Legislation

The resolution approves the purchase of a property at 624 Laguna Street for $13.8 million, including closing costs. It authorizes the Director of Property to finalize the purchase agreement and confirms that the acquisition aligns with city planning policies and environmental regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 624 Laguna Street (“Property”); approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property, for the purchase price of $13,780,000 plus an estimated $20,000 for typical closing costs, for a total amount of $13,800,000 from PACIFICA SFO LLC, a California limited liability company (“Purchase Agreement”); authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance expands the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District by merging it with the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD and applying its regulations to all lots within the expanded area, with some exceptions. It also updates the Zoning Map to reflect these changes and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to expand the boundaries of the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District (SUD), and to apply its controls to all lots within the SUD, with some exceptions; to delete the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD, and as a result to merge it into the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD; amending the Zoning Map to reflect the deletion and boundary expansion; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance creates new zoning districts around the Stonestown area, including mixed-use and special use districts, and removes a required setback along a section of 19th Avenue. It also includes environmental and planning findings to ensure the changes align with city policies and public needs.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the Stonestown Mixed-Use District (SMD), Stonestown Special Use District (SUD), Stonestown Mixed-Use Height and Bulk District (HBD), and Stonestown Special Sign District (SSD), all generally bounded by Eucalyptus Drive and Buckingham Way to the north, 19th Avenue to the east, Buckingham Way to the south, and Buckingham Way to the west, with the SSD including the Stonestown Galleria Mall and the SMD, SUD, and HBD excluding the mall; abolishing an approximately 15-foot legislated setback on the west side of 19th Avenue between Eucalyptus Drive and Buckingham Way; making 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows vehicle storage lots in certain mixed-use districts and rezones a specific property on Kissling Street to accommodate this change. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions align with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally permit vehicle storage lots in the Residential Enclave-Mixed (RED-MX) and Western SoMa Mixed Use-General (WMUG) Districts and to update citations and cross-references in the text and tables of specified Mixed Use Districts; amending the Zoning Map to rezone 135 Kissling Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3516, Lot No. 068, from Residential Enclave (RED) to RED MX; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance aims to change the definition of "Laboratory" in the Planning Code to include Biotechnology and prohibit Laboratory uses in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Laboratory to include Biotechnology, and to make Laboratory uses, as defined, a not permitted use in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance amends the development agreement for the Potrero Power Station project to create the San Francisco Enhanced Financing District No. 1. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and California Barrel Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the Potrero Power Station project, to allow for the establishment of San Francisco Enhanced Financing District No. 1 (Power Station); making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b).

The ordinance requires developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units when applying for development permits and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units. It also enhances oversight to prevent fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures properties are inspected before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows certain Below Market Rate (BMR) homes to be resold at prices affordable to households with a higher income level and requires that these homes maintain their original parking and amenities upon resale. It also mandates regular reporting on income level increases related to these BMR units to various city committees and agencies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow certain Below Market Rate (BMR) Owned Units to be resold at a price affordable to households at an increased Area Median Income (AMI) level, increase the qualifying AMI limit for BMR purchasers, require BMR Owned Units originally purchased with parking spaces and other amenities to be resold with the same parking and amenities, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors of AMI level increases approved under this ordinance; 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 pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance waives permit fees for installing and maintaining mosaic tiles on the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way stairs in the Anza Vista neighborhood. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to waive the major encroachment permit fees for a project to install and maintain mosaic tiles on the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way stairs located in the Anza Vista neighborhood between O'Farrell Street and Terra Anza Avenue and amending the Planning Code to waive the General Plan referral fee associated with this encroachment permit; affirming the Planning Commission’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 ordinance allows property owners to change certain use designations without needing professionally prepared architectural drawings, as long as it doesn't increase the number of occupants or involve structural changes. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to excuse the requirement for professionally prepared architectural drawings for building permits to change certain use designations that do not increase occupant load or occupancy class, or include alterations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution waives certain fees for the Vicha Ratanapakdee Mosaic Stairway Project, specifically the Major Encroachment Permit fees and the General Plan Referral fee. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution of intent to waive the Major Encroachment Permit fees and the General Plan Referral fee associated with the Vicha Ratanapakdee Mosaic Stairway Project.

This ordinance extends deadlines for existing buildings with public access to ensure they meet accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities. It also allows more time for the Department of Building Inspection to report on the disability access improvement program and for buildings to apply for extensions.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the deadlines for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to comply with the requirement to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; to extend the period for granting extensions from those deadlines; and to extend the time for the Department of Building Inspection’s Report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the disability access improvement program.

This ordinance exempts vacant storefronts affected by public infrastructure construction from having to register as vacant. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to exempt storefronts that are vacant due to public infrastructure construction from vacant storefront registration requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to finalize loan documents for up to $30 million to finance the permanent housing project at 2901-16th Street under the Small Sites Program. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute loan documents for the permanent financing of 2901-16th Street pursuant to the Small Sites Program, for a total loan amount not to exceed $30,000,000; confirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the loan is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of MOHCD or their designee to make certain modifications to the loan documents, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution imposes temporary zoning rules for 18 months that require special approval for changing the use of certain properties along Market Street in specific downtown areas from entertainment or retail to other uses. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with key planning policies.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require conditional use authorization and additional findings for any change of use from an Entertainment, Arts and Recreation use or a Retail Sales and Service use to any other use for parcels in the Downtown General Commercial (“C-3-G”) or Downtown Retail (“C-3-R”) zoning districts with frontage on Market Street between 5th Street and 9th Street, in the Folsom Neighborhood Commercial Transit District (“NCT”), or in the SoMa NCT; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and with Planning Code, Section 306.7.

The ordinance extends the Development Agreement for the 3333 California Street project by eight years and modifies affordable housing requirements. It also allows the project to benefit from a fee reduction program and includes a finance plan to use property tax revenue for public facilities and affordable housing.

Ordinance approving an amendment to a Development Agreement (originally approved by Ordinance No. 276-19) for the 3333 California Street project between the City and County of San Francisco and Laurel Heights Partners, LLC, to extend the term of the Development Agreement by eight years to September 11, 2043, modify the affordable housing requirements, allow the project to qualify for the Temporary Fee Reduction Program under Planning Code, Section 403, and include a finance plan with a framework to use incremental property tax revenue to fund the Project’s public capital facilities and affordable housing; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution imposes temporary zoning controls for 18 months in the Upper Market Street and Castro Street areas, requiring special permission for changing the use of properties currently designated for health or social services. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with key planning policies.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for an 18-month period for parcels in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District (NCT) and the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), by requiring Conditional Use Authorization for a change of use from a Health Services Use or a Social Services Use; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance creates a special sign district for the shopping center at 555 9th Street, allowing for modified sign regulations. It also confirms that the changes align with environmental standards and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 555 9th Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3781, Lot No. 003, and to modify sign controls for the existing shopping center; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Port Commission to manage and dedicate certain park areas in Mission Bay for public use over the next three years. It also gives the Public Works Director authority regarding specific utility assets in those parks and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance conditionally accepting a grant deed for property associated with Mission Bay South Park P22; delegating for a three-year period to the San Francisco Port Commission the authority to dedicate Mission Bay South Parks P22 and P19 (bordering Terry François Boulevard) to public use, accept an irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities that comprise the park improvements, designate said facilities for public park and open space purposes only, and accept these Parks for Port of San Francisco maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; delegating for a three-year period to the Public Works Director similar authority for certain Public Utilities Commission assets in Parks P22 and P19; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; adopting a Public Works Order that recommends delegation of Parks P22 and P19 acceptance and related actions; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance.

The ordinance approves a development agreement for the Stonestown Development Project, which will include affordable and market-rate housing, as well as six acres of open space on a 30-acre site in southwest San Francisco. It also confirms compliance with various city codes and regulations related to the project.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Stonestown NW Parcel LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Stonestown Shopping Center, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and Stonestown Anchor Acquisition, L.P, a Delaware limited partnership, for the Stonestown Development Project at the approximately 30-acre site generally bounded by 19th Avenue to the east, Buckingham Way to the south and west, and Rolph Nicol Jr. Playground and Eucalyptus Drive to the north, in the southwest part of San Francisco, including affordable and market rate housing and approximately six acres of open space; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Planning Code, Administrative Code, Subdivision Code, Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, and Public Works Code, and ratifying actions taken and authorizing future actions to be taken in connection with the Development Agreement, as defined herein.

This ordinance updates San Francisco's General Plan to incorporate changes related to the Stonestown Development Project, including revisions to urban design and land use. It also includes environmental findings and confirms consistency with existing planning policies.

Ordinance amending the General Plan to revise the Urban Design Element, the Commerce and Industry Element, and the Land Use Index to reflect the Stonestown Development Project; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340.

This resolution approves a change to the lease agreement with DFS Group for duty-free and luxury stores at the airport, allowing for reduced rent until the end of 2023 if they complete construction in designated terminals by specified deadlines. The overall lease term remains unchanged, lasting until March 31, 2034.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, modifying the reduced rent structure from May 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, contingent upon Tenant’s construction of its location in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 by December 31, 2024, and its other location in Terminal 2 by March 31, 2025, with no change to the 14-year term of April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2034, to be effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors.

The resolution approves a 75-year ground lease for city-owned property to Casa Adelante SVN Housing, L.P. to build a 168-unit affordable housing development for low-income households. It also confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies and allows for necessary actions to finalize the lease.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property owned by the City located at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue, 3251-3255 26th Street, and 1214 Shotwell Street (“Property”) with Casa Adelante SVN Housing, L.P. for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 168-unit (including one manager’s unit) multifamily rental housing development affordable to low-income households and including community-serving commercial space (the “Project”); 2) 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; 3) determining that the less than market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for low-income households in need, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.30; and 4) authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of MOHCD to execute the Ground Lease, and make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution allows RP Pennsylvania, LLC to use part of 22nd Street for a public stair and scenic overlook near 1395 22nd Street and 790 Pennsylvania Avenue. It also includes environmental findings and authorizes the Director of Public Works to make minor changes to the permit if needed.

Resolution granting revocable permission to RP Pennsylvania, LLC to occupy and maintain a portion of 22nd Street, between Missouri and Texas Streets, fronting 1395 22nd Street and 790 Pennsylvania Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4167, Lot No. 013), with a public stair and scenic overlook; adopting environmental 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 to authorize the Director or Public Works to enter into amendments or modifications to the Permit with respect to the encroachments that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Permit or this Resolution.

The proposed Initiative Ordinance aims to safeguard reproductive freedoms in San Francisco by establishing a fund for reproductive rights, providing public information about available services, and ensuring access to abortions and emergency contraception. It also seeks to limit cooperation with state or federal prosecutions related to lawful reproductive health care and amend zoning laws to allow reproductive health care centers in non-residential areas.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the November 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) declare it official City policy to safeguard comprehensive reproductive freedoms; 2) establish a fund to receive monies to support reproductive rights and health services; 3) require the City to provide public information through website and signage about where abortions and emergency contraception may be available, including signage in front of limited services pregnancy centers that do not provide those services; 4) direct the City to identify and allocate funding that supports access to abortions and emergency contraception services in San Francisco; 5) prohibit City-funded providers from requiring providers to obtain additional medical qualifications not required by state or federal law; 6) restrict City officers and employees from cooperating with state or federal prosecutions as to reproductive health care that is provided or obtained lawfully in California; and 7) direct City departments to monitor changes in state and federal law that prevent discrimination on the basis of a person's reproductive health decision making; and amending the Planning Code to establish that reproductive health care centers that provide services for abortions and emergency contraception are principally permitted in non-residential zoning districts."