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Resolution#220886
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution urges the SFMTA to collect more data and create better metrics for its Taxi Upfront Fare Pilot program. It also requires the SFMTA to provide quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors to enhance outcomes for taxi drivers.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors to track additional data and develop additional program metrics for its Taxi Upfront Fare Pilot program and continue to submit a quarterly report to the Board of Supervisors to ensure improved outcomes and benefits for taxi drivers.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
6-0 /2
Resolution#220891
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, 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 Noe Valley Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#220889
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It confirms that the district has met its reporting obligations.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
6-0 /1
Resolution#220890
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. 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 Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0 /1
Resolution#220893
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. 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 Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
6-0 /1
Resolution#220894
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for community benefit districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#220904
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution allows Conary and Murphy LLC to transfer a liquor license for Murphy’s Pub at 217 Kearny Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the transfer for a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license, converted from a Type-47 on-sale general for bona find eating place liquor license, to Conary and Murphy LLC, to do business as Murphy’s Pub, located at 217 Kearny Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#220909
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution allows Expensify, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for their lounge at 88 Kearny Street, which is intended to benefit the public by providing a venue for social and business gatherings. It has been officially approved by the city.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise/person-to-person transfer, also known as a “Double Transfer,” for a Type-57 special on-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Expensify, Inc., to do business as Expensify Lounge located at 88 Kearny Street, 16th Floor (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#220929
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to extend its contract with Bar None Auction for auction services for an additional year, increasing the total anticipated revenue from the contract to $2.1 million. The contract will now run from October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment 2 to Contract 1000024326 with Bar None Auction for auction services on an as-needed basis; extending the duration by one year for a total contract duration of four years from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2023, with an increase in anticipated revenue of $800,000 for a total anticipated revenue amount of $2,100,000.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Motion#220905
Jul 29, 2022

This motion approves the mayor's nomination of Rachael Tanner to continue serving on the Planning Commission until June 30, 2026. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the mayoral nomination for the reappointment of Rachael Tanner to the Planning Commission, for a term ending June 30, 2026.

Governance & Elections
Passed
8-1
Hearing#220505
Jul 29, 2022

This hearing will discuss the findings and recommendations from the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on improving San Francisco's capital construction program through best practices and collaboration. The hearing is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Hearing on the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Shovel Ready: Best Practices and Collaboration to Improve San Francisco's Capital Construction Program"

Business & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Pending Committee Action
4-0
Motion#220866
Jul 29, 2022

This motion allows for the creation of written arguments for and against a ballot measure, as well as rebuttals, to be presented to voters in the upcoming November 8, 2022, election. It has been approved and will facilitate informed voting on the measure.

Motion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters for the November 8, 2022, Consolidated General Election.

Governance & Elections
Passed
10-0
Hearing#220903
Jul 29, 2022

This legislation involves a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of recent renovations at the Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, as well as to assess compliance with reporting requirements by the Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation. It also seeks recommendations to prevent future issues and ensure proper management of city-funded capital improvement projects.

Hearing on the report of the performance audit on the recent capital improvements at the City-owned Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, determination on how effective and economical Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation's (PPPC) processes were, whether the PPPC Board's reporting of the renovation to the City complied with requirements, and recommendations to avoid similar problems at the Portsmouth Square Garage and ensure proper execution and delivery of future capital improvement projects funded by the City, Recreation and Park Department; and requesting the Controller's Office and the Recreation and Park Department to report.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan
no vote
Resolution#220395
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom to stop issuing a safety certificate for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) until the company is held accountable for its past actions. It reflects concerns about PG&E's safety practices and their impact on the community.

Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom to halt the issuance of a safety certificate until Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is held accountable for its actions.

Honorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
7-0
Resolution#220827
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution calls on federal health agencies to speed up the buying and distribution of monkeypox vaccines, focusing on high-risk populations and removing obstacles to treatment. It has been passed by the San Francisco city government.

Resolution urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Health and Human Services to urgently accelerate the purchasing and distribution of monkeypox vaccines, prioritize vaccine access for populations at the highest risk of contracting the virus, and eliminate administrative barriers to treatment.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
5-0
Resolution#220829
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution supports Starbucks workers in San Francisco who want to form a union and calls on Starbucks to allow them to organize without facing threats or intimidation. It encourages the company to accept a process called card check neutrality, which simplifies union formation.

Resolution supporting workers at Starbucks in San Francisco who are attempting to form a union and urging Starbucks to accept card check neutrality and allow their workforce to discuss unionization free from threats, intimidation, anti-union propaganda, and lawsuits.

Business & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Resolution#220832
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution encourages public service employees to seek student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and calls on the federal government to eliminate all student debt. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution urging public service employees to apply for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and further urging the Federal Government to cancel all student debt.

Honorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220833
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution honors the 125th anniversary of the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council. It recognizes the council's contributions to the city's construction industry and labor movement.

Resolution commemorating the 125th anniversary of the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council.

Land Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220830
Jul 29, 2022

This resolution encourages the District Attorney's office to keep the Innocence Commission active, which was created in September 2020 to review potential wrongful convictions. The aim is to ensure that justice is served and to prevent innocent individuals from being imprisoned.

Resolution urging the District Attorney’s office to continue the Innocence Commission, established in September 2020.

Public SafetyGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
10-0
Resolution#220514
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution allows the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to establish parking rates at the Golden Gate Park Concourse Garage and Kezar Parking Lot. It also permits the Recreation and Park Department to modify its lease to cover three hours of free parking for participants in specific museum programs.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to begin setting rates for parking at the Golden Gate Park Concourse Garage and Kezar Parking Lot, pursuant to Park Code, Section 6.14; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend its lease agreement with the Music Concourse Community Partnership to allow the Recreation and Park Department to pay for three hours of free parking on behalf of participants using the Museums for All and Discover and Go programs at the California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Hearing#220436
Jul 28, 2022

This hearing will examine the conditions at the Psychiatric Emergency Services unit at San Francisco General Hospital and private psychiatric emergency services. It also requests reports from various city departments and organizations involved in mental health services.

Hearing on conditions at the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) unit at San Francisco General Hospital and private psychiatric emergency services; and requesting the Department of Public Health, SEIU 1021, Street Crisis Response Team, Police Department, and Hospital Council to report.

Public SafetyTransportationPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
1-0 /1
Resolution#220739
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution urges city agencies to hold a public town hall within two weeks of a traffic fatality to share information about the incident and allow residents to ask questions. It aims to improve transparency and community engagement in response to traffic deaths.

Resolution urging the Department of Public Health, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Police Department to amend the City’s Vision Zero Traffic Fatality Protocol to include a public town hall within two weeks of a traffic fatality, at which information regarding the fatal incident is presented to the public and agency representatives are available to answer questions.

Public SafetyTransportationPublic Health
By Shamann Walton
1-0 /1
Ordinance#220703
Jul 28, 2022

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#220543
Jul 28, 2022

This ordinance allows for the closure of a section of Michigan Street to improve the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, pending approval from the SFMTA Board of Directors. It also transfers the vacated area from Public Works to SFMTA and confirms that the actions comply with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298 to the north and west, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4310 to the east, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south, conditioned upon the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Board of Directors’ approval of the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area to SFMTA, to facilitate the improvement of the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area from Public Works to SFMTA, subject to the approval of the SFMTA Board of Directors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#220706
Jul 28, 2022

This ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements for the Potrero HOPE SF Project, including parts of 25th and Connecticut Streets, for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting an irrevocable offer of public improvements associated with Potrero HOPE SF Project, Phase 1, including portions of 25th Street and Connecticut Street (“Phase 1 Public Infrastructure”); dedicating the Phase 1 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating such public infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” to establish official sidewalk width on the abovementioned street areas; accepting the Phase 1 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#220707
Jul 28, 2022

The ordinance accepts public infrastructure and real property improvements related to the Sunnydale HOPE SF project, designating them for public use and establishing official street and sidewalk specifications. It also ensures the City will maintain this infrastructure while complying with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting an irrevocable offer of public infrastructure and real property associated with Sunnydale HOPE SF Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 public infrastructure improvements, including the improvements described and depicted in Public Works Permit No. 19IE-00564 and subsequent Instructional Bulletins (“Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 Required Infrastructure”); declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 Required Infrastructure to public use; designating such public infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” to establish official sidewalk width on the abovementioned street areas; accepting the Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 Required Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#211131
Jul 28, 2022

This ordinance defines "core delivery service" for food delivery companies and allows them to charge restaurants a maximum of 15% per order fee for this service without additional costs. It also requires these companies to inform restaurants about this option and to clearly outline all fees in their contracts.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to define core delivery service to mean a service that both lists a covered establishment on all of a third-party food delivery service’s platforms, including websites and mobile applications, and facilitates and/or performs delivery of food and/or beverages from the establishment; to exempt from the 15% cap on per-order fees, starting January 31, 2023, third-party food delivery services that offer restaurants the option to obtain only core delivery service at a cost of no more than 15% of the purchase price of an online order without requiring the purchase of additional services, and that notify all covered establishments with which the third-party food delivery services have an existing contract of this option no later than December 1, 2022; and to require that contracts between a third-party food delivery service and a covered establishment clearly define the fees, commissions, or charges associated with contracted services.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
12-0
Ordinance#220819
Jul 28, 2022

The ordinance authorizes a $10 million settlement with Endo Health Solutions and related companies for their role in misleadingly marketing opioids and contributing to the opioid crisis in San Francisco. The settlement includes an immediate payment of $5 million, followed by $5 million paid in ten annual installments.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. for $10,000,000 ($5,000,000 immediately and $5,000,000 paid in 10 equal annual payments); the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc F/K/A Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. N/K/A Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. F/K/A/ Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves allegations that the Endo defendants created a public nuisance and violated the Unfair Competition Law by falsely and misleadingly marketing opioids as safer than they actually are and distributing increasingly large volumes of opioids in and around San Francisco despite knowledge of the growing epidemic caused by opioid misuse, and by failing to prevent and report suspicious opioid orders as required by state and federal law.

Public HealthBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
10-0
Ordinance#220685
Jul 28, 2022

This ordinance removes the $50 surcharge on civil, family, or probate court filings in San Francisco that was previously used to fund courtroom projects. The change means residents will no longer pay this additional fee when filing these types of cases.

Ordinance rescinding the $50 surcharge on civil, family, or probate filings in San Francisco Superior Court under Board Resolution No. 714-92 that the City previously collected to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, construction, and financing of courtrooms or courtroom buildings.

Land Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
Passed
17-0
Ordinance#220536
Jul 28, 2022

The ordinance approves a 30-year continuation of a local 0.5% sales tax to fund transportation improvements in San Francisco, which will be voted on by residents. It also allows the Transportation Authority to issue bonds backed by the tax revenue and increases its spending limit for four years.

Ordinance approving a new 2022 Transportation Expenditure Plan for the County Transportation Authority and submitting to the voters at an election to be held on November 8, 2022, an Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to continue in effect the existing local transactions and use tax at the existing rate of 0.5% for 30 years to fund transportation improvements under the 2022 Transportation Expenditure Plan; increasing the Transportation Authority’s appropriations limit by the amount collected under the transactions and use tax for four years from November 8, 2022; authorizing the Transportation Authority to issue limited tax bonds secured by transactions and use tax revenues; affirming the Transportation Authority’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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Resolution#220677
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution approves the budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for FY 2022-2023 and allows the agency to issue bonds up to $99.68 million to finance its obligations. It supports ongoing community investment and redevelopment efforts in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure 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 $99,680,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of OCII’s enforceable obligations.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#220688
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and spend state grant funds for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It ensures that the department can use these funds to support its health programs and services.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
10-0
Resolution#220689
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution allows the Human Rights Commission to use a grant of up to $11,790,072 from the State of California to enhance youth programming through the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps initiative. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from April 20, 2022, to May 1, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Human Rights Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $11,790,072 from the State of California to support and expand youth programming, #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps, under the Opportunities for All initiative for the period of April 20, 2022, through May 1, 2024.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
Resolution#220690
Jul 28, 2022

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

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

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
10-0
Resolution#220691
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution approves the Controller's calculation of the Consumer Price Index for 2022 and adjusts the Access Line Tax accordingly. As a result, the tax will increase or decrease based on the inflation rate for that year.

Resolution concurring with the Controller’s establishment of the Consumer Price Index for 2022, and adjusting the Access Line Tax by the same rate.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#220692
Jul 28, 2022

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

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Mainframe System Support (Department of Information Technology); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#220450
Jul 28, 2022

This ordinance vacates certain streets and utility easements to allow for the development of the 900 Innes Avenue Park and the India Basin Mixed-Use Project. It also transfers the vacated areas from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department and includes necessary environmental and planning findings.

Ordinance 1) ordering the street vacation of a portion of Griffith Street and a portion of Hudson Avenue, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4646, Lot Nos. 001, 002, and 003, a portion of Innes Avenue and a portion of Griffith Street at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4645, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4630, Lot No. 002, and a portion of Galvez Avenue (“the Street Vacation Area”), to facilitate the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park Development; 2) ordering the vacation of unaccepted ten-foot public utility easements affecting portions of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4607, Lot Nos. 024 and 025; Block 4620, Lot Nos. 001 and 002 (Lot No. 002 more recently referred to by the City as Lot Nos. 004 and 005); Block No. 4621, Lot No. 100; Block No. 4606, Lot No. 026; Block No. 4631, Lot Nos. 001 and 002; and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4644, Lot Nos. 009 and 010, to facilitate the development of the India Basin Mixed-Use Project; 3) approving the interdepartmental transfer of the Street Vacation Area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; 4) authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
11-0
Resolution#220428
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution allows the Office of Cannabis to accept and spend a grant of approximately $4.46 million from the Governor’s Office for a local equity program, covering the period from March 2022 to October 2023. It also authorizes the Office to manage the agreement and protects the Governor’s Office from any liability related to the contract.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for the Local Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions in the amount of $4,464,579.96 for a term from March 15, 2022, through October 31, 2023; authorizing the Office of Cannabis to execute the agreement with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic, and any extensions, amendments, or contracts subsequent thereto, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco; and indemnifying the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for liability arising out of the performance of this contract.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Resolution#220605
Jul 28, 2022

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

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

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220656
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution approves a contract with Professional Business Providers, Inc. to operate, maintain, and repair passenger boarding bridges and baggage handling systems at San Francisco International Airport for a total of up to $13,114,615 from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2025. The contract is managed by the Airport Commission under the city's charter.

Resolution approving Award of Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50240 to operate, maintain, and repair Airport-owned passenger boarding bridges and baggage handling systems in the domestic terminals, between Professional Business Providers, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, in an amount not to exceed $13,114,615 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), for the period of August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2025.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220767
Jul 28, 2022

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

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

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
5-0
Resolution#220350
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to officially accept a gift of internet access service from Monkeybrains.net, valued at $173,400, for the period from March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2022. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Technology to accept an in-kind gift of Internet Access Service valued at $173,400 from Monkeybrains.net for the period of March 1, 2020, through December 31, 2022.

Governance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#220760
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution allows Sunnydale Infrastructure, LLC, to build and maintain structures like retaining walls and signs in public areas. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards and aligns with city planning policies.

Resolution granting revocable permission to Sunnydale Infrastructure, LLC, to construct and maintain encroachments in the public right-of-way, including but not limited to retaining walls, irrigation lines, community gateway and perimeter markers, and vehicular directional signs; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#220396
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution approves the naming of a section of Howard Street as "United Playaz Way" to honor 25 years of violence prevention and youth development efforts by the organization United Playaz in the South of Market area. The street name change is now official following its passage.

Resolution approving the addition of the commemorative street name “United Playaz Way” to the 1000 Block of Howard Street in recognition of 25 years of incredible, life-saving violence prevention and youth development work of United Playaz in the South of Market.

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#220716
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution amends the landmark designation for St. James Presbyterian Church at 240 Leland Avenue to recognize its historical significance. It was passed to ensure the preservation of the building under the city's planning regulations.

Resolution initiating an amendment to the landmark designation of 240 Leland Avenue (aka St. James Presbyterian Church), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6246, Lot No. 012, under Article 10 of the Planning Code.

Land Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#220831
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution establishes new rules for street vendors selling legally obtained goods in San Francisco. It aims to regulate their permits to ensure compliance with city standards.

Resolution approving proposed rules and regulations pursuant to Section 5.9-8 of Article 5.9 of Public Works Code, enacting permit regulations for vendors selling legitimately acquired goods on the streets.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
5-0
Resolution#211178
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $500,000 grant from the State Coastal Conservancy for the Twin Peaks Improvement Project. It also requires the department to maintain the project for 20 years after its completion and permits them to make necessary adjustments to the grant agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend grant funding from the State Coastal Conservancy Priority Conservation Area Grant Program in the amount of $500,000 to support the Twin Peaks Improvement Project (“Project”); retroactively approving the Grant Agreement which is on file with the Clerk of the Board which requires the Recreation and Park Department to maintain the Project for a 20-year period commencing upon project completion, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and to retroactively authorize the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement and to execute further agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Resolution#211048
Jul 28, 2022

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $1,634,540 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for improvements at Crocker Amazon Playfield and Lake Merced Trail. It also requires the department to maintain these projects until June 30, 2049.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,634,540 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Crocker Amazon Playfield Project and Lake Merced Trail Improvement Project; and approving the form of the grant contract which requires the Recreation and Park Department to maintain the projects for the duration of the Contract Performance Period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2049, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
5-0
Resolution#210498
Jul 28, 2022

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to secure and use a $5,768,000 grant for the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park, with a commitment to maintain the project until 2050. It also authorizes the filing of a Declaration of Restriction on specific property to ensure compliance with the grant conditions.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,768,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide Park and Community Revitalization Program to support the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park Project; approving the Grant Contract that requires the Department to maintain the project for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2050, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department's General Manager to file a Declaration of Restriction against the property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 011, providing the restrictions contained in the Grant Contract will apply until June 30, 2050.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#220863
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and the Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021. It is a requirement under California law and the districts' agreements with the city.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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 Districts' Management Agreements with the City, Section 3.4.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#220865
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, 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 finances.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan
7-0 /1
Resolution#220859
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution approves the annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with regulations governing property and business improvement districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
6-0 /1
Resolution#220789
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution approves an amendment to the agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health to provide long-term mental health services in a locked facility, increasing the funding by nearly $147 million and extending the contract term by five years. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Crestwood Behavioral Health and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide long-term mental health services in a 24-hour locked facility, to increase the agreement by $146,936,994 for an amount not to exceed $224,216,994; to extend the term by five years from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize DPH 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 or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220812
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution designates specific newspapers to serve as community outreach periodicals for various neighborhoods in San Francisco, including the Wind Newspaper for the Chinese community and the Potrero View Inc. for Potrero Hill and surrounding areas. It also allocates funding for outreach advertising for the fiscal year 2022-2023.

Resolution designating Wind Newspaper to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese Community; Potrero View Inc. to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Mission Bay, eastern South of Market, Mission, and Bayview neighborhoods; World Journal to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Portola neighborhood and as one of the neighborhood outreach periodicals for the Sunset neighborhood; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
10-0
Resolution#220822
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $95,863 grant from the California Department of Public Health, increasing the total funding to $978,948 for a program focused on managing and collaborating on sexually transmitted diseases. The funding covers the period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $95,863 from the California Department of Public Health for a total amount of $978,948 for participation in a program, entitled “Sexually Transmitted Disease Program Management and Collaboration,” for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Resolution#220823
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $791,433 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a vocational rehabilitation program from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. It has been approved retroactively to ensure funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $791,433 from the United States Department of Education through the California Department of Rehabilitation for participation in a program, entitled “State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
5-0
Resolution#220824
Jul 27, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

HousingTransportation
Passed
5-0
Hearing#220807
Jul 27, 2022

This legislation is a hearing to discuss releasing $12 million in reserved funds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to upgrade Transmission Lines 7 and 8. The funds were previously set aside by an earlier ordinance.

Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, placed on Budget and Finance reserve by Ordinance No. 4-13 (File No. 121007), in the amount of $12,000,000 to fund SFPUC Transmission Lines 7/8 Upgrades project.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#220669
Jul 27, 2022

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's city departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2024. It was passed to ensure the city has a financial plan in place for those years.

Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2022, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2024.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
22-0
Ordinance#220670
Jul 27, 2022

This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions included in the city's budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2024. It establishes compensation, work schedules, and authorizes appointments for both permanent and temporary positions funded by the city.

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2024, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
22-0
Resolution#220407
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution allows Bitter Badger, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to their location at 1548 California Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control set specific conditions for the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Bitter Badger, Inc., doing business as Soda Popinski's, located at 1548 California Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#220408
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution allows THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC. to obtain a special liquor license for their theater at 665 Chestnut Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-64 special on-sale general theater liquor license to THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC, located at 665 Chestnut Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#220484
Jul 27, 2022

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits to North Beach Food Mart at 900 Columbus Avenue. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public convenience or necessity in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise/person-to-person transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Zeid Samir Batshoun, doing business as North Beach Food Mart, located at 900 Columbus Avenue (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

Business & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
6-0 /1
Ordinance#220875
Jul 26, 2022

This ordinance restricts private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard during weekends and holidays as a pilot program until December 31, 2025. It also includes findings related to vehicle code compliance and environmental impact assessments.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, on a pilot basis, on weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-6
Ordinance#220878
Jul 26, 2022

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

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations of Planning and Building Code provisions; clarify that violations affecting more than one unit in a building constitute multiple violations for purposes of assessing penalties; requiring the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to adopt factors for the Zoning Administrator to consider in determining the appropriate amount of civil penalties; establishing penalties for residential units merged, constructed, or divided without required permits or approvals; establishing penalties for violations involving illegal demolition and enhancement of penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status; providing additional notices for Responsible Parties; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HousingPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#220843
Jul 26, 2022

The ordinance establishes policies for the use of various surveillance technologies by city departments, including automatic license plate readers and body-worn cameras. It aims to regulate how these technologies are implemented to ensure privacy and accountability.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policies governing the use of 1) Automatic License Plate Readers by the Municipal Transportation Agency, 2) Biometric Processing Software or System by the Juvenile Probation Department, 3) Body-Worn Cameras by the Fire Department, 4) People-Counting Camera by the Library, 5) Third-Party Security Cameras by the Municipal Transportation Agency and War Memorial, 6) Location Management Systems by the Juvenile Probation Department, 7) Computer Management System by the Library, and 8) Social Media Monitoring Software by the Library; and making required findings in support of said approvals.

Public SafetyTransportationHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#220840
Jul 26, 2022

The ordinance authorizes a $750,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Linda Howdyshell against the City for injuries sustained from a fall on a city sidewalk. The lawsuit was initiated in October 2020 and has now been resolved with this settlement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Linda Howdyshell against the City and County of San Francisco for $750,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 28, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-587334; entitled Linda Howdyshell v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury due to a fall from a retaining wall on a raised planter adjacent to a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
12-0 /1
Ordinance#220842
Jul 26, 2022

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $150,000 related to a trip and fall incident on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed by Theresa Moorehouse against the City in October 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Theresa Moorehouse against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 7, 2020, in San Francisco Superior, Case No. CGC-20-587190; entitled Theresa Moorehouse v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged trip and fall on a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#220845
Jul 26, 2022

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Resolution#220888
Jul 26, 2022

The resolution designates specific locations in the Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District as commemorative sites to honor the history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community. It also initiates the process to install commemorative plaques on sidewalks to mark the Leather History Cruise, pending necessary approvals.

Resolution designating various locations within and near the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District in the area bounded by Brannan Street, Third Street, Mission Street, 12th Street, and Division Street as commemorative sites in recognition and honor of the extensive history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community in the South of Market area; initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to facilitate the installation of commemorative plaques on the sidewalks near these locations to delineate the Leather History Cruise, subject to the submittal of all required application materials and the review and approval of the same by Public Works and the City Engineer.

TransportationEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Hearing#220867
Jul 26, 2022

This hearing addresses the public open space needs in the Lower Nob Hill, Upper Tenderloin, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods, reviewing potential sites for acquisition and the current status of the Open Space Acquisition Fund. It also requests updates from the Recreation and Park Department regarding their ability to meet designated "high needs" criteria.

Hearing on the public open space needs in the Lower Nob Hill/Upper Tenderloin/Polk Gulch neighborhoods, an overview of the consultant survey of potential soft sites for acquisition, an accounting of the fund balance for the Open Space Acquisition Fund, and an update on the Recreation and Park Department's ability to meet the mandated "high needs" criteria of the Open Space Acquisition Fund; and requesting the Recreation and Park Department and Real Estate Division to report.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Filed
1-0
Resolution#220846
Jul 26, 2022

The resolution approves a settlement where Webcor Construction will pay $361,412 to the City for issues related to flooring and doors at the San Francisco General Hospital. In return, the City will release Webcor from any further claims or responsibilities related to these issues.

Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claims through the payment of $361,412 by Webcor Construction, L.P. to the City and County of San Francisco; the claims arise from Webcor’s work on Public Works Contract No. 6694A, the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Program, and involve claimed defects to or problems with flooring and doors at the hospital; additional material terms of the settlement are that the City will release Webcor from responsibility for any and all demands, damages, obligations, causes of action, suits, and costs related to the subject claims.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#220877
Jul 26, 2022

The ordinance eliminates the requirement for a fee to be charged for the Legacy Business Registry. This change aims to make it easier for businesses to register and receive support as legacy businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the requirement to charge a Legacy Business Registry administrative fee.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#220879
Jul 26, 2022

This ordinance re-establishes the Committee on City Workforce Alignment, giving it the responsibility to plan and coordinate the City’s Workforce Development programs. It also updates the procedures for how these programs are planned and implemented.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to re-establish the Committee on City Workforce Alignment; to give the Committee responsibility for planning and coordinating the City’s Workforce Development programs; and to make other changes to the procedures governing the planning and implementation of Workforce Development programs.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
19-0
Resolution#220844
Jul 26, 2022

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

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

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0