Legislation

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to PianoFight at 144-46 Taylor Street, which is intended to benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the new license to ensure responsible operation.

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 fide eating place liquor license, to Facilitron AB LLC, doing business as PianoFight, located at 144-46 Taylor Street (District 5), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This ordinance amends the Zoning Map to allow taller buildings for the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project, located on Howard Street. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

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; 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; and making public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to a business called Olive at 304 Clement Street. It also requests that the state impose conditions on the license to ensure it serves the public's needs.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Golden Stage Consulting, LLC, doing business as Olive, located at 304 Clement 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; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows Unwinedsf LLC to obtain a liquor license for Mili Wine Bar at 110 Folsom Street, which is deemed beneficial for the community. The decision has been officially approved.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine public premises liquor license to Unwinedsf LLC, doing business as Mili Wine Bar, located at 110 Folsom Street in the Mira Condominium Complex (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution allows the South End Rowing Club at 500 Jefferson Street to obtain a liquor license for serving beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It has been determined that this license will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-51 non-profit club on-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license South End Rowing Club, located at 500 Jefferson 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 officially ends the Mills Act historical property contract for 621 Waller Street, owned by Claude and Renee Zellweger. It directs the Planning Director to notify the owners and the Assessor-Recorder’s Office about this non-renewal.

Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with Claude Zellweger and Renee Zellweger, the owners of 621 Waller Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0864, Lot No. 023, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor-Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase the contract with Denali Water Solutions LLC by $10.2 million, raising the total contract amount to $18.8 million. It also extends the contract duration by four years, now running from October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2026, for the hauling of biosolids and grit from wastewater treatment plants.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to amend PeopleSoft Contract ID 1000015461 between the City and County of San Francisco and Denali Water Solutions LLC for the hauling of biosolids and grit from Public Utilities Commission’s Oceanside and Southeast wastewater treatment plants, increasing the contract amount by $10,200,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $18,800,000 and extending the contract end date by four years, with a contract duration of seven years for a total term of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2026.

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.

This ordinance establishes the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District, allowing for specific zoning controls on neon signs in that area. It also updates the zoning map and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District within the North of Market Residential Special Use District; enacting zoning controls for neon signs within the Special Sign District; amending Sheet SS01 of the Zoning Map to show the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution addresses the findings from a report on improving safety and accessibility in parks. It urges the Mayor to implement the report's recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Safe and Accessible Parks for All;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This hearing will discuss the findings and recommendations from the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report focused on improving safety and accessibility in San Francisco's parks. It aims to address issues and enhance the overall experience for park users.

Hearing on the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Safe and Accessible Parks for All."

This ordinance allows for taller buildings in a specific area of the Transbay Redevelopment Project by raising the height limit from 450 feet to 513 feet and adjusting some floor plate sizes. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

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; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings under the California Community Redevelopment Law; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance aimed to update the General Plan to support the development of the Transbay Block 4 project by changing height limits and bicycle policies. It has failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the General Plan, to revise the Transit Center District Plan, a Sub-Area Plan of the Downtown Plan, to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project by revising height limits and bicycle network policy; 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; and making public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 340.

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

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

This ordinance allows long-term parking and overnight camping in vehicles at designated Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites temporarily. It also extends the expiration date for temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024, while affirming compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow long-term parking of and overnight camping in vehicles and ancillary uses on parcels designated and authorized for use as Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites, as a temporary use; extending the date for expiration of temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows Project 1972, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for their establishment, Chief S.F., located at 735 Montgomery Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

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, converted from a Type-47 on-sale general for bona find eating place liquor license, to Project 1972, Inc., to do business as Chief S.F. located at 735 Montgomery 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.

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.

The resolution allows for the conditional vacation of certain streets and public service easements in the Parkmerced Development area, while reserving easement rights for the City and utility companies. It also establishes a hearing date for public input on this proposal.

Resolution declaring the intent of the Board of Supervisors to order the conditional vacation of portions of Higuera Avenue, Vidal Drive, Arballo Drive, and Garces Drive (the “Street Vacation Area”), and certain San Francisco Public Utilities Commission public service easements (the “Easement Vacation Area”), all within the Parkmerced Development Project area, an approximately 152-acre site located in the Lake Merced District in the southwest corner of San Francisco and generally bounded by Vidal Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Serrano Drive to the north, 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to the east, Brotherhood Way to the south, and Lake Merced Boulevard to the west; reserve various easement rights in favor of the City and third party utilities, subject to conditions specified; adopt findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt findings that the vacations are consistent with the Parkmerced Development Agreement, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorize actions by City officials in furtherance of the street vacation ordinance, as specified herein; direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to make certain transmittals; and set a Committee of the Whole hearing date of September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas and public service easements.

This resolution designates the 600 block of Frederick Street as "Polytechnic Way" to honor San Francisco's first public high school, which served the community from 1894 to 1972. The street name change acknowledges the school's significant impact on local education.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Polytechnic Way” to the 600 block of Frederick Street in recognition of San Francisco’s first public high school and its contribution to the education of thousands of San Franciscans from 1894 to 1972.

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.

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

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

This ordinance proposes a density bonus program for certain residential zoning districts, allowing for increased housing development in RH-1, RH-2, and RH-3 areas. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create a density bonus program in RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family), RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family), and RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) zoning districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves the transfer of a beer and wine liquor license to a 7-Eleven store at 221 Sansome Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Mal & S Corporation and 7-Eleven, Inc., doing business as 7-Eleven, located at 221 Sansome Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This ordinance changes zoning rules in the Castro Street area to allow larger uses for landmark buildings and permits nighttime entertainment on the second floor with special approval. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to exclude Article 10 Landmark buildings from use size limitation and allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; 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 ordinance allows property owners in commercial areas to participate in a pilot program for graffiti removal by Public Works at no cost to them. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this program.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to require Public Works to create a pilot program allowing property owners in commercial areas to opt into graffiti abatement by Public Works at no cost to the property owner; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance designates the California buckeye tree at 2694 McAllister Street as a landmark tree, which means it is recognized for its significance and protected under city regulations. It also outlines the necessary actions to support this designation.

Ordinance designating the California buckeye (Aesculus californica) tree located at 2694 McAllister Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation, as defined herein.

The ordinance allows the Public Utilities Commission to use specific contracts for buying and selling electricity, waiving some administrative requirements for these transactions. It also gives the General Manager of the PUC the authority to sign long-term contracts or those involving significant expenditures or revenue, with certain limitations, until June 30, 2025.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to approve the use of certain form contracts to purchase and sell electricity and related products by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), grant waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative and Environment Codes for these transactions, and delegate to the General Manager of the PUC authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to execute certain contracts with terms in excess of ten years or requiring expenditures of $10,000,000 or having anticipated revenue of $1,000,000 or more subject to specified limitations through June 30, 2025.

This ordinance adds a surcharge to the berthing fees at Marina West Harbor to help pay for dredging activities in the area. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this decision.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to impose a surcharge in addition to the license fees for berthing at the Marina West Harbor, to help fund the cost of dredging activities at the West Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves the sale of approximately 10,925 square feet of surplus land in Sunnyvale to the Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000. It also allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the sale and make necessary adjustments to the agreement.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the sale to Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000 of approximately 10,925 square feet of real property located near Manzano Way in Sunnyvale, California, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 104-28-066; 2) adopting findings declaring that the property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 3) adopting findings under Administrative Code, Section 23.3, that offering the property for sale through competitive bidding would be impractical and not in the public interest; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 5) adopting findings that the sale of the property is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; and to authorize the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Sale Agreement that do not materially decrease the benefits to the City with respect to the Property, and do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of either the SFPUC or the City, and are necessary or advisable to complete the transaction contemplated in the Sale Agreement, to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

This resolution allows Public Works to use $2.4 million from Caltrans to improve facilities on the State Highway System for the South of Market Street Tree Nursery Project, covering the period from March 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It also approves a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the project's construction and confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend $2,400,000 from the California Department of Transportation’s (“Caltrans”) Clean California Local Enhancement Program to upgrade facilities on the State Highway System in support of the South of Market Street Tree Nursery Project, for a term of March 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and approving and authorizing Public Works to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans regarding project construction and implementation; and affirming the California Department of Transportation’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Historic Preservation Commission to respond to the proposed amendment for the landmark designation of the Castro Theatre at 429-431 Castro Street. It was passed by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may respond to the landmark designation amendment initiation of 429-431 Castro Street "Castro Theatre" from the Board of Supervisors (File No. 220550).

This resolution extends the deadline by 90 days for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed change to zoning rules in the Castro Street area, allowing nighttime entertainment on the second floor with specific conditions. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 220709) amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; and making Planning Code, Section 302, findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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

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

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.

This resolution calls for state and local agencies to work together to address and manage contamination from tetrachloroethylene (PCE) near the 2500 Irving Street block. Its goal is to ensure the safety and health of residents and businesses in the area.

Resolution urging the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, San Francisco Department of Public Health, and other agencies to provide a comprehensive, coordinated response to tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination in the vicinity of the 2500 Irving Street block to ensure protections for occupants of neighboring homes and establishments.