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Ordinance#241121
Dec 30, 2024

This ordinance establishes the Leland Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District and rezones specific parcels along Leland Avenue to reflect this new designation. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and consistency with the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish the Leland Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) and make various technical amendments to incorporate the NCD into the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to rezone all parcels fronting Leland Avenue between Bayshore Boulevard and Cora Street from Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District (NC-2) to Leland Avenue NCD; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
22-0 /1
Ordinance#241173
Dec 30, 2024

This ordinance allows existing public parking lots in certain areas of Central SoMa to continue operating until December 31, 2026, and permits operators to apply for a five-year extension. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to authorize the continuance of nonconforming public parking lots in the Central SoMa Mixed Use-Office (CMUO) and Mixed Use-Residential (MUR) Districts through December 31, 2026; enabling an existing public parking lot operator in CMUO and MUR Districts to apply for a conditional use authorization for a five-year extension; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
18-0 /2
Ordinance#241021
Dec 30, 2024

This ordinance allows for fewer restrictions on the types of materials that can be used when replacing windows in specific buildings. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on replacement materials in window replacement projects in certain 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
21-0 /2
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#241200
Dec 27, 2024

This resolution honors Ahsha Safaí for his service as Supervisor of District 11 and designates December 17, 2024, as Supervisor Ahsha Safaí Day in San Francisco. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution honoring the outstanding service of Ahsha Safaí, Supervisor for San Francisco’s District 11, and declaring December 17, 2024, as Supervisor Ahsha Safaí Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

Honorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0 /1
Resolution#241201
Dec 27, 2024

This resolution honors Supervisor Hillary Ronen for her service as the District 9 Supervisor and designates December 22, 2024, as Supervisor Hillary Ronen Day in San Francisco. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution commending and honoring Supervisor Hillary Ronen for her distinguished service as the District 9 Supervisor for the City and County of San Francisco, and declaring December 22, 2024, as Supervisor Hillary Ronen Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

Honorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0 /1
Resolution#241202
Dec 27, 2024

This resolution honors Dean Preston for his service as a Supervisor and designates January 7, 2025, as Supervisor Dean Preston Day in San Francisco. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution commending and honoring Dean Preston for his distinguished service as a Supervisor for the City and County of San Francisco, and declaring January 7, 2025, as Supervisor Dean Preston Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

Honorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0 /1
Resolution#241203
Dec 27, 2024

This resolution commends Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin for his leadership and public service from 2001 to 2024, recognizing his contributions as he concludes his tenure. It has been officially passed by the Board.

Resolution commending Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin for his distinguished and trusted leadership, beloved friendship, valued guidance and counsel, and incredible tenure of public service from 2001 through 2024, on the occasion of his final Board of Supervisors meeting.

Honorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0 /1
Ordinance#241208
Dec 26, 2024

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the 200-foot buffer restriction in the Western SoMa Special Use District for Nighttime Entertainment uses located within 200 feet of a RED (Residential Enclave) or RED-MX (Residential Enclave-Mixed) District and delete references to the buffer restriction in the SALI (Service/Arts/Light Industrial) and WMUO (WSoMa Mixed-Use Office) Districts; principally permit General Entertainment and Nighttime Entertainment uses at 655 Folsom Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3750, Lot No. 050) located in the MUR (Mixed-Use Residential) District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#241210
Dec 26, 2024

This ordinance requires the city to notify residents about any rezoning efforts that align with Housing Element law. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Jackie Fielder
19-7
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
Ordinance#241067
Dec 23, 2024

This ordinance allows tourist hotels and motels to be temporarily used for housing without losing their hotel classification and modifies building regulations to support this change. It also removes restrictions on where emergency housing can be located and confirms compliance with environmental and planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without thereby abandoning or discontinuing the hotel use classification under that Code; amending the Building Code to allow Interim Housing without thereby changing the underlying occupancy classification of the property, and amending Appendix P to remove restriction that emergency housing be located on land owned or leased by the City; 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.

HousingPublic SafetyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
30-0 /2
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#241179
Dec 20, 2024

This resolution supports the appointment of Lynda Hopkins, a Sonoma County Supervisor, to represent the North Central Region on the California Coastal Commission. It has been officially passed by the San Francisco city legislature.

Resolution supporting the appointment of Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins as the California Coastal Commission North Central Region Representative.

Governance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0
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
Resolution#241037
Dec 20, 2024

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with South San Francisco Scavenger Co. for solid waste management services at the airport, raising the total contract amount to $22,408,062 and extending the term until February 28, 2028. It also allows the Airport Commission to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 50245, between South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the solid waste management collection, sorting, and related services, to increase the contract amount by $13,108,062 for a new total not to exceed amount of $22,408,062 and to extend the term for three years, to commence on March 1, 2025, for a total term of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2028; and to authorize the Airport Commission to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#241084
Dec 19, 2024

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
9-0 /1
Ordinance#241085
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance allows San Francisco to issue up to $65 million in Certificates of Participation to fund public improvements on Treasure Island. It also approves various agreements and documents related to the financing and management of these funds.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $65,000,000 as the first tranche of the Stage 2 Alternative Financing to finance public improvements within the boundaries of Stage 2 of the Treasure Island project, approving the form of a Trust Agreement (including the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement) between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Property Lease (including the form of a Supplement to the Property Lease) and a Lease Agreement (including the form of a Supplement to the Lease Agreement), each between the City and such trustee for the lease and leaseback of certain real property and improvements located at 1995 Evans Avenue, or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates of Participation; approving the form of an Official Statement in Preliminary and Final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution, and delivery of the Certificates of Participation; approving modifications to documents; declaring the intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of tax-exempt obligations; approving amendments to the Special Fund Administration Agreement for the Treasure Island project; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
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#241117
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to receive and use a $1,192,890 grant from the California Department of Insurance to support the Organized Automobile Fraud Activity Interdiction Program from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It also adds one grant-funded investigator position to the District Attorney's office for the same period.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant from the California Department of Insurance to fund the Organized Automobile Fraud Activity Interdiction Program in the amount of $1,192,890 for the grant period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and amending Ordinance No. 191-24 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 240596 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded position in Class 8550 District Attorney’s Investigator-SFERS (FTE 1.0) for the grant agreement period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
9-0 /1
Ordinance#241104
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a wrongful death lawsuit for $1.5 million related to a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed by the guardians of Gabriel and Isaiah Perez on March 16, 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Gabriel Perez, By His Guardian Ad Litem Victoria Guzman, and Isaiah Perez against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,500,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 16, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605191; entitled Gabriel Perez, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged wrongful death from a vehicle collision.

Governance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#241115
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle two lawsuits with Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. regarding the assessed value and tax refund for a specific property at 375 Battery Street, totaling $220,345,336 and a refund of $1,716,129 plus interest. It also repeals a previous ordinance that had settled these lawsuits.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 375 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0229, Lot No. 020) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $220,345,336 as of September 18, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $1,716,129 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608468; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607304; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 18, 2019, change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund; and repealing Ordinance No. 262-24, which authorized a prior settlement of these lawsuits.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#241116
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle two lawsuits with Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. regarding the assessed value of a property at 555 North Point, agreeing to a value of $139.8 million and a refund of $983,430 plus interest. It also repeals a previous ordinance that had settled similar issues.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 555 North Point (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0029, Lot No. 007) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $139,800,000 as of September 17, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $983,430 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 7, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608156; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607311; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 17, 2019 change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund; and repealing Ordinance No. 260-24, which authorized a prior settlement of these lawsuits.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
10-0 /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#240931
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance allows for the installation of two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street and establishes a special sign district for that location. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0936, Lot No. 001, to allow two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
9-0 /2
Ordinance#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#241103
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance designates the Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society at 3400 Laguna Street as a historic Landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society, located at 3400 Laguna Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Public SafetyEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#240984
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance changes the expiration date of the Mental Health SF Implementation Working Group from September 1, 2026, to the date this ordinance takes effect. This means the group will continue to operate without a set end date.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the sunset date for the Mental Health SF Implementation Working Group from September 1, 2026, to the effective date of this Ordinance.

Public HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0 /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
Ordinance#240189
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance increases fees for certain goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to raise the fees for various goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
16-0 /3
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#240926
Dec 19, 2024

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

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

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#240980
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance allocates $571 million from General Obligation Bond proceeds for various projects, including seawall improvements, emergency response facilities, and affordable housing initiatives. It sets aside these funds in the Controller's Reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating a total $571,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds, including: $124,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2024A Embarcadero Seawall GO Bonds to the Port of San Francisco (PRT) for planning, engagement, program management, pilot projects, Embarcadero early project pre-design, detailed design, construction, and a flood study with the United States Army Corps of Engineers; $225,000,000 from Series 2024B Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response GO Bonds to Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for Fire Department and Police facilities, and emergency firefighting water system improvements; $70,000,000 from Series 2024C Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for low-income, preservation and middle income, senior, and educator housing projects; $152,000,000 from Series 2024D Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for low-income, preservation, and victims and survivor housing projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0 /1
Ordinance#240952
Dec 19, 2024

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

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

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240953
Dec 19, 2024

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

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

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#241014
Dec 19, 2024

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

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

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0
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#241016
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $70,000 related to property damage and personal injury from a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed by Steven Benvenuto in February 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Steven Benvenuto against the City and County of San Francisco for $70,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 15, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604629; entitled Steven Benvenuto v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage and personal injury arising from a vehicle collision.

Governance & Elections
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
Ordinance#240983
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance updates the Surveillance Technology Ordinance by simplifying reporting requirements and clarifying what counts as surveillance technology. It also shifts the responsibility for creating surveillance policies to the departments using the technology and requires the Committee on Information Technology to report on existing surveillance technology awaiting policy approval.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Surveillance Technology Ordinance by, among other things, reducing administrative burdens associated with reporting requirements; clarifying certain exceptions to the definition of “Surveillance Technology;” transferring the responsibility of creating or amending a Surveillance Technology Policy from the Committee on Information Technology (COIT) to the departments using such technology; and adding a reporting requirement for COIT regarding existing Surveillance Technology still awaiting approval of a Surveillance Technology Policy.

Public SafetyGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#241022
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance creates a system for tracking and publicly sharing information about the artificial intelligence tools used by the City, including requirements for reporting and enforcement. It aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding AI usage in city operations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a process for creating a publicly available inventory of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) the City uses, reporting requirements, and enforcement measures.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
12-0
Ordinance#241038
Dec 19, 2024

This ordinance establishes a City policy to offer up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance to eligible households at risk of homelessness. It also mandates the Homelessness Oversight Commission to conduct annual hearings and reports on the implementation of this policy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to declare that it is City policy to provide up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance to an eligible household where the City has assessed the household’s circumstances and concluded that a shorter-term subsidy will create a risk of returning to homelessness; and requiring the Homelessness Oversight Commission to hold an annual hearing and issue an annual report analyzing the City’s implementation of this rapid rehousing policy.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
13-0
Ordinance#241053
Dec 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit involving alleged discrimination based on transgender status, sex, and race/ethnicity against city officials. The settlement includes a payment of $3,250 for attorney's fees and costs, along with injunctive relief.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg against London Breed, José Cisneros, and Carmen Chu, each sued in their official capacities as employees of the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611915; entitled Michael Phillips, et al., v. London Breed, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged violations of California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Transgender Status Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Sex Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Race/Ethnicity Discrimination; the proposed terms of settlement are a payment of $3,250 in attorney’s fees and costs and injunctive relief.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
9-2
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#241099
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution allows the City and County of San Francisco to treat the Stage 2 Contribution for the Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District as city debt. It also addresses related administrative matters.

Resolution authorizing the Stage 2 Contribution as debt of the City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island), and determining other pertinent matters in connection therewith.

Governance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241138
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution updates San Francisco's 10-year capital expenditure plan for fiscal years 2024 to 2033, specifically regarding the certificates of participation program. It allows the city to finance various public projects through this funding mechanism.

Resolution amending the City’s 10-year capital expenditure plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2033, certificates of participation program.

Budget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241056
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution approves a new Trust Indenture for managing San Francisco International Airport's revenue bonds, replacing an older resolution. It also establishes guidelines for future bond issues related to the airport.

Resolution approving the Trust Indenture to replace, succeed and supersede Resolution No. 91-0210, as supplemented and amended, with respect to outstanding and future issues of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Bonds; approving a Form of Series Indenture with respect to San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Bonds; and approving certain other matters related to the implementation of the Trust Indenture and, from time to time, Series Indentures, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
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#241074
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to seek state and federal funding for various security and emergency management programs in San Francisco for the next five fiscal years. It covers multiple grant programs aimed at enhancing the city's preparedness and response capabilities.

Resolution authorizing the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative at the Department of Emergency Management to apply for, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, State and Federal financial assistance under various grant programs for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028, including: the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant, the State Homeland Security Grant Program, the Emergency Management Performance Grant, the Local Government Oil Spill Contingency Grant, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241122
Dec 19, 2024

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 the MedSurg/ICU and Family Birth Center from September 2024 to August 2025. It has been approved retroactively.

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 “MedSurg/ICU and the Family Birth Center,” for the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
8-0
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#241124
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use COVID-19 test kits valued at over $1.3 million from the California Department of Public Health for its clinic patients and staff. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend an in-kind gift of COVID-19 test kits in the total amount of $1,372,318.27 from the California Department of Public Health, in support of the Department of Public Health clinic patients and staff.

Public HealthHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241132
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding under the Ryan White Act for HIV/AIDS emergency relief. It requests $15,705,906 to support services in San Francisco from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant Program grant from the Health Resources Services Administration; and requesting $15,705,906 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
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#241139
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution approves a 25-year lease agreement for training facilities on Treasure Island, with a minimum monthly rent of $1 until occupancy, then increasing to $27,750 per month. It also confirms that no new environmental impacts will arise from the lease and allows for minor amendments to the lease terms.

Resolution making California Environmental Quality Act findings and confirming the San Francisco Planning Department’s determination that no additional environmental impacts that were not previously identified would occur as a result of the proposed lease; and approving and authorizing the execution of a 25-year lease agreement after approval of this Resolution with four consecutive five-year extension options, between the Treasure Island Development Authority and BAFC Team Operator, LLC for its training facilities on approximately 8.49 acres of land on Treasure Island, with a minimum monthly base rent of $1 from the commencement of the lease until the occupancy date, and $27,750 per month thereafter; and to authorize the Treasure Island Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the lease and the parking lease terms 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.

HousingEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241142
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with Recology for refuse collection and disposal services at City facilities for up to ten years, starting January 1, 2025, with a total cost not exceeding $119 million. It also permits minor changes to the contract before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the City's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”) to enter into Contract 1000034862 between City and County of San Francisco, and Sunset Scavenger Company d/b/a Recology Sunset Scavenger, Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company d/b/a Recology Golden Gate, and Recology San Francisco (collectively “Recology”) for the provision of refuse collection and disposal services at City facilities, for an initial term of seven years, commencing on January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2031, with an option to extend for three additional years through December 31, 2034, for a total contract duration of 10 years, and with a total contract not to exceed amount of $119,000,000 for the full 10-year duration; and to authorize OCA to make necessary, non-material changes 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 or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Contract.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241013
Dec 19, 2024

The resolution approves a settlement between San Francisco and Chevron regarding claims about property conditions in Kern County, California, which includes transferring ownership of that property. It also confirms that the settlement aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies, allowing the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the agreement.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims between the City and County of San Francisco, and Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., including the conveyance of real property owned by the City in Kern County, California; the claims involve the condition of and liability for the property; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the disposition of property is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property or their designee to make certain modifications to the settlement and conveyance documents, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-2
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
Resolution#241178
Dec 19, 2024

This resolution officially confirms the results of the Consolidated General Election held on November 5, 2024. It serves to acknowledge and validate the outcomes of the election process.

Resolution declaring the results of the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election.

Governance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#240927
Dec 19, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
26-0
Ordinance#241198
Dec 18, 2024

The ordinance establishes the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing for increased density and modifications to zoning rules for a residential project at Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District (SUD), at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, allowing a density bonus and modifications to existing zoning controls for a residential project in the SUD, subject to specified conditions; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
25-0 /1
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#210706
Dec 17, 2024

This motion provides a status update on the city's progress in addressing a recommendation from the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding achieving a living wage. It has been officially passed by the city.

Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update to Recommendation No. R1 contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Strategic Alignment: Breaking Through to a Living Wage.”

Honorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0 /1
Ordinance#240641
Dec 17, 2024

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Laboratory to include Biotechnology, and to make Laboratory uses, as defined, a not permitted use in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
4-1 /1
Ordinance#240872
Dec 17, 2024

This ordinance creates a special zoning district at 30 Van Ness Avenue, which modifies housing obligations for a specific development project. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District, in the area generally bound by Fell Street to the north, Market Street to the east and south, and Van Ness Avenue to the west; modifying the Notice of Special Restrictions related to inclusionary housing obligations under the Agreement for Sale of Real Estate between the City and 30 Van Ness Development LLC; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
35-2 /2
Motion#241110
Dec 17, 2024

This motion appoints Estela Ortiz to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board, with her term set to end on March 1, 2025. The motion has been passed by the relevant authorities.

Motion appointing Estela Ortiz, term ending March 1, 2025, to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board.

Public Safety
Passed
5-0 /1
Motion#241161
Dec 17, 2024

The motion aimed to reject the Mayor's nomination of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals for a term ending July 1, 2028. It did not pass.

Motion rejecting the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2028.

Governance & Elections
Failed
6-4 /2
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#241163
Dec 17, 2024

This motion aimed to reject the Mayor's nomination of James Byrne to the Police Commission for a term ending in 2028. The motion was ultimately not passed.

Motion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of James Byrne to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2028.

Public SafetyGovernance & Elections
Killed
2-0
Hearing#241111
Dec 17, 2024

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

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

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Motion#241112
Dec 17, 2024

The motion confirms that the Planning Department has determined the project at 1719 Wallace Avenue does not require an environmental review due to its categorically exempt status. This means the project can proceed without further environmental assessments.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue is categorically exempt from environmental review.

EnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0 /1
Motion#241113
Dec 17, 2024

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 1719 Wallace Avenue did not require an environmental review. The motion has been rejected and is no longer active.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue is categorically exempt from environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
4-0 /1