Legislation

This ordinance allows for the repair and relocation of certain existing structures that do not comply with current zoning laws, grants noncomplying status to unpermitted residential structures built before 2003, and permits accessory structures up to 10 feet tall and 120 square feet without needing a building permit. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance allows more flexibility for businesses in certain districts by permitting various non-retail and retail uses on the ground and upper floors, with specific conditions and timelines. It also updates requirements for ground floor transparency and modifies definitions related to signage and non-residential uses for development fees.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) principally permit certain non-retail sales and service uses, including general office, design professional, business services, non-retail professional services, and trade offices, on the ground floor in the C-3 (“Downtown Commercial”) Districts through December 31, 2030, after which such uses will be conditionally permitted, and make accompanying revisions to required ground floor uses and Floor Area Ratio; 2) principally permit retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above in the RC (“Residential-Commercial”) Districts; 3) principally permit non-retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above, and conditionally permit catering and laboratory uses on the ground floor in the RC Districts; 4) update transparency and fenestration requirements for ground floor actives uses and exempt child care facilities, homeless shelters, mortuaries, religious institutions, reproductive health clinics, and school uses from those requirements; 5) modify the definition of a Window Sign; 6) modify Planning review and approval of changes in copy of a Sign and Wall and Window Signs applied to doors, windows, or building facades; 7) modify the definition of a Non-Residential Use for the purposes of certain development impact fee waivers; and 8) modify permitted and required ground floor uses in the RH-DTR (“Rincon Hill Downtown Residential”) District, including uses in certain historic buildings, subject to various conditions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This 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 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 approves a development agreement for a project at specific locations in San Francisco, which includes the payment of over $4.3 million for affordable housing and compliance with various city codes. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and environmental regulations.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the development of a project on certain real property known as 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansome Street, and 447 Battery Street, and generally bounded by Sansome Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, Battery Street to the east, and Merchant Street to the south; approving certain impact fees and accepting and appropriating a $4,310,710 additional affordable housing payment; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Administrative Code, Planning Code, Public Works Code, Labor and Employment Code, and Health Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The resolution approves an amendment to the lease for a temporary shelter at 2177 Jerrold Avenue, allowing for up to $1,246,746 in improvements, including utility upgrades, without changing the lease term. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease.

Resolution approving the First Amendment and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to amend the lease with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC, as landlord of the real property located at 2177 Jerrold Avenue (“Property”), for continued use as a temporary shelter program, submitted under Chapter 21B of the Administrative Code as a Core Initiative Lease; authorizing the City's contribution of up to $1,246,746 for additional improvements, including any pre-development costs incurred, for a utilities upgrade at the property, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 2, 2024, through January 1, 2039; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the lease agreement or this Resolution.

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.

This ordinance allows certain residential development projects to delay paying impact fees until they receive their first occupancy certificate. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to comply with California Government Code, Section 66007, by postponing the collection of development impact fees for designated residential development projects to the date of first certificate of occupancy or first temporary certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first; 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 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 ordinance waives certain development fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage construction and amends the local planning code regarding community advisory committees and definitions. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; 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.

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.

The ordinance changes zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to support the Family Zoning Plan, allowing for more residential and commercial development in specific areas. It also updates height limits and designations for properties in the Coastal Zone and includes findings related to environmental quality and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to implement the Family Zoning Plan by: amending the Zoning Use District Maps to: 1) reclassify certain properties currently zoned as various types of Residential to Residential Transit Oriented - Commercial (RTO-C); 2) reclassify properties currently zoned Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) to Residential Transit Oriented - 1 (RTO-1); 3) reclassify certain properties from Residential districts other than RTO to RTO-1; 4) reclassify certain properties currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) or Public (P) to Community Business (C-2); and 5) reclassify certain properties from Public to Mixed-Use or Neighborhood Commercial Districts; amending the Height and Bulk Map to: 1) reclassify properties in the Family Zoning Plan to R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties with structures designated as landmarks or contributors to historic districts pursuant to Article 10; 2) change the height limits on certain lots in the R-4 Height and Bulk District; and 3) designating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; 3) designate one parcel as part of the SFMTA SUD; and 4) directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976.

The ordinance creates the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to encourage housing development and modifies zoning regulations to increase building height and density in certain neighborhoods. It also includes provisions for parking requirements, business relocation, and protections for historic buildings, among other changes.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this Ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

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.

The ordinance requires developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units when applying for development permits and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units. It also enhances oversight to prevent fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures properties are inspected before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; 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 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 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.

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 motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Gayle Tsern Strang to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Gayle Tsern Strang for appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2028.

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 legislation is a hearing to discuss a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street that involves demolishing two existing buildings, constructing two new ones, and renovating others to increase residential care suites from 86 to 109. The project seeks approval for changes to existing zoning requirements and has been filed for public input.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 209.2, 303, and 304 for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts) identified in Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21727, dated April 17, 2025, to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow the demolition of two of the five existing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) and construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, and make improvements to the Julia Morgan building; the project will add approximately 58,380 square feet of institutional use and increase the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109; under the PUD, the project is seeking an exception to Rear Yard (Planning Code, Section 134) requirements. (District 2) (Appellants: Tania Albukerk, on behalf of Save the Marina’s Heritage; Mary Linde, on behalf of San Francisco Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society) (Filed May 19, 2025)

This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street, which included environmental and planning consistency findings. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not move forward.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21727, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, for a proposed project located at 3400 Laguna Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation involves a hearing for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street, which includes demolishing two existing buildings and constructing two new ones, along with renovations to other structures on the site. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections regarding the project's approval.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, designated Landmark No. 320 (Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society), within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts), identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, issued by the Historic Preservation Commission by Motion No. 494, dated April 17, 2025, to allow demolition of two noncontributing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) on the site, construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, make improvements to the Julia Morgan building, and site alterations; determined to be appropriate for and consistent with the purposes of Article 10 of the Planning Code, and to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for rehabilitation. (District 2) (Appellant: Mary Linde, on behalf of San Francisco Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society) (Filed May 19, 2025)

This motion disapproves a previous Planning Commission decision to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 1310 Junipero Serra Boulevard and instead grants a new Conditional Use Authorization with additional conditions. It also confirms that this decision aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of Planning Commission Motion No. 21685, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2023-007010CUA, for a proposed project at 1310 Junipero Serra Boulevard; and the Board’s approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for the same Planning Case and property with additional conditions; and adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority polices of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This hearing focuses on the 2025 Housing Element, discussing rezoning and policies related to affordable housing, tenant protections, and support for small businesses. The Planning Department and Mayor's Office will provide presentations on these topics.

Hearing on the 2025 Housing Element Rezoning and related policies including, but not limited to, affordable housing, tenant protections, and small business support; and requesting the Planning Department and Mayor's Office to present.

The ordinance 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 resolution allows the American Express Centurion Lounge to temporarily move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 while Terminal 3 undergoes construction for about two years. It also reduces the minimum annual payment and promotional charge during this period and extends the lease term until November 5, 2031.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Domestic Terminal 3 Common Use Club Lease No. 13-0006 between American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, to temporarily relocate the American Express Centurion Lounge from its Terminal 3 premises to Terminal 2 during the construction of the Terminal 3 West construction project, expected to last approximately two years, with a temporary decrease of the Minimum Annual Guarantee amount to $2,025,827.70 and of the annual Promotional Charge to $9,035 and a day to day extension of the Lease term from July 18, 2014, through November 5, 2031, during the temporary operation of the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2.

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $10 million in revenue obligations to finance or refinance educational facilities for La Scuola International School. It is a step to support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of these facilities.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Section 147(f) of the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the cost of acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of various educational facilities to be owned and operated by La Scuola International School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $80 million in revenue bonds to finance various capital projects for the National Center for International Schools and The International School of San Francisco. It aims to support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of facilities for these nonprofit organizations.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Section 147(f) of the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $80,000,000 to finance, refinance and/or reimburse the cost of acquisition, construction, installation, rehabilitation, equipping and furnishing of various capital facilities to be owned and operated by National Center for International Schools, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, and/or The International School of San Francisco, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Chris Foley to continue serving on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Chris Foley for reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Diane Matsuda to continue serving on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2028. The motion has passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Diane Matsuda for reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2028.

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.

This resolution approves a contract with CDM Smith Inc. for up to $15 million over 10 years to provide planning and engineering services for improvements to San Francisco Public Utilities Commission facilities in Sunol Valley, starting in August 2025. The contract aims to enhance the infrastructure and support the city's water supply system.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0177, Professional Services for Sunol Valley Facilities Improvements, with CDM Smith Inc., for a not to exceed contract amount of $15,000,000 with a contract duration of 10 years, estimated to begin August 2025, through July 2035, to provide planning and engineering design and support services necessary for the design and construction of improvements to various San Francisco Public Utilities Commission facilities in the Sunol Valley, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.