Legislation

This ordinance broadens the exemption from increased transfer tax rates for certain rent-restricted affordable housing transactions valued at $5 million or more, retroactively applying it to transfers since January 1, 2017, and extending the exemption until December 31, 2030. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to broaden the exemption from the increased transfer tax rates when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $5,000,000 for transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing; applying the exemption retroactively to transfers occurring on or after January 1, 2017; extending the exemption through December 31, 2030; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the city to lease property at 42 Gough Street to Gough Club, LLC for three years at an initial rent of $44,472 per year, with annual increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of real property located at 42 Gough Street, with Gough Club, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, for a three year term at an initial base rent of $44,472 per year with annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index of 3% to 5%, with one option to extend for one-year, effective upon approval of this Resolution; authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a two-year sublease for a property at Candlestick Point to continue operating the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center, with an annual rent of $312,000. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary modifications and confirms that the sublease complies with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution authorizing and approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to negotiate and enter into a sublease agreement for 312,000 square feet of property owned by the California State Lands Commission and leased to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the City’s continued use as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, for a term of two years commencing on or about January 13, 2024, through January 12, 2026, for a base rent of $312,000 per year; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the sublease; affirming findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the proposed sublease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation involves a hearing to review the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing's strategic plan, focusing on available beds, waitlist openings, and the effectiveness of their coordinated entry system. The goal is to assess how the plan will impact street conditions over the next five years and to require a report from the department.

Hearing on the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing's Strategic Plan, to understand how the department prepares its approach to homelessness as far as available beds in the system whether permanent or temporary, the number of available openings on the waitlist for each program, how the department maintains its coordinated entry system with the number of individuals awaiting for housing and those who do not qualify for housing, and how the impact of the strategic plan's implementation will have on street conditions over the next five years; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report.

This hearing is focused on discussing the implementation of the CARE Court, which aims to provide support for individuals with mental health and substance use issues by October 1, 2023. It will involve presentations from the Department of Public Health, Superior Court, and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Hearing on plans to implement the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court by October 1, 2023; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Superior Court, and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to present.

The ordinance changes the name of a special zoning district to include both family and senior housing and allows for increased housing density on certain corner lots in specific residential districts. It also extends development benefits to additional residential areas and updates the zoning map accordingly.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the title of the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District to the Family and Senior Housing Opportunity Special Use District (“SUD”); authorize within the SUD the greater of up to six units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on individual Corner Lots in RH (Residential House) Districts, the greater of up to 18 units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on Corner Lots resulting from three lot mergers in RH-1 districts, and the greater of up to 12 units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on Corner Lots resulting from two lot mergers in RH-1 districts; extend various development and streamlining benefits, including lot merger benefits, to RM-1 (Residential, Mixed), RH-2, and RH-3 Districts within the area of the SUD bounded by the Great Highway, Lincoln Way, 19th Avenue, and Sloat Boulevard; and refine project eligibility criteria in the SUD; amending the Zoning Map to reflect the renamed Family and Senior Housing Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

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

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

This resolution approves a grant application for over $60 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support housing programs. It also meets the requirement for the Board of Supervisors to review and approve large grants.

Resolution approving the 2023 grant application for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program in an amount not to exceed $60,849,039; and fulfilling the Board of Supervisors review and approval process for all annual or otherwise recurring grants of $5,000,000 or more.

The resolution approves a loan of up to $47.39 million to 440 Geary LLC for a 122-unit supportive housing project for homeless households at 440 Geary Street. It authorizes the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to execute and modify the loan agreement as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing a Loan Agreement with 440 Geary LLC in an amount not to exceed $47,390,000 for a minimum loan term of 55 years (“Loan Agreement”) to provide permanent financing for a 122-unit single-room occupancy residential building consisting of 121 units of permanent supportive housing to homeless households, one manager unit, and two ancillary ground floor commercial units (the “Project”) located at 440 Geary Street, adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute the Loan Agreement, and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Loan Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Loan Agreement or this Resolution.

The resolution authorizes the acquisition of a property at 42 Otis Street for $14.24 million to support homelessness services, including a purchase agreement with a potential penalty for default. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and alignment with city planning policies.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to acquire certain property located at 42 Otis Street (“Property”) for $14,200,000 plus an estimated $40,000 for typical closing costs, for a total anticipated amount of $14,240,000; 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property from Costanoan LLC (“Purchase Agreement”), which includes a liquidated damages clause of up to $420,000 in case of default by the City; 3) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; effective upon approval of this Resolution; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 5) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows participants in Guaranteed Income pilot programs to receive payments without affecting their eligibility or the amount of aid they receive from County Adult Assistance Programs. It amends the Administrative Code to ensure these payments are exempt from consideration by the Human Services Agency.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt payments received by housed participants in Guaranteed Income pilot programs from the Human Service Agency’s determinations regarding the participants’ eligibility for the County Adult Assistance Programs and the amount of aid the participants may receive.

The ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $77.17 million in Certificates of Participation to finance and refinance capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations to City-owned buildings and facilities. It also includes provisions for leasing arrangements and grants authority to City officials to manage the process.

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 $77,170,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities, streets and works maintained and utilized by various City departments; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to 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 to the Trustee and lease back to the City 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, together with any other property determined by the City’s Director of Public Finance to be made subject to the lease and lease back arrangements; 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, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein; and repealing and rescinding a portion of the authorization to issue Certificates of Participation of the City established through the adoption of Ordinance No. 226-19 of the City on October 11, 2019.

The resolution declares two city properties as exempt surplus land and affirms their use for developing 100% affordable housing with some commercial space. It also establishes a long-term ground lease for the properties with specific financial terms and confirms the Planning Department's approval for the projects under state legislation.

Resolution 1) declaring the City’s real property located at 1939 Market Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3501, Lot No. 006) (“1939 Market Property”) and 1515 South Van Ness Avenue (“1515 SVN” Property, and together with the 1939 Market Property, collectively, the “Property”) as Exempt Surplus Land under California Government Code, Sections 25539.4 and 54221(f)(1)(A); 2) affirming use of the Property by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) for the development as 100% affordable housing with ancillary commercial space; 3) affirming MOHCD’s intent to convey the Property under a long term ground lease with an annual base rent of $100 annual lease monitoring fee of $15,000 and restricting the Property for affordable housing and ancillary commercial space; and 4) affirming the Planning Department’s approval of the projects developed on the Property under Senate Bill (SB) No. 35 or Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2162.

This resolution allows for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in San Francisco, funded by up to $300 million in bonds, with oversight and audits to ensure proper use of funds. It also permits landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing projects, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; to be financed through bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution aimed to authorize up to $300 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects and assist with homeownership through a Downpayment Assistance Loan Program, allowing landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants. It was ultimately killed and will not be enacted.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, reconstruction, development, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair of rental affordable housing projects, and the expansion of homeownership opportunities through the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; to be financed through bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $300,000,000; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution allows the Adult Probation Department to use a $507,470 grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Mobile Probation Service Centers Program, covering the period from May 1, 2023, to September 30, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Adult Probation Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $507,470 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Mobile Probation Service Centers Grant Program funded through The Budget Act of 2022 (Assembly Bill No. 178), for the period of May 1, 2023, through September 30, 2027.

This resolution allows the Department of Adult Probation to use a $100,000 grant from the California Emergency Management Agency for a specialized supervision program aimed at supporting victims of violence against women. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Adult Probation to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the California Emergency Management Agency for Probation Specialized Supervision Program federally funded through the Violence Against Women Act, for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.

This resolution allows the San Francisco District Attorney's Office to renew a $75,000 agreement with the California Victim Compensation Board to provide emergency payments to claimants facing substantial hardship. The funding will be available for immediate needs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to renew its current agreement with the California Victim Compensation Board, an agent of the State of California, for a revolving fund in the amount of $75,000 to establish a process to pay expenses on an emergency basis when the claimant would suffer substantial hardship if the payment was not made, and when the payment would help the claimant with an immediate need for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

This resolution allows the Department of Adult Probation to use a $100,000 grant from the California Emergency Management Agency to support a specialized supervision program for probationers, funded by the Violence Against Women Act, for one year. The program will run from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Adult Probation to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the California Emergency Management Agency for Probation Specialized Supervision Program federally funded through the Violence Against Women Act, for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.

This resolution approves the use of a $1,510,695 federal grant for housing support for people with AIDS in San Francisco, covering the period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. It allows the Mayor to accept and spend these funds on behalf of the city.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Permanent Supportive Housing Renewal Grant; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to accept and expend the City’s FY 2022 HOPWA Permanent Supportive Housing Renewal Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $1,510,695 for the period of June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026.

This resolution approves a settlement of $1,355,943.09 to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company for claims related to refunds of certain taxes filed against the City and County of San Francisco. The claims were submitted on July 13, 2023, and pertain to gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,355,943.09; the claims were filed on July 13, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution allows the Mayor's Office and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to seek donations from private organizations to enhance temporary shelter and services for homeless individuals, bypassing certain regulations on soliciting funds. It has been officially approved.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services to support people experiencing homelessness, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

This ordinance allows tenants to bring a tenant association representative to meetings with their landlord and sets rules for tenant association meetings. It also clarifies the conditions under which tenant associations maintain their status and the requirement for landlords and tenant associations to negotiate in good faith.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that tenants may elect to be accompanied by a tenant association representative at meetings with their landlord; to set rules for the duration of and attendance at meetings of the full tenant association; to provide that a tenant association remains in good standing unless it has failed to re-certify or a new tenant association has been certified; and to make clarifying changes regarding the obligation of landlords and tenant associations to confer in good faith.

The ordinance reduces requirements for Inclusionary Housing Programs and development impact fees for certain housing projects approved before specific dates, making it easier for developers to build. It also updates the membership requirements for the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

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

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to use up to $114,800 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to support residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the South of Market area until June 30, 2024. The funding aims to address various impacts of community changes in that neighborhood.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of up to $114,800 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa for a term to commence effective upon approval this Resolution through June 30, 2024.

The resolution approves a 75-year lease for city-owned property at 683 Florida Street and 2070 Bryant Street to 681 Florida Street Commercial LLC for $1 annually, aimed at developing community-serving commercial spaces. It also allows the removal of this property from an existing residential lease and confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Commercial Ground Lease for Real Property owned by the City and located at 683 Florida Street and 2070 Bryant Street (together, the “Commercial Property”) with 681 Florida Street Commercial LLC, for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $1 (“Commercial Ground Lease”), in order to develop two adjoining ground floor commercial spaces for public benefit or community-serving uses (“Commercial Project”); 2) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of MOHCD to enter into a First Amendment to Residential Ground Lease to remove the Commercial Property from the leased premises under the Residential Ground Lease between the City and 681 Florida Housing Associates, L.P.; 3) adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 4) determining that the less than market rent payable under the Commercial Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing commercial spaces for community-serving spaces, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.3; and 5) authorizing the Director of Property and/or the Director of MOHCD to execute the Commercial Ground Lease and the First Amendment to Residential Ground Lease and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the City to amend a commercial lease with Volunteers in Medicine for a property at 35 Onondaga Avenue, enabling the organization to be reimbursed up to $2,970,594 for improvements made to the space. The lease is for 10 years with options to extend for an additional 10 years.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to execute a third amendment to a restated 10-year commercial lease, with two five-year extension options, between the City and County of San Francisco, as Landlord, and Volunteers in Medicine, DBA Clinic By the Bay, as Tenant, for the City-owned property located at 35 Onondaga Avenue; enabling reimbursement of up to a total of $2,970,594 for Tenant’s improvement costs.

This resolution sets a property tax rate of $1.17769382 for every $100 of taxable property value in San Francisco, which supports various local educational and transportation agencies. It also establishes a pass-through rate of $0.0726 per $100 for residential tenants, allowing landlords to pass some of the tax costs onto renters.

Resolution levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.17769382 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 a pass-through rate of $0.0726 per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 37, for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2024.

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

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

The resolution approves granting two easements on city property at 4840 Mission Street to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for electrical and gas utilities, supporting 100% affordable housing. This easement is provided at no cost and aims to benefit low-income households while facilitating utility services.

Resolution approving and authorizing a grant of two easements on the City’s property located at 4840 Mission Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6959, Lot No. 35), consisting of an easement of 198 square feet of land at the northwest edge of the parcel for electrical equipment and an easement of 395 square feet of land at the northern edge of parcel for gas equipment, between the City and County of San Francisco and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”), for the purpose of providing electrical and gas utilities to 100% affordable housing located on the City’s property, at no cost for a term effective upon approval of this Resolution and until PG&E surrenders or abandons the easement areas or the agreement is terminated; determination that the grant of the easements at no cost will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income households in need and facilitate electric service by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.3; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain projects from review processes, removing conditional use requirements for various housing types, and adjusting zoning regulations to facilitate development. It also expands eligibility for housing programs, allows more ground floor uses in residential buildings, and updates regulations for affordable housing projects.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by (1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; 8) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; and 9) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; 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 approves a settlement of over $1 million to PFP Holdings, Inc. for claims related to payroll and gross receipts taxes. The claims were filed earlier this year and have now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by PFP Holdings, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,039,237.26; the claims were filed on May 4, 2023; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

The ordinance calls for a special election on March 5, 2024, to let voters decide on a $300 million bond for building and improving affordable rental housing in San Francisco. It includes provisions for independent oversight, allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not-to-exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits, to finance the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing, including workforce housing and senior housing, for households ranging from extremely low-income to moderate-income households; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves a lease agreement for property at 716-720 Sacramento Street, allowing the Department of Public Health to pay $370,000 annually with 3% increases, effective from July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2026, with options to extend. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to execute a Fourth Amendment to a Lease of real property located at 716-720 Sacramento Street, with 716 Sacramento LLC (73.4%) and DLS Sacramento LLC (26.6%), at a base rent of $370,000 per year with 3% annual increases, for an initial term commencing July 1, 2023, with a total term of December 1, 1996, through June 30, 2026, with two one-year options to extend; and to authorize the Director or Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a lease agreement for a portion of property at 2205 Jennings Street for three years at an annual rent of $264,000, with a 3% increase each year and an option to extend for five more years. It also allows the Director of Property to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of a portion of the real property located at 2205 Jennings Street with J.D. Harney, Inc., a California corporation, John Daniel Harney and Bernadette Patricia Harney, Co-Trustees or Successor Trustee of the John Daniel Harney and Bernadette Patricia Harney Revocable Living Trust Under Agreement dated August 13, 1987, as Community Property, and MM1495Wall LP, a California Limited partnership, for an initial three-year term at an annual base rent of $264,000 (or the monthly amount of $22,000); plus 3% annual increases to base rent; plus one five-year extension option to further extend the term of the Lease; the Lease will be effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

The ordinance proposed a special election for March 5, 2024, to ask voters if the city should borrow up to $300 million to fund affordable housing projects and assist with homeownership through a loan program. It also included provisions for landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and established oversight for the bond expenditures.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $300,000,000 to finance the construction, reconstruction, development, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair of rental affordable housing projects, and to expand homeownership opportunities through the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects under specific conditions. It also confirms the Planning Commission's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

This resolution approves a five-year lease agreement for office space at Bayview Plaza for the Department of Public Health, with an annual base rent of $554,347 and 3% yearly increases. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary amendments or extensions to the lease without significantly altering the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to execute a Lease Agreement for the term of five years with two five-year options to extend the term for continued use of office space with the Bayview Plaza, LLC, located at 3801-3rd Street, Suite 400, at a base rent of $554,347 per year (approximately $37.39 per square foot) with 3% annual rent increases effective upon approval of the Resolution and upon execution of the Lease by the Director of Property; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Lease Agreement or this Resolution.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Digital Realty Trust, Inc. for approximately $1.86 million related to a refund claim on certain taxes. As part of the settlement, Digital Realty Trust will adjust its tax filings for the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Taxes for 2021 and future years.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,858,150.71; the lawsuit was filed on April 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605912, entitled Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax; an additional material term of the settlement is that Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Taxes for tax year 2021 and subsequent tax years.

This resolution approves a settlement of $599,398.66 that Niantic, Inc. claimed against San Francisco for a refund of certain taxes. The claims were filed earlier this year and relate to Payroll Expense Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Niantic, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $599,398.66; the claims were filed on February 28, 2023; the claims involve a refund of Payroll Expense Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax.

The resolution allows the City to lease a 400-square-foot radio equipment room and an antenna at Twin Peaks to the California Highway Patrol for $9,000 per year, with a 10-year term and options to renew. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease without significantly increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of approximately 400 square feet of the City-owned radio equipment room and one antenna at 125 Christmas Tree Point, aka Twin Peaks Blvd, with the State of California, General Services Agency, for the California Highway Patrol, for an initial annual base rent of $9,000 with annual adjustments of four percent for a term of 10 years, with two five-year options to renew to commence upon execution of the Lease, and after approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, in their respective sole and absolute discretion; finding the proposed transaction is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director or Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

The resolution allows the Port to bypass competitive bidding for a real estate deal with Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized, LLC to develop a mixed-use property at Seawall Lot 300/301 and Pier 45, which will include various attractions and amenities related to the fishing and seafood industry. It also encourages the Port to involve local community members in the project's design and to negotiate an exclusive agreement with the developer.

Resolution exempting from the competitive bidding policy set forth in Administrative Code, Section 2.6-1, the potential real estate transaction involving Port property at Seawall Lot 300/301 and Pier 45 with Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized, LLC, for development of a mixed use property that includes an experiential museum, events center, public plaza, expanded limited vehicular access resilient waterfront promenade, a combination winery/brewery/distillery, and short term vacation rental project celebrating, highlighting, and supporting the fishing and seafood industry of Fisherman’s Wharf and increasing public access to and enjoyment of the Bay; urging the Port and Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized, LLC to engage in outreach to affected and interested neighbors, community members and other stakeholders to ensure that the proposed project is designed with public input; and urging the Port Director, with the assistance of Port staff, the City Attorney’s Office and other City officials to take all actions needed to negotiate an exclusive negotiating agreement and a term sheet with Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized, LLC on a sole source basis, consistent with this Resolution.

This resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed change to the Planning Code that would remove the public art requirement for 100% affordable housing projects and allow for the relocation or removal of existing artwork under certain conditions. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 230706) amending the Planning Code to eliminate the public art requirement for 100% affordable housing projects and provide for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at such projects subject to certain conditions, and affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; and making Planning Code, Section 302, findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution urges the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to fill at least half of the vacant Permanent Supportive Housing units within 90 days and to keep the vacancy rate at 5% or lower moving forward. It aims to address the housing needs of homeless individuals in San Francisco.

Resolution urging the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to fill at least half of the vacant Permanent Supportive Housing units within 90 days and to maintain a vacancy rate no greater than 5% thereafter.

This resolution allows The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to lease part of the property at 2789-25th Street for 20 years at no cost, with options to extend for an additional 20 years. It also ensures that the lease complies with city planning policies and authorizes the Director of Property to make minor adjustments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of a portion of the real property located at 2789-25th Street to The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for an initial term of twenty years at an annual base rent of $0 plus two 10-year extension options to extend, to commence upon execution of the Lease, after approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, in their respective sole and absolute discretion; finding the proposed transaction is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; adopting California Environmental Quality Act findings; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Macquarie Holdings against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $252,526.71 to the company for a refund of certain taxes. The claim was filed on May 1, 2023, and pertains to gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Macquarie Holdings (U.S.A.) Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $252,526.71; the claim was filed on May 1, 2023; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a two-year extension of a lease for offices occupied by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration at San Francisco International Airport, increasing the annual rent to $620,611.20. The lease term will now run from October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2025.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 of Lease No. GS-09P-LCA03384 between the United States (U.S.) Government and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, to extend the term by two years from October 1, 2023, for a total term of October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2025, and increase the annual rent to $620,611.20 for offices occupied by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

This resolution extends a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services for the Cova Non-Congregate Shelter by 10 months and increases the funding by over $5 million, bringing the total to approximately $15 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for services at the Cova Non-Congregate Shelter; extending the grant term by 10 months from November 1, 2023, for a total term of December 18, 2021, through August 31, 2024; increasing the agreement amount by $5,150,877 for a total amount not to exceed $15,091,353; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services to manage and provide supportive services at the Henry Hotel, a permanent supportive housing site. The grant term is extended by 20 months and the total funding amount is increased to nearly $14.6 million.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for property management and supportive services at the Henry Hotel, a permanent supportive housing site; extending the grant term by 20 months from October 31, 2023, for a total term of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2025; increasing the agreement amount by $4,853,433 for a total amount not to exceed $14,591,945; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services to manage and provide supportive services at five permanent supportive housing buildings. The grant term is extended by 16 months and the total funding amount is increased to nearly $47.2 million.

Resolution approving the first amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for property management and supportive services at five permanent supportive housing buildings; extending the grant term by 16 months from February 29, 2024, for a total term of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025; increasing the agreement amount by $20,829,789 for a total amount not to exceed $47,159,399; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for the Homeless Prenatal Program to provide homelessness prevention assistance, extending the grant term to June 30, 2027, and increasing the total funding to $23,461,035. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor modifications to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between the Homeless Prenatal Program and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for homelessness prevention assistance; extending the grant term by 45 months for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2027; increasing the agreement amount by $13,561,035 for a total amount not to exceed $23,461,035; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Brilliant Corners to provide housing location and rental assistance for young adults in rapid re-housing. The grant term is extended by 24 months and the total funding amount is increased to over $27 million.

Resolution approving the first amendment to the grant agreement between Brilliant Corners and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for housing location and rental assistance for young adults in rapid re-housing; extending the grant term by 24 months from June 30, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $17,409,402 for a total amount not to exceed $27,309,402; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement/contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with the Tenderloin Housing Clinic to manage and provide support services at 16 permanent supportive housing sites. The grant term is extended by two years, and the total funding amount is raised to approximately $241.7 million.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Inc. and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for master lease stewardship, property management, and support services at 16 permanent supportive housing sites; extending the grant term by 24 months for a total term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $108,753,662 for a total amount not to exceed $241,657,513; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs to provide shelter and support services at the Bayshore Navigation Center. The grant term is extended by 33 months, totaling $25,071,113, and allows for minor modifications to the agreement by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between Five Keys Schools and Programs and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for shelter and support services at the Bayshore Navigation Center; extending the grant term by 33 months for a total term of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $15,155,893 for a total amount not to exceed $25,071,113; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This hearing will evaluate the Controller's Annual Performance Report and its effects on the city budget, while also assessing how various departments are achieving their performance goals. Several city departments, including the Fire Department and Police Department, will be asked to provide updates during this hearing.

Hearing to consider the Controller’s Annual Performance Report and its impact on the budget and to hear how departments are meeting their performance goals; and requesting the Controller’s Office, Fire Department, Public Works, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Emergency Management, Human Services Agency, Recreation and Park Department, Department of Public Health, Library, Police Department, and City Administrator to report.

The resolution approves a settlement of $4,197,820.54 plus interest that AppLovin Corporation claimed against San Francisco for refunds of certain taxes. It resolves all related claims for the tax years 2019 and 2020 and establishes future tax filing agreements for subsequent years.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by AppLovin Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $4,197,820.54 plus statutory interest; the claims were filed on February 15, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts taxes and homelessness gross receipts taxes; additional material terms of the settlement are: 1) the resolution of all claims and potential claims for refund of gross receipts taxes and homelessness gross receipts taxes for tax years 2019 and 2020, and 2) the agreement that AppLovin Corporation and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their gross receipts taxes, homelessness gross receipts taxes, and overpaid executive taxes for tax years 2021 and subsequent tax years, and with respect to their business registration fees for registration years ending June 30, 2022, and subsequent years.

This ordinance creates a new Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District in San Francisco, allowing for increased housing density by permitting up to four units on individual lots and additional units on merged lots in certain residential districts. It also exempts eligible projects from various planning requirements and ensures that new units are subject to rent increase limitations.

Ordinance amending 1) the Planning Code to create the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) the Planning Code to authorize up to four units on individual lots in the RH (Residential, House) District, excluding lots located in the Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and the North Beach Special Use District, the greater of up to twelve units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on three merged lots and the greater of up to eight units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on two merged lots in RH-1 (Residential, House: One Family) districts, and Group Housing in RH-1 districts for eligible projects in the Special Use District; 3) the Planning Code to exempt eligible projects in the Special Use District from certain height, open space, dwelling unit exposure, and rear-yard requirements, and exempt eligible projects that do not propose the demolition of any units subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance from conditional use authorizations and neighborhood notification requirements; 4) the Subdivision Code to authorize eligible projects in the Special Use District to qualify for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 5) the Administrative Code to require new dwelling or group housing units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 6) the Zoning Map to show the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; and 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 modifies how development impact fees are calculated and paid, allowing certain projects to defer fees until occupancy and exempting some projects from fees for three years. It also updates the Planning Code to support existing fees for community services and infrastructure.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) modify the annual indexing of certain development impact fees, with the exception of inclusionary housing fees; 2) provide that the type and rates of applicable development impact fees, with the exception of inclusionary housing fees, shall be determined at the time of project approval; 3) exempt eligible development projects in PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) Districts, and the C-2 (Community Business) and C-3 (Downtown Commercial) Zoning Districts from all development impact fees for a three-year period; 4) allow payment of development impact fees, with the exception of fees deposited in the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund, to be deferred until issuance of the first certificate of occupancy; and 5) adopt the San Francisco Citywide Nexus Analysis supporting existing development impact fees for recreation and open space, childcare facilities, complete streets, and transit infrastructure and making conforming revisions to Article 4 of the Planning Code; amending the Building Code to allow payment of development impact fees, with the exception of fees deposited in the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund, to be deferred until issuance of the first certificate of occupancy and repealing the fee deferral surcharge; 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.

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

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

This legislation is a hearing to discuss releasing $2.9 million in reserved funds to the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development for a loan to the Mission Economic Development Agency. The funds will be used for acquiring and renovating a property at 566 Natoma Street in the SoMa neighborhood.

Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, placed on Budget and Finance Committee reserve by Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 207-17 in the amount of $2,900,000 to provide a Small Sites Program (SSP) loan to Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) for the acquisition and rehabilitation of 566 Natoma Street, located in the SoMa neighborhood.

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

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

This ordinance requires a minimum number of residential units to be built in certain zoning districts, promoting higher density housing development. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require minimum residential density, in Residential-Mixed (RM), Residential Commercial (RC), and Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) Districts except for Residential-Transit Oriented - Mission (RTO-M) 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.

This hearing focuses on discussing ways to prevent fires in apartment buildings and support victims, including the city's current protocols and resources for those at risk of displacement. It also requests reports from the San Francisco Fire Department and the Human Services Agency on these issues.

Hearing on strategies for apartment building fire prevention and support for victims, including current City protocols and resources available for those facing displacement; and requesting the San Francisco Fire Department and the Human Services Agency to report.

This ordinance ensures that tenant-occupied units receiving certain financial assistance remain under rent control as long as current tenants stay, unless they agree to change that in writing. It also restores rent levels for units that lost rent control since 2018 to what they would have been if the Rent Ordinance had always applied.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that tenant-occupied units in buildings that will be receiving either low-income housing tax credits or tax-exempt multifamily revenue bonds shall remain subject to the Rent Ordinance, as long as any of the existing tenants continue to reside in the unit, or unless all the tenants in the unit agree otherwise in writing; and for any such units that may have previously become exempt from the Rent Ordinance since 2018, restoring rents to the levels allowed had the Rent Ordinance continuously applied.

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

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

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

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

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

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