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Ordinance#240798
Sep 30, 2024

This ordinance allows property owners to change certain use designations without needing professionally prepared architectural drawings, as long as it doesn't increase the number of occupants or involve structural changes. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

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

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240909
Sep 29, 2024

This resolution requires businesses in certain districts to obtain special permission before replacing a Legacy Business for the next 18 months. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with key planning policies.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for an 18-month period to require conditional use authorization prior to replacing a Legacy Business in Neighborhood Commercial Districts and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and the Chinatown Community Business, Chinatown Visitor Retail, and Chinatown Residential Neighborhood Commercial Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#240847
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution allows the city to lease property at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street to Abode Property Management for five years, with options to extend, for a total rent of $1, to provide permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and low-income households. It also confirms that the property is considered "exempt surplus land" and meets environmental and planning requirements.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Ground Lease with Abode Property Management for the real property owned by the City, located at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street (collectively, the “Property”), for an initial lease term of five years with ten automatic extensions of the lease term for an additional period of five years each and a total rent not to exceed $1 in order to operate the Property as permanent supportive housing; 2) determining in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.33, that the below market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and low-income households; 3) adopting findings declaring that the Property is "exempt surplus land" under the California Surplus Land Act; 4) affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department's findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 5) authorizing the Director of Property and/or the HSH Executive Director to execute and make certain modifications to the Ground Lease, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0 /2
Resolution#240954
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to hire Consor PMCM, Inc. for construction management services related to the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin, with a budget of up to $10,720,500 over a period of four years and three months. The contract will run from February 2025 to April 2029.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to execute Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. PRO.0239, New City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services, with Consor PMCM, Inc., to supplement the SFPUC’s Construction Management Bureau staff in overseeing the construction of the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin project, for an amount not to exceed $10,720,500 and with a term duration of four years and three months, from February 2025, through April 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240769
Sep 27, 2024

The resolution approves spending $7,150,000 from Open Space Acquisition Funds to buy and remediate a 9,625 square foot property at 240-6th Street for park use. It places the property under the Recreation and Park Department's control and requires future park projects to undergo review by the Recreation and Park Commission.

Resolution approving the use of a total of $7,150,000 in Open Space Acquisition Funds to pay for the cost to acquire and to perform necessary environmental remediation on one parcel of improved real estate, consisting of approximately 9,625 square feet in land area, including the assumption of an existing lease, located at 240-6th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No 3731, Lot No. 004, from Martha E. Potiriades, George P. Potiris, Kalli K. Carvalho, James G. Pappas, Christina Pappas-Boettger, Ellece Vasti, Stephanie A. Papas, and Catherine Guzman; placing the property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Department, and authorizing the use of revenues from the property for property-related costs and future park planning; requiring any future park project to be subject to the review and approval of Recreation and Park Commission following environmental review; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the General Plan, and eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of the purchase agreement and this Resolution, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240725
Sep 26, 2024

This ordinance designates the Rainbow Flag Installation at Harvey Milk Plaza as a landmark, ensuring its protection and recognition under the city's Planning Code. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Rainbow Flag Installation at Harvey Milk Plaza, by Gilbert Baker, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Market Street and Castro Street, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
11-0 /1
Ordinance#240901
Sep 25, 2024

This ordinance aimed to remove impact fees for converting Production, Distribution, and Repair spaces to other non-residential uses. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate impact fees for changes of use from PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) to other Non-Residential Uses, as specified; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Killed
1-0 /1
Resolution#240849
Sep 25, 2024

The resolution allows the city to lease a property at 725 Davis Street to Broadway Davis Retail Associates LLC for 70 years at a nominal rent of $1, to create commercial space that serves the community. It also removes this property from an existing lease related to affordable housing for seniors, ensuring the project aligns with city planning goals.

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 725 Davis Street (the “Commercial Property”) with Broadway Davis Retail Associates LLC, for a lease term of 70 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $1 (“Commercial Ground Lease”), in order to develop ground floor commercial space for 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 the Residential Ground Lease to remove the Commercial Property from the leased premises under the Ground Lease between the City and 735 Davis Senior, L.P., related to a 52-unit affordable housing development for low-income seniors, including 15 units for homeless seniors; 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 the 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240882
Sep 25, 2024

The resolution approves a lease agreement allowing Five Keys Schools and Programs to use city-owned property at 42 Otis Street for permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and low-income households, with a nominal rent of $1 for an initial five-year term and up to 10 automatic five-year extensions. It also confirms that the property is considered "exempt surplus land" and aligns with city planning and environmental regulations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Ground Lease with Five Keys Schools and Programs for the real property owned by the City, located at 42 Otis Street (the “Property”), for an initial lease term of five years with 10 automatic extensions of the lease term for an additional period of five years each and a total rent not to exceed $1 in order to operate the Property as permanent supportive housing; 2) determining in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.33 that the below market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and low-income households; 3) adopting findings declaring that the Property is "exempt surplus land" under the California Surplus Land Act; 4) affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department's findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 5) authorizing the Director of Property and/or the HSH Executive Director to execute and make certain modifications to the Ground Lease, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240884
Sep 25, 2024

The resolution authorizes the acquisition of three properties on Mission Street for $4.15 million to develop a 35-unit affordable housing project for low-income households. It also includes provisions for a long-term lease back to the developer, financing for construction, and ensures the project aligns with city planning goals.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”), to acquire real property located at 3300, 3306, and 3308 Mission Street (“Property") from 3300 Mission Partners L.P. (“Borrower”) for $4,151,000 under an Agreement for Purchase and Sale (“Purchase Agreement”); 2) placing the Property under the jurisdiction of MOHCD for use in constructing affordable housing; 3) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of MOHCD to enter into a Ground Lease to lease the Property back to the Borrower for a term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $1 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 100% affordable, 35-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to low-income households, including one manager unit, and ground floor commercial space (the “Project”); 4) approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed (NTE) $12,440,242 for a minimum loan term of 57 years (“Loan Agreement”) to finance the development and construction of the Project; 5) approving and authorizing a limited payment guaranty in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 from MOHCD for the benefit of Wincopin Circle LLLP (“Limited Payment Guaranty”); 6) adopting findings declaring that the Property is “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 7) determining that the less than market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for low-income households in need, in accordance with Section 23.30 of the Administrative Code; 8) 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 9) authorizing the Director of Property and/or the Director of MOHCD to make certain modifications to the Purchase Agreement, Ground Lease, Loan Agreement, and Limited Payment Guaranty, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
9-0 /2
Ordinance#240903
Sep 25, 2024

This ordinance allows specific health service businesses up to 5,000 square feet to operate in the West Portal area without needing a special permit. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit certain Health Service Uses up to 5,000 gross square feet without a conditional use permit in the West Portal Neighborhood Commercial District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
26-0
Ordinance#240931
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows for the installation of two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street and establishes a special sign district for that location. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0936, Lot No. 001, to allow two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
9-0 /2
Ordinance#240928
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance allows the city to give up its rights to a portion of airspace above Natoma Street for development by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, determining that this area is not needed for city use. It also confirms that the decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; waiving application of Administrative Code, Chapter 23, to the conveyance of the street vacation area; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for City’s use and is exempt surplus property under the California Surplus Land Act, California Government Code, Sections 54220 et seq.; quitclaiming the City’s interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; 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 the Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Ordinance#240929
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows a specific property at 99 Rhode Island Street to exceed size limits for certain uses in the Production, Distribution and Repair District-1. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review is adequate and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3912, Lot No. 02, also known as 99 Rhode Island Street, to exceed the cumulative use size requirements in Production, Distribution and Repair District-1, Design (PDR-1-D) districts; 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
22-0 /1
Resolution#240937
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution approves a change to an agreement with Potrero Neighborhood Collective LLC, allowing for a potential termination payment increase of about $5.6 million, bringing the total possible payment to just over $15.5 million. It also includes environmental findings in compliance with California law.

Resolution retroactively approving a Second Amendment to the Predevelopment Agreement between Potrero Neighborhood Collective LLC and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, dated for reference purposes as of October 1, 2024, and retroactively effective as of October 17, 2024, to increase the potential termination payment by $5,556,566 for a total potential termination payment that will not exceed $15,546,566; and making environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#240927
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance exempts specific downtown projects that convert non-residential spaces to residential from certain development fees, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, and removes the application deadline for the Adaptive Reuse Program. It also mandates regular reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: exempt certain types of projects in the downtown area that replace non-residential uses with residential uses from development impact fees and requirements, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, remove the application deadline from the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee; 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.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
32-6 /1
Ordinance#240932
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows certain distilleries, wineries, and breweries to open on-sale liquor establishments in the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District with a conditional use permit. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create an exception for certain distilleries, wineries, and breweries to establish on-sale liquor establishments in the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District, subject to a conditional use authorization; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
22-0 /1
Hearing#240777
Sep 24, 2024

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed construction project at 700 Indiana Street, which includes demolishing an existing building and building a new, larger laboratory facility. The hearing will address concerns about the project's exemption from environmental review under California law.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a General Plan Evaluation by the Planning Department on April 5, 2024, for the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4062, Lot No. 007, to allow the construction of more than 25,000 gross square feet in the Urban Mixed Use District and to allow for an exception from Horizontal Mass Reduction Requirements for Large Lots of Planning Code as part of a project that would demolish a 15,068 square foot, one-story commercial building and construct a new 70,650 gross square foot, three-story, 48-foot tall non-life science laboratory building within the UMU (Urban Mixed Use) Zoning District, Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District, and a 58-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Donovan Lacy, on behalf of the Dogpatch Neighborhood Association, and J.R. Eppler, on behalf of the Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association) (Filed July 15, 2024)

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Motion#240778
Sep 24, 2024

This motion confirms that the Planning Department has decided the project at 700 Indiana Street does not require additional environmental review because it meets certain criteria under the General Plan. The motion has been officially approved.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-1
Motion#240779
Sep 24, 2024

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 700 Indiana Street did not require additional environmental review. The motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review, under a General Plan Evaluation, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
4-1
Motion#240780
Sep 24, 2024

This motion aimed to have the Board's Clerk prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 700 Indiana Street did not require additional environmental review. The motion has been rejected and is no longer active.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Killed
4-1
Ordinance#240925
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance accepts offers for public infrastructure improvements related to the Sunnydale HOPE SF Project, including street and sidewalk enhancements on Sunnydale Avenue, Hahn Street, and Harmonia Street. It also establishes official street grades and sidewalk widths, dedicates the improvements for public use, and ensures City maintenance and liability for the infrastructure.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Sunnydale HOPE SF Project, Phase 2, including an offer of improvements for infrastructure located within portions of Sunnydale Avenue, Hahn Street, and Harmonia Street, and an offer of dedication for real property underlying a portion of Sunnydale Avenue; dedicating the public improvements for public use; designating the public improvements for public street and roadway purposes; accepting the public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; establishing official street grades, sidewalk widths, and public right-of-way widths; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish official sidewalk widths on Sunnydale Avenue and Hahn Street; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
23-0
Ordinance#240438
Sep 23, 2024

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
12-0
Ordinance#240797
Sep 20, 2024

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#240855
Sep 20, 2024

This resolution extends the time by 180 days for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed change to the Planning Code that would allow additional building space on the rooftop of a specific property at 1896 Pacific Avenue. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and confirms that the proposal aligns with city planning policies.

Resolution extending by 180 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 240729) amending the Planning Code to permit new floor area or building volume on the rooftop of a noncomplying structure located at 1896 Pacific Avenue, on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0576, Lot Nos. 27-44; 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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#240729
Sep 20, 2024

This ordinance allows for the addition of new floor space or building volume on the rooftop of a specific noncomplying structure at 1896 Pacific Avenue. It also confirms that the project meets environmental regulations and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit new floor area or building volume on the rooftop of a noncomplying structure located at 1896 Pacific Avenue, on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0576, Lot Nos. 27-44; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240845
Sep 19, 2024

This ordinance allows new buildings that meet specific design guidelines for electric-ready construction to also install gas infrastructure for certain appliances. It includes local health and safety findings and requires the Clerk to send the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission after it is finalized.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to allow new construction that complies with the Design Guidelines for Electric-Ready Buildings to install gas infrastructure to serve appliances covered by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA); adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; 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.

Public HealthEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240872
Sep 18, 2024

This ordinance creates a special zoning district at 30 Van Ness Avenue, which modifies housing obligations for a specific development project. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District, in the area generally bound by Fell Street to the north, Market Street to the east and south, and Van Ness Avenue to the west; modifying the Notice of Special Restrictions related to inclusionary housing obligations under the Agreement for Sale of Real Estate between the City and 30 Van Ness Development LLC; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
35-2 /2
Ordinance#240879
Sep 18, 2024

The ordinance waives a fee for a development project at 524 and 530 Howard Street because it includes a pedestrian bridge to the Transbay Transit Center's rooftop park. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee for 524 Howard Street, LLC’s development project at 524 and 530 Howard Street in recognition of the project’s proposed construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Transbay Transit Center’s rooftop park; affirming the Planning Commission’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 general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Ordinance#240699
Sep 17, 2024

The ordinance mandates that a new Public Library branch for the Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview neighborhoods must be built on a specific City-owned site at 100 Orizaba Avenue. It also restricts the use of City funds for planning or constructing the library at any other location, except for potential expansions of the existing Oceanview Branch Library.

Ordinance requiring that the new Public Library branch serving the Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview neighborhoods be built on the City-owned parcel of land at 100 Orizaba Avenue (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 7136, Lot No. 060), subject to environmental review, required approvals, and other applicable laws; and prohibiting the expenditure of City funds to explore, pursue, or plan construction of a new Public Library branch serving those neighborhoods at any alternate location except to expand the existing Oceanview Branch Library located at 345 Randolph Street on any adjacent parcel, and except as required by the environmental review process, required approvals, or other applicable laws.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240817
Sep 17, 2024

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

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

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
no vote
Ordinance#240637
Sep 16, 2024

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

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

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
26-0 /1
Ordinance#240716
Sep 13, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with RES System 3, LLC for $2.6 million related to a breach of contract concerning the Warnerville electrical substation. The settlement includes a mutual release of claims, with some exceptions for latent defects and warranty issues.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by RES System 3, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,600,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 26, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, case number CGC-22-601949, and later transferred to Alameda County Superior Court, case number 23-CV-037877; entitled RES System 3, LLC v. City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; the lawsuit involves alleged breach of contract and related cost impacts arising from the design and construction of the Warnerville electrical substation in Oakdale, California; other material terms of the settlement are a mutual release of claims between the parties with limited exceptions for latent defects and warranty items.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#240877
Sep 10, 2024

This ordinance allows for the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from the Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 2 area to another redevelopment zone, while also extending the time limits for the Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment plan. It includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and city regulations.

Ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Project Area (“HPS”) to authorize the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from HPS Phase 2 to the Bay View Hunters Point Redevelopment Plan Project Area Zone 1 and extend the Redevelopment Plan time limits for HPS Phase 2; directing the Clerk of the Board to transmit a copy of this Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
15-0
Ordinance#240878
Sep 10, 2024

This ordinance allows the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from the Hunters Point Shipyard area to the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area and extends the time limits for redevelopment in that zone. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to support these changes.

Ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area (“BVHP”) to authorize the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Plan Project Area Phase 2 to BVHP Zone 1 and extend the Redevelopment Plan time limits for BVHP Zone 1; directing the Clerk of the Board to transmit a copy of this Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
15-0
Resolution#240885
Sep 10, 2024

This resolution approves an amendment to a financial agreement that allows San Francisco to use tax revenue to fund public improvements and affordable housing at the Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment sites. It also confirms that the agreement meets environmental standards and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution approving an amendment to the Tax Increment Allocation Pledge Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the pledge of net available tax increment to finance public improvements and affordable housing in furtherance of the Candlestick Point and Phase 2 of the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Project; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
10-0
Ordinance#240874
Sep 10, 2024

This ordinance allows for building permits to change certain use designations without needing professionally prepared architectural drawings, as long as there are no changes to occupant load or occupancy class, and no alterations are made. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment regarding environmental impacts under state law.

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

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Resolution#230750
Sep 6, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of $12 million to the existing contract for construction management services at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant, raising the total contract amount to $47 million. The contract's duration remains unchanged, continuing until June 30, 2028.

Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0104, Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Program Construction Management Services, with Parsons Water & Infrastructure Group, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $12,000,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $47,000,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118, with no change to the ten-year term from July 13, 2018, through June 30, 2028.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240794
Sep 5, 2024

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

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

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0 /1
Ordinance#240727
Sep 4, 2024

This ordinance establishes a special use district for senior housing at specific locations on Pacific Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the New Asia Senior Housing Special Use District located at 758 and 772 Pacific Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0161, Lot Nos. 14 and 15; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240673
Sep 4, 2024

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

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

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0