Legislation

This ordinance updates various city planning elements to support the Family Housing Zoning Program, which includes changes to building heights, density, and design guidelines. It also amends the Local Coastal Program to align with these housing initiatives and requires the Planning Director to send the ordinance to the Coastal Commission.

Ordinance amending the General Plan to revise the Urban Design Element, Commerce and Industry Element, Transportation Element, Balboa Park Station Area Plan, Glen Park Community Plan, Market and Octavia Area Plan, Northeastern Waterfront Plan, Van Ness Avenue Area Plan, Western SoMa (South of Market) Area Plan, Western Shoreline Area Plan, Downtown Area Plan, and Land Use Index, to implement the Family Housing Zoning Program, including the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program, by adjusting guidelines regarding building heights, density, design, and other matters; amending the City’s Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340.

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

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

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this Ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Building Code and replaces it with the new 2025 Building Code, which includes updates from the 2025 California Building Code and Residential Code, tailored for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send the necessary documents to the California Building Standards Commission.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept over $5.3 million in funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to support young adults in obtaining and keeping housing. The funds will be allocated to the Transitional Housing Program and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program.

Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for and accept the county allocation award under the California Department of Housing and Community Development Transitional Housing Program for an amount up to $4,741,224 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount up to $617,870 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease about 11,894 square feet at 845 Jackson Street from the Chinese Hospital Association for three years, with an option to extend for one year, at an annual rent of $499,548. It also authorizes the Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a lease of approximately 11,894 square feet of real property located at 845 Jackson Street on the 4th Floor with Chinese Hospital Association, as Landlord, for an initial term of three years with one option to extend the term for one-year, effective upon approval of this Resolution, for an initial annual base rent of $499,548 (or $42 per square foot annually) (“Lease”); authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to execute the Lease; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into other 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 an amendment to the lease for Muni operations at the Salesforce Transit Center, extending the lease until December 31, 2050, with options for two additional ten-year extensions. It also allows the Director of Transportation to make necessary changes to the lease that do not significantly increase costs or reduce benefits for the city.

Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority for continued Muni operations at the Salesforce Transit Center, located at First and Mission Streets, for a term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2050, with two ten-year extension options and a current estimated annual operating charge of $1,203,280; and to authorize the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Director of Transportation to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City or materially reduce the benefits and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Lease, as modified by the Lease Amendment or this Resolution.

This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Building Inspection Commission to decide on an ordinance that allows project sponsors to postpone certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Building Inspection Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250718) amending the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance waives certain development fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage construction and amends the local planning code regarding community advisory committees and definitions. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; 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 ordinance reduces the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications businesses by reclassifying them to a lower tax category starting January 1, 2026. It also allows these businesses to continue receiving tax credits for opening physical locations in designated areas of the city.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications business activities by moving those activities from Category 5 to Category 4, beginning January 1, 2026, for purposes of the gross receipts tax and the homelessness gross receipts tax; and to retain taxpayers’ eligibility to take the tax credit for opening a physical location in designated areas of the City, as applied to gross receipts from telecommunications business activities.

This ordinance sets rules for Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Units, including how resale prices are determined, costs for improvements, and policies for inheritance and refinancing. It clarifies requirements that will apply to these units purchased after October 1, 2025.

Ordinance amending the Subdivision Code to establish procedures regarding resale prices, capital improvement costs, marketing and sales, policies for conveyance through inheritance, title changes, owning, occupying, and refinancing Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Units (BMR Units), and clarifying effective dates for requirements applicable to BMR Units under Subdivision Code, Section 1344, purchased on or after October 1, 2025.

This resolution allows the Fleet Management Department to lease a property at 1908-1950 Innes Avenue for six years starting October 1, 2025, at an annual rent of $631,800, with options for rent increases and tenant improvements. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary amendments to the lease without significantly increasing costs or reducing benefits to the City.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Fleet Management Department (“Central Shops”), to execute a Lease Agreement for 1908-1950 Innes Avenue for a term of six years to commence on October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031, with one five-year option to extend the term with Innes Group, LLC, at a base annual rent of $631,800 per year (approximately $21.60 per square foot) with three percent annual rent increases, and the City will contribute up to an additional $349,092 for tenant improvements; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments or modifications to the Lease including exercising 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 to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

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

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

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to accept and use up to $200,000 in grant funds from The Urban Institute to continue managing the Just Home Program from June 15, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It also permits HSH to make minor changes to the agreement without significantly impacting the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Subgrant Agreement with The Urban Institute for a total amount not to exceed $200,000 of Just Home Cohort 1 Continuation Funds; to retroactively accept and expend those grant funds to support continued project management of the Just Home Program for costs incurred June 15, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Subgrant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

The resolution approves the purchase of real property at 1660 and 1670 Mission Street for $18.53 million, including closing costs. It also authorizes the Director of Property to finalize the purchase agreement and confirms that the transaction aligns with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 1660 and 1670 Mission Street (“Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property for the purchase price of $18,500,000 plus an estimated $30,000 for typical closing costs, for a total amount of $18,530,000 from 290 Division (EAT) LLC, 1660 Mission LLC, a California limited liability company, and Skyline Capital, a Wyoming limited liability company (“Purchase Agreement”); 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 resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for shelter services at 711 Post Street, allowing Urban Alchemy to continue operations until March 31, 2026, with a total funding of up to $27,594,252. It also gives the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing the authority to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Urban Alchemy and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for shelter services and operations at 711 Post Street; extending the grant term by six months from September 30, 2025, for a total term of March 21, 2022, through March 31, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $4,879,570 for a total amount not to exceed $27,594,252; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

This resolution expresses San Francisco's interest in creating an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to help fund affordable housing in well-resourced neighborhoods. It also asks various city offices to look into establishing the EIFD and other financing methods.

Resolution expressing interest in forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to support funding Affordable Housing in Well-Resourced Neighborhoods and requesting the Controller’s Office, Office of Economic Workforce Development, and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to explore options for establishing an EIFD and other innovative financing options.

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss shelter services at 711 Post Street and to evaluate Urban Alchemy's compliance with financial and contract requirements. It also requests a report from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing on these matters.

Hearing to receive information on options for shelter services and operations at 711 Post Street, and Urban Alchemy’s progress towards compliance with the City’s fiscal monitoring and contract monitoring requirements; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supporting Housing to report.

This resolution seeks to approve the Public Works Commission's Annual Statement of Purpose, which outlines its responsibilities and goals as required by the city charter. It is currently pending action from the committee.

Resolution approving the Public Works Commission’s Statement of Purpose to fulfill the requirements of Charter, Section 4.102(2), which requires the Commission develop and keep current an Annual Statement of Purpose outlining its areas of jurisdiction, authorities, purpose and goals, subject to review and approval by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.

This resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom to use his authority to reduce the death sentences of all individuals currently on death row in California. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom to use his executive powers to commute the death sentences for all individuals currently sentenced to death in California.

This resolution allows the Director of Property to sign a four-year lease with NPU, Inc. for the Old Mint at 88-5th Street, with options to extend for up to 15 additional years, and requires NPU, Inc. to pay 10% of their gross monthly revenue from the property. It also gives the Director the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed without significantly impacting the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution authorizing and approving the Director of Property to execute a Lease Agreement for a term of four years with three five-year options to extend, to commence upon approval of this Resolution through July 31, 2029 with NPU, Inc. for the continued use of the Old Mint located at 88-5th Street, paying as participation rent, 10% of the gross monthly revenue generated from their use of the Old Mint; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments or modifications to the Lease including exercising 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, and do not material decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This ordinance updates the Housing Code to align with the new 2025 Building Inspection Codes and will take effect on January 1, 2026. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Housing Code to update references to provisions of the 2025 Building Inspection Codes; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance temporarily exempts transfers of specific rent-restricted affordable housing from the real property transfer tax, effective retroactively from April 12, 2024. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to temporarily exempt transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing from the real property transfer tax, retroactive to transfers on or after April 12, 2024; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows affordable housing projects and some other developments in San Francisco to postpone paying certain administrative fees. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to allow affordable housing projects and certain other projects to defer payment of certain administrative fees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows certain residential development projects to delay paying impact fees until they receive their first occupancy certificate. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to comply with California Government Code, Section 66007, by postponing the collection of development impact fees for designated residential development projects to the date of first certificate of occupancy or first temporary certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first; 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 resolution accepts a report outlining strategies for preserving African American culture, housing, and economic sustainability in the African American Arts and Cultural District. It is part of the city's efforts to support and enhance the community's cultural heritage and economic viability.

Resolution accepting the African American Arts and Cultural District’s Cultural History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (CHHESS) under Administrative Code, Section 107.5.

This ordinance approves a development agreement for a project at specific locations in San Francisco, which includes the payment of over $4.3 million for affordable housing and compliance with various city codes. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and environmental regulations.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the development of a project on certain real property known as 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansome Street, and 447 Battery Street, and generally bounded by Sansome Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, Battery Street to the east, and Merchant Street to the south; approving certain impact fees and accepting and appropriating a $4,310,710 additional affordable housing payment; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Administrative Code, Planning Code, Public Works Code, Labor and Employment Code, and Health Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves a temporary reduction in rent for the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store lease, lowering the percentage rent to 28% for revenues up to $100 million and 32% for revenues above that, along with a minimum annual guarantee of $25 million for 2026. These changes will apply for Lease Years 7 through 10, from 2026 to 2029.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, temporarily reducing Percentage Rent to 28% of Gross Revenues up to $100,000,000 and 32% for Gross Revenues above $100,000,000 for Lease Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 (Lease Years 2026 through 2029), and a temporary reduction in the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) for the same period by establishing the MAG at $25,000,000 for 2026 (Lease Year 7), with annual adjustments as provided in the Lease, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

The ordinance approves a financial assistance agreement for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at specified locations in San Francisco, providing up to $86 million over 25 years based on new hotel tax revenues. It also waives certain administrative code requirements and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance approving a Hotel and Fire Station Development Incentive Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the 530 Sansome Mixed Use Tower and Fire Station 13 Development Project, to provide financial assistance of up to $86,089,195 in net present value over 25 years calculated for measurement purposes only as a percentage of new Transient Occupancy Taxes the City actually receives from occupancy of guest rooms in a proposed new hotel, related to the development and operation of a project on certain real property known as 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansome Street, and 447 Battery Street, and generally bounded by Sansome Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, Battery Street to the east, and Merchant Street to the south; waiving Chapter 21G of the Administrative Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; and adopting the Board of Supervisors’ findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance requires property owners to replace any residential units they demolish and provides relocation assistance to affected tenants, especially those with lower incomes. It also establishes stricter conditions for demolition permits and enhances tenant protections against harassment and improper buyout agreements.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) require property owners seeking to demolish residential units to replace all units that are being demolished; 2) prohibit demolition permits for five years if a tenant vacated a unit in the building to be demolished due to harassment or under an improper buyout agreement, subject to certain conditions; 3) require relocation assistance to affected occupants of units being demolished and to former occupants of those units who vacated due to certain buyout agreements, owner move-ins, pursuant to the Ellis Act, or due to serious and imminent hazards, with additional assistance and protections for lower-income tenants; 4) modify the Planning Code definition of demolition; 5) modify the conditional use criteria that apply to projects to demolish residential units; amending the Administrative Code to 6) require landlords to provide additional relocation assistance to lower-income tenants who are being required to vacate temporarily due to capital improvements or rehabilitation work; 7) update the standards and procedures for hearings related to tenant harassment; 8) require additional disclosures in buyout agreements; 9) require an additional disclosure in notice of intent to withdraw units under the Ellis Act; 10) making various non-substantive changes and clarifications; 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.

The ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $65 million in Certificates of Participation to fund street resurfacing and curb ramp improvements. It also approves related agreements and grants city officials the authority to manage the process of issuing these certificates.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of tax-exempt or taxable Certificates of Participation, in one or more series, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $65,000,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) contained in the Capital Plan and generally consisting of street resurfacing and curb ramp improvements; 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, 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, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The ordinance authorizes a $2,828,000 settlement for a lawsuit against the city regarding the unlawful seizure and disposal of property belonging to homeless individuals. It also includes non-monetary terms aimed at addressing the issues raised in the lawsuit.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Coalition On Homelessness against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,828,000 and non-monetary terms; the lawsuit was filed on September 27, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 4:22-cv-05502-DMR; entitled Coalition on Homelessness, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves Plaintiff’s allegation that the City unlawfully seizes property of persons experiencing homelessness without adequate advanced notice, discards property the City should store under the terms of the City’s “bag and tag” policy, and fails to store property of persons experiencing homelessness in a way that allows retrieval of the property.

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to amend a lease with the YMCA SF for Building 49, removing a $6,000 reduction in rent credits for restroom maintenance and providing an additional $150,000 in rent credits for structural improvements. It also authorizes the Port's Executive Director to make necessary adjustments to complete the agreement without increasing the city's liabilities.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery, and performance of the First Amendment to Port Lease No. 17134 for Building 49, located at 701 Illinois Street within Crane Cove Park between the Port of San Francisco and the Young Men’s Christian Association of San Francisco (YMCA SF) to eliminate the provision which would reduce by $6,000 the amount of rent credits that are intended to offset operation and maintenance costs associated with the public restrooms; and provide $150,000 in new rent credits to partially offset unexpected costs related to improving the structural condition of Building 49, effective upon the later of Port’s execution of the First Amendment or October 1, 2025; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Port to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications that do not materially increase obligations or liabilities of the City or Port and are necessary or advisable to complete the transactions which this Resolution contemplates and effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

This resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that redefines "Family" in the Planning Code and adjusts regulations for various types of care facilities. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250719) amending the Planning Code to define a “Family” as a “Household”; eliminate numeric limits on unrelated family members and requirements that family members share meals; classify certain types of community care, elderly, congregate care, and recovery facilities as Residential Uses; include certain groups of six or fewer people and associated operators as a “Household”; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance aims to change the public financing program for mayoral and Board of Supervisors candidates by simplifying expenditure limits and increasing the campaign contribution cap from $500 to $1,000. It also allows the Ethics Commission to adjust contribution limits based on inflation and designate the website for campaign advertisement disclaimers.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify the public financing program for candidates for the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors by replacing the current process of continuous adjustments of individual expenditure ceilings to an approach in which the ceiling is removed for candidates within the race once certain spending reaches a specified amount, and adjusting reporting requirements; raising the contribution limit for contributions to candidates for local office from $500 to $1,000 and authorizing the Ethics Commission to adjust the contribution limit going forward for changes in the Consumer Price Index; allowing the Ethics Commission to designate the website to be used in campaign advertisement disclaimers; and increasing the rate at which public funding is made available to qualified candidates for Mayor or Board of Supervisors.

This ordinance allows developers of Accessory Dwelling Units to postpone paying certain fees, while also confirming compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies. It aims to support housing development by easing financial burdens on project sponsors.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance requires that buildings undergoing major renovations in San Francisco either remain or convert to all-electric systems, with certain exceptions for specific types of buildings and circumstances. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and mandates that the ordinance be sent to the California Building Standards Commission after it is finalized.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to require buildings undergoing major renovations to remain or convert to All-Electric Buildings with exceptions for physical and technical infeasibility, commercial food establishments, non-residential-to-residential conversions, buildings with recent major system replacements, and 100% Affordable Housing; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

This ordinance allocates nearly $5.77 million for affordable housing projects, funded primarily through tax increment revenue bonds related to Treasure Island. The funds will be held in reserve until the bonds are sold and proceeds are received in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Ordinance appropriating $5,769,288 consisting of $5,500,000 from the issuance of Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District (IRFD) No. 1 Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and $269,288 accumulated interest earnings from the Series 2022B and Series 2023B Treasure Island IRFD Bond to fund affordable housing projects to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and receipt of proceeds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

This resolution adds the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Controller’s Office, and DataSF to the list of city departments recognized as Health Care Components under HIPAA. This designation allows these departments to handle health-related information in compliance with federal privacy regulations.

Resolution accepting the report of the City Administrator and adding the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Controller’s Office, and DataSF to the previous designation that included the Department of Public Health, Fire Department, Health Service System, City Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Department of Technology, as Health Care Components under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 22H.

This ordinance changes the approval process for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in San Francisco by eliminating appeals to the Board of Appeals and increasing size limits for certain new detached ADUs on single-family lots. It also confirms compliance with state law and local planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Business and Tax Regulations Code to modify the City’s State-mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”) approval process and conform to changes to State ADU law, including by removing any appeal to the Board of Appeals, and increasing size limits for certain detached, new construction ADUs on a lot containing a single-family dwelling; 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 resolution allows the City to lease 4,009 square feet of property at 8 Boardman Place for the Public Defender’s Office for five years, with options to extend, at a starting annual rent of $144,000. The lease will begin after necessary improvements are completed, with rent payments starting three months later.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to lease 4,009 square feet of real property for the Public Defender’s Office, located at 8 Boardman Place, for a five year term with two five-year options to extend at 95% of fair market value, at an annual base rent of $144,000 ($84,000 in the first year of the lease term), from STEEL ARC, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, effective upon approval of this Resolution and the lease term to commence upon completion of tenant improvements, rent payments will begin three months after lease commencement; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the lease that do not otherwise materially increase the obligation or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the City to issue a multifamily housing revenue note for up to $84.1 million to finance the construction of a 127-unit rental housing project at 505 Mayor Edwin M. Lee Avenue. It also approves various agreements related to the loans and grants authority to city officials to carry out the necessary actions for the project.

Resolution approving for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $84,116,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 127-unit (plus one manager’s unit) multifamily rental housing project expected to be located at 505 Mayor Edwin M. Lee Avenue (formerly known as 11 Frida Kahlo Way) (Assessor’s Parcel Block No: 3180-202), known as “Balboa Reservoir - Building E”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement, providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender to the City, and the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a project loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. (the “Borrower”); approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the note and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution and related matters, as defined herein.

This resolution approves a loan of up to $56,425,904 to finance the first phase of infrastructure improvements for the Balboa Reservoir Project, which aims to provide affordable housing and other public benefits. It also allows for minor amendments to the loan agreement as needed, without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with BHC Balboa Builders, LLC, a California limited liability company, for a total loan amount not to exceed $56,425,904 to finance the first phase of infrastructure improvements related to the revitalization and master development of an approximately 17.6-acre site with various public benefits including affordable housing, commonly known as the Balboa Reservoir Project; adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director of MOHCD or his designee to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the City to lease land at 11 Frida Kahlo Way to Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. for 75 years to build a 127-unit affordable housing development, while also approving a loan of up to $28 million to finance the project. It ensures that the development aligns with the city's planning policies and authorizes city officials to finalize the agreements.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for Real Property owned by the City and located at 11 Frida Kahlo Way (“Property”) with Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. (“Developer”) for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 100% affordable, 127-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to very-low and low-income households, plus one manager’s unit; approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000 for a minimum loan term of 57 years (“Loan Agreement”) to finance the development and construction of the Project; 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; and authorizing the Director of Property and/or the Director of MOHCD to execute the Ground Lease, Loan Agreement, and make certain modifications to such agreements, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This ordinance aims to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage development, while also proposing changes to the residential special use district and the sunset of the Community Advisory Committee. It includes affirmations regarding environmental impact and consistency with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; 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 Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to amend a grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan to enhance services in permanent supportive housing, extending the agreement through December 31, 2025, and increasing funding by $2,820,000. It also permits automatic yearly renewals and authorizes HSH to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Grant Agreement Amendment effective July 1, 2025, between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), acting by and through HSH, and the San Francisco Health Plan, to continue to provide enhanced onsite services in permanent supportive housing and data integration under the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program; amending the existing term of the Grant Agreement through December 31, 2025, with automatic one-year term renewals effective January 1st of each year until the Grant Agreement is terminated by either party; increasing the grant amount by $2,820,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $6,047,884; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

This legislation outlines a hearing where the Mayor will discuss topics submitted by Supervisors, specifically focusing on the Family Housing Plan for District 7. The Mayor will have five minutes to speak initially, followed by a two-minute limit for each question and answer during the discussion.

Pursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss eligible topics submitted from the Supervisors. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. The following topic was noticed on the agenda representing District 7: 1. Family Housing Plan

This ordinance amends tax regulations to exempt low-income housing partnerships from gross receipts tax and business registration fees starting in 2026, and it also exempts the City and certain property holders from the commercial vacancy tax with retroactive effects. Additionally, it mandates refunds for commercial vacancy taxes already paid by those exempted parties.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exclude from gross receipts tax the gross receipts of low-income housing partnerships received from the lease of residential real estate beginning with the 2026 tax year; suspend the business registration certificate and fee requirements for those partnerships beginning with the registration year commencing April 1, 2026; exempt the City from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2025; and exempt persons holding property to be used for City-sponsored affordable housing projects from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2022, and refund commercial vacancy taxes paid by exempt persons.

This ordinance allows tenant rights organizations in San Francisco to enforce rules that prevent landlords from using algorithms to determine rents or manage occupancy in residential units. It aims to protect tenants from potentially unfair pricing and occupancy practices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize tenant’s rights organizations to enforce the prohibition against landlords’ use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units located in San Francisco.

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

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

This ordinance aims to ensure fair distribution of homeless shelters and behavioral health facilities by preventing new City-funded ones from being placed in neighborhoods that already have a higher proportion of such services compared to their unsheltered population. It also prohibits new shelters from being located within 300 feet of existing ones, though the Board of Supervisors can waive these rules if deemed beneficial for the public.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to promote equitable access to shelter and behavioral health services by prohibiting the City from siting a new, City-funded homeless shelter, transitional housing facility, or certain behavioral health residential care and treatment facilities (collectively, “Covered Facilities”) in a neighborhood where the neighborhood’s share of the City’s shelter and transitional housing beds exceeds the neighborhood’s share of the City’s unsheltered persons, and prohibiting the City from siting a new City-funded homeless shelter within 300 feet of an existing homeless shelter; and authorizing the Board of Supervisors to waive these prohibitions upon a finding that approving the Covered Facility or homeless shelter at the proposed location is in the public interest; and providing that this ordinance shall sunset on December 31, 2031.

The ordinance removes size limits on non-residential businesses in certain commercial districts, allowing larger businesses to split into smaller spaces while still exceeding size limits without needing special approval. It also standardizes size limits to round numbers and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate limits on Non-Residential Use Sizes in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), Polk Street NCD, West Portal Avenue NCD, North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District, Regional Commercial Districts, and Residential-Commercial District; allow specified Non-Residential Uses that exceed the Use Size limits to divide into smaller spaces that may continue to exceed the Use Size limits, without conditional use authorization; adjust the Use Size limit in all NCDs to a round number; 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 resolution approves an amendment to a lease agreement that allows for three new retail locations at Terminal 2 of the airport, extending the lease for 12 years starting October 1, 2025. The minimum annual payment of $2,300,000 will remain unchanged.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Terminal 2 Retail Market and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Specialty Retail Stores Concession Lease No. 20-0156 between MRG San Francisco Terminal 2, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, for the addition of three locations to the premises of the Terminal 2 retail market, for a term of 12 years to commence on October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2037, with no adjustment to the Minimum Annual Guarantee of $2,300,000.