Legislation

This hearing will discuss the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on improving street safety in San Francisco. The report is titled "Failed Vision - Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets."

Hearing on the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Failed Vision - Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets."

This ordinance updates the Park Code to include specific parks on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, allowing the Recreation and Park Department to manage additional properties with the Recreation and Park Commission's approval. It also makes clarifying changes to the existing regulations.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to apply the Park Code to certain parks on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island; to allow application of the Park Code to certain additional properties operated and managed by the Recreation and Park Department, subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; and making clarifying changes.

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 ordinance allows certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be sold separately as condominiums from their primary residences. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Subdivision Codes to allow separate conveyance of certain Accessory Dwelling Units and associated primary residences as condominiums; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

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.

The legislation schedules a hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss renewing and expanding the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District on July 8, 2025. This process follows California law regarding property and business improvement districts.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on July 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., to consider renewal and expansion of a property-based business improvement district, known as the Ocean Avenue 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. 208-25 contained in File No. 250368; adopted on May 6, 2025.

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.

The ordinance allows certain tourist hotels and motels to be temporarily used for interim housing while maintaining their hotel classification, and it permits the reestablishment of hotel use for specific Shelter-In-Place hotels. It also amends the Building Code to support this change without altering the property's occupancy classification.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow certain tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without thereby abandoning or discontinuing the hotel use classification under that Code, and authorizing the reestablishment of hotel use for certain Shelter-In-Place hotels; amending the Building Code to allow Interim Housing without thereby changing the underlying occupancy classification of the property, allowing reestablishment of hotel use for Shelter-In-Place hotels; 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 creates several designated entertainment zones in San Francisco, including areas on Valencia Street, Pier 39, Folsom Street, Ellis Street, Yosemite Avenue, Hayes Valley, and Yerba Buena Lane. It also includes clarifications and affirms the Planning Department's environmental review.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Valencia Street Entertainment Zone, on Valencia Street between 16th Street and 21st Street; the Pier 39 Entertainment Zone, on and around Pier 39, including the northern waterfront of The Embarcadero, between The Embarcadero on the south, Kearny Street on the east, Powell Street on the west, and the San Francisco shoreline on the north; the Folsom Street Entertainment Zone, on Folsom Street between 7th Street and 8th Street, Hallam Street between Folsom Street and Brush Place, and Langton Street between Folsom Street and Decker Alley; the Ellis Street Entertainment Zone, on Ellis Street between Stockton Street and Powell Street; the Yosemite Avenue Entertainment Zone, on Yosemite Avenue, between Mendell Street and 3rd Street, and Lane Street, between 3rd Street and Armstrong Avenue; the Hayes Valley Entertainment Zone, in the area bounded by Franklin Street from Grove to Market Streets, Market Street from Franklin to Haight Streets, Haight Street from Market Street to Octavia Boulevard, Octavia Boulevard from Haight to Fell Streets, Fell Street from Octavia Boulevard to Laguna Street, Laguna Street from Fell to Grove Streets, and Grove Street from Laguna to Franklin Streets, and on Gough Street from Grove to McAllister Streets; and the Yerba Buena Lane Downtown Activation Location, on Yerba Buena Lane between Market Street and Mission Street, and on the northern side of Mission Street only, excluding the public street portion of Mission Street, between Yerba Buena Lane and 3rd Street, including Jessie Square; making clarifying amendments; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows Club Deluxe at 1511 Haight Street to obtain a Type-90 liquor license for serving alcohol in a music venue, 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 Bergamot Oil, LLC, doing business as Club Deluxe, located at 1511 Haight Street (District 5), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license to Bottles and Bites LLC at 1799 Union Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control place a condition 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 Bottles and Bites LLC., doing business as Bottles and Bites, located at 1799 Union Street (District 2), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows The Stud, a music venue at 1123 Folsom Street, to obtain a liquor license, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Universal Life Corral LLC, to do business as The Stud located at 1123 Folsom 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.

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 amends the Planning Code to eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and expand allowable uses and size limits in several commercial districts, including North Beach, Polk Street, Pacific Avenue, Nob Hill, and Jackson Square. It also updates the Zoning Map to reflect these changes and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate certain controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, 2) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, 3) expand allowable uses in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, 4) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Nob Hill Special Use District, and 5) reduce limitations on Restaurants and Bars in the Jackson Square Special Use District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect removal of the North Beach Special Use District; 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 hearing addresses funding and design plans for the Emergency Firefighting Water System on the westside of San Francisco. It also requests a report from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on the matter.

Hearing on the Emergency Firefighting Water System funding and design on the westside of San Francisco; and requesting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to report.

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 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.

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.

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 ordinance aims to change the definition of "Laboratory" in the Planning Code to include Biotechnology and prohibit Laboratory uses in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Laboratory to include Biotechnology, and to make Laboratory uses, as defined, a not permitted use in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance aims to designate the Alexandria Theater as a Landmark, which would protect its historical significance under the Planning Code. It also includes affirmations regarding environmental impact and compliance with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Alexandria Theater, located at 5400 Geary Boulevard, at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1450, Lot No. 048, 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 ordinance dedicates Mission Bay South Park P3 for public use and accepts an offer to acquire the facilities for park improvements. It also establishes the park for public maintenance and liability, while ensuring compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance dedicating Mission Bay South Park P3 (between 3rd and 4th Streets and Mission Creek) to public use; accepting an irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities that comprise the park improvements; designating said facilities for public park and open space purposes only; accepting Park P3 for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; adopting a Public Works Order that recommends acceptance of the Park P3 and related actions; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance.

This ordinance creates a special district for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at 530 Sansome Street, allowing for streamlined approval processes and height increases for certain properties. It also includes provisions for reviewing the landmark status of a nearby building and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District, including a conditional use review and approval process allowing streamlined approval and exceptions from certain Planning Code requirements and the conditional rescission of an existing Article 10 landmark designation of 447 Battery Street within the Special Use District; revising the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017 within the Special Use District; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance requires that buildings undergoing major renovations in San Francisco either remain or convert to all-electric systems, with certain exceptions for specific types of buildings and circumstances. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and mandates that the ordinance be sent to the California Building Standards Commission after it is finalized.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to require buildings undergoing major renovations to remain or convert to All-Electric Buildings with exceptions for physical and technical infeasibility, commercial food establishments, non-residential-to-residential conversions, buildings with recent major system replacements, and 100% Affordable Housing; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

This resolution allows Jumbo Trading Company LLC to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at 761 Jackson Street, stating it will benefit the local community. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control place a condition 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 Jumbo Trading Company LLC, located at 761 Jackson Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

The ordinance approves the acquisition of a property at 601-617 Laguna Street for $11,030,000 and outlines a project budget of up to $20,000,000 for improvements and repairs. It also exempts the project from certain contracting requirements while ensuring compliance with local hiring and wage policies.

Ordinance 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 601-617 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0806, Lot No. 002) (the “Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate (the “Purchase Agreement”) for the acquisition of the Property from Pacifica SFO LLC, a California limited liability company (“Seller”), for $11,030,000 together with a Construction Management Agreement attached as Exhibit E to the Purchase Agreement for the completion of certain improvements and the repair of deficiencies on the Property (the “Project”) by Seller for an amount not to exceed $8,140,000 that includes a construction management fee, an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the City contingency, and an amount not to exceed $30,000 for closing costs for a total anticipated not to exceed project cost of $20,000,000; 3) authorizing the Director of Property to make certain modifications to the Purchase Agreement and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) exempting the Project from contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6 and Chapter 14B; 5) approving the Seller and its architect, consultants, general contractor, subcontractors, employees and affiliates without competitive bidding, but requiring the payment of prevailing wages, implementation of a local business enterprise utilization program, and compliance with the City’s local hire policy and first source hiring Ordinance; and 6) placing the Property under the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Division; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting the Planning Department’s finding that the Purchase Agreement, and the transactions contemplated therein, are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves a payment of $68,342.54 to Shreve and Co. Jewelers for property damage due to flooding from a water main rupture. The claim was filed on January 23, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Shreve and Co. Jewelers, LTD against the City and County of San Francisco for $68,342.54; the claim was filed on January 23, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

The ordinance reduces the parking time for large vehicles on city streets from overnight to two hours and establishes a permit program for certain large vehicles to be exempt from this limit under specific conditions. It also sets similar two-hour parking limits for large vehicles on park and port properties and requires city departments to assist in administering the new regulations.

Ordinance 1) amending Division I of the Transportation Code to reduce the time that large vehicles may be parked on City streets from overnight to two hours, and modify the time that commercial vehicles may be parked on City streets; 2) amending the Administrative Code to require City departments, including but not limited to the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Department of Emergency Management, and the Police Department, to assist the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) with administering a Large Vehicle Refuge Permit Program that exempts certain large vehicles from the two-hour parking restriction under certain conditions; 3) urging SFMTA to develop a fair review process and to develop further exceptions to the two-hour restriction as may be needed to support the public interest; 4) amending the Park Code to impose a two-hour parking limit on large vehicles on park property; 5) amending the Port Code to impose two-hour parking limits on large vehicles on Port property; and 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Works to use a $626,000 grant from the California Department of Transportation to plan the South of Market Under Freeway Park from November 2024 to June 2027. It also gives Public Works the authority to sign necessary documents for the project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $626,000 from the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for a performance period from November 4, 2024, through June 30, 2027, to fund the planning of the South of Market (SoMa) Under Freeway Park; and authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project, as defined herein.

This resolution adopts the 2025 Hazards and Climate Resilience Plan, updating the city's strategy for managing risks related to hazards and climate change. It replaces the previous 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to better address current and future challenges.

Resolution adopting the 2025 Hazards and Climate Resilience Plan as San Francisco’s update to the 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $1,611,913.13 related to property and economic damages from a water pipeline break in March 2023. The lawsuit was filed by Golden Bear Insurance Company and Allied World Assurance Company against the city.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Golden Bear Insurance Company and Allied World Assurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,611,913.13; the lawsuit was filed on March 11, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-25-623204; entitled ALLIED WORLD NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, and GOLDEN BEAR INSURANCE COMPANY v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property and economic damages arising from the March 27, 2023, break of the SFPUC’s water transmission pipeline at or near the intersection of Gough Street and Ellis Street.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with State Farm General Insurance Company for $200,000 related to property damage caused by a fallen tree. The lawsuit was filed on March 2, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by State Farm General Insurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 2, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598474; entitled State Farm General Insurance Company v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage due to a fallen tree.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $300,000 related to a claim for a refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC. The lawsuit was initiated on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611594; entitled 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest.

This resolution establishes and expands a business improvement district in the Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill areas, allowing for property assessments to fund improvements for 15 years starting in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. It also includes environmental findings related to the project.

Resolution to establish, renew and expand the property-based business improvement district known as the "Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District"; ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for a term of 15 years commencing with Fiscal Year 2025-2026, through December 31, 2040, subject to conditions as specified herein; and making environmental findings.

This resolution establishes and expands the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District (CBD) for 15 years, allowing for the collection of assessments from property owners in the area to fund improvements and services. It also approves the updated management plan and boundaries for the district.

Resolution to establish the property-based business improvement district known as the “Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District (CBD),” by renewing and expanding the previously established Ocean Avenue CBD; approving the amended Management District Plan and Engineer’s Report and boundaries map; ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in the district for 15 years commencing with fiscal year 2025-2026, subject to conditions as specified; and making environmental findings.

This ordinance removes size limits for health service uses and reproductive health clinics in the Mixed Use-Office District east of 7th Street, and also eliminates retail ratio limits in that area. It affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate retail use size limits on Health Service Uses and Reproductive Health Clinics in the MUO (“Mixed Use-Office”) District east of 7th Street; eliminating retail ratio limits in the MUO District east of 7th Street; 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 the projects that will receive funding from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for local streets and roads, as mandated by California Senate Bill 1. The funding aims to improve and maintain road infrastructure in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the list of projects to be funded by Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds for the Local Streets and Road Program as established by California Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

The ordinance removes size limits on non-residential businesses in certain commercial districts, allowing larger businesses to split into smaller spaces while still exceeding size limits without needing special approval. It also standardizes size limits to round numbers and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate limits on Non-Residential Use Sizes in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), Polk Street NCD, West Portal Avenue NCD, North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District, Regional Commercial Districts, and Residential-Commercial District; allow specified Non-Residential Uses that exceed the Use Size limits to divide into smaller spaces that may continue to exceed the Use Size limits, without conditional use authorization; adjust the Use Size limit in all NCDs to a round number; 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 allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate its lease agreements with Scoma’s Restaurant for specific premises along Al Scoma Way. It also permits the Executive Director to make minor amendments to the termination agreement as needed, without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with Scoma’s Restaurant, Incorporated, a California corporation for Port Lease No. L-9170 and Port Lease No. L-9175 between the Port of San Francisco and Scoma’s Restaurant, for premises along Al Scoma Way over bay waters (“Smokehouse”), effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a sublease for a property at Candlestick Point to be used as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center for about 16 months, starting retroactively from January 13, 2024. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities, while granting the Director of Property the authority to make necessary adjustments to the sublease.

Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to negotiate and enter into a new sublease agreement for 312,000 square feet of property owned by the California State Lands Commission and leased to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the City’s use as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, for a term of approximately one year and four months, with a retroactive commencement date of January 13, 2024, through April 11, 2025, for a base rent of $312,000 per year; affirming findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the sublease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the new sublease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the sublease or this Resolution.

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 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.

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 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 appoints Laura Mancuso to the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee, with her term set to end on February 1, 2026. She will represent District 3 in this role.

Motion appointing Laura Mancuso, term ending February 1, 2026, to the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (District 3).

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.

This resolution approves a 10-year lease for a restaurant space at 340 Jefferson Street, generating an estimated $1.51 million in revenue, with the Port contributing $470,000 for improvements. The lease includes two options to extend for an additional five years each.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17181 with 340 Jefferson Street Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company, for approximately 3,750 square feet of a single-story restaurant space located at 340 Jefferson Street for a term of 10 years effective upon approval of this Resolution, with two five-year options to extend; and estimated to produce $1,510,000 in revenue over the 10-year term, with the Port contributing $470,000 for improvements to the premises.

This resolution allows the Mayor or their representative to vote in favor of renewing and expanding a special district that funds improvements in the Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill areas. It specifically pertains to city-owned properties that will be assessed for funding within that district.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to cast assessment ballots in the affirmative for the proposed renewal and expansion of a property and business improvement district known as the Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District, with respect to certain parcels of real property owned by the City that would be subject to assessment in said district.

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 San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to purchase easements from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for an underground water pipeline and electrical utilities, as well as temporary construction easements, for a total cost of $266,100. The agreement will take effect once both parties have signed it.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deeds with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for the acquisition of 1) a 441-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances; 2) a 1,273-square-foot easement for electrical utilities and associated appurtenances; 3) an 824-square-foot temporary construction easement; and 4) a 1,886-square-foot temporary construction easement across a portion of San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-292-450, known as 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California 94080 for $266,100 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; the Agreement becomes effective on the date on which the Agreement is executed by both parties.

The ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements related to the Potrero HOPE SF Project, including streets and sidewalks on several streets for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and grants limited authority to the Public Works Director for future infrastructure acceptance.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Potrero HOPE SF Project, Phase 2, including improvements located within portions of 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Wisconsin Streets, and improvements associated with a new switchgear within a building, and an offer of dedication for real property underlying portions of 25th, Arkansas, and Connecticut Streets; dedicating this public infrastructure for public use; designating the public infrastructure for public street and roadway purposes; accepting the public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” to establish official sidewalk widths on 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Wisconsin Streets; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions regarding the public infrastructure; delegating limited authority to the Public Works Director to accept specified infrastructure; authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Stuart Parmenter to serve on the Sanitation and Streets Commission until July 1, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Stuart Parmenter to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, term ending July 1, 2028.

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.

The resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to settle litigation with Castagnola, Inc., resolving debts over $1.1 million and enabling Castagnola to continue operating its restaurant at 286 Jefferson Street under specific financial and operational conditions. Castagnola must pay $300,000 within 180 days, invest at least $900,000 in improvements, and reopen the restaurant within a year, with enforceable obligations tied to the settlement.

Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to execute the settlement agreement between the Port Commission and Castagnola, Inc. of San Francisco and associated parties (“Castagnola”) to resolve outstanding litigation, satisfy two terminated agreements, settle debt in excess of $1,123,884 and allow Castagnola to continue its tenancy under Lease L-7493 for premises at 286 Jefferson Street (“Premises”) in exchange for Castagnola: paying Port $300,000 within 180 days, expending no less than $900,000 for physical improvements to the Premises, and reopening the restaurant to the public within one year unless extended by the Port Commission, which obligations are enforceable through stipulated judgments in: CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO VS. CASTAGNOLA, INC. OF SAN FRANCISCO, A CAL. CORP ET AL, Superior Court of San Francisco County, Case No. CUD24674725; and CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO VS. LOLMAN ENTERPRISES, INC., ET AL, Superior Court of San Francisco County, Case No. CGC23606678.

This hearing aims to look into claims of financial mismanagement by the San Francisco Parks Alliance and assess how it affects city agencies and local organizations. It also requests reports from the Port, Recreation and Parks Department, and the Parks Alliance.

Hearing to investigate the allegations of fiscal mismanagement by the San Francisco Parks Alliance, and to examine the impacts on City agencies and local organizations; and requesting the Port, Recreation and Parks Department, and the San Francisco Parks Alliance to report.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use about $500,000 in cash and/or in-kind grants for the San Francisco Irish Famine Memorial Project. It takes effect once the resolution is approved and the project is substantially completed.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend cash and/or in-kind grants from the San Francisco Irish Famine Memorial Committee valued at approximately $500,000 for the San Francisco Irish Famine Memorial Project, effective upon approval of this Resolution through notice of substantial completion.

The ordinance establishes the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing for increased density and modifications to zoning rules for a residential project at Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District (SUD), at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, allowing a density bonus and modifications to existing zoning controls for a residential project in the SUD, subject to specified conditions; 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 authorizes a $400,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Ralph Bower against the City for alleged personal injury on a city street. This lawsuit was initiated on April 10, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing a partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ralph Bower against the City and County of San Francisco for $400,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 10, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605730; entitled Ralph Bower, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with the Archdiocese of San Francisco for $247,500 due to property damage and economic losses from flooding caused by a broken water pipeline. The lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Archdiocese of San Francisco Parish and School Juridic Persons Real Property Support Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $247,500; the lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-25-623430; entitled Archdiocese of San Francisco Parish and School Juridic Persons Real Property Support Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage and economic losses arising from flooding caused by a water transmission pipeline break.