for more types of businesses, including retail and restaurants, to operate on the ground floor in certain neighborhoods and modifies regulations for music venues and theaters. It also streamlines processes for business approvals and removes some neighborhood notice requirements for changes in use.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) permit additional commercial, retail, and restaurant uses on the ground floor in certain neighborhood commercial districts (NCDs) and residential districts; 2) principally permit Flexible Retail on the ground floor in certain NCDs and Chinatown mixed use districts; 3) principally permit Retail Professional Services uses on all floors and conditionally permit Non-Retail Professional Services on the ground floor in specified NCDs; 4) create regulations for music entertainment venues and non-profit theaters distinct from regulations for Bars; 5) allow Limited Corner Commercial Uses that are not Formula Retail in certain residential districts; 6) amend Section 311 to remove neighborhood notice requirements for changes of use in the Eastern Neighborhoods mixed use districts; 7) expand business types that qualify for the Planning Department priority review program and establish that the program will not apply in the North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District (SUD); 8) clarify that multiple allowable uses may co-locate on one site; 9) clarify and modify various other use regulations and processes; 10) permit additional retail and non-retail uses in specified NCDs; and 11) eliminate the Mission Street Formula Retail Restaurant Subdistrict; and 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.

The ordinance simplifies the approval process for neighborhood projects on sidewalks and public spaces, reduces fees for minor permits, and clarifies rules for commemorative plaques and encroachments. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline and authorize the approval of certain neighborhood amenities, also known as Love Our Neighborhoods Projects, in sidewalks and other public right-of-ways within the Department of Public Works’ jurisdiction, to reduce fees for certain minor encroachment permits, to waive certain annual encroachment assessments, to clarify the approval process for commemorative plaques, and to clarify the permitting, revocation, and restoration requirements for all minor encroachment permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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.

This ordinance prohibits parcel delivery services from operating at fleet charging locations in San Francisco. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Parcel Delivery Service activities at Fleet Charging locations; 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.

This ordinance allows for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects under specific conditions. It also confirms the Planning Commission's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows a seating area on Taraval Street at 46th Avenue to be classified as two shared sidewalk spaces, bypassing certain Administrative Code requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow seating area designated as a curbside traffic island on Taraval Street at 46th Avenue to be defined as two sidewalk shared spaces, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance approves a development agreement for the property at 98 Franklin Street, allowing specific construction and use of the site while waiving certain administrative code provisions. It also includes environmental findings and confirms compliance with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and 98 Franklin Street, LLC, for certain real property at 98 Franklin Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013), consisting of three parcels located in the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District on the east side of Franklin Street, between Oak and Market Streets; waiving certain provisions of Administrative Code, Chapter 56; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance updates the rules for the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, allowing developers to meet their affordable housing requirements by dedicating land and increasing the maximum building height for specific properties at 98 Franklin Street. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District to update the Option for Dedication of Land for development projects to fulfill their inclusionary housing obligations; to revise the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013, at 98 Franklin Street, from 85-X // 120/365-R-2 to 85-X // 120/400-R-2; 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 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.

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.

This resolution allows San Francisco to accept an avigation easement from SyNoor LLC for a development project at 410 Noor Avenue, at no cost to the city. It also permits the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the easement as long as they do not increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and recording of an avigation easement by the City and County of San Francisco from SyNoor LLC for the development at 410 Noor Avenue in South San Francisco, California, at no cost to the City and County of San Francisco; to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant of avigation easement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss the creation of a property-based assessment district called the Excelsior Community Benefit District. The hearing is set for July 11, 2023, to evaluate the proposal under California law and local regulations.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on July 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to consider establishment of a property-based assessment district to be known as the Excelsior Community Benefit District, pursuant to the California Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600 et seq.), and City and County of San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, Article 15; scheduled pursuant to the Resolution No. 235-23 contained in File No. 230386; adopted on May 2, 2023.

This ordinance updates various city codes to clarify the roles and authority of several city commissions and departments, ensuring they align with current state and local laws. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations in these changes.

Ordinance amending the Public Works, Administrative, Police, Health, and Building Codes to clarify the authority of the Public Works Commission, the Sanitation and Streets Commission, the Department of Public Works, and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; amending said Codes to provide clarifications, corrections, and updates consistent with changes in state and local laws; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This motion provides an update on how the Board of Supervisors is addressing specific recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report regarding improvements to the city's emergency firefighting water system. It has been officially passed by the Board.

Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update on the Board of Supervisor’s response to Recommendation Nos. R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, and R8 contained in the 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Act Now Before it is Too Late: Aggressively Expand and Enhance Our High-Pressure Emergency Firefighting Water System.”

This ordinance allows for taller buildings in a specific area of the Transbay Redevelopment Project by raising the height limit from 450 feet to 513 feet and adjusting some floor plate sizes. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

Ordinance approving an amendment to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan to increase height and bulk limits on Block 4 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 010, located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets), by increasing the maximum height limit for tower buildings from 450 feet to 513 feet, and increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings under the California Community Redevelopment Law; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance amends the Zoning Map to allow taller buildings for the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project, located on Howard Street. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project (located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets) by increasing height limits; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves the sale and lease of land rights at 200 Main Street for $6 million to F4 Transbay Partners LLC and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P. It also includes findings related to redevelopment plans, environmental quality, and consistency with city planning policies.

Resolution approving the disposition of land, and entrance into a ground lease of certain air space rights, by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco to F4 Transbay Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a purchase price of $6,000,000 for the property generally located at 200 Main Street, bounded by Howard, Main and Beale Streets and extending approximately 205 feet southeast from Howard Street (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot Nos. 010 and 011), commonly known as Transbay Block 4; making findings under the Transbay Redevelopment Plan (incorporating California Health and Safety Code, Section 33433); making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance proposes to vacate a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and transfer the city's interest in that area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above a segment of Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; quitclaiming the City's interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; 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.

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $211,129.46 to Build Group, Inc. to settle a lawsuit regarding a breach of contract related to the renovation of the Maxine Hall Health Center, with Build Group waiving any further claims related to the project. This settlement resolves a cross-complaint filed against the City in November 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the cross-complaint filed by Build Group, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for a payment to Build Group, Inc. of $211,129.46; the cross-complaint was filed on November 22, 2022, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. CGC-22-598717; entitled CPM Environmental, Inc. v. Build Group, Inc. and DOES 1-100, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract relating to the renovation of the Maxine Hall Health Center; other material terms of the settlement are that Build Group, Inc. waives all other claims it has or may have relating to the project.

This ordinance increases fees by 15% for services provided by the Department of Building Inspection. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to increase fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection by 15%; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance eliminates permit fees for Curbside Shared Spaces permits approved before June 30, 2024, and raises the gross receipts threshold for fee reductions from $2 million to $2.5 million. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations as determined by the Planning Department.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to eliminate permit fees for a Curbside Shared Spaces permit approved before June 30, 2024; amending the Administrative Code to increase the gross receipts threshold from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 for reductions to annual Curbside Shared Spaces permit and license fees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves a ten-year lease agreement between San Francisco and 29 airlines for flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, effective from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2033. It also allows the Airport Director to make minor modifications to the lease without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and 29 airlines to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, for a term of ten years, from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Airport Director to enter into 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.

This resolution approves a ten-year agreement for 11 airlines to operate at San Francisco International Airport, starting July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2033. It also allows the Airport Director to make minor modifications to the lease without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and 11 airlines to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, for a term of ten years, from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Airport Director to enter into 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.

This ordinance creates a new designation for Legacy Pushcart Peddlers, allowing them minor access to public utility areas and clarifying the rules for permits related to such access. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to create the Legacy Pushcart Peddler designation, provide that utility access in the public right-of-way for Legacy Pushcart Peddlers is a minor encroachment, and clarify the revocation and restoration requirements for all minor encroachment permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This hearing will review the findings from waste audits and assess how well the Large Refuse Generator program is working, as set up by a previous ordinance. The Department of Environment and City Administrator will be asked to provide a report on these matters.

Hearing to consider results of waste audits and the implementation of the Large Refuse Generator program established by Ordinance No. 300-18; and requesting the Department of Environment and City Administrator to report.

This ordinance proposes a density bonus program for certain residential zoning districts, allowing for increased housing development in RH-1, RH-2, and RH-3 areas. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create a density bonus program in RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family), RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family), and RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) zoning districts; 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.

The ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Adante Hotel's booking agreement by over $3.6 million, extending the agreement's term until August 2024. It also waives certain administrative requirements and permits HSH to make necessary amendments that do not increase the city's financial obligations.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to amend the booking agreement with the Sayana Corporation, operator of the Adante Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $3,642,573 for a total amount not to exceed $18,499,439 and to extend the term of the agreement from August 31, 2023, for a new term of May 14, 2020, through August 31, 2024; waiving for said agreement certain requirements of the Administrative and Environment Codes; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

The ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Monarch Hotel's booking agreement by over $4 million and extends the agreement's term until August 2024. It also waives certain city code requirements and permits the department to make necessary amendments that do not increase the city's financial obligations.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to amend the booking agreement with the Lombard Hotel Group, operator of the Monarch Hotel to increase the not to exceed amount by $4,122,300 for a total amount not to exceed $19,127,760 and to extend the term of the agreement from August 31, 2023, for a new term of August 4, 2020, through August 31, 2024; waiving for said agreement certain requirements of the Administrative and Environment Codes; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the agreement.

The ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Cova Hotel's booking agreement by nearly $2.9 million, extending the contract through August 2024. It also waives certain administrative requirements and permits HSH to make necessary amendments that do not increase the city's financial obligations.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to amend the booking agreement with Shin International, Inc., operator of the Cova Hotel to increase the not to exceed amount by $2,918,942 for a total amount not to exceed $14,304,253 and to extend the term of the agreement from August 31, 2023, for a new term of May 26, 2020, through August 31, 2024; waiving for said agreement certain requirements of the Administrative and Environment Codes; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This resolution approves an increase of $7.5 million to the Folsom Area Stormwater Improvement Project contract, raising the total to $17.2 million and extending the contract duration by four years to November 30, 2027. The funds will be used for specialized engineering services related to the project.

Resolution approving Modification No. 5 to the Folsom Area Stormwater Improvement Project, Contract No. PRO.0101, Tunnel Engineering Services, with McMillen Jacobs Associates/Stantec, Joint Venture, to increase the contract amount by $7,500,000 for a new total not to exceed contract amount of $17,200,000 and increase the contract duration by four years from November 30, 2023, for a total contract duration of nine years and one month with a new term period of November 1, 2018, through November 30, 2027, to provide specialized engineering services for the Folsom Area Stormwater Improvement Project, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution allows GSW Arena LLC to use certain curb and metered parking spaces near the Chase Center for 10 years, with potential extensions, generating over $1 million in revenue for the city starting August 1, 2023. It also authorizes the Port's Executive Director to make minor changes to the license as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission License No. 17036 with GSW Arena LLC for the non-exclusive use of white and yellow zone curb spaces and metered parking spaces on Port streets in and around the Chase Center on game and special event days for an initial term of 10 years with two five-year extension options and with anticipated revenues from this License to exceed $1,000,000 to commence on August 1, 2023; to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Port Commission License No. 17036 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves an increase of $12 million to the existing contract for construction management services at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant, raising the total contract amount to $47 million. The contract's duration remains unchanged, continuing until June 30, 2028.

Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0104, Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Program Construction Management Services, with Parsons Water & Infrastructure Group, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $12,000,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $47,000,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118, with no change to the ten-year term from July 13, 2018, through June 30, 2028.

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

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

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.

This ordinance changes the Park Code by reducing the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee, allowing for alternate members, and permitting longer service terms. It also ensures that members have relevant experience in environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues, and mandates that meetings be held at City Hall.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) reduce the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC), 2) provide for alternate members, 3) allow members to serve for more than four consecutive terms, 4) provide for the appointment of members having experience with environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues; and 5) provide that meetings shall occur at City Hall.

This resolution establishes the Excelsior Community Benefit District, allowing property assessments to be collected for 10 years starting in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to fund local improvements. It includes specific conditions and environmental findings related to the district.

Resolution to establish the property-based business improvement district known as the “Excelsior Community Benefit District,” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for 10 years commencing with Fiscal Year 2023-2024, subject to conditions as specified, and making environmental findings.

This resolution waives certain fees for the Brotherhood Way Greenway Beautification Project, including the Major Encroachment Permit fee and ongoing street improvement fees. It aims to support the project's development without financial burdens related to these permits.

Resolution of intent to waive the Major Encroachment Permit fee and ongoing fees, including the street improvement permit, annual assessment, and street improvement annual assessment fees, for the Brotherhood Way Greenway Beautification Project.

The ordinance authorizes a $227,500 settlement for a lawsuit regarding disability access violations at San Francisco's golf courses. It also includes provisions for making accessibility improvements at Harding Park and Fleming Park golf courses.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Abdul Nevarez and Priscilla Nevarez against the City and County of San Francisco for $227,500; the lawsuit was filed on September 27, 2019, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 19-CV-06155-SK; entitled Abdul Nevarez and Priscilla Nevarez v. City of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves disability access violations in the City’s golf courses; other material terms of the settlement are making certain disability access improvements at the Harding Park and Fleming Park golf courses.

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.

This resolution approves a lease agreement for Building 49 at Crane Cove Park to the YMCA of San Francisco for nearly 35 years, starting with an annual rent of about $92,810. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery, and performance of Lease No. 16997 for Building 49 located at 701 Illinois Street within Crane Cove Park by the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of San Francisco, for an initial term of 10 years plus options to extend for a total term of up to 34 years, 11 months, with an initial annual base rent of $92,809.80 and a fee waiver for a companion license agreement, effective upon approval of this Resolution; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or Port and are necessary or advisable to complete the transactions which this Resolution contemplates and effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 1151 Washington Street, following the Planning Commission's decision. However, the motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21310, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-010833CUA, for a proposed project located at 1151 Washington 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 aimed to reject the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 1151 Washington Street. The motion was ultimately not passed.

Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21310, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-010833CUA, for a proposed project at 1151 Washington Street.

This motion aimed to direct the Clerk to prepare findings supporting the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 1151 Washington Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

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. 2022-010833CUA for a proposed project at 1151 Washington Street.

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street, confirming it aligns with environmental standards and the city's General Plan. The Planning Commission's decision has been officially accepted and passed.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21312, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA-02, for a proposed project located at 3832-18th 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 aimed to reject the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21312, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 22020-001610CUA-02, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings to support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not proceed further.

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. 2020-001610CUA-02 for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street.

The resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that re-establishes a special use district at 1270 Mission Street and raises the height limit for buildings in that area. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and alignment with city planning policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (Board File No. 230540) amending the Planning Code by re-adopting the former Planning Code section and Zoning Map designation creating the Mission and 9th Street Special Use District (SUD) at 1270 Mission Street, located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 20 and 21, in the area generally bounded by Mission Street on the south, Laskie Street on the east, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 22, 23, and 24 on the west, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot No. 66 to the north; changing the height limit on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 20 and 21, within the SUD, from 120-X to 200-X; 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 convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows health services to operate on the ground floor in certain areas of the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District and restricts tobacco paraphernalia establishments in that area. It also requires conditional use authorization for such establishments in the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District and clarifies that cannabis retail does not fall under the tobacco paraphernalia category.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit Health Services uses on the ground floor for specified areas of the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), to clarify that in the Polk Street NCD and within a quarter-mile of its boundaries Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments where any Tobacco Paraphernalia is sold, delivered, distributed, furnished, or marketed are not permitted, to clarify that in the Haight Street NCD such Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments require conditional use authorization, and to clarify that Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments do not include medicinal and adult-use cannabis retail uses; and 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 the Planning Code, Section 101.1, and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to the Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance waives fees for awning replacements, new awning installations, and business signs applied for in May 2023 and May 2024. It also clarifies that these waivers are based on the application date rather than the issuance date.

Ordinance amending the Planning, Building, and Fire Codes to codify the annual waiver of awning replacement fees and awning sign fees applied for during the month of May, to annually waive fees for Business Signs and new awning installations applied for during the months of May 2023 and May 2024, and to indicate that the Planning Code, Building, and Fire Code waivers pertaining to pedestrian street lighting as well as awning replacement, awning installation, and awning sign fees are keyed to permit application in May rather than permit issuance in May; 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 resolution approves a $71,000 settlement for a claim by Wing Kwok and Lai Leng Lei against San Francisco for property damage from a water main rupture that occurred on November 8, 2022. The claim was settled without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Wing Kwok and Lai Leng Lei against the City and County of San Francisco for $71,000; the claim was filed on November 8, 2022; the claim involves alleged property damage due to flooding caused by a water main rupture.

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.

This ordinance updates the landmark designation for the Castro Theatre to include specific exterior and interior features that must be preserved or replaced, ensuring the building's historical significance is fully recognized. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Landmark Designation for Landmark No. 100, 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3582, Lot No. 085, under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to list the exterior features that should be preserved or replaced in kind, to add interior features to the designation, and to capture the property’s full historical significance; 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.

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.

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.

This resolution commends Nancy Wuerfel for her outstanding work in advocating for preservation and conservation in San Francisco. It acknowledges her contributions to historic preservation, environmental protection, and community planning, while expressing gratitude for her service to the city's residents.

Resolution commending Nancy Wuerfel for her exemplary advocacy and stewardship in promoting preservation and conservation efforts in the City and County of San Francisco, recognizing her significant contributions to historic preservation, environmental protection, and neighborhood-based planning, and expressing gratitude for her dedicated service to the citizens of San Francisco.

The ordinance allows the Human Services Agency to extend hotel booking agreements for non-congregate shelter for the homeless until August 31, 2023, while waiving some regulatory requirements. It also approves spending over $10 million for these agreements and permits modifications that do not increase the city's financial obligations.

Ordinance authorizing the Human Services Agency (HSA) to amend certain hotel booking agreements that were executed on or before February 10, 2022, to provide non-congregate shelter to people experiencing homelessness by extending the terms beyond August 31, 2022, through August 31, 2023; waiving for said agreements certain requirements in the Administrative and Environment Codes; approving certain agreements with anticipated expenditures in excess of $10 million under Charter, Section 9.118; and authorizing HSA to enter into modifications of such agreements that do not increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This ordinance changes zoning rules in the Castro Street area to allow larger uses for landmark buildings and permits nighttime entertainment on the second floor with special approval. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to exclude Article 10 Landmark buildings from use size limitation and allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; 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.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $175,000 related to an employment dispute involving a former employee and several police officers. This settlement resolves the legal claims made by Akashni Bhan against the city and its officers.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Akashni Bhan against the City and County of San Francisco, Sergeant Jennifer Streegan, Sergeant Steven Pomatto, Officer Anthony Oerlemans, and Officer Jennifer O’Keffee for $175,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 4, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-579798; entitled Akashni Bhan v. City and County of San Francisco, et. al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

This resolution approves a settlement of $37,636.23 to Cincinnati Insurance Company for property damage claims related to flooding from a water main rupture. The claim was filed on January 30, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Cincinnati Insurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $37,636.23; the claim was filed on January 30, 2023; the claim involves alleged property damage arising from flooding caused by a water main rupture.

This resolution approves a $50,000 settlement for a claim made by Arthur Villegas against San Francisco for property damage due to flooding from a water main break. The claim was filed on May 8, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Arthur Villegas against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the claim was filed on May 8, 2023; the claim involves alleged property damage arising from flooding caused by a water main rupture.

This resolution approves a payment of $50,450 to Ronghan Guan for property damage related to flooding from a water main rupture. The claim was filed on October 19, 2022, and the settlement was reached without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Ronghan Guan against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,450; the claim was filed on October 19, 2022; the claim involves alleged property damage due to flooding caused by a water main rupture.

This ordinance allows for exceptions to density limits on certain lots in San Francisco, potentially enabling more housing or development in those areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow density exceptions on lots subject to Numerical Density Limits; 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.

This ordinance reduces administrative costs by allowing the Risk Manager to update insurance requirements only when necessary, rather than every year, and removes the obligation for the Office of Contracts Administration to regularly report on certain employment practices and tropical hardwood use by contractors. It also mandates that the City Administrator provide an annual list of available reports to the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Administrative and Environment Codes to reduce administrative costs by requiring the Risk Manager to review and update insurance requirements only as necessary to protect the interests of the City, instead of annually; and eliminating the requirement that the Office of Contracts Administration regularly report on the implementation of City laws relating to select employment practices and the use of tropical hardwood by City contractors; and by requiring the City Administrator to send a list of available reports to the Board of Supervisors annually.

This ordinance changes how residential density is controlled in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by removing specific numerical limits and instead using existing building regulations like height and bulk. It also confirms compliance with environmental laws and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the manner in which residential density is regulated in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by replacing residential numerical density limits with already-existing regulations on the built envelope of buildings, such as height, bulk, and setbacks; 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.

This ordinance changes the Building Code to clarify how site permit applications are processed and limits the Building Official's review scope. It also mandates that multiple city departments review these applications at the same time when submitted electronically.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to outline the site permit application process, and define and limit the scope of Building Official review of site permits; requiring simultaneous interdepartmental review of electronically submitted applications for site permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allocates $124,020,472 from various revenue sources for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's capital improvement projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It also places specific amounts of Power and Water Bonds on reserve, contingent on the availability of funds and compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $124,020,472 of Hetch Hetchy revenue, Cap and Trade Revenue and Power and Water Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024; and placing $41,031,367 of Power Bonds and $77,084,105 of Water Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required, in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This ordinance allocates $759,000 from CleanPowerSF revenue and $848,220 in grant funds to support capital improvements and implement programs aimed at providing renewable energy options for disadvantaged communities in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The focus is on enhancing access to green energy through the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff Programs.

Ordinance appropriating $759,000 of CleanPowerSF revenue for CleanPowerSF Capital Improvements and $848,220 in California Public Utilities Commission grant funds to implement the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This ordinance allocates over $332 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's water infrastructure projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024, funded through various sources including revenue bonds and state loans. It also places a portion of these funds on reserve, pending certification of availability and compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $332,278,006 of proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), water revenues, and water capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024; and placing $281,901,348 of Revenue Bond and State Loan Funds or State Grant Funds proceeds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required, in FY2023-2024.

The ordinance allocates over $1.14 billion for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's wastewater improvement projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024, funded through various sources including revenue bonds and state loans. It also requires environmental reviews to be completed before any construction expenditures can begin.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $1,142,597,402 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), wastewater revenue and capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, and placing $1,047,288,286 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $358,985,453 in bonds to fund various water projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing water debt and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself through these bond issuances.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $358,985,453 to finance the costs of various capital water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco 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 therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.05 billion in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,047,288,286 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater 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 therewith, as defined herein.

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.

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct an audit of the Public Utilities Commission's processes related to water and wastewater rates and contracts. The goal is to prioritize reducing rate increases for residents.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst, on a priority basis, to audit the Public Utilities Commission’s Water and Wastewater Enterprises, rate setting, and contract oversight processes, with a focus on reducing rate increases.

This resolution authorizes the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to purchase property at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street for $27.225 million to support housing initiatives. It also includes provisions for a liquidated damages clause and affirms 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 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street (“Property”) for $27,150,000 plus an estimated $75,000 for typical closing costs, for a total anticipated amount of $27,225,000; 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property from Greenseed Folsom Land LLC (“Purchase Agreement”), which includes a liquidated damages clause of up to $2,700,000 in case of default by the City; 3) 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, and to authorize the Director of Property 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; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 5) 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.

This legislation involves a hearing where the Board of Supervisors will review and potentially reject the proposed retail water and wastewater rates for the fiscal years 2024-2026, as submitted by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The hearing is scheduled for June 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., following a request from Supervisor Ahsha Safai.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors convening as a Committee of the Whole on June 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to consider the retail water and wastewater rates and charges for Fiscal Year End (FYE) 2024-2026 from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; and the Board may reject these rates by resolution, pursuant to Charter, Section 8B.125; scheduled by the Clerk of the Board in response to the request by Supervisor Ahsha Safai made on May 31, 2023, pursuant to Charter, Section 8B.125.