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Ordinance#230701
Jun 30, 2023

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) permit additional commercial, retail, and restaurant uses on the ground floor in certain neighborhood commercial districts (NCDs) and residential districts; 2) principally permit Flexible Retail on the ground floor in certain NCDs and Chinatown mixed use districts; 3) principally permit Retail Professional Services uses on all floors and conditionally permit Non-Retail Professional Services on the ground floor in specified NCDs; 4) create regulations for music entertainment venues and non-profit theaters distinct from regulations for Bars; 5) allow Limited Corner Commercial Uses that are not Formula Retail in certain residential districts; 6) amend Section 311 to remove neighborhood notice requirements for changes of use in the Eastern Neighborhoods mixed use districts; 7) expand business types that qualify for the Planning Department priority review program and establish that the program will not apply in the North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District (SUD); 8) clarify that multiple allowable uses may co-locate on one site; 9) clarify and modify various other use regulations and processes; 10) permit additional retail and non-retail uses in specified NCDs; and 11) eliminate the Mission Street Formula Retail Restaurant Subdistrict; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
14-0
Ordinance#230768
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Ordinance#230446
Jun 30, 2023

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain projects from review processes, removing conditional use requirements for various housing types, and adjusting zoning regulations to facilitate development. It also expands eligibility for housing programs, allows more ground floor uses in residential buildings, and updates regulations for affordable housing projects.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by (1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; 8) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; and 9) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
28-2
Ordinance#230704
Jun 30, 2023

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Parcel Delivery Service activities at Fleet Charging locations; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
12-0
Ordinance#230706
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
12-0
Hearing#230728
Jun 30, 2023

This hearing will discuss the findings of the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding San Francisco's challenges in hiring and staffing. It aims to address the issues and potential solutions related to the city's workforce shortages.

Hearing on the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Time to Get to Work: San Francisco's Hiring Crisis."

Governance & Elections
Filed
2-0
Hearing#230725
Jun 30, 2023

This hearing addresses the findings of the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, which highlights the shortage of credentialed teachers in San Francisco. It aims to discuss the implications and potential solutions to this issue.

Hearing on the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Not Making the Grade: San Francisco's Shortage of Credentialed Teachers"

Governance & Elections
Filed
1-0
Hearing#230726
Jun 30, 2023

This hearing will discuss the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report that outlines strategies for supporting and preserving small businesses in San Francisco. The report aims to address challenges faced by these businesses and propose actionable solutions.

Hearing on the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Taking Care of Business: San Francisco's Plan to Save its Small Businesses"

Business & Economy
Pending Committee Action
1-0
Resolution#230801
Jun 30, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $14 million to the existing contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management LLC for the operations and maintenance of the baggage handling system at the airport, raising the total contract amount to $35 million. It also extends the contract term by one year and six months, now running until June 30, 2025.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to Airport Professional Services Contract No. 50195 between BEUMER Lifecycle Management LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the operations and maintenance of the baggage handling system in the Harvey Milk Terminal to increase the contract amount by $14,000,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $35,000,000 and to extend the contract term for one year and six months from December 31, 2023, for a new contract term of August 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
9-0
Ordinance#230767
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230764
Jun 30, 2023

The ordinance modifies how development impact fees are calculated and paid, allowing certain projects to defer fees until occupancy and exempting some projects from fees for three years. It also updates the Planning Code to support existing fees for community services and infrastructure.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) modify the annual indexing of certain development impact fees, with the exception of inclusionary housing fees; 2) provide that the type and rates of applicable development impact fees, with the exception of inclusionary housing fees, shall be determined at the time of project approval; 3) exempt eligible development projects in PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) Districts, and the C-2 (Community Business) and C-3 (Downtown Commercial) Zoning Districts from all development impact fees for a three-year period; 4) allow payment of development impact fees, with the exception of fees deposited in the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund, to be deferred until issuance of the first certificate of occupancy; and 5) adopt the San Francisco Citywide Nexus Analysis supporting existing development impact fees for recreation and open space, childcare facilities, complete streets, and transit infrastructure and making conforming revisions to Article 4 of the Planning Code; amending the Building Code to allow payment of development impact fees, with the exception of fees deposited in the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund, to be deferred until issuance of the first certificate of occupancy and repealing the fee deferral surcharge; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#221163
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#221164
Jun 30, 2023

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District to update the Option for Dedication of Land for development projects to fulfill their inclusionary housing obligations; to revise the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013, at 98 Franklin Street, from 85-X // 120/365-R-2 to 85-X // 120/400-R-2; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#230502
Jun 30, 2023

This ordinance updates the city's General Plan to align with the Port of San Francisco's Waterfront Plan, ensuring that the policies and priorities for the waterfront area are consistent. It also includes environmental findings and acknowledges the public's need for these changes.

Ordinance amending the Recreation and Open Space Element, Central Waterfront Area Plan, and Northeastern Waterfront Area Plan of the General Plan to maintain consistency with the Port of San Francisco’s Waterfront Plan update; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230501
Jun 30, 2023

This ordinance changes the zoning of certain waterfront areas from Public to Light Industrial and establishes a new Waterfront Special Use District No. 4. It also includes environmental findings and confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to rezone certain waterfront parcels from P (Public) to M-1 (Light Industrial), and to add Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 covering areas east of the Mission Bay and Southern Waterfront areas; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230770
Jun 30, 2023

This ordinance ensures that tenant-occupied units receiving certain housing financial assistance remain under rent control as long as any current tenants stay, unless they agree in writing to change that. It also restores rent levels for units that became exempt from rent control since 2018 to what they would have been if the rent control had always applied.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that tenant-occupied units in buildings that will be receiving either low-income housing tax credits or tax-exempt multifamily revenue bonds shall remain subject to the Rent Ordinance, as long as any of the existing tenants continue to reside in the unit, or unless all the tenants in the unit agree otherwise in writing; and for any such units that may have previously become exempt from the Rent Ordinance since 2018, restoring rents to the levels allowed had the Rent Ordinance continuously applied.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
12-0
Resolution#230800
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
6-0
Hearing#230514
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#230784
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Motion#190785
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

Public SafetyEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
9-0 /1
Ordinance#220854
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
10-0
Ordinance#220836
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Resolution#220858
Jun 30, 2023

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
2-0
Resolution#220954
Jun 30, 2023

This resolution urges city departments to provide the Board of Supervisors with information needed to develop a comprehensive strategy called "San Francisco Recovers" aimed at addressing accidental drug overdose deaths, supporting recovery from addiction, and eliminating open drug markets and related public issues. The goal is to create a coordinated approach to improve community safety and health.

Resolution urging City departments to report to the Board of Supervisors with specific information necessary to permit the Board to scope a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustained citywide strategy called ?San Francisco Recovers' to reverse the City's crisis in accidental drug overdose deaths; to incentivize and support recovery from drug addiction; and to end overt drug markets, open-air drug scenes and associated public nuisances and harms to the community.

TransportationPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
no vote
Ordinance#220708
Jun 30, 2023

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

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above a segment of Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; quitclaiming the City's interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
2-0
Ordinance#230642
Jun 29, 2023

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's city departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025. It was passed to ensure the city can manage its budget effectively during this period.

Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2023, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
12-6
Ordinance#230643
Jun 29, 2023

This ordinance establishes and details the positions included in the city's budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, including their salaries and work schedules. It also allows for the appointment of temporary positions and sets their compensation.

Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-6
Resolution#230580
Jun 29, 2023

This resolution approves changes to the financial agreements related to the purchase of the Balboa Reservoir, specifically a promissory note and a deed of trust. It allows for the adjustment of terms to facilitate the payment of the $11.4 million purchase price.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions of the First Amendment to the Secured Carry-Back Promissory Note and the First Amendment to the Deed of Trust securing payment of the Balboa Reservoir purchase price of $11,400,000.

Governance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Hearing#230730
Jun 28, 2023

This hearing is focused on reviewing the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates how the city contracts for homelessness services to improve outcomes. It aims to discuss the findings and recommendations from the report.

Hearing on the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Hitting the Performance Bullseye: Contracting for Better Outcomes in Homelessness Services"

HousingBudget & Taxes
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#230795
Jun 28, 2023

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

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

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230155
Jun 28, 2023

The ordinance extends the current Gross Receipts Tax rates for certain businesses until December 31, 2024, and delays new tax rates until January 1, 2025. It also offers tax credits for new businesses opening in specific zip codes from 2023 to 2027, providing financial relief based on their taxable gross receipts or payroll expenses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend through December 31, 2024, the Gross Receipts Tax rates in effect on January 1, 2022, for the business activities of retail trade, certain services, manufacturing, food services, accommodations, and arts, entertainment and recreation, and postpone to January 1, 2025, the imposition of the Gross Receipts Tax rates otherwise set to go into effect beginning January 1, 2023, for those business activities; and to provide for businesses that open a physical location in certain zip codes in the City on or after January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, and that did not have a physical location in the City for at least three years prior to that opening, an annual Gross Receipts Tax credit equal to 0.45% of the business’s San Francisco taxable gross receipts from one or more of the business activities of information, administrative and support services, financial services, insurance, and professional, scientific and technical services, for businesses not engaged in business in the City as an administrative office, or 0.7% of the taxable payroll expense of a business that engages in business in the City as an administrative office, for each of up to three tax years immediately following the tax year in which the business opened the physical location, but no later than the 2028 tax year, and not to exceed $1,000,000 per tax year.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
18-0 /1
Ordinance#230644
Jun 28, 2023

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025. It was passed to ensure the city has a financial plan in place for these upcoming years.

Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2023, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
35-0
Ordinance#230645
Jun 28, 2023

This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions funded by the city budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025. It establishes compensation, work schedules, and authorizes appointments for both permanent and temporary city positions.

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
35-0
Ordinance#230658
Jun 28, 2023

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

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

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230661
Jun 28, 2023

This ordinance changes the funding rules for early care and education programs for the next two fiscal years, allowing the city to use tax revenue from commercial rents specifically for these programs. It aims to ensure better financial support for early childhood education in San Francisco.

Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, to enable the City to use Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax revenues for those programs.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0 /1
Ordinance#230664
Jun 28, 2023

This ordinance waives certain first-year fees for small businesses that are newly established or open a new location, effective retroactively from July 1, 2023. It also provides refunds for any fees that have already been paid to the City.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to waive, retroactively to July 1, 2023, certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for specified small businesses that newly form or that open a new location; and refunding any waived fees that have been paid to the City.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
24-0
Ordinance#230657
Jun 28, 2023

The ordinance reallocates about $16.36 million in interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to support services aimed at preventing homelessness and temporarily lifts the funding limit for short-term rental subsidies. This is intended to enhance the effectiveness of the Our City, Our Home Fund in addressing homelessness issues.

Ordinance reallocating approximately $16,360,000 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 prevent homelessness; temporarily suspending the limit on funding 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
21-0 /1
Ordinance#230312
Jun 28, 2023

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

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

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
25-0
Resolution#230675
Jun 28, 2023

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
16-0
Resolution#230680
Jun 28, 2023

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the Downtown Welcome Ambassador Program, raising the total grant to $21,377,000 and extending the program's term until June 30, 2025. It also allows the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the San Francisco Tourism Improvement District Management Corporation, for management of the Downtown Welcome Ambassador Program; to increase the grant amount by $5,150,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $21,377,000 and to increase the term for one year and eight months for a new term from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025; effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
13-0
Resolution#230681
Jun 28, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $31 million to a grant for the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program, raising the total grant to about $61 million and extending the program's duration until June 30, 2025. It also allows the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor changes to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Mid-Market Foundation, for management of the Mid-Market /Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program; to increase the grant amount by $31,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $61,090,570 and to extend the term from October 15, 2023, for a total period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025; effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#230785
Jun 28, 2023

This ordinance waives certain first-year fees for small businesses that start or open a new location, retroactive to July 1, 2023, and provides refunds for any fees already paid. It aims to support new small businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to waive, retroactively to July 1, 2023, certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for specified small businesses that newly form or that open a new location; and refunding any waived fees that have been paid to the City.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
3-0
Ordinance#230660
Jun 28, 2023

This ordinance aimed to let businesses deduct the rent they pay for subleased commercial space from their Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax, up to the amount they receive from subleasing. The proposal has been rejected and is no longer active.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to allow a sublessor to deduct rent for commercial space the sublessor pays up to the amount of rent the sublessor receives for that space when determining its Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for the tax years 2023 through and including 2029.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Killed
6-0
Ordinance#230313
Jun 28, 2023

This ordinance allocates $50 million from the city's reserves to the Human Rights Commission to create an Office of Reparations and carry out approved initiatives for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It aims to address historical injustices and support affected communities.

Ordinance appropriating $50,000,000 of General Fund General Reserves to the Human Rights Commission to establish the Office of Reparations and to implement approved recommendations in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
4-1 /1
Resolution#230204
Jun 28, 2023

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

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and 29 airlines to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, for a term of ten years, from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Airport Director to enter into modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
13-0
Resolution#230342
Jun 28, 2023

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

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and 11 airlines to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, for a term of ten years, from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Airport Director to enter into modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
11-0
Resolution#230711
Jun 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $1,254,056 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding to $2,223,299 for a program focused on HIV behavioral surveillance in San Francisco. The funding will support the program from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of up to $1,254,056 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a total amount of $2,223,299 for participation in a program, entitled “National Human Immunodeficiency Virus Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) - San Francisco,” for the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Hearing#221257
Jun 28, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss updates on an investigation into potential building code violations and illegal conversions at the Twitter Headquarters, as well as possible labor and human rights violations involving immigrant workers. It requests reports from various city departments involved in the investigation.

Hearing regarding updates on the findings of the joint Department of Building Inspection (DBI) and Planning investigation into Building Code and Planning Code violations, including potential illegal conversions, of the Twitter Headquarters located at 1355 Market Street as reported on by Forbes Magazine, and potential labor and human rights violations of immigrant workers; and requesting DBI, the Zoning Administrator and Planning Enforcement, Office of Labor Standards Enforcement and Human Rights Commission to report.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
no vote
Ordinance#221146
Jun 28, 2023

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

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

EnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Filed
no vote
Hearing#220980
Jun 28, 2023

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

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

Environment
Filed
1-0
Hearing#220979
Jun 28, 2023

This legislation is a hearing to get updates on payments from developers for affordable housing linked to the 706 Mission Purchase and Sale Agreement. It also asks for reports from the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure and the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development.

Hearing to receive updates on the developer payments for affordable housing required by the 706 Mission Purchase and Sale Agreement; and requesting the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure and Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

HousingTransportation
By Matt Dorsey
no vote
Ordinance#211234
Jun 28, 2023

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create a density bonus program in RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family), RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family), and RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) zoning districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
3-0
Hearing#211276
Jun 28, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the status of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development's Below Market Rate Program, focusing on participant numbers, income levels served, funding, demographics, and available units. The goal is to gather detailed information and request a report from the MOHCD.

Hearing on the review and status of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development’s (MOHCD) Below Market Rate (BMR) Program, including inquiring about the number of participants in the Program, what Area Median Income’s (AMI) are currently being serviced, the Program’s funding availability, participant demographics, number of units in development, and number of units currently available; and requesting MOHCD to report.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Filed
2-0
Hearing#211137
Jun 28, 2023

This hearing addresses issues with Shared Mobility Device users and companies not following safety laws meant to protect all road users, including vulnerable groups. It requests reports from the Municipal Transportation Agency and the companies involved on their compliance with these regulations.

Hearing to address non-compliance by Shared Mobility Device permittees and riders of Shared Mobility Devices with laws and regulations designed to protect the health and safety of riders and pedestrians, including families, seniors and people with disabilities; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency and Shared Mobility Device permittees to report.

TransportationPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Filed
1-0
Hearing#210844
Jun 28, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the registration, complaints, and enforcement related to short-term and intermediate-length rentals in San Francisco. It also requests updates from relevant city departments on policies and programs regarding these rentals.

Hearing on short-term rental and intermediate length occupancy rental registration, complaints and enforcement activity, policy and programming updates; and requesting the Office of Short-Term Rental Administration and Enforcement, Planning Department, and the Rent Board to report.

Housing
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#230310
Jun 27, 2023

This ordinance clarifies the approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family and multifamily buildings, making it easier for homeowners to add these units if they meet specific requirements. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings; 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 welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
19-0
Ordinance#230766
Jun 27, 2023

This ordinance requires all retail pharmacies in San Francisco to keep at least two boxes of an opioid antagonist, like naloxone, on their shelves to help reverse opioid overdoses. The goal is to improve access to life-saving medication in the community.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to require each retail pharmacy in the City to stock at least two boxes of an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone, used to reverse opioid overdoses.

Public Health
By Matt Dorsey
12-0
Ordinance#230793
Jun 27, 2023

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $465,000 related to a personal injury claim against the city involving a police car accident. The lawsuit was filed by Wayne Kha in September 2021.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Wayne Kha against the City and County of San Francisco for $465,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 7, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-595136; entitled Wayne Kha v. Johnathon Ng, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury arising from an accident involving a police car.

Public Safety
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230794
Jun 27, 2023

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Digital Realty Trust, Inc. for approximately $1.86 million related to a refund claim on certain taxes. As part of the settlement, Digital Realty Trust will adjust its tax filings for the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Taxes for 2021 and future years.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,858,150.71; the lawsuit was filed on April 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605912, entitled Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax; an additional material term of the settlement is that Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Taxes for tax year 2021 and subsequent tax years.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0
Resolution#230733
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution approves the termination of a lease agreement for a retail space at Terminal 2 of San Francisco International Airport, specifically involving XpresSpa S.F. International, LLC. The agreement was made between the tenant and the City and County of San Francisco's Airport Commission.

Resolution approving the Lease Termination Agreement for the Terminal 2 Specialty Retail Concession Lease No. 5, Lease No. 18-0156, between XpresSpa S.F. International, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230799
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement of $197,203.64 to Glencore Ltd. for unlitigated claims related to refunds of gross receipts and payroll expense taxes. The claims were filed on March 27, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Glencore Ltd. against the City and County of San Francisco for $197,203.64; the claims were filed on March 27, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts taxes and payroll expense taxes.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#230769
Jun 27, 2023

The ordinance reduces requirements for Inclusionary Housing in certain development projects approved before November 1, 2023, allowing for lower fees and modifications to conditions of approval. It also updates the member requirements for the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) reduce Inclusionary Housing Program requirements of the Planning Code, for projects exceeding a stated unit size that have been approved prior to November 1, 2023 and that receive a first construction document within a specified period; 2) adopt a process for those projects to request a modification to conditions of approval related to development impact fees, subject to delegation by the Planning Commission; 3) reduce Article 4 development impact fees, including Inclusionary Affordable Housing fees, for projects approved before November 1, 2026 that receive a first construction document within 30 months of entitlement; and, 4) modify the Inclusionary Housing Program Ordinance effective November 1, 2026 to reduce applicable fees, and on-site or off-site unit requirements, for projects that exceed a stated unit size; amending the Administrative Code to update the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee member requirements; 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.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#230761
Jun 27, 2023

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

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

HousingEnvironment
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230762
Jun 27, 2023

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

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

HousingEnvironment
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230763
Jun 27, 2023

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

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

HousingEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230765
Jun 27, 2023

This ordinance approves the health insurance plans and the contribution rates for the Health Service System for the year 2024. It ensures that city employees have access to health benefits and outlines how much they will contribute to those plans.

Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2024.

Public Health
By Matt Dorsey
11-0 /1
Resolution#230749
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to increase its contract with Banc of America Merchant Services by $1,127,020, raising the total contract amount to $9,127,020, and extends the contract for one additional year until August 14, 2024. This agreement enables the City and County of San Francisco to continue accepting credit and debit card payments at point of sale terminals.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to amend a merchant processing agreement which enables the City and County of San Francisco to accept credit and debit cards with point of sale terminals with Banc of America Merchant Services, LLC and Bank of America N.A, to increase the contract amount by $1,127,020 for a total amount not to exceed $9,127,020 and to extend the contract term for an additional one year from August 14, 2023, for the total term of August 15, 2013, through August 14, 2024, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230754
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to increase its banking services contract with Bank of America by $83,000, bringing the total to $8,083,000, and extends the contract for an additional three months until November 30, 2023. It ensures continued lockbox processing and payment services for the City and County of San Francisco.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to amend a banking services agreement which enables the City and County of San Francisco to maintain lockbox processing, pay suppliers using Paymode, and maintain several department stand-alone depository bank accounts with Bank of America N.A, to increase the contract amount by $83,000 for a total amount of $8,083,000 and extend the contract term for an additional three months from August 31, 2023, for the total period of August 22, 2013, through November 30, 2023, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230751
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution approves an amendment to a software contract with Yardi Systems, increasing the total amount by $175,000 and extending the contract duration by five years, now lasting until April 2028. It also allows the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. BPUC13000025, Software as a Service Agreement, with Yardi Systems, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $175,000 for a new total not to exceed contract amount of $515,290 and increase the contract duration by five years, for a new term of April 23, 2013, through April 24, 2028, for a total contract duration of 15 years, effective upon approval of this Resolution, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and to authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City or materially diminish the benefits to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230752
Jun 27, 2023

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

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

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230774
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $2,555,761 grant, bringing the total to $7,223,161, to support efforts in combating HIV and AIDS through a federal program. The funding will be utilized from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $2,555,761 for a total amount of $7,223,161 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for participation in a program, entitled “Ending The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Program Parts A and B,” for the period of March 1, 2020, through February 28, 2024.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230778
Jun 27, 2023

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

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

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey
7-0
Resolution#230750
Jun 27, 2023

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

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

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230775
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $1 million to the contract for architectural and engineering services related to the Central Subway Project, raising the total contract amount to nearly $55.8 million. It also extends the contract term by one year, allowing work to continue until July 1, 2024, with a possible further extension to July 1, 2025.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 9 to Contract No. CS-155-2, Architectural and Engineering Services for the Final Design and Construction of the Central Subway Project with the Central Subway Design Group, to increase the contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total amended contract amount not to exceed $55,779,692; and to extend the term of the contract one year from June 30, 2023, through July 1, 2024, with the option to extend the term of the Contract one year to July 1, 2025, effective on June 30, 2023.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
9-0
Resolution#230776
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $1,000,000 to an existing contract with HNTB-TSE JV, raising the total contract amount to $35,857,691 and extending the contract term to July 1, 2024, with a potential further extension to July 1, 2025. It retroactively applies to the contract's terms starting from April 28, 2010.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 13 to Contract No. CS-155-3, Surface Segment, Trackways, Systems, Quality Control and Design Integration, with HNTB-TSE JV to increase the contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total amended contract amount not to exceed $35,857,691 and to extend the term of the Contract for one year from June 30, 2023, for a new term of April 28, 2010, through July 1, 2024, with an option to extend the term of the Contract one additional year to July 1, 2025.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230779
Jun 27, 2023

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

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

TransportationEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
6-0
Resolution#230753
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco's Department of Public Health to enter into agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services for reimbursement under the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program, totaling up to $24,443.73 from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It also makes the City responsible for any penalties or interest from federal audits related to these services.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the City and County of San Francisco (City), acting by and through its Department of Public Health (DPH), to enter into the following two related agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services (State) for reimbursement under the State’s Medi-Cal County Inmate Program (MCIP): 1) Participation Agreement 23-MCIPSANFRANCISCO-38; and 2) Administrative Services Agreement No. 23-30045; in the amount not to exceed $24,443.73 for a term period of July 1, 2023, through and including June 30, 2026, authorizing the City to assume sole financial responsibility for any and all penalties and interest charged as a result of a federal audit disallowance related to the rendering of services by the State under the MCIP; and authorizing DPH to enter into modifications to the agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreements or this Resolution.

Public Health
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#230773
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to use $600,000 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to help residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the SoMa area until June 30, 2024. The funding is intended to address various impacts of these challenges.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $600,000 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa for a term to commence effective upon approval of this Resolution through June 30, 2024.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /2
Motion#230755
Jun 27, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Lydia So to serve on the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors until March 1, 2025. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Lydia So to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2025.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Resolution#230771
Jun 27, 2023

This resolution approves a 20-year agreement between the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and the San Francisco Housing Authority to provide housing vouchers for families exiting homelessness, potentially generating over $50 million for the city. It also allows for minor changes to the agreement without significantly altering the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement between the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) and the San Francisco Housing Authority for a term of 20 years from June 15, 2023, through June 14, 2043, with anticipated estimated revenue to the City of $50,000,000 or more for 50 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 project-based vouchers at 333-12th Street for families exiting homelessness; and authorizing HSH to enter into additions, amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
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