Legislation

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

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

This resolution approves an increase of $4,780,000 to a grant agreement for managing the COVID-Response Resource Hub, raising the total to $14,779,999 for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Bay Area Community Resources, Inc., for management of the COVID-Response Resource Hub Coordinator grant; to increase the contract amount by $4,780,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $14,779,999 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025; effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive 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.

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

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

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

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

This ordinance removes the fees that permitted cannabis businesses previously had to pay for inspections conducted by the Department of Public Health. It aims to reduce the financial burden on these businesses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to eliminate fees charged to permitted cannabis businesses to cover the cost of inspections of those businesses by the Department of Public Health (DPH).

This ordinance changes some permit fees and charges related to public works in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to modify certain permit fees and other charges and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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

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

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.

This ordinance allows property owners to change certain use designations without needing professionally prepared architectural drawings, as long as it doesn't increase the number of occupants or involve structural changes. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to excuse the requirement for professionally prepared architectural drawings for building permits to change certain use designations that do not increase occupant load or occupancy class, or include alterations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance designates a section of sidewalk at Woodland Avenue and Parnassus Avenue for a commemorative plaque honoring local activists and allows the Public Works Director to approve its installation. It also waives permit and inspection fees for the plaque's installation and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance designating a portion of the sidewalk near the corner of Woodland Avenue at Parnassus Avenue as the site of a future commemorative plaque in honor of the former activists of Woodland Avenue (Jane Morrison, Jack Morrison, Diana Roosevelt Jaicks, Agar Jaicks); granting the Public Works Director authority to approve the installation of said plaque to be installed at said location following the Director’s review of all permit application materials and the approval of the plaque design by the Design Review Committee of the Arts Commission; waiving permit and inspection fees under the Public Works Code for the installation of the plaque; directing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance creates a program to simplify the permitting process for public events in the Greater Downtown Area and designates specific locations as Entertainment Zones where attendees can consume alcohol purchased from local businesses during these events. It also updates various codes to support this program and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program (“Greater Downtown Activation Program”) to coordinate and streamline permitting for Community Benefit District-sponsored public events taking place at certain locations in the Greater Downtown Area, and to designate Greater Downtown Activation Program locations as Entertainment Zones to allow the off-site consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within the Entertainment Zone during events; amending the Public Works Code to establish the requirements for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; amending the Fire Code to establish a new permit type for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Dora Barnes for $27,500 related to an employment dispute. This lawsuit was filed in February 2021 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dora Barnes against the City and County of San Francisco for $27,500; the lawsuit was filed on February 2, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-589587; entitled Dora Barnes v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Sarah Perata for $575,000 related to an employment dispute. The lawsuit was filed in April 2021 in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Sarah Perata against the City and County of San Francisco for $575,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 19, 2021, in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 4:21-cv-02819; entitled Sarah Perata v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

The ordinance waives fees for temporary street closures on Irving, Noriega, and Taraval Streets for events organized by community-serving nonprofits, small businesses, and local associations. This fee waiver program will expire on June 30, 2027.

Ordinance amending the Transportation Code to waive fees related to the temporary closure of streets for events on Irving, Noriega, and Taraval Streets, from 19th Avenue to the Great Highway, that are organized by community-serving nonprofit arts and culture organizations, small businesses, merchant associations, neighborhood resident associations, and property and business improvement districts, and to set a sunset date of June 30, 2027, for the program waiving fees related to such street closures throughout the City.

This ordinance lowers the gross receipts tax rates for lodging businesses with taxable receipts between $2.5 million and $25 million over several years, starting in 2025. The tax rate reductions are contingent upon the approval of a related ballot measure in the November 2024 election.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to lower the gross receipts tax rates for business activities described in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), Code 721 (Accommodation), the classification generally applicable (with some exceptions) to providing lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, and others, applicable to taxable gross receipts between $2,500,000.01 and $25,000,000 in tax years 2025 and 2026, from 0.253% to 0.201%; in tax year 2027, from 0.264% to 0.209%; and in tax year 2028 and subsequent tax years, from 0.271% to 0.215%, all conditioned on the passage of the ballot measure, entitled the “Local Small Business Tax Cut Ordinance,” at the November 5, 2024, General Election.

The resolution approves a grant agreement for $10,804,000 to support various programs by Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029, aimed at enhancing services for youth and young adults in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the grant agreement for Contract No. 1000032537 for Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. programs: the Early Morning Study Academy; Credible Messengers; Inside/Out Pathways; and TAY/A Workforce Development, between Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, for a total term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,804,000 upon Board of Supervisor’s approval under Charter, Section 9.118.

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

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

This resolution approves the transfer of the Market Street Flower Market permit from Byron Yoanidis, who operates Trolley-Car Flowers, to Andrew Poulos, who will operate Trolley-Bus Flowers. The resolution has been passed and is now in effect.

Resolution approving the assignment of the Market Street Flower Market permit from Byron Yoanidis, dba Trolley-Car Flowers, to Andrew Poulos, dba Trolley-Bus Flowers.

This resolution waives certain fees for the Vicha Ratanapakdee Mosaic Stairway Project, specifically the Major Encroachment Permit fees and the General Plan Referral fee. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution of intent to waive the Major Encroachment Permit fees and the General Plan Referral fee associated with the Vicha Ratanapakdee Mosaic Stairway Project.

This resolution imposes temporary zoning rules for 18 months that require special approval for changing the use of certain properties along Market Street in specific downtown areas from entertainment or retail to other uses. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with key planning policies.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require conditional use authorization and additional findings for any change of use from an Entertainment, Arts and Recreation use or a Retail Sales and Service use to any other use for parcels in the Downtown General Commercial (“C-3-G”) or Downtown Retail (“C-3-R”) zoning districts with frontage on Market Street between 5th Street and 9th Street, in the Folsom Neighborhood Commercial Transit District (“NCT”), or in the SoMa NCT; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and with Planning Code, Section 306.7.

This resolution allows Faight Collective SF LLC to obtain a liquor license for their music venue, The Faight, at 475 Haight Street. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it benefits the community.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Faight Collective SF LLC, to do business as The Faight located at 475 Haight Street (District 5), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to Union & Hyde LLC at 1210 Union Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control add a condition to the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Union & Hyde LLC., doing business as Union & Hyde, located at 1210 Union Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $2 million grant from the USDA Forest Service for a Workforce Development Program and reforestation projects in at least 10 parks in southeast San Francisco. It also approves the necessary contract for the grant.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 from the USDA Forest Service to develop a Workforce Development Program and implement Reforestation Projects in at least 10 parks in the southeast quadrant of San Francisco and approve the associated grant contract.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a contract aimed at creating job training and workforce development programs, as well as maintaining clean public restrooms. The contract will now run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a total budget of up to $16,238,478.52.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 1000029167 between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Works, and Hunters Point Family, to create employment opportunities, job training and workforce development programs, and ensure the availability of safe and clean public restrooms for the Pit Stop Workforce Development Grant Program, extending the term by nine months for a total term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, increasing the contract amount by $6,972,047.52 for a new total not to exceed amount from of $16,238,478.52; and to authorize the Director of Public Works to make necessary, non-material changes to the Amendment before its execution.

This resolution allows SR Visions, LLC to obtain a liquor license for their music venue, 7 Social, at 65 Post Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to SR Visions, LLC, to do business as 7 Social located at 65 Post Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Talldoor Entertainment LLC to obtain a liquor license for their music venue, Reverb, at 2801 Leavenworth Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Talldoor Entertainment LLC, to do business as Reverb located at 2801 Leavenworth Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

The ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Adante Hotel's booking agreement by over $2.3 million and extend the agreement's term by seven months. It also waives certain regulatory requirements to facilitate this agreement and permits HSH to make necessary amendments without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing ("HSH") to amend the booking agreement with the Sayana Corporation, operator of the Adante Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $2,371,068 for a total amount not to exceed $20,870,507; to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of May 14, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving for certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Monarch Hotel's booking agreement by over $2.5 million and extend the agreement's duration by seven months. It also waives certain city code requirements related to this agreement and permits HSH to make necessary amendments that do not increase the city's financial obligations.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH") to amend the booking agreement with the Lombard Hotel Group, operator of the Monarch Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $2,533,540 for a total amount not to exceed $21,661,300; to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of August 4, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the agreement.

The ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Cova Hotel's booking agreement by nearly $1.73 million and extend the agreement's term by seven months. It also waives certain city code requirements related to this agreement and permits HSH to make necessary amendments that do not increase the city's financial obligations.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing ("HSH") to amend the booking agreement with Shin International, Inc., the operator of the Cova Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $1,728,190 for a total amount not to exceed $16,032,443 and to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of May 26, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This legislation establishes the position of Inspector General within the Controller's Office to investigate potential fraud, waste, or abuse, with the Inspector General nominated by the Controller and approved by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor. It also expands the Controller's Office's authority to issue subpoenas and execute search warrants, subject to state law, with the measure set for a vote on November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the position of Inspector General in the Controller’s Office; to provide that the Inspector General be nominated by the Controller subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor; to authorize the Inspector General to initiate and lead investigations regarding potential violations of laws or policies involving fraud, waste, or abuse; to expand the authority of the Controller’s Office to issue subpoenas; and to authorize the Controller’s Office to execute search warrants to the extent permitted by State law; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed construction project at 700 Indiana Street, which includes demolishing an existing building and building a new, larger laboratory facility. The hearing will address concerns about the project's exemption from environmental review under California law.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a General Plan Evaluation by the Planning Department on April 5, 2024, for the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4062, Lot No. 007, to allow the construction of more than 25,000 gross square feet in the Urban Mixed Use District and to allow for an exception from Horizontal Mass Reduction Requirements for Large Lots of Planning Code as part of a project that would demolish a 15,068 square foot, one-story commercial building and construct a new 70,650 gross square foot, three-story, 48-foot tall non-life science laboratory building within the UMU (Urban Mixed Use) Zoning District, Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District, and a 58-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Donovan Lacy, on behalf of the Dogpatch Neighborhood Association, and J.R. Eppler, on behalf of the Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association) (Filed July 15, 2024)

This ordinance establishes a new annual retail food permit for food operators who want to sell at special events in San Francisco and sets the associated fees for obtaining this permit. It amends existing health and business tax regulations to accommodate this change.

Ordinance amending the Health and Business and Tax Regulations Codes to create a new annual retail food permit for food operators participating in special events and set the fees for the new permit.

This ordinance allows the city to issue bonds to fund the purchase, development, or renovation of housing aimed at middle-income and workforce residents. It also sets guidelines for ownership, tenancy, affordability, and program requirements related to this housing.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to permit the issuance of bonds to finance the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, or construction of middle-income and workforce housing, and to establish ownership, tenancy, affordability, and program requirements.

This resolution allows Ayob's Community Market Corp. to obtain a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at their location on Mission Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Ayob's Community Market Corp., doing business as Evergreen Market, located at 3250 Mission Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Tofino Wines Inc. to transfer a beer and wine liquor license for their business at 340 Balboa Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Tofino Wines Inc., to do business as Tomorrows Wine located at 340 Balboa Street (District 1), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution supports Subway workers in San Francisco who have not received minimum wages, overtime pay, or breaks, and urges Subway franchises to pay them the wages owed and comply with state laws requiring at least $20 per hour. It aims to ensure fair compensation for all current and former employees.

Resolution supporting workers at Subway franchises in San Francisco who have been denied minimum wages, overtime wages, and breaks, and urging these Subway franchises to pay all current and former workers the wages stolen from them and to immediately comply with state minimum wage laws mandating payment of at least $20 per hour to all workers for all hours worked.

This resolution designates August 2024 as Afghan American Heritage Month in San Francisco to recognize the important contributions of the Afghan American community. It aims to celebrate their impact on the city's culture, economy, and society.

Resolution declaring the month of August 2024 as Afghan American Heritage Month in the City and County of San Francisco to honor the significant contributions of the Afghan American community to the cultural, economic, and social fabric of the city.

This resolution allows for the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd and 4th Streets from September 14 to September 20, 2024, pending a permit from ISCOTT for the event. The closure is intended to facilitate a specific event during that time.

Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd Street and 4th Street, for the period of September 14 through September 20, 2024, subject to ISCOTT issuing a permit for the event.

This resolution allows Embarc Wines to obtain a Type-42 liquor license to sell beer and wine at their location in Embarcadero Center, as it is deemed beneficial for the public. It also requests that the state impose certain conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine liquor license to EW BY THE GLASS LLC, doing business as Embarc Wines, located at 2 Embarcadero Center (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows GST LLC to obtain a liquor license for the Great Star Theater at 636 Jackson Street, determining that it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to GST LLC, to do business as Great Star Theater located at 636 Jackson Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Zevi Cafe and Bistro at 67-5th Street to obtain a liquor license for serving alcohol and live music, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure responsible operation.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Mirian and Zelal Inc., to do business as Zevi Cafe and Bistro located at 67-5th Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows August Hall at 420 Mason Street to obtain a liquor license for on-site sales of alcohol, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on this license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to AH & GLCC LLC., to do business as August Hall located at 420 Mason Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution approves an additional $8.3 million for engineering services related to the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project, raising the total contract amount to $17.8 million and extending the project timeline by three years. The funds will cover extra engineering work needed for design refinement and construction support.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. PRO.0164, Engineering Services for the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project, between the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), and McMillen Jacobs Associates (dba Delve Underground), increasing the agreement by $8,300,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,800,000 and extending the duration by three years, for a total term of nine years from January 18, 2022, through January 17, 2031, due to additional engineering needed to perform analyses, refine design as part of the Caltrans encroachment permit, and to provide increased engineering support during construction, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and to authorize the SFPUC to enter into amendments or modifications to Amendment No. 2 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Amendment No. 2.

This ordinance requires that any business sign work on designated landmark sites or in historic districts undergo a hearing with the Historic Preservation Commission instead of just an administrative review by Planning Department staff, specifically for major alterations. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and includes findings related to public welfare and consistency with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require compliance with the procedures of Planning Code, Article 10, for certain work involving a business sign on a designated landmark site or in a designated historic district, and to require a hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission rather than an administrative review by Planning Department staff of applications for a permit to install business signs to a Significant or Contributory building or a building in a Conservation District in the C-3 (Downtown) area, provided that the permit is for a Major Alteration; 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 increases the daily transient occupancy tax exemption from under $52 to under $60 and the weekly exemption from under $130 to under $149. It also mandates a review by the Controller between September 2027 and September 2029 to evaluate potential adjustments to these exemption amounts.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to increase the daily transient occupancy tax exemption amount from less than $52 to less than $60; to increase the weekly transient occupancy tax exemption amount from less than $130 to less than $149; and to require review in the September 2027 - September 2029 time frame by the Controller of the exemption amounts for the purpose of considering adjustments in the amounts.

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

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

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

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

This ordinance allows certain Legacy Businesses in the Polk Street area to merge storefronts and expand their operations. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create an exception to allow storefront mergers and large uses for certain Limited Restaurant Uses designated as Legacy Businesses in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial 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 updates the rules for street vending in San Francisco by making it easier to enforce regulations, requiring some vendors to register and pay fees, and restricting where and when they can operate. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations.

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

This resolution allows the New Community Leadership Foundation to operate a café called Café Melange in City Hall, leasing 1,426 square feet and an additional 1,360 square feet for seating for five years starting March 1, 2024. The café will pay 10% of its gross sales starting July 1, 2024, and has the option to extend the lease for another five years.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Real Estate Division, to execute a Lease for 1,426 square feet for the operation of a café by the New Community Leadership Foundation, dba Café Melange, and a revocable license for 1,360 square feet of adjacent space for patron seating, on the ground level of City Hall for an initial five-year lease term, commencing on March 1, 2024, at 10% of gross sales beginning July 1, 2024, with one option to extend for five-years; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This ordinance temporarily suspends the annual registration requirement and fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts until December 31, 2024. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to temporarily suspend the annual registration requirement and registration fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts through December 31, 2024; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine how the city's hiring practices impact racial equity and to assess progress towards achieving diverse representation in city jobs. It also requests a report from the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst on these issues.

Hearing on departmental hiring patterns with regard to racial equity and progress towards the goal of equitable diversity in City employment; and requesting the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.

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

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

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.

This ordinance creates a fund to offer financial incentives for public colleges or universities to set up campuses in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District areas. It aims to attract educational institutions by helping them buy or lease property in those neighborhoods.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Downtown University Attraction and Retention Fund to provide financial incentives to attract public colleges or universities interested in having a physical location in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District neighborhoods, and to purchase or lease property for public college or university campuses in those neighborhoods.

This ordinance allows for the creation of Entertainment Zones in San Francisco where outdoor drinking is permitted during specific events, with certain conditions and insurance requirements. It also establishes an Entertainment Zone on Front Street and permits outdoor alcohol consumption in Shared Space areas if the permit holder has the necessary state license.

Ordinance amending the Administrative, Police, and Transportation Codes to allow the establishment and management of Entertainment Zones in which the outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages during designated events is allowed, subject to certain conditions; to establish insurance requirements for Entertainment Zone events; to establish an Entertainment Zone on Front Street between California Street and Sacramento Street; to allow the outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages in areas subject to a Shared Space permit where the permit holder also holds a permit or license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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

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

This ordinance allows for the addition of new floor space or building volume on the rooftop of a specific noncomplying structure at 1896 Pacific Avenue. It also confirms that the project meets environmental regulations and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit new floor area or building volume on the rooftop of a noncomplying structure located at 1896 Pacific Avenue, on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0576, Lot Nos. 27-44; 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.