Legislation

This legislation involves a hearing for people who want to express their opinions about a project at 35 Ventura Avenue, which includes adding a second floor to a proposed single-family home. The hearing is to review whether the project is exempt from environmental review under California 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 November 18, 2018, for the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2816, Lot No. 008, to include the second floor addition of 15 feet in height for the proposed property that would consist of an approximately 30 foot tall, 3,000 square foot, single family home. (District 7) (Appellant: Ryan Patterson of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson PC, on behalf of Tom and Kari Rocca) (Filed August 30, 2021)

The hearing is for people to express their opinions about the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street Project, which plans to replace a parking lot with a 27-story mixed-use residential building containing 495 units and commercial space. The project aims to include affordable housing and various community improvements, and it is currently under review following an appeal.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street Project, identified in Planning Case No. 2017-014833ENV, issued by the Planning Commission through Motion No. 20960, dated July 29, 2021, for a proposed mixed-use project to demolish the existing surface parking lot at the project site and construct a new 27-story mixed-use residential building that is 274 feet tall (with an additional ten feet for rooftop mechanical equipment); the project would total 535,000 square feet and include 495 dwelling units, 4,000 square feet of commercial retail use on the ground floor, and 25,000 square feet of private and common open space, three below grade parking levels with 166 vehicular parking spaces, two service delivery loading spaces, and one on-site freight loading space on the group floor, and bicycle, on-street passenger and commercial loading and streetscape improvements; the proposed project would use the individually requested state density bonus program and provide affordable housing units onsite. (District 6) (Appellant: Susan Brandt-Hawley of Brandt-Hawley Law Group, on behalf of the Yerba Buena Neighborhood Consortium) (Filed: August 30, 2021)

This legislation is a hearing for people who want to express their support or objections regarding the environmental review of a proposed project at 530 Sansome Street. It follows a previous approval process and is part of the California Environmental Quality Act requirements.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed project at 530 Sansome Street, identified in Planning Case No. 2019-017481ENV, and affirmed on appeal by the Planning Commission and issued on July 29, 2021. (District 3) (Appellant: Ryan Patterson of Zacks, Freedman, and Patterson PC, on behalf of 447 Partners, LLC) (Filed August 30, 2021)

This ordinance updates the Business and Tax Regulations Code to implement changes from Proposition F, which modifies the gross receipts tax and eliminates the payroll expense tax, as well as Proposition L, which introduces a tax on overpaid executives. It also includes clarifications and minor adjustments to the existing regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to revise its common administrative provisions and other provisions to implement Proposition F amending the gross receipts tax and repealing the payroll expense tax and Proposition L imposing the overpaid executive gross receipts tax, approved at the November 3, 2020, election, and make clarifying and other nonsubstantive changes.

This motion provides a status update on the city's progress in addressing a recommendation from the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding achieving a living wage. It has been officially passed by the city.

Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update to Recommendation No. R1 contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Strategic Alignment: Breaking Through to a Living Wage.”

This hearing addresses concerns from residents regarding the environmental impact assessment for the 1525 Pine Street Project, which has already been approved by the Planning Commission. It allows interested parties to voice their opinions or objections to the project's final environmental review.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the 1525 Pine Street Project, identified in Planning Case No. 2015-009955ENV, and affirmed on appeal by the Planning Commission and issued on May 6, 2021. (District 3) (Appellant: David P. Cincotta of Law Offices of David P. Cincotta, on behalf of Patricia Rose and Claire Rose and other neighbors of 1545 Pine Street) (Filed August 20, 2021)

This motion confirms that the Planning Commission has approved an environmental review for the 1525 Pine Street project, indicating that it meets necessary environmental standards. The approval allows the project to move forward while addressing potential impacts.

Motion affirming the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act, for the proposed 1525 Pine Street project.

This motion aimed to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of an environmental review for the 1525 Pine Street project. However, it was ultimately not passed.

Motion conditionally reversing the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed 1525 Pine Street project, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Board's Clerk prepare findings to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of an environmental review for the 1525 Pine Street project. However, the motion was ultimately not passed.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed 1525 Pine Street project.

This resolution intends to rename Donner Avenue, located in Alice Griffith Public Housing, to Charlie Way. The Board of Supervisors has passed this resolution, indicating their support for the name change.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to rename Donner Avenue between Arelious Walker Drive and West Harney Way, which is a street located in Alice Griffith Public Housing, to Charlie Way.

This resolution addresses the findings from a Civil Grand Jury report on achieving a living wage and urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations in the city’s budget and through department heads. It aims to improve wage standards for residents.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Strategic Alignment: Breaking Through to a Living Wage;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution approves a settlement of $30,756.32 to Lever, Inc. for a claim regarding a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes filed against the city. The claim was initially submitted on April 15, 2021, and has now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Lever, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,756.32; the claim was filed on April 15, 2021; the claim involves a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes.

This legislation involves a hearing for public input on a proposed project at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street, which seeks to amend previous approvals for a mixed-use building that includes demolishing three existing buildings and constructing a new 13-story structure with commercial space and group housing. The hearing allows interested parties to express support or objections to the changes in the project scope.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 303, 304, 415, 166, and 155 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0317, Lot Nos. 007, 009, and 011, identified in Planning Case No. 2013.1535CUA-02, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20935, dated June 24, 2021, to amend the Conditions of Approval Nos. 24, 25, 26, and 32 of Planning Commission Motion No. 20281, adopted on September 13, 2018, for a revised project scope to include demolition of three buildings, construction of a 13-story mixed-use building with similar massing, ground floor commercial and a new church, and up to 316 group housing rooms instead of 176 residential units located in a RC-4 (Residential-Commercial, High Density) Zoning District, North of Market Residential Special Use District and 80-130-T Height and Bulk District. (District 6) (Appellants: Pratibha Tekkey, on behalf of the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, and Michael Shonafelt and Gregory Tross of Newmeyer & Dillion LLP, on behalf of the Pacific Bay Inn, Inc.) (Filed July 21, 2021)

This ordinance aimed to allow the Municipal Transportation Agency to set parking rates at Kezar Stadium and the Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility, while also increasing rates for berth-holders at the Marina Small Craft Harbor. The proposal was ultimately rejected and is no longer in effect.

Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to set parking rates at the Kezar Stadium Parking Lot and Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility in accordance with Park Code provisions that authorize SFMTA rate-setting on park property; making conforming edits to the Park Code; increasing parking rates for berth-holders at the Marina Small Craft Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance lowers the size threshold for new buildings to use alternative water sources from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet and exempts some affordable housing projects from this requirement. It also establishes specific non-potable water usage guidelines, modifies fees, and mandates reports on water systems.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to 1) lower the threshold, from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, for requiring that new buildings be constructed, operated, and maintained using specified alternate water sources for required non-potable uses; 2) exempt certain affordable housing projects and property uses from that requirement; 3) require that certain categories of new buildings use specific sources of nonpotable water for specific purposes; 4) modify certain administrative review fees; 5) require the payment of excess use charges and penalties for failure to properly use and maintain alternate water source systems; and 6) the completion of reports on purified water, recycled water, and Non-potable District Systems; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update certain annual license fee amounts for operating alternate water source systems; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance allows certain social service and philanthropic facilities in Chinatown with specific conditions, modifies use size limits and regulations for various districts, and permits lot mergers in the Polk Street area. It also exempts certain community uses from size limits and makes adjustments to zoning regulations to support local businesses and services.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) allow neighborhood-serving Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts with conditional use authorization; 2) change the provision for abandonment of a use that exceeds a use size maximum in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; 3) allow re-establishment of a nonconforming use size in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts under certain circumstances; 4) change the use size limit and use size maximum in the Chinatown Community Business District; 5) exempt Institutional Community uses and Legacy Business Restaurants in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts from use size limits; 6) allow lot mergers under certain conditions in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; and 7) exclude the portion of Powell Street south of Union Street from the North Beach Financial Service, Limited Financial Service, and Business or Professional Service Subdistrict; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves an updated emergency declaration allowing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to replace and repair fences on watershed land in Alameda that were damaged by a fire, increasing the budget for the project from $4.25 million to $10.9 million. The action is in response to the damage caused by the SCU Lightning Complex Fire.

Resolution approving an updated emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to replace and repair fences on SFPUC watershed land in Alameda damaged by the SCU Lightning Complex Fire, increasing the total not to exceed cost from $4,250,000 to $10,900,000.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report about Van Ness Avenue and urges the Mayor to implement those recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Van Ness Avenue: What Lies Beneath;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This hearing will discuss the findings of the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding issues related to Van Ness Avenue. The report examines underlying problems and potential improvements for the area.

Hearing on the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Van Ness Avenue: What Lies Beneath."

This resolution addresses the findings from a report on improving San Francisco's fuel resilience and urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “A Fluid Concern: San Francisco Must Improve Fuel Resilience;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This hearing will discuss the findings of the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on improving San Francisco's fuel resilience. The report highlights concerns about the city's ability to maintain fuel supplies during emergencies.

Hearing on the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "A Fluid Concern: San Francisco Must Improve Fuel Resilience."

This ordinance creates a fund to help landlords of specific commercial tenants who couldn't pay rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be available for 24 months after the law goes into effect.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the COVID-19 Commercial Rent Relief Fund to provide financial support to landlords of certain Commercial Tenants where the tenant was unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and setting a sunset date of 24 months from the effective date of the legislation.

This ordinance designates the Crocker National Bank Building at One Montgomery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate One Montgomery Street (aka 1-25 Montgomery Street), Crocker National Bank Building, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0292, Lot Nos. 001A and 002, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; 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 resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to Presidio Cocktail Corporation at 907 Post Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Presidio Cocktail Corporation, doing business as Presidio Cocktail Corp. at 907 Post Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

This resolution allows San Francisco to accept an avigation easement from SHAC Adrian Court Apartments LLC for a development project in Burlingame, at no cost to the city. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review complies with state regulations.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and recording of an avigation easement by the City and County of San Francisco from SHAC Adrian Court Apartments LLC for the development at 1 and 45 Adrian Court in Burlingame, California, at no cost to the City and County of San Francisco; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance removes the need for special permission to establish residential care facilities for seven or more people in certain residential districts, while requiring special permission for changes or demolitions of these facilities. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the requirement of Conditional Use Authorization for Residential Care Facilities for seven or more people in Residential, House (RH) Districts; require Conditional Use Authorization for a change of use or demolition of a Residential Care Facility, and consideration of certain factors in determining whether to grant Conditional Use Authorization; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution supports a California bill that prevents employers from discriminating against individuals for testing positive for cannabis metabolites. It aims to protect job applicants and employees from being unfairly treated due to cannabis use.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1256, authored by Assembly Member Bill Quirk, an anti-cannabis discrimination bill prohibiting employers from discriminating against hiring or terminating a person for testing positive for cannabis metabolites.

This resolution calls on the federal government to eliminate student loan debts for borrowers. It reflects the city's support for policies aimed at reducing the financial burden of student loans.

Resolution urging the Federal Government to cancel student loan debts.

This resolution urges President Biden to remove Title 42 restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border to help vulnerable individuals seeking asylum. It aims to address the humanitarian crisis caused by current policies that are seen as unfriendly to migrants.

Resolution urging President Joe Biden to fully lift Title 42 restrictions at the United States-Mexico border to allow vulnerable and exploited people seeking asylum, including single adults, LGBT couples, and families, to enter the country and to ease the growing humanitarian crisis at the border caused by policies hostile to migrants.

This resolution supports making it easier for community members to start beautification projects on public property, such as improvements to specific bridges and facilities. It urges city departments to streamline the process for these initiatives.

Resolution supporting and urging Departments to facilitate an easier process for community-initiated beautification projects on public property, including, but not limited to, the improvement projects for the Kensington Bridge, Havelock Bridge, Low Acuity Continuing Care facility in the Presidio, and the Richardson Triangle in Cow Hollow.

This resolution urges the Governor and California Legislature to ensure that residents changing their name or gender marker can do so privately, with their petitions and court orders sealed from public access. It also allows individuals the choice to opt-out of these privacy protections if they prefer to proceed publicly.

Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature to extend privacy and safety measures to guarantee that all residents petitioning the California Superior Court for an order changing their name or gender marker for the purpose of reflecting their authentic gender identity, can proceed under seal, and that both the petition and the final court order would be sealed from public viewing, with an option for the petitioner to elect to opt-out of these protections and proceed publicly.

This resolution supports California Assembly Bill No. 990, which aims to grant incarcerated individuals the right to have personal visits. It emphasizes the importance of family connections for those in prison.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 990, “Family Unity - Incarcerated Persons’ Visiting Rights,” authored by Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (AD-53), to establish personal visits for incarcerated people as a right.

This ordinance removes the Life Science and Medical Special Use District from the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also confirms that the changes align with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to eliminate the Life Science and Medical 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution extends the lease for Treasure Island between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy for one additional year, now ending on November 30, 2022. The lease originally began on November 19, 1998.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 46 to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the United States Navy to extend the term for one year to commence December 1, 2021, for a total term of November 19, 1998, through November 30, 2022.

This resolution allows the city to lease part of the roof at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard to New Cingular Wireless for ten years, starting at $120,000 per year with annual increases. The tenant will cover all services and utilities, and there are options to extend the lease for two additional five-year terms.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of a telecommunications facilities on a portion of the roof at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for a ten-year term at an initial annual rent of $120,000 or the monthly base rent of $10,000 with a 3% annual adjustment thereafter, and two five-year options to extend, with tenant responsible for all services and utilities, to commence upon execution after approval by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, in their respective sole and absolution discretion.

This ordinance allows certain existing medical cannabis dispensaries to switch to cannabis retail without needing to notify or seek approval from the neighborhood. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt Grandfathered Medical Cannabis Dispensaries that convert to Cannabis Retail Uses from neighborhood notification and review requirements; 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.

This resolution urges the Municipal Transportation Agency to restore all transit lines and return to pre-Covid service hours by December 31, 2021. It also requests a written plan for this restoration to be released by September 30, 2021.

Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to reinstate all transit lines and restore pre-Covid service hours by December 31, 2021, and release by September 30, 2021, a written plan for restoration of all lines and service.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report, urging the Mayor to implement accepted suggestions through department heads and the annual budget. It aims to improve the operations of the Superior Court based on the report's insights.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Continuity Report;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This legislation schedules a hearing to discuss the findings of the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, titled "Continuity Report." The hearing aims to review the report's recommendations and implications for the city.

Hearing on the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Continuity Report."

This ordinance allows the city to remove certain public service easements in the Hunters View project area, specifically related to sewer and emergency access, and transfer ownership of these areas to the San Francisco Housing Authority. It also confirms that this action aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of public service easements in the Hunters View project site, which includes a sanitary sewer easement generally running along West Point Road between Catalina Street and Middle Point Road and a public access and emergency vehicle access easement generally located at West Point Road and Catalina Street; authorizing the City to quitclaim its interest in the vacation areas (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4624, Lot Nos. 29 and 31) to the San Francisco Housing Authority notwithstanding the requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This resolution designates Lincoln Park as a historic landmark and extends the time for the Historic Preservation Commission to make a decision about it by an additional 90 days, totaling 180 days. The park was previously known as City Cemetery.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Lincoln Park, formerly known as City Cemetery, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029; and extending the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render it’s decision by 90 days, for a total of 180 days.

This resolution designates the Clay Theatre at 2261 Fillmore Street as a historic landmark and extends the time for the Historic Preservation Commission to make a decision on this designation by an additional 90 days, totaling 180 days. The aim is to ensure thorough consideration of the site's historical significance.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for 2261 Fillmore Street (aka the Clay Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0630, Lot No. 002; and extending the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render it’s decision by 90 days, for a total of 180 days.

This ordinance creates a new Affordable Housing Special Use District at 2500-2530 18th Street to support the development of affordable housing by changing the zoning from Production, Distribution, and Repair to Urban Mixed Use. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the new 2500-2530 18th Street Affordable Housing Special Use District (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 4014, Lot Nos. 002 and 002A), to facilitate the development of affordable housing at the site; amending the Zoning Map to rezone the lots from PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution, and Repair, General) to UMU (Urban Mixed Use) and to map the new special use district; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves a settlement of $531,910.34 to Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Mizuho Americas LLC for unlitigated claims related to various taxes. The claims were filed on May 6, 2021, and involve refunds for payroll expenses and other taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Mizuho Americas LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $531,910.34; the claims were filed on May 6, 2021; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and early care and education commercial rents taxes.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $914,170 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, covering the period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $914,170 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $100,000 related to a personal injury claim filed by Christina McGovern regarding a sidewalk incident. The lawsuit was initiated on March 10, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Christina McGovern against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 10, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583596; entitled Christina McGovern v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This resolution approves a settlement with the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding alleged violations of water quality laws related to sewer overflows. It requires the city to implement flood control projects and response actions in specific areas to address these issues.

Resolution approving the settlement of an unlitigated claim of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board against the City and County of San Francisco regarding alleged violations of the California Water Code related to wet weather-related overflows from the City’s combined sewer system; no formal claim has been filed; the settlement involves entry of a stipulated enforcement order requiring the City to implement flood control projects in the Wawona area, Folsom area, and Lower Alemany area and flooding response actions.

This resolution allows La Loma Produce #7 at 2695 San Bruno Avenue to obtain a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it benefits the community.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to La Loma #7, Inc., doing business as La Loma Produce #7, located at 2695 San Bruno Avenue (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

This resolution honors Ethel Davies for her 100th birthday and officially designates September 1, 2021, as Ethel Davies Day in San Francisco. It recognizes her contributions and celebrates her milestone.

Resolution commending Ethel Davies on the occasion of her 100th birthday and declaring September 1, 2021, as Ethel Davies Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution allows Albeco, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to Mollie Stone's Market at 1600 Jackson Street, stating it benefits the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control add a condition to the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Albeco, Inc., doing business as Mollie Stone's Market, located at 1600 Jackson 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.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss the Family Violence Council's 10th report on family violence in San Francisco for the fiscal year 2019-2020. It also requests the Department of the Status of Women to provide additional information during the hearing.

Hearing on the Family Violence Council’s 10th Comprehensive Report on family violence in San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; and requesting the Department of the Status of Women to report.

This ordinance extends the agreement between San Francisco and the Committee of Interns and Residents for one more year, updates the Patient Care Fund details, and removes outdated language. It aims to ensure continued support and clarity in the partnership.

Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 2 to the 2017-2021 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Committee of Interns and Residents, Service Employees International Union, to extend the term by one year, update the Patient Care Fund provision, and eliminate obsolete language.

This resolution allows the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to use part of Log Cabin Ranch for the Mindego Creek Fish Passage Project without paying a fee, aimed at protecting threatened steelhead trout and endangered coho salmon for 25 years. It also confirms that competitive bidding is not necessary and complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution authorizing and approving a no fee permit to enter and use a portion of Log Cabin Ranch by the San Mateo Resource Conservation District for the Mindego Creek Fish Passage Project in order to help protect federally threatened steelhead trout and federally endangered coho salmon for a term of 25 years, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor; finding of public purpose and determining that competitive bidding procedures are not required; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss recommendations from the SF RISE Working Group on how to improve support services for youth and families impacted by COVID-19 school closures. It aims to coordinate efforts among city departments, the School District, and community partners, and will include reports from relevant organizations on the implementation of the plan.

Hearing on the preliminary recommendations of the SF RISE Working Group on a plan to coordinate enrichment and retention services provided by City departments, the School District, and community partners to youth and families adversely affected by COVID-19 school closures and distance learning programs and to discuss how the initial plan will be implemented; and requesting members of the SF RISE Working Group, San Francisco Unified School District, Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to report.

This ordinance changes the payment schedule for a $2.7 million gift and $9.75 million from a project at 950-974 Market Street to the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund. It also updates the rules for how the funds can be used and authorizes related actions.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 49-17, as amended by Ordinance No. 209-17, to change the timeline for the payments of a $2,700,000 gift and $9,750,000 from the project sponsor of the project at 950-974 Market Street to the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund; amending the Administrative Code regarding use of the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund; and authorizing actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.

The ordinance allows San Francisco to settle a lawsuit regarding its sugar-sweetened beverage warning law by agreeing to repeal that law, which the plaintiffs claim is unconstitutional. If the law is repealed, the lawsuit will be dismissed, and the plaintiffs will have an additional four years to request attorney fees and costs.

Ordinance authorizing the entry of a joint stipulation in the lawsuit filed by the American Beverage Association, California State Outdoor Advertising Association, and California Retailers Association against the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on July 24, 2015, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:15-cv-03415 EMC; entitled American Beverage Association et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit claims that the City’s sugar-sweetened beverage warning law, codified in Article 42 of the San Francisco Health Code, violates the United States Constitution; the joint stipulation provides for dismissal of the lawsuit if the City repeals Article 42 of the San Francisco Health Code and conditionally extends Plaintiffs’ time to file a motion for attorneys’ fees and costs by four years.

This ordinance removes the requirement for advertisements of sugar-sweetened beverages to include warnings about their potential health risks. It has been officially passed and is now part of the Health Code.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to repeal the requirement that advertisements for sugar-sweetened beverages include a warning about the potentially harmful health effects of consuming such beverages.

The ordinance simplifies and streamlines procedures for neighborhood, cultural, and entertainment establishments in San Francisco by expanding review processes, allowing temporary outdoor activities, and extending performance hours. It also removes certain permit requirements and definitions to support the continuation of entertainment venues and activities.

Ordinance amending the Planning, Business and Tax Regulations, and Police Codes to simplify procedures and allow flexibility for neighborhood, cultural, and entertainment establishments by 1) expanding streamlined review and inspection procedures to principally permitted storefront uses citywide; 2) deleting separate definitions of “Cat Boarding,” and “Services, Instructional” from the Planning Code; 3) allowing the continuation of longstanding places of entertainment; 4) temporarily requiring a conditional use authorization for uses replacing Nighttime Entertainment uses; 5) allowing temporary outdoor entertainment, arts, and recreation activities; 6) eliminating the one night dance permit; 7) extending time for limited live performances from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.; 8) allowing additional One-Time Entertainment Permits and One-Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits; 9) exempting single individual performances without amplification from permit requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance regulates vending at the Port of San Francisco by requiring permits and establishing associated fees and enforcement actions. It also mandates reports on health and safety enforcement and updates existing codes to align with state law regarding sidewalk vending.

Ordinance adopting regulation of vending within the jurisdiction of the Port of San Francisco, requiring permits, and authorizing permit fee and enforcement actions in the Port Code; requiring the Port and the Department of Public Health to report to the Board of Supervisors about regulatory implementation and health and safety enforcement; amending provisions of the Port and Public Works Codes, and repealing peddler regulations in the Police Code, to comply with state law regarding sidewalk vending; amending provisions of the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Health, and Transportation Codes to conform with state law and new Port Code regulations regarding vending; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements in the Hunters View area, including several streets, for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting an irrevocable offer of public infrastructure and real property associated with Hunters View Phase 1 public infrastructure improvements, including Acacia Avenue, Catalina Street, and portions of Fairfax Avenue, Ironwood Way, and Middle Point Road (“HV1 Public Infrastructure”); declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the HV1 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating such public infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish the official sidewalk width on the abovementioned street areas; accepting the HV1 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; 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; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This ordinance allows commercial tenants who were legally required to close due to COVID-19 to potentially avoid paying rent for the period they were shut down. It establishes a presumption that these tenants may not owe rent during that time, which can be challenged by landlords.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a rebuttable presumption that a commercial tenant who was legally required to shut down due to COVID-19 may be excused from having to pay rent that came due during the shutdown.

This ordinance updates the Planning Code by fixing typos, correcting outdated references, and clarifying language without changing any substantive rules. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows displaced tenants from a fire to retain their preference for affordable housing in the city for six years instead of three, and it removes the expiration of this preference. It aims to provide longer-term support for those affected by fire-related displacement.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate the expiration of a preference in City affordable housing for Displaced Tenants due to a fire (Category 3), and extend the period for which a Displaced Tenant due to fire may utilize the preference, from three to six years.

This ordinance allows certified paramedics in the Fire Department to initiate temporary psychiatric holds, following state law and local guidelines. It also mandates that these paramedics receive the necessary training from the Fire Department and the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to designate all certified and accredited paramedics employed by the Fire Department to initiate temporary psychiatric holds, subject to state law procedures and requirements adopted by the county behavioral health director; and require that the Fire Department and Department of Public Health ensure that designated Fire Department paramedics receive all appropriate training.

This ordinance establishes a structured process for awarding grants in San Francisco, including requirements for competitive bidding, advertisement of solicitations, and evaluation criteria. It also outlines the rights of the City regarding grant proposals and sets rules for grant administration and compliance.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code by codifying a grant award process to, among other things: 1) require, with certain exceptions, a competitive solicitation; 2) require advertisement of solicitations and set forth evaluation criteria of grant proposals; 3) reserve the City’s right to cancel, reject, and/or readvertise solicitations; 4) list required grant terms; 5) set forth requirements for the head of a granting agency in making a sole source grant determination; 6) authorize the Purchaser to promulgate rules and regulations for effectively carrying out the requirements of this Ordinance; 7) set forth grant requirements based on a grant’s funding source; 8) set forth administrative debarment procedures; and 9) set forth the requirements for the advertisement and notice of availability of rebate and incentive programs.

The ordinance establishes policies for the use of various surveillance technologies by multiple city departments, including audio recorders, license plate readers, drones, security cameras, and RFID systems. It also mandates that each department post their approved surveillance technology policies on their websites for public access.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policies governing the use of 1) Audio Recorders (ShotSpotter) by the Police Department, 2) Automatic License Plate Readers by the Airport, Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and Police Department, 3) Drones by the Fire Department, Port, Public Works, Public Utilities Commission, Recreation and Park Department, and Department of Technology, 4) Security Cameras by the Airport, Arts Commission, Asian Art Museum, Department of Child Support Services, City Administrator, Department of Technology, Department of Emergency Management, Fire Department, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Human Resources, Human Services Agency, Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Public Health, Recreation and Park Department, Rent Board, and War Memorial, and 5) Radio Frequency Identification by the Library; making required findings in support of said approvals; and amending the Administrative Code to require departments to post each Board-approved Surveillance Technology Policy on the department website.

This ordinance establishes the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in the Sunset neighborhood and mandates the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on the area's cultural attributes and preservation strategies. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in and around the Sunset neighborhood; to require the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to submit written reports and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor describing the cultural attributes of the District and proposing strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to set flexible non-resident adult admission fees for the Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, and San Francisco Botanical Garden until December 7, 2021. It also clarifies that the increased admission fees for the Coit Tower Elevator expired on June 30, 2021.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow the Recreation and Park Department to continue setting non-resident adult admission fees for the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers, and the San Francisco Botanical Garden by flexible pricing until December 7, 2021; clarifying that the increased non-resident adult admission fees for the Coit Tower Elevator shall be deemed to have expired by operation of law on June 30, 2021; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance approves the health insurance plans and the contribution rates that the city will use for its employees in 2022. It ensures that city workers have access to health services and outlines how much the city and employees will pay for these plans.

Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2022.

The ordinance allows the City to issue up to $67.5 million in Certificates of Participation to fund various capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations to City-owned buildings and facilities. It also includes provisions for leasing property and managing the financial aspects of these projects to support the City's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $67,500,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City, including but not limited to certain projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities and works utilized by various City departments and local economic stimulus projects, generally consisting of repairs, renovations and improvements, designed to help build a more resilient and equitable San Francisco as part of the City’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including through the retirement of certain commercial paper notes of the City issued for such purposes; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease and lease back of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, and/or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish patient rates and service fees for the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023. It ensures that the fees charged for health services are officially set and documented.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.

The ordinance allocates $19,344,824 from Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's capital improvement projects, while also adjusting previous funding amounts. It requires certain environmental reviews and approvals before the funds can be used for construction-related expenses.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $19,344,824 of Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program and de-appropriating $2,000,000 Low Carbon Fuel Standard funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating $6,843,536 Hetchy Revenue funds to Hetchy Fund balance in FY2020-2021, and placing $19,344,824 of Power Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.

This ordinance allocates over $213 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's wastewater improvement projects for the fiscal year 2021-2022, including adjustments to previously allocated funds. It also requires environmental reviews to be completed before construction can begin on these projects.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $213,511,178 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating and re-appropriating $42,900,587 and placing $256,411,765 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $162.3 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the issuance of refunding bonds and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 172-20, to authorize an increase of the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $162,314,897 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to Charter, Sections 9.107(6) and 9.107(8), including amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2016, commonly referred to as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $563.4 million in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing wastewater debt and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 173-20 to authorize the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $563,430,430 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined, herein.

This ordinance allocates over $20 million to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission while reducing funding by over $272 million for the Airport Commission and by nearly $18 million for the Port Commission. It requires a two-thirds vote from the Board of Supervisors for specific appropriations totaling approximately $73 million across these commissions.

Ordinance appropriating $20,716,252 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and reducing appropriations by $272,379,116 in the Airport Commission and by $17,664,260 in the Port Commission; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for $59,659,237 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, for $10,061,693 in the Airport Commission and for $3,796,402 in the Port Commission appropriations, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).

This ordinance updates the salary schedule for the Airport Commission and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission by substituting three positions at the Airport and adding 23 new positions at the Utilities Commission for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It does not change the total number of full-time equivalent positions at the Airport but increases the total at the Utilities Commission.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Salary Ordinance Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to reflect the substitution of three positions (0.00 FTEs) at the Airport Commission, and the substitution of nine positions (0.00 FTEs) and the addition of 23 positions (20.04 FTEs) at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in FY2021-2022.

This ordinance reduces the cost for obtaining a Street Artist Certificate in San Francisco. It aims to make it more affordable for artists to legally sell their work in public spaces.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to lower the fee for a Street Artist Certificate.

This ordinance establishes a limit on the tax designation for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the year 2021. It aims to support local efforts in improving neighborhood aesthetics and removing graffiti.

Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2021.