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Ordinance#220703
Jul 28, 2022

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
10-0
Resolution#220690
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
10-0
Resolution#220692
Jul 28, 2022

The resolution allows certain city services to be contracted out to private companies if they can be done at a lower cost than by city employees. This includes services like security, custodial work, and food services in various departments.

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 Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Mainframe System Support (Department of Information Technology); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
12-0
Resolution#220605
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend its lease for property at 1980 Oakdale Avenue for eight more years at a base rent of over $1 million annually, with annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. It also gives the General Manager the authority to make necessary changes to the lease without increasing costs to the city.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to amend the lease of real property located at 1980 Oakdale Avenue, with Kristian A. Akseth, an individual, Lilly B. Akseth, an individual, and Libkra Investment Corporation, a California corporation, collectively as landlord, at a base rent of $1,024,054.20 per year with annual Consumer Price Index increases, extending the term for eight years, with a total term of January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2030, subject to City’s right to terminate the lease without penalty after December 31, 2027; authorizing the General Manager to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the First Amendment, the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein; and to authorize the General Manager of SFPUC to enter into any amendments or modifications to the First Amendment that do not increase the rent or otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220767
Jul 28, 2022

The resolution approves two loan agreements totaling up to $48,200,000 to finance the construction of 135 affordable rental housing units at 1360-43rd Avenue, prioritizing educators and employees of the San Francisco United School District. It also authorizes the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to execute and modify these agreements as needed.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing a Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,656,208 for a minimum loan term of 57 years (“Low Income Loan Agreement”) to finance the development and construction of a project located at 1360-43rd Avenue in San Francisco (“Property”) with the MP Francis Scott Key 2 Associates, L.P. in order to construct a 100% affordable, 35-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to low-income households with priority to educators and employees of the San Francisco United School District (SFUSD); 2) approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $45,543,792 for a minimum loan term of 57 years (“Moderate Income Loan Agreement”) to finance the development and construction of a project located at the Property with MP Francis Scott Key 1, LLC. in order to construct a 100% affordable, 100-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to moderate-income households with priority to educators and employees of the San Francisco United School District, and space for community-serving purposes; 3) adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 4) authorizing Mayor and the Director of MOHCD to execute the Low Income Loan Agreement and Moderate Income Loan Agreement, and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220824
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and receive up to $183,775 from the state to support young adults in finding and keeping housing. The funding comes from the Housing Navigators Program managed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Resolution reauthorizing the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept a County Child Welfare Agency Allocation for an amount up to $183,775 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Housing Navigators Program to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

HousingTransportation
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220825
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept nearly $574,000 in funding from the state to support housing for young adults transitioning out of foster care. The funds will be used under the Transitional Housing Program to help these individuals secure and maintain stable housing.

Resolution reauthorizing the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept a County Child Welfare Agency Allocation for an amount up to $573,950 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Transitional Housing Program to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

HousingTransportation
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#220878
Jul 26, 2022

This ordinance increases fines for violations of the Planning and Building Codes and clarifies that multiple violations can occur for issues affecting more than one unit in a building. It also establishes penalties for illegal construction and demolition, requires additional notices for responsible parties, and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations of Planning and Building Code provisions; clarify that violations affecting more than one unit in a building constitute multiple violations for purposes of assessing penalties; requiring the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to adopt factors for the Zoning Administrator to consider in determining the appropriate amount of civil penalties; establishing penalties for residential units merged, constructed, or divided without required permits or approvals; establishing penalties for violations involving illegal demolition and enhancement of penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status; providing additional notices for Responsible Parties; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
13-0
Hearing#220902
Jul 26, 2022

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine the permitting processes and challenges faced by small property owners building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and to review applications for duplex and quadplex construction under California State Senate Bill No. 9. It also requests a report from the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection on these issues and the geographic distribution of applications.

Hearing on the permitting processes, time-frames, and systemic barriers experienced by small property owners building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) under the local and state mandated programs; and the applications in the pipeline under California State Senate Bill No. 9 for duplex and quadplex construction from lot splits allowed in RH-1 zoned districts, including data on geographic distribution; and requesting the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection to report.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
1-0
Hearing#220853
Jul 26, 2022

This legislation involves a hearing to approve changes to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan, allowing for taller buildings and larger floor sizes on Block 4, as well as the sale and lease of land rights for development. It aims to facilitate the construction of new projects in the area by increasing height limits and making necessary findings for the redevelopment.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to consider 1) an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan to increase height and bulk limits on Block 4 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 010, located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets), by increasing the maximum height limit for tower buildings from 450 feet to 513 feet, and increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; and making certain findings (File No. 220854); an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project (located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets) by increasing height limits; and making certain findings (File No. 220836); a Resolution approving the disposition of land, and entrance into a ground lease of certain air space rights, by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco to F4 Transbay Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a purchase price of $6,000,000 for the property generally located at 200 Main Street, bounded by Howard, Main and Beale Streets and extending approximately 205 feet southeast from Howard Street (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot Nos. 010 and 011), commonly known as Transbay Block 4; making findings under the Transbay Redevelopment Plan (incorporating California Health and Safety Code, Section 33433); and making certain findings (File No. 220858); and an forthcoming Ordinance amending the General Plan; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-123, approved on July 26, 2022.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
10-0
Ordinance#220841
Jul 26, 2022

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to refund overpayments of the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax to eligible taxpayers who reported $50 million or less in gross receipts for 2020, through April 30, 2023. It specifically applies to those who paid estimated taxes for that year.

Ordinance authorizing the Tax Collector, through April 30, 2023, to refund overpayments of Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax to taxpayers who paid estimated Homelessness Gross Receipts Taxes to the City for the 2020 tax year and reported $50,000,000 or less in total taxable gross receipts for the 2020 tax year on a timely filed original Gross Receipts Tax return.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#220874
Jul 26, 2022

This ordinance officially names the permanent supportive housing development at 1321 Mission Street after public health advocate Margot Antonetty. It has been passed and is now part of the city's Administrative Code.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to name the permanent supportive housing development located at 1321 Mission Street in memory of public health advocate Margot Antonetty.

HousingPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#220845
Jul 26, 2022

This resolution approves a reduction in the leased space for a newsstand and coffee shop at Terminal 2, decreasing the area by about 20% and lowering the minimum annual payment by $302,625. The lease term remains unchanged, running from May 1, 2011, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Terminal 2 Newsstands, Coffee and Specialty Store Lease No. 10-0232, between World Duty Free Group North America, LLP, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a reduction in the total leasehold square footage of the demised premises by approximately 20% which results in a reduction in the Minimum Annual Guarantee of $302,625 with no change to the term of May 1, 2011, through June 30, 2023, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Resolution#220844
Jul 26, 2022

The resolution approves a lease agreement with Aardvark Storage Unlimited, Inc. for approximately 279,740 square feet of land at Seawall Lot 344, starting at a monthly rent of $99,961.20 for five years, with an option to extend for one additional year. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-16846 with Aardvark Storage Unlimited, Inc., a California corporation, dba American Storage, located at 600 Amador Street within Seawall Lot 344 for approximately 279,740 square feet of paved land for an initial monthly rent of $99,961.20 and a term of five years with one one-year option to extend the term, to commence upon Board of Supervisors approval; and to authorize the Executive Director of Port to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Resolution#220884
Jul 26, 2022

The resolution supports three organizations in applying for state funding to build 100% affordable rental housing for low-income families at specified locations in San Francisco. It aims to help address the city's housing needs by facilitating the construction of new multifamily developments.

Resolution supporting Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, 730 Stanyan Associates L.P., and Mercy Housing (each an “Applicant”) submission of applications under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program (“IIG Program”) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive IIG Program funds in order to construct 100% affordable, multifamily rental housing developments affordable to low-income households located at 2550 Irving Street, 730 Stanyan Street, and 2530-18th Street, respectively (each a “Project”).

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#220880
Jul 26, 2022

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

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

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220885
Jul 26, 2022

The resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to use up to $7.48 million in state grant funds to acquire a property at 3055-3061 16th Street for Permanent Supportive Housing aimed at Transitional Aged Youth, with operations supported through June 2026. It also commits approximately $1.6 million in matching funds for capital costs and ensures compliance with planning regulations.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a total amount not to exceed $7,480,080 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 3055-3061 16th Street for Permanent Supportive Housing for Transitional Aged Youth and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $1,600,000 in required matching funds for capital expenditures and a minimum of five years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220892
Jul 26, 2022

This resolution urges the Office of Resilience and Capital Planning to develop a financing plan by the end of 2022 to expand the Emergency Firefighting Water System to areas of the city that currently lack protection. It also seeks to identify funding sources for the system and related equipment to reduce fire damage in the event of a major earthquake.

Resolution urging the Office of Resilience and Capital Planning to create a financing plan by December 31, 2022, for expanding the Emergency Firefighting Water System (EFWS) to unprotected areas of the City, with current and potential sources of funding for the EFWS, hose tenders and other options to minimize fire damage from a major earthquake.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Resolution#220895
Jul 26, 2022

This resolution extends and modifies temporary zoning rules that require certain residential developments in specific districts to obtain special permission if they do not use the maximum allowed density for housing units. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.

Resolution extending and modifying interim zoning controls enacted in Resolution No. 10-21 for parcels in Residential-Commercial Combined (RC), Residential-Mixed (RM) and Residential-Transit Oriented (RTO) districts, requiring Conditional Use Authorization for certain residential developments that do not maximize the number of units allowed by applicable density restrictions; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
6-0
Resolution#220881
Jul 26, 2022

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for support services at a Shelter-in-Place hotel at 1231 Market Street, allowing the grant to continue for an additional three months and increasing the total funding to over $27 million. It also authorizes the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Five Keys Schools and Programs and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) for support services at a Shelter-in-Place hotel site located at 1231 Market Street; extending the grant term by three months from December 31, 2022, for a total term of September 1, 2020, through March 31, 2023; increasing the agreement amount by $6,522,515 for a total amount not to exceed $27,232,424; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220882
Jul 26, 2022

This resolution approves an increase of nearly $17 million to a grant for shelter operations at the Multi-Service Center South, raising the total grant amount to about $25.9 million and extending the agreement until June 2024. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the grant agreement between the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to provide shelter operations and services at the Multi-Service Center South; increasing the grant agreement amount by $16,986,582 for a total amount not to exceed $25,938,348; extending the grant agreement term by 21 months, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments or modifications to the fourth amendment prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#220130
Jul 26, 2022

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
12-0
Resolution#220896
Jul 26, 2022

This resolution supports the use of entheogenic plants and encourages local law enforcement to prioritize other issues over investigating or arresting adults using these plants. It also calls for the decriminalization of such practices at the state and federal levels.

Resolution supporting entheogenic plant practices, urging City law enforcement agencies that the investigation and arrest of individuals involved with the adult use of entheogenic plants on the Federal Schedule 1 List be amongst the lowest priority for the City and County of San Francisco, and urging the State of California and the United States Federal government to decriminalize entheogenic plant practices and their uses.

HousingPublic SafetyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#211194
Jul 26, 2022

The ordinance allocates $112 million to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for funding affordable housing projects and related repairs, with a focus on high-need areas. It also sets aside $34.8 million for financing costs, pending the sale of Certificates of Participation.

Ordinance appropriating $112,000,000 of Certificates of Participation proceeds to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for a notice of funding availability (NOFA) for land acquisition with priority for development of 100% affordable projects in California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) designated high/resources areas and/or high need areas, repairs for Public Housing or Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) co-ops, affordable housing for educators, elevators in the City’s Single Room Occupancy (SRO) portfolio, and acquisition for non-profit sites and $34,800,000 of Certificate of Participation Proceeds for various associated financing costs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023, and placing these funds on reserve pending sale of Certificates of Participation.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0 /2
Ordinance#220642
Jul 26, 2022

This ordinance adds a priority for veterans in the City’s affordable housing programs managed by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. It ensures that veterans receive preference within each category of housing assistance.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add a priority for veterans within each category of preferences in the City’s affordable housing programs funded or administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development.

HousingTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
12-0
Ordinance#211232
Jul 26, 2022

The ordinance creates the Housing Innovation Program to provide financial support and resources for low- and moderate-income residents, including loans for property owners to build additional housing units and assistance for tenants at risk of displacement. It also offers grants for organizations to promote homeownership education and develop innovative housing designs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Housing Innovation Program to develop, finance, and support certain additional housing opportunities for low-income and moderate-income residents, including loans and technical assistance for certain low-income and moderate-income property owners to construct accessory dwelling units or other new units on their property, subject to certain conditions, loans for certain low-income and moderate-income tenants who are at risk of displacement and licensed childcare providers, and grants for organizations to create marketing and educational materials about wealth-building and homeownership for residents who have been historically disadvantaged and to develop creative construction design prototypes for low-income and moderate-income residents.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
15-0
Ordinance#220446
Jul 26, 2022

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
26-6 /2
Ordinance#220678
Jul 26, 2022

This ordinance updates the fees for permits related to outdoor amplified sound in San Francisco to reflect current amounts. It applies to both new permit applications and amendments to existing permits.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to update the Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound permit filing fee, permit amendment filing fee, and license fee to current amounts.

HousingPublic SafetyBusiness & Economy
Passed
17-0
Ordinance#220683
Jul 26, 2022

The ordinance allows the City to issue up to $140 million in Certificates of Participation to fund various capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations to city-owned buildings and infrastructure. This financing aims to support the city's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance resilience and equity in San Francisco.

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 $140,000,000 (“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, streets and works utilized by various City departments and local economic stimulus projects, generally consisting of repairs, renovations, improvements and street reconstruction, repaving and other 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, as defined herein; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; 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
By Connie Chan
15-0
Charter Amendment#220631
Jul 26, 2022

This legislation speeds up the review and approval process for 100% affordable housing projects, educator housing projects, and certain market-rate projects that offer significant affordability. It also requires the Planning Department to handle these approvals directly, bypassing some city boards and commissions, and mandates an annual report on affordable housing as part of the city budget discussions.

Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for accelerated review and approval of eligible 100% affordable housing projects, educator housing projects, and market-rate projects that provide significant increased affordability, and providing for Planning Department ministerial review in lieu of approvals by or certain appeals to City boards and commissions; to make corresponding amendments to the Planning Code and the Business and Tax Regulations Code; to amend the Administrative Code to provide for an Annual Affordable Housing Allocation Report as part of the City’s budget deliberation process; and to declare as City policy the need to accelerate approval of 100% affordable housing projects, educator housing projects, and market-rate projects that provide significant increased affordability; to make findings of compliance with the General Plan and Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
22-4
Charter Amendment#220636
Jul 26, 2022

This charter amendment aimed to require developers to subject new residential units, excluding affordable housing, to rent control when increasing residential density or height in San Francisco. It also sought to set density and height limits based on regulations in effect as of November 8, 2022, while allowing the Board of Supervisors to exceed those limits under certain conditions.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to set forth a requirement that when the City amends the Planning Code to allow for additional residential numerical density or height, that developers agree to subject the new residential units in the development, other than Affordable Housing Units, to rent control; to amend the Administrative Code to establish as the residential numerical density and height limits those controls in effect as of November 8, 2022, and to allow the Board of Supervisors to amend the Planning Code to exceed those limits if the ordinance requires a regulatory agreement to subject all dwelling units in development projects, other than Affordable Housing Units, to rent control; to require rent control in future development agreements; and making findings of compliance with the General Plan and Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
22-0
Resolution#220765
Jul 26, 2022

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses related to the development of 11 Innes Court using future bond proceeds, not exceeding $51.2 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 $51,193,200; 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 $51,193,200 for 11 Innes Court (Hunters Point Shipyard Block 56); 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
By Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220766
Jul 26, 2022

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses related to a housing project at 98 Franklin Street using future bond proceeds, up to $32.5 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 $32,500,000; 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 $32,500,000 for 98 Franklin 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; 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
By Matt Dorsey
5-0
Resolution#220761
Jul 26, 2022

The resolution supports MidPen Housing Corporation's application for funding to build a 91-unit affordable housing development at 850 Turk Street, aimed at low-income households. It also endorses the submission of the project's budget and funding sources as part of the application process.

Resolution 1) supporting MidPen Housing Corporation’s (“Applicant”) submission of application under the Excess Sites Local Government Matching Grants Program (“Program”) to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) (“Department”) to receive Program funds in order to construct a 100% affordable, 91-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to low-income households, including one resident manager unit (the “Project”) at a state-owned Excess Site located at 850 Turk Street (“Property”); and 2) supporting the Applicant to submit the Project Budget and Anticipated and Committed Project Sources to be included in their application.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Motion#220796
Jul 26, 2022

This motion appoints Jeb (Britt) Creech to the Shelter Monitoring Committee, with his term ending on July 1, 2023. The committee is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of services provided at shelters in San Francisco.

Motion appointing Jeb (Britt) Creech, term ending July 1, 2023, to the Shelter Monitoring Committee.

Housing
Passed
7-0
Motion#220795
Jul 26, 2022

This motion approves the Mayor's decision to reappoint Lieutenant David Falzon to the Entertainment Commission, with his new term set to end on July 1, 2026. The motion has already passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Lieutenant David Falzon to the Entertainment Commission, term ending July 1, 2026.

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#220805
Jul 26, 2022

This motion approves the final map for a two-lot subdivision at 20 Belcher Street, which will create three new condominium units. It also includes findings that align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10859, a two Lot Vertical Subdivision, Lot 2 contains three New Condominium Units, located at 20 Belcher Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3537, Lot No. 059; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Motion#220849
Jul 26, 2022

This motion approves the final map for a subdivision project at 1555-6th Street, which involves merging and creating six lots. It also includes findings that align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11003, a Merger and six Lot Subdivision Project, located at 1555-6th Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 8709, Lot No. 011; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Motion#220850
Jul 26, 2022

This motion approves the final map for the Potrero Power Station Mixed-Use Project, which will create 23 lots for up to 772 residential and 70 commercial condominium units. It also includes a Public Improvement Agreement and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Phased Final Map 10714 (related to a project known as Potrero Power Station Mixed-Use Project), the merger and re-subdivision of existing Parcels A through G, inclusive, of Document Number 2016-K334613, Official Records, resulting in 23 lots, including up to 772 residential condominium units and 70 commercial condominium units; approving a Public Improvement Agreement related to Phased Final Map 10714; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Hearing#220748
Jul 25, 2022

The proposed ordinance modifies rules about soliciting payments related to city government actions, including exempting smaller payments and clarifying when individuals are considered interested parties. It also allows city departments to solicit payments for specific purposes and makes various other adjustments to the existing campaign and governmental conduct code.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the November 8, 2022, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify the rules concerning behested payment solicitations, by 1) exempting payments less than $1,000; 2) providing that a person does not become an interested party due to the City issuing them a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, if the issuance was ministerial and in certain other situations; 3) providing that a person does not become an interested party by attempting to influence a legislative or administrative action; 4) authorizing the solicitation of payments directly to City departments, and from nonprofits with agreements approved by the City Attorney and Controller; 5) authorizing departments to solicit payments pursuant to their approved Racial Equity Action Plans; 6) establishing that certain solicitations from tenants, contractors, and parties to development agreements are not prohibited; and 7) making other clarifying changes."

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Filed
2-0
Resolution#220759
Jul 22, 2022

This resolution approves a loan of up to $17,680,000 to Potrero Housing Associates II, L.P. for the construction of a 157-unit rental housing development aimed at low-income households, called Potrero HOPE SF Block B. It also confirms that the loan agreement aligns with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Potrero Housing Associates II, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a total loan amount not to exceed $17,680,000 to finance the construction of a 157-unit multifamily rental housing development for low-income households, which will be known as Potrero HOPE SF Block B (the "Project"); and adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220763
Jul 22, 2022

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 $11,699,000 for infrastructure improvements related to the Potrero HOPE SF Development project. The funds will support the development of up to 1,700 units of various types of housing and will be available until June 30, 2023.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute a Standard Agreement with California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD” or “Department”) under the Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) Program for a total award of $11,699,000 disbursed by HCD as a grant to the City for the second phase of infrastructure improvements for housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1700 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Potrero HOPE SF Development (“Potrero Project”) for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreement to June 30, 2023, and as amended; and to accept and expend the IIG Program funds from the Department.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220764
Jul 22, 2022

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

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

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220768
Jul 22, 2022

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

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

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
5-0
Motion#220804
Jul 22, 2022

This motion approves the final map for a two-lot subdivision at 1801-1805 Haight Street, which includes seven residential units and one commercial unit. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10621, a two lot vertical subdivision, Parcel A & B; Parcel B being a seven unit residential and one commercial mixed-use unit condominium project, located at 1801-1805 Haight Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1249, Lot No. 023, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220649
Jul 22, 2022

This resolution establishes the intention to renew and expand the Tourism Improvement District, which will impose a multi-year assessment on certain hotels and short-term rentals to fund improvements. It also sets a public hearing for September 13, 2022, to discuss the plan and assessment process.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to renew and expand a business-based business improvement district to be known as the “Tourism Improvement District” and levy a multi-year assessment on identified hotel and short-term residential rental businesses in the district; approving the management district plan for the district; ordering and setting a time and place a public hearing of the Board of Supervisors, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on September 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.; approving the form of the Notice of Public Hearing and Assessment Ballot Proceeding and Assessment Ballots; directing environmental findings; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to give notice of the public hearing and balloting as required by law.

HousingBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
5-0 /2
Resolution#220740
Jul 22, 2022

The resolution urges the San Francisco Housing Authority to work with McCormack Baron Salazar to explore options for rehabilitating and redeveloping housing that would ensure all units on the site are affordable. It specifically suggests considering a proposal that includes converting existing units under the Faircloth-to-RAD program.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Housing Authority, in consultation with McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS) to evaluate, as an alternative to the plans currently being proposed by MBS, rehabilitation and redevelopment options that result in 100% of the units onsite as affordable housing, including but not limited to an alternative proposal that incorporates Faircloth-to-RAD conversion.

HousingHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
4-0 /1
Motion#220871
Jul 21, 2022

This motion appoints four individuals to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee, with their terms ending three months after the City Controller completes an Economic Feasibility Analysis related to affordable housing obligations. The residency requirement for two of the appointees has been waived.

Motion appointing Peter Cohen (residency requirement waived), Fernando Marti, Whitney Jones, and Shannon Way (residency requirement waived) to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee, for terms expiring three months after the date the City Controller produces the Economic Feasibility Analysis of the inclusionary affordable housing obligations required by Planning Code, Section 415.10.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-5
Resolution#220644
Jul 21, 2022

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to use up to $3,171,000 in federal Emergency Housing Voucher funds to support eligible individuals and families from February 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026. It was passed to ensure that the department can cover costs related to these supportive services.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to accept and expend Emergency Housing Voucher grant funds in the total amount not to exceed $3,171,000 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development through the San Francisco Housing Authority for costs incurred from February 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026, to provide supportive services for eligible individuals and families who receive an Emergency Housing Voucher.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#211300
Jul 21, 2022

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
17-0 /1
Ordinance#220262
Jul 21, 2022

This ordinance allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enforce rules and collect fines related to affordable housing violations. It also permits the office to use the collected funds for various enforcement activities concerning affordable housing.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enforce, and collect fines and penalties for violations of, Planning Code provisions governing affordable housing; amending the Administrative Code to allow the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) to use the proceeds in the Affordable Housing Enforcement Fund for all Planning Code enforcement activities by MOHCD relating to affordable housing; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#220815
Jul 20, 2022

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

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

HousingEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
14-0
Resolution#220725
Jul 19, 2022

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a report on the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, urging the Mayor to implement accepted suggestions through her department heads and the annual budget. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “A Progress Report about the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
9-0
Hearing#220724
Jul 19, 2022

This hearing is scheduled to discuss the findings and recommendations from the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. It aims to evaluate the department's progress and effectiveness in addressing homelessness in the city.

Hearing on the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "A Progress Report about the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing."

Housing
Filed
2-0
Resolution#220858
Jul 19, 2022

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
2-0
Resolution#220797
Jul 19, 2022

This resolution approves a settlement for Benefit Cosmetics LLC, allowing them to receive $228,182.93 from the City for a claim related to a refund of certain taxes. The claim was originally filed on November 9, 2021.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Benefit Cosmetics LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $228,182.93; the claim was filed on November 9, 2021; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#220803
Jul 19, 2022

This resolution allows the Real Estate Division to extend the lease for the New Conservatory Theatre Center at 25 Van Ness Avenue for five years and forgives $50,067.60 in rent from January to June 2021. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor adjustments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Real Estate Division to approve a fourth amendment to the lease to extend approximately 14,229 rentable square feet of space at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Lower Level, to New Conservatory Theatre Center, a California non-profit corporation, for a five-year period from October 1, 2028, through September 30, 2033, and forgive rent between January 2021, through June 2021, in the amount of $50,067.60; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially reduce the rent or otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Resolution#220798
Jul 19, 2022

This resolution allows PK Domestic Property LLC to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit against San Francisco regarding a refund of real property transfer tax. It aims to potentially resolve the issue without going to court.

Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for PK Domestic Property LLC for Hotel Adagio to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of real property transfer tax to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#220799
Jul 19, 2022

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#220800
Jul 19, 2022

This resolution allows PK Domestic Property LLC to extend the time limit for potentially suing the city over a refund of real property transfer tax related to the Le Meridien Hotel. The goal is to resolve the issue without going to court.

Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for PK Domestic Property LLC for the Le Meridien Hotel to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of real property transfer tax to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#220856
Jul 19, 2022

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to use over $9.3 million in federal funds to help residential and commercial customers who fell behind on wastewater bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds come from the American Rescue Plan Act and are managed by the State Water Resources Control Board.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend federal funds sourced by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and administered by the State Water Resources Control Board with a total amount of $9,302,044 to assist eligible residential and commercial customers who accrued wastewater customer account arrears during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 4, 2020, through June 15, 2021.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan
5-0
Resolution#220784
Jul 19, 2022

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

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

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey
10-0
Charter Amendment#220535
Jul 19, 2022

This legislation creates a Homelessness Oversight Commission to oversee the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and establishes guidelines for its operations and advisory roles. It also mandates audits of homelessness services by the Controller and requires the Board of Supervisors to amend the Municipal Code accordingly.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to create the Homelessness Oversight Commission (“Commission”) to oversee the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing; to provide that the Commission lacks jurisdiction to approve or disapprove criteria used to ascertain eligibility or priority for programs and services, where such criteria are required as a condition of funding; to require the Board of Supervisors to adopt an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to provide that the Commission shall appoint the members of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board, to require the Local Homeless Coordinating Board and the Shelter Monitoring Committee to advise the Commission, and to require the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee to advise the Commission and the Health Commission, in addition to advising the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors, on administration of the Our City, Our Home Fund and on monies appropriated from the Fund; and to specify that services relating to homelessness are subject to audit by the Controller; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
19-3
Charter Amendment#220638
Jul 19, 2022

This legislation changes the election cycle for the Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney, and Treasurer to even-numbered years, extending their current terms to January 8, 2025. It also updates the definition of general municipal elections and lowers the signature requirement for initiative ordinances to two percent of registered voters.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to change the election cycle for the offices of Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney and Treasurer so that these offices will be elected in even-numbered years; to provide that the current term for the aforementioned offices will end on January 8, 2025 rather than January 8, 2024; to amend the definition of general municipal election so that such elections occur only in even-numbered years; and to change the signature threshold for initiative ordinances to two percent of the number of registered voters in San Francisco; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022.

HousingPublic SafetyGovernance & Elections
Passed
13-3
Motion#220717
Jul 19, 2022

The motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two performance audits in FY 2022-2023, focusing on the City’s street teams and the management of permanent supportive housing funds. This aims to evaluate the effectiveness and coordination of these services provided by various City departments.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two performance audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 of (1) the City’s street teams, including (i) the Fire Department’s street response teams, (ii) the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s outreach and response teams, (iii) the Department of Public Health’s street medicine and other teams, and (iv) planning, implementation, structure, and coordination for management of the street teams amongst various City departments, including the Department of Emergency Management; and (2) permanent supportive housing funds administered by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, including sources and allowable uses of funds and planning, decision-making, and reporting on fund allocations and populations served.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Hearing#220835
Jul 19, 2022

This legislation aims to speed up the review and approval process for certain housing projects in San Francisco, specifically 100% affordable housing, educator housing, and market-rate projects that offer significant affordability. It also includes changes to the Planning Code and requires an annual report on affordable housing as part of the city's budget discussions.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on the Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for accelerated review and approval of eligible 100% affordable housing projects, educator housing projects, and market-rate projects that provide significant increased affordability, and providing for Planning Department ministerial review in lieu of approvals by or certain appeals to City boards and commissions; to make corresponding amendments to the Planning Code and the Business and Tax Regulations Code; to amend the Administrative Code to provide for an Annual Affordable Housing Allocation Report as part of the City’s budget deliberation process; and to declare as City policy the need to accelerate approval of 100% affordable housing projects, educator housing projects, and market-rate projects that provide significant increased affordability; to make findings of compliance with the General Plan and Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022 (File No. 220631); scheduled pursuant to a motion made and approved on July 12, 2022, during action at the Board of Supervisors meeting for File No. 220631.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Motion#220747
Jul 15, 2022

This motion approves the final map for a new condominium project with 29 residential units and two commercial spaces at 198 Valencia Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10992, a 29 residential and two commercial mixed-use new condominium project, located at 198 Valencia Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3502, Lot No. 108; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220769
Jul 14, 2022

This resolution adopts a strategy report aimed at promoting cultural heritage, history, housing, and economic sustainability in the SOMA Pilipinas - Filipino Cultural Heritage District. It seeks to support the community's growth and preservation of its cultural identity.

Resolution adopting the SOMA Pilipinas - Filipino Cultural Heritage District’s Cultural, History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (CHHESS).

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
7-0
Hearing#211158
Jul 14, 2022

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the housing needs of San Francisco's growing senior population and how the city plans to address these needs. It also requests reports from various city departments on their strategies for providing housing for seniors.

Hearing on the continuum of housing needs of the growing senior population and the City’s strategies to comprehensively plan for and provide this housing across the spectrum; and requesting that the Department of Disability and Aging Services, Planning Department, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Department of Public Health to report.

HousingPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Filed
1-0
Resolution#220826
Jul 12, 2022

This resolution allows San Francisco to apply for and participate in the Prohousing Designation Program, which is managed by the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development. The program aims to promote policies that encourage housing development and affordability.

Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to submit an application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

HousingTransportation
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#220788
Jul 12, 2022

This resolution approves a settlement of over $9.19 million that Gap, Inc. claimed against San Francisco for tax refunds related to various taxes for the 2019 tax year. The claims were filed in March 2021 and have now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Gap, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $9,190,511.54; the claims were filed on March 9, 2021; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, payroll expense, and commercial rents taxes for the 2019 tax year.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0 /1
Motion#220629
Jul 12, 2022

This motion appoints Joaquin Remora, Cris Plunkett, Diana Almanza, and Traci Watson to the Shelter Monitoring Committee, with their terms ending on specified dates. The residency requirement for Plunkett and Almanza has been waived.

Motion appointing Joaquin Remora, term ending July 1, 2023, and Cris Plunkett, Diana Almanza (residency requirement waived), and Traci Watson, terms ending July 1, 2024, to the Shelter Monitoring Committee.

Housing
Passed
7-0
Hearing#210844
Jul 12, 2022

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

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

Housing
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#220811
Jul 11, 2022

This ordinance allows for increased housing density on certain lots that currently have auto-related uses, while removing the need for special permission to change these uses. It does not apply to residential-mixed or historic districts and aims to support housing development in areas without existing residential use.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to increase density on lots with auto-oriented uses where housing is permitted, except for Residential-Mixed (RM) and Residential-Commercial (RC) districts and designated historic districts, but which do not currently have any residential use or a legacy business, and to remove the Conditional Use requirement to change the use of an Automobile Service Station or Automotive Use to another use, and amend zoning control tables to reflect this change; 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 as required by Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#220758
Jul 11, 2022

This ordinance requires the Tax Collector to share information about properties that have been tax-defaulted for three years with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. It also mandates the Tax Collector to report to the Board of Supervisors on referrals made to address property tax delinquencies before properties are sold for nonpayment.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Tax Collector to provide information to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on real property that for at least three years has been tax-defaulted, and to require the Tax Collector to provide to the Board of Supervisors a summary of its referrals to government agencies and other organizations for the purpose of resolving property tax delinquencies prior to sale for nonpayment of taxes.

HousingTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
11-0
Resolution#220554
Jul 8, 2022

This resolution allows the Police Department to extend its lease at 750 and 752 Vallejo Street for five more years, with a yearly rent of $120,792 that increases by 3% annually. It also includes funding for necessary improvements to the property, not exceeding $267,382, and grants the Director of Property the authority to manage the lease amendment process.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Police Department, to amend the lease of real property located at 750 and 752 Vallejo Street, with Evans Investment Partners, LLC, at a base rent of $120,792 per year with 3% annual increases, with tenant improvements for the City’s lawful occupancy of the premises, the cost of which shall not exceed $267,382 and extending the term of the lease for five years, from August 15, 2022, for a total term of August 15, 2017, through August, 15, 2027, plus two five-year options to extend; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the lease amendment, the lease and this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingPublic SafetyTransportation
Passed
5-0 /2
Resolution#220608
Jul 8, 2022

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses using up to $130 million from future bonds for a residential project at 700-730 Stanyan Street. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for necessary approvals 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 $130,000,000 in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis; 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 $130,000,000 for 700-730 Stanyan 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, if necessary; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount, if necessary; 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
5-0 /2
Resolution#220646
Jul 8, 2022

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses using up to $74 million from future bonds for a housing project at Sunnydale Avenue. It also authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for necessary approvals 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 $74,000,000 in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis; 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 $74,000,000 for Sunnydale HOPE SF Block 3A at 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, if necessary; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount, if necessary; 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
By Shamann Walton
5-0 /2
Resolution#220647
Jul 8, 2022

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain costs related to the construction of Building E at Balboa Reservoir using future bond proceeds, up to $102 million. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for necessary approvals to issue residential mortgage revenue bonds for the project.

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 $102,000,000 in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis; 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 $102,000,000 for Building E Balboa Reservoir at 11 Frida Kahlo Way; 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, if necessary; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount, if necessary; 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
By Myrna Melgar
5-0 /2
Resolution#211180
Jul 6, 2022

This resolution urges the Planning Department to create a map identifying sensitive communities in the city's housing plan update, aiming to protect at-risk housing and support existing residents. It also calls for policies that encourage the development of affordable housing in these areas and throughout San Francisco.

Resolution urging the Planning Department to institutionalize a sensitive communities map in the City's 2022 Housing Element Update of the General Plan; to preserve at-risk housing and provide long-term stability to existing communities; and to apply policies that specifically incentivize affordable housing production within sensitive communities and all across San Francisco.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
no vote