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Ordinance#210631
Jul 30, 2021

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $800,000 related to allegations of negligence and abuse involving Omar Abdullah's care at Laguna Honda Hospital. The lawsuit was filed in February 2020 and includes claims of violations of rights and privacy.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Omar Abdullah, by and through his Conservator, Theresa Hoskins-Ford against the City and County of San Francisco for $800,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 24, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583155; entitled Omar Abdullah, by and through his Conservator, Theresa Hoskins-Ford v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of negligence, dependent adult neglect/abuse, violations of the Patient’s Bill of Rights, assault, battery, and violation of privacy concerning Mr. Abdullah’s care at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#210182
Jul 30, 2021

This ordinance creates a new Affordable Housing Special Use District at 2500-2530 18th Street to support the development of affordable housing by changing the zoning from Production, Distribution, and Repair to Urban Mixed Use. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the new 2500-2530 18th Street Affordable Housing Special Use District (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 4014, Lot Nos. 002 and 002A), to facilitate the development of affordable housing at the site; amending the Zoning Map to rezone the lots from PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution, and Repair, General) to UMU (Urban Mixed Use) and to map the new 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
10-0
Resolution#210662
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210666
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution allows certain city services, such as custodial and security services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can provide the same services at a lower cost than city employees. It specifically includes various departments and services, including those related to public safety, elections, and airport operations.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: budget and legislative analyst (Board of Supervisors); citywide custodial services (excluding City Hall), citywide security services, fleet security, convention facilities management (General Services Agency - City Administrator); mainframe system support (General Services Agency - Technology); security services (Public Works); security services (Human Services Agency); security services (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing); security services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); food services for jail inmates (Sheriff’s Department); assembly of vote-by-mail envelopes (Department of Elections); security services (Public Utilities Commission); security, information and guest services, parking operations, shuttle bus services (Airport); and custodial and security services (Port).

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
9-0
Resolution#201322
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution approves a 12-year lease agreement between ALD Development Corporation and the City of San Francisco for airport-related operations, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of over $3.1 million for the first year.

Resolution approving Lease No. 20-0048, between ALD Development Corporation dba Airport Dimensions, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, as landlord, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with two one-year options to extend, and a minimum annual guarantee of $3,100,915.50 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210410
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution approves a 12-year lease for retail spaces at Terminal 2 and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at the airport, with MRG San Francisco Terminal 2, LLC. as the tenant. The lease includes a minimum annual payment of $2,300,000 for the first year, starting after approval from the Board.

Resolution approving Terminal 2 Retail Market and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Specialty Retail Stores Concession Lease No. 20-0156, between MRG San Francisco Terminal 2, LLC., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, as landlord, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years, and a Minimum Annual Guarantee of $2,300,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon Board approval.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210763
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to finalize loan documents for a maximum of $14,277,516 to finance the purchase and development of a 100% affordable rental building at 2550 Irving Street. It also approves the loan agreement and allows city officials to take necessary actions to implement the resolution.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development with 2550 Irving Associates, L.P. to execute loan documents relating to a loan to provide financing for the acquisition of real property located at 2550 Irving Street, and predevelopment activities for a 100% affordable multifamily rental building, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $14,277,516; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the property; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210764
Jul 30, 2021

The resolution approves a loan agreement of up to $44.47 million to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 100% affordable housing project called "Ambassador Ritz," which includes 187 rental units for low-income households. The loan will have varying terms, with a minimum of 55 years for part of the funding, and the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement with Ambassador Ritz Four Percent, L.P., a California limited partnership, in an aggregate total amount not to exceed $44,465,000 for a minimum term of 55 years for a portion of the loan amount and maximum terms of 15 years, 28 years, and 40 years for other portions of the loan amount based on the requirements of the funding sources, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing 100% affordable multifamily rental housing project for low income households, known as “Ambassador Ritz 4%,” consisting of 187 rental units in two buildings located at 55 Mason Street and 216 Eddy Street; and adopting findings that the Loan Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210765
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution allows the city to issue a multifamily housing revenue note up to $56 million to finance the acquisition and renovation of a 187-unit rental housing project at 55 Mason and 216 Eddy Streets, known as "Ambassador Ritz." It also approves various agreements and authorizes city officials to take necessary actions to implement the financing.

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $56,039,857 for the purpose of providing financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 187-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 55 Mason Street and 216 Eddy Street, known as “Ambassador Ritz 4%;” approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement, providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lenders to the City, and the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents, as defined herein; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loan, the note and the Project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210772
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution approves the purchase of a property at 888 Post Street for $29 million to support homelessness services. It also authorizes the Director of Property to finalize the purchase and related agreements.

Resolution approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of real property located at 888 Post Street, for $29,000,000 plus typical closing costs, from TC II 888 Post, LLC; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase Agreement, the Purchase Option, the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#210773
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to extend its lease for office space at 601 Van Ness Avenue until July 31, 2026, at a starting monthly rent of $30,261, with annual increases. It also authorizes the Director of Property to handle necessary paperwork and modifications related to the lease extension.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to exercise a Lease Extension Option for approximately 8,646 rentable square feet of office space located at 601 Van Ness Avenue, Suite P, with Opera Plaza L.P., for use as administrative offices, for an extended term to commence on the later of August 1, 2021, or approval of this Resolution, and terminating on July 31, 2026, at the monthly base rent of $30,261 for a total annual base rent of $363,132 in the initial year of the extended term, plus an annual $1 per square foot increase each August 1 thereafter; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of exercising the Lease Extension Option and this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#210808
Jul 28, 2021

This ordinance defines laundromats in the Planning Code and requires special permission for any new use that replaces a laundromat. It also prohibits the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units that would reduce laundry services unless they are replaced.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add Laundromat as a defined term, to require conditional use authorization for uses replacing Laundromats, and to prohibit Accessory Dwelling Units that reduce on-site laundry services unless replaced; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Ordinance#210762
Jul 28, 2021

This ordinance updates eviction protections for commercial tenants affected by COVID-19, allowing a six-month forbearance period for those with 50 to 99 employees. It also empowers the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to develop incentive programs to facilitate repayment agreements between landlords and tenants.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the eviction protections for commercial tenants related to unpaid rent due to financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic to create a six-month forbearance period for tenants with between 50 and 99 full-time employees, and to authorize the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to create incentive programs to encourage landlords and tenants to agree to repayment plans.

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#210812
Jul 28, 2021

This resolution authorizes a loan of up to $33,903,540 to Hunters View Associates for infrastructure improvements in the Hunters View Project, which aims to develop up to 800 units of housing, including public, affordable, and market-rate options. It also confirms that the loan agreement complies with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute an Infrastructure Loan Agreement with Hunters View Associates, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a total loan amount not to exceed $33,903,540 to finance the third phase of infrastructure improvements related to the revitalization and master development of up to 800 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Hunters View HOPE SF Development (“Hunters View Project”); and adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210817
Jul 28, 2021

This resolution allows the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive $30 million for infrastructure projects on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, with funding available until June 30, 2028. It also authorizes the Authority to manage and spend these funds for approved capital improvements.

Resolution authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority (“Authority”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) under the Infill Infrastructure Grant (“IIG”) Program for a total award of $30,000,000 for Qualifying Infill Projects on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, for the period starting on the execution of the Standard Agreement to June 30, 2028; authorizing the Authority to accept and expend the grant of $30,000,000 for Capital Infrastructure Improvements approved by HCD consistent with the Authority’s Application; and authorizing the Authority to execute additional documents that are necessary or appropriate to accept and expend the IIG Program funds consistent with this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#210866
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance allows for up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six on corner lots, in residential zoning areas, with specific requirements like replacing protected units. It also ensures that new units built under this exception follow rent increase limits and allows for condominium conversion applications that include both existing and new units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
22-3
Ordinance#210868
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance updates the requirements for the inclusionary housing program in San Francisco, which mandates that new developments include affordable housing units. It also confirms that the changes comply with environmental regulations and align with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update inclusionary housing program requirements; 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 necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Resolution#210874
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution extends the contract with Heluna Health for the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team by 19 months and increases the total funding by $12,685,125, bringing the total contract amount to $51,819,067. It aims to continue providing outreach and case management services for people experiencing homelessness in the city.

Resolution approving the seventh amendment to the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Heluna Health to provide comprehensive outreach and case management programming to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, known as the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team, to extend the contract agreement term for 19 months from November 30, 2021, for a total term of August 1, 2014, through June 30, 2023, and increasing the contract amount by $12,685,125 for a total contract amount not to exceed $51,819,067.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
6-0
Hearing#210791
Jul 27, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed project at 249 Texas Street, which seeks to demolish an existing single-family home and build a new two-unit residential building. The hearing is part of the process to determine whether to approve the Conditional Use Authorization for this development.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 303 and 317 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 249 Texas Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4001, Lot No. 017A, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-003223CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20930, dated June 3, 2021, to demolish the existing 3,908 square-foot three-story single-family dwelling with an unauthorized dwelling unit and construct a new three-story 4,864 square-foot residential building containing two dwelling units above a garage with two off-street parking spaces, within the RH-2 (Residential House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellants: Kathleen Roberts-Block and Sasha Gala) (Filed July 6, 2021)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
4-0
Resolution#210829
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution approves a 20-year lease for a telecommunications tower and equipment at San Francisco State University, with an initial yearly rent of $91,800 and annual increases of three percent. It also confirms that the lease complies with environmental regulations and city planning priorities.

Resolution authorizing and approving a renewal of a telecommunication lease of space for existing emergency radio telecommunications tower and associated equipment with the California State University, acting by and through the San Francisco State University, a State of California political subdivision, as landlord, for the Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Technology, at 1600 Holloway Avenue, Thornton Hall, at a yearly initial base rent of $91,800, with annual adjustments of three percent for a term of 20 years to commence on October 1, 2021, or upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the proposed Lease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingPublic SafetyLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210888
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution intends to rename Donner Avenue, located in Alice Griffith Public Housing, to Charlie Way. The Board of Supervisors has passed this resolution, indicating their support for the name change.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to rename Donner Avenue between Arelious Walker Drive and West Harney Way, which is a street located in Alice Griffith Public Housing, to Charlie Way.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#210875
Jul 27, 2021

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 to receive and use $52,308,210 for housing programs until June 30, 2030. It ensures that the funds can be accepted and spent on approved housing initiatives.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute the annual Standard Agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program for a total award of $52,308,210 for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreements through June 30, 2030, and authorizing MOHCD to accept and expend the grant of $52,308,210 for programming approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210876
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive nearly $6.8 million for housing initiatives. The funding will be available for use until June 30, 2024, for programs approved by the state.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute the Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Housing for Healthy California Program for a total award of $6,798,810 for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2024, and authorizing MOHCD to accept and expend the grant of $6,798,810 for programming approved by HCD.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210881
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution extends the time by 60 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that requires special approval for large residential developments in certain zoning areas. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and relevant planning policies.

Resolution retroactively extending by 60 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 210116) amending the Planning Code to require Conditional Use Authorization for certain large residence developments in Residential, House (RH) zoning districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Resolution#210887
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution supports a California Senate proposal urging the federal government to change Social Security rules so that disabled adult children can keep their benefits if they get married. It has been passed by the San Francisco city legislature.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Joint Resolution No. 8, introduced by Senator Caballero to urge the President and the Congress of the United States to amend specified provisions of the federal Social Security Act to allow recipients of disabled adult child benefits under the act to continue to receive those benefits upon marriage.

HousingSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
4-0
Resolution#210884
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution urges California Governor Gavin Newsom to extend eviction protections related to COVID-19 until December 31, 2021, or beyond. It aims to provide continued housing security for residents affected by the pandemic.

Resolution urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to extend COVID-related eviction protections to December 31, 2021, or later.

HousingPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
4-0
Resolution#210886
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution urges California officials to change regulations that currently prevent San Francisco from receiving funding for new affordable housing projects. It aims to address unfair distribution of resources that negatively impacts the city's housing development efforts.

Resolution urging Treasurer Fiona Ma and the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to amend the adopted CDLAC regulations immediately to address the regional inequities of the allocation system resulting in no awards to San Francisco for new construction affordable housing projects.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Ordinance#210534
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance changes the payment schedule for a $2.7 million gift and $9.75 million from a project at 950-974 Market Street to the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund. It also updates the rules for how the funds can be used and authorizes related actions.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 49-17, as amended by Ordinance No. 209-17, to change the timeline for the payments of a $2,700,000 gift and $9,750,000 from the project sponsor of the project at 950-974 Market Street to the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund; amending the Administrative Code regarding use of the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund; and authorizing actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#210603
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance allows commercial tenants who were legally required to close due to COVID-19 to potentially avoid paying rent for the period they were shut down. It establishes a presumption that these tenants may not owe rent during that time, which can be challenged by landlords.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a rebuttable presumption that a commercial tenant who was legally required to shut down due to COVID-19 may be excused from having to pay rent that came due during the shutdown.

HousingPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Ordinance#210698
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance allows displaced tenants from a fire to retain their preference for affordable housing in the city for six years instead of three, and it removes the expiration of this preference. It aims to provide longer-term support for those affected by fire-related displacement.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate the expiration of a preference in City affordable housing for Displaced Tenants due to a fire (Category 3), and extend the period for which a Displaced Tenant due to fire may utilize the preference, from three to six years.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Ordinance#210559
Jul 27, 2021

The ordinance establishes policies for the use of various surveillance technologies by multiple city departments, including audio recorders, license plate readers, drones, security cameras, and RFID systems. It also mandates that each department post their approved surveillance technology policies on their websites for public access.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policies governing the use of 1) Audio Recorders (ShotSpotter) by the Police Department, 2) Automatic License Plate Readers by the Airport, Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and Police Department, 3) Drones by the Fire Department, Port, Public Works, Public Utilities Commission, Recreation and Park Department, and Department of Technology, 4) Security Cameras by the Airport, Arts Commission, Asian Art Museum, Department of Child Support Services, City Administrator, Department of Technology, Department of Emergency Management, Fire Department, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Human Resources, Human Services Agency, Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Public Health, Recreation and Park Department, Rent Board, and War Memorial, and 5) Radio Frequency Identification by the Library; making required findings in support of said approvals; and amending the Administrative Code to require departments to post each Board-approved Surveillance Technology Policy on the department website.

HousingPublic SafetyTransportation
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#210599
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance establishes the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in the Sunset neighborhood and mandates the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on the area's cultural attributes and preservation strategies. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in and around the Sunset neighborhood; to require the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to submit written reports and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor describing the cultural attributes of the District and proposing strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
10-0
Ordinance#210653
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to set flexible non-resident adult admission fees for the Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, and San Francisco Botanical Garden until December 7, 2021. It also clarifies that the increased admission fees for the Coit Tower Elevator expired on June 30, 2021.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow the Recreation and Park Department to continue setting non-resident adult admission fees for the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers, and the San Francisco Botanical Garden by flexible pricing until December 7, 2021; clarifying that the increased non-resident adult admission fees for the Coit Tower Elevator shall be deemed to have expired by operation of law on June 30, 2021; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#210645
Jul 27, 2021

The ordinance allows the City to issue up to $67.5 million in Certificates of Participation to fund various capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations to City-owned buildings and facilities. It also includes provisions for leasing property and managing the financial aspects of these projects to support the City's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $67,500,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City, including but not limited to certain projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities and works utilized by various City departments and local economic stimulus projects, generally consisting of repairs, renovations and improvements, designed to help build a more resilient and equitable San Francisco as part of the City’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including through the retirement of certain commercial paper notes of the City issued for such purposes; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease and lease back of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, and/or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210657
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance changes how the Rent Board collects its fees, moving from property tax bills to invoices, and establishes penalties for non-payment. It also clarifies how landlords can recover part of the fee from their tenants.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Rent Board to collect the Rent Board fee through invoices rather than through the property tax bill; to impose penalties in the event of non-payment of the fee; and to clarify existing law regarding the procedures for landlords to recover a portion of the fee from their tenants.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210658
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance updates the fees for emergency medical services to align with current authorized amounts and changes the payment recipient from the Department of Public Health to the Department of Emergency Management. It aims to streamline the fee collection process for emergency services in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update emergency medical services fees to reflect amounts currently authorized and charged under annual adjustment provisions, and to require that the fees be paid to the Department of Emergency Management rather than the Department of Public Health.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
13-0
Resolution#201391
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses using future bond proceeds and authorizes the issuance of up to $90 million in residential mortgage revenue bonds for a specific project at 600-7th Street. It also outlines the necessary steps for the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for these bonds and manage related financial requirements.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000,000 for 600-7th Street; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the issuance and sale of residential mortgage revenue bonds by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000,000; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210766
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse up to $63 million in future expenses using proceeds from residential mortgage revenue bonds for specific housing projects at 151 and 351 Friedell Street. It also authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to manage the application process and related financial requirements with the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $63,000,000; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $63,000,000 for 151 and 351 Friedell Street (Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 1 Blocks 52 and 54); authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210767
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain costs related to a housing project on Sunnydale Avenue using future bond proceeds, up to $58.75 million. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for residential mortgage revenue bonds and manage related financial requirements.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,750,000; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,750,000 for 1500 Block of Sunnydale Avenue; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210737
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to amend its lease for a property at 650-5th Street, setting a base rent of $159,200 per year with annual increases of 3%, and extending the lease until June 30, 2026, with options for two additional one-year extensions. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary changes and execute related documents.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to amend the lease of real property located at 650-5th Street, with Townsend Associates, LLC, at a base rent of $159,200 per year with 3% annual increases, for an initial term commencing upon approval of this Resolution and expiring on June 30, 2026, plus two one-year options to extend; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the First Amendment, the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationPublic Health
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210738
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to extend its lease for the property at 555-575 Polk Street for five years at a fixed annual rent of $500,364, starting from either August 1, 2021, or the date the resolution is approved. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to sign necessary documents and make adjustments related to the lease.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to extend the lease of real property located at 555-575 Polk Street, with Mattison Family Trust, at a base rent of $500,364 per year with no annual increases, commencing upon the later of August 1, 2021, or approval of this Resolution and expiring on July 31, 2026; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationPublic Health
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210775
Jul 27, 2021

The resolution allows the Department of Public Health to lease a property at 1360 Mission Street for four years at a starting rent of $644,404 per year, with annual increases of 3%. It also authorizes up to $200,000 for necessary improvements to the space before the City can occupy it, expected around August 1, 2021.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to lease real property located at 1360 Mission Street, for an initial term of four years, from SFSPE TG, LLC, SFSPE T1, LLC, SFSPE MH, LLC and SFSPE OBI LLC, at a base rent of $644,404 per year with 3% annual increases; authorizing the City to contribute up to an additional $200,000 in tenant improvements to commence upon substantial completion of the installation of the Tenant Improvements necessary for the City’s occupancy, which is expected to occur on or around August 1, 2021; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationPublic Health
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210722
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution reports on the housing preference requirements outlined in Administrative Code, Chapter 47.4, for the period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. It was passed to provide the Board of Supervisors with an update on these requirements.

Resolution reporting on Administrative Code, Chapter 47.4, housing preference requirements to the Board of Supervisors for July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0
Resolution#210723
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution reports on the housing preferences requirements outlined in Administrative Code, Chapter 47.4, covering the period from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2019. It was passed to provide the Board of Supervisors with an update on compliance and implementation of these housing policies.

Resolution reporting on Administrative Code, Chapter 47.4, housing preferences requirements to the Board of Supervisors for July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0
Motion#210779
Jul 27, 2021

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to perform two audits in FY 2021-2022 on specific economic development programs and affordable housing funds managed by the city. The audits will evaluate the effectiveness, funding sources, and usage of these programs over the past ten years.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two performance audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development economic development programs, including Community Grants programs, and Small Business programs and coordination with the Office of Small Business; and Affordable Housing funds administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, including sources and allowable uses of funds, dedicated and actual use of funds over prior ten year period and available fund balances, and planning, decision-making, and reporting on fund allocations and balances.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0
Resolution#210840
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution extends the time by 60 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that would allow up to four dwelling units on corner lots in certain residential zoning areas. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 60 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 210564) amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception for Corner Lots in RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, to permit up to four dwelling units per lot; 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.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Motion#210800
Jul 27, 2021

This motion approves the final map for the Hunters View Phase 3 project, which will create up to nine lots and allow for the construction of up to 310 condominium units as part of a mixed-use development. It also includes a Public Improvement Agreement and confirms compliance with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map 9677 (relating to a project known as Hunters View Phase 3), the re-subdivision of Lot 10, Final Map No. 5461, filed for record in Book DD of Survey Maps, at pages 90-97, Official Records, resulting in up to nine lots, including up to 310 condominium units for a mixed use residential and commercial project, subject to specified conditions; approving a Public Improvement Agreement related to Final Map 9677; and acknowledging findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Resolution#210842
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution urges President Biden to remove Title 42 restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border to help vulnerable individuals seeking asylum. It aims to address the humanitarian crisis caused by current policies that are seen as unfriendly to migrants.

Resolution urging President Joe Biden to fully lift Title 42 restrictions at the United States-Mexico border to allow vulnerable and exploited people seeking asylum, including single adults, LGBT couples, and families, to enter the country and to ease the growing humanitarian crisis at the border caused by policies hostile to migrants.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Resolution#210908
Jul 23, 2021

This resolution retroactively approves an extension of the contract with Northpointe Software for the COMPAS system, allowing for an additional year of maintenance and support. It also reduces the total budget for the contract from $768,950 to $300,000.

Resolution retroactively approving a fifth amendment to the agreement between the Adult Probation Department and Northpointe Software, Inc., for maintenance and support of the Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions system (COMPAS), to extend the performance period by 12 months for a total term of 11 years from March 7, 2011, through March 7, 2022, and to reduce the total not to exceed amount from $768,950 to $300,000.

HousingHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
3-1
Hearing#210858
Jul 23, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing for public input on a proposed project at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street, which seeks to amend previous approvals for a mixed-use building that includes demolishing three existing buildings and constructing a new 13-story structure with commercial space and group housing. The hearing allows interested parties to express support or objections to the changes in the project scope.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 303, 304, 415, 166, and 155 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0317, Lot Nos. 007, 009, and 011, identified in Planning Case No. 2013.1535CUA-02, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20935, dated June 24, 2021, to amend the Conditions of Approval Nos. 24, 25, 26, and 32 of Planning Commission Motion No. 20281, adopted on September 13, 2018, for a revised project scope to include demolition of three buildings, construction of a 13-story mixed-use building with similar massing, ground floor commercial and a new church, and up to 316 group housing rooms instead of 176 residential units located in a RC-4 (Residential-Commercial, High Density) Zoning District, North of Market Residential Special Use District and 80-130-T Height and Bulk District. (District 6) (Appellants: Pratibha Tekkey, on behalf of the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, and Michael Shonafelt and Gregory Tross of Newmeyer & Dillion LLP, on behalf of the Pacific Bay Inn, Inc.) (Filed July 21, 2021)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
4-0
Hearing#210844
Jul 23, 2021

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

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

Housing
Filed
1-0
Resolution#210768
Jul 23, 2021

This resolution approves the use of nearly $24.7 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funds for San Francisco's fiscal year 2021-2022. It allows the Mayor to apply for and manage these funds to support community development projects.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s FY2021-2022 CDBG Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $18,887,307 and to expend estimated program income in the amount of $5,850,000 for a combined total of approximately $24,737,307 for a period beginning July 1, 2021, through the date when all funds are expended.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210769
Jul 23, 2021

This resolution approves the use of $1,590,749 in Emergency Solutions Grants funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It allows the Mayor to apply for and manage these funds to support homelessness services in San Francisco.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s FY2021-2022 ESG Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in the amount of $1,590,749 for an unspecified period starting July 1, 2021.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210770
Jul 23, 2021

This resolution approves the use of over $5.2 million in federal funds from the HOME Program for affordable housing initiatives in San Francisco for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It allows the Mayor to manage these funds and ensures they can be used until June 30, 2026.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s FY2021-2022 HOME Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $5,161,731 and to expend Program Income in the amount of $100,000 for a combined total of $5,261,731 for the term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210771
Jul 23, 2021

This resolution approves the use of nearly $13 million in federal funds for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program in San Francisco for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It allows the Mayor to manage these funds, which will support housing assistance for individuals with AIDS through June 2026.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s FY2021-2022 HOPWA Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $7,041,373 and to expend program income and reprogrammed funds in the amount of $5,936,229 for a combined total of $12,977,602 for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026.

HousingBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Motion#210790
Jul 23, 2021

The motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project that includes 129 new residential units and 6 commercial units at specified locations on Howard and 9th Streets. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9940, a merger and four lot vertical subdivision, 129 residential new condominium units within vertical lot 1 and 6 commercial new condominium units within vertical lot 2, mixed-use condominium project, located at 1266-1298 Howard Street & 165-173 9th Street, being a merger and subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3728, Lot Nos. 019, 024, 025, 086, & 087; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Motion#210799
Jul 23, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a 54-unit residential condominium project at 495 Cambridge Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9699, a 54 unit residential condominium project, located at 495 Cambridge Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5992A, Lot No. 071; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#210810
Jul 22, 2021

This ordinance allows businesses to place signs on awnings or marquees in certain commercial and mixed-use districts, in addition to existing regulations for projecting signs. It also expands sign controls to more Neighborhood Commercial Districts and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow business signs on awnings or marquees in addition to projecting signs in various neighborhood commercial and residential-commercial districts, and in certain Chinatown mixed use districts; applying business sign controls to additional Neighborhood Commercial Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0 /1
Ordinance#210699
Jul 22, 2021

This ordinance clarifies the rules for building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and ensures that landlords cannot remove certain tenant services without a valid reason, stating that simply getting a building permit is not enough. It also includes necessary findings related to tenant protection and environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to clarify the requirements for applications to construct Accessory Dwelling Units under the City’s local Accessory Dwelling Unit approval process; amending the Administrative Code to clarify that landlords may not remove certain tenant housing services without just cause and that issuance of a building permit does not constitute just cause; making findings as required by the Tenant Protection Act of 2019; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Hearing#210473
Jul 22, 2021

This legislation is a hearing to discuss San Francisco's preparations for the 2021 wildfire season, focusing on indoor refuges, smoke mitigation measures, and responses to extreme fire conditions. It requests reports from various city departments on their plans and efforts related to these issues.

Hearing to discuss the City's plans and efforts to prepare for the 2021 wildfire season, including plans for indoor wildfire refuges, proactive measures to mitigate the impact of wildfire smoke, and what steps are being prepared for increasingly extreme fire seasons; and requesting the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of the Environment, Department of Aging and Adult Services, and the San Francisco Unified School District to report.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Filed
no vote
Hearing#210134
Jul 21, 2021

This hearing aims to evaluate the current status of limited equity, cooperatively owned housing in San Francisco and determine how the city can support its financial health and sustainability. It requests reports from various organizations involved in housing development and management.

Hearing to discuss the state of San Francisco's inventory of limited equity, cooperatively owned housing and to assess the City's capacity to support the financial health, and sustainability of cooperatively owned housing; and requesting the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Enterprise Community Partners, San Francisco Community Land Trust, Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA), San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, John Stewart Company, and the Board of Directors of Co-Ops to report.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Hearing#210709
Jul 20, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, which seeks to demolish a single-family home and build a new four-story residential building with multiple units and parking. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections to the Conditional Use Authorization needed for the project.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.1, 303, and 307 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4010, Lot No. 006, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20921, dated May 13, 2021, to allow demolition of an existing single family home and construction of a new, four-story, 40-foot tall residential building containing two dwelling units, one accessory dwelling unit, one off-street automobile parking space, and three class one bicycle parking spaces within the RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellants: Marion Parr, Scott Carr, Ron Altoonian, Victoria Carradero, and Chris Stephens) (Filed June 11, 2021)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
15-0 /1
Hearing#210747
Jul 20, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to review how the city collected and analyzed data on sexual orientation and gender identity for the fiscal years 2019-2021, including any COVID-related data. It requests reports from various city departments, including Public Health and Housing, on their findings.

Hearing on the City's collection and analysis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and any COVID-related SOGI data, as available; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Human Services Agency, Department of Aging and Adult Services, Department of Children, Youth and their Families, and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report.

HousingPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Resolution#210837
Jul 20, 2021

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for a grant to support infrastructure improvements in the Balboa Reservoir area. It also commits the City to take responsibility for completing the project if the grant is awarded and includes necessary environmental findings.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute a grant application, as defined herein, under the Department of Housing and Community Development Infill Infrastructure (“IIG”) Program for the project area located generally north of the Ocean Avenue commercial district, west of City College of San Francisco Ocean Campus, east of the Westwood Park neighborhood, and south of Archbishop Riodan High School (“Balboa Reservoir”); authorizing the City to assume liability for completion of the project required by the terms of any grant awarded under the IIG Program; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code, Chapter 31.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
4-0
Hearing#210823
Jul 20, 2021

This legislation outlines a hearing where the Mayor will discuss public transportation issues in District 5 and affordable housing concerns in District 7. The Mayor will have five minutes to speak initially, followed by a structured discussion with a two-minute limit for each question and answer.

Pursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss the following eligible topics submitted from the Supervisors representing Districts 5 and 7. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. 1. Public Transportation (District 5) 2. Affordable Housing on the Westside (District 7)

HousingTransportationGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#200519
Jul 19, 2021

This ordinance modifies the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require that inclusionary housing fees be used for projects within one and a half miles of the district or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require use of the inclusionary housing fee for a project within one and one-half miles of the boundaries of the district, or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years of payment; 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 adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0
Motion#210789
Jul 16, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a new mixed-use condominium project at 1169 Market Street, which includes three lots with 502 residential units and two commercial units. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9982, a three lot vertical subdivision and 502 unit residential new condominium within lot 1 and a two unit commercial new condominium within lot 3, mixed-use condominium project, located at 1169 Market Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3702A, Lot No. 004; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Hearing#210365
Jul 15, 2021

This legislation initiates a hearing to investigate complaints about poor living conditions at Plaza East and discusses potential plans for the property. It also requests reports from various city departments involved in housing and building inspections.

Hearing on the investigation of complaints of substandard living conditions at Plaza East and discussions of proposed plans for the property; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Housing Authority, and Office of the City Attorney to report.

HousingTransportation
Filed
4-0
Ordinance#210809
Jul 13, 2021

This ordinance creates a fund to help landlords of specific commercial tenants who couldn't pay rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be available for 24 months after the law goes into effect.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the COVID-19 Commercial Rent Relief Fund to provide financial support to landlords of certain Commercial Tenants where the tenant was unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and setting a sunset date of 24 months from the effective date of the legislation.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#210601
Jul 13, 2021

This ordinance prevents landlords from evicting tenants for unpaid rent from October 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, if the tenant has paid at least 25% of what they owe due to COVID-19, and it also stops landlords from charging late fees for that rent. It will only be effective if state law changes to allow it.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants for non-payment of rent that came due between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, that was not paid due to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided the tenant has paid at least 25 percent of the rent owed; to prohibit landlords from imposing late fees, penalties, or similar charges on such tenants; providing that such amendments will take effect only to the extent state law is modified accordingly; and making findings as required by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
33-0
Resolution#210813
Jul 13, 2021

This resolution authorizes a new lease for the Pier 24 Annex between the Port of San Francisco and the Pilara Family Foundation for nearly four years at a monthly rent of $92,857.40, with a significant rent credit for prior improvements. The lease will begin after approval from the Board.

Resolution authorizing a new lease between the Port of San Francisco and the Pilara Family Foundation for the premises located at Pier 24 Annex on The Embarcadero for a term of approximately three years and ten months to commence following Board approval at a monthly rent of $92,857.40 with a monthly rent credit of $87,122.09 in respect of previously completed capital improvements to the property.

HousingSocial Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#210586
Jul 9, 2021

The ordinance allows the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to create a parental leave policy that permits members to attend public meetings via teleconferencing if they are unable to be present due to pregnancy, childbirth, or caring for a new child. It also extends this teleconferencing option to other City boards and commissions under similar circumstances.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Board of Supervisors to adopt a parental leave policy for its members, which policy shall, among other things, authorize members to participate in public meetings by teleconferencing to the extent permitted by State law when the member is not able to attend in person due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition, and which may authorize members to participate in public meetings by teleconferencing to the extent permitted by State law when the member is absent to care for the member’s child after birth of the child or after placement of the child with the member for adoption or foster care; and adopt a parental leave policy for other City boards and commissions, including authorization to participate in public meetings by teleconferencing under the same conditions.

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#210536
Jul 8, 2021

The ordinance lowers the size threshold for new buildings to use alternative water sources from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet and exempts some affordable housing projects from this requirement. It also establishes specific non-potable water usage guidelines, modifies fees, and mandates reports on water systems.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to 1) lower the threshold, from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, for requiring that new buildings be constructed, operated, and maintained using specified alternate water sources for required non-potable uses; 2) exempt certain affordable housing projects and property uses from that requirement; 3) require that certain categories of new buildings use specific sources of nonpotable water for specific purposes; 4) modify certain administrative review fees; 5) require the payment of excess use charges and penalties for failure to properly use and maintain alternate water source systems; and 6) the completion of reports on purified water, recycled water, and Non-potable District Systems; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update certain annual license fee amounts for operating alternate water source systems; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#210635
Jul 7, 2021

This resolution approves an extension of the lease for a specialty store at San Francisco Airport until June 30, 2023, allowing the Airport Director to terminate it earlier with six months' notice. The lease terms, including the minimum annual guarantee, remain unchanged but may be adjusted as specified in the lease agreement.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Boarding Area F Specialty Store Lease No. 12-0086, between Stellar Partners, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for an extension of the term for no later than June 30, 2023, with a condition that the Airport Director, at his sole and absolute discretion, may terminate earlier by providing six months’ advance written notice, with no change to the current minimum annual guarantee, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

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Passed
4-0
Resolution#210735
Jul 7, 2021

This resolution approves a modification to an existing lease agreement between San Francisco's Airport Commission and TACA International Airlines, extending the lease term until June 30, 2023, with an estimated rent of approximately $4.3 million during this period. The extension will take effect once approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a Lease Modification to 2011 Lease and Use Agreement No. 10-0096 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and TACA International Airlines, S.A., which extends the term through June 30, 2023, with an estimated rent of $4,301,668 during the extension term, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

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Passed
4-0
Resolution#210675
Jul 7, 2021

This resolution approves a 12-year retail lease for Johnston & Murphy at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1, with a minimum annual payment of $365,000 for the first year. The lease will begin once it receives approval from the Board.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Retail Concession Lease No. 11 - Lease No. 20-0046, between Genesco Partners Joint Ventures #11, a joint venture of Genesco, Inc. and Corliss Stone-Littles, LLC, as joint tenants, dba Johnston & Murphy, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years, and a minimum annual guarantee of $365,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon Board approval.

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Passed
4-0
Resolution#210774
Jul 7, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to extend its lease for a building at 165 Capp Street to continue operating a drop-in and referral center for homeless individuals. The lease will last for five years, starting from September 22, 2021, with a monthly rent of $22,557, except for October 2021 when no rent is due.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to exercise a Lease Extension Option for the real property located at 165 Capp Street, with BC Capp, LLC for continued operation of an approximately 6,500 square foot building as a neighborhood drop-in and referral center and administrative offices serving people experiencing homelessness, for an approximately five-year term commencing on September 22, 2021, through September 30, 2026, at the monthly base rent of $22,557 for a total annual base rent of $270,685 with no rent payable for the month of October 2021.

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Passed
4-0
Hearing#210781
Jul 7, 2021

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the findings and recommendations from a performance audit of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development regarding affordable housing policies. It requests reports from the Budget and Legislative Analyst, the Mayor's Office, and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Hearing on the findings and recommendations of the Budget and Legislative Analyst's performance audit of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development's policies and procedures for affordable housing development and preservation; and requesting the Budget and Legislative Analyst, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report.

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Filed
no vote
Ordinance#210761
Jul 6, 2021

This ordinance allows direct financial assistance to low-income tenants and grants to nonprofit organizations for administering rent relief, while also extending the use of the COVID-19 Rent Resolution and Relief Fund until June 30, 2023. It revises existing rules to make rent relief more accessible and flexible.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the COVID-19 Rent Resolution and Relief Fund to allow for direct assistance to low-income tenants (in addition to existing authority to provide direct assistance to their landlords), allow for grants to nonprofit, community based organizations to administer rent relief from the Fund, and remove certain restrictions on the provision of rent relief from the Fund, while authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to develop rules governing such rent relief; and to extend the use of the Fund for COVID-19 related purposes from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#210459
Jul 2, 2021

This resolution supports creating a 24/7 Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) in San Francisco to provide a safer and more effective response to homelessness. It aims to improve how the city addresses issues related to homelessness.

Resolution supporting the establishment of a 24 hours a day / seven days a week Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) in the City and County of San Francisco for a safer and more effective response to homelessness.

HousingHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
4-0