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Ordinance#240952
Sep 30, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Scott Edwards for $650,000 related to an employment dispute. This lawsuit was filed on October 17, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Scott Edwards against the City and County of San Francisco for $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 17, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-609826; entitled Scott Edwards v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240953
Sep 30, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $195,000 related to property damage from flooding. The lawsuit was filed by Annamarie Faro and Howard Kevin White in November 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Annamarie Faro and Howard Kevin White against the City and County of San Francisco for $195,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 9, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-610311; entitled Annamarie Faro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit alleged property damage arising from flooding.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240959
Sep 30, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement of $90,201 to 24th and Mission Partners for property damage due to flooding linked to a sewer main obstruction. The claim was filed on May 7, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by 24th and Mission Partners against the City and County of San Francisco for $90,201; the claim was filed on May 7, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a sewer main obstruction.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240960
Sep 30, 2024

This resolution approves a payment of $108,681.38 to Awad Faddoul to settle a claim for property damage due to flooding linked to a sewer main obstruction. The claim was filed on May 7, 2024, and the resolution has been passed by the city.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Awad Faddoul against the City and County of San Francisco for $108,681.38; the claim was filed on May 7, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a sewer main obstruction.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240961
Sep 30, 2024

This resolution approves a $250,000 settlement for a claim by Pacific Gas and Electric Company against San Francisco related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on January 11, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Pacific Gas and Electric Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; the claim was filed on January 11, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240962
Sep 30, 2024

This resolution approves a payment of $272,566.05 to 150 Post Street LLC to settle a claim for property damage due to flooding from a water main rupture. The claim was filed on March 21, 2024, and the settlement avoids further litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by 150 Post Street LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $272,566.05; the claim was filed on March 21, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240870
Sep 30, 2024

This ordinance allows the Department of Human Resources to manage the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program and the Catastrophic Illness Program for the family members of city employees. It updates the Administrative Code to facilitate these functions.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Department of Human Resources to carry out various functions in the administration of the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program for City employees and the Catastrophic Illness Program for Family Members of City employees.

Governance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Motion#240949
Sep 30, 2024

This motion appoints Adena Gilbert, Hilary Winslow, Quirina Mitchell, and Paul Bellar to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, with their terms set to end on September 6, 2027. The residency requirement for Adena Gilbert has been waived.

Motion appointing Adena Gilbert (residency requirement waived), Hilary Winslow, Quirina Mitchell, and Paul Bellar, terms ending September 6, 2027, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Motion#240950
Sep 30, 2024

This motion appoints five individuals to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2, with their terms set to end on September 6, 2027. The residency requirement has been waived for two of the appointees.

Motion appointing Louisa Mendoza, Nicholas Goldman, Michelle Domingo (residency requirement waived), Joyce Lewis, and Claire Ervin Lee (residency requirement waived), terms ending September 6, 2027, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Motion#240951
Sep 30, 2024

This motion appoints Mark Dickow to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3, with his term set to end on September 6, 2027. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion appointing Mark Dickow, term ending September 6, 2027, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240807
Sep 30, 2024

This ordinance requires buildings classified as R-1 and R-2 to keep at least one elevator operational for residents. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Housing Code to require R-1 and R-2 occupancy group buildings to maintain at least one existing elevator for residents’ use; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#240880
Sep 30, 2024

This ordinance makes newly constructed housing units that received occupancy certificates between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, subject to rent control, depending on future changes to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. It also clarifies existing laws regarding exemptions from rent control under Costa-Hawkins.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act; and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
17-5
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#240940
Sep 30, 2024

This resolution urges the City Attorney and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to quickly settle their lawsuit with the EPA concerning the Clean Water Act. It aims to expedite resolution for better water management and compliance.

Resolution urging the City Attorney and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to immediately resolve its lawsuit regarding the Clean Water Act with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
10-2
Ordinance#240964
Sep 30, 2024

This ordinance aims to extend rent control to newly constructed housing units that received occupancy certificates between June 14, 1979, and November 5, 2024, depending on future changes to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. It also seeks to clarify existing laws regarding exemptions from rent control under Costa-Hawkins.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and November 5, 2024, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act; and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
1-0
Resolution#240815
Sep 30, 2024

This resolution approves an amendment to the management agreement with IMCO Parking, LLC, allowing them to operate the Music Concourse Garage and increasing the contract amount by $27 million, bringing the total to $207 million. The agreement will remain in effect for its original five-year term from January 20, 2023, to January 19, 2028.

Resolution approving a second amendment to the Management Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and IMCO Parking, LLC, to add operation of the Music Concourse Garage to the contract scope of work including San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) parking garages and lots, and increase the contract amount by $27,000,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $207,000,000 with no change to the five year term of January 20, 2023, through January 19, 2028, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Hearing#240876
Sep 29, 2024

This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to redevelopment plans for specific areas in San Francisco, including Bayview Hunters Point and Hunters Point Shipyard. It also addresses changes to a financial agreement related to the Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard Project.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole, as the Budget and Finance Committee, on October 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider 1) an Ordinance for the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area; 2) an Ordinance for the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Project Area; and 3) a Resolution for the proposed Amendment to the Tax Increment Allocation Pledge Agreement for the Candlestick Point and Phase 2 of the Hunters Point Shipyard Project; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M24-084, approved on September 17, 2024.

Budget & Taxes
Filed
no vote
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#240948
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license to AJ's Bar at 1250 Market Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Club Allure, Inc., doing business as AJ's Bar, located at 1250 Market Street (District 6), 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#240978
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution allows Nihon SF Inc. to obtain a liquor license for their establishment, Nihon Whisky Lounge, at 1779 Folsom Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Nihon SF Inc., to do business as Nihon Whisky Lounge, located at 1779 Folsom 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
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240955
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase a contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., and AGS, Inc. by $10 million, bringing the total to $17 million, to provide additional engineering services for five pipeline improvement projects without extending the contract's eight-year term. The funding comes from the Water Enterprise Capital Improvement Program.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No.1 to Contract No. PRO.0168.B, Engineering Services for Transmission Pipelines, with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., and AGS, Inc., Joint Venture, increasing the contract by $10,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,000,000 with no changes to the eight year term of September 23, 2021, through September 22, 2029, to provide additional engineering design and support services for five transmission pipeline capital improvement projects funded by the Water Enterprise Capital Improvement Program, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240957
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves the annual update for the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It outlines the funding and services aimed at improving mental health care in the city.

Resolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act Annual Update Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
6-0
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#240956
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves the purchase of a 4,008-square-foot easement and a temporary construction easement from Sunol Glen Unified School District for an underground water pipeline, totaling up to $50,000. It allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the agreement once both parties sign it.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deeds with Sunol Glen Unified School District for the acquisition of a 4,008-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances and a 34,834-square-foot temporary construction easement on and across a portion of Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel No. 096-0155-004-01, known as 11601 Main Street, Sunol, for $35,000 plus an administrative fee of $5,000 and up to $10,000 in closing costs, for a total amount not to exceed $50,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; the Agreement is effective on the date on which the Agreement is executed by both parties.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240958
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of $14 million to a contract for project management support services at San Francisco International Airport, raising the total contract amount to $17 million. It also extends the contract for an additional four years, lasting until January 25, 2029.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to Airport Contract No. 11917.41, Project Management Support Services for the San Francisco International Airport, West Field Garage 675 Project with PGH Wong/The Allen Group Joint Venture, a joint venture consisting of PGH Wong Engineering, Inc., and The Allen Group, LLC, to increase the Contract amount by $14,000,000 for a new not to exceed Contract amount of $17,000,000 and extend the Contract for services for an additional four years of services, from January 26, 2025, with a total term of January 26, 2024, through January 25, 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240917
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution allows LE MOT JUSTE LLC, operating as THE NOSH BOX, to obtain a Type-42 liquor license for selling beer and wine at their location on Folsom Street. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control place a condition on this license to ensure it meets public needs.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine liquor license to LE MOT JUSTE LLC, doing business as THE NOSH BOX, located at 1116 Folsom Street (District 6), 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
Motion#240947
Sep 27, 2024

This motion appoints Bruce Wolfe to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force until April 27, 2025, and appoints Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, and David Pilpel to the same task force until April 27, 2026. The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force is responsible for promoting transparency in government operations.

Motion appointing Bruce Wolfe, term ending April 27, 2025, and Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, and David Pilpel, terms ending April 27, 2026, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240843
Sep 27, 2024

The ordinance establishes two designated Entertainment Zones in San Francisco: one in the Mid-Market area and another near the arena. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish two Entertainment Zones: the Mid-Market Entertainment Zone, on Market Street between 5th Street and 6th Street, with eastern boundaries at Mason Street on the north side of Market Street and at 5th Street on the south side of Market Street, and western boundaries at the intersection of Golden Gate Avenue and Taylor Street on the north side of Market Street and at 6th Street on the south side of Market Street; and the Arena Entertainment Zone, bounded by Warriors Way on the north, Terry A. Francois Boulevard on the east, 16th Street on the south, and 3rd Street on the west; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240930
Sep 27, 2024

The ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to increase funding for Planned Parenthood Northern California by $171,000, bringing the total to $571,000, to provide security personnel for family planning and reproductive healthcare services. It also waives the usual competitive bidding process for this grant.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to amend an existing grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California by increasing the not to exceed amount by $171,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $571,000 to fund security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services, with no changes to the grant term of April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025; and waiving the competitive solicitation requirements in the Administrative Code.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Hearing#240943
Sep 27, 2024

This legislation schedules a public hearing for October 1, 2024, to investigate $20 million in unaccounted funds in the San Francisco Unified School District's budget for Special Education and the status of unfilled positions in that area. It also requests reports from various city departments regarding these financial issues and the allocation of $8.4 million from the Student Success Fund.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to examine the unaccounted for $20,000,000 in the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) budget for Special Education and the unfilled positions that support SFUSD’s Special Education work, and the $8,400,000 from the Student Success Fund the Mayor allocated to the newly announced School Stabilization Team; and requesting the SFUSD Superintendent, Department of Children Youth and Their Families, Recreation and Park Department, Mayor's Office, Controller's Office, Human Services Agency, Department of Human Resources, and Treasurer & Tax Collector to report; scheduled pending approval of the Motion contained in File No. 240942, to be considered on October 1, 2024.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Filed
no vote
Hearing#240946
Sep 27, 2024

This legislation authorizes the Department of Public Health to increase funding for Planned Parenthood Northern California by $171,000 to support security for family planning and reproductive healthcare services. It also waives the usual competitive bidding process for this funding increase.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to amend an existing grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California by increasing the not to exceed amount by $171,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $571,000 to fund security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services, with no changes to the grant term of April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025; and waiving the competitive solicitation requirements in the Administrative Code; scheduled pending approval of the Motion contained in File No. 240945, to be considered on October 1, 2024.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240765
Sep 27, 2024

The ordinance reallocates funds totaling $399,950 from the General City Responsibility and $150,000 from the Municipal Transportation Agency to various projects, including mural artwork, playground improvements, park maintenance, digital literacy courses, and traffic calming measures. It aims to enhance community spaces and services across several neighborhoods in San Francisco.

Ordinance de-appropriating $399,950 from General City Responsibility and $150,000 from Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) and re-appropriating $50,000 to the Arts Commission (ART) for mural artwork in West Portal; $125,000 to Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) for picnic tables at Commodore Sloat Elementary, Playground improvements and seating at Sunnyside Elementary, and a new playground at Jefferson Elementary; $162,750 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for maintenance of Westwood Park pillars, benches at Monterey and Gennessee, parklet planting in Inner Sunset, median planting on Marietta Drive, and fence repairs at Edgehill Way; $13,200 to the San Francisco Public Library (LIB) for Digital Literacy courses; $49,000 to the Department of Recreation and Parks (REC) for renovation of the Marview Way Trail; and $150,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for traffic calming on Yerba Buena Avenue, Ulloa Street, Laguna Honda Boulevard, Rockaway Avenue, and Monterey Boulevard and a Public Parklet on Slow Hearst in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
14-0 /2
Ordinance#240762
Sep 27, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a $350,000 settlement for a lawsuit involving allegations of breach of contract related to cost overruns and delays in a hospital project. It includes a complete release of claims from all parties involved.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David M. Schmitt. against Build Group, Inc., which then filed a cross-complaint against the City and County of San Francisco, for $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 30, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-601503, entitled David M. Schmitt v. Build Group, Inc. et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract arising from cost overruns and delay on the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Building 5 Rehabilitation Department Relocation Project; other material terms of the settlement are a complete release of claims relating to the project, including any pass through claims from David M. Schmitt or other subcontractors of Build Group, Inc.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240763
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement for $160,195 to Lotus Bakeries North America, Inc. for a claim regarding a refund of certain taxes. The claim was filed on February 28, 2024, and has now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Lotus Bakeries North America, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $160,195; the claim was filed on February 28, 2024; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
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
Resolution#240781
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with SP Plus Corporation for the Curbside Management Program at San Francisco Airport. The total contract amount will rise to $41,364,800, and the contract term will be extended by two years, lasting until October 31, 2026.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to Contract No. 50276, between SP Plus Corporation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the Curbside Management Program, to increase the contract amount by $21,264,800 for a new total not to exceed amount of $41,364,800 and to extend the term for two years, to commence on November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240782
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution authorizes payments totaling $1,053,101 to specific customers and Alameda County for Utility User Taxes collected on electric bills from June 2018 to January 2024. The payments include $101,825 to Oliver De Silva, $340 to Sunol AgPark, and $651,976 to Alameda County.

Resolution authorizing payments to two San Francisco Public Utilities Commission customers of $101,825 to Oliver De Silva, and $340 to Sunol AgPark, and $651,976 to Alameda County for Utility User Taxes (UUT) collected between June 2018 and January 2024 for electric bills.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240814
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution approves a contract with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services related to upgrading the train control system, lasting up to 10 years and costing up to $30 million. The agreement will begin once the resolution is officially approved.

Resolution approving an agreement with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services supporting the Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project for an initial five-year term, with five options to extend the term for an additional year, for a total of 10 years and an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 over the 10-year period, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

TransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#240772
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution designates the 1500 Block of Grove Street as "Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street" to honor Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. and raise awareness about gun violence following his tragic death. The street name change aims to commemorate his legacy and encourage community action.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name "Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street" to the 1500 Block of Grove Street to honor the legacy and life of Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr., and to bring attention to his tragic death and the need for action against gun violence.

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
6-0
Resolution#240887
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution designates the week of September 21 through September 27, 2024, as United Against Hate Week in San Francisco. It aims to promote awareness and actions against hate and discrimination in the community.

Resolution recognizing the week of September 21 through September 27, 2024, as United Against Hate Week in the City and County of San Francisco.

Honorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
5-0
Resolution#240888
Sep 27, 2024

The resolution designates September 16, 2024, as "Mahsa Amini Day" in San Francisco to honor the memory of Mahsa Amini and raise awareness about women's rights. This day aims to promote discussions around social justice and equality.

Resolution declaring September 16, 2024, as "Mahsa Amini Day" in the City and County of San Francisco.

Honorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Ordinance#240638
Sep 27, 2024

This ordinance allows for the creation of a governing body, called the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1, to oversee multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts in San Francisco. It aims to facilitate funding for infrastructure projects in these areas.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1 to act as the governing body of multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts.

Governance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#240681
Sep 27, 2024

This resolution establishes an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District in Stonestown to fund public facilities and projects that benefit the community. It outlines the financial framework and related matters for these initiatives.

Resolution of Intention to establish San Francisco Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Stonestown) to finance public capital facilities and projects of communitywide significance related to the Stonestown Project and other authorized costs, and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Transportation
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Hearing#230726
Sep 27, 2024

This hearing will discuss the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report that outlines strategies for supporting and preserving small businesses in San Francisco. The report aims to address challenges faced by these businesses and propose actionable solutions.

Hearing on the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Taking Care of Business: San Francisco's Plan to Save its Small Businesses"

Business & Economy
Pending Committee Action
1-0
Ordinance#240700
Sep 26, 2024

This ordinance ensures that client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR) remains confidential and clarifies OVWR's responsibilities. It also transfers the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) to OVWR, requiring SHARP to provide trauma-informed assistance to victims during City processes without hindering law enforcement investigations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function.

Public SafetyGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#240785
Sep 26, 2024

This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to Union & Hyde LLC at 1210 Union Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control add a condition to the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Union & Hyde LLC., doing business as Union & Hyde, located at 1210 Union Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240822
Sep 26, 2024

This resolution allows Skylark, located at 3089 16th Street, to obtain a liquor license for a music venue, stating that it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to 3089 16th Street LLC, to do business as Skylark, located at 3089-16th 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
Passed
7-0
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
Ordinance#240906
Sep 25, 2024

This ordinance approves funding and the transfer of a segment of De Long Street from the Bay Area Rapid Transportation District to the city for public use and maintenance. It also grants the Public Works Director the authority to manage the street's official status and specifications, while waiving certain sidewalk width regulations.

Ordinance approving funding and an offer of dedication and grant deed for real property from the Bay Area Rapid Transportation District for De Long Street between Santa Cruz and San Diego Avenues; conditionally accepting this segment of De Long Street for maintenance and liability; delegating to the Public Works Director the authority, upon completion of this Street segment to: 1) declare it as open public right-of-way, 2) dedicate it to public use, 3) designate it for street and roadway purposes, 4) finally accept this Street segment for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations, and 5) establish official public right-of-way widths and street grades; waiving the application of Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to allow establishment of official sidewalk widths through administrative action; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works letter recommending various actions in regard to De Long Street; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance to be taken by the Public Works Director and other San Francisco officers, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
12-0
Resolution#240908
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution designates the 600 block of Sutter Street as "Joe Rosenthal Way" to honor his contributions as a photojournalist, particularly for his iconic images of San Francisco and coverage of World War II. The resolution has been passed by the city.

Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “Joe Rosenthal Way” to the 600 block of Sutter Street in recognition of his contributions as a photojournalist whose images of San Francisco captured the life and spirit of the City, and whose coverage of World War II had an indelible impact on the country and the world.

TransportationEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
7-0
Resolution#240858
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows Goth Inc. to obtain a liquor license for Eve Nightclub at 1535 Folsom Street, stating that it benefits the public. It also asks the state to impose specific conditions on the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Goth Inc., doing business as Eve Nightclub, located at 1535 Folsom Street (District 6), 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
Ordinance#240842
Sep 25, 2024

This ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept a $14 million grant for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program, which will run from May 2024 to September 2026. It also exempts subgrants under this program from certain administrative requirements and restrictions.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $14,000,000 from the California Economic Development Department for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program, for the grant period of May 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026; and exempting the California Jobs First Catalyst Program subgrants from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Environment, and Labor and Employment Codes imposing obligations or restrictions on subgrantees related to the program.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#240788
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $138,434 grant, bringing the total to $173,063, from the National Institutes of Health for a program focused on HIV/AIDS interventions for adolescents. The funding will support the program from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $138,434 for a total amount of $173,063 from the National Institutes of Health through Florida State University for participation in a program, entitled “Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Scientific Leadership Center,” for the period of December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240789
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $177,860 grant for a program aimed at developing support tools for transgender women regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) from September 7, 2023, to September 6, 2025. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $177,860 from the Department of Health and Human Services through Heluna Health for participation in a program, entitled “MyPrEP Plus: Development and Pilot Testing of Novel Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Support Tools for Transgender Women,” for the period of September 7, 2023, through September 6, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240850
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $88,930 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program aimed at improving access to injectable PrEP for transgender and non-binary individuals. The total funding for the program will now be $160,074, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to January 31, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase from the National Institutes of Health through Heluna Health for participation in a program, entitled “The Bridge Clinic: Optimizing Injectable PrEP Delivery for Transgender and Non-Binary People,” in the amount of $88,930 for the period of February 22, 2024, through January 31, 2025, for a total amount of $160,074 for the total period of April 1, 2023, through January 31, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240829
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a contract aimed at creating job training and workforce development programs, as well as maintaining clean public restrooms. The contract will now run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a total budget of up to $16,238,478.52.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 1000029167 between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Works, and Hunters Point Family, to create employment opportunities, job training and workforce development programs, and ensure the availability of safe and clean public restrooms for the Pit Stop Workforce Development Grant Program, extending the term by nine months for a total term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, increasing the contract amount by $6,972,047.52 for a new total not to exceed amount from of $16,238,478.52; and to authorize the Director of Public Works to make necessary, non-material changes to the Amendment before its execution.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
13-0 /1
Resolution#240836
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Environment Department to accept free tax services valued at $112,089 from Deloitte Tax LLP until May 31, 2025, to help the City find federal tax credits for sustainability projects. It also authorizes the department's director to manage the agreement and any necessary changes.

Resolution authorizing the Environment Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of pro bono tax services, with an estimated value of $112,089 for a term of engagement effective upon approval of this Resolution through May 31, 2025, provided by Deloitte Tax LLP, to help the City identify opportunities to obtain federal tax credits for qualifying sustainability activities, and authorizing the Director of the Environment Department or the Director’s designee, to enter into and execute the agreement, and amendments thereto, consistent with the proposal and necessary to carry out the purpose of the agreement or this Resolution, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /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
Hearing#240913
Sep 25, 2024

This legislation involves a hearing to review the Mayor's directive for department heads to allocate funding for community-based organizations in the upcoming city budget. It aims to clarify the criteria for funding exceptions and identify which departments and programs received these funds, with reports requested from relevant parties.

Hearing on the Mayor's instructions to department heads to place funding for community based organizations in the approved City budget for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 that were restored to departments through the Board of Supervisors spending plan on reserve, in order to understand the criteria used for exceptions and the departments and programs that received spending releases; and requesting the Mayor's Budget Office, the affected departments, and the People's Budget Coalition to report.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
2-0 /1
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
Resolution#240749
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows SR Visions, LLC to obtain a liquor license for their music venue, 7 Social, at 65 Post Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to SR Visions, LLC, to do business as 7 Social located at 65 Post 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#240751
Sep 25, 2024

This resolution allows Talldoor Entertainment LLC to obtain a liquor license for their music venue, Reverb, at 2801 Leavenworth Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Talldoor Entertainment LLC, to do business as Reverb located at 2801 Leavenworth 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
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#240926
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance amends various city codes to eliminate certain fees and raise the gross receipts threshold for fee reductions if voters approve Proposition M in 2024. It also extends waivers and suspensions for certain business fees and modifies provisions related to license fees.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Administrative Code, Health Code, Police Code, and Public Works Code to make the following changes if the voters approve Proposition M in the November 5, 2024, election: 1) eliminate certain fees beginning in 2026, and 2) increase the gross receipts threshold from $2,500,000 to $5,000,000 for reductions to annual curbside shared spaces fees beginning in 2026; and to make the following additional changes regardless of whether the voters approve Proposition M: 3) extend indefinitely the waiver of business location and device fees for businesses with taximeter devices; 4) extend indefinitely the suspension of the registration certificate and fee requirements for taxi drivers and drivers for transportation network companies; 5) authorize the Tax Collector to collect certain additional license fees on the unified license bill; and 6) amend the delinquency date and penalty provisions and add interest provisions relating to license fees collected on the unified license bill.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
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#240897
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance increases the borrowing limits for the Wastewater, Water, and Power Enterprises to fund various capital projects on a short-term basis. It raises the total borrowing capacity from $1.5 billion to $2.45 billion across these utilities.

Ordinance authorizing (i) an increase of the aggregate principal amount of the Wastewater Enterprise’s Interim Funding Program from an aggregate principal amount of $750,000,000 to a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $1,250,000,000 to finance on a short-term interim basis various capital projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise; (ii) an increase of the aggregate principal amount of the Water Enterprise’s Interim Funding Program from an aggregate principal amount of $500,000,000 to a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $750,000,000 to finance on a short-term interim basis various capital projects benefitting the Water Enterprise; and (iii) an increase of the aggregate principal amount of the Power Enterprise’s Interim Funding Program from an aggregate principal amount of $250,000,000 to a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $450,000,000 to finance on a short-term interim basis various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#240893
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows the Juvenile Probation Department to use web filtering software as part of its surveillance technology policy. It aims to regulate and monitor internet access for juveniles under probation supervision.

Ordinance approving the Surveillance Technology Policy for Juvenile Probation Department’s use of web filtering software.

Public Safety
Passed
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
Ordinance#240894
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the city to settle a lawsuit with Yulanda Williams for $625,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the case filed in San Francisco Superior Court in May 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yulanda Williams against the City and County of San Francisco for $625,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 29, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-576323; entitled Yulanda Williams v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240895
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $200,000 related to an alleged civil rights violation. The lawsuit was filed by Jane Doe in September 2022 in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jane Doe against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 12, 2022, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 22-cv-05179; entitled Jane Doe v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240896
Sep 24, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $475,000 related to a personal injury claim filed by Barnard Jones and Patricia Farrell against the City. The lawsuit was initiated on June 28, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Barnard Jones and Patricia Farrell against the City and County of San Francisco for $475,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 28, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607339; entitled Barnard Jones, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240898
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to partner with San Francisco State University for radio system usage and maintenance, ensuring communication between authorized personnel and City public safety from August 27, 2024, to June 30, 2035, with expected revenue of $1,689,041. It also permits the Director of Technology to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into an Agreement with the San Francisco State University to provide radio system usage and maintenance, as well as radio interoperability for authorized personnel to communicate with City public safety personnel for the period between August 27, 2024, through June 30, 2035, with an anticipated revenue of $1,689,041; and to authorize the Director of Technology 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.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Myrna Melgar
8-0
Resolution#240899
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of $26,017,000 to the existing contract with A1 Protective Services for security guard services, raising the total contract amount to $34,767,000. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving a first amendment to PeopleSoft Umbrella Contract ID GRP0000005 between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”), and A1 Protective Services, Inc. (“Contractor”) for security guard services, increasing the contract amount by $26,017,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $34,767,000 with no changes to the contract term of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2028; and to authorize OCA to enter into amendments or modifications to the 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 & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240900
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of $30,227,000 to the existing contract with Treeline Security, Inc. for security guard services, raising the total contract amount to $38,977,000 while keeping the contract term unchanged from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2028. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution approving a second amendment to PeopleSoft Umbrella Contract ID GRP0000007 between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”), and Treeline Security, Inc. for security guard services, increasing the contract amount by $30,227,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $38,977,000 with no changes to the contract term of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2028; and to authorize OCA to enter into amendments or modifications to the 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
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240933
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution approves a deal for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to buy 94 hybrid electric buses and related equipment for up to $117.75 million over five years. It also allows for minor amendments to the agreement that do not significantly change costs or benefits.

Resolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), and New Flyer of America, Inc. to procure 94 40-foot low floor hybrid electric coaches, along with spare parts, special tools, manuals, training, and telematics licenses through a cooperative purchasing agreement established by the State of Washington for an amount not to exceed $117,751,398 for term not to exceed five years effective upon approval of this Resolution; and authorizing SFMTA to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the public benefits accruing to the SFMTA and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Resolution.

TransportationBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240935
Sep 24, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a grant of approximately $3.86 million from the California Department of Health Care Services for a health program from October 2021 to June 2025. It was passed to support the program aimed at improving health access and infrastructure.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,862,929.40 from the California Department of Health Care Services for participation in a program, entitled “Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Capacity and Infrastructure, Transition, Expansion and Development (CITED) 1B,” for the period of October 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
8-0