San Francisco public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved an ordinance authorizing up to $65 million in certificates of participation for Stage 2 infrastructure projects on Treasure Island and appropriated $65,550,000 to the Treasure Island Development Authority. It also adopted a transfer‑tax exemption for certain Port Commission leases and settled several lawsuits, including a $1.5 million wrongful‑death settlement and refunds related to Park Hotels & Resorts properties. In addition, the Board amended the Planning Code to require minimum residential densities in several districts. All items were adopted as final ordinances.

• Ordinance exempting real‑property transfer taxes for certain Port Commission leases (File No. 241084).
• Ordinance authorizing up to $65 million in certificates of participation for Treasure Island Stage 2 infrastructure (File No. 241085).
• Ordinance appropriating $65,550,000 to the Treasure Island Development Authority (File No. 241086).
• Ordinance settling Gabriel Perez wrongful‑death lawsuit for $1,500,000 (File No. 241104).
• Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require minimum residential densities in RM, RC and RTO districts (File No. 230596).

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing upcoming and past meetings, not the minutes for the December 17, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting. No decisions, approvals, or discussions from that specific meeting are included in the source material.

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee adopted a resolution determining that a Type‑48 on‑sale general public premises liquor license for VBC SF LLC, doing business as Vita Brevis Club, located at 969 Market Street (District 6) serves the public convenience or necessity. The committee also continued the hearing on traffic enforcement and street safety, requesting reports from the Police Department and Municipal Transportation Agency. Additionally, the committee heard and filed a hearing on law‑enforcement data dashboards, directing several city agencies to provide information.

• Resolution approving a Type‑48 liquor license for VBC SF LLC (Vita Brevis Club) at 969 Market St, District 6
• Continuation of the Traffic Enforcement and Street Safety hearing, with a request for reports from Police and MTA
• Hearing on Law Enforcement Data dashboards – motion to hear and file, directing Police, DA, Superior Court, and Sheriff’s Dept to report

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing upcoming and past meetings, not the minutes for the December 12, 2024 Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting. No decisions, votes, or actions from that meeting are recorded in the source.

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the meeting minutes and a consent agenda covering several ordinances. Major actions included a $571 million General Obligation bond appropriation for the Embarcadero seawall, earthquake‑safety facilities, and affordable‑housing projects, and fee changes tied to Proposition M. The Board also authorized settlements of multiple lawsuits totaling $1.36 million and adopted ordinances affecting transit‑center fees, a street‑vacation over Natoma Street, shelter standards, and surveillance‑technology reporting.

• Approve $571 million GO bond allocation for Embarcadero seawall, earthquake safety, and affordable housing projects
• Ordinance to eliminate certain fees and raise the gross receipts threshold if Proposition M passes
• Authorize settlement of lawsuits totaling $1,360,000 (including $650,000, $195,000, $350,000, $95,000, $70,000)
• Waive Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee for 524/530 Howard Street development
• Summary street vacation of airspace over Natoma Street between First and Second Streets

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing upcoming and past meetings of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and its committees, not the minutes of the December 10, 2024 meeting. No decisions, approvals, or votes are recorded in this document.

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee considered several ordinances and resolutions. It recommended code‑correction ordinances for the Building and Planning Codes and a landmark designation for the Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society at 3400 Laguna Street. The committee also approved a resolution adopting the Portal Project Implementation Memorandum of Understanding for Phase 2 of the Transbay Program and endorsed key terms for a new fire station and mixed‑use tower on Washington and Battery Streets. One planning‑code amendment to restrict laboratory uses in the Urban Mixed Use district was recommended with a 2‑1 vote.

• Ordinance (File 241055/241196) amending Building and Planning Codes to correct typographical errors – recommended as committee report
• Ordinance (File 241103) designating 3400 Laguna Street as a Landmark – recommended as committee report
• Ordinance (File 240641) revising the definition of Laboratory and prohibiting such uses in the Urban Mixed Use district – recommended (2‑1 vote)
• Resolution (File 241137) approving the Portal Project Implementation Memorandum of Understanding for Phase 2 of the Transbay Program – recommended
• Resolution (File 241141) endorsing key terms for a new Fire Station 13 and mixed‑use tower at 425‑447 Washington Street, 447 Battery Street, and 530 Sansome Street – recommended as committee report

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing upcoming and past meetings, not the minutes for the December 9, 2024 Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting. No decisions, votes, or actions from that specific meeting are included.

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee reviewed several ordinances regarding labor codes, affordable housing reporting, and mental health services. The body also considered multiple appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Recommended rejection of Mayoral nomination of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals
• Recommended appointment of Estela Ortiz to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board
• Recommended ordinance to change 100% Affordable Housing reporting from quarterly to semi-annual
• Recommended ordinance moving prevailing wage and labor requirements to the Labor and Employment Code
• Tabled ordinance to establish an Office of Citywide Food Coordination and dissolve the Food Security Task Force

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and its committees, not the minutes of the Rules Committee meeting on 2024-12-09. No decisions, votes, or actions from that meeting are recorded in the source.

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee considered several items, including a resolution to not renew a Mills Act historical property contract for 2209 Webster Street, a hearing on the assessment of invoices under the SF SAFE grant, and a motion directing a performance audit of the San Francisco Zoo for FY 2024‑2026. The committee also approved ordinances settling lawsuits: a $1.5 million wrongful‑death settlement for Gabriel Perez and a $220,345,336 settlement with Park Hotels & Resorts for the 375 Battery Street property, repealing a prior ordinance. All motions were recommended or approved by vote.

• Resolution to non‑renew the Mills Act contract for 2209 Webster Street (Trustees of The Foley Lin Family Trust).
• Hearing on the Controller’s assessment of invoices for the San Francisco SAFE grant program.
• Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to audit the San Francisco Zoo for FY 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026.
• Ordinance approving a $1,500,000 settlement of the Gabriel Perez wrongful‑death lawsuit.
• Ordinance approving a $220,345,336 settlement and $1,716,129 refund with Park Hotels & Resorts for 375 Battery Street, and repealing Ordinance No. 262‑24.

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing upcoming and past meetings for San Francisco Board of Supervisors committees, not the minutes for the Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting on 2024-12-05. No decisions, votes, or actions from that meeting are included in the source material.

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended and adopted several resolutions and ordinances. It authorized a 25‑year lease for training facilities on Treasure Island and approved a $65.55 million appropriation to the Treasure Island Development Authority for Stage 2 infrastructure. The committee also authorized up to $65 million in certificates of participation, accepted a $1.37 million in‑kind COVID‑19 test kit gift, and approved a $15.7 million grant application for HIV emergency relief. All motions passed unanimously.

• Lease agreement with BAFC Team Operator, LLC for Treasure Island training facilities – $27,750 monthly rent after occupancy
• Ordinance authorizing up to $65,000,000 in tax‑exempt/taxable certificates of participation for Treasure Island Stage 2 infrastructure
• Ordinance appropriating $65,550,000 to the Treasure Island Development Authority for Stage 2 projects
• Resolution accepting and expending an in‑kind COVID‑19 test kit gift valued at $1,372,318.27
• Resolution authorizing a $15,705,906 grant application for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief program

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and its committees, not the minutes for the Budget and Finance Committee meeting of December 4, 2024. No decisions, votes, or actions from that meeting are recorded in the source. The document only shows meeting dates, times, and locations for various committees, with no substantive content.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved several legal settlements and updated codes regarding reproductive health facility access and public bath houses. The body also addressed fee changes and administrative provisions related to Proposition M.

• Appropriation of $6,181,212.25 for planning and design of Emergency Firefighting Water System projects
• Lawsuit settlement for Scott Edwards in the amount of $650,000
• Lawsuit settlement for Rick Lam in the amount of $350,000
• Ordinance repealing Police Code Article 26 regarding public bath house regulations
• Ordinance extending prohibited shouting and harassment zones to 100 feet around reproductive health facilities

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to recommend the ordinance creating a Special Sign District at 2301 Chestnut Street. It also moved the disability‑access improvements ordinance to be considered at the January 27, 2025 meeting. The impact‑fees amendment was tabled, and the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District ordinance was continued to the December 9, 2024 meeting. The Minimum Densities for Residential Projects matter remains active.

• Ordinance establishing 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District – recommended
• Ordinance amending codes for disability access improvements – continued to Jan 27 2025
• Ordinance eliminating impact fees for PDR to non‑residential use changes – tabled
• Ordinance creating 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District – continued to Dec 9 2024
• Ordinance requiring minimum residential densities in RM, RC, RTO districts – remains active

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed and recommended several settlements for lawsuits and unlitigated claims. These include payments for employment disputes, property damage from flooding, and utility tax refunds.

• Recommended $650,000 settlement for Scott Edwards employment dispute
• Recommended $350,000 settlement for Rick Lam employment dispute
• Recommended $566,384.44 and $51,902.60 utility user tax refunds for Energy Center San Francisco, LLC and Constellation New Energy
• Recommended settlements for flooding damage including $272,566.05 to 150 Post Street LLC and $250,000 to PG&E
• Continued settlement regarding Chevron U.S.A. and Kern County property to December 5, 2024

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed several contract modifications, grant applications, and fee changes. The body recommended multiple resolutions for airport services, public health grants, and infrastructure projects.

• Recommended increasing South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc. contract to $22,408,062 for airport solid waste services
• Recommended a $29,825,385.22 contract modification for Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. regarding the Central Subway train control system
• Recommended an ordinance to eliminate certain fees and adjust gross receipts thresholds if Proposition M is approved
• Recommended accepting a $756,728 grant for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project and a $500,000 grant for the Havelock Pedestrian Bridge Safety Improvement Project
• Recommended authorizing the Department of Public Health to apply for grants exceeding $70,000,000 for behavioral health infrastructure

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted a consent agenda that raises the Wastewater Enterprise Interim Funding Program to $1.25 billion, the Water Enterprise program to $750 million, and the Power Enterprise program to $450 million. It also passed ordinances amending the city’s catastrophic illness programs and approving a surveillance technology policy for the Juvenile Probation Department. A development agreement amendment was approved for the 3333 California Street project, and the Board authorized the sale of $225 million in earthquake‑safety general‑obligation bonds.

• Increase Wastewater Enterprise Interim Funding Program to $1.25 B (from $750 M)
• Increase Water Enterprise Interim Funding Program to $750 M (from $500 M)
• Increase Power Enterprise Interim Funding Program to $450 M (from $250 M)
• Ordinance amending the Administrative Code for Catastrophic Illness Programs
• Resolution authorizing sale of $225 M earthquake safety bonds (Series 2024B)

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee reviewed five ordinances. It recommended approval of the fee waiver for 524 Howard Street, LLC’s project at 524 and 530 Howard Street. It also recommended a street vacation over Natoma Street and continued two other measures to the next meeting. Two items – the impact‑fee elimination for PDR uses and the affordable‑housing amendment – were continued or tabled.

• Ordinance 240879: waive Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee for 524 Howard Street, LLC at 524 and 530 Howard Street (recommended)
• Ordinance 240928: summary street vacation of airspace over Natoma Street between First and Second Streets (recommended)
• Ordinance 240901: eliminate impact fees for changes of use from Production, Distribution, Repair to other non‑residential uses (continued to Dec 2)
• Ordinance 240872: create 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District and amend real‑estate sale agreement (continued to Dec 2)
• Ordinance 241063: adjust affordable price and income limits for Below Market Rate units; require resale with amenities (tabled)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee met to discuss and recommend several ordinances, including one that would change city policy to provide up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance to eligible households. The committee also heard proposals to reduce the frequency of shelter monitoring site visits, change the membership of a mental health working group, and establish a public inventory of artificial intelligence used by the city.

• Ordinance to provide up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance
• Ordinance to reduce shelter monitoring committee site visits
• Ordinance to change mental health working group membership
• Ordinance to create a public inventory of city artificial intelligence
• Ordinance to amend the Surveillance Technology Ordinance reporting requirements

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted to recommend the repeal of Police Code Article 26 regarding public bath house regulations. The body also recommended the approval of two liquor licenses and authorized background checks for massage permits.

• Recommended repeal of Police Code Article 26 governing public bath house fees, operations, and permitting
• Recommended Type-48 liquor license for Nihon Whisky Lounge at 1779 Folsom Street
• Recommended Type-48 liquor license transfer to AJ's Bar at 1250 Market Street
• Recommended resolution allowing Department of Public Health to access state and federal background checks for massage permits
• Recommended adoption of the Mental Health Services Act Annual Update for FY2024-2025

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed a proposal to establish a Worker Justice Fund for unpaid workers and a contract for airport boarding bridge maintenance. The body also considered a large-scale agreement for a train control system with Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc.

• Recommended a contract modification with Professional Business Providers, Inc. for airport boarding bridges and baggage systems not to exceed $26,464,164
• Amended a resolution for a Communications-Based Train Control System with Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. totaling $563,845,651
• Amended and continued an ordinance to establish the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution to workers
• Proposed the Worker Justice Fund be administered by the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee held a hearing on the Controller’s report about invoices under the San Francisco SAFE grant, with input from the Police Department, the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and the SF SAFE Board. The committee voted to continue the hearing to the chair’s call. No other business was taken.

• Hearing on Controller’s report on invoices under the San Francisco SAFE grant – motion to continue to chair’s call carried (2-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the October 1 meeting minutes and a consent agenda that includes a real‑property acquisition at 2280 Market Street for up to $11,620,000 to support a future LGBTQ+ history museum. It also authorized settlements of several lawsuits, including a $93,000 settlement with the San Francisco Apartment Association and multiple settlements with Park Hotels & Resorts totaling over $2 billion in assessed values and refunds. Additional ordinances adopted amend the Police Code to require supermarkets to give six‑month closure notice and create a “Cash Not Drugs” sobriety incentive program that can pay up to $100 weekly to eligible participants.

• Real property acquisition at 2280 Market Street, not to exceed $11,620,000 (Ordinance 267-24)
• Settlement of lawsuit with San Francisco Apartment Association for $93,000 (Ordinance 259-24)
• Settlements with Park Hotels & Resorts for properties at 555 North Point, 542‑550 Geary Street, and 375 Battery Street totaling assessed values of $140.7M, $93.2M, and $222.1M with refunds over $2.3M (Ordinances 260‑262)
• Police Code amendment requiring large supermarkets to give six‑month closure notice (Ordinance 255-24)
• Administrative Code amendment establishing the “Cash Not Drugs” sobriety and recovery pilot program with weekly payments up to $100 (Ordinance 257-24)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee reviewed street naming for a housing project and a reappointment to a state association. The committee also discussed a policy to extend rapid rehousing assistance for eligible households.

• Recommended naming a new street 'Memory Lane' and continuing 'Fairfax Avenue' for the Hunters View HOPE SF Infrastructure Phase III Project
• Recommended the reappointment of Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to the California State Association of Counties
• Continued the ordinance regarding rapid rehousing assistance policy to the November 18, 2024 meeting

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended and unanimously approved several items, including a $2.45 billion increase to the Wastewater, Water, and Power Enterprise interim funding programs. It also approved a $2,406,460 radio usage agreement with the University of California San Francisco, a $440,000 CDC grant for the State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program, and a professional services agreement up to $10,720,500 for construction management at 2000 Marin Street. Additional actions included a resolution to acquire an easement for up to $50,000 and an amendment to the 3333 California Street development agreement.

• Increase of Wastewater Enterprise interim funding to $1.25 B, Water Enterprise to $750 M, and Power Enterprise to $450 M
• Radio Usage Agreement with UCSF for trunked radio system, minimum revenue $2,406,460
• Acceptance and expenditure of $440,000 CDC/CalFresh health grant
• Amendment to Development Agreement for 3333 California Street project extending term to 2043 and modifying affordable housing requirements
• Professional Services Agreement for construction management at 2000 Marin Street, not to exceed $10,720,500

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the Bayview Hunters Point and Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Plans. The body also passed several lawsuit settlements and ordinances regarding city reporting and fee waivers.

• Amendment to Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Plan to transfer up to 2,050,000 sq ft of R&D and office space
• Settlement of lawsuits with Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. involving properties at 555 North Point, 542-550 Geary Street, and 375 Battery Street
• Settlement of employment dispute with Yulanda Williams for $625,000
• Settlement of civil rights violation lawsuit with Jane Doe for $200,000
• Ordinance requiring regular reporting on the effectiveness of city street teams

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee met to discuss and vote on two ordinances. One ordinance would allow Below Market Rate (BMR) owned units to be resold at prices affordable to households with higher incomes. The committee voted to amend the ordinance to include reporting requirements and continued the item to a future meeting. The other ordinance would create a special use district for senior housing at 758 and 772 Pacific Avenue.

• Ordinance to amend Planning Code for BMR unit resale price increases
• Ordinance to create New Asia Senior Housing Special Use District at 758 and 772 Pacific Avenue
• Committee voted to amend the BMR ordinance to add reporting requirements
• Committee continued the BMR ordinance to the November 18, 2024 meeting
• Committee recommended the Senior Housing ordinance as a committee report

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee voted to reappoint four members to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority for terms ending in 2026 or 2027. It also recommended an ordinance approving a web‑filtering policy for the Juvenile Probation Department. Additionally, the committee recommended an ordinance amending the administrative code to authorize the Department of Human Resources to manage the city’s catastrophic illness programs.

• Reappointment of Jesse Nichols (Seat 5) to a three‑year term ending March 1 2027
• Reappointment of Sascha Bittner (Seat 11) to a three‑year term ending March 1 2027
• Reappointment of Daisy McArthur (Seat 12) to a three‑year term ending March 1 2026
• Reappointment of Robin Wilson‑Beattle (Seat 13) to a three‑year term ending March 1 2026
• Ordinance approving the Surveillance Technology Policy for Juvenile Probation Department’s use of web‑filtering software

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended and approved several resolutions, including a $68,772,334 agreement with Gillig LLC for electric transit buses at San Francisco International Airport. It also approved a $21,329,720 amendment to the public health engagement contract, a $9,162,000 Port of San Francisco grant, a $61,122,075 HUD Continuum of Care grant application, and an ordinance to acquire 2280 Market Street for up to $11,620,000. All motions passed with votes of two or three in favor and one excused.

• Gillig LLC electric transit bus agreement – up to $68,772,334 for SFO airport (4‑year term)
• San Francisco Public Health Foundation amendment – increase of $1,302,153 to $21,329,720 total
• Port of San Francisco grant – $9,162,000 for Pier 80 fendering, Amador Street improvements, and marine terminal study
• HUD Continuum of Care grant application – up to $61,122,075
• Ordinance to acquire 2280 Market Street – purchase price not to exceed $11,620,000

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a series of resolutions covering a library lease, homelessness grant extensions, a Homekey housing grant, security guard contract amendments, and a $117,751,398 purchase of 94 hybrid electric buses. All resolutions passed with unanimous votes of 11-0. The actions authorize the City to enter into or amend agreements and allocate funds as specified.

• Resolution approving a lease for the San Francisco Public Library at 950 Grant Avenue at $168,000 annual base rent
• Grant amendment for Mission Neighborhood Centers increasing total amount to $20,633,600 for homelessness prevention
• Homekey grant resolution authorizing up to $18,226,702 for acquisition and operation of 685 Ellis Street property
• Security guard contract amendments raising total caps to $34,767,000 (A1 Protective Services) and $38,977,000 (Treeline Security)
• Agreement to purchase 94 low‑floor hybrid electric buses for up to $117,751,398 through SFMTA

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee reviewed and recommended several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include proposing interim zoning controls to protect legacy businesses and establishing a new e-bike incentive fund.

• Interim zoning controls for 18 months requiring authorization before replacing Legacy Businesses in specific commercial districts
• Ordinance to establish the E-Bike Incentive Fund administered by the Department of the Environment
• Acceptance of De Long Street between Santa Cruz and San Diego Avenues for city maintenance and liability
• Commemorative street name designation of 'Joe Rosenthal Way' for the 600 block of Sutter Street

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the Cash Not Drugs ordinance, which would provide eligible CAAP beneficiaries up to $100 weekly for three years. It also recommended as amended the supermarket‑closure notice ordinance, adding requirements for supermarkets to work with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and neighborhood groups. The committee continued a hearing on oversight of fraudulent activities in executive‑branch departments. Finally, it recommended settlement ordinances for several lawsuits, including a $140,700,000 assessed‑value settlement for Park Hotels & Resorts.

• Cash Not Drugs pilot program – weekly payments up to $100 for eligible CAAP beneficiaries
• Ordinance amending Police Code to require supermarkets to give six‑month closure notice and cooperate with OEWD and neighborhoods
• Hearing on lack of oversight of fraudulent activities in SFPD, HRC and other executive departments
• Settlement of lawsuit by San Francisco Apartment Association et al. for $93,000
• Settlement of Park Hotels & Resorts lawsuits – $140,700,000 assessed value and $943,740 refund plus interest

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors voted 10‑0 to adopt Ordinance No. 248‑24, amending the Administrative Code to clarify rent‑control exemptions for newly constructed units built between June 14, 1979 and June 13, 1994. In the same meeting, four other ordinances were finally passed, covering operational elevators, entertainment zones, gas‑infrastructure for new construction, and the relocation of the SHARP office into the Office of Victim and Witness Rights. All votes were unanimous with Supervisor Stefani excused from the session.

• Ordinance No. 245‑24 – Housing Code amendment requiring R‑1 and R‑2 buildings to retain at least one existing elevator for residents.
• Ordinance No. 246‑24 – Administrative Code amendment creating the Mid‑Market and Arena Entertainment Zones on specified Market Street and surrounding blocks.
• Ordinance No. 247‑24 – Building Code amendment allowing new construction to install gas infrastructure for EPCA‑covered appliances.
• Ordinance No. 248‑24 – Administrative Code amendment clarifying rent‑control exemption for units first occupied 1979‑1994.
• Ordinance No. 249‑24 – Administrative Code amendment moving SHARP into the Office of Victim and Witness Rights and setting confidentiality rules.

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met in a special session on October 11, 2024. Members approved an amendment to a resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit private donations for expanding temporary shelters, and then recommended the resolution as amended. The committee also voted to continue a hearing on the assessment of invoices for the San Francisco SAFE grant to a later meeting on November 7, 2024. A motion to excuse Supervisor Catherine Stefani from the meeting was carried.

• Amended Resolution 240883 to allow fundraising for temporary shelter expansion, inserting language about philanthropic partnerships – motion carried
• Recommended the amended Resolution 240883 – motion carried
• Continued Hearing 240067 on assessment of invoices for the SF SAFE grant to the November 7, 2024 meeting – motion carried
• Motion to excuse Supervisor Catherine Stefani from the meeting – motion carried

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee reviewed and recommended the issuance or transfer of three liquor licenses. Each recommendation included specific conditions from the Police Department regarding noise, litter, and security.

• Recommended transfer of Type-90 music venue liquor license to Neck of the Woods at 406 Clement Street
• Recommended issuance of Type-90 music venue liquor license to Eve Nightclub at 1535 Folsom Street
• Recommended issuance of Type-42 beer and wine liquor license to The Nosh Box at 1116 Folsom Street

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed several city contracts and grants. The body recommended approval for a large bus procurement and multiple security and health service agreements.

• Recommended agreement with New Flyer of America, Inc. to buy 94 hybrid electric buses for up to $117,751,398
• Recommended lease for San Francisco Public Library at 950 Grant Avenue with JQ Properties, LP at $168,000 annual base rent
• Recommended contract amendments for security guard services with A1 Protective Services, Inc. (up to $34,767,000) and Treeline Security, Inc. (up to $38,977,000)
• Recommended retroactive grants from California Department of Health Care Services totaling $5,475,768.88
• Continued to call of the chair a $14,177,264 grant agreement with Abode Property Management for housing at 1174-1178 Folsom Street

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors acted on several ordinances and contract amendments. Items included a $14 million grant for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program, a new 555 9th Street Special Sign District, an expansion of the SFPUC Social Impact Partnership Program, and a vehicle sideshow prohibition ordinance. The Board also approved contract amendments increasing funding for AECOM engineering services, Grainger industrial supplies, ARAMARK jail food services, and Recology refuse collection services. A mayor’s appearance addressed the San Francisco Unified School District’s school closures.

• Ordinance establishing the 555 9th Street Special Sign District (signage zoning)
• Ordinance expanding the SFPUC Social Impact Partnership Program
• Ordinance prohibiting vehicle sideshows (public‑safety measure)
• Contract amendment with Recology for refuse collection services, total $45,300,000
• Grant acceptance for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program, $14,000,000

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to recommend three ordinances and one resolution to the Board of Supervisors. It approved an ordinance establishing the Mid‑Market and Arena Entertainment Zones, an ordinance allowing gas infrastructure in electric‑ready new construction, and a fee‑waiver ordinance for the Vicha Ratanapakdee mosaic stairway. The committee also amended and recommended a resolution urging the City Attorney and Public Utilities Commission to resolve the Clean Water Act lawsuit with the EPA, and amended the Planning Code to eliminate the public‑art requirement for 100% affordable housing projects.

• Ordinance establishing Mid‑Market Entertainment Zone (Market St. between 5th and 6th St.) and Arena Entertainment Zone (Warriors Way to 16th St.)
• Ordinance amending the Building Code to permit gas infrastructure in new electric‑ready construction
• Ordinance waiving major encroachment permit fees for the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way mosaic stairway project in Anza Vista
• Resolution urging the City Attorney and Public Utilities Commission to resolve the EPA Clean Water Act lawsuit
• Amendment to the Planning Code removing the public‑art requirement for 100% affordable housing projects

Rules Committee

The committee approved amendments to the Administrative Code requiring regular street‑team performance reports from four city departments. It also confirmed appointments to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force for ten seats. Additionally, the committee recommended and approved the mayor’s nominations of Avni Jamdar, Joshua Arce, and Stephen Leveroni to the Public Utilities Commission.

• Amended Administrative Code (item 240805) to require quarterly reporting by Emergency Management, Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Public Health, and Fire Department on street‑team efficiency
• Appointed ten members (Bruce Wolfe, Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, David Pilpel, and a vacant Seat 10) to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
• Approved mayoral nomination of Avni Jamdar to the Public Utilities Commission (term ends Aug 1 2028)
• Approved mayoral nomination of Joshua Arce to the Public Utilities Commission (term ends Aug 1 2026)
• Approved mayoral nomination of Stephen Leveroni to the Public Utilities Commission (term ends Aug 1 2028)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended and approved a resolution to accept a $7.8 million grant from the California Coastal Conservancy for the Southern Embarcadero Resilience and Enhancement Project. It also approved contract amendments that increase funding for AECOM dam and reservoir engineering, ARAMARK jail food services, Recology refuse collection, Golden Gate Petroleum renewable diesel, and other city contracts. All motions were recommended and carried with recorded votes.

• Accept and expend $7,800,000 grant for Southern Embarcadero Resilience and Enhancement Project
• Amend AECOM contract to total not‑to‑exceed $20,000,000 for dam and reservoir engineering
• Amend ARAMARK jail food services contract to total not‑to‑exceed $24,783,723
• Amend Recology refuse collection contract to total not‑to‑exceed $45,300,000
• Amend Golden Gate Petroleum renewable diesel contract to total not‑to‑exceed $102,345,000 (up to $108,589,000)

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted a $30.5 million appropriation using Certificates of Participation and projected parking revenue to fund the acquisition of the Music Concourse Garage. The board also authorized multiple grant expenditures, including a $12 million USDA Forest Service grant and a $14 million California Jobs First Catalyst grant, and passed ordinances for a commemorative plaque, a downtown entertainment permitting program, and vehicle sideshow restrictions. All items were approved unanimously by the eleven supervisors present.

• Ordinance No. 238-24 appropriates $30,500,000 ( $29,000,000 in Certificates of Participation Series 2024A and $1,500,000 from Music Concourse Garage parking revenue) for the garage acquisition.
• Ordinance No. 235-24 authorizes a $12,000,000 USDA Forest Service grant for the Department of Public Works Justice, Jobs, and Trees program.
• Ordinance No. 236-24 designates a sidewalk at Woodland Avenue and Parnassus Avenue for a commemorative plaque and waives related permit fees.
• Ordinance No. 237-24 creates the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program, allowing off‑site alcohol consumption at designated events.
• Ordinance amending the Police Code (240844) expands vehicle sideshow prohibitions and authorizes seizure and impoundment of vehicles used in sideshows.

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended as amended Ordinance 240880/240964, changing the Administrative Code so newly constructed units with certificates of occupancy between June 14, 1979 and November 5, 2024 will be subject to rent control if Costa‑Hawkins is later modified. The committee also recommended Ordinance 240798, amending the Building Code to waive required architectural drawings for certain use changes that do not increase occupant load. Additionally, Ordinance 240807 was recommended as amended to require at least one operational elevator in R‑1 and R‑2 residential buildings.

• Ordinance 240880/240964 – amend rent‑control exemption for new construction (June 14, 1979‑Nov 5, 2024)
• Ordinance 240798 – change Building Code to excuse architectural drawings for specific use changes
• Ordinance 240807 – amend Housing Code to require at least one operational elevator in R‑1/R‑2 buildings

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee adopted amendments to the Administrative Code affecting the Office of Victim and Witness Rights and moved the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention to that office. It also prepared and recommended a resolution to transfer a Type-21 off‑sale liquor license to Union & Hyde at 1210 Union Street. Additionally, it prepared and recommended a resolution to issue a Type-90 on‑sale music venue liquor license to Skylark at 3089‑16 Street.

• Amended Administrative Code ordinance for OVWR confidentiality and moved SHARP to OVWR (amended and recommended).
• Resolution to transfer a Type-21 off‑sale general liquor license to Union & Hyde LLC, 1210 Union Street (recommended).
• Resolution to issue a Type-90 on‑sale music venue liquor license to 3089 16th Street LLC (Skylark), 3089‑16 Street (recommended).
• Motion to excuse Vice Chair Engardio from attendance (carried).

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended a $14,000,000 grant for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program and approved a contract amendment for the Hunters Point Family Pit Stop Workforce Development Grant Program up to $16,238,478.52. It also authorized acceptance of an in‑kind tax services gift valued at $112,089 from Deloitte Tax LLP and several public‑health grants totaling about $511,000. The committee recommended ground leases for permanent supportive housing at 42 Otis Street and a commercial lease at 725 Davis Street, each with a nominal $1 rent.

• Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 1000029167 for Hunters Point Family, increasing amount to $16,238,478.52
• Accept and expend in‑kind tax services gift from Deloitte Tax LLP, estimated value $112,089
• Ordinance to accept and expend $14,000,000 grant for California Jobs First Catalyst Program
• Ground lease for 42 Otis Street to provide permanent supportive housing, rent not to exceed $1
• Commercial ground lease for 725 Davis Street with annual base rent of $1

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions covering park use, financing of capital improvements, surveillance technology, small‑business program changes, and drone policy. The most significant action was an ordinance authorizing up to $61,395,000 in Certificates of Participation to fund critical repairs, renovations, and upgrades to city‑owned buildings, facilities, streets, and works. Additional measures included appropriating $30,500,000 from certificate proceeds, amending a $207,000,000 parking‑garage contract, and approving grants for forestry, schools, and health programs.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $61,395,000 in Certificates of Participation for capital improvement projects
• Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow dogs and certain athletic activities in Yerba Buena Gardens
• Ordinance rescinding sunset provision and approving continued use of non‑city entity surveillance cameras by the Police Department
• Resolution amending the Management Agreement with IMCO Parking, LLC, increasing contract amount to $207,000,000 for the Music Concourse Garage
• Ordinance retroactively authorizing a $12,000,000 USDA Forest Service grant for the Justice, Jobs, and Trees program

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee considered an ordinance to amend the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 555 9th Street Special Sign District. The ordinance modifies sign controls for the shopping center on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3781, Lot No. 003. The committee voted to amend the ordinance language on illumination and then recommended the ordinance as amended, with a 3‑0 vote. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 1:38 p.m.

• Ordinance to create 555 9th Street Special Sign District, amending Planning Code and Zoning Map
• Amendment to sign illumination rules for the shopping center
• Public hearing on the ordinance held September 23, 2024
• Committee vote to recommend the ordinance as amended, 3‑0

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee met to recommend two board appointments and one ordinance. The committee voted to advance a change to the Administrative Code regarding SFPUC contract commitments.

• Recommended appointment of Claudia Quinonez to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council
• Recommended appointment of Melinda Burrus to the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee
• Recommended ordinance to expand the SFPUC Social Impact Partnership Program by removing minimum thresholds for contract amendments

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee considered an ordinance to amend the Police Code regarding vehicle sideshows. The committee voted to amend the language and recommend the ordinance as a committee report.

• Ordinance 240844 to prohibit promoting, assembling for, or participating in vehicle sideshows
• Proposed authority to seize, impound, and potentially sell vehicles used in sideshows
• Classification of sideshow violations as misdemeanors subject to fines and imprisonment
• Amendment requiring law enforcement officials to warn participants to disperse
• Amendment ensuring enforcement is consistent with the First Amendment

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met to discuss three civil grand jury reports on flood management, city commissions, and infrastructure. The committee continued hearings on two reports and recommended amended resolutions for the third, urging the Mayor to implement findings.

• Hearing continued on 'Come Hell or Highwater: Flood Management in a Changing Climate'
• Resolution recommended as amended on 'Come Hell or Highwater'
• Hearing continued on 'Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions'
• Resolution recommended as amended on 'Commission Impossible?'
• Hearing continued on 'Building San Francisco: Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining City Infrastructure'

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed several grant agreements and funding appropriations. The body recommended a property tax rate for FY2024-2025 and approved a retroactive grant for the San Francisco Unified School District.

• Recommended property tax rate of $1.17143563 per $100 valuation for FY2024-2025
• Recommended retroactive grant for SF Unified School District Student Success Fund not to exceed $26,519,360
• Recommended $12,000,000 USDA grant for Public Works' Justice, Jobs, and Trees Program
• Recommended retroactive $3,500,000 revenue agreement for a dementia care program
• Recommended retroactive $1,154,519 grant for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a $61.4 million bond authorization for city capital projects and a $7.15 million purchase of a property at 240-6th Street for a future park. The meeting also included the adoption of several consent agenda items, including a $350,000 lawsuit settlement and a $41.4 million extension for airport curbside management services.

• Bond authorization: $61,395,000 for city capital projects
• Park acquisition: $7,150,000 at 240-6th Street
• Airport contract extension: $41,364,800 for curbside management
• Lawsuit settlement: $350,000 with Build Group, Inc.
• Grant authorization: $652,332 for Elder Abuse Program

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Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee approved an amended ordinance establishing the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program, which creates Entertainment Zones that allow off‑site consumption of alcoholic beverages at public events. The committee also approved an ordinance designating a sidewalk at Woodland Avenue and Parnassus Avenue for a commemorative plaque and waiving related permit fees. Additionally, the committee adopted an ordinance expanding the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District, merging the Corona Heights district into it, and updating the zoning map accordingly.

• Ordinance amending multiple codes to create the Greater Downtown Entertainment Activation Program and designate Entertainment Zones for off‑site alcohol consumption at events
• Ordinance designating the sidewalk at the corner of Woodland Avenue and Parnassus Avenue for a commemorative plaque and waiving permit and inspection fees
• Ordinance expanding the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District, deleting the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD, and updating the Zoning Map to reflect the changes

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing upcoming and past meetings of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and its committees, including the Land Use and Transportation Committee. No minutes or agenda content for the September 16, 2024 meeting is included; the document only shows meeting dates, times, and locations. Therefore, no decisions or actions from that meeting can be reported.

Rules Committee

The committee unanimously approved amendments to the Unassisted Aerial Vehicles (UAV) policy and recommended the ordinance as a committee report. It referred the new library branch ordinance at 100 Orizaba Avenue without recommendation. The committee approved mayoral appointments of Eleanor Blume to the Public Works Commission and Mike Chen to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board. It also appointed seven members to the Urban Forestry Council for terms ending in 2026.

• UAV policy amendment recommended as committee report
• Library branch ordinance at 100 Orizaba Avenue referred without recommendation
• Appointment of Eleanor Blume to the Public Works Commission approved
• Appointment of Mike Chen to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board approved
• Seven members appointed to the Urban Forestry Council

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed several funding requests, including certificates of participation for city facility repairs and a land acquisition for a future park. The body also recommended several contract extensions and grant acceptances for the District Attorney and SFMTA.

• Recommended $61,395,000 in Certificates of Participation for critical repairs to city buildings, streets, and facilities
• Recommended $7,150,000 to acquire real estate at 240-6th Street for the Recreation and Park Department
• Recommended a contract extension with SP Plus Corporation for the Airport Curbside Management Program not to exceed $41,364,800
• Recommended a $30,000,000 agreement with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for the Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project
• Recommended $754,141 in payments to Oliver De Silva, Sunol AgPark, and Alameda County for Utility User Taxes

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Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved funding for the Concourse Garage acquisition and a transfer tax reduction for union-built affordable housing. The body also authorized several infrastructure contracts and a lease for a new Disability Community Cultural Center.

• Authorized up to $29,000,000 in Certificates of Participation to fund the acquisition of the Concourse Garage
• Reduced real property transfer tax rates from 5.5% to 3% and 6% to 3% for specific union-built affordable housing
• Approved a 15-year lease at 240 Van Ness Avenue for a Disability Community Cultural Center with annual rent of $60,353
• Increased the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project contract with McMillen Jacobs Associates to $17,800,000
• Allocated $549,950 for District 7 projects, including West Portal murals and traffic calming on Yerba Buena Avenue

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Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee acted on three agenda items. It recommended a resolution to name the 1500 block of Grove Street as Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street. It approved amendments to the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program and moved the ordinance forward. It also recommended an ordinance to allow dogs and certain athletic activities in Yerba Buena Gardens.

• Resolution to designate the 1500 block of Grove Street as "Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street" – recommended
• Ordinance amending codes for the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program – amended and continued
• Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow dogs and certain athletic activities in Yerba Buena Gardens – recommended

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Rules Committee

The Rules Committee reviewed several ordinances regarding police surveillance technology and city appointments. The body also discussed the location of a new public library branch serving the Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview neighborhoods.

• Recommended ordinance approving the Department of Emergency Management's use of ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology
• Recommended ordinance approving the Police Department's continued use of Non-City Entity surveillance cameras
• Recommended exempting the Legacy Business Assistance Program from certain city grant requirements
• Recommended appointments of Katherine Jackson and Noriko Lim-Tepper to the Food Security Task Force
• Amended and continued to Sept 16 an ordinance to build a new library branch at 100 Orizaba Avenue

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Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met on September 5, 2024 and voted on two financial settlements. It recommended and approved an ordinance to settle a lawsuit by David M. Schmitt against Build Group, Inc. for $350,000, related to the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Building 5 Rehabilitation Department Relocation Project. It also recommended and approved a resolution to settle an unlitigated claim by Lotus Bakeries North America, Inc. for $160,195, concerning a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes. The meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

• Ordinance approving $350,000 settlement of David M. Schmitt v. Build Group, Inc. lawsuit (Zuckerberg SF General Hospital Building 5 project)
• Resolution approving $160,195 settlement of Lotus Bakeries North America, Inc. unlitigated claim (gross receipts tax refund)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed several funding allocations for District 7 projects and various city grants. The body recommended a significant contract increase for stormwater engineering and a lease for a new Disability Community Cultural Center.

• Recommended $17,800,000 total contract for McMillen Jacobs Associates for Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project
• Recommended lease for Disability Community Cultural Center at 240 Van Ness Avenue with $60,353 annual base rent and up to $1,167,500 for tenant improvements
• Recommended $549,950 in re-appropriations for District 7 projects including traffic calming, school playgrounds, and park maintenance
• Recommended $5,000,000 grant application for the Local Housing Trust Fund Program for affordable housing
• Recommended $83,500 for an easement from San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District

The minutes for the September 4, 2024 Budget and Finance Committee meeting contain no substantive decisions. The document is a meeting calendar listing upcoming meetings and available documents, with no actions, votes, or discussion items recorded.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed ordinances to prohibit algorithmic rent-setting and designate the Rainbow Flag at Harvey Milk Plaza as a landmark. The body also approved several lawsuit settlements and a fee waiver for neighborhood events in the Sunset District.

• Ban on the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set residential rents
• Landmark designation for the Rainbow Flag Installation at Harvey Milk Plaza
• Settlement of lawsuit with RES System 3, LLC for $2,600,000
• Authorization of up to $29,000,000 for the acquisition of the Concourse Garage
• Retroactive grant of $8,124,800 for the Buchanan Street Mall Project

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed several grant authorizations and tax adjustments. The body recommended an ordinance to fund the acquisition of the Concourse Garage and a transfer tax reduction for specific union-built affordable housing.

• Recommended $29,000,000 in Certificates of Participation for the Concourse Garage acquisition
• Recommended reducing real property transfer tax from 5.5% or 6% to 3% for specific union-built affordable housing
• Recommended $1,281,000 grant for Fentanyl Overdose Prevention
• Recommended $5,500,000 grant for India Basin Shoreline Park Redevelopment Project
• Recommended $8,124,800 grant for Buchanan Street Mall Project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed several ordinances, including lowering hotel tax rates, reallocating $13.6 million for homelessness services, and amending the Fire Department pension plan. The meeting also approved settlements for lawsuits and changes to building code deadlines.

• Lowered gross receipts tax rates for accommodations (NAICS 721)
• Reallocated $13,676,000 to homelessness services
• Amended Fire Department pension retirement age to 55
• Settlement of lawsuit against City for $2.6 million
• Extended deadlines for disability access improvements

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended a resolution updating the Infill Opportunity Zone for Congestion Management Planning. It amended and recommended an ordinance designating the Rainbow Flag at Harvey Milk Plaza as a landmark. It also amended and recommended an ordinance prohibiting the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents, adding enforcement authority for tenants' rights organizations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Resolution updating the Infill Opportunity Zone for Congestion Management Planning (File 240758) – recommended.
• Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Rainbow Flag at Harvey Milk Plaza as a landmark – amended and recommended as a committee report (File 240725).
• Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to ban algorithmic rent‑setting devices and authorize enforcement by tenants’ rights organizations – amended and recommended as a committee report (Files 240766/240796).

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee reviewed and recommended the issuance of Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor licenses for two locations. Both recommendations include specific police department conditions regarding security, noise, and litter.

• Recommended liquor license for The Record Bar (SR Visions, LLC) at 65 Post Street
• Recommended liquor license for Reverb (Talldoor Entertainment, LLC) at 2801 Leavenworth Street
• Police Department requirement for two licensed uniformed security guards during live entertainment at both venues

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed several city contracts, real estate leases, and fee waivers. The body recommended a variety of funding approvals for pretrial services, housing subsidies, and hazard mitigation.

• Recommended contract amendment for San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project not to exceed $34,668,237
• Recommended $11,062,913 grant to Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc. for senior and disability housing subsidies
• Recommended lease with Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc. at 598 Portola Drive with $156,600 initial annual base rent
• Recommended ordinance to waive street closure fees for events on Irving, Noriega, and Taraval Streets
• Recommended $189,558 FEMA grant for the Amended Downtown San Francisco Resilience Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the June 18 meeting minutes and a consent agenda of several ordinances. It then acted on a Development Agreement for the Stonestown Development Project, a roughly 30‑acre site that includes affordable and market‑rate housing and open space. Additional items included new financing authority, bond issuance for workforce housing, a retail food event permit, and a pharmacy buprenorphine requirement.

• Ordinance No. 205-24: approves Development Agreement for Stonestown Development Project (approx. 30‑acre bounded by 19th Ave, Buckingham Way, Rolph Nicol Jr. Playground, Eucalyptus Drive) with housing and open space
• Ordinance No. 210-24: amends Administrative Code to create Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1
• Ordinance No. 211-24: amends Administrative Code to permit issuance of bonds for workforce and middle‑income housing
• Ordinance No. 203-24: creates new annual retail food special event permit and sets associated fees
• Ordinance No. 206-24: amends Health Code to require retail pharmacies to stock buprenorphine

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met in special session to discuss a proposed Charter Amendment regarding police staffing levels and a voluntary deferred retirement program. The body voted to continue the item to the regular meeting as a committee report.

• Charter Amendment to define 'Full-Duty Sworn Officer' and modify staffing criteria
• Establishment of a voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) for police officers
• Vote to continue the police staffing and DROP amendment to the regular meeting
• Supervisors Melgar and Walton excused from attendance, then returned
• Supervisor Mandelman assumed the chair temporarily as President Pro Tempore

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to consider a charter amendment (File No. 240544) that would address police staffing and create a Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program. The motion to call the amendment and modify the submission deadline (File No. 240775) was approved by a 7‑2 vote, with Supervisors Melgar and Walton excused from the meeting. The Board also rescinded public comment on the matter before final approval.

• Charter amendment (File No. 240544) on police staffing and Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program
• Motion (File No. 240775) to modify the time required for submitting the charter amendment to the electorate
• Motion to excuse Supervisors Rafael Mandelman and Catherine Stefani from public comment on the amendment
• Motion to excuse Supervisors Melgar and Walton from attending the special meeting

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee approved an amendment to the Building Code that exempts vacant commercial storefronts caused by public infrastructure construction or maintenance from registration requirements for 180 days, with possible extensions. The committee also approved an ordinance extending deadlines for disability access improvements in public accommodation buildings. Both measures were adopted unanimously as committee reports.

• Ordinance 240499: Amended Building Code to exempt vacant storefronts due to infrastructure work; motion carried 3-0.
• Ordinance 240499: Recommended as a committee report after amendment; motion carried 3-0.
• Ordinance 240297: Amended Building Code to extend deadlines for disability access improvements; motion carried 3-0.
• Ordinance 240297: Recommended as a committee report; motion carried 3-0.

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee voted to recommend a charter amendment regarding Fire Department retirement ages and a new student loan forgiveness fund for first responders. The committee also recommended several appointments to the Reentry Council, Ballot Simplification Committee, and Board of Appeals.

• Charter Amendment to lower Fire Department retirement age from 58 to 55 for members joining on or after January 7, 2012
• Initiative Ordinance to establish a First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund for police, fire, sheriff, paramedics, nurses, and 911 dispatchers
• Appointment of Pamela Troy to the Ballot Simplification Committee
• Appointment of Billey Hoang Le, Anthony Partee, Joanna Pulido, Lorenzo Juan Castaneda, and David Mauroff to the Reentry Council
• Approval of Mayoral nomination for Jose Lopez to the Board of Appeals

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed several legal settlements and a nursing union contract amendment. The body also held a hearing regarding the San Francisco Housing Authority’s Faircloth to RAD plan.

• Settlement with The Kroger Co. for $1,300,000 to $3,400,000 over 11 years regarding opioid dispensing
• Settlement with RES System 3, LLC for $2,600,000 regarding the Warnerville electrical substation
• Settlement with Sarah Perata for $575,000 and Dora Barnes for $27,500 for employment disputes
• Settlement with Robert Lasky where the City receives $100,000
• Amendment to the 2024-2027 MOU with SEIU Local 1021 for Registered and Public Health Nurses

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed several city contracts, grants, and tax adjustments. The body recommended a large power purchase agreement and a citywide electrical supplies contract, while amending a real property lease.

• Recommended a $75,000,000 Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with IP Easley II, LLC for CleanPowerSF
• Recommended a contract with Rexel USA, Inc. for citywide electrical supplies not to exceed $26,200,000
• Recommended an ordinance to lower gross receipts tax rates for NAICS Code 721 (Accommodation) pending a November 2024 ballot measure
• Amended and continued a real property lease for 598 Portola Drive with Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc. at an initial base rent of $156,600
• Recommended a $34,745,425 amended agreement with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC for CleanPowerSF support

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors processed a series of budget and appropriation ordinances for the 2024-2026 fiscal years. The body decided on several fee adjustments across city departments and approved a specific grant for healthcare security.

• Reallocated $3,000,000 from downtown free parking to neighborhood activation in Theater District, Union Square, East Cut, Yerba Buena, and Financial District
• Approved a grant not to exceed $456,000 for Planned Parenthood Northern California for security personnel
• Passed an ordinance to eliminate Department of Public Health inspection fees for permitted cannabis businesses
• Approved a $5 additional charge for recreation programs in the Park Code
• Passed first reading of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for City and County departments

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee considered a proposed special election to authorize up to $390 million in general‑obligation bonds. The bonds would fund acquisition and improvement of health‑care, emergency medical, mental‑health, shelter, and related transportation and public‑space projects, and allow landlords to pass‑through 50 % of any resulting property‑tax increase to tenants. After discussion, the committee voted unanimously to recommend both the ordinance and the accompanying resolution to the Board of Supervisors.

• Ordinance calling a special election on Nov 5, 2024 for a bond proposition not to exceed $390,000,000
• Resolution declaring public interest for acquisition/improvement of health‑care, emergency medical, mental‑health, shelter, and transportation/public‑space facilities
• Authorization for landlords to pass‑through 50 % of any resulting property‑tax increase to residential tenants (Administrative Code Chapter 37)
• Requirement that two‑thirds (8 votes) of the Board of Supervisors approve the ordinance and resolution
• Committee motion to recommend the ordinance and resolution as committee reports, carried 3‑0

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee considered four charter amendment proposals and voted to recommend each as a committee report. The amendments cover the election of the Police Accountability Director, a Children and Youth Services funding framework, an Inspector General in the Controller’s Office, and an Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund with a required $8.25 million annual appropriation starting FY 2026‑27. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Charter amendment to elect the Director of the Department of Police Accountability (election Nov 5 2024).
• Charter amendment creating a Children and Youth Services initiative and clarifying uses of the Student Success Fund.
• Charter amendment establishing an Inspector General in the Controller’s Office with expanded investigative powers.
• Charter amendment establishing the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund for seniors, families and people with disabilities, requiring at least $8.25 million annually beginning FY 2026‑27.
• Charter amendment to allow a per‑diem nurse retirement credit and a public safety communications personnel retirement plan.

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to recommend as a committee report several resolutions and ordinances. It approved a street‑encroachment permit for a public stair and scenic overlook on 22nd Street, and adopted interim zoning controls for health and social services in the Upper Market Street and Castro Street districts. The committee also recommended ordinances that amend the Planning Code, Zoning Map, and General Plan to establish new Stonestown districts and reflect the Stonestown Development Project.

• Resolution 240386: Revocable permit for RP Pennsylvania, LLC to occupy and maintain a public stair and scenic overlook on 22nd Street between Missouri and Texas Streets, fronting 1395 22nd St and 790 Pennsylvania Ave.
• Resolution 240683: Interim zoning controls for an 18‑month period requiring Conditional Use Authorization for health or social services uses in Upper Market Street NCT and Castro Street NCD.
• Ordinance 240409: Amend Planning Code and Zoning Map to create Stonestown Mixed‑Use District, Special Use District, Height and Bulk District, and Special Sign District, with specific boundary streets.
• Ordinance 240575: Amend the General Plan to revise the Urban Design, Commerce and Industry, and Land Use Index elements for the Stonestown Development Project.

Rules Committee

The committee reviewed proposed charter amendments to improve accountability for children and youth services funding. Members also heard a proposed initiative ordinance regarding reproductive rights and health services. The youth services amendment was continued to the July 15 meeting.

• Charter Amendment (File 240545/240676) regarding accountability for children and youth services funding
• Proposed initiative ordinance (File 240705) regarding reproductive rights and health services
• Amendment to incorporate the Student Success Fund into the youth services proposal

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The committee recommended an ordinance requiring retail pharmacies to maintain enough buprenorphine for at least two new prescriptions. Members also approved resolutions regarding liquor license applications and transfers for businesses on Haight Street, Mission Street, and Balboa Street.

• Ordinance requiring retail pharmacies to stock sufficient buprenorphine
• Liquor license issuance for The Faight at 475 Haight Street
• Liquor license transfer for Evergreen Market at 3250 Mission Street
• Liquor license transfer for Tomorrows Wine at 340 Balboa Street

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee reviewed several ordinances, including a proposal for a $390 million bond election in November 2024. Members also discussed new permits for food vendors at special events and bonds for workforce housing. One major bond measure was continued to a July 16 meeting.

• $390 million General Obligation Bond election for healthcare and street safety
• New annual retail food permit for special event operators
• Bonds for middle-income and workforce housing acquisition and development
• Amendment to prevent Board members' contractors from bidding on bond-funded work

Board of Supervisors

The Board passed several lawsuit settlements and updated transient occupancy tax exemption amounts. A new two-year pilot program was approved to restrict certain retail hours for food and tobacco establishments in high-crime areas of the Tenderloin. Mayor London Breed also addressed questions regarding homelessness enforcement and rent control.

• Tenderloin Retail Hours Restriction Pilot Program
• Increased transient occupancy tax exemption amounts
• Permanent streamlined permitting for unpermitted awnings
• $500,000 settlement for civil rights violation lawsuit
• $170,000 payment to the City from Rahul Seth, M.D. lawsuit

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The committee recommended an ordinance to allow vehicle storage lots at 135 Kissling Street and approved amendments for Mission Bay South Parks P22 and P19. Discussions regarding the Stonestown Development Project were continued to July 15, 2024.

• Rezone 135 Kissling Street to allow vehicle storage lots in RED-MX and WMUG districts
• Acceptance of grant deeds for Mission Bay South Parks P22 and P19
• Establishment of Stonestown Mixed-Use, Special Use, Height and Bulk, and Sign Districts

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee reviewed several charter amendments, including a proposal to establish an Inspector General in the Controller’s Office. Members also amended a proposal to create an Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund with at least $8,250,000 in annual appropriations. The committee recommended a resolution supporting the Justice for Renters Act and a commission reform amendment.

• Amendment to establish an Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund with an $8,250,000 annual appropriation
• Amendment to create an Inspector General position in the Controller’s Office
• Recommendation of a resolution supporting the Justice for Renters Act
• Recommendation of a charter amendment for commission reform
• Continuation of a proposal to elect the Director of Police Accountability

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed several ordinances, including a budget reallocation for law enforcement overtime and various lawsuit settlements. They also approved changes to the Planning Code for the Polk Street neighborhood and established a new library recovery program.

• Reallocating $6,862,571 to fund increased overtime for the Police and Sheriff’s Departments
• Settling multiple lawsuits involving personal injuries on City sidewalks and streets
• Approving a tax dispute tolling agreement with Maplebear, Inc. (Instacart) regarding $2,204,716
• Amending the Planning Code to allow storefront mergers for Legacy Businesses on Polk Street
• Establishing the Library Read to Recovery Program at all library branches