Legislation

This legislation aims to address open-air drug dealing in San Francisco by prioritizing investigations, arrests, and prosecutions related to these activities, while also focusing on reducing the supply of opioids. It requests reports from the Police Command Staff and the District Attorney on their strategies and actions.

Hearing to consider the City's comprehensive strategy to prioritize the investigation, arrests, charging and prosecution of San Francisco's rampant open-air street-level drug dealing rings, as well as cutting off the supply of deadly opioids; and requesting the Police Command Staff and the District Attorney to report.

This motion is to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Timothy Kojo Minta to serve on the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board until January 24, 2024. The board oversees community investment and infrastructure projects in San Francisco.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayoral nomination for appointment of Timothy Kojo Minta to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure), term ending January 24, 2024.

The ordinance designates the Parkside Branch Library as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation and recognition within the community. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Parkside Branch Library, situated within McCoppin Square Park, 1200 Taraval Street, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2351, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance allows for the conversion of non-residential spaces to residential use in Downtown San Francisco, streamlining various requirements and permitting new types of commercial uses to help revitalize the area. It also simplifies sign permitting and historic preservation reviews, while increasing flexibility for large projects and adaptive reuse of buildings.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) facilitate residential uses Downtown by authorizing the conversion of non-residential uses to residential use in C (Commercial) zoning districts, and exempting such projects from requirements for rear yard, open space, streetscape improvements, dwelling unit exposure, off-street freight loading, curb cuts for vehicular access, bike parking, transportation demand management, dwelling unit mix, and Intermediate Length Occupancy controls, permitting live work units in such project, streamlining administrative approvals for projects in the C-3 zoning district, and modifying the dimensional limits on exemptions to height restrictions for mechanical equipment, elevator, stair, and mechanical penthouses; 2) economically revitalize Downtown by adding Flexible Workspace as a defined use, authorizing large scale retail uses in the C-3 zoning district, allowing window displays in the C-3 zoning district, allowing Flexible Workspace as an active ground floor commercial use along certain street frontages in C-3 zoning districts, allowing accessory storage in any C zoning district, allowing the temporary installation for 60 days of certain signs in the C-3-R district, allowing temporary non-residential uses in vacant spaces for up to one year, including formula retail, reducing density limits for Residential Dwelling Units and Senior Housing in the C-2 zoning districts east of or fronting Franklin Street/13th Street and north of Townsend Street, principally permitting Laboratory, Life Science, Agricultural and Beverage Processing, and Animal Hospitals in C-2 zoning districts, principally permitting Senior Housing, Residential Care Facilities, Outdoor Entertainment, Open Recreation Areas, Animal Hospitals, and Trade Schools in the C-3 zoning district, allowing formula retail as a ground floor use on Market Street, principally permitting office and design professional uses on the second floor and higher in the C-3-R zoning district, and requiring consideration of office vacancy in consideration of granting exceptions in the Transit Center Commercial Special Use District; 3) streamline sign permitting citywide and in the C-3 and portions of the C-2 districts by allowing for the repair and rehabilitation of certain neon signs, and exempting existing business signs in the C-3 zoning district from certain zoning controls; 4) streamline Historic Preservation review of minor permits to alter for awnings, as may be delegated by the Historic Preservation Commission; 5) increase threshold for large projects subject to commercial to residential ratios in the C-3-O district, and provide alternatives to on-site open space in certain C-3 districts by allowing for payment of an in lieu fee as an alternative to providing open space; 6) facilitate residential adaptive reuse by amending the Building Code to add standards for adaptive reuse of non-residential buildings; and 7) principally permit formula retail and waive size limitations for such uses on a portion of Showplace Square Area (555-9th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3781, Lot No. 003); 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.

This ordinance allocates $759,000 from CleanPowerSF revenue and $848,220 in grant funds to support capital improvements and implement programs aimed at providing renewable energy options for disadvantaged communities in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The focus is on enhancing access to green energy through the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff Programs.

Ordinance appropriating $759,000 of CleanPowerSF revenue for CleanPowerSF Capital Improvements and $848,220 in California Public Utilities Commission grant funds to implement the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This ordinance allows San Francisco to opt out of a state law that mandates listing the names of supporters and opponents of local ballot measures on the ballot for elections in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and beyond, pending Board of Supervisors approval. It aims to provide more flexibility in how ballot measures are presented to voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to opt out of state law that would require the names of supporters and opponents of a local ballot measure to be listed in the ballot statement or question for the measure for any election held in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and for future elections subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This resolution allows the Office of Cannabis to accept and use a $3 million grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for public health and safety initiatives related to Proposition 64, covering the period from May 1, 2023, to October 31, 2028. It also authorizes the Office to manage the agreement and any future changes on behalf of the city.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $3,000,000 from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program for a term of May 1, 2023, through October 31, 2028; and authorizing the Office of Cannabis to execute the agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections, and any extensions, amendments, or contracts subsequent thereto on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco.

The resolution approves an amendment to the lease for Chowder Hut Restaurant, extending the deadline for improvements to March 31, 2024, and increasing the required investment for renovations by $100,000. It also allows the Port Executive Director to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving second amendment to Port Commission Lease L-16997 (“Lease”) with Andre Boudin Bakeries, Inc., a California corporation, dba Chowder Hut Restaurant, located at 2860 Taylor Street, Seawall Lot (SWL) 301 for approximately 5,400 square feet of restaurant space that extends the deadline to March 31, 2024, changes the scope, and increases the minimum investment required for certain Tenant Improvements by $100,000 from $800,000 to $900,000; and to authorize the Port Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate its lease and license with D & G Company, LLC for space at 300 Jefferson Street. It also gives the Executive Director of the Port the authority to make minor changes to the termination agreement as needed, without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a termination agreement for Port Lease No. L-14630 and Port License No.14651 between the Port of San Francisco and D & G Company, LLC dba Lou’s Pier 47 for space located at 300 Jefferson Street; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

The resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate its lease and license with 340 Jefferson, LLC for the restaurant and patio at 340 Jefferson Street. It also permits the Executive Director to make minor amendments to the termination agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement for Port Lease No. L-8969 and Port License No. E-13772 between the Port of San Francisco and 340 Jefferson, LLC dba Pompei’s Grotto, for the restaurant premises and the associated front patio located at 340 Jefferson Street; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution allows GSW Arena LLC to use certain curb and metered parking spaces near the Chase Center for 10 years, with potential extensions, generating over $1 million in revenue for the city starting August 1, 2023. It also authorizes the Port's Executive Director to make minor changes to the license as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission License No. 17036 with GSW Arena LLC for the non-exclusive use of white and yellow zone curb spaces and metered parking spaces on Port streets in and around the Chase Center on game and special event days for an initial term of 10 years with two five-year extension options and with anticipated revenues from this License to exceed $1,000,000 to commence on August 1, 2023; to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Port Commission License No. 17036 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows Ales Unlimited LLC to transfer a liquor license for selling beer and wine at their location on Webster Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine public premises liquor license to Ales Unlimited LLC, doing business as Ales Unlimited, located at 2398 Webster Street (District 2), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

This resolution renames part of Palo Alto Avenue to La Avanzada Street and changes the remaining section to Dellbrook Avenue. The changes affect the segment from 241 Palo Alto Avenue to Dellbrook Avenue and the section between Dellbrook Avenue and Clarendon Avenue.

Resolution renaming a segment of Palo Alto Avenue to La Avanzada Street from its new terminus at 241 Palo Alto Avenue westward to its intersection with Dellbrook Avenue and renaming the remaining segment of Palo Alto Avenue between its intersection with Dellbrook Avenue and its westward terminus at Clarendon Avenue to Dellbrook Avenue.

This resolution supports a California Senate bill that allows the San Francisco Bay Area to raise funds to address a potential budget shortfall for public transportation. It also mandates improvements in transit safety, cleanliness, and reliability.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 532, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, enabling the San Francisco Bay Area to raise funds to prevent a medium-term public transportation operations budget shortfall while requiring transit safety, cleanliness, and reliability improvements.

This resolution designates the Grand Theater at 2665 Mission Street as a landmark, which provides it with protections under the city's Planning Code. This means any changes to the building will require additional review to preserve its historical significance.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of the Grand Theater, located at 2665 Mission Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3637, Lot No. 023.

This resolution supports the preservation of Anchor Brewing Company's legacy and its workers, while also advocating for the maintenance of specific zoning and spaces for production, distribution, and repair at two designated locations. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution urging the continuation of Anchor Brewing Company’s legacy, supporting Anchor workers, and preserving Production, Distribution, and Repair zoning and spaces at 1705 Mariposa Street and 495 De Haro Street.

This resolution urges social media platforms like Meta, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to better enforce their community standards to remove content that promotes guns, violence, racism, and hate. It has been passed by the city to encourage safer online environments.

Resolution urging Social Media Platforms to enforce their Community Standards and/or Guidelines to prevent and eliminate content promoting guns, violence, racism, hate, or any other content that violates the Community Standards and/or Guidelines through their platforms on Meta, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, among other products and services.

This ordinance creates a special use district for the redevelopment of a cultural center at Wawona Street and 45th Avenue, including updates to the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and consistency with the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2513, Lot No. 026) to facilitate the redevelopment of a cultural center; amending the Zoning Map to show the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District; amending the Local Coastal Program to add the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District, subject to certification by the California Coastal Commission; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for Coolwater SF LLC, operating as Slake San Francisco Bottle and Sundry, at 3239 Balboa Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premises-to-premises transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Coolwater SF LLC, doing business as Slake San Francisco Bottle and Sundry, located at 3239 Balboa Street (District 1), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

This motion appoints Clinton Loftman and Lenelle Suliguin to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development, with their terms ending in February 2025 and February 2026, respectively. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Clinton Loftman, term ending February 23, 2025, and Lenelle Suliguin, term ending February 23, 2026, to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development.

This resolution approves the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure and allows the agency to issue bonds up to $75 million to finance its obligations. It aims to support ongoing community development efforts in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (“OCII”) operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency; and approving the issuance by OCII of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $75,000,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of OCII’s enforceable obligations.

This resolution approves an increase of $31 million to a grant for the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program, raising the total grant to about $61 million and extending the program's duration until June 30, 2025. It also allows the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor changes to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Mid-Market Foundation, for management of the Mid-Market /Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program; to increase the grant amount by $31,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $61,090,570 and to extend the term from October 15, 2023, for a total period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025; effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

This resolution allows Verizon Wireless to install wireless telecommunications equipment on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue for San Francisco. It also confirms that the project meets environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership,d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the City of San Francisco to enter into agreements with Mobilitie, LLC for the installation of wireless antennas on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and Mobilitie, LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the City of San Francisco to enter into agreements with ExteNet Systems, LLC to install wireless telecommunications equipment on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and ExteNet Systems, LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the City of San Francisco to enter into agreements with Crown Castle Fiber LLC for installing wireless telecommunications equipment on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and Crown Castle Fiber LLC for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the City of San Francisco to enter into agreements with AT&T for the installation of wireless equipment on city poles for 12 years, potentially generating over $1 million in revenue. It also confirms that the project meets environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Resolution approving execution of Master License Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (dba AT&T) for the installation of wireless telecommunications antennae and equipment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) poles, each for a term of 12 years and resulting in revenues that could exceed $1,000,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The resolution designates specific newspapers as official outreach periodicals for various communities in San Francisco, including the LGBTQ+ community and several neighborhoods. It aims to enhance communication and outreach for these communities through targeted advertising for the fiscal year 2023-2024.

Resolution designating Bar Media, Inc. (dba Bay Area Reporter) to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro, Noe Valley, and Duboce Triangle neighborhoods; Wind Newspaper to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese Community and Wind Newspaper and Sing Tao Daily to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinatown, Richmond, Sunset, Portola, Visitacion Valley, Excelsior, Outer Mission, Tenderloin, Oceanview, Ingleside, and Merced Heights neighborhoods; Acción Latina (dba El Tecolote Newspaper) and El Reportero to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Mission, Excelsior, and Outer Mission neighborhoods; Sullivan Communications (dba San Francisco Bay Times) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro neighborhood; and Hearst Communications, Inc. (dba San Francisco Chronicle) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for all other underrepresented communities; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This resolution designates The San Francisco Examiner as the official newspaper for the City and County of San Francisco to publish all official advertisements for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It has been passed and is now in effect.

Resolution designating Clinton Reilly Communications, dba The San Francisco Examiner, to be the official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for all official advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to use $600,000 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to help residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the SoMa area until June 30, 2024. The funding is intended to address various impacts of these challenges.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $600,000 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa for a term to commence effective upon approval of this Resolution through June 30, 2024.

The resolution supports Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to modernize California's behavioral healthcare system, which includes updating the Mental Health Services Act and a $4.68 billion bond to create at least 10,000 new behavioral health beds. It has passed and aims to improve mental health services across the state.

Resolution supporting Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2024 ballot initiative proposal to modernize California’s behavioral healthcare system, which includes California State Senate Bill No. 326, an update of the Mental Health Services Act authored by Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman, and California State Assembly Bill No. 531, a bill authored by Jacqui Irwin that would place before the voters a $4.68 billion General Obligation Bond intended to build at least 10,000 new behavioral health beds across California community treatment campuses and facilities.

This ordinance requires a minimum number of residential units to be built in certain zoning districts, promoting higher density housing development. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require minimum residential density, in Residential-Mixed (RM), Residential Commercial (RC), and Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) Districts except for Residential-Transit Oriented - Mission (RTO-M) Districts; 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.

The ordinance allows for easier conversion between certain types of uses, like Production, Distribution and Repair, and Institutional Community activities, in smaller buildings (under 25,000 square feet) in specific neighborhoods. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt from the limitations on conversion of certain Production, Distribution and Repair (“PDR”), Institutional Community, and Arts Activities uses in the Eastern Neighborhoods Plans Areas (Mission, Eastern SoMa, Western SoMa, and Central SoMa), changes of use from one of those uses to another of those uses or to Institutional uses, in buildings under 25,000 ground floor square feet; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance restricts private vehicles from using a section of John F. Shelley Drive in McLaren Park, specifically between the Upper Reservoir Parking Lot and Mansell Street. The aim is to enhance safety and accessibility in that area.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles from a portion of John F. Shelley Drive, between the Upper Reservoir Parking Lot and Mansell Street, in McLaren Park.

This resolution designates a section of Mission Street as "Elsie Tonelli Street" to honor her contributions to the San Francisco community. The new street name will be located between Santa Rosa Avenue and Excelsior Avenue.

Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “Elsie Tonelli Street” to Mission Street between Santa Rosa Avenue and Excelsior Avenue in recognition of her contribution to San Francisco as a local figure.

This resolution initiates a process to amend the landmark designation of San Francisco Fire Station No. 44 at 1298 Girard Street. It aims to update its historical status under the city's Planning Code.

Resolution initiating an amendment to the landmark designation of the San Francisco Fire Station No. 44, located at 1298 Girard Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6194, Lot No. 010, under Article 10 of the Planning Code.

This resolution allows the Director of Property to amend the lease for the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market to allocate city funds for improvements outlined in the Produce Market Reinvestment Plan. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a first amendment to the current lease (“Lease”) for the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, located near 2095 Jerrold Avenue (generally bordering Highway 280 and Innes and Kirkwood Avenues, and Toland and Rankin Streets), with the San Francisco Market Corporation to distribute City funds to support the development of certain elements of the Produce Market Reinvestment Plan; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the contemplated transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; authorizing the Director of Property to execute a first amendment to the Lease, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Lease, as defined herein; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the First Amendment or this Resolution.

This ordinance waives fees for awning replacements, new awning installations, and business signs applied for in May 2023 and May 2024. It also clarifies that these waivers are based on the application date rather than the issuance date.

Ordinance amending the Planning, Building, and Fire Codes to codify the annual waiver of awning replacement fees and awning sign fees applied for during the month of May, to annually waive fees for Business Signs and new awning installations applied for during the months of May 2023 and May 2024, and to indicate that the Planning Code, Building, and Fire Code waivers pertaining to pedestrian street lighting as well as awning replacement, awning installation, and awning sign fees are keyed to permit application in May rather than permit issuance in May; 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.

The ordinance modifies how development impact fees are calculated and paid, allowing certain projects to defer fees until occupancy and exempting some projects from fees for three years. It also updates the Planning Code to support existing fees for community services and infrastructure.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) modify the annual indexing of certain development impact fees, with the exception of inclusionary housing fees; 2) provide that the type and rates of applicable development impact fees, with the exception of inclusionary housing fees, shall be determined at the time of project approval; 3) exempt eligible development projects in PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) Districts, and the C-2 (Community Business) and C-3 (Downtown Commercial) Zoning Districts from all development impact fees for a three-year period; 4) allow payment of development impact fees, with the exception of fees deposited in the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund, to be deferred until issuance of the first certificate of occupancy; and 5) adopt the San Francisco Citywide Nexus Analysis supporting existing development impact fees for recreation and open space, childcare facilities, complete streets, and transit infrastructure and making conforming revisions to Article 4 of the Planning Code; amending the Building Code to allow payment of development impact fees, with the exception of fees deposited in the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund, to be deferred until issuance of the first certificate of occupancy and repealing the fee deferral surcharge; 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.

This resolution officially accepts the final plans and studies for creating a San Francisco Municipal Financial Corporation and a Public Bank. It outlines the governance and business strategies for these financial entities aimed at supporting local economic development.

Resolution accepting receipt of the San Francisco Reinvestment Working Group’s Final Governance Plan, Business Plan and Viability Study for a San Francisco Municipal Financial Corporation and Final Governance Plan, Business Plan and Viability Study for a San Francisco Public Bank.

This resolution officially designates September 29, 2023, as Korean Chuseok Day in San Francisco and acknowledges the Korean Center, Inc. for its support of the Korean American community. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution recognizing September 29, 2023, as Korean Chuseok Day and honoring the Korean Center, Inc. for its contributions to the Korean American community in the City and County of San Francisco.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Dominica Henderson to serve on the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors until March 1, 2026. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Dominica Henderson to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2026.

This motion appoints Ruth Barajas, Tiffany Jackson, and Bartolomy Pantoja to the Committee on City Workforce Alignment, with their terms set to expire on November 6, 2025. The residency requirement for Barajas and Jackson has been waived.

Motion appointing Ruth Barajas (residency requirement waived), Tiffany Jackson (residency requirement waived), and Bartolomy Pantoja, terms expiring November 6, 2025, to the Committee on City Workforce Alignment.

This motion reverses the Planning Department's decision that a project at 1151 Washington Street does not need an environmental review. As a result, the project will now undergo a more thorough examination of its potential environmental impacts.

Motion adopting findings to reverse the Planning Department’s determination that the proposed project located at 1151 Washington Street is categorically exempt from environmental review.

This ordinance creates a program that offers forgivable loans to help low, moderate, and middle-income first-time homebuyers purchase a home in San Francisco. It also establishes a fund and requires the Human Rights Commission to set up policies for issuing and managing these loans.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Forgivable Loan for First-Time Homebuyers Program and the Forgivable Loan for First-Time Homebuyers Fund to assist low, moderate, and middle-income first-time homebuyers who would otherwise not be able to purchase a primary residence in San Francisco; and to require the Human Rights Commission, in consultation with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to establish policies and procedures to issue and possibly forgive loans from the Fund, and to provide oversight, monitoring, and forgiveness of such loans.

This motion was intended to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, with a term set to end on July 1, 2026. However, the motion has been withdrawn and will not proceed.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, term ending July 1, 2026.

This ordinance updates various city codes to clarify the roles and authority of several city commissions and departments, ensuring they align with current state and local laws. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations in these changes.

Ordinance amending the Public Works, Administrative, Police, Health, and Building Codes to clarify the authority of the Public Works Commission, the Sanitation and Streets Commission, the Department of Public Works, and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; amending said Codes to provide clarifications, corrections, and updates consistent with changes in state and local laws; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution accepts the final plans and studies for establishing a San Francisco Municipal Financial Corporation and a Public Bank. It outlines the governance, business strategies, and financial viability of these entities.

A Resolution to accept the Reinvestment Working Group’s (RWG) Final Governance Plan, Business Plan and Viability Study for a San Francisco Municipal Financial Corporation and Final Governance Plan, Business Plan and Viability Study for a San Francisco Public Bank.

This resolution approves an emergency declaration allowing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to contract for repairs on Cherry Lake Road and Hetch Hetchy Road, which were damaged by severe winter storms. The total cost for these emergency repairs is estimated to be up to $20 million.

Resolution approving an emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to contract resources to repair the road failures on Cherry Lake Road and Hetch Hetchy Road, which were damaged by above normal precipitation and a series of recent winter storms, with a total estimated emergency contract cost not to exceed $20,000,000.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to seek a grant of up to $9,409,600 from the state for a property at 42 Otis Street. The funding is intended to support housing initiatives for the homeless in San Francisco.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a Homekey Grant for the property located at 42 Otis Street in an amount not to exceed $9,409,600 on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution approves a 20-year agreement between the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and the San Francisco Housing Authority to provide housing vouchers for families exiting homelessness, potentially generating over $50 million for the city. It also allows for minor changes to the agreement without significantly altering the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement between the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) and the San Francisco Housing Authority for a term of 20 years from June 15, 2023, through June 14, 2043, with anticipated estimated revenue to the City of $50,000,000 or more for 50 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 project-based vouchers at 333-12th Street for families exiting homelessness; and authorizing HSH to enter into additions, amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves the list of projects that will receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for the fiscal year 2023-2024, as mandated by California Senate Bill 1. The funding is intended for road repair and maintenance in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the list of projects to be funded by Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds as established by California Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

This resolution waives certain fees for the Brotherhood Way Greenway Beautification Project, including the Major Encroachment Permit fee and ongoing street improvement fees. It aims to support the project's development without financial burdens related to these permits.

Resolution of intent to waive the Major Encroachment Permit fee and ongoing fees, including the street improvement permit, annual assessment, and street improvement annual assessment fees, for the Brotherhood Way Greenway Beautification Project.

This resolution establishes the Excelsior Community Benefit District, allowing property assessments to be collected for 10 years starting in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to fund local improvements. It includes specific conditions and environmental findings related to the district.

Resolution to establish the property-based business improvement district known as the “Excelsior Community Benefit District,” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for 10 years commencing with Fiscal Year 2023-2024, subject to conditions as specified, and making environmental findings.

This resolution allows Qualia Entertainment Inc. to obtain a liquor license for their music venue, Arena SF, at 2565 Mission Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure responsible operation.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Qualia Entertainment Inc., to do business as Arena SF located at 2565 Mission Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows The Epicurean Trader, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at 2240 Market Street, determining it benefits the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premises-to-premises transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to The Epicurean Trader, Inc., doing business as The Epicurean Trader, located at 2240 Market Street (District 8), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

This resolution supports Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal for a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution aimed at establishing key gun safety measures. It has been officially passed by the San Francisco city government.

Resolution supporting California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to enshrine fundamental, broadly supported gun safety measures into law.

This resolution allows the Adult Probation Department to use a $507,470 grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Mobile Probation Service Centers Program, covering the period from May 1, 2023, to September 30, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Adult Probation Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $507,470 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Mobile Probation Service Centers Grant Program funded through The Budget Act of 2022 (Assembly Bill No. 178), for the period of May 1, 2023, through September 30, 2027.

This legislation is a hearing to discuss San Francisco's plan to tackle car break-ins. It requests reports from various city departments, including the Mayor's Office and the Police Department, on their strategies and actions.

Hearing to discuss the City's comprehensive plan to address car break-ins; and requesting the Mayor's Office, Police Department, Office of the District Attorney, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Department of Emergency Management to report.

The resolution allows the Port to bypass competitive bidding for a real estate deal with Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized, LLC to develop a mixed-use property at Seawall Lot 300/301 and Pier 45, which will include various attractions and amenities related to the fishing and seafood industry. It also encourages the Port to involve local community members in the project's design and to negotiate an exclusive agreement with the developer.

Resolution exempting from the competitive bidding policy set forth in Administrative Code, Section 2.6-1, the potential real estate transaction involving Port property at Seawall Lot 300/301 and Pier 45 with Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized, LLC, for development of a mixed use property that includes an experiential museum, events center, public plaza, expanded limited vehicular access resilient waterfront promenade, a combination winery/brewery/distillery, and short term vacation rental project celebrating, highlighting, and supporting the fishing and seafood industry of Fisherman’s Wharf and increasing public access to and enjoyment of the Bay; urging the Port and Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized, LLC to engage in outreach to affected and interested neighbors, community members and other stakeholders to ensure that the proposed project is designed with public input; and urging the Port Director, with the assistance of Port staff, the City Attorney’s Office and other City officials to take all actions needed to negotiate an exclusive negotiating agreement and a term sheet with Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized, LLC on a sole source basis, consistent with this Resolution.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Lydia So to serve on the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors until March 1, 2025. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Lydia So to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2025.

This motion supports the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Planning Commission approval for a conditional use authorization for a project at 301 Toland Street. It formally adopts findings that back this disapproval.

Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21278, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-011241CUA, for a proposed project at 301 Toland Street.

This resolution approves the Annual Report for the SoMa West Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with regulations governing property and business improvement districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an Annual Report for the SoMa West Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the Annual Report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2021-2022, as required by state law. It ensures compliance with the management agreement between the district and the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an Annual Report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the Annual Report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2021-2022, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for the district's operations and activities.

Resolution receiving and approving an Annual Report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the Annual Report for the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2021-2022, as required by state law. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an Annual Report for the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution allows ODC Theater at 3153-17th Street to obtain a special liquor license for serving alcohol, which is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on this license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-64 special on-sale general theater liquor license to ODC, doing business as the ODC Theater, located at 3153-17th Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

The ordinance changes the name of a special zoning district to include both family and senior housing and allows for increased housing density on certain corner lots in specific residential districts. It also extends development benefits to additional residential areas and updates the zoning map accordingly.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the title of the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District to the Family and Senior Housing Opportunity Special Use District (“SUD”); authorize within the SUD the greater of up to six units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on individual Corner Lots in RH (Residential House) Districts, the greater of up to 18 units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on Corner Lots resulting from three lot mergers in RH-1 districts, and the greater of up to 12 units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on Corner Lots resulting from two lot mergers in RH-1 districts; extend various development and streamlining benefits, including lot merger benefits, to RM-1 (Residential, Mixed), RH-2, and RH-3 Districts within the area of the SUD bounded by the Great Highway, Lincoln Way, 19th Avenue, and Sloat Boulevard; and refine project eligibility criteria in the SUD; amending the Zoning Map to reflect the renamed Family and Senior Housing Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The hearing aims to address the rising reports of sexual assault and harassment in San Francisco public schools and gather data on gender-based violence and available resources for students. It requests reports from various city departments and the school district on their responses and support systems for affected students.

Hearing to discuss San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and City departments' responses to the increased student reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of gender-based violence at SFUSD schools, and requesting data and information pertaining to gender-based violence in public schools and resources made available to students, via partnerships with SFUSD or community-based organization partners, that support survivors of sexual assault or harassment and promote safe and healthy environment in our schools; and requesting SFUSD, Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention, and Department on the Status of Women to report.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss public safety in San Francisco's parks and playgrounds, focusing on alternatives to police involvement, like Park Rangers and community security measures. It requests reports from the Recreation and Park Department and the Committee on Information Technology on these topics.

Hearing on public safety and calls for service at San Francisco's parks and playgrounds, specifically, to explore non-police public safety resources such as Park Rangers, community security cameras and lighting; and requesting the Recreation and Park Department and Committee on Information Technology to report.

This hearing reviews the city's response to motor vehicle stunt driving and updates on an ordinance aimed at enforcing laws against reckless driving and speed contests. It also requests reports from the Municipal Transportation Agency, Police Department, and Public Works on these issues.

Hearing to review the response to Motor Vehicle Stunt Driving and receive updates on the Ordinance amending the Police and Transportation Codes to establish a City policy to protect the health and safety of residents by enforcing state laws prohibiting reckless driving, motor vehicle speed contests, and exhibitions involving stunt and tricks with vehicles; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency, Police Department, and Public Works to report.

This legislation is a hearing to evaluate traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco. It requests reports from the Police Department and the Municipal Transportation Agency on these issues.

Hearing on the state of traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco; and requesting the Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency to report.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to use up to $114,800 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to support residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the South of Market area until June 30, 2024. The funding aims to address various impacts of community changes in that neighborhood.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of up to $114,800 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa for a term to commence effective upon approval this Resolution through June 30, 2024.

The resolution declares two city properties as exempt surplus land and affirms their use for developing 100% affordable housing with some commercial space. It also establishes a long-term ground lease for the properties with specific financial terms and confirms the Planning Department's approval for the projects under state legislation.

Resolution 1) declaring the City’s real property located at 1939 Market Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3501, Lot No. 006) (“1939 Market Property”) and 1515 South Van Ness Avenue (“1515 SVN” Property, and together with the 1939 Market Property, collectively, the “Property”) as Exempt Surplus Land under California Government Code, Sections 25539.4 and 54221(f)(1)(A); 2) affirming use of the Property by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) for the development as 100% affordable housing with ancillary commercial space; 3) affirming MOHCD’s intent to convey the Property under a long term ground lease with an annual base rent of $100 annual lease monitoring fee of $15,000 and restricting the Property for affordable housing and ancillary commercial space; and 4) affirming the Planning Department’s approval of the projects developed on the Property under Senate Bill (SB) No. 35 or Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2162.

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss the creation of a property-based assessment district called the Excelsior Community Benefit District. The hearing is set for July 11, 2023, to evaluate the proposal under California law and local regulations.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on July 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to consider establishment of a property-based assessment district to be known as the Excelsior Community Benefit District, pursuant to the California Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600 et seq.), and City and County of San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, Article 15; scheduled pursuant to the Resolution No. 235-23 contained in File No. 230386; adopted on May 2, 2023.

This hearing is to address objections regarding unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street. If upheld, the report will be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and added to the city's General Fund.

Hearing to consider objections to a report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street), and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-091 (File No. 230626), approved June 13, 2023.

This resolution aimed to confirm a report of unpaid real property transfer tax for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street and direct its collection to the city's General Fund. The resolution has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street), and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

The motion was intended to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, with a term ending on July 1, 2026. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not proceed.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, term ending July 1, 2026.

The ordinance designates The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples at 2041 Larkin Street as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under the Planning Code. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples, at 2041 Larkin Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0572, Lot No. 003, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves the interim budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It allows the agency, which continues the work of the former San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, to operate and fund its programs.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2023-2024 Interim Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.