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Resolution#250790
Jul 31, 2025

This resolution expresses San Francisco's interest in creating an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to help fund affordable housing in well-resourced neighborhoods. It also asks various city offices to look into establishing the EIFD and other financing methods.

Resolution expressing interest in forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to support funding Affordable Housing in Well-Resourced Neighborhoods and requesting the Controller’s Office, Office of Economic Workforce Development, and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to explore options for establishing an EIFD and other innovative financing options.

HousingTransportationBusiness & Economy
By Stephen Sherrill, Myrna Melgar
12-1
Ordinance#250576
Jul 30, 2025

This ordinance reduces the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications businesses by reclassifying them to a lower tax category starting January 1, 2026. It also allows these businesses to continue receiving tax credits for opening physical locations in designated areas of the city.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications business activities by moving those activities from Category 5 to Category 4, beginning January 1, 2026, for purposes of the gross receipts tax and the homelessness gross receipts tax; and to retain taxpayers’ eligibility to take the tax credit for opening a physical location in designated areas of the City, as applied to gross receipts from telecommunications business activities.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
22-0 /1
Ordinance#250630
Jul 29, 2025

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the Administrative, Environment, Health, Labor and Employment, Park, Planning, Police, Public Works, Subdivision, Transportation, and Building Inspection Commission Codes to modify numerous reporting requirements, including those related to 1) value of City-owned parcels, 2) code enforcement violations, 3) updates to nutrition standards and guidelines, 4) rental of City vehicles, 5) revenue recovery for damage to City property, 6) representations of women on City property, 7) the Commission on Disability and Aging, 8) meetings of the State Legislation Committee, 9) the City records center, 10) claims to the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection, 11) the District Attorney State Forfeiture Fund, 12) the Food Empowerment Market Fund, 13) the Infant and Toddler Early Learning Scholarship Fund, 14) the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits Sales Fund, 15) the Mayor’s Home Ownership Assistance Loan Fund, 16) the Mayor’s Housing Programs Fees Fund, 17) the Public Health Environment Enforcement Fund, 18) Proposition 1B Local Street and Road Improvement Funds, 19) the Community Mental Health Service, 20) studies and plans to develop the Moscone Center Garage and the Performing Arts Garage, 21) managed care contracts, 22) Good Food Purchasing Standards, 23) the City’s telecommunications program, 24) City property leased for fossil fuel extraction, 25) the Redevelopment Agency, 26) the Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Program, 27) loans related to the designation of residential rehabilitation areas, 28) the Housing Code Enforcement Loan Program, 29) residential hotels, 30) the Short-Term Residential Rental Program, 31) the Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Bond Program, 32) nonprofit arts organizations, 33) the Healthy Food Retailer city law, 34) the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, 35) the historical property contract (Mills Act) program, 36) the Housing Innovation Program, 37) Healthcare Impact Reports, 38) the Better Streets Policy, 39) Navigation Centers, 40) the Cooperative Living Opportunities for Mental Health Program, 41) the Safe Oversight Parking Pilot Program, 42) surveillance technology audits, 43) the Neighborhood Anchor Business Registry, 44) the Citywide Project Labor Agreement city law, 45) work performed under Chapter 6 public works contracts, 46) the 706 Mission Fund, 47) the Animal Shelter Fund, 48) the County Surveyor’s Survey Monument Preservation Fund, 49) the Cultural District Fund, 50) the Disability and Aging Services Community Living Fund, 51) the Jackson Playground Park Fund, 52) the Public Works Adopt-a-Tree Fund, 53) the San Francisco Film Production Fund, 54) San Francisco Gift Funds, 55) housing production, 56) the city's operating rules Chapter 31 appeals pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 57) sexual harassment complaints, 58) City employee overtime, 59) the Early Care and Education for All Initiative, 60) the Homeward Bound Program, 61) the Open Data Policy, 62) the Office of Emerging Technology, 63) the Commission on the Status of Women, 64) management information services, 65) the Entertainment Commission, 66) fees associated with water conservation certification, 67) notices and orders issued to Large Refuse Generators, 68) compliance with the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing city law, 69) restrictions on City purchases of bottled water, 70) the lead poisoning prevention program, 71) the Hunters Point Shipyard health and safety city law, 72) the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program, 73) Equal Pay Reports, 74) noise assessment and prevention in land use planning and environmental review, 75) amplified sound from unenclosed tour buses, 76) adjustments to the street damage restoration fee, 77) fixed pedestal zones, 78) cost of parking places, 79) use of a Public Works revolving fund, 80) offset of use of fresh water due to the Nonpotable and Reclaimed Water Use Master Plan, 81) surface-mounted facility site permits, 82) Tier 3 Love Our Neighborhood Project Applications, 83) limited equity housing cooperative conversions and related fees, 84) Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency costs associated with street fairs, 85) jobs-housing fit, 86) progress of the Transit Center District, Market/Octavia, East SOMA, West SOMA, Inner Mission, Lower Potrero/Showplace Square, and Central Waterfront Area Plans, 87) the Short Term Rental program, 88) the Housing Inventory, 89) impact fees for Area Plans, 90) Housing Balance, 91) bicycle parking requirements for City properties, 92) the Transportation Demand Management Implementation, 93) the Affordable Housing Bonus Program, 94) the Van Ness Special Use District, 95) office development limits, 96) the Market Octavia Plan Area, 97) economic feasibility of the Transportation Sustainability Fee, 98) the Rincon Hill Community Improvements Fund, 99) the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund, 100) General Advertising Sign Inventory, 101) Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning Controls, 102) residential density exceptions in RH (Residential, House) Districts, 103) replacing auto-oriented uses with housing, 104) the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, 105) the State-mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, 106) the legalization of Unauthorized Dwelling Units, 107) the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee, 108) Better Roof implementation, 109) the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program, 110) settlement of litigation not exceeding $25,000, 111) the Urban Agriculture Program, 112) Police Department staffing, 113) payments for requested Police services for events.

Ordinance amending the Administrative, Environment, Health, Labor and Employment, Park, Planning, Police, Public Works, Subdivision, Transportation, and Building Inspection Commission Codes to modify numerous reporting requirements, including those related to 1) value of City-owned parcels, 2) code enforcement violations, 3) updates to nutrition standards and guidelines, 4) rental of City vehicles, 5) revenue recovery for damage to City property, 6) representations of women on City property, 7) the Commission on Disability and Aging, 8) meetings of the State Legislation Committee, 9) the City records center, 10) claims to the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection, 11) the District Attorney State Forfeiture Fund, 12) the Food Empowerment Market Fund, 13) the Infant and Toddler Early Learning Scholarship Fund, 14) the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits Sales Fund, 15) the Mayor’s Home Ownership Assistance Loan Fund, 16) the Mayor’s Housing Programs Fees Fund, 17) the Public Health Environment Enforcement Fund, 18) Proposition 1B Local Street and Road Improvement Funds, 19) the Community Mental Health Service, 20) studies and plans to develop the Moscone Center Garage and the Performing Arts Garage, 21) managed care contracts, 22) the City’s telecommunications program, 23) City property leased for fossil fuel extraction, 24) the Redevelopment Agency, 25) the Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Program, 26) loans related to the designation of residential rehabilitation areas, 27) the Housing Code Enforcement Loan Program, 28) residential hotels, 29) the Short-Term Residential Rental Program, 30) the Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Bond Program, 31) nonprofit arts organizations, 32) the Healthy Food Retailer Ordinance, 33) the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, 34) the historical property contract (Mills Act) program, 35) the Housing Innovation Program, 36) Healthcare Impact Reports, 37) the Better Streets Policy, 38) Navigation Centers, 39) the Cooperative Living Opportunities for Mental Health Program, 40) the Safe Overnight Parking Pilot Program, 41) surveillance technology audits, 42) the Neighborhood Anchor Business Registry, 43) work performed under Chapter 6 public works contracts, 44) the 706 Mission Fund, 45) the Animal Shelter Fund, 46) the County Surveyor’s Survey Monument Preservation Fund, 47) the Disability and Aging Services Community Living Fund, 48) the Jackson Playground Park Fund, 49) the Public Works Adopt-a-Tree Fund, 50) the San Francisco Film Production Fund, 51) San Francisco Gift Funds, 52) housing production, 53) Administrative Code Chapter 31 appeals pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 54) sexual harassment complaints, 55) City employee overtime, 56) the Early Care and Education for All Initiative, 57) the Homeward Bound Program, 58) the Open Data Policy, 59) the Office of Emerging Technology, 60) the Commission on the Status of Women, 61) management information services, 62) the Entertainment Commission, 63) fees associated with water conservation certification, 64) notices and orders issued to Large Refuse Generators, 65) compliance with the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Ordinance, 66) restrictions on City purchases of bottled water, 67) the lead poisoning prevention program, 68) the Hunters Point Shipyard health and safety ordinance, 69) the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program, 70) noise assessment and prevention in land use planning and environmental review, 71) amplified sound from unenclosed tour buses, 72) adjustments to the street damage restoration fee, 73) fixed pedestal zones, 74) cost of parking places, 75) use of a Public Works revolving fund, 76) offset of use of fresh water due to the Nonpotable and Reclaimed Water Use Master Plan, 77) surface-mounted facility site permits, 78) Tier 3 Love Our Neighborhood Project Applications, 79) limited equity housing cooperative conversions and related fees, 80) Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency costs associated with street fairs, 81) progress of the Transit Center District, Market/Octavia, East SOMA, West SOMA, Inner Mission, Lower Potrero/Showplace Square, and Central Waterfront Area Plans, 82) the Housing Inventory, 83) impact fees for Area Plans, 84) Housing Balance, 85) bicycle parking requirements for City properties, 86) the Transportation Demand Management Implementation, 87) the Affordable Housing Bonus Program, 88) the Van Ness Special Use District, 89) office development limits, 90) the Market Octavia Plan Area, 91) economic feasibility of the Transportation Sustainability Fee, 92) the Rincon Hill Community Improvements Fund, 93) the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund, 94) General Advertising Sign Inventory, 95) Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning Controls, 96) replacing auto-oriented uses with housing, 97) the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, 98) the State-mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, 99) the legalization of Unauthorized Dwelling Units, 100) the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee, 101) Better Roof implementation, 102) the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program, 103) settlement of litigation not exceeding $25,000, 104) the Urban Agriculture Program, 105) Police Department staffing, 106) payments for requested Police services for events; 107) crime victim and domestic violence data, 108) the Narcotics Forfeiture and Assets Seizure Fund; 109) the Office of Small Business; 110) employment discrimination; and 111) Area Plan Progress Reports; remove various obsolete reporting requirements; eliminate defunct funds, agencies, plans, staffing requirements, and programs; make other updates, including to 1) remove reference to library fines, 2) modify the library fee amnesty program, 3) modify the permissible uses of the Administrative Services Vehicle Leasing Program Fund, 4) eliminate approval of certain expenditures from the Library Special Collections and Services Fund, 5) streamline the process for preparing departmental equal employment opportunity plans, 6) reduce the scope of report regarding compliance with the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Ordinance, 7) reduce the scope of reporting required for Tier 3 Love Our Neighborhood Project Applications, 8) eliminate the Parking Authority as a responsible party to report costs to maintenance districts of maintaining public improvements and facilities, 9) eliminate the Human Rights Commission as a body that verifies the absence of evictions for parcels whose owners apply for conversion of the form of ownership and for the purpose of the residential condominium conversion lottery, 10) update requirements for the Health Care Service Master Plan, 11) change the department responsible for submitting annual reports for the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee, and 12) eliminate Planning Department monitoring of the Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans; making other conforming amendments; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
26-4
Ordinance#250815
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance allows the City to waive certain housing fees and requirements for residential and neighborhood commercial projects outside specific areas if the developer agrees to rent control for all units. It also permits these projects to meet inclusionary housing requirements by dedicating land to the City and mandates periodic reports to the Planning Commission.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the City to waive the Inclusionary Housing Fee and other requirements in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District (SUD) in exchange for a project sponsor’s agreement to subject all units in the project to rent control; and allow projects in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies SUD to comply with the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance by dedicating land to the City; requiring periodic reports to the Planning Commission; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section, 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Alan Wong, Myrna Melgar
27-0 /1
Ordinance#250700
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance changes zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to support the Family Zoning Plan, allowing for more residential and commercial development in specific areas. It also updates height limits and designations for properties in the Coastal Zone and includes findings related to environmental quality and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to implement the Family Zoning Plan by: amending the Zoning Use District Maps to: 1) reclassify certain properties currently zoned as various types of Residential to Residential Transit Oriented - Commercial (RTO-C); 2) reclassify properties currently zoned Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) to Residential Transit Oriented - 1 (RTO-1); 3) reclassify certain properties from Residential districts other than RTO to RTO-1; 4) reclassify certain properties currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) or Public (P) to Community Business (C-2); and 5) reclassify certain properties from Public to Mixed-Use or Neighborhood Commercial Districts; amending the Height and Bulk Map to: 1) reclassify properties in the Family Zoning Plan to R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties with structures designated as landmarks or contributors to historic districts pursuant to Article 10; 2) change the height limits on certain lots in the R-4 Height and Bulk District; and 3) designating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; 3) designate one parcel as part of the SFMTA SUD; and 4) directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
22-11 /1
Ordinance#250701
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance creates the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to encourage housing development and modifies zoning regulations to increase building height and density in certain neighborhoods. It also includes provisions for parking requirements, business relocation, and protections for historic buildings, among other changes.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this Ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
54-20 /1
Ordinance#250812
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance requires the Arts Commission to create a certification process to identify San Francisco artists who qualify for affordable housing. The goal is to support artists in securing housing that is financially accessible.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Arts Commission to develop and administer a certification process to identify artists in San Francisco who may be eligible for affordable housing for artists.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Stephen Sherrill, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
36-0 /2
Ordinance#250808
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance aimed to define "Legacy Business" and require special approval before replacing such businesses in specific districts, while allowing businesses operating for 15 years to qualify as Legacy Businesses. It has failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define Legacy Business and to require conditional use authorization prior to replacing a Legacy Business with a new non-residential use in certain Neighborhood Commercial, Named Neighborhood Commercial, and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; amending the Administrative Code to allow a business that has been operating for 15 years to qualify as a Legacy Business; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
24-5
Hearing#250792
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
23-0
Ordinance#250803
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
26-0
Ordinance#250767
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes a $2,828,000 settlement for a lawsuit against the city regarding the unlawful seizure and disposal of property belonging to homeless individuals. It also includes non-monetary terms aimed at addressing the issues raised in the lawsuit.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Coalition On Homelessness against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,828,000 and non-monetary terms; the lawsuit was filed on September 27, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 4:22-cv-05502-DMR; entitled Coalition on Homelessness, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves Plaintiff’s allegation that the City unlawfully seizes property of persons experiencing homelessness without adequate advanced notice, discards property the City should store under the terms of the City’s “bag and tag” policy, and fails to store property of persons experiencing homelessness in a way that allows retrieval of the property.

Housing
Passed
22-0 /1
Resolution#250853
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
12-0 /1
Resolution#250825
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the City to lease 4,009 square feet of property at 8 Boardman Place for the Public Defender’s Office for five years, with options to extend, at a starting annual rent of $144,000. The lease will begin after necessary improvements are completed, with rent payments starting three months later.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to lease 4,009 square feet of real property for the Public Defender’s Office, located at 8 Boardman Place, for a five year term with two five-year options to extend at 95% of fair market value, at an annual base rent of $144,000 ($84,000 in the first year of the lease term), from STEEL ARC, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, effective upon approval of this Resolution and the lease term to commence upon completion of tenant improvements, rent payments will begin three months after lease commencement; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the lease that do not otherwise materially increase the obligation or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250826
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the Director of Property to sign a four-year lease with NPU, Inc. for the Old Mint at 88-5th Street, with options to extend for up to 15 additional years, and requires NPU, Inc. to pay 10% of their gross monthly revenue from the property. It also gives the Director the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed without significantly impacting the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution authorizing and approving the Director of Property to execute a Lease Agreement for a term of four years with three five-year options to extend, to commence upon approval of this Resolution through July 31, 2029 with NPU, Inc. for the continued use of the Old Mint located at 88-5th Street, paying as participation rent, 10% of the gross monthly revenue generated from their use of the Old Mint; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments or modifications to the Lease including exercising options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, and do not material decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
14-0
Resolution#250828
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the City to issue a multifamily housing revenue note for up to $84.1 million to finance the construction of a 127-unit rental housing project at 505 Mayor Edwin M. Lee Avenue. It also approves various agreements related to the loans and grants authority to city officials to carry out the necessary actions for the project.

Resolution approving for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $84,116,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 127-unit (plus one manager’s unit) multifamily rental housing project expected to be located at 505 Mayor Edwin M. Lee Avenue (formerly known as 11 Frida Kahlo Way) (Assessor’s Parcel Block No: 3180-202), known as “Balboa Reservoir - Building E”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement, providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender to the City, and the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a project loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. (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; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the note and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250829
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a loan of up to $56,425,904 to finance the first phase of infrastructure improvements for the Balboa Reservoir Project, which aims to provide affordable housing and other public benefits. It also allows for minor amendments to the loan agreement as needed, without increasing the city's financial obligations.

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 BHC Balboa Builders, LLC, a California limited liability company, for a total loan amount not to exceed $56,425,904 to finance the first phase of infrastructure improvements related to the revitalization and master development of an approximately 17.6-acre site with various public benefits including affordable housing, commonly known as the Balboa Reservoir Project; adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director of MOHCD or his designee to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
22-0
Resolution#250830
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the City to lease land at 11 Frida Kahlo Way to Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. for 75 years to build a 127-unit affordable housing development, while also approving a loan of up to $28 million to finance the project. It ensures that the development aligns with the city's planning policies and authorizes city officials to finalize the agreements.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for Real Property owned by the City and located at 11 Frida Kahlo Way (“Property”) with Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. (“Developer”) for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 100% affordable, 127-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to very-low and low-income households, plus one manager’s unit; approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000 for a minimum loan term of 57 years (“Loan Agreement”) to finance the development and construction of the Project; 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 authorizing the Director of Property and/or the Director of MOHCD to execute the Ground Lease, Loan Agreement, and make certain modifications to such agreements, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Ordinance#240796
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows tenant rights organizations in San Francisco to enforce rules that prevent landlords from using algorithms to determine rents or manage occupancy in residential units. It aims to protect tenants from potentially unfair pricing and occupancy practices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize tenant’s rights organizations to enforce the prohibition against landlords’ use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units located in San Francisco.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Jackie Fielder
28-0
Ordinance#240803
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance requires developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units when applying for development permits and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units. It also enhances oversight to prevent fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures properties are inspected before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
26-0
Ordinance#250702
Jul 29, 2025

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

Ordinance amending the Building Code to require buildings undergoing major renovations to remain or convert to All-Electric Buildings with exceptions for physical and technical infeasibility, commercial food establishments, non-residential-to-residential conversions, buildings with recent major system replacements, and 100% Affordable Housing; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
26-0
Ordinance#250487
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance aims to ensure fair distribution of homeless shelters and behavioral health facilities by preventing new City-funded ones from being placed in neighborhoods that already have a higher proportion of such services compared to their unsheltered population. It also prohibits new shelters from being located within 300 feet of existing ones, though the Board of Supervisors can waive these rules if deemed beneficial for the public.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to promote equitable access to shelter and behavioral health services by prohibiting the City from siting a new, City-funded homeless shelter, transitional housing facility, or certain behavioral health residential care and treatment facilities (collectively, “Covered Facilities”) in a neighborhood where the neighborhood’s share of the City’s shelter and transitional housing beds exceeds the neighborhood’s share of the City’s unsheltered persons, and prohibiting the City from siting a new City-funded homeless shelter within 300 feet of an existing homeless shelter; and authorizing the Board of Supervisors to waive these prohibitions upon a finding that approving the Covered Facility or homeless shelter at the proposed location is in the public interest; and providing that this ordinance shall sunset on December 31, 2031.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
24-4
Ordinance#250634
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
26-10
Resolution#250628
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a settlement for $501,720 plus interest to Serenity Now, LP and Pebblebrook Hotel, LP, related to a claim for a refund of real property transfer taxes. The claim was filed on December 1, 2023, and the resolution has been passed by the city.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Serenity Now, LP and Pebblebrook Hotel, LP against the City and County of San Francisco for $501,720 plus statutory interest; the claim was filed on December 1, 2023; the claim involves a refund of real property transfer taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250650
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a settlement for Four One Five, LLC, requiring the City and County of San Francisco to pay $1,271,961 plus interest for a claim related to a refund of real property transfer taxes. The claim was filed on October 11, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Four One Five, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,271,961, plus statutory interest; the claim was filed on October 11, 2024; the claim involves a refund of real property transfer taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#250284
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows for the repair and relocation of certain existing structures that do not comply with current zoning laws, grants noncomplying status to unpermitted residential structures built before 2003, and permits accessory structures up to 10 feet tall and 120 square feet without needing a building permit. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
29-0
Ordinance#250574
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250579
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement for $11,125,299 to provide Congregate Nutrition Services for older adults, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Self-Help for the Elderly for the provision of Congregate Nutrition Services for Older Adults Program, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $11,125,299; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250580
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement for $13,871,295 to provide home-delivered nutrition services for older adults, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Self-Help for the Elderly for the provision of Home-Delivered Nutrition Services for Older Adults Program, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $13,871,295; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250673
Jul 29, 2025

The resolution approves a 36-month lease for Autodesk, Inc. at Pier 9, allowing them to use approximately 33,282 square feet of space for office and research purposes, with a monthly rent of $147,018.12, and grants the Port's Executive Director the authority to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17256 with Autodesk, Inc., a Delaware corporation, located at Pier 9, Suite 116, and Bays 1-3 for a 36-month lease with one 12-month option to extend the term from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, for approximately 33,282 square feet of shed space, approximately 1,688 square feet of shed space for storage, approximately 6,622 licensed square feet of roof space and approximately 6,594 licensed square feet on the marginal wharf located between Pier 9 and Pier 15 for use as office, research and development, workshop space and public access, for a monthly rent of $147,018.12; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or Port and are necessary or advisable to complete the transactions which this Resolution contemplates and effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250742
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into a grant agreement for nearly $6 million to support a 100% affordable housing project for low-income and formerly homeless households. It also permits the Director to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute a grant agreement with 180 Jones Associates, L.P. in the amount of $5,980,012 for a 25-year term to provide operating subsidies for a 100% affordable housing project housing for low-income and formerly homeless households, effective upon approval of this Resolution; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and to authorize the Director of MOHCD to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant agreement or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Hearing#250735
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Motion#250736
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0
Motion#250737
Jul 29, 2025

This motion aimed to disapprove a subdivision plan for three lots at 1979 Mission Street, contingent on the Board of Supervisors providing written reasons for the disapproval. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision at 1979 Mission Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3553, Lot No. 052, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of written findings in support of the disapproval.

HousingTransportationHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
10-0
Motion#250738
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Killed
10-0
Ordinance#250814
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
28-0
Resolution#250833
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution opposes President Trump's Executive Order that targets mental health and substance use disorders, homelessness, and poverty as criminal issues. It argues that the order undermines effective, evidence-based solutions to these challenges.

Resolution condemning President Trump's Executive Order “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” criminalizing mental health and substance use disorders, homelessness, and poverty, and defund evidence-based solutions.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
By Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton
no vote
Motion#250796
Jul 29, 2025

This motion is about whether to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Sharky Laguana for another term on the Homelessness Oversight Commission, which would last until May 1, 2029. The motion has been filed but is still under consideration.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Sharky Laguana to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, term ending May 1, 2029.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#250655
Jul 29, 2025

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

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

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Stephen Sherrill, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
20-4
Ordinance#240677
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance aims to create a Housing Preservation Program to finance the purchase of multifamily residential properties, ensuring they remain affordable housing. It also sets requirements for borrowers regarding eviction procedures and gives the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development the authority to manage loans and monitor these properties.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Housing Preservation Program and amend the Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Fund to finance the acquisition of multifamily residential properties for the purpose of preserving such properties as permanent affordable housing; requiring borrowers under the Program to comply with certain procedures prior to eviction; authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to establish policies and procedures to issue loans and/or grants from the Fund; and requiring MOHCD to provide oversight and monitoring of such properties, and reports to the Board of Supervisors.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Chyanne Chen
no vote
Ordinance#250798
Jul 28, 2025

The ordinance requires property developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units when a development application is submitted. It also expands the Department of Building Inspection's program to combat fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures inspections before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
3-0
Ordinance#250799
Jul 28, 2025

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

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

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

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

Ordinance amending the Building Code to require buildings undergoing major renovations to remain or convert to All-Electric Buildings with exceptions for physical and technical infeasibility, commercial food establishments, non-residential-to-residential conversions, buildings with recent major system replacements, and 100% Affordable Housing; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
3-0
Ordinance#250782
Jul 25, 2025

The ordinance creates a program to provide financial support, such as grants and loans, to small businesses affected by construction related to the city's residential rezoning efforts. It also establishes a fund to manage these resources and assigns oversight to specific city offices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Program (“Program”) to provide financial support, including grants and loans, to businesses impacted by construction relating to the City residential rezoning program adopted in 2025-2026; establishing the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Fund (“Fund”) to receive monies for the Program; designating the Office of Small Business and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to administer the Fund and the Program and promulgate rules and regulations in furtherance of the Program; and amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their gross receipts taxes for deposit in the Fund.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
30-0
Ordinance#250698
Jul 25, 2025

This ordinance approves a development agreement for a project at specific locations in San Francisco, which includes the payment of over $4.3 million for affordable housing and compliance with various city codes. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and environmental regulations.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the development of a project on certain real property known as 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansome Street, and 447 Battery Street, and generally bounded by Sansome Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, Battery Street to the east, and Merchant Street to the south; approving certain impact fees and accepting and appropriating a $4,310,710 additional affordable housing payment; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Administrative Code, Planning Code, Public Works Code, Labor and Employment Code, and Health Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
26-0
Resolution#250872
Jul 25, 2025

This resolution allows the Fleet Management Department to lease a property at 1908-1950 Innes Avenue for six years starting October 1, 2025, at an annual rent of $631,800, with options for rent increases and tenant improvements. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary amendments to the lease without significantly increasing costs or reducing benefits to the City.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Fleet Management Department (“Central Shops”), to execute a Lease Agreement for 1908-1950 Innes Avenue for a term of six years to commence on October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031, with one five-year option to extend the term with Innes Group, LLC, at a base annual rent of $631,800 per year (approximately $21.60 per square foot) with three percent annual rent increases, and the City will contribute up to an additional $349,092 for tenant improvements; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments or modifications to the Lease including exercising options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City, and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Hearing#250528
Jul 24, 2025

This hearing seeks input from city departments and stakeholders on potential updates to a 2021 ordinance requiring annual reports on overdose prevention policies. It follows the passage of the "Recovery First" Ordinance, which prioritizes long-term recovery from substance use disorders in San Francisco's drug policy.

Hearing to solicit input from relevant City departments and stakeholders regarding potential updates to the 2021 Ordinance mandating, through Administrative Code, Section 15.17, annual reports on "Overdose Prevention Policies;” this hearing follows the final passage of the “Recovery First” Ordinance, which establishes long-term recovery from substance use disorders as the primary objective of San Francisco's drug policy; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Emergency Management's "Healthy Streets Operation Center," and Human Services Agency to report.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder
3-0
Resolution#250613
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco during that period.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
40-0 /1
Resolution#250615
Jul 23, 2025

The resolution allows certain city services, such as security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can be provided at a lower cost than by city employees. This includes services for various departments like the Board of Supervisors, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Department.

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); 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
24-0
Resolution#250619
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into a grant agreement with the California Department of Social Services for nearly $9.9 million to build a substance use disorder residential facility on Treasure Island, with funding available until June 30, 2029. It also permits the Department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement and outlines the process for the grantor to seek a receiver if the City defaults.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on execution of the Grant Agreement, through June 30, 2029, between the City and County of San Francisco ("City"), acting by and through its Department of Public Health ("DPH"), and California Department of Social Services and its third party administrator Horne LLP, under the Community Care Expansion Program, having anticipated revenue to the City of $9,895,834 for construction of a substance use disorder (SUD) residential step-down facility at Parcel E1.2, Treasure Island, including a Permitted and Restricted Use; authorizing DPH to accept and expend an increase to the grant award; authorizing the Grantor to apply for a Receiver in the event of the City’s default; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
24-0
Resolution#250620
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a grant of approximately $2.49 million from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at supporting housing and homelessness initiatives. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to finalize the grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,489,698.63 from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through San Francisco Health Authority, a local governmental entity doing business as the San Francisco Health Plan (“Health Plan” or “SFHP”) for participation in a program entitled, “Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (“HHIP”) Expanding San Francisco Department of Public Health Recuperative Care Community Supports,” for a term of one year, one month, and sixteen days from May 15, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a), to the Director of Health to approve a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health, and SFHP.

HousingPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
24-0
Resolution#250578
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract with Arcadis U.S. Inc. for construction management services related to the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project, raising the total contract amount to $68.5 million and extending the duration to May 2029. This ensures that the project receives the necessary management support to be completed on schedule.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0068, Biosolids Digester Facilities Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services, with Arcadis U.S. Inc., increasing the contract amount by $26,500,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $68,500,000, and increasing the contract duration by three years and nine months for a new total contract duration of 10 years and nine months, for the period of August 28, 2018, through May 27, 2029, to reflect the current schedule and budget for the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project, and to ensure continued qualified and experienced construction management support through the completion of the new biosolids digester facilities, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250581
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement with Meals on Wheels San Francisco to provide home-delivered meal services to older adults, totaling up to $37,127,237. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Meals on Wheels San Francisco for the provision of Home-Delivered Meal Nutrition Services to Older Adults, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $37,127,237; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250637
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution allows the Treasure Island Development Authority to secure a low-interest loan of up to $3,000,000 from the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority to support the development of affordable senior housing on Treasure Island. It also authorizes the Authority to manage and use these funds for related infrastructure improvements over a three-year period, with possible extensions.

Resolution authorizing the Treasure Island Director of Treasure Island Development Authority (“Authority”) to execute an Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (“BAHFA”) under the Regional Early Action Planning Grant 2.0 (“REAP 2.0”) Priority Sites Pilot Program for a total award of up to $3,000,000 to be disbursed as an unsecured low-interest loan from BAHFA to the Authority to fund design, permitting, or construction of infrastructure improvements serving the affordable housing parcel E1.2 Senior Housing project on Treasure Island with a loan term of three years from the execution date of the Affordable Housing Loan Agreement, with the option for two one-year extensions; authorizing the Authority to accept and expend the funds of up to $3,000,000 for eligible costs approved by BAHFA; and authorizing the Treasure Island Director to execute and deliver any documents, including a Memorandum of Agreement with Treasure Island Community Development LLC, in the name of the Authority that are necessary, appropriate or advisable to accept and expend the Priority Sites funds from the BAHFA.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#250779
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance sets rules for Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Units, including how resale prices are determined, costs for improvements, and policies for inheritance and refinancing. It clarifies requirements that will apply to these units purchased after October 1, 2025.

Ordinance amending the Subdivision Code to establish procedures regarding resale prices, capital improvement costs, marketing and sales, policies for conveyance through inheritance, title changes, owning, occupying, and refinancing Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Units (BMR Units), and clarifying effective dates for requirements applicable to BMR Units under Subdivision Code, Section 1344, purchased on or after October 1, 2025.

Housing
Passed
22-0 /1
Ordinance#250780
Jul 22, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $65 million in Certificates of Participation to fund street resurfacing and curb ramp improvements. It also approves related agreements and grants city officials the authority to manage the process of issuing these certificates.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of tax-exempt or taxable Certificates of Participation, in one or more series, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $65,000,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) contained in the Capital Plan and generally consisting of street resurfacing and curb ramp improvements; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to 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 to the Trustee and lease back to the City of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City, together with any other property determined by the City’s Director of Public Finance to be made subject to the lease and lease back arrangements; 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, 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; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
19-0 /1
Ordinance#250678
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance allocates $150 million from 2020 Health and Recovery bonds to the Department of Public Health and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for acquiring and improving facilities related to behavioral and mental health, as well as supportive housing and shelters for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The funds will be held in reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating $150,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from 2020 Health and Recovery GO Bonds, Series 2025G to the Department of Public Health (DPH) and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for acquisition and improvement of real property for various behavioral and mental health facilities, permanent supportive housing or shelters, and related costs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
24-0
Ordinance#250679
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance removes $160,467,200 in funding from the 2020 Health and Recovery General Obligation Bonds that was allocated to the Department of Public Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds will no longer be available for their intended purposes.

Ordinance de-appropriating $160,467,200 General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from 2020 Health and Recovery GO Bonds, Series 2021D from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HOM) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
20-0
Ordinance#250542
Jul 22, 2025

The ordinance allows more flexibility for businesses in certain districts by permitting various non-retail and retail uses on the ground and upper floors, with specific conditions and timelines. It also updates requirements for ground floor transparency and modifies definitions related to signage and non-residential uses for development fees.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) principally permit certain non-retail sales and service uses, including general office, design professional, business services, non-retail professional services, and trade offices, on the ground floor in the C-3 (“Downtown Commercial”) Districts through December 31, 2030, after which such uses will be conditionally permitted, and make accompanying revisions to required ground floor uses and Floor Area Ratio; 2) principally permit retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above in the RC (“Residential-Commercial”) Districts; 3) principally permit non-retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above, and conditionally permit catering and laboratory uses on the ground floor in the RC Districts; 4) update transparency and fenestration requirements for ground floor actives uses and exempt child care facilities, homeless shelters, mortuaries, religious institutions, reproductive health clinics, and school uses from those requirements; 5) modify the definition of a Window Sign; 6) modify Planning review and approval of changes in copy of a Sign and Wall and Window Signs applied to doors, windows, or building facades; 7) modify the definition of a Non-Residential Use for the purposes of certain development impact fee waivers; and 8) modify permitted and required ground floor uses in the RH-DTR (“Rincon Hill Downtown Residential”) District, including uses in certain historic buildings, subject to various conditions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
16-0
Ordinance#250597
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance allows San Francisco to use interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax to help fund early care and education programs in the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It modifies the existing funding requirements to support these programs more effectively.

Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, to enable the City to use the interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for those baseline programs.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
38-0
Ordinance#250608
Jul 22, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
42-0 /3
Ordinance#250609
Jul 22, 2025

The ordinance allows the City to reallocate about $34.8 million from the Our City, Our Home Fund to provide services for homelessness through Fiscal Year 2026-27, while also permitting additional spending on homelessness programs if revenues exceed budgeted amounts. It temporarily lifts funding limits for short-term rental subsidies to better address homelessness needs.

Ordinance authorizing the City to reallocate approximately $34,777,000 in prior appropriated revenue and unappropriated earned interest within the Our City, Our Home (“OCOH”) Fund, to allow the City to use revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax through Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 for certain types of services to address homelessness, notwithstanding the expenditure percentages set forth in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810; where future revenue and interest to the OCOH Fund exceeds amounts appropriated in the adopted budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, authorizing the City to expend up to $19,100,000 of such additional revenues and interest on any programs to address homelessness as described in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810, without regard to the expenditure percentages in that section; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these reallocations are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
71-7 /1
Resolution#250627
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution allows the American Express Centurion Lounge to temporarily move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 while Terminal 3 undergoes construction for about two years. It also reduces the minimum annual payment and promotional charge during this period and extends the lease term until November 5, 2031.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Domestic Terminal 3 Common Use Club Lease No. 13-0006 between American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, to temporarily relocate the American Express Centurion Lounge from its Terminal 3 premises to Terminal 2 during the construction of the Terminal 3 West construction project, expected to last approximately two years, with a temporary decrease of the Minimum Annual Guarantee amount to $2,025,827.70 and of the annual Promotional Charge to $9,035 and a day to day extension of the Lease term from July 18, 2014, through November 5, 2031, during the temporary operation of the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250651
Jul 22, 2025

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250684
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Abode Services to provide problem-solving fiscal agent services related to homelessness, extending the agreement until June 30, 2027, and raising the total funding to $17,136,514. It also allows 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 Abode Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), for problem solving fiscal agent services, extending the term by 22 months from August 1, 2025, for a total term of August 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,236,514 for a new total amount not to exceed $17,136,514, and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250727
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution aimed to oppose California State Senate Bill No. 79 and similar legislation unless changes were made to ensure local governments could effectively create and oversee their own community plans, including affordability and tenant protections. The resolution has failed, meaning it will not move forward.

Resolution opposing California State Senate Bill No. 79, Housing Development: Transit-Oriented Development, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, and similar future legislation, unless amended to give Local governments adequate ability to formulate local plans through its local legislative process, in which local governments and residents have adequate review and oversight of community planning, including affordability requirements, and residential and commercial tenant protections.

HousingTransportationBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton
10-6
Motion#250747
Jul 22, 2025

This motion disapproves the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project at 3400 Laguna Street and instead approves a different Certificate of Appropriateness with modified conditions. The Board of Supervisors has formally adopted findings to support this decision.

Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission by its Motion No. 494 to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; and the Board’s approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the same Planning Case with different conditions.

HousingPublic SafetyHonorary / Symbolic
By Stephen Sherrill
19-1
Ordinance#250657
Jul 18, 2025

This ordinance allows certain residential development projects to delay paying impact fees until they receive their first occupancy certificate. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to comply with California Government Code, Section 66007, by postponing the collection of development impact fees for designated residential development projects to the date of first certificate of occupancy or first temporary certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
21-2
Ordinance#250541
Jul 17, 2025

This ordinance simplifies the process for businesses to set up café tables, chairs, and merchandise displays in public spaces by replacing permit requirements and fees with a registration system. It also removes certain minor encroachment permit requirements and exempts these setups from the Shared Spaces Program.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline the approval of certain encroachments in the public right-of-way, to establish a registration requirement in place of all permit requirements and fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise, and to eliminate minor encroachment permit requirements and right-of-way occupancy fees for appurtenant building features; amending the Administrative Code to exempt café tables and chairs and display merchandise from the Shared Spaces Program; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Resolution#241154
Jul 16, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to lease a portion of property at 1-199 Forest Road to the U.S. Coast Guard for five years at no cost, starting November 1, 2024. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the San Francisco Police Department, to execute a License of a portion of the real property located at 1-199 Forest Road, Building 278 with U.S. Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard, federal government, for an initial term of five years at an initial annual base rent of $0 effective November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2029; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the License that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the License or this Resolution.

HousingPublic SafetyTransportation
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#241069
Jul 11, 2025

This ordinance allows certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be sold separately as condominiums from their primary residences. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Subdivision Codes to allow separate conveyance of certain Accessory Dwelling Units and associated primary residences as condominiums; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
35-0
Ordinance#250720
Jul 8, 2025

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to change the name of the Status of Women Domestic Violence Program Fund to the Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Program Fund.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the name of the Status of Women Domestic Violence Program Fund to the Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Program Fund; revise the purpose of the Fund; establish the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, or other agency designated by the Mayor, as administrator of the Fund with delegated duties; and update provisions regarding the Fund to reflect state law changes relating to fees collected by the County Clerk for the Fund.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
First Reading
9-0 /2
Motion#250564
Jul 8, 2025

This motion disapproves the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of a project at 3400 Laguna Street while conditionally approving a different version of the project with new conditions. The final decision will depend on the Board adopting written findings to support this determination.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission by its Motion 494 to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; and conditionally approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for the same Planning Case with different conditions, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

HousingPublic SafetyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
18-2
Hearing#250733
Jul 7, 2025

This legislation involves a hearing to appoint a new member to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, with the term lasting until May 1, 2029. The action is currently pending committee review.

Hearing to consider appointing one member, term ending May 1, 2029, to the Homelessness Oversight Commission.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Pending Committee Action
3-0
Ordinance#250719
Jul 3, 2025

The ordinance redefines "Family" in the Planning Code to include any group of people living together without numeric limits on unrelated members or meal-sharing requirements. It also classifies small Residential Care Facilities as Residential Uses and clarifies the Zoning Administrator's authority to enforce regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define a “Family” as a “Household,” eliminate numeric limits on unrelated family members and requirements that family members share meals, classify Residential Care Facilities that serve six or fewer persons as Residential Uses, include certain groups of six or fewer people and associated operators as a “Household”; clarify the Zoning Administrator’s enforcement authority to administratively subpoena documents; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
27-0 /1
Ordinance#250680
Jul 3, 2025

This ordinance waives certain development fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage construction and amends the local planning code regarding community advisory committees and definitions. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
21-4 /1
Ordinance#250718
Jul 3, 2025

This ordinance allows developers of Accessory Dwelling Units to postpone paying certain fees, while also confirming compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies. It aims to support housing development by easing financial burdens on project sponsors.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Resolution#250659
Jul 2, 2025

This resolution allows the City to issue up to $76 million in multifamily housing revenue notes to finance the construction of an 89-unit rental housing project at 65 Santos Street, known as "Sunnydale HOPE SF Block 7." It also approves various agreements and authorizes city officials to take necessary actions to implement the financing and project.

Resolution (this “Resolution”) approving for purposes of the Internal Revenue Codes of 1986, as amended, authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $76,000,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 89-unit (including one manager unit) multifamily rental housing project located at 65 Santos Street, known as “Sunnydale HOPE SF Block 7”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement, providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender 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 an amended and restated funding loan agreement which amends and restates the funding loan agreement on and after conversion; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an amended and restated borrower loan agreement which amends and restates the borrower loan agreement on and after conversion; 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; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the note and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution; rescinding Resolution No. 162-25; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
13-0
Ordinance#250507
Jul 2, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Chime Financial, Inc. for approximately $2.95 million, which involves claims related to various taxes and fees. This settlement resolves disputes over gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, commercial rents taxes, and business registration fees.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit and claims filed by Chime Financial, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,949,467; the lawsuit was filed on February 28, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-612727; entitled Chime Financial, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the claims were filed on May 29, 2024, and February 4, 2025; the lawsuit and claims involve claims for refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes, and business registration fees; other material terms of the settlement relate to Chime Financial, Inc.’s filing position with respect to City taxes.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0