Legislation

The hearing aims to discuss crime and violence affecting Asian-American seniors and other vulnerable groups, focusing on prevention efforts and support services. Various city departments will report on their strategies to enhance public safety and promote solidarity among communities.

Hearing to address concerns on crime and violence targeting Asian-American seniors and other vulnerable groups and the rise of anti-Asian racism, including crime prevention efforts, status of investigations, victim services programs, other public safety resources, and strategies the departments are deploying to reduce crime and violence targeting the Asian Pacific Islander and person of color communities and to promote cross-racial solidarity; and requesting the Police Department, Office of the District Attorney, Human Rights Commission, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Adult Probation Department, and Juvenile Probation Department to report.

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain projects from review processes, removing conditional use requirements for various housing types, and adjusting zoning regulations to facilitate development. It also expands eligibility for housing programs, allows more ground floor uses in residential buildings, and updates regulations for affordable housing projects.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by (1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; 8) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; and 9) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; 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.

This ordinance creates a new Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District in San Francisco, allowing for increased housing density by permitting up to four units on individual lots and additional units on merged lots in certain residential districts. It also exempts eligible projects from various planning requirements and ensures that new units are subject to rent increase limitations.

Ordinance amending 1) the Planning Code to create the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) the Planning Code to authorize up to four units on individual lots in the RH (Residential, House) District, excluding lots located in the Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and the North Beach Special Use District, the greater of up to twelve units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on three merged lots and the greater of up to eight units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on two merged lots in RH-1 (Residential, House: One Family) districts, and Group Housing in RH-1 districts for eligible projects in the Special Use District; 3) the Planning Code to exempt eligible projects in the Special Use District from certain height, open space, dwelling unit exposure, and rear-yard requirements, and exempt eligible projects that do not propose the demolition of any units subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance from conditional use authorizations and neighborhood notification requirements; 4) the Subdivision Code to authorize eligible projects in the Special Use District to qualify for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 5) the Administrative Code to require new dwelling or group housing units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 6) the Zoning Map to show the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance updates the rules for the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, allowing developers to meet their affordable housing requirements by dedicating land and increasing the maximum building height for specific properties at 98 Franklin Street. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District to update the Option for Dedication of Land for development projects to fulfill their inclusionary housing obligations; to revise the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013, at 98 Franklin Street, from 85-X // 120/365-R-2 to 85-X // 120/400-R-2; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance changes the zoning of certain waterfront areas from Public to Light Industrial and establishes a new Waterfront Special Use District No. 4. It also includes environmental findings and confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to rezone certain waterfront parcels from P (Public) to M-1 (Light Industrial), and to add Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 covering areas east of the Mission Bay and Southern Waterfront areas; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This hearing will review a report from the San Francisco Housing Authority about the services provided by Eugene Burger Management Corp at the Sunnydale and Potrero Hill HOPE SF sites. The SFHA and Eugene Burger Management Corp are requested to provide updates on the quality of these services.

Hearing on the San Francisco Housing Authority’s (SFHA) report of Eugene Burger Management Corp regarding the quality of services provided at the Sunnydale and Potrero Hill HOPE SF Sites; and requesting the SFHA and Eugene Burger Management Corp to report.

This hearing will review the agreement between the SF Parks Alliance and the Recreation and Park Department regarding the Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary to assess if it was misclassified as a permit instead of a contract, which would require different oversight. The Recreation and Park Department, Controller's Office, and Budget and Legislative Analyst will be asked to provide reports on this matter.

Hearing to discuss the SF Parks Alliance, with a specific focus on reviewing the Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary agreement between SF Parks Alliance and Recreation and Park Department, to determine whether the terms of this agreement have been incorrectly categorized as a permit when they substantially resemble a contract, which has different public oversight and approval processes; and requesting the Recreation and Park Department, Controller's Office, and Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.

This ordinance allows for exceptions to density limits on certain lots in San Francisco, potentially enabling more housing or development in those areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow density exceptions on lots subject to Numerical Density Limits; 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.

The resolution urges the City Attorney and the Mayor to ask the State Department of Housing and Community Development to extend deadlines and revise their review policies to align with San Francisco's housing goals. It emphasizes the city's commitment to both creating new housing and preserving existing housing while ensuring compliance with fair housing laws.

Resolution urging the City Attorney and the Mayor to request that the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): 1) extend the deadlines for Required Actions in HCD’s Policy and Practice Review to ensure that all of San Francisco’s extensive, collaborative work to further housing development does not lead to de-certification of San Francisco’s adopted Housing Element; 2) revise and correct HCD’s Policy and Practice Review to be consistent with all policies in San Francisco’s adopted Housing Element, including its policies and actions related to affordable housing and equity, as well as the City’s legal obligations to affirmatively further fair housing, and to be consistent with San Francisco’s status as a Charter City imbued with the power of local action over municipal affairs; and setting forth that as part of the City’s Housing Element implementation, it is the policy of the City to address the dual goals of production of new housing as well as the preservation of existing housing.

The ordinance establishes a policy for how various City departments can use social media monitoring software. It aims to ensure responsible and transparent use of this technology across multiple city functions.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of social media monitoring software for the following City departments: Airport; Arts Commission; Assessor - Recorder Office; Asian Art Museum; City Administrator’s Office - 311; City Administrator’s Office - Animal Care & Control; City Administrator’s Office - Central Office; City Administrator’s Office - Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs; City Administrator’s Office - Office of Transgender Initiatives; City Planning Department; Controller’s Office; Department of Building Inspection; Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families; Department of Early Childhood; Department of Emergency Management; Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing; Department of Police Accountability; Department of Public Health; Department of Technology and SFGov/SFGovTV; Environment Department; Ethics Commission; Human Rights Commission; Mayor’s Office; Municipal Transportation Agency; Office of Economic and Workforce Development; Port of San Francisco; Public Utilities Commission; and Recreation and Park Department.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $180,000 grant from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for a program supporting HIV patients experiencing homelessness and related services from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $180,000 from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in a program, entitled “Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (HIV patients experiencing homelessness), and the Women’s Options Clinic,” for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept over $2 million in funding from the state to support programs that help young adults find and keep housing. The funds will be used for transitional housing and housing navigation services.

Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for and accept the county allocation award under the California Department of Housing and Community Development Transitional Housing Program for an amount of $2,091,240 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount of $291,098 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

This resolution approves a contract between Heluna Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to provide outreach and case management services for the homeless in San Francisco, running from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, for up to $36,897,380. It also allows for minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly changing the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution approving the contract between Heluna Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to provide comprehensive outreach and case management through the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team; approving a term of January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, and a total amount not to exceed $36,897,380; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities or materially decrease the benefits to the City, and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to lease a property at 2177 Jerrold Avenue for a temporary shelter program for 15 years, with options to extend. The City will contribute nearly $5.9 million for improvements, and the lease includes an annual rent starting at approximately $2.47 million, increasing by 3% each year.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to execute a lease agreement with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC, for use of the property located at 2177 Jerrold Avenue as a temporary shelter program for the term of 15 years, to commence upon approval of this Resolution, with two five-year options to extend and an annual base rent of $2,469,606 with 3% annual increases beginning in 2024 under Charter, Section 9.118; authorizing the City’s contribution of up to $5,866,869 towards the cost of tenant improvements; 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 authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the lease agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution consolidates multiple elections, including the Presidential Primary and local municipal and bond elections, to be held on March 5, 2024. It also establishes that the same voting precincts and officers will be used for all these elections as those for the State Presidential Primary.

Resolution consolidating the following elections, all of which will be held on March 5, 2024: the State of California’s Presidential Primary Election; the City and County of San Francisco Municipal Election; the City and County of San Francisco’s Special Bond Election; and the elections of the governing bodies of local political parties; and providing that the election precincts, voting places, and officers for these elections shall be the same as for the State Presidential Primary Election.

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

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

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $1,361,454.60 to IBM for a lawsuit regarding a refund of payroll and gross receipts taxes from 2018. It also includes terms that affect IBM's tax filings for 2019 and later, with no penalties imposed by the City for those years.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by International Business Machines Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,361,454.60; the lawsuit was filed on February 25, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598342; entitled International Business Machines Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes, and related penalties and interest, for the tax year ended December 31, 2018; other material terms of the settlement are that International Business Machines Corporation and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, as applicable, for tax year 2019 and subsequent tax years, and the City will not impose penalties arising from those filing positions for tax years 2019 through 2022.

This resolution authorizes the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to finalize loan documents for up to $15 million to acquire property at 650 Divisadero Street and support the development of a 100% affordable rental building. It also grants city officials the authority to take necessary actions to implement the resolution and confirms that the loan aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute loan documents relating to a loan to provide financing for the acquisition of real property located at 650 Divisadero Street (the “Property”), and predevelopment activities for a 100% affordable multifamily rental building, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $15,000,000; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the property, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution increases funding for the Eviction Defense Collaborative by up to $4.4 million, bringing the total grant to $6.28 million to provide legal assistance for eviction cases through the Tenant Right to Counsel Program. The funding will support eligible San Francisco tenants and remains effective until June 30, 2024.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute an amendment to a grant agreement with Eviction Defense Collaborative, Inc., to increase the grant amount by an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 for a Grant Agreement total in the amount of $6,280,000 and aggregate grant amount of $11,391,504 related to the provision of eviction-related legal assistance through MOHCD’s Tenant Right to Counsel Program to eligible San Francisco tenants effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein.

This legislation involves a hearing for individuals who want to express their support or opposition to a decision made by Public Works regarding a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street. The hearing is scheduled because an appeal has been filed by Deepa Varma against the approval of the Tentative Parcel Map for this two-lot subdivision.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated November 1, 2023, approving a Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028. (District 9) (Appellant: Deepa Varma) (Filed: November 13, 2023)

This motion approves a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, allowing the property to be divided into two lots. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion aimed to disapprove a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, contingent on the Board of Supervisors providing written reasons for the disapproval. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of written findings in support of the disapproval.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings regarding the Board of Supervisors' decision to reject a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not proceed further.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028.

This ordinance allows for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects under specific conditions. It also confirms the Planning Commission's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final maps for specific phases of the Parkmerced Development Project, allowing for the creation of new residential units, including up to 278 condominiums and 166 rental units, while retaining existing rental units. It also includes agreements for public improvements related to these developments.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10699 (related to Subphase 1C of the Parkmerced Development Project), the merger and subdivision of existing Block Nos. 7333-A, 7333-B, 7334 and 7337, together with Parcel three as described in that certain Grant Deed recorded on November 10, 2014, as Document No. 2014-J970575, together with Parcels 1-6 as described in certain Quitclaim Deeds, resulting in a seven Lot Vertical Subdivision, and authorizing up to 278 Residential Condominium Units, up to 166 new rental residential dwelling units, and retaining 82 existing rental residential units; approving Final Map No. 10700 (related to Subphase 1D of the Parkmerced Development Project), the subdivision of Lot No. 12 of Final Map 8530 recorded on December 14, 2017, in Book 133 of Condominium Maps pages 71 through 80, resulting in a seven Lot Vertical Subdivision, and authorizing up to 545 Residential Condominium Units and retaining 201 existing rental residential units; and approving Public Improvement Agreements related to Final Map Nos. 10699 and 10700.

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with 90 residential units and three commercial units at 988 Harrison Street and 377-399 6th Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11823, a 90-unit residential and three-unit commercial mixed-use condominium project, located at 988 Harrison Street and 377-399 6th Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3753, Lot No. 148; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution outlines how various city departments will implement strategies to reduce drug overdoses among clients who use drugs. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.

Resolution receiving Overdose Prevention Policies for the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Healthy Streets Operation Center through the Department of Emergency Management, and the Human Services Agency, describing how the department and its grantees that provide direct services to clients who use drugs will promote strategies to reduce drug overdoses, submitted as required by Administrative Code, Section 15.17.

This ordinance removes the requirement for public art in 100% affordable housing projects and allows for the relocation or removal of existing artwork under specific conditions. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the public art requirement for 100% affordable housing projects and provide for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at such projects subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain housing projects from review procedures and removing Conditional Use requirements in specific areas. This aims to facilitate the development of housing outside of designated neighborhoods with vulnerable populations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; and removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use 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.

This ordinance clarifies the approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family and multifamily buildings, making it easier for homeowners to add these units if they meet specific requirements. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to secure a loan of up to $24 million for purchasing properties on the Great Highway and developing a 100% affordable rental building for seniors. It also approves the necessary loan documents and authorizes city officials to take actions needed to implement the project.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute loan documents relating to a loan to provide financing for the acquisition of real property located at 1234, 1270, and 1280 Great Highway (the “Property”), and predevelopment activities for a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for seniors, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $24,000,000; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the property; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution; as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent with the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows homeowners to remove unauthorized units from single-family homes without needing special permission, provided they meet certain criteria. It also ensures that homes that benefit from this exemption are still subject to rent increase limits under the Rent Ordinance.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit in a single-family home where the owner satisfies certain eligibility criteria, waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit where that unit requires and is ineligible for waivers from open space, or dwelling unit exposure requirements, or the unit does not meet minimum floor area and floor-to-ceiling height requirements, and update the required Conditional Use Authorization findings for removal of an unauthorized unit to account for the history of tenancies in that unit; amending the Administrative Code to require that where an owner obtains an exemption from the Conditional Use Authorization requirement to remove an unauthorized unit from a qualifying single-family home, the single-family home shall be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $341,000 grant from the San Francisco Health Plan for a consulting program related to homelessness and supportive housing. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from October 3, 2022, to December 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $341,000 from the San Francisco Health Plan for participation in a program, entitled “SFDPH (San Francisco Department of Public Health) Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) Consulting,” for the grant period of October 3, 2022, through December 31, 2023.

This resolution approves a lease agreement with Anderson Enterprises for approximately 116,343 square feet of land and 2,010 square feet of shed space at Pier 68/70 for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15, lasting three years with options for three one-year extensions. It also allows the Port Executive Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17093 with Anderson Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, located at the Pier 68/70 Shipyard for approximately 116,343 square feet of paved land and 2,010 square feet of shed space for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15 and a term of three years with three mutually agreeable one-year extension options, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Port Commission License No. L-17093 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution approves an increase in a loan by nearly $1.5 million for the Sunnydale Project, which aims to finance additional construction costs for infrastructure improvements and housing development. It also allows the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to make necessary amendments to the loan agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Second Amendment to the Loan Agreement with Sunnydale Infrastructure Phase 1A3 LLC, a California limited liability company, to increase the loan amount by $1,495,294 for a new total loan amount not to exceed $26,567,405 to finance additional construction costs for the second phase of infrastructure improvements and housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1770 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Sunnydale HOPE SF Development (“Sunnydale Project”); adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the City’s General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director of Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities for the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This hearing is focused on reviewing the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates how the city contracts for homelessness services to improve outcomes. It aims to discuss the findings and recommendations from the report.

Hearing on the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Hitting the Performance Bullseye: Contracting for Better Outcomes in Homelessness Services"

This ordinance extends the ability of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without competitive bidding for homelessness-related projects until May 5, 2029. It also affirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend by five years, from May 5, 2024, through May 5, 2029, the sunset date of the provisions authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into and amend contracts without requiring competitive bidding for services relating to sites and programs for people experiencing homelessness (“Projects Addressing Homelessness”), and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without adhering to the Environment Code or to provisions relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, local business enterprise utilization, and other requirements, for construction work and services relating to Projects Addressing Homelessness; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows residents living in substandard housing to take legal action against their landlords to ensure compliance with housing standards. It is currently awaiting review by a committee.

Ordinance amending the Housing Code to authorize occupants of residential dwelling units to sue to enforce the prohibition on substandard housing conditions.

The ordinance aimed to encourage housing production by exempting certain housing projects from additional requirements in specific areas, restoring eligibility for density exceptions, and limiting the size of new dwelling units in designated districts. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by 1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations 2) restoring the ownership eligibility requirement for density exceptions in residential districts, for lots that have two existing dwelling units or more; 3) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 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.

The ordinance establishes a permanent Homeward Bound Program that provides travel and relocation support for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, allowing them to move to a destination where they have support. This program is administered by the Human Services Agency and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a permanent Homeward Bound Program administered by the Human Services Agency and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of experiencing homelessness, or who have formerly experienced homelessness, such as individuals residing in permanent supportive housing, to receive paid travel and relocation support to a destination where the individual has someone to receive them.

This hearing is to address objections regarding a report on unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street. If approved, the report will be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and added to the city's General Fund.

Hearing to consider objections to a report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street), and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-133 (File No. 231063), approved October 24, 2023.

This resolution confirms a report of unpaid real property transfer tax for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street and directs the report to be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection. The collected funds will be deposited into the city's General Fund.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

This motion cancels a previously scheduled public hearing where the Board of Supervisors was set to discuss a report on unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street. The hearing was originally planned for January 9, 2024, but will no longer take place.

Motion rescinding the Board of Supervisors approval (Motion No. M23-133; File No. 231063) to sit as a Committee of the Whole on January 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on a Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street), and cancelling the subject Committee of the Whole.

This motion removes the Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee from the Board of Supervisors' rules and also updates the rules to reflect that it is no longer considered a fiscal committee. As a result, the committee will no longer exist in its previous form.

Motion amending the Board Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by striking Board Rule 3.32 to remove the Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee; and amending Board Rule 3.25 to remove the subject Committee as a fiscal committee.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $190,000 related to allegations of negligence and violations of patient rights concerning care at Laguna Honda Hospital. The lawsuit was filed by Alfred Coutts in May 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Alfred Coutts against the City and County of San Francisco for $190,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 14, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584459; entitled Alfred Coutts, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et. al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of negligence, dependent adult neglect/abuse, and violations of the Patient’s Bill of Rights concerning Mr. Coutts’ care at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.

The ordinance authorizes a $450,000 settlement for a lawsuit against the city regarding a decrease in property value due to conditions of the Expedited Conversion Program. It also includes terms for the plaintiffs to sell their property to the current tenant and end the lifetime lease associated with the program.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Peyman Pakdel and Sima Chegini against the City and County of San Francisco for $450,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 26, 2017, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:17-cv-03638; entitled Peyman Pakdel, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged diminution of Plaintiffs’ property value as a result of conditions of approval of San Francisco’s Expedited Conversion Program; other material terms of the settlement include the Plaintiffs’ sale of the property to the current tenant and termination of the lifetime lease under the Expedited Conversion Program.

The ordinance aims to streamline housing production in San Francisco by exempting certain housing projects from lengthy review processes and conditional use requirements, particularly in areas not designated as Priority Equity Geographies. It also modifies various zoning and development regulations to facilitate the construction of affordable and senior housing, while expanding eligibility for housing programs and allowing more flexibility in residential building uses.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by 1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations, and areas outside RH (Residential House) Districts within the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects to build to the allowable height limit, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density, subject to certain exceptions in RH Districts in the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts, subject to certain exceptions in RH Districts in the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; and 8) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; 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.

This ordinance prevents the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from conducting environmental reviews or moving forward with any project that would extend the West Harbor Marina beyond 150 feet from its current boundary. It aims to protect the existing marina area from potential expansion.

Ordinance prohibiting the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from performing environmental review of, or otherwise implementing, a project to clean up and reconstruct the Marina Yacht Harbor in a manner that would extend the West Harbor Marina by more than 150 feet from its current boundary.

This resolution approves a lease agreement for property at 716-720 Sacramento Street, allowing the Department of Public Health to pay $370,000 annually with 3% increases, effective from July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2026, with options to extend. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to execute a Fourth Amendment to a Lease of real property located at 716-720 Sacramento Street, with 716 Sacramento LLC (73.4%) and DLS Sacramento LLC (26.6%), at a base rent of $370,000 per year with 3% annual increases, for an initial term commencing July 1, 2023, with a total term of December 1, 1996, through June 30, 2026, with two one-year options to extend; and to authorize the Director or Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a lease agreement for a portion of property at 2205 Jennings Street for three years at an annual rent of $264,000, with a 3% increase each year and an option to extend for five more years. It also allows the Director of Property to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of a portion of the real property located at 2205 Jennings Street with J.D. Harney, Inc., a California corporation, John Daniel Harney and Bernadette Patricia Harney, Co-Trustees or Successor Trustee of the John Daniel Harney and Bernadette Patricia Harney Revocable Living Trust Under Agreement dated August 13, 1987, as Community Property, and MM1495Wall LP, a California Limited partnership, for an initial three-year term at an annual base rent of $264,000 (or the monthly amount of $22,000); plus 3% annual increases to base rent; plus one five-year extension option to further extend the term of the Lease; the Lease will be effective upon approval of this Resolution; 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.

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

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

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

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

This resolution confirms that San Francisco is following state housing laws to support the Municipal Transportation Agency's request for funding from the One Bay Area Grant Program. It aims to secure financial resources for transportation projects in the city.

Resolution affirming San Francisco’s compliance with certain state housing laws in support of the Municipal Transportation Agency’s application for funding by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s One Bay Area Grant Program (OBAG 3).

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to spend $99,000 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to hire consultants for a new five-year strategic plan aimed at addressing the impacts of destabilization on SoMa residents and businesses. The plan will be developed from the time of approval until November 30, 2025.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $99,000 to engage a consultant team in developing a new five-year strategic plan to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa for a term to commence effective upon approval of this Resolution through November 30, 2025.

This hearing will discuss the San Francisco Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher Program and the issues arising from its contract with a third-party organization, including a breach of contract and its effects on housing programs, low-income residents, and the city budget. It will also request reports from the SFHA, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and the Controller’s Office.

Hearing to discuss the San Francisco Housing Authority’s (SFHA) Housing Choice Voucher Program, the decision to contract out that program to a third-party organization, the breach of contract between the third-party organization and the SFHA, and the impact of that breach of contract to the City’s housing programs, low-income residents, and City budget; and requesting the SFHA, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and Controller’s Office to report.

This resolution allows The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to lease part of the property at 2789-25th Street for 20 years at no cost, with options to extend for an additional 20 years. It also ensures that the lease complies with city planning policies and authorizes the Director of Property to make minor adjustments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of a portion of the real property located at 2789-25th Street to The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for an initial term of twenty years at an annual base rent of $0 plus two 10-year extension options to extend, to commence upon execution of the Lease, after approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, in their respective sole and absolute discretion; finding the proposed transaction is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; adopting California Environmental Quality Act findings; 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 this Resolution.

The ordinance calls for a special election on March 5, 2024, to let voters decide on a $300 million bond for building and improving affordable rental housing in San Francisco. It includes provisions for independent oversight, allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not-to-exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits, to finance the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing, including workforce housing and senior housing, for households ranging from extremely low-income to moderate-income households; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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

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

This ordinance requires property owners to file inspection records for fire sprinkler and alarm systems with the Fire Department and establishes a fee to cover the filing costs. It also mandates a minimum five-foot access from public pathways to residential buildings on newly subdivided lots.

Ordinance amending the Fire Code to require filing with the Fire Department records of five-year inspection of fire sprinkler systems and annual inspection of fire alarm and detection systems, mandate a filing fee to ensure that the costs of providing for such filings are recovered without producing revenue that is significantly more than such costs, and require a minimum five feet access from the public-right-of-way to residential structures on newly subdivided lots; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

This motion approves the final map for a new five-unit condominium project at 1776 Green Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11095, a five-unit new residential condominium project, located at 1776 Green Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0544, Lot No. 006; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves an amendment to the lease for the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store, allowing a temporary rent reduction to 36% of gross revenues starting in 2024, with a minimum annual guarantee of $30 million for that year. The original rent structure will resume in 2027, contingent on the completion of construction in Terminal 1 by the end of 2024.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, which continues the temporary reduced Percentage Rent structure, but increases the percentage amount to 36% of gross revenues, commencing with Lease Year 5 (2024) and continuing through Lease Year 7 (2026), and establishing a temporarily reduced Minimum Annual Guarantee of $30,000,000 for Lease Year 5, adjusting annually in accordance with the Lease through Lease Year 7, with the original Base Rent structure recommencing in Lease Year 8 (2027), with each such rent accommodation being conditioned upon Tenant’s timely completion of the construction of its remaining facilities in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 no later than December 31, 2024, with no change to the 14-year term, to be effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution extends a contract with Five Keys Schools and Programs for supportive services and property management at the 685 Ellis shelter for an additional 31 months and increases the total contract amount by over $19 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor modifications to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving the first amendment to the contract between Five Keys Schools and Programs and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for supportive services and property management at the 685 Ellis semi-congregate shelter; extending the contract term by 31 months from November 30, 2023, for a total term of December 15, 2022, through June 30, 2026; increasing the contract amount by $19,365,652 for a total amount not to exceed $27,296,994; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This legislation proposes to exempt the first transfer of property converted from nonresidential to residential use from the real property transfer tax and allows the Board of Supervisors to make changes to the tax without voter approval. It also aims to modify the Planning Code to facilitate the allocation of office space for new developments by allowing certain conversions and demolitions to count towards required allocations.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the March 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt from the real property transfer tax the first transfer of property that has been converted from nonresidential to residential use and to authorize the Board of Supervisors to amend or repeal any aspect of the real property transfer tax, including adopting additional exemptions from the tax, without voter approval to the extent constitutionally permitted; and amending the Planning Code to allow square footage of office space that is converted to non-office use or demolished to be available for allocation to office developments of at least 50,000 square feet in gross floor area, and to allow demolished office space that is preexisting on a site to be deducted from the required allocation for an office development on that same site."

This legislation proposes to require individuals receiving aid from the County Adult Assistance Program to undergo drug screening and treatment if suspected of drug dependence. It also outlines consequences for non-compliance and provides temporary housing support for those who lose their aid due to non-compliance.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the March 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require recipients of aid under the County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP) who are reasonably believed to be dependent on illegal drugs to be screened for substance abuse, and to participate in appropriate substance abuse treatment where recommended by a professional evaluator; providing that failure to comply with the drug screening, evaluation, and treatment requirements without good cause will render a recipient ineligible for assistance under the CAAP program; allowing CAAP recipients who become ineligible for assistance due to non-compliance with the screening, evaluation, or treatment requirements to receive a housing stipend or access to in-kind shelter for 30 days beyond the discontinuance of their aid, with possible extensions as necessary to prevent eviction; and establishing a special fund to support the costs of the substance abuse screening and treatment program, using savings realized from implementation of the program."

This legislation calls for a hearing to evaluate the performance of San Francisco's various street response teams, including those from the Fire Department, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Department of Public Health. It also requests reports from these departments on how they manage and coordinate their efforts.

Hearing on the Budget and Legislative Analyst's (BLA) performance audit of San Francisco's street teams, including the Fire Department’s street response teams, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s (HSH) outreach and response teams, and the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) street medicine and other teams, and planning, implementation, structure, and coordination for management of the street teams amongst various City departments, including the Department of Emergency Management (DEM); and requesting the Fire Department, HSH, DPH, and DEM to report.

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Macquarie Holdings against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $252,526.71 to the company for a refund of certain taxes. The claim was filed on May 1, 2023, and pertains to gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Macquarie Holdings (U.S.A.) Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $252,526.71; the claim was filed on May 1, 2023; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

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

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

This resolution approves a settlement of over $1 million to PFP Holdings, Inc. for claims related to payroll and gross receipts taxes. The claims were filed earlier this year and have now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by PFP Holdings, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,039,237.26; the claims were filed on May 4, 2023; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution encourages the SFMTA and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to work together to help people living in their vehicles find stable housing. It also aims to prevent new RVs and large uninhabited commercial vehicles from replacing those residents.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to collaborate on the relocation of residents living in their vehicles into more stable housing while ensuring that new Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and large uninhabited commercial vehicles do not take their place.

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

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

This ordinance changes how residential density is controlled in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by removing specific numerical limits and instead using existing building regulations like height and bulk. It also confirms compliance with environmental laws and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the manner in which residential density is regulated in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by replacing residential numerical density limits with already-existing regulations on the built envelope of buildings, such as height, bulk, and setbacks; 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.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $5.1 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project until December 31, 2024. It also establishes a deed restriction that permanently prohibits residential and certain commercial uses on the property.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for a term effective upon execution of the Grant Agreement through December 31, 2024, in the amount of $5,100,000 for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project; approving the associated grant agreement; approving the recording of a deed restriction that prohibits residential use and commercial uses defined as “sensitive” on the property in perpetuity; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a $175,000 settlement for a claim by Deven Gadula against the city related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on January 9, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Deven Gadula against the City and County of San Francisco for $175,000; the claim was filed on January 9, 2023; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

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

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

This ordinance allows the Real Estate Division to approve changes to certain leases related to affordable housing projects, based on recommendations from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. It specifically addresses adjustments to residual rent payments and protections for lenders involved in these projects.

Ordinance delegating Board of Supervisors approval authority under Charter, Section 9.118 and Administrative Code, Section 23.30 to the Real Estate Division, based on the recommendation of Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”), to amend certain existing leases regarding residual rent payments and lender protections for 100% affordable housing projects.

This ordinance creates a new Labor and Employment Code that consolidates existing worker protection laws and regulations for City contractors from other codes. It also instructs the City Attorney to renumber and update references in the Municipal Code accordingly.

Ordinance establishing the Labor and Employment Code; redesignating worker protection ordinances and ordinances related to employees of City contractors, currently in the Administrative Code and the Police Code, as provisions of the new Labor and Employment Code; and directing the City Attorney to renumber the provisions added to the Labor and Employment Code and to update cross-references throughout the Municipal Code.

This resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed ordinance that aims to create a new Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District, which would allow for increased housing density and flexibility in building requirements in certain residential areas. It also includes provisions for condominium conversions and ensures that new units are subject to rent control regulations.

Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 230808) amending 1) the Planning Code to create the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) the Planning Code to authorize the greater of up to four units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on individual lots in the RH (Residential, House) District, up to six dwelling units on individual Corner Lots in the RH District, the greater of up to 12 units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on three merged lots and the greater of up to eight units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on two merged lots in RH-1 (Residential, House: One Family) districts, up to 18 units on Corner Lots resulting from three lot mergers in RH-1 districts, up to 12 units on Corner Lots resulting from two lot mergers in RH-1 districts, and Group Housing in RH-1 districts for eligible projects in the Special Use District; 3) the Planning Code to exempt eligible projects in the Special Use District from certain height, open space, dwelling unit exposure, and rear-yard requirements, conditional use authorizations, and neighborhood notification requirements; 4) the Subdivision Code to authorize eligible projects in the Special Use District to qualify for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 5) the Administrative Code to require new dwelling or group housing units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 6) the Zoning Map to show the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves a five-year lease agreement for office space at Bayview Plaza for the Department of Public Health, with an annual base rent of $554,347 and 3% yearly increases. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary amendments or extensions to the lease without significantly altering the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to execute a Lease Agreement for the term of five years with two five-year options to extend the term for continued use of office space with the Bayview Plaza, LLC, located at 3801-3rd Street, Suite 400, at a base rent of $554,347 per year (approximately $37.39 per square foot) with 3% annual rent increases effective upon approval of the Resolution and upon execution of the Lease by the Director of Property; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Lease Agreement or this Resolution.

This ordinance allocates $1,350,239 from new tax revenue bonds to support an affordable housing project managed by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. The funds will be set aside in the Controller’s Reserve for the fiscal year 2023-2024.

Ordinance appropriating $1,350,239 from the issuance of Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District (IRFD) Series 2023B Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to the affordable housing project in the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development; and placing these amounts on Controller’s Reserve in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This resolution allows the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to use a $1,000,000 federal grant for the "STOP School Violence Program" from October 2, 2023, to October 1, 2026. The funding aims to improve the school climate in the San Francisco Unified School District through enhanced crisis support coordination.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for participation in a program, entitled “STOP School Violence Program,” for the period of October 2, 2023, through October 1, 2026; the funds will enhance the current San Francisco School Crisis Support Coordination Project to improve San Francisco Unified School District’s school climate.