Legislation

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.

This resolution approves the sale of a portion of Former Custer Avenue by the City to the Cole Trust and establishes agreements related to property exchanges and settlements involving the Port Commission and the California State Lands Commission. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies, while authorizing future actions related to the property transactions.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of a 1) Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Cole Trust for the sale by the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Port Commission, of unimproved real property known as a portion of Former Custer Avenue; 2) a Public Trust Exchange and Title Settlement Agreement for 1620-1650-1680 Davidson Avenue between the City, acting by and through the Port Commission, the California State Lands Commission and the Cole Trust, both agreements in furtherance of a settlement agreement between the Port Commission and the Cole Trust; 3) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 4) adopting findings that the agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 5) adopting findings declaring that the real property transactions comply with the State Surplus Lands Act and City Surplus Lands Ordinance; 6) authorizing future City acceptance from the State of a new Public Trust Easement pending State enabling legislation; and 7) authorizing the Port’s Executive Director and the Director of Property to take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

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 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.

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

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

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

Resolution extending and modifying interim zoning controls enacted in Resolution No. 10-21 for parcels in Residential-Commercial Combined (RC), Residential-Mixed (RM) and Residential-Transit Oriented (RTO) districts, requiring Conditional Use Authorization for certain residential developments that do not maximize the number of units allowed by applicable density restrictions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves a settlement for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to receive $163,479.04 from the City and County of San Francisco, related to a claim for a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes filed in June 2022. The claim was settled without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Williams-Sonoma, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $163,479.04; the claim was filed on June 7, 2022; the claim involves a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement for Wyeth Holdings LLC, allowing them to receive $119,283.21 from the City for a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes from 2019. The claim was originally filed on January 10, 2022, and has now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Wyeth Holdings LLC, against the City and County of San Francisco for $119,283.21; the claim was filed on January 10, 2022; the claim involves a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes for the 2019 tax year.

The resolution approves a lease amendment for the Office of the City Attorney to occupy approximately 75,137 square feet at 1390 Market Street, extending the lease for five years after certain improvements are completed, with an initial annual rent of nearly $5 million. It also allocates $1.6 million for tenant improvements and allows part of the space to be used for childcare services.

Resolution approving a lease amendment extending the term from January 1, 2023 to the date that is 5 years after the completion of certain tenant improvements for approximately 75,137 square feet at 1390 Market Street (Fox Plaza), with SFII 1390 MARKET ST, LLC as Landlord, for use by the Office of the City Attorney, at an initial annual rent of $4,959,042 (or $413,253.50 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter, and City contributing $1,600,000 toward the cost of the tenant improvements; and approving the continued use of a portion of the premises for childcare services.

This resolution approves an extension of a contract with SF Americania LLC to provide hotel rooms for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of severe COVID-19, extending the contract term to August 31, 2022, and increasing the funding by $6,670,714. It also allows the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving a third amendment to an emergency agreement between the Human Services Agency (HSA) and SF Americania LLC, for the use of hotel rooms to house individuals experiencing homelessness or individuals who are at risk of developing severe COVID-19, to extend the contract term to August 31, 2022, with an option to extend further; and increase the contract amount by $6,670,714 for a total not to exceed amount of $16,430,164; and to authorize the Executive Director of HSA to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract 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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $140,000,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City, including but not limited to certain projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities, streets and works utilized by various City departments and local economic stimulus projects, generally consisting of repairs, renovations, improvements and street reconstruction, repaving and other improvements, designed to help build a more resilient and equitable San Francisco as part of the City’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including through the retirement of certain commercial paper notes of the City issued for such purposes; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease and lease back of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, and/or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates, as defined herein; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses related to the development of 11 Innes Court using future bond proceeds, not exceeding $51.2 million. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for residential mortgage revenue bonds and manage related financial requirements.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $51,193,200; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $51,193,200 for 11 Innes Court (Hunters Point Shipyard Block 56); authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses related to a housing project at 98 Franklin Street using future bond proceeds, up to $32.5 million. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for residential mortgage revenue bonds and manage related financial requirements.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $32,500,000; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $32,500,000 for 98 Franklin Street; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

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

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

This resolution approves a settlement of $1,173,047.78 to Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. for claims related to a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes filed against the city. The claims were submitted on April 25, 2022, and the resolution has now passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,173,047.78; the claims were filed on April 25, 2022; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

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

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

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

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

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

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