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Resolution#250920
Aug 29, 2025

This resolution accepts the Annual Surveillance Report from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which outlines the agency's use of surveillance technology. It ensures compliance with local regulations regarding transparency and oversight of surveillance practices.

Resolution accepting Annual Surveillance Report under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6, for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).

Public SafetyTransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
16-0
Resolution#250881
Aug 27, 2025

This resolution determines that transferring a liquor license to Royal Mart LLC at 1201 Howard Street is not in the public's best interest, and it requests that the state deny the license application. The decision is based on local regulations regarding alcohol sales.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Royal Mart LLC, doing business as Unimart, located 1201 Howard Street (District 6), will not serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control deny the issuance of the license, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0 /3
Ordinance#250700
Aug 27, 2025

The ordinance changes zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to support the Family Zoning Plan, allowing for more residential and commercial development in specific areas. It also updates height limits and designations for properties in the Coastal Zone and includes findings related to environmental quality and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to implement the Family Zoning Plan by: amending the Zoning Use District Maps to: 1) reclassify certain properties currently zoned as various types of Residential to Residential Transit Oriented - Commercial (RTO-C); 2) reclassify properties currently zoned Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) to Residential Transit Oriented - 1 (RTO-1); 3) reclassify certain properties from Residential districts other than RTO to RTO-1; 4) reclassify certain properties currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) or Public (P) to Community Business (C-2); and 5) reclassify certain properties from Public to Mixed-Use or Neighborhood Commercial Districts; amending the Height and Bulk Map to: 1) reclassify properties in the Family Zoning Plan to R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties with structures designated as landmarks or contributors to historic districts pursuant to Article 10; 2) change the height limits on certain lots in the R-4 Height and Bulk District; and 3) designating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; 3) designate one parcel as part of the SFMTA SUD; and 4) directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
22-11 /1
Ordinance#250701
Aug 27, 2025

The ordinance creates the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to encourage housing development and modifies zoning regulations to increase building height and density in certain neighborhoods. It also includes provisions for parking requirements, business relocation, and protections for historic buildings, among other changes.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this Ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
54-20 /1
Resolution#250883
Aug 27, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to extend its contract with AT&T for public safety wireless communications services for first responders by 18 months and increases the total contract amount by over $7.3 million. The new contract term will run from June 23, 2020, to April 21, 2027, with a total not exceeding approximately $29.6 million.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to approve the Second Amendment with AT&T dba AT&T Mobility to purchase public safety-grade wireless communications services for first responders, extending the term by eighteen months from October 21, 2025, for a total term of June 23, 2020, through April 21, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,319,751 for a total contract amount not to exceed $29,572,719 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250880
Aug 27, 2025

This resolution designates September 2025 as Muni Heritage Month in San Francisco to honor the San Francisco Municipal Railway's historical and cultural importance to the city. It aims to celebrate the contributions of Muni to the city's identity and transportation system.

Resolution declaring September 2025 as Muni Heritage Month in the City and County of San Francisco in recognition of the San Francisco Municipal Railway’s enduring legacy, cultural significance, and historical contributions to the city’s identity and transportation.

TransportationLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
10-0
Ordinance#250816
Aug 25, 2025

The ordinance aims to make it easier for chain stores and restaurants to operate in San Francisco by reducing various restrictions on their use and location. Key changes include modifying definitions, eliminating certain approval requirements, and allowing more flexibility in where these businesses can be established.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to reduce restrictions on Formula Retail uses by 1) modifying the definition of a Formula Retail use; 2) eliminating the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for Formula Retail Accessory Uses, Formula Retail Temporary Uses, and certain changes of use for Formula Retail uses; 3) eliminating the prohibition on changes of use for non-conforming Formula Retail uses; 4) eliminating the requirement for an economic impact study for specified large Formula Retail uses; 5) eliminating the restrictions regarding Formula Retail use concentration in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 6) allowing one or more Formula Retail Restaurants or Limited Restaurants inside a General Grocery store under a single Conditional Use authorization; and 7) principally permitting Formula Retail uses in spaces larger than 10,000 square feet in the RC (Residential-Commercial) and RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) Districts; 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.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
no vote
Ordinance#250823
Aug 25, 2025

This ordinance changes the zoning designation of certain parcels in San Francisco from a Production, Distribution and Repair District to a Public designation, allowing for different types of uses. It also increases the height limit for buildings on those parcels from 40 feet to 90 feet.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to change the zoning use district designation of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4877, Lot Nos. 001, 002, 003, and 004, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot Nos. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021, and 022, the full width of Bancroft Avenue between Griffith Street and Hawes Street, and the full widths of Griffith Street and Hawes Street between Carroll Avenue and Armstrong Avenue, collectively known as 1236 Carroll Avenue, from Production, Distribution and Repair District-2 (PDR-2) to Public (P); changing the height and bulk district designation of the aforementioned parcels and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot No. 001 from 40-X to 90-X; 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; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
24-0 /1
Ordinance#250865
Aug 25, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit against Verizon for $2,280,000 due to allegations of under-collecting and under-remitting access line tax payments. This lawsuit was filed in January 2020 under the California False Claims Act.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider against MCI Communications Services LLC; MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC; Verizon Business Network Services LLC; and XO Communications Services, LLC (collectively “Verizon”) for $2,280,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-582552; entitled City and County of San Francisco ex rel. Roger Schneider v. AT&T Corporation, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations that the defendants knowingly under-collected and under-remitted amounts due under the access line tax in violation of the California False Claims Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250869
Aug 25, 2025

The resolution approves a $1,000,000 settlement between San Francisco and Providence Foundation for underpaying employees and failing to meet grant agreements. Of this amount, $480,724.25 will be distributed to affected employees, while the rest will return to the City, and Providence will face a five-year suspended debarment if they violate the settlement terms.

Resolution approving the settlement of an unlitigated claim by the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) against Providence Foundation of San Francisco (“Providence”) for $1,000,000 with $480,724.25 distributed to affected employees, and the remainder returning to the City; the claim arises out of a Debarment Proceeding initiated on May 6, 2024, by the City Attorney, acting as Charging Official pursuant to Chapter 28 of the Administrative Code; the claim involves underpayment of employees, reimbursement to the City for work that was not done, and other failures to comply with grant agreements and the San Francisco Municipal Codes; additional material terms of the settlement are rescission of the existing suspension order issued against Providence upon delivery of certain payments, and agreement to a Five-Year Suspended Debarment Order that would only be entered upon violation of the settlement agreement.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250801
Aug 25, 2025

This resolution allows Endgames Improv LLC to obtain a liquor license for their venue at 2989 Mission Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Endgames Improv LLC, to do business as Endgames Improv located at 2989 Mission Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Resolution#250876
Aug 21, 2025

This resolution sets a property tax rate of $1.18268325 for every $100 of taxable property value in San Francisco, which will fund various local agencies and districts. It also establishes specific pass-through rates for residential tenants based on when their tenancy began, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Resolution levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.18268325 on each $100 valuation of taxable property for the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco County Office of Education, San Francisco Community College District, Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District; and establishing pass-through rates per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants and based on tenancy commencement dates pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 37, for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2026.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250668
Aug 18, 2025

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding street safety in San Francisco. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through city departments and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Failed Vision: Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
16-0
Hearing#250667
Aug 18, 2025

This hearing will discuss the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on improving street safety in San Francisco. The report is titled "Failed Vision - Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets."

Hearing on the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Failed Vision - Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets."

TransportationEnvironment
Filed
3-0
Resolution#250760
Aug 18, 2025

This resolution allows for the installation of commemorative sidewalk plaques in the North Beach neighborhood to honor notable individuals from the Italian-American community. The initiative is part of the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk.

Resolution authorizing the placement of commemorative sidewalk plaques at various locations within and around the North Beach neighborhood, as part of the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk to celebrate prominent figures in the Italian-American community.

TransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
13-0
Resolution#250783
Aug 15, 2025

This resolution seeks to officially recognize The Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street as a historic landmark. If adopted, it will protect the site and ensure its historical significance is preserved.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of The Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street at the south side of Mission Street between 5th and 6th Streets.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Resolution#250631
Aug 15, 2025

This resolution allows the International Art Museum of America at 1025 Market Street to obtain a liquor license for serving beer, wine, and distilled spirits, as it is deemed beneficial for the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to International Art Museum of America located at 1025 Market Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
15-0 /1
Resolution#250666
Aug 15, 2025

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to Barbary Coast Merchants LLC for their business, Amador Liquors and Wines, at 550 Montgomery Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Barbary Coast Merchants LLC, doing business as Amador Liquors and Wines, located at 550 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; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
15-0 /1
Resolution#250755
Aug 15, 2025

This resolution affirms the due process rights of San Francisco residents and emphasizes the importance of community collaboration with local law enforcement for public safety. It urges the Police and Sheriff’s Departments to update and share their policies and training in light of recent immigration enforcement actions and impersonation issues to enhance safety for everyone.

Resolution affirming the due process rights of San Franciscans, the essential role of community partnership with local law enforcement to maintain public safety, and urging that the Police Department and Sheriff’s Department update and communicate to community members policies, procedures, and training considering recent federal immigration enforcement actions and fraudulent impersonations of law enforcement in order to safeguard public safety for all.

Public SafetyTransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
10-0
Ordinance#250864
Aug 12, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $85,000 related to a personal injury claim filed by Cynthia Pabalate against the City. This lawsuit was initiated in July 2022 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Cynthia Pabalate against the City and County of San Francisco for $85,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 5, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-600530; entitled Cynthia Pabalate v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#240501
Aug 11, 2025

This ordinance aims to simplify the contracting process for Vision Zero transportation projects by allowing certain city agencies to bypass specific environmental and competitive bidding requirements for three years. It is currently pending committee action.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to streamline contracting for Vision Zero transportation projects by authorizing, but not requiring, the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works to expedite contracts by waiving application of the Environment Code and select provisions in other Codes relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, and other requirements, for construction work and professional and other services relating to Vision Zero projects, for a period of three years.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
8-0
Ordinance#250682
Aug 8, 2025

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and expand allowable uses and size limits in several commercial districts, including North Beach, Polk Street, Pacific Avenue, Nob Hill, and Jackson Square. It also updates the Zoning Map to reflect these changes and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate certain controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, 2) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, 3) expand allowable uses in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, 4) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Nob Hill Special Use District, and 5) reduce limitations on Restaurants and Bars in the Jackson Square Special Use District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect removal of the North Beach Special Use District; 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
28-4
Resolution#250787
Aug 8, 2025

This resolution designates July 18 to August 17, 2025, as South Asian American Heritage Month in San Francisco, highlighting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the South Asian community. It aims to affirm this diversity as a vital part of the city's identity and inclusivity.

Resolution declaring July 18, 2025, through August 17, 2025, as South Asian American Heritage Month in the City and County of San Francisco; and affirming the cultural, religious, and linguistic richness within the South Asian community, and recognizing this pluralism as a source of strength that contributes to San Francisco’s identity as an open, inclusive, and forward-looking city.

TransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
10-0
Ordinance#250630
Aug 7, 2025

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the Administrative, Environment, Health, Labor and Employment, Park, Planning, Police, Public Works, Subdivision, Transportation, and Building Inspection Commission Codes to modify numerous reporting requirements, including those related to 1) value of City-owned parcels, 2) code enforcement violations, 3) updates to nutrition standards and guidelines, 4) rental of City vehicles, 5) revenue recovery for damage to City property, 6) representations of women on City property, 7) the Commission on Disability and Aging, 8) meetings of the State Legislation Committee, 9) the City records center, 10) claims to the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection, 11) the District Attorney State Forfeiture Fund, 12) the Food Empowerment Market Fund, 13) the Infant and Toddler Early Learning Scholarship Fund, 14) the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits Sales Fund, 15) the Mayor’s Home Ownership Assistance Loan Fund, 16) the Mayor’s Housing Programs Fees Fund, 17) the Public Health Environment Enforcement Fund, 18) Proposition 1B Local Street and Road Improvement Funds, 19) the Community Mental Health Service, 20) studies and plans to develop the Moscone Center Garage and the Performing Arts Garage, 21) managed care contracts, 22) Good Food Purchasing Standards, 23) the City’s telecommunications program, 24) City property leased for fossil fuel extraction, 25) the Redevelopment Agency, 26) the Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Program, 27) loans related to the designation of residential rehabilitation areas, 28) the Housing Code Enforcement Loan Program, 29) residential hotels, 30) the Short-Term Residential Rental Program, 31) the Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Bond Program, 32) nonprofit arts organizations, 33) the Healthy Food Retailer city law, 34) the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, 35) the historical property contract (Mills Act) program, 36) the Housing Innovation Program, 37) Healthcare Impact Reports, 38) the Better Streets Policy, 39) Navigation Centers, 40) the Cooperative Living Opportunities for Mental Health Program, 41) the Safe Oversight Parking Pilot Program, 42) surveillance technology audits, 43) the Neighborhood Anchor Business Registry, 44) the Citywide Project Labor Agreement city law, 45) work performed under Chapter 6 public works contracts, 46) the 706 Mission Fund, 47) the Animal Shelter Fund, 48) the County Surveyor’s Survey Monument Preservation Fund, 49) the Cultural District Fund, 50) the Disability and Aging Services Community Living Fund, 51) the Jackson Playground Park Fund, 52) the Public Works Adopt-a-Tree Fund, 53) the San Francisco Film Production Fund, 54) San Francisco Gift Funds, 55) housing production, 56) the city's operating rules Chapter 31 appeals pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 57) sexual harassment complaints, 58) City employee overtime, 59) the Early Care and Education for All Initiative, 60) the Homeward Bound Program, 61) the Open Data Policy, 62) the Office of Emerging Technology, 63) the Commission on the Status of Women, 64) management information services, 65) the Entertainment Commission, 66) fees associated with water conservation certification, 67) notices and orders issued to Large Refuse Generators, 68) compliance with the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing city law, 69) restrictions on City purchases of bottled water, 70) the lead poisoning prevention program, 71) the Hunters Point Shipyard health and safety city law, 72) the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program, 73) Equal Pay Reports, 74) noise assessment and prevention in land use planning and environmental review, 75) amplified sound from unenclosed tour buses, 76) adjustments to the street damage restoration fee, 77) fixed pedestal zones, 78) cost of parking places, 79) use of a Public Works revolving fund, 80) offset of use of fresh water due to the Nonpotable and Reclaimed Water Use Master Plan, 81) surface-mounted facility site permits, 82) Tier 3 Love Our Neighborhood Project Applications, 83) limited equity housing cooperative conversions and related fees, 84) Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency costs associated with street fairs, 85) jobs-housing fit, 86) progress of the Transit Center District, Market/Octavia, East SOMA, West SOMA, Inner Mission, Lower Potrero/Showplace Square, and Central Waterfront Area Plans, 87) the Short Term Rental program, 88) the Housing Inventory, 89) impact fees for Area Plans, 90) Housing Balance, 91) bicycle parking requirements for City properties, 92) the Transportation Demand Management Implementation, 93) the Affordable Housing Bonus Program, 94) the Van Ness Special Use District, 95) office development limits, 96) the Market Octavia Plan Area, 97) economic feasibility of the Transportation Sustainability Fee, 98) the Rincon Hill Community Improvements Fund, 99) the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund, 100) General Advertising Sign Inventory, 101) Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning Controls, 102) residential density exceptions in RH (Residential, House) Districts, 103) replacing auto-oriented uses with housing, 104) the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, 105) the State-mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, 106) the legalization of Unauthorized Dwelling Units, 107) the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee, 108) Better Roof implementation, 109) the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program, 110) settlement of litigation not exceeding $25,000, 111) the Urban Agriculture Program, 112) Police Department staffing, 113) payments for requested Police services for events.

Ordinance amending the Administrative, Environment, Health, Labor and Employment, Park, Planning, Police, Public Works, Subdivision, Transportation, and Building Inspection Commission Codes to modify numerous reporting requirements, including those related to 1) value of City-owned parcels, 2) code enforcement violations, 3) updates to nutrition standards and guidelines, 4) rental of City vehicles, 5) revenue recovery for damage to City property, 6) representations of women on City property, 7) the Commission on Disability and Aging, 8) meetings of the State Legislation Committee, 9) the City records center, 10) claims to the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection, 11) the District Attorney State Forfeiture Fund, 12) the Food Empowerment Market Fund, 13) the Infant and Toddler Early Learning Scholarship Fund, 14) the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits Sales Fund, 15) the Mayor’s Home Ownership Assistance Loan Fund, 16) the Mayor’s Housing Programs Fees Fund, 17) the Public Health Environment Enforcement Fund, 18) Proposition 1B Local Street and Road Improvement Funds, 19) the Community Mental Health Service, 20) studies and plans to develop the Moscone Center Garage and the Performing Arts Garage, 21) managed care contracts, 22) the City’s telecommunications program, 23) City property leased for fossil fuel extraction, 24) the Redevelopment Agency, 25) the Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Program, 26) loans related to the designation of residential rehabilitation areas, 27) the Housing Code Enforcement Loan Program, 28) residential hotels, 29) the Short-Term Residential Rental Program, 30) the Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Bond Program, 31) nonprofit arts organizations, 32) the Healthy Food Retailer Ordinance, 33) the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, 34) the historical property contract (Mills Act) program, 35) the Housing Innovation Program, 36) Healthcare Impact Reports, 37) the Better Streets Policy, 38) Navigation Centers, 39) the Cooperative Living Opportunities for Mental Health Program, 40) the Safe Overnight Parking Pilot Program, 41) surveillance technology audits, 42) the Neighborhood Anchor Business Registry, 43) work performed under Chapter 6 public works contracts, 44) the 706 Mission Fund, 45) the Animal Shelter Fund, 46) the County Surveyor’s Survey Monument Preservation Fund, 47) the Disability and Aging Services Community Living Fund, 48) the Jackson Playground Park Fund, 49) the Public Works Adopt-a-Tree Fund, 50) the San Francisco Film Production Fund, 51) San Francisco Gift Funds, 52) housing production, 53) Administrative Code Chapter 31 appeals pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 54) sexual harassment complaints, 55) City employee overtime, 56) the Early Care and Education for All Initiative, 57) the Homeward Bound Program, 58) the Open Data Policy, 59) the Office of Emerging Technology, 60) the Commission on the Status of Women, 61) management information services, 62) the Entertainment Commission, 63) fees associated with water conservation certification, 64) notices and orders issued to Large Refuse Generators, 65) compliance with the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Ordinance, 66) restrictions on City purchases of bottled water, 67) the lead poisoning prevention program, 68) the Hunters Point Shipyard health and safety ordinance, 69) the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program, 70) noise assessment and prevention in land use planning and environmental review, 71) amplified sound from unenclosed tour buses, 72) adjustments to the street damage restoration fee, 73) fixed pedestal zones, 74) cost of parking places, 75) use of a Public Works revolving fund, 76) offset of use of fresh water due to the Nonpotable and Reclaimed Water Use Master Plan, 77) surface-mounted facility site permits, 78) Tier 3 Love Our Neighborhood Project Applications, 79) limited equity housing cooperative conversions and related fees, 80) Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency costs associated with street fairs, 81) progress of the Transit Center District, Market/Octavia, East SOMA, West SOMA, Inner Mission, Lower Potrero/Showplace Square, and Central Waterfront Area Plans, 82) the Housing Inventory, 83) impact fees for Area Plans, 84) Housing Balance, 85) bicycle parking requirements for City properties, 86) the Transportation Demand Management Implementation, 87) the Affordable Housing Bonus Program, 88) the Van Ness Special Use District, 89) office development limits, 90) the Market Octavia Plan Area, 91) economic feasibility of the Transportation Sustainability Fee, 92) the Rincon Hill Community Improvements Fund, 93) the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund, 94) General Advertising Sign Inventory, 95) Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning Controls, 96) replacing auto-oriented uses with housing, 97) the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, 98) the State-mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, 99) the legalization of Unauthorized Dwelling Units, 100) the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee, 101) Better Roof implementation, 102) the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program, 103) settlement of litigation not exceeding $25,000, 104) the Urban Agriculture Program, 105) Police Department staffing, 106) payments for requested Police services for events; 107) crime victim and domestic violence data, 108) the Narcotics Forfeiture and Assets Seizure Fund; 109) the Office of Small Business; 110) employment discrimination; and 111) Area Plan Progress Reports; remove various obsolete reporting requirements; eliminate defunct funds, agencies, plans, staffing requirements, and programs; make other updates, including to 1) remove reference to library fines, 2) modify the library fee amnesty program, 3) modify the permissible uses of the Administrative Services Vehicle Leasing Program Fund, 4) eliminate approval of certain expenditures from the Library Special Collections and Services Fund, 5) streamline the process for preparing departmental equal employment opportunity plans, 6) reduce the scope of report regarding compliance with the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Ordinance, 7) reduce the scope of reporting required for Tier 3 Love Our Neighborhood Project Applications, 8) eliminate the Parking Authority as a responsible party to report costs to maintenance districts of maintaining public improvements and facilities, 9) eliminate the Human Rights Commission as a body that verifies the absence of evictions for parcels whose owners apply for conversion of the form of ownership and for the purpose of the residential condominium conversion lottery, 10) update requirements for the Health Care Service Master Plan, 11) change the department responsible for submitting annual reports for the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee, and 12) eliminate Planning Department monitoring of the Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans; making other conforming amendments; 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 necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
26-4
Resolution#250793
Aug 6, 2025

This resolution allows Grocery Outlet Inc. at 350 Bay Street to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits, determining it benefits the public in San Francisco. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Grocery Outlet Inc, located at 350 Bay Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0
Ordinance#250570
Aug 5, 2025

The ordinance authorizes a $400,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Ralph Bower against the City for alleged personal injury on a city street. This lawsuit was initiated on April 10, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing a partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ralph Bower against the City and County of San Francisco for $400,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 10, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605730; entitled Ralph Bower, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250695
Aug 5, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $300,000 related to a claim for a refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC. The lawsuit was initiated on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611594; entitled 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250656
Aug 5, 2025

The ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements related to the Potrero HOPE SF Project, including streets and sidewalks on several streets for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and grants limited authority to the Public Works Director for future infrastructure acceptance.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Potrero HOPE SF Project, Phase 2, including improvements located within portions of 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Wisconsin Streets, and improvements associated with a new switchgear within a building, and an offer of dedication for real property underlying portions of 25th, Arkansas, and Connecticut Streets; dedicating this public infrastructure for public use; designating the public infrastructure for public street and roadway purposes; accepting the public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” to establish official sidewalk widths on 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Wisconsin Streets; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions regarding the public infrastructure; delegating limited authority to the Public Works Director to accept specified infrastructure; authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
23-0
Ordinance#250699
Aug 5, 2025

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to bypass the usual competitive bidding process when purchasing equipment and services for its Real Time Investigation Center, using donated funds from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation. It has been officially passed.

Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapter 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services to support the Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, using gift funds received from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Stephen Sherrill, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-3
Resolution#250723
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use about $7.25 million in donations for the Real Time Investigation Center, which includes funding for internet service, drones, software, and employee parking fees starting April 30, 2025. It also permits the department to accept future donations from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation for the same purpose.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend gifts of equipment, services, and funds totaling approximately $7,250,028 to support the Police Department’s Real Time Investigation Center (RTIC), for the installation of fiber internet service, purchase of 12 docks and drones, related software and services, data integration software, and employee parking fees, with a start date of April 30, 2025; and authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend future gifts from San Francisco Police Community Foundation for support of the RTIC.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
12-2
Resolution#250515
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves a four-year amendment to an agreement between the City and San Francisco Health Plan for community support services under CalAIM, expected to generate up to $6,039,300 in revenue. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make minor changes to the amendment before it is finalized.

Resolution approving an amendment to the agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and San Francisco Health Plan, for CalAIM community supports services, for a term of four years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, with an anticipated revenue to the City not to exceed $6,039,300 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary, non-material changes to the amendment before its execution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250514
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution approves an amendment to a contract with the Institute on Aging to provide additional funding of $14,261,943 for the Community Living Fund Program, bringing the total to $25,676,683 and extending the program's duration by two years until June 30, 2027. It also allows for minor adjustments to the contract by the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services as needed.

Resolution approving the First Amendment between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Institute on Aging for the provision of the Community Living Fund Program, increasing the amount by $14,261,943 for a new total not to exceed amount of $25,676,683 effective upon approval of this Resolution, extending the term by two years for a total term of four years from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, clarifying the scope of services, and adding appendices consistent with the ongoing receipt of federal funding; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the First Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the First Amendment or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#250745
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to use a $12,420,000 grant from the California State Transportation Agency to fund the Pier 80 subsidence project from August 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. The project aims to address infrastructure issues at Pier 80.

Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $12,420,000 from the California State Transportation Agency Port Freight Infrastructure Program, to fund the Pier 80 subsidence project for the period of August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
12-0
Resolution#250712
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution increases the budget for CleanPowerSF's administrative costs related to its participation in the California Community Power Authority by $3,513,385, raising the total limit to $8,286,095. The duration of this budget remains unchanged, running from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2048.

Resolution approving an increase in the not to exceed amount for the general and administrative cost for CleanPowerSF’s participation in the California Community Power Authority by $3,513,385 for a new total not to exceed amount of $8,286,095 with no change to the term duration, from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2048, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.

Transportation
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250742
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into a grant agreement for nearly $6 million to support a 100% affordable housing project for low-income and formerly homeless households. It also permits the Director to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute a grant agreement with 180 Jones Associates, L.P. in the amount of $5,980,012 for a 25-year term to provide operating subsidies for a 100% affordable housing project housing for low-income and formerly homeless households, effective upon approval of this Resolution; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and to authorize the Director of MOHCD to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant agreement or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250547
Aug 5, 2025

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to use a $200,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to buy and install multi-space parking pay stations. It also gives the Port Executive Director the authority to make necessary changes to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations until January 29, 2027.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a parking management capital grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), a transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, to fund the acquisition and installation of multi-space pay stations; and to authorize the Port Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution from September 30, 2024, through January 29, 2027.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#250426
Aug 4, 2025

This ordinance creates the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District, which is a designated area with specific planning and zoning regulations. It also includes environmental and public welfare findings to support the establishment of this district.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District generally bounded by Kirkwood Avenue to the northeast, Rankin Street to the southeast, McKinnon Avenue to the southwest, and Toland Street to the northwest; 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
24-0
Resolution#250744
Aug 4, 2025

This resolution allows the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd and 4th Streets from September 14 to September 19, 2025, for the Workday Rising 2025 event, pending a permit from the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation. The closure is intended to facilitate the event and ensure safety for participants.

Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd Street and 4th Street, from September 14 through September 19, 2025, subject to the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation issuing a permit for this year’s event for Workday Rising 2025.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey
10-0
Resolution#250730
Aug 4, 2025

This resolution calls for the creation of a Small Business Relief Fund to support merchants impacted by the Islais Creek Bridge Replacement Project on Third Street. It has been approved by the city.

Resolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to establish a Small Business Relief Fund for merchants affected by the Islais Creek Bridge Replacement Project along the Third Street corridor.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
10-0
Resolution#250635
Aug 1, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Works to use a $626,000 grant from the California Department of Transportation to plan the South of Market Under Freeway Park from November 2024 to June 2027. It also gives Public Works the authority to sign necessary documents for the project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $626,000 from the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for a performance period from November 4, 2024, through June 30, 2027, to fund the planning of the South of Market (SoMa) Under Freeway Park; and authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250721
Aug 1, 2025

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Police Department to accept and expend various gifts valued at approximately $866,500 from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation to distribute to the ten Police Department district stations to support officer wellness events and initiatives, support community engagement events and provide equipment for the Police Department district stations. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend various gifts valued at approximately $866,500 from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation to distribute to the ten Police Department district stations to support officer wellness events and initiatives, support community engagement events and provide equipment for the Police Department district stations.

Public SafetyTransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250726
Aug 1, 2025

This resolution supports the union workers of KQED and encourages reinvestment in local programming. It aims to strengthen local media and support the rights of broadcast employees.

Resolution supporting National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians Local 51 KQED union workers and the reinvestment in local programming.

TransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
10-0