Budget and Finance Committee - 2026-03-11
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Meeting Summary
The Budget and Finance Committee approved several resolutions including a $47.5M state grant for LGBTQ-affirming senior affordable housing at 1939 Market Street (185 units by Mercy Housing), a $3M JPMorgan Chase grant for the Stop Scams SF fraud prevention program, and a $3.2M contract amendment for Allied Universal security services at SF General Hospital following a fatal stabbing incident. A mobile food facility permit ordinance was continued to March 18.
Key Decisions (5)
Mobile Food Facility Permit Ordinance Continuance
Ordinance amending health and business codes for mobile food facility permits, compact mobile food operations, and related definitions was continued at Supervisor Fielder's request to allow further negotiation between DPH, Supervisor Fielder, and Mayor's office.
DPH Grant Accept and Expend - PATH CITED Round 4
Retroactive authorization for DPH to accept and expend approximately $1,374,816.94 from California Department of Health Care Services for CalAIM community supports and enhanced care management programs implementation, including EPIC electronic health record system work and jail software integration. Grant term January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Stop Scams SF Grant Accept and Expend
Authorization for Office of Treasurer and Tax Collector to accept and expend $3,000,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase Bank for implementing Stop Scams SF fraud prevention program targeting seniors, youth, and immigrant populations. Grant term December 15, 2025 through December 14, 2028.
1939 Market Street Affordable Housing AHSC Grant
Authorization for MOCD to execute standard agreements with California HCD under Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program for $47,500,000 total award: $35,000,000 loan to Mercy Housing California for 185-unit LGBTQ-affirming senior affordable housing at 1939 Market Street, and approximately $12,500,000 grant for public transportation improvements. Project includes 106 studios and 79 one-bedrooms at 30-60% AMI.
Allied Universal Security Contract Amendment - SF General Hospital
Amendment #5 to contract with Allied Universal Security Services for unarmed security guard services at SF General Hospital, extending term by 6 months through December 14, 2026 and increasing amount by $3,200,000 for new total of $15,380,000. Amendment follows fatal stabbing of social worker and adds two additional security posts at Buildings 80 and 90.
Development Activity (1)
1939 Market Street LGBTQ Senior Housing
185 affordable units (106 studios, 79 one-bedrooms) plus 2 manager units in 15-story building. 1,600 sq ft commercial space for Open House services. AMI range 30-60%. Includes 75 Senior Operating Subsidy units, 55 VASH vouchers, 40 PSH/LOST units, 9 HOPWA units.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Strong demand for LGBTQ-affirming senior affordable housing evidenced by multi-year effort to secure $172M in financing for 1939 Market Street project, with state AHSC funding being critical final piece.
Sentiment
City experiencing significant fraud/scam activity with 25% year-over-year increase nationally; young adults (44% reporting losses) and seniors most impacted, prompting new $3M city prevention program.
Infrastructure
Security concerns at city facilities increasing following fatal stabbing at SF General Hospital, with DPH commissioning third-party security analysis and adding posts at Buildings 80 and 90.