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Ordinance#231007
Sep 29, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#231035
Sep 29, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231018
Sep 29, 2023

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to Fig & Thistle at 313 Ivy Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to 7682 LLC, to do business as Fig & Thistle, located at 313 Ivy Street (District 5), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#230974
Sep 29, 2023

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0
Hearing#230519
Sep 29, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Hearing#230079
Sep 29, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
3-0 /1
Resolution#230975
Sep 29, 2023

This resolution designates September 19, 2023, as Annette Williams Day in San Francisco to honor her contributions to accessible transportation and her public service as she retires. It recognizes her legacy and impact on the community.

Resolution declaring September 19, 2023, as Annette Williams Day in the City and County of San Francisco and honoring the legacy of her career in accessible transportation and in recognition of her exemplary public service on the occasion of her well-deserved retirement.

TransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Resolution#230979
Sep 29, 2023

This resolution designates September 21, 2023, as Armenian Independence Day in San Francisco and marks the 32nd anniversary of Armenia's independence. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution declaring September 21, 2023, as Armenian Independence Day in the City and County of San Francisco and commemorating the 32nd Anniversary of Armenian Independence Day on September 21, 2023.

Honorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Resolution#230976
Sep 29, 2023

This resolution urges the City Administrator to develop a coordinated strategy for City Departments and community organizations to access funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act for creating Community Resiliency Hubs. It also requires a progress report on this plan by November 28, 2023.

Resolution urging the City Administrator to create a centralized framework and strategy by which to coordinate City Departments and eligible community-based organizations, to secure and leverage available 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, including identifying infrastructure development, financing and grant opportunities to support the creation of Community Resiliency Hubs to provide essential response and recovery support during and after emergencies, including natural and climate disasters; and urging the City Administrator to report back with a plan no later than November 28, 2023.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Ordinance#230808
Sep 29, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
22-0
Hearing#220961
Sep 28, 2023

This legislation is a hearing to evaluate traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco. It requests reports from the Police Department and the Municipal Transportation Agency on these issues.

Hearing on the state of traffic enforcement and street safety in San Francisco; and requesting the Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency to report.

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
8-0 /1
Ordinance#230708
Sep 28, 2023

This ordinance prohibits armed guards in San Francisco from drawing or showing their firearms, except when they are in a holster, while protecting property. It aims to enhance safety and reduce the potential for violence in public spaces.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit armed guards from drawing or exhibiting firearms, other than a holster, to protect property.

Public Safety
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
12-0
Ordinance#230766
Sep 28, 2023

This ordinance requires all retail pharmacies in San Francisco to keep at least two boxes of an opioid antagonist, like naloxone, on their shelves to help reverse opioid overdoses. The goal is to improve access to life-saving medication in the community.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to require each retail pharmacy in the City to stock at least two boxes of an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone, used to reverse opioid overdoses.

Public Health
By Matt Dorsey
12-0
Resolution#221206
Sep 28, 2023

This resolution urges the San Francisco Department of Public Health to develop a program that offers resources and education to gun violence victims about their legal rights to sue gun manufacturers under California Assembly Bill No. 1594. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Public Health to create a program to provide resources and education for victims of gun violence regarding their rights to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers in accordance to California State Assembly Bill No. 1594.

Public SafetyPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
7-0
Resolution#230890
Sep 28, 2023

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to a business called Ad Hoc at 779 Bush Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to 790 Bush Street Ventures, Inc., to do business as Ad Hoc, located at 779 Bush Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230891
Sep 28, 2023

This resolution approves the transfer of a beer and wine liquor license to Valencia Whole Foods at 999 Valencia Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Valencia WF Inc., to do business as Valencia Whole Foods, located at 999 Valencia Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Mayors Office
7-0
Hearing#230149
Sep 28, 2023

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

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

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Filed
1-0
Resolution#230939
Sep 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Director of Public Works to hire RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Inc. to design a new fire training facility for the San Francisco Fire Department, with a budget of up to $14,085,186 and a contract term of five years, plus possible two-year extensions. The project is part of the Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response bond program and will proceed once funding is confirmed.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a professional services agreement with RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Inc. for the design of the new San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) Fire Training Facility under the Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response bond program, not to exceed $14,085,186 with a term of five years with options to extend the term for another two years, upon the full execution of the contract and once funding has been certified.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Resolution#230926
Sep 28, 2023

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

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

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230927
Sep 28, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230928
Sep 28, 2023

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
7-0
Ordinance#230702
Sep 28, 2023

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

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

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#230833
Sep 28, 2023

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

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $77,170,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities, streets and works maintained and utilized by various City departments; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease to the Trustee and lease back to the City of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, together with any other property determined by the City’s Director of Public Finance to be made subject to the lease and lease back arrangements; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein; and repealing and rescinding a portion of the authorization to issue Certificates of Participation of the City established through the adoption of Ordinance No. 226-19 of the City on October 11, 2019.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#230813
Sep 28, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230879
Sep 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Director of Property to amend the lease for the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market to allocate city funds for improvements outlined in the Produce Market Reinvestment Plan. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a first amendment to the current lease (“Lease”) for the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, located near 2095 Jerrold Avenue (generally bordering Highway 280 and Innes and Kirkwood Avenues, and Toland and Rankin Streets), with the San Francisco Market Corporation to distribute City funds to support the development of certain elements of the Produce Market Reinvestment Plan; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the contemplated transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; authorizing the Director of Property to execute a first amendment to the Lease, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Lease, as defined herein; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the First Amendment or this Resolution.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
7-0
Resolution#230817
Sep 28, 2023

This resolution extends and modifies existing zoning controls to require special permission for parcel delivery services larger than 10,000 square feet. It also clarifies the definition of parcel delivery services based on previous standards and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution extending and modifying interim zoning controls enacted in Resolution No. 109-22, to require a Conditional Use authorization for proposed Parcel Delivery Service uses, and to modify those interim controls in two ways: 1) to apply to Parcel Delivery Services uses greater than 10,000 square feet; and 2) to use the definition of Parcel Delivery Services that was in effect as to the effective date of Resolution No. 109-22; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Sections 101.1 and 306.7.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
6-0 /1
Resolution#230729
Sep 28, 2023

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for Coolwater SF LLC, operating as Slake San Francisco Bottle and Sundry, at 3239 Balboa Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premises-to-premises transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Coolwater SF LLC, doing business as Slake San Francisco Bottle and Sundry, located at 3239 Balboa Street (District 1), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230731
Sep 28, 2023

This resolution allows ODC Theater at 3153-17th Street to obtain a special liquor license for serving alcohol, which is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on this license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-64 special on-sale general theater liquor license to ODC, doing business as the ODC Theater, located at 3153-17th Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230972
Sep 27, 2023

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
10-0 /3
Resolution#231036
Sep 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a five-year contract with Radiation Detection Company for radiation detection badge services, with a total cost not exceeding $420,000. It also permits the contractor to keep radiation exposure reports for over ten years and allows for minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration (OCA) to execute Contract 1000027338 with Radiation Detection Company (Contractor) for the purchase of ionized radiation detection badge services by City departments for a total not to exceed amount of $420,000 and a contract term of five years with an option to extend by two additional years, for a total duration of seven years, to commence on December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028; to allow Contractor to maintain radiation dose exposure reports for a period exceeding ten years; and to authorize OCA 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.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#230970
Sep 27, 2023

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Killed
3-0 /1
Resolution#230836
Sep 27, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230837
Sep 27, 2023

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

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

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230904
Sep 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Public Utilities Commission to spend up to $4,772,710 for CleanPowerSF's involvement in a Joint Powers Authority with other Community Choice Aggregators over the next 25 years, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2048. It aims to support community-based renewable energy initiatives.

Resolution reauthorizing the Public Utilities Commission’s cost for CleanPowerSF’s participation in a Joint Powers Authority consisting of Community Choice Aggregators with a not to exceed amount of $4,772,710 for a duration of twenty-five years from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2048.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230909
Sep 27, 2023

This resolution approves a no-cost agreement with Caltrans for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to maintain improvements at 18 locations along a six-mile stretch of State Route 35 in San Mateo County. It is part of the Southern Skyline Boulevard Ridge Trail Extension Project and requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the execution of the no-cost Project Specific Maintenance Agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation, for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s ongoing maintenance of its proposed improvements at 18 locations within Caltrans’ right-of-way along a six-mile section of State Route 35, south of State Route 92, in San Mateo County, California, for the Southern Skyline Boulevard Ridge Trail Extension Project, subject to Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230930
Sep 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $1,066,724 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,066,724 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230932
Sep 27, 2023

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

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

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230933
Sep 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and spend a total of $275,391 in grant funding from the California Victim Compensation Board over three years to support the Criminal Restitution Compact. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $91,797 for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; $91,797 for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and $91,797 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for a total not to exceed amount of $275,391 from the California Victim Compensation Board for the grant period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, to continue the Criminal Restitution Compact should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230931
Sep 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $28,327 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a drug abuse treatment program, increasing the total funding to $109,937 for the period from June 1, 2020, to February 29, 2024. The funding will support participation in a clinical trials network focused on drug treatment.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase from the National Institutes of Health through Oregon Health & Science University for participation in a program, entitled “Western States Node of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network,” in the amount of $28,327 for the period of March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024, for a total grant award amount of $109,937 for the total period of June 1, 2020, through February 29, 2024.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230938
Sep 27, 2023

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

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

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Charter Amendment#230987
Sep 26, 2023

This legislation proposes to create a Department of Emergency Management within San Francisco's Charter, outlining the role of a Director and their qualifications. It will be voted on in the election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish within the Charter the Department of Emergency Management, the position of the Director of the Department, and the Director’s qualifications and appointing authority; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

Public SafetyGovernance & Elections
Filed
16-0 /1
Charter Amendment#230985
Sep 26, 2023

This charter amendment establishes minimum staffing levels for the San Francisco Police Department, starting with 1,700 full-duty sworn officers in the first year and increasing to 2,074 by the fifth year, contingent on future voter-approved tax revenue. It also creates a Police Full Staffing Fund to ensure funding for these staffing levels over five years, with specific appropriations required each year.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to define “Full-Duty Sworn Officers” for purposes of establishing minimum staffing levels for sworn officers of the Police Department; and, contingent upon the Controller’s certification that a future tax measure passed by the voters will generate sufficient additional revenue to fund the cost of employing Full-Duty Sworn Officers at specified minimum staffing levels and the minimum amount necessary to implement a police staffing fund: 1) set the Minimum Staffing Number for five fiscal years beginning with 1,700 full-duty sworn officers in year one, with increases each year such that by the fifth fiscal year, the Minimum Staffing Number shall be 2,074; 2) require for a period of five years that the Mayor and Board of Supervisors appropriate funds to pay for at least the number of sworn officers as of February 1 of the prior fiscal year; 3) establish a Police Full Staffing Fund (“Fund”) for a period of five fiscal years to facilitate minimum police staffing; 4) require that $16.8 million be appropriated into the Fund in the first year, and varying amounts in years two through five, calculated based on staffing shortages, but allowing for a temporary freeze of appropriations to the Fund after the first year in a budgetary or economic emergency; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Completed
16-6
Resolution#231009
Sep 26, 2023

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use up to $3.9 million in state grant funding for the Buchanan Mall Project, ensuring the park remains public open space forever. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the grant contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend up to $3,900,000 in grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Mall Project; to enter into a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation that require, among other things, that RPD maintain the park as public open space in perpetuity; to record a Declaration of Restrictions on the Buchanan Mall property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0748, Lot No. 033, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0757, Lot No. 026, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0772, Lot No. 023, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0781, Lot No. 035, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0795, Lot No. 028, providing notice of these restrictions; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications or amendments to the Grant Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Charter Amendment#230986
Sep 26, 2023

This charter amendment aimed to allow the Mayor to disapprove specific SFMTA budget proposals, including fare increases and changes to parking meter operations. The proposal has been killed and will not be on the ballot for the March 5, 2024 election.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide that the Mayor may disapprove in writing certain San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) proposals that must be part of SFMTA’s proposed budget or budget amendment; proposals subject to disapproval are increases in fares and parking meter maximum rates, and net expansion of hours or days of parking meter operation; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Killed
23-1 /3
Ordinance#230980
Sep 26, 2023

This ordinance increases the fees for reproduction and notary services provided by the Department of Administrative Services. It also allows the Controller to adjust these fees in the future to ensure they cover costs without generating excess revenue.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the fees imposed by the Department of Administrative Services for reproduction and notary services provided to the public, and authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to ensure that costs of providing the services are recovered without producing revenue which is significantly more than such costs.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /2
Resolution#231012
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

HousingBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Motion#231019
Sep 26, 2023

This motion will put a proposal on the March 5, 2024 ballot, encouraging the San Francisco Unified School District to provide Algebra 1 to eighth graders and to enhance its overall math curriculum. It aims to gather voter support for these educational initiatives.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on March 5, 2024, a Declaration of Policy urging the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to offer Algebra 1 to students by the eighth grade, and supporting the SFUSD in its efforts to develop its math curriculum for students at all grade levels.

Governance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
6-1
Hearing#231017
Sep 26, 2023

This legislation proposes a hearing to discuss a policy urging the San Francisco Unified School District to provide Algebra 1 to eighth graders and to support the development of its math curriculum. If approved, this policy will be submitted to voters for consideration in the March 5, 2024, election.

Hearing to consider the proposed Declaration of Policy submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the March 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Declaration of Policy urging the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to offer Algebra 1 to students by the eighth grade, and supporting the SFUSD in its efforts to develop its math curriculum for students at all grade levels."

Governance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
2-0
Ordinance#231008
Sep 26, 2023

This ordinance requires the Chief of Police to create a strategy for foot and bike patrols within the Police Department. The aim is to enhance community policing and improve public safety.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Chief of Police to adopt a foot and bike patrol strategy for the Police Department.

Public SafetyTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
15-0 /1
Resolution#230981
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#231004
Sep 26, 2023

This ordinance creates a Graffiti Advisory Board to provide advice to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor on preventing and removing graffiti. It also outlines the membership and responsibilities of the Advisory Board.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Graffiti Advisory Board to advise the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor on issues relating to graffiti prevention and abatement; and setting forth the membership and duties of the Advisory Board.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#231011
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution accepts a donation of design documents worth approximately $1.3 million from the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza to help Public Works redesign Harvey Milk Plaza. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution accepting a gift of design documents with an estimated value at $1,275,000 from the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza to assist Public Works in the redesign of Harvey Milk Plaza; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Environment
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
6-0 /1
Motion#231003
Sep 26, 2023

This motion appoints Jane Redmond, Edda Mai Johnson, and Mara Math to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, with their terms ending in 2025 and 2026. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Jane Redmond, term ending March 1, 2025, and Edda Mai Johnson and Mara Math, terms ending March 1, 2026, to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority.

Governance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230983
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution allows the City Attorney's Office to use a $200,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation for strategic planning and coordination with public law offices to support legal actions from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the San Francisco Foundation to fund engagement, strategic planning, and coordination with a coalition of public law offices to support affirmative litigation and enforcement, for the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.

Budget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#231010
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

Housing
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0 /1
Motion#231020
Sep 26, 2023

This motion changes the rules for public comment at Board of Supervisors meetings by ending remote participation, allowing only in-person comments, except for those required by law to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The motion has been passed and is now in effect.

Motion amending the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order by revising Rule 1.3.3 (In-Person and Remote Public Comment) to discontinue remote public comment by members of the public at meetings of the Board and its committees, except as legally required to enable people with disabilities to participate in such meetings.

Governance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
Passed
6-1
Ordinance#230922
Sep 26, 2023

This ordinance designates the Colombo Market Arch at 600 Front Street as a landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms that the designation aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Colombo Market Arch, situated within Sydney Walton Square, 600 Front Street, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0172, Lot No. 010, 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
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230810
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
14-0
Ordinance#230855
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
16-0
Resolution#231013
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Historic Preservation Commission to respond to a request for landmark designation initiated by the Board of Supervisors. It allows more time for review and consideration of the landmark status.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission to respond to landmark designation initiation from the Board of Supervisors (File No. 230266).

Governance & ElectionsLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
5-0
Resolution#231014
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution officially designates October 2023 as "Filipino American History Month" in San Francisco. It aims to celebrate and acknowledge the history, culture, and contributions of Filipino Americans to the city.

Resolution recognizing October 2023 as "Filipino American History Month" and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the City and County of San Francisco.

Honorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
5-0
Resolution#231015
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution supports Mayor London N. Breed's efforts to secure funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for greenhouse gas reduction initiatives. It also encourages city departments to get ready for establishing a green bank to finance local environmental projects.

Resolution supporting Mayor London N. Breed’s letters of support to coalitions applying for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and urging City departments to prepare for the creation and implementation of a green bank to finance local projects using Greenhouse Gas Reduction funds.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0
Resolution#231016
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution urges the Municipal Transportation Agency to create a plan for implementing a No Turn On Red policy at all signalized intersections in San Francisco. It aims to enhance pedestrian safety and traffic flow throughout the city.

Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) to develop and implement a plan for No Turn On Red (NTOR) at every signalized intersection in San Francisco and approve a citywide NTOR policy.

TransportationHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#230767
Sep 26, 2023

This ordinance allows a seating area on Taraval Street at 46th Avenue to be classified as two shared sidewalk spaces, bypassing certain Administrative Code requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow seating area designated as a curbside traffic island on Taraval Street at 46th Avenue to be defined as two sidewalk shared spaces, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230858
Sep 26, 2023

This ordinance officially recognizes the Treasure Island Development Authority's acceptance of park improvements at The Rocks on Yerba Buena Island and dedicates the area for public use as open space. It also includes environmental findings and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance acknowledging the Treasure Island Development Authority’s acceptance of certain improvements on a portion of the Yerba Buena Island Hilltop Parks known as The Rocks (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 8958, Lot No. 003), adjacent to Macalla Road, and the Authority’s acceptance of the park improvements for maintenance and liability purposes; dedicating The Rocks to public use; designating the property for public open space and park purposes; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting a Public Works Order that recommends acceptance of The Rocks park improvements and related actions, as defined herein.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Ordinance#230923
Sep 26, 2023

This ordinance allows City officers and employees to donate to the Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation through payroll deductions. It adds this organization to the existing list of approved charities for such donations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#230812
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
9-0
Resolution#230905
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase its contract with CCT Technologies, Inc. by $3.6 million, raising the total contract limit to $66.5 million for purchasing technology products and services as needed, without altering the existing contract term. The amendment is effective upon approval of the resolution.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Contract with CCT Technologies, Inc. dba Computerland of Silicon Valley for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract not to exceed amount of $62,900,000 by $3,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $66,500,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the five year contract term from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230906
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase its contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. by $3.6 million, raising the total contract limit to $43.8 million for purchasing technology products and services as needed, without changing the contract's five-year term. The amendment is effective upon approval.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Contract 1000018903 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract not to exceed amount of $40,200,000 by $3,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $43,800,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the five year contract term from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230907
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase its contract with Zones, LLC by $2.2 million, raising the total contract amount to $26.3 million for purchasing technology products and services as needed. The contract term remains unchanged, running from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Contract with Zones, LLC for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract not to exceed amount of $24,100,000 by $2,200,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $26,300,000 effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the five year contract term from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230911
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution approves an increase in funding by $6.6 million for the Citywide Grocery Access program, bringing the total grant amount to approximately $17.8 million. It also extends the grant period to cover from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the non-profit San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, for the administration of the Citywide Grocery Access program, to increase the grant amount by $6,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,828,328 and to extend the grant period from July 1, 2023, for a total period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230912
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract between Maitri AIDS Hospice and the Department of Public Health to provide hospice services for residents of San Francisco. The total agreement will now be $14,130,444 and will run through March 31, 2027.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between Maitri AIDS Hospice and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide hospice services for chronically impaired residents of San Francisco, to increase the agreement by $4,594,103 for an amount not to exceed $14,130,444; to extend the term by four years from March 31, 2024, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2017, through March 31, 2027; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230925
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230949
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to declare an emergency for repairing and replacing the elevators at Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, with a budget limit of $2.2 million. It has been officially approved.

Resolution approving the Recreation and Park Department General Manager’s declaration of emergency under Administrative Code, Section 6.60, for the repair and replacement of the elevators at Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, with a not to exceed amount of $2,200,000.

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#230952
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

HousingBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#230957
Sep 26, 2023

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

Resolution levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.17769382 on each $100 valuation of taxable property for the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco County Office of Education, San Francisco Community College District, Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District; and establishing a pass-through rate of $0.0726 per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 37, for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2024.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
7-0
Resolution#230915
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Failed
2-5
Resolution#230880
Sep 26, 2023

This resolution initiates a process to amend the landmark designation of San Francisco Fire Station No. 44 at 1298 Girard Street. It aims to update its historical status under the city's Planning Code.

Resolution initiating an amendment to the landmark designation of the San Francisco Fire Station No. 44, located at 1298 Girard Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6194, Lot No. 010, under Article 10 of the Planning Code.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#230934
Sep 26, 2023

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Hearing#230035
Sep 26, 2023

This legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss Laguna Honda Hospital's plan for recertification and the process for transferring and relocating patients. The Department of Public Health will present information during this hearing, which is set for September 26, 2023.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Laguna Honda Hospital’s Strategy for Recertification and the Submission of a Closure and Patient Transfer and Relocation Plan; and requesting the Department of Public Health to present; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-010 (File No. 230034), approved on January 24, 2023.

Public SafetyPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
Filed
10-0