Legislation

This hearing is for people who want to express their support or concerns about a proposed project at 939 Lombard Street, which involves demolishing a parking structure and building a new single-family home. It addresses the Planning Department's decision that the project does not require further environmental review under state law.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on June 29, 2023, for the proposed project at 939 Lombard Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0072, Lot No. 021, to demolish an existing two-car parking structure at the front of the lot and construct a new 5,173 square foot single-family dwelling within a RM-1 (Residential Mixed - Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 3) (Appellant: Martin Lee Eng) (Filed July 28, 2023)

The resolution aimed to approve a new five-year lease for office space at 1155 Market Street for various City Departments, starting February 1, 2023, at an initial annual rent of approximately $6.7 million, with annual increases. However, the resolution failed and will not be enacted.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property to amend and restate the current lease with The Lighthouse Building LLC, as Landlord, for the City’s lease of approximately 103,487 square feet of rentable square feet comprised of floors one through eight at 1155 Market Street for use by approximately nine City Departments, to enter into an amended and restated office lease for a lease term of five years, commencing February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2028, with one five-year option to extend to January 31, 2033, at an initial annual rent of $6,685,260.20 (or $557,105.02 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter for the remainder of the initial term; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Restated Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This hearing is focused on reviewing the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates how the city contracts for homelessness services to improve outcomes. It aims to discuss the findings and recommendations from the report.

Hearing on the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Hitting the Performance Bullseye: Contracting for Better Outcomes in Homelessness Services"

This resolution allows the City to lease a property near Alemany Boulevard to Our Planet Recycling for five years at an annual rent of about $23,398, with annual increases and an option to extend for another five years. It also ensures the lease complies with city planning policies and authorizes the Director of Property to make minor adjustments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the Lease of City-owned real property located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5695, Lot No. 23, adjacent to Alemany Boulevard in San Francisco, with Our Planet Recycling SF, LLC, a California corporation, doing business as Our Planet Recycling, for an initial five-year term at an annual base rent of $23,397.96 (or the monthly amount of $1,949.83); plus 3% annual increases to base rent; plus one additional five-year extension option to further extend the term of the Lease, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and to be readjusted to then-fair market base rent; effective upon approval of this Resolution; finding the proposed transaction is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; adopting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a lease agreement with Lenlyn LTD. for foreign currency exchange services at the San Francisco Airport, lasting four years with possible one-year extensions, and guarantees a minimum payment of $1,000,000 in the first year. The lease will take effect once the resolution is approved.

Resolution approving the Foreign Currency Exchange Services Lease, Lease No. 23-0198 with Lenlyn LTD. dba ICE Currency Services USA, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of four years with two one-year options to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $1,000,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss a report on accidental overdose deaths and the responses from various city departments. It requests updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Police Department, and Office of the District Attorney.

Hearing on the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's report on Accidental Overdose Deaths, issued on January 18, 2023, and departmental responses to accidental overdose deaths; and requesting the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Police Department, and Office of the District Attorney to report.

This resolution approves the termination of a lease agreement for wellness services at Terminal 3 and the International Terminal at San Francisco International Airport. It involves Spa BR SFO, LLC, and takes effect once the resolution is approved.

Resolution approving the Lease Termination Agreement for the Terminal 3 Boarding Area E and International Terminal Boarding Area G Wellness Concession Lease No. 18-0234, between Spa BR SFO, LLC dba Be Relax, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This ordinance creates a new Labor and Employment Code that consolidates existing worker protection laws and regulations for City contractors from other codes. It also instructs the City Attorney to renumber and update references in the Municipal Code accordingly.

Ordinance establishing the Labor and Employment Code; redesignating worker protection ordinances and ordinances related to employees of City contractors, currently in the Administrative Code and the Police Code, as provisions of the new Labor and Employment Code; and directing the City Attorney to renumber the provisions added to the Labor and Employment Code and to update cross-references throughout the Municipal Code.

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

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

The ordinance reduces requirements for Inclusionary Housing in certain development projects approved before November 1, 2023, allowing for lower fees and modifications to conditions of approval. It also updates the member requirements for the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) reduce Inclusionary Housing Program requirements of the Planning Code, for projects exceeding a stated unit size that have been approved prior to November 1, 2023 and that receive a first construction document within a specified period; 2) adopt a process for those projects to request a modification to conditions of approval related to development impact fees, subject to delegation by the Planning Commission; 3) reduce Article 4 development impact fees, including Inclusionary Affordable Housing fees, for projects approved before November 1, 2026 that receive a first construction document within 30 months of entitlement; and, 4) modify the Inclusionary Housing Program Ordinance effective November 1, 2026 to reduce applicable fees, and on-site or off-site unit requirements, for projects that exceed a stated unit size; amending the Administrative Code to update the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee member requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation calls for a hearing where the Budget and Legislative Analyst will present an updated report on residential vacancies in San Francisco using new data from the American Community Survey. The hearing aims to gather insights on the current state of housing availability in the city.

Hearing for the Budget and Legislative Analyst (BLA) to provide an updated report on Residential Vacancies in San Francisco, based on recently-released data from the American Community Survey (ACS); and requesting the BLA to report.

This hearing aims to clarify the allocation of funds in the City’s Rent Relief Program, ensuring that as many tenants as possible receive assistance. It also requests a report from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on how to maximize available resources for tenant support.

Hearing on the City’s Rent Relief Program to get greater clarity on how funds are being allocated, make sure funds are going to as many tenants as possible, and to explore how we can use all available resources to ensure that no tenants are left behind; and requesting the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the interim use plan for 730 Stanyan Street. It requests presentations from the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and the Department of Public Health.

Hearing on the interim use plan for 730 Stanyan Street; and requesting the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Department of Public Health to present.

This legislation initiates a hearing to investigate complaints about poor living conditions at Plaza East and discusses potential plans for the property. It also requests reports from various city departments involved in housing and building inspections.

Hearing on the investigation of complaints of substandard living conditions at Plaza East and discussions of proposed plans for the property; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Housing Authority, and Office of the City Attorney to report.