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Ordinance#240787
Dec 30, 2024

This ordinance reduces commercial development requirements for specific residential projects in the Central SoMa area and modifies land dedication rules. It also removes a special commercial zoning district and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements for certain residential projects and modify the land dedication requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District and remove the Transit Center C-3-0(SD) Commercial 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
27-0 /3
Resolution#241140
Dec 26, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Child Support Services to lease office and storage space at 101 New Montgomery Street for seven years starting January 1, 2025, at an annual rent of $580,020, with a three percent increase each year. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services, to lease real property comprising of 15,445 rentable square feet and 2,000 square feet of storage space located at 101 New Montgomery Street also known as 617 Mission Street from MacLean Properties, LLC and 101 New Montgomery Street LP, for an initial seven-year term, commencing January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2032, at an initial annual base rent of $580,020 with annual rent increases of three percent, plus a five-year option to extend; 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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#241041
Dec 20, 2024

This resolution extends the funding agreement for the 5th and Harrison Transitional Living Program for Transitional Aged Youth by six months and increases the total funding amount to $12.7 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the fourth amendment to the grant agreement between Community Housing Partnership DBA HomeRise and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for the 5th and Harrison Transitional Living Program for Transitional Aged Youth; extending the grant term by six months from June 30, 2025, for a total term of July 1, 2019, through December 31, 2025; increasing the agreement amount by $2,706,730 for a total amount not to exceed $12,700,000; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement 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 agreement.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
9-0 /2
Resolution#241180
Dec 20, 2024

This resolution urges the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to create red zones around crosswalks and intersections to improve visibility and safety, in line with the Daylighting to Save Lives Bill. It has been officially passed.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to implement red zones for daylighting at all crosswalks and intersections to comply with the Daylighting to Save Lives Bill.

TransportationHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
5-0
Ordinance#241086
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance allocates $65,550,000 to the Treasure Island Development Authority for infrastructure projects. It includes funding from various sources, such as Certificates of Participation and special taxes, and sets these amounts aside for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

Ordinance appropriating $65,550,000 to the Treasure Island Development Authority, including $65,000,000 of Certificates of Participation proceeds for Stage 2 Infrastructure Projects, $383,948 of City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) Tax Increment, and $166,052 of City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Treasure Island) Special Taxes, and placing these amounts on Controller’s Reserve in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0 /1
Ordinance#230596
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance requires a minimum number of residential units to be built in certain zoning districts, promoting higher density housing development. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require minimum residential density, in Residential-Mixed (RM), Residential Commercial (RC), and Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) Districts except for Residential-Transit Oriented - Mission (RTO-M) Districts; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
11-0 /3
Ordinance#241055
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance updates the Building and Planning Codes by correcting errors, clarifying language, and making minor revisions. It also ensures compliance with state regulations and affirms the Planning Department's environmental determinations.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language, and make other minor, substantive updates to various Code provisions; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development upon final passage; 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 general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0 /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
Ordinance#241083
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance changes the reporting schedule for the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, reducing the frequency of reports on 100% Affordable Housing from quarterly to semi-annually starting July 31, 2025. It aims to streamline reporting processes while still keeping the Board of Supervisors and Mayor informed.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to end certain quarterly reporting requirements by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor regarding the development of 100% Affordable Housing, and to establish new semi-annual reporting requirements beginning on July 31, 2025.

HousingTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
10-0 /1
Resolution#231280
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution officially ends the Mills Act historical property contract for 2209 Webster Street, owned by Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin. It directs the Planning Director to notify the owners and the Assessor-Recorder’s Office about this non-renewal.

Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin, as Trustees of The Foley Lin Family Trust dated June 20, 2023, the owners of 2209 Webster Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0612, Lot No. 007, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor-Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#241137
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution approves a long-term agreement among several transportation authorities and the City of San Francisco to implement Phase 2 of the Transbay Program, known as "The Portal." It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations for this project.

Resolution approving the Portal Project Implementation Memorandum of Understanding between the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, the California High-Speed Rail Authority, and the City and County of San Francisco, collectively the “Partners,” regarding Phase 2 of the TJPA’s Transbay Program, referred to as "The Portal," over a term in excess of 10 years; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
5-0 /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#241015
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Maria Elena Rosales for $95,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City street. This settlement resolves the legal dispute filed in August 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Maria Elena Rosales against the City and County of San Francisco for $95,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 17, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-601310; entitled Maria Elena Rosales v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#241054
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit regarding building permits at 2722-2724 Folsom Street, allowing the plaintiff to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit and build a new accessory dwelling unit. In return, the City will lift the suspension on the permits and resolve its enforcement actions related to the property.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael J. Turon against the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on October 1, 2021, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 21-cv-07724; entitled Michael J. Turon v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves challenges to suspension of certain building permits for the property at 2722-2724 Folsom Street; material terms of the settlement are plaintiff agrees to seek conditional use authorization to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit through merger and agrees to construct a detached accessory dwelling unit in an existing rear-yard structure at the property, construction of which will be secured by a stipulated injunction requiring plaintiff to pay liquidated damages to the City if the accessory dwelling unit is not completed, and in exchange the City will lift the suspension on the subject permits, issue the pending permit to complete work at the property, and close its pending enforcement actions.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240879
Dec 19, 2024

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee for 524 Howard Street, LLC’s development project at 524 and 530 Howard Street in recognition of the project’s proposed construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Transbay Transit Center’s rooftop park; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Ordinance#240928
Dec 19, 2024

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

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

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Resolution#241096
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution approves the termination of an existing lease for Waterfront Plaza and establishes a new 57-year lease with JPPF Waterfront Plaza, L.P., starting at an annual rent of $1,000,000. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make minor changes to the new lease as needed without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing (i) the execution and delivery of a Mutual Lease Termination Agreement for Port Commission Lease No. L. 8618 (the “Existing Lease”) involving Premises known as Waterfront Plaza located on Seawall Lots 315, 316, 317 between Chestnut and Bay Streets at the Embarcadero (the “Site”), and (ii) the execution, delivery and performance of Port Lease No. 17224 for the Site between the San Francisco Port Commission, as landlord, and JPPF Waterfront Plaza, L.P., as tenant, (the “New Lease”) for a term of 57 years, with an initial annual base rent of $1,000,000 and including additional financial participation structures for the Port; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Port to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the New Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or Port and are necessary or advisable to complete the transactions which this Resolution contemplates and effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241100
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution confirms that the proposed lease and development of Pier 45 Shed A, the former Shed C area, and parts of Seawall Lot 300/301 is financially viable. It also supports the key points outlined in the development agreement.

Resolution finding the proposed lease and development of Pier 45 Shed A and the former Shed C area, and portions of Seawall Lot 300/301, generally located along the Embarcadero at the terminus of Taylor Street, fiscally feasible under Administrative Code, Chapter 29, and endorsing the term sheet.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Resolution#241098
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution authorizes the City to treat the Stage 2 Contribution as debt for the Treasure Island Community Facilities District, confirming the annexation of property as Improvement Area No. 3. It also addresses related matters concerning the district's financing and improvements.

Resolution authorizing the Stage 2 Contribution as debt of the City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Treasure Island) with respect to one or more improvement areas; confirming that property is annexed to the City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Treasure Island) as Improvement Area No. 3 of the City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Treasure Island); and determining other pertinent matters in connection therewith.

Transportation
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241060
Dec 19, 2024

The resolution establishes prevailing wage rates for various workers involved in City contracts, including those in public works, janitorial services, and security services, among others. This ensures that these workers receive fair compensation for their labor on City-owned properties and projects.

Resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for 1) workers performing work under City contracts for public works and improvements; 2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; 3) workers performing work in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; 4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; 5) workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City; 6) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City; 7) workers engaged in exhibit, display, or trade show work at special events on property owned by the City; 8) workers engaged in broadcast services on property owned by the City; 9) workers engaged in loading or unloading into or from a commercial vehicle on City property of materials, goods, or products in connection with a show or special event, or engaged in driving a commercial vehicle into which or from which materials, goods, or products are loaded or unloaded on City property in connection with a show or special event; 10) workers engaged in security guard services under City contracts or at facilities or on property owned or leased by the City; and 11) motor bus service contracts.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan
7-0 /1
Resolution#241123
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $1,000,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for a construction program from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for participation in a program, entitled "Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending - Construction," for the period of September 30, 2024, through September 29, 2027.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
8-0
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
Resolution#241141
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution endorses key terms for amending an agreement between the city and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to develop a new fire station and a mixed-use high-rise tower at specified locations. Any final amendments and the development agreement will require approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution generally endorsing key terms for a proposed amendment to the Conditional Property Exchange Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC with a new Development Agreement for the development of a new San Francisco Fire Station 13 and mixed-use high-rise tower on 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 447 Battery Street, and 530 Sansome Street, with any final amendment and Development Agreement subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#241211
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance prohibits the City from giving funds or resources to certain nonprofit organizations (501(c)(4) organizations) and restricts 501(c)(3) organizations that work with the City from sharing any City resources or personal information with 501(c)(4) organizations. It also requires 501(c)(3) organizations to confirm that they will comply with these restrictions when receiving City support.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the City from providing City funds or resources to any organization established under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (“501(c)(4) organization”); to prohibit any organization established under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (“501(c)(3) organization”) that contracts or subcontracts with the City from providing funds or resources obtained from the City, or anything of value, including personal contact information, obtained using such City funds or resources, to any 501(c)(4) organization; and to require City Departments that provide City funds or resources to, or co-sponsor a community event with, a 501(c)(3) organization to obtain an attestation from the 501(c)(3) organization that it shall not provide City funds or resources, or any personal contact information obtained in connection with the event or with the use of City funds or resources, to any 501(c)(4) organization.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
3-0
Motion#241162
Dec 17, 2024

The motion aimed to reject the Mayor's nomination of Sara Barz to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors for a term ending March 1, 2027. This motion did not pass.

Motion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Sara Barz to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2027.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Failed
6-4 /2
Motion#241204
Dec 17, 2024

This motion reverses a previous decision by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to amend the Transportation Code regarding the definition and parking restrictions for Recreational Large Vehicles, including various types of trailers and mobile homes. It reinstates the existing overnight parking violation for these vehicles citywide under specific conditions.

Motion adopting findings to reverse the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116), to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles Citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0 /1
Motion#241190
Dec 17, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a seven-unit condominium project at 4135 California Street and confirms it aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies. The project has successfully passed through the necessary legislative process.

Motion approving Final Map No. 12126, a seven-unit condominium project, located at 4135 California Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1363, Lot No. 020; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0 /1
Resolution#241214
Dec 17, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,000,000 grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for planning the Great Highway Promenade Project, covering the period from December 2024 to March 2027. It also gives the RPD General Manager the authority to make minor changes to the grant contract as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the Great Highway Promenade Planning Project, for a grant performance period from December 4, 2024, through March 31, 2027; retroactively approve the Grant contract with the Conservancy, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), and authorize the RPD General Manager to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant contract or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0 /1
Ordinance#241181
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance updates the rules for using Automated License Plate Readers and Parking Guidance Systems at the airport to improve ground transportation management. It aims to enhance efficiency and security in parking and vehicle monitoring.

Ordinance approving the Amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of Automated License Plate Readers - Ground Transportation Management System and Parking Assist - Parking Guidance System.

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Resolution#241186
Dec 17, 2024

This resolution seeks to approve the Sanitation and Streets Commission's Annual Statement of Purpose, which outlines its responsibilities and goals as required by the city charter. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Resolution approving the Sanitation and Streets Commission’s Statement of Purpose to fulfill the requirements of Charter, Section 4.102(2), which requires the Commission develop and keep current an Annual Statement of Purpose outlining its areas of jurisdiction, authorities, purpose and goals, subject to review and approval by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Pending Committee Action
no vote
Resolution#240991
Dec 17, 2024

This resolution approves several loan agreements totaling up to $22.7 million to finance the construction of affordable housing developments for low-income and moderate-income households, with a preference for employees of local educational institutions, as well as a parking garage for state employees. It also allows for minor amendments to the agreements as needed without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with MP Golden Gate Avenue Associates, L.P., a California limited partnership, (“Low Income Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount not to exceed (NTE) $12,500,000 to finance the construction of a 55-unit multifamily rental housing development for low-income households with a preference for employees of the San Francisco Unified School District (“SFUSD”) and San Francisco Community College District (“SFCCD”), which will be known as Golden Gate Avenue Phase I LIHTC (the "LIHTC Project"); 2) approving and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to execute a Loan Agreement with MP GGA Moderate LLC, a California limited liability company, (“Moderate Income Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount not to exceed $10,200,000 to finance the development and construction of a 20-unit multifamily rental housing development for moderate-income households with a preference for employees of SFUSD and SFCCD, which will be known as Golden Gate Avenue Phase I Moderate (the “Moderate Project”); 3) approving and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to execute a Loan Agreement with Mid-Peninsula Hermanas, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, (“Garage Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount not to exceed $1,250,000 to finance the development of a parking garage (“Garage Project”) for State of California employees with funds from the State’s Infill and Infrastructure Grant (“IIG”) program; for a cumulative amount, including all Loan Agreement amounts, not to exceed $22,747,350; and 4) adopting findings that the loan agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director of MOHCD to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreements or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Hearing#220961
Dec 12, 2024

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

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

Public SafetyTransportationEnvironment
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
8-0 /1
Resolution#240848
Dec 12, 2024

This resolution approves a contract between Abode Property Management and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for managing permanent supportive housing at 1174-1178 Folsom Street, covering a period from January 7, 2025, to June 30, 2029, with a budget of up to $14,177,264. It also allows HSH to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without significantly altering the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution approving the grant agreement between Abode Property Management and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for property management services for permanent supportive housing at 1174-1178 Folsom Street; approving a term of January 7, 2025, through June 30, 2029, and a total not to exceed amount of $14,177,264; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement 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 agreement.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0 /2
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#240962
Dec 11, 2024

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

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

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#241039
Dec 11, 2024

This ordinance sets a deadline of June 24, 2025, for the City to purchase firearms and ammunition from suppliers without following specific procurement requirements. It applies to suppliers from whom the City has bought these goods within the 24 months leading up to June 24, 2024.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to set an end date of June 24, 2025, to the time period within which, without complying with the firearms and ammunition procurement requirements of Administrative Code, Section 21H.4, the City may purchase firearms and ammunition from a supplier from whom it had, within the 24 months prior to June 24, 2024, purchased such goods.

Public SafetyTransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Resolution#241045
Dec 11, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco Public Works to use a $500,000 state grant for the Havelock Pedestrian Bridge Safety Improvement Project and authorizes them to complete necessary paperwork for the project. It also confirms that the Planning Department has met environmental review requirements.

Resolution authorizing the San Francsico Public Works to accept and expend an earmark grant of $500,000 from the 2023 California State Budget to fund the construction of the Havelock Pedestrian Bridge Safety Improvement Project; authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
8-0
Resolution#241101
Dec 11, 2024

This resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and Bay Area Community Resources for various youth and family programs, totaling up to $16.8 million. It also allows the Acting Director of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving an Agreement between City, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and Bay Area Community Resources for the following programs: A Home Away From Homelessness; A.P. Giannini Beacon; Bret Harte Beacon; Hoover Beacon; Paul Revere Beacon; Summer Learning; and Latino Task Force After School, for a total term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $16,806,000; and to authorize the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families’ Acting Director 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.

HousingTransportationSocial Services & Equity
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
Hearing#241079
Dec 10, 2024

This legislation involves a hearing regarding a decision by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to redefine Recreational Large Vehicles and impose overnight parking restrictions on them citywide. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections to these changes.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116) to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions. (Appellant: Eleana Binder on behalf of End Poverty Tows Coalition) (Filed October 29, 2024)

TransportationEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Motion#241080
Dec 10, 2024

The motion aimed to support a decision by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to redefine Recreational Large Vehicles and apply overnight parking restrictions to them citywide. However, the motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion affirming the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116) to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions.

TransportationEnvironment
Killed
3-2
Motion#241081
Dec 10, 2024

The motion reverses a previous decision by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to redefine Recreational Large Vehicles and apply overnight parking restrictions to them citywide. This change will only take effect if the Board provides written findings supporting the decision.

Motion conditionally reversing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116) to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions; subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
3-2
Motion#241082
Dec 10, 2024

The motion directs the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings that would reverse a previous decision by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to redefine Recreational Large Vehicles and impose new overnight parking restrictions on them. If enacted, this would prevent the new definition and associated parking rules from taking effect.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116) to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions.

TransportationEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
3-2
Motion#241168
Dec 10, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a 35-unit condominium project at 915 North Point Street and confirms it aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies. The project has successfully passed through the necessary legislative process.

Motion approving Final Map No. 12116, a 35-unit residential condominium project, located at 915 North Point Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0453, Lot No. 002; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#241165
Dec 10, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Arthur Bailey Jr. for $320,000 related to a personal injury he claimed occurred on a City street. The lawsuit was filed in July 2023 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Arthur Bailey Jr. against the City and County of San Francisco for $320,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 21, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607826; entitled Arthur Bailey Jr. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City Street.

TransportationEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#241119
Dec 9, 2024

The ordinance aimed to create an Office of Citywide Food Coordination to tackle food insecurity in San Francisco and required a Food Security Report every five years. It also proposed to dissolve the Food Security Task Force a year earlier than originally planned, but the ordinance has been killed.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an Office of Citywide Food Coordination (“OCFC”) within the Human Services Agency, charged with coordinating citywide efforts to address food insecurity among San Francisco residents, preparing a Food Security Report every five years that examines the scope of food insecurity among San Francisco residents, and seeking the input of community organizations and other City departments to inform the Food Security Report and the OCFC’s efforts; and dissolving the Food Security Task Force on July 1, 2025, instead of July 1, 2026.

TransportationGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
Killed
1-0
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
Resolution#241094
Dec 5, 2024

This resolution approves changes to a contract for the Advanced Train Control System for the Central Subway, including a name change for the contractor and additional compensation for extra work and delays. It also increases the total contract amount and adjusts the completion and warranty dates.

Resolution approving Modification No. 4 to the Agreement for Design Review, Software, Implementation and Testing Services for an Advanced Train Control System (ATCS) for the Central Subway to: 1) acknowledge the contractor’s name change from Thales Transport & Security Inc. to Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. (Hitachi); 2) compensate Hitachi $392,992.43 for additional work it performed due to San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) changes to ATCS designs and specifications; 3) compensate Contractor $996,684.59 for 136 days that Contractor’s work was delayed due to lack of access to Central Subway sites; 4) add $705,407.80 to the contract amount to replenish funds SFMTA paid to Hitachi as retention release from Contract 1300, together increasing the contract by $2,095,084.82 for a not to exceed contract amount of $29,825,385.22; and 5) modify the Substantial Completion date to August 30, 2022, and extend the warranty period to August 30, 2025.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Motion#230892
Dec 3, 2024

This motion appoints Clinton Loftman and Lenelle Suliguin to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development, with their terms ending in February 2025 and February 2026, respectively. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Clinton Loftman, term ending February 23, 2025, and Lenelle Suliguin, term ending February 23, 2026, to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development.

Transportation
Passed
6-0
Motion#241034
Dec 3, 2024

This motion appoints seven individuals to the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee, with their terms ending on December 1, 2027. The residency requirement for these appointments has been waived for one member.

Motion appointing Henry Karnilowicz, Misha Olivas, Raquel Redondiez, Norman Lynde, Tanya Reyes, Christian Martin (residency requirement waived), and Janetta Johnson, terms ending December 1, 2027, to the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Motion#241157
Dec 3, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a condominium project at 603 Tennessee Street, which will include 24 residential units and one commercial unit. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10537, a 24 residential unit and one commercial unit condominium project, located at 603 Tennessee Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3995, Lot No. 015; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Motion#241158
Dec 3, 2024

This motion approves the final map for a new condominium project with 501 residential units at 555 Bryant Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11145, a 501 residential unit new condominium project, located at 555 Bryant Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3776, Lot Nos. 034, 038, 039, 040, 042, 043, and 044; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Motion#241159
Dec 3, 2024

This motion approves the final map for an 18-unit residential and one commercial unit mixed-use condominium project at 811 Valencia Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11209, an 18 unit residential and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 811 Valencia Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3596, Lot No. 099; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#241170
Dec 3, 2024

This ordinance allocates $40 million from future General Obligation Bond proceeds to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for acquiring and improving at-risk multi-unit residential buildings to create permanent affordable housing. The funds will be held in reserve until the bonds are sold in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Ordinance appropriating $40,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from Series 2025E Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) to acquire, improve and rehabilitate and to convert at-risk multi-unit residential buildings to permanent affordable housing; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the General Obligation Bonds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
26-0 /2
Resolution#241175
Dec 3, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to apply for a grant of up to $1.5 million from the Prohousing Incentive Program to support housing development. The funding will be available for a two-year period starting January 1, 2026.

Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to execute and submit an application for a grant under the Prohousing Incentive Program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, for a not to exceed amount of $1,500,000 in program funding, for the period of January 1, 2026, through January 1, 2028.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0 /1
Resolution#241177
Dec 3, 2024

This resolution urges the city to fully implement California's Proposition 36, which focuses on reducing drug addiction and theft through treatment rather than incarceration. It aims to enhance drug treatment services and prioritize communities most affected by drug-related issues to improve public safety and reduce open drug use in San Francisco.

Resolution urging the full and prompt implementation of California State Proposition 36, the Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act, which passed overwhelmingly in California and San Francisco, to make maximum use of Treatment-Mandated Felonies by increasing enforcement and drug treatment capacity, and by prioritizing Equity Priority Communities for expedited progress toward drug-free sidewalks and ending the phenomenon of illegal public drug use and open-air drug scenes in San Francisco.

TransportationPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey
no vote
Resolution#241153
Dec 3, 2024

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept funding totaling up to $4,840,730 from state programs to assist young adults in obtaining and keeping 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 up to $4,210,804 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount up to $629,926 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#241154
Dec 3, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to lease a portion of property at 1-199 Forest Road to the U.S. Coast Guard for five years at no cost, starting November 1, 2024. 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 San Francisco Police Department, to execute a License of a portion of the real property located at 1-199 Forest Road, Building 278 with U.S. Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard, federal government, for an initial term of five years at an initial annual base rent of $0 effective November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2029; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the License that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the License or this Resolution.

HousingPublic SafetyTransportation
Passed
12-0
Resolution#241155
Dec 3, 2024

The resolution approves a lease for office space at 745 Franklin Street for the Human Services Agency's JobsNow! program, starting January 1, 2025, and lasting until December 31, 2029, at an annual rent of $105,090. It also allows the Director of Property to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the lease of approximately 3,344 square feet of office space within the building located at 745 Franklin Street with the State of California, Employment Development Department, for the Human Services Agency JobsNow! program, for a term commencing on January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, at the annual base rent of $105,090; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
14-0
Resolution#241043
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution approves a contract between the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. for a new train control system, totaling up to $563.8 million over a potential 29-year period. It allows for minor contract modifications without exceeding the budget by more than 5%.

Resolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), and Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. for design, furnishment, system implementation, support and related services for a Communications-Based Train Control System, for a contract term of nine years of design and procurement with an amount not to exceed $212,093,633; followed by 10 years of support with an amount not to exceed $114,070,833 and two five-year options to extend the support with an amount not to exceed $237,681,185 for a total contract term of up to 29 years, and for a total contract amount of $563,845,651, effective upon approval of this Resolution and execution of the agreement; and authorizing SFMTA to approve any additions, amendments or other modifications to the contract which cumulatively do not raise the not-to-exceed amount by more than 5% and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Resolution.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
9-0 /2
Resolution#241091
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed ordinance that aims to reduce commercial development requirements in the Central SoMa area and make changes to zoning. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.

Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 240787) amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District and remove the Transit Center C-3-0 (SD) Commercial 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.

TransportationLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#240929
Nov 25, 2024

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3912, Lot No. 02, also known as 99 Rhode Island Street, to exceed the cumulative use size requirements in Production, Distribution and Repair District-1, Design (PDR-1-D) districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
22-0 /1
Resolution#241044
Nov 22, 2024

This resolution officially names two street segments in the Hunters View HOPE SF project, designating one as Memory Lane and continuing the name Fairfax Avenue. It applies to a new street segment and an unbuilt section that connects to existing roads.

Resolution approving the official naming for two street segments within the Hunters View HOPE SF Infrastructure Phase III Project; approving Memory Lane as the official street name for the yet to be constructed unnamed street that starts at the intersection of Catalina Street and Middle Point Road on the north and ends at its southerly terminus where it rejoins Middle Point Road; and continuing the street name of Fairfax Avenue from its unbuilt segment at its intersection with Middle Point Road to its easterly terminus at Memory Lane.

TransportationEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0
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
Resolution#241125
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services to provide rapid rehousing for adults experiencing homelessness, extending the program until June 30, 2027, and increasing the total funding to over $21 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for short-to-medium term Rapid Rehousing for adults; extending the grant term by 29 months from January 31, 2025, for a total term of February 15, 2021, through June 30, 2027; increasing the agreement amount by $11,525,980 for a total amount not to exceed $21,524,980; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement/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 agreement.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#241126
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves a five-year agreement for $13.7 million between the City and the Community Youth Center of San Francisco to support various youth programs. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Families to make minor changes to the agreement as needed.

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 the Community Youth Center of San Francisco for four programs: Academic Support; Beacon at Aptos; Year-Round & Summer Programs; and Teen Arts; for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $13,724,500; 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.

TransportationSocial Services & Equity
Passed
14-0
Resolution#241127
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves a five-year agreement between the City and the Community Youth Center of San Francisco to fund four youth programs, totaling up to $11.73 million. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Families to make necessary adjustments to the agreement 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 the Community Youth Center of San Francisco for four programs: High School Partnerships; Job Readiness for English Language Learners; Leadership; and Young Adult Worklink; for a total term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $11,730,000; 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.

HousingTransportationSocial Services & Equity
Passed
12-0
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#241135
Nov 19, 2024

The resolution authorizes the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to amend a loan agreement for a project at 2530-18th Street, which will be developed into a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for families. It approves a new loan amount of up to $6.9 million, with total funding for the project not exceeding $11.8 million, and allows city officials to take necessary actions to implement the resolution.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute a First Amendment to the Loan Agreement with 2530 18th, LLC, a California limited liability company, relating to a loan for the acquisition of real property located at 2530-18th Street intended for the development of a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for families (the “Project”), for a new total loan amount not to exceed $6,900,000 and an aggregate funding amount not to exceed $11,846,900 for the Project; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, 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 with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder
13-0 /1
Resolution#240908
Nov 19, 2024

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

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

TransportationEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
7-0
Resolution#231281
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution addresses the non-renewal of a historical property contract for The Warfield Building at 988 Market Street. It notifies the Assessor Recorder’s Office and authorizes the Planning Director to inform the property owners and record the non-renewal.

Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with 140 Partners, L.P., a California Limited Partnership and Marlin Cove, Inc., a California corporation, the owners of 988 Market Street, The Warfield Building, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0342, Lot No. 019, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Hearing#231204
Nov 19, 2024

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.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
1-0
Resolution#231093
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution urges the SFMTA to stop issuing tickets for stolen vehicles and to waive any existing tickets for those vehicles. It also calls for collaboration between the SFMTA, Police Department, and the Committee on Information Technology to share data to help address auto thefts.

Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to stop ticketing and immediately waive tickets to stolen vehicles; and urging the Committee on Information Technology (COIT) and Chief Data Officer to work with SFMTA and the Police Department (SFPD) to share data toward solving auto thefts.

Public SafetyTransportationHonorary / Symbolic
Filed
no vote
Resolution#241010
Nov 18, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to create an agreement with the University of California, San Francisco for radio system usage and maintenance, ensuring communication between authorized personnel and city members until June 30, 2035, with a minimum revenue of $2,406,460. It also permits the Director of Technology to make necessary amendments to the agreement without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a Trunked Radio System Usage Agreement with the University of California, San Francisco to provide radio system usage and maintenance, as well as radio interoperability for authorized personnel to communicate with members of the City, effective upon approval of this Resolution through June 30, 2035, with a minimum revenue commitment of $2,406,460; and to authorize the Director of Technology to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#241087
Nov 15, 2024

This ordinance waives certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan and allows previously approved projects to request changes to their approval conditions regarding these fees. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), and to create a process for previously approved projects to request modification to conditions of approval related to these fees, subject to delegation by the Planning Commission; 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
no vote