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Ordinance#241208
Dec 26, 2024

The ordinance removes the 200-foot distance requirement for nighttime entertainment venues near residential areas in the Western SoMa Special Use District, allowing such uses closer to residential enclaves. It also permits general and nighttime entertainment at a specific location on Folsom Street while affirming compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the 200-foot buffer restriction in the Western SoMa Special Use District for Nighttime Entertainment uses located within 200 feet of a RED (Residential Enclave) or RED-MX (Residential Enclave-Mixed) District and delete references to the buffer restriction in the SALI (Service/Arts/Light Industrial) and WMUO (WSoMa Mixed-Use Office) Districts; principally permit General Entertainment and Nighttime Entertainment uses at 655 Folsom Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3750, Lot No. 050) located in the MUR (Mixed-Use Residential) 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#241084
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance exempts certain leases with the Port Commission from real property transfer taxes if they start between November 1, 2024, and December 31, 2034. It amends the Business and Tax Regulations Code to implement this exemption.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt from real property transfer taxes certain leases with the Port Commission with effective dates on or after November 1, 2024, and on or before December 31, 2034.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
9-0 /1
Ordinance#240985
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance moves various employment-related rules, such as Prevailing Wage and apprenticeship requirements, from the Administrative Code to the Labor and Employment Code, while also updating enforcement procedures and definitions. It eliminates some exemptions for certain types of work and introduces new exemptions for Modular Furniture Installers.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code and Labor and Employment Code to move certain employment-related provisions, including, among others, certain Prevailing Wage requirements, apprenticeship requirements, and hours and days of labor requirements, from the Administrative Code to the Labor and Employment Code; establish new defined terms encompassing the projects and contracts subject to Prevailing Wage requirements; revise penalty and enforcement requirements and procedures for Prevailing Wage and certain other labor requirements; change the process for fixing and determining Prevailing Wage rates; move and revise the Transition Employment requirements and create new enforcement procedures for those requirements; apply Notice of Forfeiture/Certification of Forfeiture procedures for violations of Prevailing Wage requirements on Covered Real Estate Projects; renumber certain Municipal Code sections or provisions; and make other substantive or technical amendments to the Administrative Code and Labor and Employment Code, including, among others, eliminating certain exemptions from Prevailing Wage requirements for Broadcast Services work and the work of loading and unloading Commercial Vehicles on City property, while creating an exemption from Prevailing Wage requirements for work covered by the Modular Furniture Installers (Carpenters) classification.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
10-0 /1
Resolution#241052
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution allows VBC SF LLC to obtain a liquor license for their business, Vita Brevis Club, at 969 Market Street, stating that it will benefit the public. 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 VBC SF LLC, to do business as Vita Brevis Club, located at 969 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
6-0 /1
Ordinance#240926
Dec 19, 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#240952
Dec 19, 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#241014
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Rick Lam for $350,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the legal case filed in December 2021.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rick Lam against the City and County of San Francisco for $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 27, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-597312; entitled Rick Lam v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0
Resolution#241136
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution endorses a financial agreement for the modernization of the Potrero Yard by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, outlining specific milestone payments and terms for the project. It includes provisions for payments totaling up to $75 million initially, with additional payments and adjustments over a 30-year maintenance term, pending final approval by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution generally endorsing the form of an Infrastructure Facility Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain Agreement (Form Project Agreement) for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Potrero Yard Modernization Project, and the following pricing: 1) an initial milestone payment of up to $75,000,000 at financial close, 2) a relocation payment of up to $500,000 within 60 days of completing temporary relocation of Potrero Yard operations, 3) a milestone payment of up to $200,000,000 by no later than 2033, and 4) an initial maximum annual availability payment of up to $42,200,000 (in Fiscal Year 2030 dollars) over a maintenance term not to exceed 30 years after the scheduled substantial completion date, anticipated in 2029, subject to interest rate and credit spread fluctuations between commercial close and financial close and annual Consumer Price Index adjustments, with the part of the payment covering capital costs increasing 1% per year and sculpted to align with the SFMTA’s existing debt service obligations; and providing that the final terms of the agreement, including final pricing and inclusion of a Small Business Enterprise/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan, shall be subject to approval of the Board of Supervisors.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#240927
Dec 19, 2024

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: exempt certain types of projects in the downtown area that replace non-residential uses with residential uses from development impact fees and requirements, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, remove the application deadline from the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
32-6 /1
Ordinance#241197
Dec 18, 2024

This ordinance establishes the Cole Valley Entertainment Zone, allowing events on specific streets without needing a special permit from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review complies with state law.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Cole Valley Entertainment Zone on Cole Street, between Frederick Street and Parnassus Avenue, and on Carl Street, between Shrader Street and Clayton Street; to delete the requirement that an Entertainment Zone Event be a special event permitted or licensed by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
26-0
Ordinance#240641
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance aims to change the definition of "Laboratory" in the Planning Code to include Biotechnology and prohibit Laboratory uses in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Laboratory to include Biotechnology, and to make Laboratory uses, as defined, a not permitted use in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
4-1 /1
Hearing#241111
Dec 17, 2024

This legislation is a hearing for people to express their opinions about a decision made by the Planning Department that exempts a cannabis cultivation project at 1719 Wallace Avenue from environmental review. The hearing is scheduled because an appeal has been filed regarding this exemption.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on October 10, 2024, for the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5414, Lot No. 015, to allow the establishment of an industrial agriculture use for the purpose of cannabis cultivation in an existing, one-story industrial building within the PDR-1-B (Production, Distribution, Repair-Light Industrial Buffer) Zoning District and a 65-J Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Barbara Tassa) (Filed November 8, 2024)

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#241209
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance changes the reporting requirements for city-funded nonprofit organizations, applying them only to those receiving over $1,000,000 annually. It also reduces the amount of information they must provide and allows for redaction to protect personal information.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the Annual Economic Statement of City-Funded Organizations requirements to limit the application of nonprofit reporting requirements to organizations receiving more than $1,000,000 annually, reduce required information types, and permit redaction of information to avoid personal harm.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
30-0 /2
Ordinance#241212
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance allows hotel employees or their unions to sue tourist hotels for not following required cleaning and disease prevention standards. It also gives courts the power to impose penalties and provide remedies if the hotels are found in violation.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to authorize employees of tourist hotels, or the labor organizations that represent those employees, to file civil lawsuits against tourist hotels or operators for violations of certain cleaning and disease prevention standards and practices required in tourist hotels; and authorizing courts to impose appropriate legal and equitable relief, including civil penalties, against the defendants in any such lawsuits.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
3-0
Resolution#241213
Dec 17, 2024

This resolution adopts a strategy report aimed at promoting the cultural, historical, housing, and economic sustainability of the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District. It is part of the city's efforts to support and enhance the community's resources and identity.

Resolution to adopt the Castro Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural District’s Cultural, History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (CHHESS) under Administrative Code, Section 107.5.

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0 /1
Resolution#241188
Dec 17, 2024

This resolution approves a $49 million settlement between Stripe, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco regarding unlitigated claims for various tax refunds. The claims include payroll expenses, gross receipts, and business registration fees, among others.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Stripe, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $49,000,000; the claims were filed on April 5, 2023, and December 3, 2024; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, overpaid executive gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes, and business registration fees; other material terms of the settlement relate to Stripe’s filing position with respect to City taxes.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#240903
Dec 17, 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#240994
Dec 12, 2024

This resolution approves an increase in funding for the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program by nearly $3.8 million, bringing the total grant amount to just over $64.8 million for the period from July 2022 to June 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Mid-Market Foundation for management of the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program to increase the grant amount by $3,761,186 for a total not to exceed amount of $64,851,756 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development 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 agreement.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0
Resolution#241011
Dec 12, 2024

This resolution extends a contract with Professional Business Providers, Inc. for airport services by two years and increases the total contract amount by over $13 million, bringing it to approximately $26.5 million. It also allows the Airport Commission to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50240 between the City, acting by and through the Airport Commission, and Professional Business Providers, Inc., to extend the contract term two years from July 31, 2025, for a total contract term of August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2027; to increase the contract amount by $13,349,549 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $26,464,164; and authorizing the Airport Commission to enter into modifications to Modification No. 3 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Modification No. 3.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#240932
Dec 12, 2024

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create an exception for certain distilleries, wineries, and breweries to establish on-sale liquor establishments in the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District, subject to a conditional use authorization; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
22-0 /1
Ordinance#240966
Dec 11, 2024

This ordinance removes all regulations related to public bathhouses in San Francisco, including rules about fees, operations, and permits. As a result, there are no longer any specific city regulations governing these establishments.

Ordinance repealing Article 26 of the Police Code to delete in its entirety the City’s regulations governing public bath houses, including but not limited to fee requirements, operating requirements, and permitting requirements.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#241023
Dec 11, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $72,275 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $72,275 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to train and procure equipment for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241057
Dec 11, 2024

This resolution approves a 10-year water service contract between San Francisco and the U.S. Department of Energy to supply water to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, expected to generate approximately $66.4 million in revenue. The contract will be effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2034.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a new 10-year water service contract with the United States Department of Energy for continued water service to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2034, with an estimated revenue of $66,436,590 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240948
Dec 11, 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
Dec 11, 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#241095
Dec 10, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to partner with BXP Embarcadero Plaza LP and other organizations to improve Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park, with funding of approximately $2.5 million for design and project management, and potential additional grants of up to $10 million for construction services. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to enter into an agreement with BXP Embarcadero Plaza LP (BXPE), the Downtown San Francisco Partnership, and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development regarding potential improvements and renovations at Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park; and to accept cash and in-kind grants from BXPE of approximately $2,500,000 for design and RPD project management services; and to accept potential additional grants of approximately $10,000,000 that could include cash grants from Downtown Community Benefit District (known as the Downtown San Francisco Partnership) or in-kind grants of construction services from BXPE, for the period starting on the execution date of the agreement through December 2028; and authorizing the RPD to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement provided they do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Danny Sauter
19-0 /1
Motion#241182
Dec 10, 2024

This motion establishes the regular meeting schedule for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 2025, including the cancellation of specific meetings and breaks during which no meetings will occur. It also modifies certain rules to facilitate the meeting schedule.

Motion establishing the 2025 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule, pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rules of Order, Sections 4.2 and 4.2.1, by cancelling the Regular Board meetings of January 21, February 18, May 27, September 23, October 14, November 11, and November 25; and all Regular Board and Committee meetings during the spring, summer, and winter breaks beginning March 31 through April 4, 2025 (returning on April 7, 2025), beginning August 4 through August 29, 2025 (returning on September 2, 2025), and beginning December 17, 2025, through January 2, 2026 (returning on January 5, 2026); and further suspending portions of Board Rule 4.2. to effectuate certain dates within the regular meeting schedule to augment the flow of business.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#241164
Dec 10, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with the Stern Grove Festival Association for $225,016.38 related to damages from a water pipeline break in 2021. This settlement resolves claims of property and economic damages filed in August 2024.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stern Grove Festival Association against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,016.38; the lawsuit was filed on August 23, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-617454; entitled STERN GROVE FESTIVAL ASSOCATION, a California Nonprofit Corporation - Public Benefit v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property and economic damages arising from the August 23, 2021, break of the SFPUC’s water transmission pipeline at or near the intersection of Sloat Boulevard and 19th Avenue.

EnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#241191
Dec 9, 2024

The ordinance moves various employment-related rules, such as Prevailing Wage and apprenticeship requirements, from the Administrative Code to the Labor and Employment Code, while also updating enforcement procedures and definitions. It also revises exemptions related to certain types of work and establishes new rules for determining Prevailing Wage rates.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code and Labor and Employment Code to move certain employment-related provisions, including, among others, certain Prevailing Wage requirements, apprenticeship requirements, and hours and days of labor requirements, from the Administrative Code to the Labor and Employment Code; establish new defined terms encompassing the projects and contracts subject to Prevailing Wage requirements; revise penalty and enforcement requirements and procedures for Prevailing Wage and certain other labor requirements; change the process for fixing and determining Prevailing Wage rates; move and revise the Transition Employment requirements and create new enforcement procedures for those requirements; apply Notice of Forfeiture/Certification of Forfeiture procedures for violations of Prevailing Wage requirements on Covered Real Estate Projects; renumber certain Municipal Code sections or provisions; and make other substantive or technical amendments to the Administrative Code and Labor and Employment Code, including, among others, eliminating certain exemptions from Prevailing Wage requirements for Broadcast Services work and the work of loading and unloading Commercial Vehicles on City property, while creating an exemption from Prevailing Wage requirements for work covered by the Modular Furniture Installers (Carpenters) classification.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
1-0
Ordinance#241172
Dec 9, 2024

This ordinance exempts certain commercial spaces from the commercial vacancy tax if they are in designated neighborhood districts affected by long-term city construction projects starting January 1, 2025, and also exempts specific areas from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The goal is to support businesses in areas undergoing significant public infrastructure work.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt from the commercial vacancy tax beginning on January 1, 2025, any taxable commercial space located in a named neighborhood commercial district or named neighborhood commercial transit district in which a City public infrastructure or construction project has a construction duration of more than 180 days in a calendar year, and from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024, any taxable commercial space located in the Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District or the Inner Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
22-0
Hearing#240067
Dec 5, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to review a report from the Controller regarding invoices related to a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and SF SAFE. It requests updates from various city offices and the SF SAFE Board on this matter.

Hearing on the Controller's report on the assessment of invoices reviewed under a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco SAFE (SF SAFE); and requesting the Controller's Office, San Francisco Police Department, Mayor's Office of Economic Workforce Development, and SF SAFE Board of Directors to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
2-0 /2
Resolution#241026
Dec 4, 2024

This resolution supports Proposition 6, which aims to amend the California Constitution to eliminate the exception that allows involuntary servitude as a punishment for crimes. If passed, it would formally end all legal forms of slavery in California.

Resolution supporting Proposition 6 to amend Article 1, Section 6, of the California Constitution to remove the exception clause permitting involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, effectively ending all legal vestiges of slavery in the state.

Public SafetyBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
5-0
Ordinance#241150
Dec 3, 2024

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to waive certain taxes, penalties, and interest for unregistered taxpayers who voluntarily disclose and pay back taxes until December 31, 2027. It also permits the Tax Collector to charge fees for reviewing applications and providing advance determinations during the same period.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to authorize the Tax Collector to waive taxes, penalties, and/or interest under a program ending December 31, 2027, that allows unregistered taxpayers to voluntarily disclose and pay back taxes; and to authorize the Tax Collector to collect fees through December 31, 2027, for reviewing applications for and providing advance determinations to taxpayers.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
22-0
Resolution#241018
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution extends a contract with Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. for vocational rehabilitation programs by three and a half years and increases funding by over $22 million, totaling nearly $38 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc., to provide vocational rehabilitation employment and training programs, to extend the term by three years and six months from December 31, 2024, for a total term of May 1, 2022, through June 30, 2028, and to increase the amount by $22,039,855 for a total not to exceed amount of $38,083,630; and to authorize DPH 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 HealthBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240919
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to check state and federal criminal history records for applicants seeking licenses or permits for massage businesses. It aims to ensure that applicants meet safety and regulatory standards.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to access state and federal level summary criminal history for the licensing, permitting, and/or certification of massage business applicants.

Public HealthBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Ordinance#230736
Nov 22, 2024

This ordinance prohibits firearm possession in certain locations, including childcare facilities, City property, and places of worship, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders. It also applies to private commercial establishments unless the owner allows it.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit firearm possession, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders, in childcare facilities, City property, election facilities, medical facilities, and private parks and playgrounds, and in places of worship and private commercial establishments unless the owner provides express consent.

Public SafetyBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
1-0
Ordinance#240905
Nov 20, 2024

This ordinance establishes the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution to workers who haven't been paid by their employers for violations of city labor laws. It allows the fund to receive penalty payments from employers and requires the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to manage the fund and distribute payments to eligible workers.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution and timely payment to workers who have not received payment from their employers for violations of City worker protection laws; to authorize the Fund to receive monies paid to the City as penalties and liquidated damages by employers as well as additional monies appropriated in the future; and to require the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to administer the Fund and make payments to workers based on specified criteria.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
7-0 /2
Resolution#240857
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for the music venue Neck of the Woods at 406 Clement Street, determining it benefits the public in San Francisco. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Urban Life Inc., doing business as Neck of the Woods, located at 406 Clement 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; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Resolution#240858
Nov 20, 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
Resolution#240917
Nov 20, 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
Hearing#211318
Nov 20, 2024

The hearing will evaluate how the $120 million allocated to the Dream Keepers Initiative has been spent and identify additional needs the initiative can address. Various city departments, including the Human Rights Commission and the Department of Public Health, have been asked to provide reports on this matter.

Hearing on the resources allocated for the Dream Keepers Initiative, specifically on which programs have been funded by the allocated $120,000,000 and assessing other needs that the Dream Keepers Initiative can support; requesting the Human Rights Commission, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children Youth and their Families, Arts Commission, Department of Public Health, Office of Early Care and Education, Fire Department, and Department of Human Resources to report.

Public HealthBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
3-0
Hearing#201105
Nov 20, 2024

This hearing aims to gather recommendations for restructuring the Equal Employment Opportunity Office and to analyze best practices from similar cities. It will involve input from various city departments to improve the office's functions and oversight.

Hearing to receive recommendations on restructuring and reforming the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office and a comparative analysis of the best practices of like urban jurisdictions with EEO offices, including core functions of the EEO Office within overall City government structures, staff reporting and investigation protocols, and general oversight; and requesting the Department of Human Resources, the Budget and Legislative Analyst, and the Office of the Controller to report.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
no vote
Resolution#241128
Nov 19, 2024

The resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and the Instituto Familiar de la Raza Inc for two programs aimed at supporting youth and families, with a total funding of up to $12,929,020. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Families to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and Instituto Familiar de la Raza Inc for two programs: Roadmap to Peace Collaborative and Roadmap to Peace School Crisis Supports, for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $12,929,020; and to authorize Department of Children, Youth and Families 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.

TransportationBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Jackie Fielder
12-0
Resolution#241105
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the City Attorney's Office to use a $410,000 grant from the California Department of Industrial Relations to enforce state labor laws from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It has already been approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $410,000 from the California Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner’s Office, to fund the enforcement of state labor laws, for the period from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
13-0 /1
Ordinance#241088
Nov 18, 2024

This ordinance extends the Cannabis Oversight Committee's existence until January 1, 2027, and makes the change retroactive to January 1, 2025. It ensures continued oversight of cannabis-related issues in the city.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the sunset date for the Cannabis Oversight Committee from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027, and providing that the Ordinance shall be retroactive to January 1, 2025.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#240729
Nov 18, 2024

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit new floor area or building volume on the rooftop of a noncomplying structure located at 1896 Pacific Avenue, on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0576, Lot Nos. 27-44; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#241070
Nov 15, 2024

This ordinance changes certain contract rules for electricity transactions, allowing for binding arbitration and increasing spending limits for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and revenue collection from $10 million to $300 million. It aims to streamline processes and enhance the city's energy procurement capabilities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for electricity and related product transactions, authorizing binding arbitration, and increasing the annual expenditure limit for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and the revenue collection limit from $10 million to $300 million.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
21-0 /1
Ordinance#241071
Nov 15, 2024

This ordinance aims to update the city's Project Labor Agreement to include multi-family affordable housing projects and require certain subcontractors to adhere to the agreement if they receive contracts over $5 million. It also proposes to extend the duration of the agreement from 20 to 30 years, lasting until July 14, 2050.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the City Administrator to negotiate amendments to the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that would incorporate into the PLA multi-family affordable housing projects constructed under an agreement with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, make subject to the PLA subcontractors for PLA-covered projects that qualify as Local Business Enterprises once they have been awarded over $5,000,000 for work on covered projects, and extend the term of the PLA from 20 to 30 years, until July 14, 2050.

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
no vote
Ordinance#240894
Nov 14, 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
Resolution#240909
Nov 12, 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#240831
Nov 7, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Bechtel Group, Inc. against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $43,235.10 for a refund of commercial rents taxes. The claim was filed on May 8, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Bechtel Group, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $43,235.10; the claim was filed on May 8, 2024; the claim involves a refund of commercial rents taxes.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240830
Nov 7, 2024

The resolution approves a settlement where the City will pay Maplebear, Inc. $8,250,342.21 to resolve claims related to tax refunds for the years 2019 to 2022, and it outlines specific filing agreements for future tax years without penalties. This settlement addresses claims filed by Maplebear on February 28, 2023, and February 9, 2024.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Maplebear, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $8,250,342.21; the claims were filed on February 28, 2023, and February 9, 2024; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, and homelessness gross receipts taxes, and business registration fees for the 2019 to 2022 tax years; other material terms of the settlement are that Maplebear, Inc. shall take certain filing positions with respect to its gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, as applicable, for the 2023 and subsequent tax years, and the City will not impose penalties arising from those filing positions for the 2023 tax year.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240904
Nov 6, 2024

This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) for certain city officials and employees, reflecting changes in titles and staffing. It also clarifies what information these officials and employees need to disclose regarding their financial interests.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements by adding, deleting, and changing titles of certain designated officials and employees to reflect organizational and staffing changes, and by refining disclosure requirements for certain designated officials and employees.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
31-0 /1
Resolution#241090
Nov 5, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $496,684 grant from the James Irvine Foundation for workforce development from November 1, 2024, to November 1, 2026. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $496,684 from the James Irvine Foundation for the Public Workforce Capacity Fund, during the grant period of November 1, 2024, through November 1, 2026.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
13-0 /1
Resolution#240933
Oct 30, 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
Motion#220901
Oct 28, 2024

This motion proposes to put a measure on the ballot for voters to decide on an additional gross receipts tax for businesses earning over $25 million in San Francisco, with the revenue directed towards environmental programs. It also seeks to increase the city's spending limit based on the tax revenue for four years starting from November 7, 2023.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters an Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to impose an additional gross receipts tax on businesses with gross receipts attributable to the City exceeding $25,000,000 or that pay the administrative office tax, and direct that revenues from the tax fund certain environmental programs, and increasing the City’s appropriations limit by the amount collected under the tax for four years from November 7, 2023, at an election to be held on November 7, 2023; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
no vote
Resolution#240785
Oct 24, 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
Oct 24, 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#240874
Oct 23, 2024

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

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

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240842
Oct 18, 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
Ordinance#240798
Oct 18, 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
Ordinance#240801
Oct 17, 2024

This ordinance designates a section of sidewalk at Woodland Avenue and Parnassus Avenue for a commemorative plaque honoring local activists and allows the Public Works Director to approve its installation. It also waives permit and inspection fees for the plaque's installation and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance designating a portion of the sidewalk near the corner of Woodland Avenue at Parnassus Avenue as the site of a future commemorative plaque in honor of the former activists of Woodland Avenue (Jane Morrison, Jack Morrison, Diana Roosevelt Jaicks, Agar Jaicks); granting the Public Works Director authority to approve the installation of said plaque to be installed at said location following the Director’s review of all permit application materials and the approval of the plaque design by the Design Review Committee of the Arts Commission; waiving permit and inspection fees under the Public Works Code for the installation of the plaque; directing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240804
Oct 17, 2024

The ordinance creates a program to simplify the permitting process for public events in the Greater Downtown Area and designates specific locations as Entertainment Zones where attendees can consume alcohol purchased from local businesses during these events. It also updates various codes to support this program and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program (“Greater Downtown Activation Program”) to coordinate and streamline permitting for Community Benefit District-sponsored public events taking place at certain locations in the Greater Downtown Area, and to designate Greater Downtown Activation Program locations as Entertainment Zones to allow the off-site consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within the Entertainment Zone during events; amending the Public Works Code to establish the requirements for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; amending the Fire Code to establish a new permit type for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
14-0
Hearing#211119
Oct 16, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the need for workforce housing in San Francisco, focusing on affordability and stability for workers across various income levels. It aims to evaluate current development policies and their impact on housing costs, while requesting a report from the Planning Department.

Hearing on the City's need to address workforce housing, across the full range of worker incomes as identified in Jobs-Housing Fit reports, including new and strengthened policies to support housing affordability and stability, provide affordable housing at a mix of incomes, and curb speculation, gentrification, and displacement; and how the City's development policies promote or obstruct the fit between wages and housing costs; and requesting the Planning Department to report.

HousingBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
2-0
Resolution#240829
Oct 3, 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
Ordinance#240470
Oct 3, 2024

This ordinance allows the Legacy Business Assistance Program to bypass certain grantmaking rules and other restrictions that typically apply to contractors in various city codes. It aims to streamline support for legacy businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt the Legacy Business Assistance Program from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, Environment, and Police Codes imposing obligations or other restrictions on contractors.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By 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
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
Hearing#240777
Sep 24, 2024

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

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

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240455
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.04 billion in bonds to fund various water projects. It also includes provisions for refinancing existing debt and outlines the Commission's intent to reimburse itself for related expenses.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,040,007,350 to finance the costs of various capital water and Hetch Hetchy Water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
24-0
Ordinance#240453
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.7 billion in bonds to fund wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,715,671,086 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
15-0
Ordinance#240454
Sep 24, 2024

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $292.8 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself through these bond issuances.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $292,825,860 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Power Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
15-0
Ordinance#240728
Sep 20, 2024

The ordinance reduces the real property transfer tax rates to 3% for certain high-value property transfers that meet specific criteria, such as having rent-restricted affordable units and being built with union labor. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the real property transfer tax rates from 5.5% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed is at least $10,000,000 but less than $25,000,000; and from 6% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $25,000,000 for transfers of certain properties with at least 12% rent-restricted affordable units, that were constructed using union labor, and had a debt or equity investment of at least $25,000,000 from a union pension fund at the time of the transfer; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
13-0
Resolution#240753
Sep 20, 2024

This resolution approves an additional $8.3 million for engineering services related to the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project, raising the total contract amount to $17.8 million and extending the project timeline by three years. The funds will cover extra engineering work needed for design refinement and construction support.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. PRO.0164, Engineering Services for the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project, between the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), and McMillen Jacobs Associates (dba Delve Underground), increasing the agreement by $8,300,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,800,000 and extending the duration by three years, for a total term of nine years from January 18, 2022, through January 17, 2031, due to additional engineering needed to perform analyses, refine design as part of the Caltrans encroachment permit, and to provide increased engineering support during construction, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and to authorize the SFPUC to enter into amendments or modifications to Amendment No. 2 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Amendment No. 2.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240853
Sep 20, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to partner with CSUITEMUSIC, LLC to create a documentary titled "SFPD Journey to Justice," which explores the Civil Rights Movement and its relevance to modern policing. It also grants the necessary rights for trademark use across various media platforms.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Police Department (“SFPD”) to enter into a Use Agreement with CSUITEMUSIC, LLC (“Producer”) to develop and produce a documentary, entitled “SFPD Journey to Justice,” about Sojourn to the Past, a retracing of the Civil Rights Movement and its connection to the modern policing profession, granting all necessary trademark licenses and rights to traditional and digital networks.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
5-0
Resolution#240731
Sep 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease a 14,499 square foot property at 598 Portola Drive to Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc. for 20 years, with an initial rent of $156,600 and annual increases, while requiring the tenant to make certain improvements by the end of 2025. It also exempts the property from competitive bidding and permits the Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc., a California corporation, doing business as Twin Peaks Auto Care, successor-in-interest to Michael Gharib, for approximately 14,499 square feet located at 598 Portola Drive, for an initial term of twenty years with one five-year option to extend, at an initial base rent of $156,600 with annual adjustments of three percent thereafter; effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, and full execution of the Lease; to require the Tenant to complete certain improvements by December 31, 2025, with a waiver of rent up to three months; finding that competitive bidding procedures required under San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical; finding that the Premises is exempt surplus land under California Code, Section 54421(f)(1)(B); and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
13-0 /2
Resolution#240817
Sep 17, 2024

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

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

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
no vote
Ordinance#240670
Sep 13, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Dora Barnes for $27,500 related to an employment dispute. This lawsuit was filed in February 2021 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dora Barnes against the City and County of San Francisco for $27,500; the lawsuit was filed on February 2, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-589587; entitled Dora Barnes v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#240714
Sep 13, 2024

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Sarah Perata for $575,000 related to an employment dispute. The lawsuit was filed in April 2021 in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Sarah Perata against the City and County of San Francisco for $575,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 19, 2021, in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 4:21-cv-02819; entitled Sarah Perata v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
10-0 /1