Legislation

This resolution approves the annual report for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It confirms that the district has met its reporting obligations.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for community benefit districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution allows Conary and Murphy LLC to transfer a liquor license for Murphy’s Pub at 217 Kearny Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the transfer for a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license, converted from a Type-47 on-sale general for bona find eating place liquor license, to Conary and Murphy LLC, to do business as Murphy’s Pub, located at 217 Kearny 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.

This resolution allows Expensify, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for their lounge at 88 Kearny Street, which is intended to benefit the public by providing a venue for social and business gatherings. It has been officially approved by the city.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise/person-to-person transfer, also known as a “Double Transfer,” for a Type-57 special on-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Expensify, Inc., to do business as Expensify Lounge located at 88 Kearny Street, 16th Floor (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.

This legislation involves a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of recent renovations at the Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, as well as to assess compliance with reporting requirements by the Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation. It also seeks recommendations to prevent future issues and ensure proper management of city-funded capital improvement projects.

Hearing on the report of the performance audit on the recent capital improvements at the City-owned Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, determination on how effective and economical Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation's (PPPC) processes were, whether the PPPC Board's reporting of the renovation to the City complied with requirements, and recommendations to avoid similar problems at the Portsmouth Square Garage and ensure proper execution and delivery of future capital improvement projects funded by the City, Recreation and Park Department; and requesting the Controller's Office and the Recreation and Park Department to report.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to establish parking rates at the Golden Gate Park Concourse Garage and Kezar Parking Lot. It also permits the Recreation and Park Department to modify its lease to cover three hours of free parking for participants in specific museum programs.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to begin setting rates for parking at the Golden Gate Park Concourse Garage and Kezar Parking Lot, pursuant to Park Code, Section 6.14; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend its lease agreement with the Music Concourse Community Partnership to allow the Recreation and Park Department to pay for three hours of free parking on behalf of participants using the Museums for All and Discover and Go programs at the California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum.

The ordinance allows the Human Services Agency to extend hotel booking agreements for non-congregate shelter for the homeless until August 31, 2023, while waiving some regulatory requirements. It also approves spending over $10 million for these agreements and permits modifications that do not increase the city's financial obligations.

Ordinance authorizing the Human Services Agency (HSA) to amend certain hotel booking agreements that were executed on or before February 10, 2022, to provide non-congregate shelter to people experiencing homelessness by extending the terms beyond August 31, 2022, through August 31, 2023; waiving for said agreements certain requirements in the Administrative and Environment Codes; approving certain agreements with anticipated expenditures in excess of $10 million under Charter, Section 9.118; and authorizing HSA to enter into modifications of such agreements that do not increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This ordinance allows for the closure of a section of Michigan Street to improve the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, pending approval from the SFMTA Board of Directors. It also transfers the vacated area from Public Works to SFMTA and confirms that the actions comply with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298 to the north and west, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4310 to the east, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south, conditioned upon the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Board of Directors’ approval of the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area to SFMTA, to facilitate the improvement of the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area from Public Works to SFMTA, subject to the approval of the SFMTA Board of Directors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements for the Potrero HOPE SF Project, including parts of 25th and Connecticut Streets, for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting an irrevocable offer of public improvements associated with Potrero HOPE SF Project, Phase 1, including portions of 25th Street and Connecticut Street (“Phase 1 Public Infrastructure”); dedicating the Phase 1 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating such public infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” to establish official sidewalk width on the abovementioned street areas; accepting the Phase 1 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance.

The ordinance accepts public infrastructure and real property improvements related to the Sunnydale HOPE SF project, designating them for public use and establishing official street and sidewalk specifications. It also ensures the City will maintain this infrastructure while complying with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting an irrevocable offer of public infrastructure and real property associated with Sunnydale HOPE SF Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 public infrastructure improvements, including the improvements described and depicted in Public Works Permit No. 19IE-00564 and subsequent Instructional Bulletins (“Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 Required Infrastructure”); declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 Required Infrastructure to public use; designating such public infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” to establish official sidewalk width on the abovementioned street areas; accepting the Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 Required Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance.

This ordinance vacates certain streets and utility easements to allow for the development of the 900 Innes Avenue Park and the India Basin Mixed-Use Project. It also transfers the vacated areas from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department and includes necessary environmental and planning findings.

Ordinance 1) ordering the street vacation of a portion of Griffith Street and a portion of Hudson Avenue, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4646, Lot Nos. 001, 002, and 003, a portion of Innes Avenue and a portion of Griffith Street at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4645, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4630, Lot No. 002, and a portion of Galvez Avenue (“the Street Vacation Area”), to facilitate the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park Development; 2) ordering the vacation of unaccepted ten-foot public utility easements affecting portions of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4607, Lot Nos. 024 and 025; Block 4620, Lot Nos. 001 and 002 (Lot No. 002 more recently referred to by the City as Lot Nos. 004 and 005); Block No. 4621, Lot No. 100; Block No. 4606, Lot No. 026; Block No. 4631, Lot Nos. 001 and 002; and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4644, Lot Nos. 009 and 010, to facilitate the development of the India Basin Mixed-Use Project; 3) approving the interdepartmental transfer of the Street Vacation Area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; 4) authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves the naming of a section of Howard Street as "United Playaz Way" to honor 25 years of violence prevention and youth development efforts by the organization United Playaz in the South of Market area. The street name change is now official following its passage.

Resolution approving the addition of the commemorative street name “United Playaz Way” to the 1000 Block of Howard Street in recognition of 25 years of incredible, life-saving violence prevention and youth development work of United Playaz in the South of Market.

This resolution establishes new rules for street vendors selling legally obtained goods in San Francisco. It aims to regulate their permits to ensure compliance with city standards.

Resolution approving proposed rules and regulations pursuant to Section 5.9-8 of Article 5.9 of Public Works Code, enacting permit regulations for vendors selling legitimately acquired goods on the streets.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $500,000 grant from the State Coastal Conservancy for the Twin Peaks Improvement Project. It also requires the department to maintain the project for 20 years after its completion and permits them to make necessary adjustments to the grant agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend grant funding from the State Coastal Conservancy Priority Conservation Area Grant Program in the amount of $500,000 to support the Twin Peaks Improvement Project (“Project”); retroactively approving the Grant Agreement which is on file with the Clerk of the Board which requires the Recreation and Park Department to maintain the Project for a 20-year period commencing upon project completion, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and to retroactively authorize the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement and to execute further agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $1,634,540 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for improvements at Crocker Amazon Playfield and Lake Merced Trail. It also requires the department to maintain these projects until June 30, 2049.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,634,540 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Crocker Amazon Playfield Project and Lake Merced Trail Improvement Project; and approving the form of the grant contract which requires the Recreation and Park Department to maintain the projects for the duration of the Contract Performance Period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2049, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to secure and use a $5,768,000 grant for the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park, with a commitment to maintain the project until 2050. It also authorizes the filing of a Declaration of Restriction on specific property to ensure compliance with the grant conditions.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,768,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide Park and Community Revitalization Program to support the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park Project; approving the Grant Contract that requires the Department to maintain the project for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2050, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department's General Manager to file a Declaration of Restriction against the property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 011, providing the restrictions contained in the Grant Contract will apply until June 30, 2050.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and the Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021. It is a requirement under California law and the districts' agreements with the city.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600 et seq.), Section 36650, and the Districts' Management Agreements with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for the district's operations and finances.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s Management Agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with regulations governing property and business improvement districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s Management Agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution allows Bitter Badger, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to their location at 1548 California Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control set specific conditions for the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Bitter Badger, Inc., doing business as Soda Popinski's, located at 1548 California 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 THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC. to obtain a special liquor license for their theater at 665 Chestnut Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-64 special on-sale general theater liquor license to THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC, located at 665 Chestnut 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 ordinance restricts private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard during weekends and holidays as a pilot program until December 31, 2025. It also includes findings related to vehicle code compliance and environmental impact assessments.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, on a pilot basis, on weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The resolution designates specific locations in the Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District as commemorative sites to honor the history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community. It also initiates the process to install commemorative plaques on sidewalks to mark the Leather History Cruise, pending necessary approvals.

Resolution designating various locations within and near the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District in the area bounded by Brannan Street, Third Street, Mission Street, 12th Street, and Division Street as commemorative sites in recognition and honor of the extensive history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community in the South of Market area; initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to facilitate the installation of commemorative plaques on the sidewalks near these locations to delineate the Leather History Cruise, subject to the submittal of all required application materials and the review and approval of the same by Public Works and the City Engineer.

This hearing addresses the public open space needs in the Lower Nob Hill, Upper Tenderloin, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods, reviewing potential sites for acquisition and the current status of the Open Space Acquisition Fund. It also requests updates from the Recreation and Park Department regarding their ability to meet designated "high needs" criteria.

Hearing on the public open space needs in the Lower Nob Hill/Upper Tenderloin/Polk Gulch neighborhoods, an overview of the consultant survey of potential soft sites for acquisition, an accounting of the fund balance for the Open Space Acquisition Fund, and an update on the Recreation and Park Department's ability to meet the mandated "high needs" criteria of the Open Space Acquisition Fund; and requesting the Recreation and Park Department and Real Estate Division to report.

This resolution allows True Sake, LLC at 556 Hayes Street to obtain a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license and a Type-86 instructional tasting license, determining it benefits the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control set specific conditions for the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license, with the additional issuance of a Type-86 instructional tasting license, to True Sake, LLC, located at 556 Hayes Street (District 5), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to extend the lease for 55 units of Permanent Supportive Housing at 124 Turk Street for ten more years, starting from August 2023, at an annual base rent of $563,653.94, with annual increases. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to sign necessary documents and make modifications related to the lease extension.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to exercise the option to extend the term of the Lease of real property located at 124 Turk Street, with 124 Turk Street, L.P., for continued use of 55 units of Permanent Supportive Housing at a base rent of $563,653.94 per year with annual rent increases beginning August 2023, for a ten-year term commencing upon approval of this Resolution and expiring on July 31, 2032; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of the extended term under the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $10 million in revenue obligations to fund construction and improvements for The Urban School of San Francisco. It is a financial measure to support educational facilities operated by the nonprofit organization.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to finance and/or reimburse the cost of construction, installation, rehabilitation, equipping and/or furnishing of educational and related facilities owned and operated by, or leased and operated by The Urban School of San Francisco, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, located at 1530 Page Street.

This resolution approves the issuance of up to $49 million in revenue obligations to finance the construction and improvement of facilities for San Francisco University High School. It allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to manage the financing, which will support educational services in the area.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $49,000,000 to finance the cost of demolition, construction, installation, equipping and/or furnishing of educational and related facilities to be owned and operated by San Francisco University High School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, located at 3150 California Street.

This resolution allows the Director of Property to update the lease for the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market and to create additional parcel leases to secure funding for construction loans. It also confirms that these actions comply with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to amend and restate the current lease for the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, near 2095 Jerrold Avenue (generally bordering Highway 280 and Innes and Kirkwood Avenues, and Toland and Rankin Streets), with the San Francisco Market Corporation, including authorizing separate parcel leases as needed to provide real estate security in order to obtain one or more private construction loans; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the contemplated transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute an amended and restated lease with the San Francisco Market Corporation (“Amended and Restated Lease”), make certain modifications, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Amended and Restated Lease, as defined herein.

The legislation orders the conditional vacation of certain streets and public service easements in the Parkmerced Development area, allowing for development while reserving rights for the City and utility companies. It also includes environmental findings and confirms consistency with existing planning agreements and policies.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to consider an Ordinance ordering the conditional vacation of portions of Higuera Avenue, Vidal Drive, Arballo Drive, and Garces Drive (the “Street Vacation Area”), and certain San Francisco Public Utilities Commission public service easements (the “Easement Vacation Area”), all within the Parkmerced Development Project area, an approximately 152-acre site located in the Lake Merced District in the southwest corner of San Francisco and generally bounded by Vidal Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Serrano Drive to the north, 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to the east, Brotherhood Way to the south, and Lake Merced Boulevard to the west; reserving various easement rights in favor of the City and third-party utilities, subject to specified conditions; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacations are consistent with the Parkmerced Development Agreement, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing actions by City officials in furtherance of this Ordinance; scheduled pursuant to Resolution No. 352-22 (File No. 220734), adopted on July 26, 2022.

This ordinance allows for the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations as a recognized use in the city’s planning code, simplifying the process for converting existing automotive service stations and other automotive uses into charging locations. It also mandates annual reporting on the approvals of these projects by the Planning Department.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging as Automotive Uses, allow conversion of Automotive Service Stations to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations without Conditional Use authorization and principally permit conversion of other Automotive Uses to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations, revise zoning control tables to reflect these changes, and require annual reporting by the Planning Department regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging project approvals; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows Verified Tenants' signatures to count towards the number needed to appeal a Conditional Use authorization and clarifies the timelines for such appeals. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and includes findings related to public convenience and necessity.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the signatures of Verified Tenants to count towards the threshold needed to permit an appeal of a Conditional Use authorization; clarifying timelines applicable to appeals of Conditional Use authorizations; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance designates the Mother’s Building at the San Francisco Zoo as a historic Landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Mother’s Building, situated within San Francisco Zoological Gardens, 1 Zoo Road, southeast of Great Highway and Sloat Boulevard, in Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 7281, Lot No. 006, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows property owners in commercial areas to participate in a pilot program for graffiti removal by Public Works at no cost to them. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this program.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to require Public Works to create a pilot program allowing property owners in commercial areas to opt into graffiti abatement by Public Works at no cost to the property owner; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance designates the California buckeye tree at 2694 McAllister Street as a landmark tree, which means it is recognized for its significance and protected under city regulations. It also outlines the necessary actions to support this designation.

Ordinance designating the California buckeye (Aesculus californica) tree located at 2694 McAllister Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation, as defined herein.

The ordinance aimed to rezone certain residential districts to allow for more housing units per lot, including a new category for detached homes, while also imposing rent control on new units created under this plan. It ultimately failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to rezone all Residential, One Family (RH-1) zoning districts, except for Residential, One Family, Detached (RH-1(D)) districts, to Residential, Two Family (RH-2) zoning districts; to rezone the RH-1(D) districts to a new class of residential district called Residential, Two Family, Detached (RH-2(D)) districts; and to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance allows the Public Utilities Commission to use specific contracts for buying and selling electricity, waiving some administrative requirements for these transactions. It also gives the General Manager of the PUC the authority to sign long-term contracts or those involving significant expenditures or revenue, with certain limitations, until June 30, 2025.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to approve the use of certain form contracts to purchase and sell electricity and related products by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), grant waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative and Environment Codes for these transactions, and delegate to the General Manager of the PUC authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to execute certain contracts with terms in excess of ten years or requiring expenditures of $10,000,000 or having anticipated revenue of $1,000,000 or more subject to specified limitations through June 30, 2025.

This ordinance adds a surcharge to the berthing fees at Marina West Harbor to help pay for dredging activities in the area. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this decision.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to impose a surcharge in addition to the license fees for berthing at the Marina West Harbor, to help fund the cost of dredging activities at the West Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves the sale of approximately 10,925 square feet of surplus land in Sunnyvale to the Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000. It also allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the sale and make necessary adjustments to the agreement.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the sale to Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000 of approximately 10,925 square feet of real property located near Manzano Way in Sunnyvale, California, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 104-28-066; 2) adopting findings declaring that the property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 3) adopting findings under Administrative Code, Section 23.3, that offering the property for sale through competitive bidding would be impractical and not in the public interest; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 5) adopting findings that the sale of the property is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; and to authorize the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Sale Agreement that do not materially decrease the benefits to the City with respect to the Property, and do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of either the SFPUC or the City, and are necessary or advisable to complete the transaction contemplated in the Sale Agreement, to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

This resolution allows Public Works to use $2.4 million from Caltrans to improve facilities on the State Highway System for the South of Market Street Tree Nursery Project, covering the period from March 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It also approves a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the project's construction and confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend $2,400,000 from the California Department of Transportation’s (“Caltrans”) Clean California Local Enhancement Program to upgrade facilities on the State Highway System in support of the South of Market Street Tree Nursery Project, for a term of March 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and approving and authorizing Public Works to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans regarding project construction and implementation; and affirming the California Department of Transportation’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The resolution allows for the conditional vacation of certain streets and public service easements in the Parkmerced Development area, while reserving easement rights for the City and utility companies. It also establishes a hearing date for public input on this proposal.

Resolution declaring the intent of the Board of Supervisors to order the conditional vacation of portions of Higuera Avenue, Vidal Drive, Arballo Drive, and Garces Drive (the “Street Vacation Area”), and certain San Francisco Public Utilities Commission public service easements (the “Easement Vacation Area”), all within the Parkmerced Development Project area, an approximately 152-acre site located in the Lake Merced District in the southwest corner of San Francisco and generally bounded by Vidal Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Serrano Drive to the north, 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to the east, Brotherhood Way to the south, and Lake Merced Boulevard to the west; reserve various easement rights in favor of the City and third party utilities, subject to conditions specified; adopt findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt findings that the vacations are consistent with the Parkmerced Development Agreement, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorize actions by City officials in furtherance of the street vacation ordinance, as specified herein; direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to make certain transmittals; and set a Committee of the Whole hearing date of September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas and public service easements.

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to a business called Olive at 304 Clement Street. It also requests that the state impose conditions on the license to ensure it serves the public's needs.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Golden Stage Consulting, LLC, doing business as Olive, located at 304 Clement 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 allows Unwinedsf LLC to obtain a liquor license for Mili Wine Bar at 110 Folsom Street, which is deemed beneficial for the community. The decision has been officially approved.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine public premises liquor license to Unwinedsf LLC, doing business as Mili Wine Bar, located at 110 Folsom Street in the Mira Condominium Complex (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution allows the South End Rowing Club at 500 Jefferson Street to obtain a liquor license for serving beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It has been determined that this license will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-51 non-profit club on-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license South End Rowing Club, located at 500 Jefferson Street (District 2), 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.

This resolution designates the 600 block of Frederick Street as "Polytechnic Way" to honor San Francisco's first public high school, which served the community from 1894 to 1972. The street name change acknowledges the school's significant impact on local education.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Polytechnic Way” to the 600 block of Frederick Street in recognition of San Francisco’s first public high school and its contribution to the education of thousands of San Franciscans from 1894 to 1972.

This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Historic Preservation Commission to respond to the proposed amendment for the landmark designation of the Castro Theatre at 429-431 Castro Street. It was passed by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may respond to the landmark designation amendment initiation of 429-431 Castro Street "Castro Theatre" from the Board of Supervisors (File No. 220550).

This resolution extends the deadline by 90 days for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed change to zoning rules in the Castro Street area, allowing nighttime entertainment on the second floor with specific conditions. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 220709) amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; and making Planning Code, Section 302, findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss a proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay area, which would allow taller buildings and larger floor plates on a specific block. The maximum height for tower buildings would increase from 450 feet to 513 feet.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance for the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (File No. 220854) 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.

This motion appoints Cyntia Salazar to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee, with her term ending on February 1, 2024. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Cyntia Salazar, term ending February 1, 2024, to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee.

This motion proposes to put a measure on the ballot for voters to decide on an additional gross receipts tax for businesses earning over $25 million in San Francisco, with the revenue directed towards environmental programs. It also seeks to increase the city's spending limit based on the tax revenue for four years starting from November 7, 2023.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters an Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to impose an additional gross receipts tax on businesses with gross receipts attributable to the City exceeding $25,000,000 or that pay the administrative office tax, and direct that revenues from the tax fund certain environmental programs, and increasing the City’s appropriations limit by the amount collected under the tax for four years from November 7, 2023, at an election to be held on November 7, 2023; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance designates 200 Rhode Island Street, also known as Takahashi Trading Company, as a historic Landmark. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 200 Rhode Island Street (aka Takahashi Trading Company), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3936, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance 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.

This ordinance allows the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to continue entering into long-term grant agreements for the Green Infrastructure Grant Program until July 1, 2024. These agreements can last up to 20 years after the completion of the projects funded by the grants.

Ordinance extending for an additional two years through July 1, 2024, the delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”), previously authorized by Ordinance No. 26-19 and extended and modified by Ordinance No. 101-20, to enter into grant agreements under the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program with terms of up to 20 years after the Project Completion Date, as defined by the Grant Agreements.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for nearly $30 million, which includes a loan for a 100% affordable housing project and a grant for transportation improvements near that site. The funding will support the project and enhancements to public transit and infrastructure until June 30, 2041.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute the Standard Agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD” or “Department”) under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program for a total award of $29,829,178 including $20,000,000 disbursed by HCD as a loan to the Potrero Housing Associates II, L.P. for a 100% affordable housing project at 1801-25th Street and $9,829,178 to be disbursed as a grant to the City for public transportation improvements near 1801-25th Street, for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreements to June 30, 2041; authorizing MOHCD to accept and expend the grant of up to $9,829,178 for transportation, streetscape and pedestrian improvements and other transit oriented programming and improvement as approved by HCD, to commence following Board approval.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into an agreement with the State of California to secure a $94.8 million loan for the construction of affordable housing at Potrero Block B for low- and moderate-income families. The loan will be provided to Potrero Housing Associates II, L.P. and will last for five years.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco to execute a Standard Agreement and other related documents, as defined herein, with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) under the California Housing Accelerator Program which Standard Agreement includes an award of $94,836,486 as a loan to Potrero Housing Associates II, L.P. (“Developer”), as sole borrower, for construction of a development affordable to low- and moderate-income families at Potrero Block B, located at 1801-25th Street for a term of five years to commence upon execution of the Standard Agreement by HCD.

This ordinance creates a new zoning district called the Group Housing Special Use District to regulate group housing developments in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review meets state requirements and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Group Housing Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The resolution designates various community periodicals to serve as outreach publications for specific neighborhoods and communities in San Francisco, including Hispanic, LGBTQ+, and Black communities, among others. It also allocates funding for outreach advertising for the fiscal year 2022-2023.

Resolution designating El Reportero, LLC. to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Hispanic community; Bar Media, Inc. (dba Bay Area Reporter) to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro, Noe Valley, and Duboce Triangle neighborhoods; SF Bay View, Inc. (dba San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Bayview and Hunter’s Point neighborhoods; San Francisco Bay Times to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro neighborhood; The Noe Valley Voice to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Noe Valley neighborhood; Street Media Media LLC (dba Marina Times) to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Marina, Cow Hollow, Russian Hill, Nob Hill, North Beach and Embarcadero neighborhoods; Accion Latina (dba El Tecolote Newspaper) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Mission neighborhood; Wind Newspaper to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinatown neighborhood; Sing Tao Daily to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinatown, Visitation Valley, Richmond, Sunset, and Excelsior neighborhoods; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

This resolution calls for state and local agencies to work together to address and manage contamination from tetrachloroethylene (PCE) near the 2500 Irving Street block. Its goal is to ensure the safety and health of residents and businesses in the area.

Resolution urging the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, San Francisco Department of Public Health, and other agencies to provide a comprehensive, coordinated response to tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination in the vicinity of the 2500 Irving Street block to ensure protections for occupants of neighboring homes and establishments.

This ordinance clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the Sanitation and Streets Commission, the Department of Sanitation and Streets, and the Department of Public Works, while also updating various city codes to align with current state and local laws. It includes an affirmation of the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works, Administrative, Police, Health, Park, Building, Transportation, and Campaign and Governmental Conduct Codes to clarify the authority of the Sanitation and Streets Commission, the Department of Sanitation and Streets, and the Department of Public Works; 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.

This ordinance changes zoning rules in the Castro Street area to allow larger uses for landmark buildings and permits nighttime entertainment on the second floor with special approval. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to exclude Article 10 Landmark buildings from use size limitation and allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $75,000 filed by Michael Petersen regarding a personal injury incident in a City park. This settlement resolves the legal claims made against the City in the case.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael Petersen against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 12, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-579234; entitled Michael Petersen v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury in a City park.

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.

This ordinance defines "Tourist or Transient Use" for residential hotels, setting initial tenancy at less than seven days for two years, then less than 30 days thereafter. It also modifies the definition of "Permanent Resident" to someone staying at least 30 days and allows hotel owners to request longer amortization periods on a case-by-case basis.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add a definition of Tourist or Transient Use under the Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition Ordinance; to set the term of tenancy for such use at less than seven days, for two years after the effective date of this Ordinance, and, after that two-year period, at less than 30 days; to provide an amortization period applicable to hotels currently regulated under the Ordinance; to provide a process by which the owners or operators of regulated hotels can request that the amortization period be longer, on a case-by-case basis; to amend the definition of Permanent Resident, from a person who occupies a room for at least 32 days to one who occupies a room for at least 30 days; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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.

This resolution allows the Department of the Environment to use a $2.38 million grant from the California Energy Commission to create an Electric Vehicle Ready Blueprint, promoting local vehicle electrification until March 2024. It also includes support from Google, EVgo, and other city agencies to provide services and equipment for public use.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,384,797 from the California Energy Commission's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program to implement an Electric Vehicle Ready Blueprint to accelerate local vehicle electrification for the period of August 1, 2022, through March 29, 2024; as a term of the grant agreement, Google, EVgo, and other City agencies will provide in-kind services and equipment for use by the public; and approving the grant agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

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.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Works to use a $1,193,594 grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to run a tree nursery workforce development program at the South of Market Tree Nursery until March 30, 2026. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,193,594 from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, entitled “Urban and Community Forest California Climate Investments Grant Program,” as provided through the California Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, for a term beginning July 1, 2022, through March 30, 2026, to support the operation of a tree nursery workforce development program at the South of Market Tree Nursery; and affirming the California Department of Transportation’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,384,000 grant for the 900 Innes Remediation Project, covering the period from June 30, 2022, to June 29, 2023. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the grant terms without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a $1,384,000 grant from the California State Department of Toxic Substances Control for the 900 Innes Remediation Project; approving the Grant Terms and Conditions for the period of June 30, 2022, through June 29, 2023; and to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Terms and Conditions and to execute further agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This resolution allows Park Intermediate Holdings LLC to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit against San Francisco regarding a refund of real property transfer tax related to the Hyatt Centric Hotel. The goal is to potentially resolve the issue without going to court.

Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for Park Intermediate Holdings LLC for the Hyatt Centric Hotel to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of real property transfer tax to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.

This resolution renews and expands the Tourism Improvement District, allowing for the collection of assessments from hotels and short-term rentals for 15 years starting January 1, 2024. It also approves changes to the district management plan and includes environmental findings.

Resolution to establish (renew and expand) the business-based business improvement district known as the “Tourism Improvement District;” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against defined hotel and short-term residential rental businesses located in that district for 15 years commencing January 1, 2024, subject to conditions as specified; approving modifications to the district management plan; and making environmental findings.

This legislation eliminates the Department of Sanitation and Streets, transferring its responsibilities to the Department of Public Works, and simplifies the qualifications for commission members. It also limits the Sanitation and Streets Commission's duties to policy-setting and oversight related to sanitation standards and public maintenance.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to eliminate the Department of Sanitation and Streets and transfer its responsibilities to the Department of Public Works; to remove special qualifications for members of the Sanitation and Streets Commission and Public Works Commission and for the Director of Public Works; to limit the duties of the Sanitation and Streets Commission to holding hearings, reviewing data, and setting policies for the Department of Public Works regarding sanitation standards and protocols and maintenance of the public right of way; and to provide that the Public Works Commission shall oversee all other aspects of the Department of Public Works; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with legal requirements for business improvement districts in San Francisco.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s Management Agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

The ordinance allows for the conditional closure of certain streets and public utility easements in the Parkmerced Development area while ensuring that specific easement rights are maintained for the city and utility companies. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the conditional vacation of portions of Higuera Avenue, Vidal Drive, Arballo Drive, and Garces Drive (the “Street Vacation Area”), and certain San Francisco Public Utilities Commission public service easements (the “Easement Vacation Area”), all within the Parkmerced Development Project area, an approximately 152-acre site located in the Lake Merced District in the southwest corner of San Francisco and generally bounded by Vidal Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Serrano Drive to the north, 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to the east, Brotherhood Way to the south, and Lake Merced Boulevard to the west; reserving various easement rights in favor of the City and third-party utilities, subject to specified conditions; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacations are consistent with the Parkmerced Development Agreement, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing actions by City officials in furtherance of this Ordinance, as specified herein.

This ordinance allows for the establishment of Electric Vehicle Charging Locations and Fleet Charging as recognized automotive uses, simplifying the process for converting existing service stations and other automotive facilities into charging stations. It also mandates annual reporting on these projects and ensures compliance with environmental and planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging as Automotive Uses, allow conversion of Automotive Service Stations to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations without Conditional Use authorization and principally permit conversion of other Automotive Uses to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations, revise zoning control tables to reflect these changes, and require annual reporting by the Planning Department regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging project approvals; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This hearing will discuss the results and strategies related to building operations in San Francisco's 2022 Climate Action Plan. The Department of the Environment has been asked to provide a report on this topic.

Hearing on the findings, strategies, and supporting actions of the Buildings Operations component of the City's 2022 Climate Action Plan; and requesting the Department of the Environment to report.

This legislation proposes to allow the city to use public funds for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Underground Parking Facility and to dissolve the Concourse Authority, transferring its responsibilities to the Recreation and Park Department. It also aims to repeal the existing Golden Gate Park Revitalization Act of 1998.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the November 8, 2022, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Golden Gate Park Revitalization Act of 1998 ("Proposition J") to state that the City may use public funds to acquire, operate, or subsidize public parking in the Golden Gate Park Concourse Underground Parking Facility ("Parking Facility"); directing the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority ("Concourse Authority") to commence dissolution proceedings; and, upon said dissolution, transferring jurisdiction of the Parking Facility and certain other property from the Concourse Authority to the Recreation and Park Department, repealing Proposition J in its entirety, and deleting references to the Concourse Authority from the Municipal Code."

This legislation proposes changes to the Park Code to repeal and reauthorize the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program, which aims to limit private vehicle access on certain streets in Golden Gate Park, create new recreation areas, and improve public access. It includes measures like making some streets one-way and adding bicycle lanes.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 8, 2022, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Park Code to repeal and reauthorize the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program, which includes establishing new recreation and open space by limiting private vehicles on certain street segments in Golden Gate Park including on JFK Drive, making certain street segments one-way, establishing bicycle lanes, and urging additional changes to improve public access to Golden Gate Park; and making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code."