Legislation

The motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project that includes 129 new residential units and 6 commercial units at specified locations on Howard and 9th Streets. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9940, a merger and four lot vertical subdivision, 129 residential new condominium units within vertical lot 1 and 6 commercial new condominium units within vertical lot 2, mixed-use condominium project, located at 1266-1298 Howard Street & 165-173 9th Street, being a merger and subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3728, Lot Nos. 019, 024, 025, 086, & 087; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final map for a new mixed-use condominium project at 1169 Market Street, which includes three lots with 502 residential units and two commercial units. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9982, a three lot vertical subdivision and 502 unit residential new condominium within lot 1 and a two unit commercial new condominium within lot 3, mixed-use condominium project, located at 1169 Market Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3702A, Lot No. 004; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, which seeks to demolish a single-family home and build a new four-story residential building with multiple units and parking. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections to the Conditional Use Authorization needed for the project.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.1, 303, and 307 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4010, Lot No. 006, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20921, dated May 13, 2021, to allow demolition of an existing single family home and construction of a new, four-story, 40-foot tall residential building containing two dwelling units, one accessory dwelling unit, one off-street automobile parking space, and three class one bicycle parking spaces within the RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellants: Marion Parr, Scott Carr, Ron Altoonian, Victoria Carradero, and Chris Stephens) (Filed June 11, 2021)

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street, following the Planning Commission's decision. It also includes environmental findings and confirms consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20921, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project located at 575 Vermont 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 ordinance modifies the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require that inclusionary housing fees be used for projects within one and a half miles of the district or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require use of the inclusionary housing fee for a project within one and one-half miles of the boundaries of the district, or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years of payment; 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 adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance designates the San Francisco Eagle Bar at 396-398 12th Street as a Landmark, which provides it with special protections and recognition. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 396-398 12th Street (aka San Francisco Eagle Bar), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3522, Lot No. 014, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution allows the Director of Property to sell up to 1.2 million square feet of transferable development rights from City Hall at fair market value. It also authorizes the necessary actions to complete these transfers in line with the Planning Code.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to sell up to 1,200,000 gross square feet of transferable development rights (“TDR”) from City Hall, located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, at or above fair market value; to execute and record Certificates of Transfer; and to take such additional actions as may be necessary to effectuate one or more TDR transfers in accordance with Planning Code, Section 128.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. for $325,000 related to construction claims. The lawsuit was filed in April 2020 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $325,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584105; entitled Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves construction claims.

This resolution authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to finalize loan documents for a maximum of $14,277,516 to finance the purchase and development of a 100% affordable rental building at 2550 Irving Street. It also approves the loan agreement and allows city officials to take necessary actions to implement the resolution.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development with 2550 Irving Associates, L.P. to execute loan documents relating to a loan to provide financing for the acquisition of real property located at 2550 Irving Street, and predevelopment activities for a 100% affordable multifamily rental building, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $14,277,516; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the property; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The resolution approves a loan agreement of up to $44.47 million to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 100% affordable housing project called "Ambassador Ritz," which includes 187 rental units for low-income households. The loan will have varying terms, with a minimum of 55 years for part of the funding, and the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement with Ambassador Ritz Four Percent, L.P., a California limited partnership, in an aggregate total amount not to exceed $44,465,000 for a minimum term of 55 years for a portion of the loan amount and maximum terms of 15 years, 28 years, and 40 years for other portions of the loan amount based on the requirements of the funding sources, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing 100% affordable multifamily rental housing project for low income households, known as “Ambassador Ritz 4%,” consisting of 187 rental units in two buildings located at 55 Mason Street and 216 Eddy Street; and adopting findings that the Loan Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution extends the deadline by 90 days for the Historic Preservation Commission to decide on designating Diego Rivera's fresco, "The Allegory of California," as a landmark. This process is in accordance with the city's Planning Code.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render its decision on a proposed Resolution that would initiate the designation of Diego Rivera’s fresco, titled, “The Allegory of California,” at 155 Sansome Street as a landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the Planning Code.

This motion reverses the Planning Department's decision that a proposed project at 476 Lombard Street does not require additional environmental review. As a result, the project will now undergo further scrutiny to assess its potential environmental impacts.

Motion adopting findings to reverse the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with seven residential units and one commercial unit at 1523-1525 Franklin Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10544, a seven residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 1523-1525 Franklin Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0665, Lot No. 005, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final map for a 116-unit condominium project at 1830 Alemany Boulevard. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10158, a 116 residential unit condominium project, located at 1830 Alemany Boulevard, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6954, Lot No. 039; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final transfer map for a project that merges and subdivides five lots at 200 Folsom Street and 200 and 250 Main Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Transfer Map No. 10327, a merger and five lot subdivision project, located at 200 Folsom Street, 200 and 250 Main Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot Nos. 002, 004, 006, 007, and 008, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance updates the Planning Code by fixing typos, correcting outdated references, and clarifying language without changing any substantive rules. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This legislation involves a hearing for people who support or oppose the rejection of a Conditional Use Authorization for a cannabis retail store at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard. The project is intended to allow a cannabis shop without on-site smoking in a mixed-use building within a specific zoning district.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the disapproval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 202.2, 303, and 712 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6249, Lot No. 001, identified in Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20925, dated May 27, 2021, to allow the establishment of a 2,198 square foot Cannabis Retail Use with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products within the ground floor commercial space of a two-story mixed-use building located within the NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate Scale) Zoning District, the Schlage Lock Special Use District, and a 55-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Gaynorann Siataga) (Filed June 28, 2021)

This motion aimed to approve the Planning Commission's decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard. The motion has been killed, meaning the proposed project will not move forward.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20925, disapproving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project located at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion disapproves a previous decision by the Planning Commission regarding a project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, while approving a Conditional Use Authorization for the project, contingent on the Board adopting written findings. The motion allows the project to move forward under specific conditions.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20925, and approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create official findings that support the Board of Supervisors' approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard. The motion has been passed.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' decision to approve the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard.

This resolution designates the Clay Theatre at 2261 Fillmore Street as a historic landmark and extends the time for the Historic Preservation Commission to make a decision on this designation by an additional 90 days, totaling 180 days. The aim is to ensure thorough consideration of the site's historical significance.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for 2261 Fillmore Street (aka the Clay Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0630, Lot No. 002; and extending the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render it’s decision by 90 days, for a total of 180 days.

This motion approves the final map for a project at 30 Otis Street, which includes creating four lots for a mixed-use condominium development. It also accepts public dedications for a sidewalk and improvements in the area, ensuring compliance with city planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map 10606 (relating to a project known as 30 Otis Street), a 4- Lot Vertical Subdivision and 429 Mixed-Use Condominium Project, being a merger and resubdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3505, Lot Nos. 10, 12, 13, 16, and 18; conditionally accepting on behalf of the public the offer of dedication of Lot A (near the intersection of Colusa Place and Chase Court) and offer of improvements within Lot A; conditionally accepting on behalf of the public the offer of dedication of a nonexclusive public sidewalk easement (at the intersection of 12th and Otis Streets); and acknowledging findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance updates zoning rules for massage establishments in San Francisco, including reclassifying sole practitioner massage services and aligning their regulations with health services. It also introduces restrictions on personal services at locations where massage establishments were closed due to violations and removes certain outdated provisions.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise Massage Establishment zoning controls, including, among other things, to: 1) add Sole Practitioner Massage Establishments to the definition of Health Services in Articles 1 and 8 and remove it from the definition of Massage Establishments; 2) regulate Massage Establishments generally consistent with Health Services, with some exceptions; 3) eliminate the three-month period to establish abandonment of certain nonconforming Massage Establishment uses; 4) prohibit Personal Services uses for three years at any location where a Massage Establishment use was closed due to a violation of the Planning Code or Health Code; 5) eliminate the exception from the conditional use authorization requirement for massage uses accessory to a dwelling unit; 6) rename Medical Services to Health Services in Article 8 and make other conforming amendments; and 7) delete related provisions that have expired through the passage of time; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance clarifies the rules for building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and ensures that landlords cannot remove certain tenant services without a valid reason, stating that simply getting a building permit is not enough. It also includes necessary findings related to tenant protection and environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to clarify the requirements for applications to construct Accessory Dwelling Units under the City’s local Accessory Dwelling Unit approval process; amending the Administrative Code to clarify that landlords may not remove certain tenant housing services without just cause and that issuance of a building permit does not constitute just cause; making findings as required by the Tenant Protection Act of 2019; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance allocates $19,344,824 from Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's capital improvement projects, while also adjusting previous funding amounts. It requires certain environmental reviews and approvals before the funds can be used for construction-related expenses.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $19,344,824 of Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program and de-appropriating $2,000,000 Low Carbon Fuel Standard funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating $6,843,536 Hetchy Revenue funds to Hetchy Fund balance in FY2020-2021, and placing $19,344,824 of Power Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.

This ordinance allocates over $213 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's wastewater improvement projects for the fiscal year 2021-2022, including adjustments to previously allocated funds. It also requires environmental reviews to be completed before construction can begin on these projects.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $213,511,178 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating and re-appropriating $42,900,587 and placing $256,411,765 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.

This resolution approves leases for food and beverage concessions at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 in San Francisco International Airport, allowing Culinary Heights Hospitality to operate for 12 years with a possible two-year extension. The lease includes a minimum annual payment of $385,000 for the first year, starting after the Board of Supervisors' approval.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Concession Leases in Phases 3 and 4 - Lease 13, Lease No. 20-0043 between Culinary Heights Hospitality, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with one two-year option to extend at the Airport’s sole discretion, and a minimum annual guarantee of $385,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This resolution allows FC 5M M2 Exchange, LLC to build and maintain a pedestrian-only alley on Mary Street and install underground telecommunications and non-potable water lines between two properties. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards and aligns with city planning policies.

Resolution granting revocable permission to FC 5M M2 Exchange, LLC to construct and maintain the pedestrian-only alley/paseo on Mary Street between Mission and Minna Streets fronting 434 Minna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3725, Lot No. 132); the private underground telecommunications conduit connecting 434 Minna Street and 415 Natoma Street below portions of Minna, Natoma, and Mary Streets; and the private non-potable water lines connecting to 434 Minna Street and 415 Natoma Street below portions of Minna and Natoma Streets; adopting environmental 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 Jason Wright to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2024. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Jason Wright to the Historic Preservation Commission, for a term ending December 31, 2024.

This resolution approves the issuance of up to $450 million in bonds to finance or refinance the development and improvement of senior living facilities by Front Porch Communities and Services. It is part of a financial plan facilitated by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.

Resolution approving for the purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 147(f), as amended, the issuance of obligations pursuant to a plan of finance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $450,000,000 for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the acquisition, construction, equipping, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation and/or remodeling of senior living and related facilities by Front Porch Communities and Services; and certain other matters relating thereto, as defined herein.

The ordinance allows certain social service and philanthropic facilities in Chinatown with specific conditions, modifies use size limits and regulations for various districts, and permits lot mergers in the Polk Street area. It also exempts certain community uses from size limits and makes adjustments to zoning regulations to support local businesses and services.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) allow neighborhood-serving Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts with conditional use authorization; 2) change the provision for abandonment of a use that exceeds a use size maximum in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; 3) allow re-establishment of a nonconforming use size in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts under certain circumstances; 4) change the use size limit and use size maximum in the Chinatown Community Business District; 5) exempt Institutional Community uses and Legacy Business Restaurants in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts from use size limits; 6) allow lot mergers under certain conditions in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; and 7) exclude the portion of Powell Street south of Union Street from the North Beach Financial Service, Limited Financial Service, and Business or Professional Service Subdistrict; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance removes the need for special permission to establish residential care facilities for seven or more people in certain residential districts, while requiring special permission for changes or demolitions of these facilities. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the requirement of Conditional Use Authorization for Residential Care Facilities for seven or more people in Residential, House (RH) Districts; require Conditional Use Authorization for a change of use or demolition of a Residential Care Facility, and consideration of certain factors in determining whether to grant Conditional Use Authorization; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance simplifies and streamlines procedures for neighborhood, cultural, and entertainment establishments in San Francisco by expanding review processes, allowing temporary outdoor activities, and extending performance hours. It also removes certain permit requirements and definitions to support the continuation of entertainment venues and activities.

Ordinance amending the Planning, Business and Tax Regulations, and Police Codes to simplify procedures and allow flexibility for neighborhood, cultural, and entertainment establishments by 1) expanding streamlined review and inspection procedures to principally permitted storefront uses citywide; 2) deleting separate definitions of “Cat Boarding,” and “Services, Instructional” from the Planning Code; 3) allowing the continuation of longstanding places of entertainment; 4) temporarily requiring a conditional use authorization for uses replacing Nighttime Entertainment uses; 5) allowing temporary outdoor entertainment, arts, and recreation activities; 6) eliminating the one night dance permit; 7) extending time for limited live performances from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.; 8) allowing additional One-Time Entertainment Permits and One-Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits; 9) exempting single individual performances without amplification from permit requirements; 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.