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Resolution#250881
Jul 31, 2025

This resolution determines that transferring a liquor license to Royal Mart LLC at 1201 Howard Street is not in the public's best interest, and it requests that the state deny the license application. The decision is based on local regulations regarding alcohol sales.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Royal Mart LLC, doing business as Unimart, located 1201 Howard Street (District 6), will not serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control deny the issuance of the license, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0 /3
Resolution#250784
Jul 31, 2025

This resolution urges the City Services Auditor and the Department of Public Works to create clear maintenance standards for streets, stairways, and landscaping. It emphasizes that well-maintained public spaces are important for supporting small businesses and boosting economic development in commercial areas.

Resolution urging the Controller’s City Services Auditor and the Department of Public Works to develop objective streetscape, stairway, and landscape maintenance standards; and finding that well-maintained streetscapes and landscape assets are integral to support small businesses and economic development on commercial corridors.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Resolution#250857
Jul 30, 2025

This resolution designates the Kong Chow Benevolent Association and Kong Chow Temple as a landmark, protecting its historical significance. It is now officially recognized under the city's Planning Code.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Kong Chow Benevolent Association and Kong Chow Temple, located at 855 Stockton Street.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Chyanne Chen
10-0
Ordinance#250811
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance changes the rules regarding how long building permits and applications remain valid before they expire. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the timing of expiration of certain building permits and building permit applications; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
15-9 /1
Resolution#250821
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the Board of Supervisors to close parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to make way for a new Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue. A hearing will be scheduled for anyone interested in discussing this street closure.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue and setting a hearing date for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas.

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
17-0
Ordinance#250823
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance changes the zoning designation of certain parcels in San Francisco from a Production, Distribution and Repair District to a Public designation, allowing for different types of uses. It also increases the height limit for buildings on those parcels from 40 feet to 90 feet.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to change the zoning use district designation of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4877, Lot Nos. 001, 002, 003, and 004, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot Nos. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021, and 022, the full width of Bancroft Avenue between Griffith Street and Hawes Street, and the full widths of Griffith Street and Hawes Street between Carroll Avenue and Armstrong Avenue, collectively known as 1236 Carroll Avenue, from Production, Distribution and Repair District-2 (PDR-2) to Public (P); changing the height and bulk district designation of the aforementioned parcels and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot No. 001 from 40-X to 90-X; 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; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
24-0 /1
Ordinance#250824
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance vacates parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to allow for the development of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also ensures that utility access rights are maintained and transfers the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.

Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; 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.

Public SafetyEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
27-0 /1
Ordinance#250809
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows certain medical cannabis dispensaries in San Francisco to convert into cannabis retail stores. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish a process for the conversion of certain Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Cannabis Retail establishments; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Public HealthEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Jackie Fielder
23-0
Hearing#250792
Jul 29, 2025

This hearing aims to discuss community concerns about neglect, abuse, and civil rights violations at the Taylor Street Facility operated by GEO Group, Inc. It requests reports from various agencies, including the GEO Group and the Public Defender's Office, regarding these issues.

Hearing to address concerns raised by community members of neglect, abuse, and civil rights violations at the Taylor Street Facility located at 111 Taylor Street, operated by the GEO Group, Inc.; and requesting the GEO Group, Inc., Office of the Public Defender, Adult Probation Department, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to report.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Bilal Mahmood, Jackie Fielder
3-0 /1
Ordinance#250810
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows affordable housing projects and some other developments in San Francisco to postpone paying certain administrative fees. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to allow affordable housing projects and certain other projects to defer payment of certain administrative fees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
23-0
Ordinance#250764
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance updates the city's General Plan to support the development project at 530 Sansome Street and Fire Station 13. It includes environmental findings and confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies and serves public needs.

Ordinance amending the General Plan to revise the Urban Design Element, Downtown Area Plan, and Land Use Index to facilitate the 530 Sansome Street and Fire Station 13 Development Project; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250802
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance allows EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to use parts of Merchant Street for installing decorative paving, crosswalks, lighting, and other improvements, while waiving certain city requirements. It also gives the Public Works Director the authority to accept and maintain the new public infrastructure.

Ordinance approving a major encroachment permit for EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to occupy portions of Merchant Street between Sansome and Battery Streets adjacent to 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, and 530 Sansome Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017) for the purpose of installing and maintaining decorative roadway and sidewalk paving, tabletop crosswalks, overhead string lighting, various pedestrian- and bike-oriented improvements, other non-standard infrastructure, and new street trees; waiving certain requirements under Public Works Code, Sections 724.7 (construction occupancy fee), 786.3 (final review of City departments prior to Public Works hearing), and 806 (street tree removal notice and appeal and replacement at or exceeding requirements), and Administrative Code, Section 1.51 (acceptance of public infrastructure), in connection with Permittee’s implementation of the encroachment permit and project development; delegating to the Public Works Director the authority to accept an irrevocable offer for the public infrastructure in Merchant Street, dedicate such infrastructure to public use, designate it for street and roadway purposes, and accept it 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 that recommends the major encroachment and delegation to the Public Works Director of the acceptance and related actions for the public improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
23-0
Ordinance#250804
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance approves an agreement for the exchange of two properties, 530 Sansome Street and 447 Battery Street, and allows for the construction of a new fire station on the Battery Street site. It also waives certain appraisal requirements and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance approving an Amended and Restated Conditional Property Exchange Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the exchange of 530 Sansome Street and 447 Battery Street and the construction of a new fire station on 447 Battery Street; affirming exempt surplus property finding declaration; waiving the appraisal requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
23-0
Ordinance#250803
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance approves a financial assistance agreement for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at specified locations in San Francisco, providing up to $86 million over 25 years based on new hotel tax revenues. It also waives certain administrative code requirements and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance approving a Hotel and Fire Station Development Incentive Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the 530 Sansome Mixed Use Tower and Fire Station 13 Development Project, to provide financial assistance of up to $86,089,195 in net present value over 25 years calculated for measurement purposes only as a percentage of new Transient Occupancy Taxes the City actually receives from occupancy of guest rooms in a proposed new hotel, related to the development and operation of a project on certain real property known as 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansome Street, and 447 Battery Street, and generally bounded by Sansome Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, Battery Street to the east, and Merchant Street to the south; waiving Chapter 21G of the Administrative Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; and adopting the Board of Supervisors’ findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
26-0
Resolution#250834
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution officially names a section of 16th Street as "Jim Marshall Way" to honor his impact on San Francisco's cultural and music history. The new street name will be located between Noe Street and Castro Street.

Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “Jim Marshall Way” on 16th Street between Noe Street and Castro Street, in recognition of his contributions to capturing the cultural and music history of San Francisco.

TransportationEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250835
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates Firehouse: Hose Company No. 30 at 1757 Waller Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Firehouse : Hose Company No. 30, located at 1757 Waller Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1250, Lot No. 029.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250836
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates Maud’s, located at 929-941 Cole Street, as a landmark under the Planning Code, recognizing its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building's character and heritage for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Maud’s, 929-941 Cole Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1272, Lot No. 003.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250837
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates St. Matthew’s Church as a historic landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its architectural and cultural significance. The church is located at 3281-16th Street in San Francisco.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Matthew’s Church, located at 3281-16th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3567, Lot No. 034.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250838
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates St. Nicholas Cathedral as a landmark under the city's Planning Code, recognizing its historical and architectural significance. The designation aims to protect the building from alterations that could compromise its integrity.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Nicholas Cathedral, 2005 15th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3558, Lot No. 074.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250839
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates St. Paul's Church as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical and architectural significance. The church is located at 1660 Church Street.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Paul's Church, located at 1660 Church Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6619, Lot No. 001.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250840
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the property at 102 Guerrero Street as a landmark, which means it will be recognized for its historical or architectural significance. This designation helps protect the building from alterations that could compromise its character.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for 102 Guerrero Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3534, Lot No. 068.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250841
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the Bank of Italy Branch Building at 400-410 Castro Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve the building's historical significance and protect it from potential alterations or demolition.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Bank of Italy Branch Building, located at 400-410 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2647 Lot No. 035.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250842
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the Bob Ross House at 4200 20th Street as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Bob Ross House, 4200 20th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2696 Lot No. 014A.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250843
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the Castro Rock Steam Baths as a historic landmark, protecting its architectural and cultural significance. This designation is part of the city's efforts to preserve important sites within San Francisco.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Castro Rock Steam Baths, located at 578-582 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2695, Lot No. 013.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250844
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the San Francisco AIDS Foundation building at 514-520 Castro Street as a historic landmark. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance under the city's Planning Code.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, 514-520 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2695, Lot No. 002.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250846
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the Most Holy Redeemer Church Complex as a landmark, which includes the church, rectory, convent, and school located on Diamond Street. This designation aims to preserve the historical and architectural significance of these buildings.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Most Holy Redeemer Church Complex, consisting of 110 Diamond Street (Church), 100 Diamond Street (Rectory), 115 Diamond Street (Convent), 117 Diamond Street (School); Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2693, Lot No. 002 (Church), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2693, Lot No. 001 (Rectory), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2694, Lot No. 033 (Convent), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2694, Lot No. 028 (School).

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250847
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates Sha’ar Zahav, located at 220 Danvers Street, as a historic landmark under the city's Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance and protect it from potential alterations or demolitions.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Sha’ar Zahav (Historic Location), located at 220 Danvers Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2702, Lot No. 019.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250850
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates Engine Company No. 13 at 1458 Valencia Street as a landmark, protecting its historical significance. It is part of the city's efforts to preserve important cultural and architectural sites.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Engine Company No.13, 1458 Valenica Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6531, Lot No. 011.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#250817
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows San Francisco's Public Works to remove graffiti from private commercial properties at no cost to the owners, but only if the owners request and authorize the work. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to authorize Public Works to perform graffiti abatement on private properties in commercial areas at no cost to property owners, solely at property owners’ request and upon property owners’ authorization and property owners’ waiver of claims associated with the graffiti abatement; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar
23-0
Ordinance#250805
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance updates the Building Code by eliminating local rules on commercial lighting, rooftop structures, driveway and sidewalk weight limits, and the Slope Protection Act. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to remove local requirements regarding commercial lighting, rooftop mechanical penthouses, driveway and sidewalk load limits, and the Slope Protection Act; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
22-0 /1
Ordinance#250806
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance updates the Health Code to require that new buildings and major renovations with sensitive uses must have ventilation systems that maintain positive pressure, and it limits enhanced ventilation standards to single-family homes starting January 1, 2026. It also includes findings related to state law and environmental quality regulations.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to clarify the City’s enhanced ventilation standards by codifying the requirement that all new buildings and major renovations of buildings that contain a sensitive use certify that the building’s ventilation system is capable of maintaining positive pressure; limiting applicability of the City’s enhanced ventilation standard to single family homes, effective January 1, 2026, to align with state law; making findings under the California Health and Safety Code; 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.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
25-0 /1
Ordinance#250813
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows the city to cancel a public utility easement at 112 Kensington Way and sell the land to Kevin Jenkins and Lalitha Chandrasekher for $20,000. It also confirms that the decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of a public service easement for public utility purposes at 112 Kensington Way; authorizing the City to quitclaim its interest in the vacation area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2923, Lot No. 078) to Kevin Jenkins and Lalitha Chandrasekher for $20,000; 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 connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
22-0 /1
Resolution#250801
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows Endgames Improv LLC to obtain a liquor license for their venue at 2989 Mission Street, determining 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 Endgames Improv LLC, to do business as Endgames Improv located at 2989 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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Resolution#250770
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a settlement of $101,435 that Farmers Insurance Exchange filed against San Francisco for property damage due to flooding from a water main rupture. The claim was submitted on December 11, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Farmers Insurance Exchange against the City and County of San Francisco for $101,435; the claim was filed on December 11, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#250771
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a $90,000 settlement for a claim by Hamza Alaudi against San Francisco related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on November 7, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Hamza Alaudi against the City and County of San Francisco for $90,000; the claim was filed on November 7, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#250832
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $300,000 in-kind grant from the Union Square Alliance for upgrading the sound system at the Union Square Plaza stage. The improvements will take effect once the resolution is approved and the project is substantially completed.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept an in-kind grant from the Union Square Alliance valued at approximately $300,000 for sound system improvements at the Union Square Plaza stage, effective upon approval of this Resolution through notice of substantial completion.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
12-0 /1
Resolution#250853
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to amend a lease with the YMCA SF for Building 49, removing a $6,000 reduction in rent credits for restroom maintenance and providing an additional $150,000 in rent credits for structural improvements. It also authorizes the Port's Executive Director to make necessary adjustments to complete the agreement without increasing the city's liabilities.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery, and performance of the First Amendment to Port Lease No. 17134 for Building 49, located at 701 Illinois Street within Crane Cove Park between the Port of San Francisco and the Young Men’s Christian Association of San Francisco (YMCA SF) to eliminate the provision which would reduce by $6,000 the amount of rent credits that are intended to offset operation and maintenance costs associated with the public restrooms; and provide $150,000 in new rent credits to partially offset unexpected costs related to improving the structural condition of Building 49, effective upon the later of Port’s execution of the First Amendment or October 1, 2025; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Port to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications that do not materially increase obligations or liabilities of the City or Port and are necessary or advisable to complete the transactions which this Resolution contemplates and effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
12-0 /1
Resolution#250851
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution calls for a coordinated effort among city agencies to reduce severe and fatal traffic accidents by creating and enforcing safer street designs, especially for children, seniors, and vulnerable groups. It emphasizes a preventative and data-driven strategy to improve overall road safety in San Francisco.

Resolution urging a preventative, interagency, and data-driven approach to ending severe and fatal traffic crashes by designing and enforcing safer streets for all San Franciscans, with a particular focus on protecting children, seniors, and other vulnerable populations.

TransportationEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
15-0 /1
Resolution#250827
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a contract to purchase three 40-foot and three 60-foot battery-electric transit buses, along with necessary parts and training, for a total cost of approximately $10.8 million. The contract will last until December 2027, with an option to extend it to December 2029, and allows for minor amendments by the Acting Director of Transportation.

Resolution approving an agreement with Solaris Bus US, Inc., to procure three 40-ft and three 60-ft battery-electric transit buses from Solaris Bus US, Inc., along with associated spare parts, special tools, manuals, and training through assigned options established under a procurement conducted by King County Metro, which requires anticipated expenditures of $10,819,849 which includes a contract for an amount not to exceed $9,964,706 and a term until December 19, 2027, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with options to extend the contract to December 19, 2029, and responsibility for the payment of an estimated $855,143 in taxes; and to authorize the Acting Director of Transportation to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Bilal Mahmood, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#250191
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance creates a temporary amnesty program for properties with violations, allowing them to be recognized as noncomplying structures while waiving associated fees and penalties. It also streamlines the application process for these properties and requires certification of their existing conditions.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: create a time-limited amnesty program for properties listed on the Department of Building Inspection’s Internal Quality Control Audit and subject to a Notice of Violation; consider those properties as noncomplying structures and nonconforming uses following certification; and waive fees and penalties associated with the Planning Department’s review of requests for amnesty, and refund any fees and penalties already paid by amnesty projects; amending the Building Code to: require certification of existing conditions for amnesty projects; prohibit expansion or intensification of non-complying amnesty structures; create a streamlined process for reviewing amnesty project applications; and waive fees associated with amnesty projects, and refund any fees and penalties already paid by amnesty projects; 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 necessity and convenience under Planning Code, Section 302.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
26-0
Ordinance#250702
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance requires that buildings undergoing major renovations in San Francisco either remain or convert to all-electric systems, with certain exceptions for specific types of buildings and circumstances. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and mandates that the ordinance be sent to the California Building Standards Commission after it is finalized.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to require buildings undergoing major renovations to remain or convert to All-Electric Buildings with exceptions for physical and technical infeasibility, commercial food establishments, non-residential-to-residential conversions, buildings with recent major system replacements, and 100% Affordable Housing; 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.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
26-0
Ordinance#250634
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance removes size limits on non-residential businesses in certain commercial districts, allowing larger businesses to split into smaller spaces while still exceeding size limits without needing special approval. It also standardizes size limits to round numbers and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate limits on Non-Residential Use Sizes in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), Polk Street NCD, West Portal Avenue NCD, North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District, Regional Commercial Districts, and Residential-Commercial District; allow specified Non-Residential Uses that exceed the Use Size limits to divide into smaller spaces that may continue to exceed the Use Size limits, without conditional use authorization; adjust the Use Size limit in all NCDs to a round number; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
26-10
Ordinance#250704
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance approves the acquisition of a property at 601-617 Laguna Street for $11,030,000 and outlines a project budget of up to $20,000,000 for improvements and repairs. It also exempts the project from certain contracting requirements while ensuring compliance with local hiring and wage policies.

Ordinance 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 601-617 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0806, Lot No. 002) (the “Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate (the “Purchase Agreement”) for the acquisition of the Property from Pacifica SFO LLC, a California limited liability company (“Seller”), for $11,030,000 together with a Construction Management Agreement attached as Exhibit E to the Purchase Agreement for the completion of certain improvements and the repair of deficiencies on the Property (the “Project”) by Seller for an amount not to exceed $8,140,000 that includes a construction management fee, an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the City contingency, and an amount not to exceed $30,000 for closing costs for a total anticipated not to exceed project cost of $20,000,000; 3) authorizing the Director of Property to make certain modifications to the Purchase Agreement and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) exempting the Project from contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6 and Chapter 14B; 5) approving the Seller and its architect, consultants, general contractor, subcontractors, employees and affiliates without competitive bidding, but requiring the payment of prevailing wages, implementation of a local business enterprise utilization program, and compliance with the City’s local hire policy and first source hiring Ordinance; and 6) placing the Property under the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Division; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting the Planning Department’s finding that the Purchase Agreement, and the transactions contemplated therein, are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Rafael Mandelman
22-0
Ordinance#250570
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes a $400,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Ralph Bower against the City for alleged personal injury on a city street. This lawsuit was initiated on April 10, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing a partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ralph Bower against the City and County of San Francisco for $400,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 10, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605730; entitled Ralph Bower, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250695
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $300,000 related to a claim for a refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC. The lawsuit was initiated on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611594; entitled 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250671
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a payment of $68,342.54 to Shreve and Co. Jewelers for property damage due to flooding from a water main rupture. The claim was filed on January 23, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Shreve and Co. Jewelers, LTD against the City and County of San Francisco for $68,342.54; the claim was filed on January 23, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#250656
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements related to the Potrero HOPE SF Project, including streets and sidewalks on several streets for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and grants limited authority to the Public Works Director for future infrastructure acceptance.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Potrero HOPE SF Project, Phase 2, including improvements located within portions of 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Wisconsin Streets, and improvements associated with a new switchgear within a building, and an offer of dedication for real property underlying portions of 25th, Arkansas, and Connecticut Streets; dedicating this public infrastructure for public use; designating the public infrastructure for public street and roadway purposes; accepting the public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” to establish official sidewalk widths on 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Wisconsin Streets; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions regarding the public infrastructure; delegating limited authority to the Public Works Director to accept specified infrastructure; authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
23-0
Ordinance#250574
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with the Archdiocese of San Francisco for $247,500 due to property damage and economic losses from flooding caused by a broken water pipeline. The lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Archdiocese of San Francisco Parish and School Juridic Persons Real Property Support Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $247,500; the lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-25-623430; entitled Archdiocese of San Francisco Parish and School Juridic Persons Real Property Support Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage and economic losses arising from flooding caused by a water transmission pipeline break.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250689
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate its lease agreements with Scoma’s Restaurant for specific premises along Al Scoma Way. It also permits the Executive Director to make minor amendments to the termination agreement as needed, without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with Scoma’s Restaurant, Incorporated, a California corporation for Port Lease No. L-9170 and Port Lease No. L-9175 between the Port of San Francisco and Scoma’s Restaurant, for premises along Al Scoma Way over bay waters (“Smokehouse”), effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

Environment
By Danny Sauter
12-0
Resolution#250547
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to use a $200,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to buy and install multi-space parking pay stations. It also gives the Port Executive Director the authority to make necessary changes to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations until January 29, 2027.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a parking management capital grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), a transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, to fund the acquisition and installation of multi-space pay stations; and to authorize the Port Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution from September 30, 2024, through January 29, 2027.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
13-0
Hearing#250735
Jul 29, 2025

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated June 25, 2025, approve a Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision at 1979 Mission Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated June 25, 2025, approving a Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision at 1979 Mission Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3553, Lot No. 052. (District 9) (Appellant: Ali Gilmore) (Filed: July 3, 2025)

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Motion#250736
Jul 29, 2025

This motion approves the subdivision of a property at 1979 Mission Street into three lots and confirms that the project aligns with environmental standards and city planning policies. It has passed and is now officially recognized by the city.

Motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision at 1979 Mission Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3553, Lot No. 052; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0
Motion#250738
Jul 29, 2025

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings regarding the Board of Supervisors' decision to reject a proposed three-lot subdivision at 1979 Mission Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision at 1979 Mission Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3553, Lot No. 052.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Killed
10-0
Resolution#250783
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution seeks to officially recognize The Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street as a historic landmark. If adopted, it will protect the site and ensure its historical significance is preserved.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of The Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street at the south side of Mission Street between 5th and 6th Streets.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Ordinance#250814
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance vacates certain unimproved street areas on Moraga and Noriega Avenues, determining they are not needed for city use, while reserving easements for a city-owned retaining wall. It also rezones specific city properties and adjacent parcels to facilitate residential development and align with city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of City property on unimproved street areas of Moraga and Noriega Avenues; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for the City’s use; reserving easements related to support for the City-owned retaining wall from the street vacation properties and including other conditions to the street vacation; amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to rezone the City property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2042, Lot No. 039, from P (Public) and RH-2 (Residential Housing Two-Family)/OS (Open Space) to RH-2/40-X and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2042, Lot No. 40, from RH-1 (Residential Housing One-Family) and RH-2/OS to RH-2/40-X, and to rezone parcels on Kensington Way adjacent to Vasquez Avenue shown on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2923, Lot Nos. 010A and 024-027, from RH-1(D) (Residential Housing One-Family Detached Dwellings)/40-X to Public/Open Space; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
28-0
Ordinance#250820
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance seeks to close off parts of Hudson Avenue and Hunters Point Boulevard to support the development of the 900 Innes Avenue Park project. It also allows for the transfer of the vacated street area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department and includes necessary environmental and planning approvals.

Ordinance ordering the street vacation of a portion of Hudson Avenue, adjacent to Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot Nos. 010 and 011, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4646, Lot No. 022, and a portion of Hunters Point Boulevard adjacent to Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot Nos. 011 and 012, to facilitate the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park project; waiving the requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23 and approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
no vote
Resolution#250818
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution aims to close off parts of Hudson Avenue and Hunters Point Boulevard to support the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park project. A hearing will be scheduled for public input on this proposed street vacation.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate a portion of Hudson Avenue and a portion of Hunters Point Boulevard to facilitate the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park project; and setting a hearing date, for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#250655
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance reduces the parking time for large vehicles on city streets from overnight to two hours and establishes a permit program for certain large vehicles to be exempt from this limit under specific conditions. It also sets similar two-hour parking limits for large vehicles on park and port properties and requires city departments to assist in administering the new regulations.

Ordinance 1) amending Division I of the Transportation Code to reduce the time that large vehicles may be parked on City streets from overnight to two hours, and modify the time that commercial vehicles may be parked on City streets; 2) amending the Administrative Code to require City departments, including but not limited to the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Department of Emergency Management, and the Police Department, to assist the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) with administering a Large Vehicle Refuge Permit Program that exempts certain large vehicles from the two-hour parking restriction under certain conditions; 3) urging SFMTA to develop a fair review process and to develop further exceptions to the two-hour restriction as may be needed to support the public interest; 4) amending the Park Code to impose a two-hour parking limit on large vehicles on park property; 5) amending the Port Code to impose two-hour parking limits on large vehicles on Port property; and 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Stephen Sherrill, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
20-4
Resolution#250793
Jul 28, 2025

This resolution allows Grocery Outlet Inc. at 350 Bay Street to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits, determining it benefits the public in San Francisco. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Grocery Outlet Inc, located at 350 Bay 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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Ordinance#250799
Jul 28, 2025

This ordinance removes size limits on non-residential businesses in certain neighborhoods and allows larger businesses to split into smaller spaces without needing special approval. It also adjusts the size limits to round numbers and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate limits on Non-Residential Use Sizes in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), Pacific Avenue NCD, Polk Street NCD, West Portal Avenue NCD, North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District, Regional Commercial Districts, and Residential-Commercial District; allow specified Non-Residential Uses that exceed the Use Size limits to divide into smaller spaces that may continue to exceed the Use Size limits, without conditional use authorization; adjust the Use Size limit in all NCDs to a round number; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Myrna Melgar
3-0
Ordinance#250800
Jul 28, 2025

This ordinance requires buildings undergoing major renovations in San Francisco to either remain or convert to all-electric systems, with certain exceptions for specific types of buildings and situations. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and mandates that the ordinance be sent to the California Building Standards Commission once passed.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to require buildings undergoing major renovations to remain or convert to All-Electric Buildings with exceptions for physical and technical infeasibility, commercial food establishments, non-residential-to-residential conversions, buildings with recent major system replacements, and 100% Affordable Housing; 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.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
3-0
Hearing#230824
Jul 28, 2025

This hearing addresses funding and design plans for the Emergency Firefighting Water System on the westside of San Francisco. It also requests a report from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on the matter.

Hearing on the Emergency Firefighting Water System funding and design on the westside of San Francisco; and requesting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
4-0
Ordinance#250697
Jul 25, 2025

This ordinance creates a special district for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at 530 Sansome Street, allowing for streamlined approval processes and height increases for certain properties. It also includes provisions for reviewing the landmark status of a nearby building and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District, including a conditional use review and approval process allowing streamlined approval and exceptions from certain Planning Code requirements and the conditional rescission of an existing Article 10 landmark designation of 447 Battery Street within the Special Use District; revising the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017 within the Special Use District; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
23-0
Resolution#250870
Jul 25, 2025

This resolution approves a funding and license agreement for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to build and maintain a solar power system at the Mission Bay School, costing up to $653,033 over 30 years. The agreement will start on October 31, 2025, and end on October 31, 2055.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Funding and License Agreement between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the San Francisco Unified School District for the construction, operation, and maintenance of an on-site solar photovoltaic system at the Mission Bay School, for an amount not to exceed $653,033 for a duration of 30 years from October 31, 2025, through October 31, 2055, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#250440
Jul 24, 2025

This ordinance increases certain fees charged by the Planning Department to help cover costs associated with appeals to the Board of Supervisors. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Administrative Code by superseding certain provisions of Ordinance No. 149-16 to increase the surcharges on certain Planning Department fees to compensate the City for appeals of Planning Department actions to the Board of Supervisors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
27-0 /1
Resolution#250675
Jul 24, 2025

This resolution allows Jumbo Trading Company LLC to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at 761 Jackson Street, stating it will benefit the local community. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control place a condition on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Jumbo Trading Company LLC, located at 761 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 a condition on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Resolution#250713
Jul 24, 2025

This resolution allows The Stud, a music venue at 1123 Folsom Street, to obtain a liquor license, determining 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 Universal Life Corral LLC, to do business as The Stud located at 1123 Folsom 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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Ordinance#250517
Jul 23, 2025

This ordinance updates the Park Code to include specific parks on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, allowing the Recreation and Park Department to manage additional properties with the Recreation and Park Commission's approval. It also makes clarifying changes to the existing regulations.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to apply the Park Code to certain parks on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island; to allow application of the Park Code to certain additional properties operated and managed by the Recreation and Park Department, subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; and making clarifying changes.

EnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Resolution#250616
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $3.6 million bequest from William Benjamin Bobo for benches, park furnishings, and improvements at various parks in San Francisco. It takes effect once the resolution is approved.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a bequest in the amount of approximately $3,600,000 from the estate of William Benjamin Bobo to provide benches, park furnishings and park improvements at various park sites across San Francisco, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

Environment
Passed
24-0
Resolution#250617
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to establish parking rates in Golden Gate Park, following existing Park Code rules. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to set parking rates in Golden Gate Park in accordance with Park Code provisions that authorize SFMTA rate-setting on park property; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
39-1 /1
Resolution#250744
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution allows the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd and 4th Streets from September 14 to September 19, 2025, for the Workday Rising 2025 event, pending a permit from the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation. The closure is intended to facilitate the event and ensure safety for participants.

Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd Street and 4th Street, from September 14 through September 19, 2025, subject to the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation issuing a permit for this year’s event for Workday Rising 2025.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey
10-0
Ordinance#250601
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.05 billion in bonds to fund various water projects. It also permits the refinancing of existing water-related debt and confirms prior actions related to these financial activities.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,054,138,857 to finance the costs of various capital water and Hetch Hetchy Water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the San Francisco Charter enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the previously listed matters.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
36-0 /2
Ordinance#250608
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance changes some permit fees related to public works, including waiving fees for café tables, chairs, and minor sidewalk encroachments. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works and Subdivision Codes to modify certain permit fees, including waiving fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise registrants and certain minor sidewalk encroachments that are appurtenant building features, and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter
46-0 /1
Ordinance#250592
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance updates the fees that the Department of Building Inspection charges and creates new subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building, Subdivision, and Administrative Codes to adjust fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection and to establish Subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
42-0 /3
Ordinance#250604
Jul 22, 2025

The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to add a surcharge to fees for using City golf courses and other facilities to help cover maintenance costs. It also increases certain golf fees for San Francisco residents and requires the department to regularly update golf course fees on its website.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) authorize the Recreation and Park Department to add a cost recovery surcharge to the fees for the use of City golf courses, outdoor event facilities, picnic areas, and athletic fields, to help cover stormwater and other costs related to maintaining those City properties; 2) increase golf course fees by increasing the San Francisco resident rates at certain courses, by increasing the cost of golf cards that entitle Pacifica residents to resident discounts at Sharp Park, by adjusting weekend hours, and by limiting resident senior discounts to weekdays; 3) require the Recreation and Park Department on an ongoing basis to post and update on its website the golf course fees in lieu of listing those fees in the Park Code; and 4) make various clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
44-0 /1
Ordinance#250603
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis and pickleball courts at various locations outside of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis/pickleball courts at locations other than the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
44-2 /1
Ordinance#250605
Jul 22, 2025

The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on their operating costs and other factors, with approval from the Recreation and Park Commission. It also directs the Commission to revise its scholarship policy to offer additional discounts for those in financial need.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on the Department’s operating costs for those programs and various other factors, including whether the program is designated for youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities, subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; directing the Commission to update its scholarship policy to provide for further discounts for recreation programs based on financial need; making certain clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
48-2 /1
Resolution#250635
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Works to use a $626,000 grant from the California Department of Transportation to plan the South of Market Under Freeway Park from November 2024 to June 2027. It also gives Public Works the authority to sign necessary documents for the project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $626,000 from the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for a performance period from November 4, 2024, through June 30, 2027, to fund the planning of the South of Market (SoMa) Under Freeway Park; and authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250651
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a sublease for a property at Candlestick Point to be used as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center for about 16 months, starting retroactively from January 13, 2024. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities, while granting the Director of Property the authority to make necessary adjustments to the sublease.

Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to negotiate and enter into a new sublease agreement for 312,000 square feet of property owned by the California State Lands Commission and leased to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the City’s use as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, for a term of approximately one year and four months, with a retroactive commencement date of January 13, 2024, through April 11, 2025, for a base rent of $312,000 per year; affirming findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the sublease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the new sublease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the sublease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250707
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution adopts the 2025 Hazards and Climate Resilience Plan, updating the city's strategy for managing risks related to hazards and climate change. It replaces the previous 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to better address current and future challenges.

Resolution adopting the 2025 Hazards and Climate Resilience Plan as San Francisco’s update to the 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Environment
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0