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Ordinance#240410
Jun 28, 2024

The ordinance approves a development agreement for the Stonestown Development Project, which will include affordable and market-rate housing, as well as six acres of open space on a 30-acre site in southwest San Francisco. It also confirms compliance with various city codes and regulations related to the project.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Stonestown NW Parcel LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Stonestown Shopping Center, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and Stonestown Anchor Acquisition, L.P, a Delaware limited partnership, for the Stonestown Development Project at the approximately 30-acre site generally bounded by 19th Avenue to the east, Buckingham Way to the south and west, and Rolph Nicol Jr. Playground and Eucalyptus Drive to the north, in the southwest part of San Francisco, including affordable and market rate housing and approximately six acres of open space; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Planning Code, Administrative Code, Subdivision Code, Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, and Public Works Code, and ratifying actions taken and authorizing future actions to be taken in connection with the Development Agreement, as defined herein.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Hearing#240688
Jun 28, 2024

This legislation involves a hearing on the San Francisco Housing Authority's plan to convert public housing units under the Faircloth limit to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. It also requests reports from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Housing Authority regarding this plan.

Hearing on San Francisco Housing Authority’s Faircloth to RAD plan; and requesting the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Housing Authority to report.

HousingTransportation
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#240531
Jun 27, 2024

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between San Francisco and Local 38 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices, outlining terms for employment and benefits for plumbing and pipe fitting workers from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It has been officially passed and will take effect as scheduled.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 38, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

Housing
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240598
Jun 26, 2024

This ordinance updates the license fees for various entertainment-related permits, including billiard parlors and dance halls, to reflect current amounts. It aims to ensure that the fees are in line with today's economic conditions.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to adjust to current amounts the license fees for Billiard Parlor, Dance Hall Keeper, Extended Hours Premises, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, Limited Live Performance, Mechanical Amusement Device, and Place of Entertainment permits.

HousingPublic SafetyBusiness & Economy
Passed
19-0
Ordinance#240604
Jun 26, 2024

This ordinance allows San Francisco to use interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax to help fund early care and education programs in the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It modifies the existing funding requirements to support these programs more effectively.

Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, to enable the City to use the interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for those baseline programs.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
22-0 /1
Ordinance#240497
Jun 26, 2024

The ordinance calls for a special election on November 5, 2024, to let voters decide on borrowing up to $390 million for various healthcare, emergency services, and infrastructure improvements in San Francisco. It also allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and establishes oversight for how the bond money is spent.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $390,000,000 to finance the acquisition or improvement of real property, including: facilities to deliver primary healthcare services, emergency medical services, skilled nursing services, and services for persons experiencing mental health challenges or persons with substance use disorders; acquire, improve, and seismically upgrade critical medical care and mental health facilities and emergency shelter facilities; and improvements for certain transportation, pedestrian, and street safety related capital improvements, streetscape enhancements and other public space improvements, and related costs necessary or convenient for each of the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating review of Bond expenditures under the provisions of the Administrative Code by the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bonds are in conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b).

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
30-0
Resolution#240498
Jun 26, 2024

This resolution authorizes the city to acquire or improve properties for healthcare, emergency services, and public safety enhancements, while allowing landlords to pass on half of any resulting property tax increase to tenants. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition or improvement of real property, including: facilities to deliver primary healthcare services, emergency medical services, skilled nursing services, services for persons experiencing mental health challenges, and persons experiencing substance use disorders; acquire, improve, and seismically upgrade critical medical care and mental health facilities; emergency shelter facilities; and improvements for certain transportation, pedestrian, and street safety related capital improvements, streetscape enhancements, and other public space improvements, and related costs necessary or convenient for the respective foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bonds are in conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b).

HousingTransportationPublic Health
Passed
14-0
Resolution#240436
Jun 26, 2024

This resolution allows the City to lease 387 square feet of space at the Main Library to The Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library for five years at an annual rent of $15,555.84, with options for three additional five-year extensions and annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of 387 square feet of space at the Main Library located at 100 Larkin Street, with The Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library, a non-profit 501(c)(3), for an initial five-year term at an annual base rent of $15,555.84 (or the monthly amount of $1,296.32), with annual CPI increases to base rent and three additional five-year extension options, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240566
Jun 26, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Human Rights Commission to lease a portion of a property at 141 Industrial Street to Greater Calvary Hill Missionary Baptist Church for three years at an annual rent of $351,000. It also permits the Director of Property to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, to execute a Lease of a portion of the real property located at 141 Industrial Street, Unit #1 with Greater Calvary Hill Missionary Baptist Church, a California corporation, for an initial term of three years at an initial annual base rent of $351,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and authorizes the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#240649
Jun 26, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to use over $23 million in federal funds to help residential and commercial customers who fell behind on their water and wastewater bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are aimed at assisting those who accrued arrears or received discounts between June 2021 and December 2022.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and administered by the State Water Resources Control Board with a total amount of $23,368,920.23 to assist eligible residential and commercial customers who accrued water and/or wastewater arrears or received discounts for water and/or wastewater services during the extended COVID-19 pandemic from June 16, 2021, through December 31, 2022, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan
9-0
Resolution#240736
Jun 26, 2024

This resolution urges the SFUSD Superintendent and Board of Education to incorporate specific equity criteria into their Resource Alignment Initiative, focusing on the cultural significance of schools in neighborhoods like Chinatown and the Tenderloin. It emphasizes the importance of considering factors such as neighborhood density, walkability, and support services for low-income, immigrant, and BIPOC communities in their decision-making process.

Resolution urging San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Superintendent Matt Wayne and the Board of Education to include clear equity criteria in the Resource Alignment Initiative that includes the cultural and community significance of school sites in specific neighborhoods, such as Chinatown and the Tenderloin, as well as neighborhood density, walkability, in-language services and staffing, and on-site direct support services for low-income, immigrant and BIPOC communities who may have otherwise been undercounted for a variety of reasons, as part of the decision process.

HousingTransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
8-0 /2
Ordinance#240450
Jun 26, 2024

This ordinance allocates funds for various city departments and services, including the Airport Commission and Public Library, for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It outlines the expected income and expenses for these entities as of May 1, 2024.

Proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the Airport Commission, Board of Appeals, Department of Building Inspection, Child Support Services, Department of the Environment, Law Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, Public Library, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board, and Retirement System as of May 1, 2024, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Filed
24-0 /1
Ordinance#240451
Jun 26, 2024

This ordinance outlines the proposed annual salaries for various city departments and agencies in San Francisco for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, effective May 1, 2024. It includes positions from the Airport Commission, Public Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, and others.

Proposed Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Airport Commission, Board of Appeals, Child Support Services, Department of Building Inspection, Department of the Environment, Public Library, Law Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Retirement System, and Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board as of May 1, 2024, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Filed
24-0 /1
Ordinance#240727
Jun 25, 2024

This ordinance establishes a special use district for senior housing at specific locations on Pacific Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the New Asia Senior Housing Special Use District located at 758 and 772 Pacific Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0161, Lot Nos. 14 and 15; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240728
Jun 25, 2024

The ordinance reduces the real property transfer tax rates to 3% for certain high-value property transfers that meet specific criteria, such as having rent-restricted affordable units and being built with union labor. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the real property transfer tax rates from 5.5% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed is at least $10,000,000 but less than $25,000,000; and from 6% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $25,000,000 for transfers of certain properties with at least 12% rent-restricted affordable units, that were constructed using union labor, and had a debt or equity investment of at least $25,000,000 from a union pension fund at the time of the transfer; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
13-0
Resolution#240731
Jun 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease a 14,499 square foot property at 598 Portola Drive to Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc. for 20 years, with an initial rent of $156,600 and annual increases, while requiring the tenant to make certain improvements by the end of 2025. It also exempts the property from competitive bidding and permits the Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc., a California corporation, doing business as Twin Peaks Auto Care, successor-in-interest to Michael Gharib, for approximately 14,499 square feet located at 598 Portola Drive, for an initial term of twenty years with one five-year option to extend, at an initial base rent of $156,600 with annual adjustments of three percent thereafter; effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, and full execution of the Lease; to require the Tenant to complete certain improvements by December 31, 2025, with a waiver of rent up to three months; finding that competitive bidding procedures required under San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical; finding that the Premises is exempt surplus land under California Code, Section 54421(f)(1)(B); and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
13-0 /2
Resolution#240730
Jun 25, 2024

This resolution approves a loan purchase agreement for $63.2 million to rehabilitate a 214-unit residential building at 1000 Sutter Street for permanent supportive housing for homeless households. It also authorizes additional funding and consolidates existing loans to ensure long-term financing for the project.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing a Loan Purchase Agreement for the purchase of an existing loan in an amount of $63,191,071 for a purchase price not to exceed $48,000,000 from the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund (“SFHAF Loan”) related to the rehabilitation of a 214-unit single-room occupancy residential building for permanent supportive housing to homeless households, with two managers units, located at 1000 Sutter Street (the “Project”); 2) authorizing the assumption of obligations under the SFHAF Loan to disburse an amount not to exceed $17,000,000 for rehabilitation of the Project; 3) approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with 1000 Sutter LLC (“Borrower”) in an amount not to exceed $71,125,575 for a minimum loan term of 55 years (“City Loan Agreement”) to consolidate the SFHAF Loan with a prior loan from the City to Borrower after completion of the rehabilitation and provide permanent financing for the Project; 4) adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 5) authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute the Loan Purchase Agreement and the City Loan Agreement, and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; and 6) authorizing the Director of MOHCD to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Loan Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240684
Jun 25, 2024

This resolution supports The Justice for Renters Act, which will be on the November 5, 2024, ballot in California, and it reaffirms San Francisco's backing for repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. The Costa-Hawkins law limits rent control measures, and the resolution aims to enhance tenant protections.

Resolution supporting The Justice for Renters Act, a California State Proposition on the November 5, 2024, ballot; and reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco’s support for repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
19-1 /1
Ordinance#240439
Jun 25, 2024

This ordinance updates the rules for street vending in San Francisco by making it easier to enforce regulations, requiring some vendors to register and pay fees, and restricting where and when they can operate. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline the enforcement of vending requirements and restrictions, clarify vending permit application and compliance requirements, require certain vending permittees to register with the Tax Collector and pay related fees, prohibit stationary sidewalk vendors from vending in residential districts as defined in the Planning Code, limit permissible vending times, and streamline approval of vending regulations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
28-0 /2
Resolution#240561
Jun 25, 2024

This resolution adopts a strategy report aimed at promoting the cultural, historical, housing, and economic sustainability of the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District in San Francisco. It is part of the city's efforts to support and preserve the unique identity and contributions of this community.

Resolution adopting the Leather and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural District’s Cultural, History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (CHHESS) under Administrative Code, Section 107.5.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Motion#240695
Jun 25, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a 148-unit residential condominium project at 400 China Basin Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and relevant planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11099, a 148-unit residential condominium project, located at 400 China Basin Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 8719, Lot No. 005; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan, and the Plan Documents.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#240173
Jun 21, 2024

This ordinance allows vehicle storage lots in certain mixed-use districts and rezones a specific property on Kissling Street to accommodate this change. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions align with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally permit vehicle storage lots in the Residential Enclave-Mixed (RED-MX) and Western SoMa Mixed Use-General (WMUG) Districts and to update citations and cross-references in the text and tables of specified Mixed Use Districts; amending the Zoning Map to rezone 135 Kissling Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3516, Lot No. 068, from Residential Enclave (RED) to RED MX; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
13-0
Resolution#240255
Jun 21, 2024

This resolution approves a lease extension for Farley’s Community Café at San Francisco International Airport, allowing the café to continue operating for an additional two years and four months. The extension is part of a program designed to support small businesses affected by COVID-19.

Resolution approving the COVID-19 Lease Extension Program for the Terminal 3 Boarding Area F Café Lease, a Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside, Lease No. 19-0054 (Lease), at the San Francisco International Airport by and between Rylo Management, LLC DBA Farley’s Community Café, as tenant, and City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, providing for a lease extension of two years and four months for a total term of October 19, 2019, through October 31, 2024.

HousingBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240256
Jun 21, 2024

This resolution approves a three-and-a-half-year extension of the lease for Joe & the Juice at San Francisco International Airport, extending the lease term to June 30, 2032. The extension is part of the COVID-19 Lease Extension Program.

Resolution approving the COVID-19 Lease Extension Program for the International Terminal Food and Beverage Concession Lease 8, Lease No. 16-0018 (Lease), at the San Francisco International Airport by and between Joe & the Juice New York, LLC DBA Joe & the Juice, as tenant, and City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, providing for a lease extension of three and one-half years from December 30, 2028, with a total term of August 22, 2016, through June 30, 2032.

HousingPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240476
Jun 21, 2024

This resolution approves a loan of up to $52,362,512 to fund the third phase of infrastructure improvements and housing development for the Sunnydale Project, which aims to create up to 1,770 units of various types of housing. It also confirms that the loan agreement aligns with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Sunnydale Phase 3 Infrastructure, LLC, a California limited liability company, for a total loan amount not to exceed $52,362,512 to finance the third phase of infrastructure improvements and housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1770 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Sunnydale HOPE SF Development (“Sunnydale Project”); and adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#240504
Jun 21, 2024

This resolution extends the rental housing agreement for Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands by 10 years, lasting until June 30, 2034, with an option to extend for an additional three years. It involves the Treasure Island Development Authority and the John Stewart Company.

Resolution approving the seventh amendment to the Sublease and Property Management Agreement for Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands Market Rate Rental Housing between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the John Stewart Company to extend the term by 10 years from June 30, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2034, with a three year option to extend.

Housing
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240556
Jun 21, 2024

This resolution extends the agreement with Recology San Francisco for landfill disposal services for six more years or until 1.6 million tons of waste are disposed of, whichever happens first. It was approved under the city's charter provisions.

Resolution approving under Charter, Section 9.118, the extension of the Landfill Disposal Agreement with Recology San Francisco as authorized under the current Landfill Disposal Agreement for a period of six years, or an additional 1,600,000 tons of waste have been disposed under the Agreement, whichever comes first.

Housing
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240659
Jun 21, 2024

The resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Budget Committee to reinstate the optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal, which would cost an estimated $5.5 million in the 2024-2025 fiscal year and $13.1 million annually thereafter. This action aims to enhance healthcare options for Medi-Cal recipients.

Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Budget Committee to restore optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal with an estimated cost of $5,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and ongoing $13,100,000 to the California State Budget.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Resolution#240661
Jun 21, 2024

This resolution urges the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to provide funding opportunities for affordable housing specifically for survivors of gender-based violence and related issues. The goal is to expedite housing solutions for women in crisis.

Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) to release Notices of Funding Availability for the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of critical affordable housing for survivors of gender-based domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, human trafficking, or street violence in the furtherance of the City’s and voters’ shared goal of housing women in crisis as soon as possible.

HousingPublic SafetyTransportation
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
5-0
Resolution#240579
Jun 20, 2024

This resolution allows Maplebear, Inc. (Instacart) to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit against San Francisco regarding a tax refund of over $2.2 million. The goal is to potentially resolve the issue without going to court.

Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for Maplebear, Inc. (doing business as Instacart) to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of $2,204,716 of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and payroll expense taxes to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#240580
Jun 20, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement of $281,289.76 to GSW Arena LLC for claims related to tax refunds filed against the city. The claims were submitted in 2023 and 2024 and pertain to gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by GSW Arena LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $281,289.76; the claims were filed on August 4, 2023, and April 3, 2024; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#240671
Jun 18, 2024

This resolution approves a grant agreement that allows the Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc. to provide housing subsidies to seniors and adults with disabilities in San Francisco from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028, totaling up to $11,062,913. It was passed retroactively by the City and County of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services.

Resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, by and through its Department of Disability and Aging Services, and the non-profit, Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc., to provide housing subsidies to seniors and adults with disabilities for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, for a total not to exceed amount of $11,062,913.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
10-0 /3
Resolution#240673
Jun 18, 2024

This resolution approves a change to the lease agreement with DFS Group for duty-free and luxury stores at the airport, allowing for reduced rent until the end of 2023 if they complete construction in designated terminals by specified deadlines. The overall lease term remains unchanged, lasting until March 31, 2034.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, modifying the reduced rent structure from May 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, contingent upon Tenant’s construction of its location in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 by December 31, 2024, and its other location in Terminal 2 by March 31, 2025, with no change to the 14-year term of April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2034, to be effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240704
Jun 18, 2024

The resolution approves a 75-year ground lease for city-owned property to Casa Adelante SVN Housing, L.P. to build a 168-unit affordable housing development for low-income households. It also confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies and allows for necessary actions to finalize the lease.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property owned by the City located at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue, 3251-3255 26th Street, and 1214 Shotwell Street (“Property”) with Casa Adelante SVN Housing, L.P. for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 168-unit (including one manager’s unit) multifamily rental housing development affordable to low-income households and including community-serving commercial space (the “Project”); 2) adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 3) determining that the less than market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for low-income households in need, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.30; and 4) authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of MOHCD to execute the Ground Lease, and make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240557
Jun 18, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Human Services to use a federal grant of $1,472,856 to support the "Housing Assistance for Ukrainians" program in San Francisco from June 28, 2023, to September 30, 2026. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant from the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement through the California Department of Social Services for a total amount of $1,472,856 for participation in a program, entitled “Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) - San Francisco,” for the period of June 28, 2023, through September 30, 2026.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
8-0
Resolution#240717
Jun 17, 2024

The resolution approves a lease amendment allowing the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to build and operate a café and retail space at Piers 31 and 33 for 30 years, with options to extend. It also sets the base rent at $289,765.05, extends the completion date for improvements to December 31, 2025, increases construction rent credits, and establishes a profit-sharing arrangement for excess rents.

Resolution approving the Second Amendment to Port Commission Lease No. L-16274 with Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to build and operate a public serving café and retail space within the bulkheads and portions of the sheds of Piers 31 and 33 for a 30-year term, with two options to extend the Lease for 10 additional years, effective upon approval of this Resolution and Port’s execution of this Amendment; and to (i) establish the amount of unpaid base rent Conservancy will pay to Port at $289,765.05; (ii) extend the Phase I Improvements completion date to December 31, 2025; (iii) increase the original construction rent credit from $554,000 to $800,000; (iv) provide a three year extension of the Lease term to June 30, 2052; and (v) establish a 50% share of any excess rents from food and beverage subtenants.

HousingEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /2
Ordinance#240677
Jun 17, 2024

This ordinance aims to create a Housing Preservation Program to finance the purchase of multifamily residential properties, ensuring they remain affordable housing. It also sets requirements for borrowers regarding eviction procedures and gives the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development the authority to manage loans and monitor these properties.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Housing Preservation Program and amend the Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Fund to finance the acquisition of multifamily residential properties for the purpose of preserving such properties as permanent affordable housing; requiring borrowers under the Program to comply with certain procedures prior to eviction; authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to establish policies and procedures to issue loans and/or grants from the Fund; and requiring MOHCD to provide oversight and monitoring of such properties, and reports to the Board of Supervisors.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Chyanne Chen
no vote
Ordinance#240607
Jun 13, 2024

The ordinance reallocates about $13.7 million in interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to support services for homelessness and temporarily lifts the funding limit for short-term rental subsidies. It also requires the City to give more information about eligibility for these subsidies to help achieve the fund's goals.

Ordinance reallocating approximately $13,676,000 in unappropriated earned interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to allow the City to use such revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax for certain types of services to address homelessness; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; directing the City to provide additional notice regarding eligibility for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these changes are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
32-0 /1
Ordinance#240605
Jun 13, 2024

The ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to give a one-time grant of up to $456,000 to Planned Parenthood Northern California for security personnel to enhance access to family planning and reproductive healthcare services over a two-year period. It also mandates annual reports to the Board of Supervisors on the selected security personnel and any security incidents at Planned Parenthood NC.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health (“Department”) to award a one-time grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California (“Planned Parenthood NC”) by waiving the competitive solicitation requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, for the purpose of funding security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services in an amount not to exceed $456,000 for a term not to exceed two years to commence on April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027; and requiring the Department to provide an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the security personnel selected by Planned Parenthood NC and security incidents experienced by Planned Parenthood NC.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
19-0
Resolution#240620
Jun 13, 2024

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
14-0
Resolution#240442
Jun 13, 2024

This resolution approves a grant agreement for Meals on Wheels of San Francisco to provide meals for navigation centers and shelters from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029, totaling up to $49,737,600. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor changes to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving a grant agreement between Meals on Wheels of San Francisco and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to provide meals for navigation centers and shelters; approving a term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and a total not to exceed amount of $49,737,600; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

HousingBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#240559
Jun 13, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to enter into a grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan for nearly $3.23 million to improve services and accessibility for permanent supportive housing from July 2023 to December 2025. It also permits HSH to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed without significantly changing the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), acting by and through HSH, and the San Francisco Health Plan, not to exceed $3,227,884 in order to provide enhanced onsite services, increase site accessibility and support data integration for permanent supportive housing under the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (“HHIP”); and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240562
Jun 13, 2024

This resolution approves a $5.5 million grant application to establish a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History Museum in San Francisco. It authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to manage the grant and its expenditures from August 1, 2024, to March 1, 2026.

Resolution approving a Program Application Package for a California Specified Development and Acquisition Grant from the State of California Natural Resources Agency (the “Agency”); authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for the Program Application Package and enter into a Grant Agreement with the Agency and take all actions in compliance with the Grant Agreement, as defined herein, for a grant of $5,500,000 under the California Specified Development and Acquisition Grant Program; and authorizing the City to accept and expend the grant in the amount of $5,500,000 under California Specified Development and Acquisition Grant Program for the period of August 1, 2024, through March 1, 2026, for the purpose of establishing a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History Museum in San Francisco.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240612
Jun 12, 2024

This resolution allows certain city services, including security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can perform the work at a lower cost than city employees. It has been approved by the Controller, confirming the cost-effectiveness of this approach.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
14-0 /1
Ordinance#230734
Jun 7, 2024

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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
4-0
Resolution#240477
Jun 5, 2024

The resolution approves the purchase of a property at 624 Laguna Street for $13.8 million, including closing costs. It authorizes the Director of Property to finalize the purchase agreement and confirms that the acquisition aligns with city planning policies and environmental regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 624 Laguna Street (“Property”); approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property, for the purchase price of $13,780,000 plus an estimated $20,000 for typical closing costs, for a total amount of $13,800,000 from PACIFICA SFO LLC, a California limited liability company (“Purchase Agreement”); authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#231153
Jun 5, 2024

This resolution approves an amendment to the lease for the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store, allowing a temporary rent reduction to 36% of gross revenues starting in 2024, with a minimum annual guarantee of $30 million for that year. The original rent structure will resume in 2027, contingent on the completion of construction in Terminal 1 by the end of 2024.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, which continues the temporary reduced Percentage Rent structure, but increases the percentage amount to 36% of gross revenues, commencing with Lease Year 5 (2024) and continuing through Lease Year 7 (2026), and establishing a temporarily reduced Minimum Annual Guarantee of $30,000,000 for Lease Year 5, adjusting annually in accordance with the Lease through Lease Year 7, with the original Base Rent structure recommencing in Lease Year 8 (2027), with each such rent accommodation being conditioned upon Tenant’s timely completion of the construction of its remaining facilities in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 no later than December 31, 2024, with no change to the 14-year term, to be effective upon approval of this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#240633
Jun 4, 2024

The ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Adante Hotel's booking agreement by over $2.3 million and extend the agreement's term by seven months. It also waives certain regulatory requirements to facilitate this agreement and permits HSH to make necessary amendments without increasing 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 $2,371,068 for a total amount not to exceed $20,870,507; to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of May 14, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving for certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Ordinance#240634
Jun 4, 2024

This ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Monarch Hotel's booking agreement by over $2.5 million and extend the agreement's duration by seven months. It also waives certain city code requirements related to this agreement 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 Lombard Hotel Group, operator of the Monarch Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $2,533,540 for a total amount not to exceed $21,661,300; to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of August 4, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the agreement.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Ordinance#240632
Jun 4, 2024

The ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Cova Hotel's booking agreement by nearly $1.73 million and extend the agreement's term by seven months. It also waives certain city code requirements related to this agreement 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., the operator of the Cova Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $1,728,190 for a total amount not to exceed $16,032,443 and to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of May 26, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

HousingBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
13-3
Resolution#240577
Jun 4, 2024

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease approximately 676 square feet of The Village Community Facility at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue to Five Keys Schools and Programs for five years, with options to extend. The lease starts at $10,870.08 per year, with annual increases, and includes provisions for modifications that do not significantly change the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with Five Keys Schools and Programs, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, for approximately 676 square feet of The Village Community Facility located at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue, effective upon approval of this Resolution for an initial term of five years with two five-year options to extend, at an initial rent of $10,870.08 per year ($905.84 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter; a finding that competitive bidding procedures required under Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical or impossible; a finding that the Lease furthers a proper public purpose sufficient to meet Section 23.30 market value requirements; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240578
Jun 4, 2024

The resolution approves a five-year lease for APA Family Support Services to use approximately 3,267 square feet at The Village Community Facility, starting December 1, 2023, with an annual rent of $52,533.36 and 3% increases each year. It also states that competitive bidding is not feasible and confirms that the lease serves a public purpose.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with APA Family Support Services, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation for approximately 3,267 square feet of The Village Community Facility located at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue, for an initial term of five years with two five-year options to extend, from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028, at an initial rent of $52,533.36 per year ($4,377.78 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter; a finding that competitive bidding procedures required under San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical or impossible; a finding that the Lease furthers a proper public purpose sufficient to meet Section 23.30 market value requirements; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0