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San Francisco Meetings

Board of Supervisors - 2026-01-27

3h 23m27,924 words
22motion to approveapprovedcommercialresidentialzoningland userezoningpublic hearingmixed useSan Francisco, CA

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16
Decisions
1
Zoning Changes
6
Market Signals
3
Developments

Meeting Summary

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a $535 million earthquake and public safety bond (ESER) for the June 2026 ballot, passed infrastructure financing plans for Stonestown and EIFD District 3 developments, and advanced a charter amendment to impose lifetime term limits on supervisors and mayors to the February 3 meeting. The board also approved amendments to the Mission Bay South redevelopment plan to increase building height from 160 to 250 feet and add 250 affordable housing units on Block 4 East.

Key Decisions (16)

Approved

$535M Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond for June 2026 Ballot

The board approved placing a $535 million general obligation bond on the June 2, 2026 ballot to finance emergency firefighting water system improvements, firefighting facilities, police facilities, Potrero Yard bus storage facility, and other public safety infrastructure. Requires two-thirds voter approval. Landlords authorized to pass through 50% of resulting property tax increase to residential tenants.

Vote: 11-0 unanimousConditions: Requires two-thirds voter approval at June 2026 election; landlords may pass through 50% of property tax increase to residential tenants
Approved

Capital Expenditure Plan Amendment - Reporting Schedule Change

Ordinance amending administrative code to change capital expenditure plan reporting requirements from odd years to even years, with next report due March 1, 2028.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)
Approved

Ten Year Capital Expenditure Plan Amendment FY2026-2035

Resolution amending the city's ten year capital expenditure plan for fiscal years 2026-2035 to amend the proposed general obligation bond program and consolidate funding for transportation projects.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)
Approved

Stonestown EIFD Infrastructure Financing Plan

Approved infrastructure financing plan for San Francisco Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Number 2 for Stonestown development, including division of taxes and authorization for judicial validation action.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)Conditions: Includes EIFD acquisition and financing agreement
Approved

EIFD District 3 Infrastructure Financing Plan

Approved infrastructure financing plan for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Number 3, including division of taxes and authorization for judicial validation action.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)Conditions: Includes EIFD acquisition and financing agreement
Approved

Mission Bay South Block 4 East Redevelopment Plan Amendment

Approved amendments to increase maximum building height from 160 feet to 250 feet and increase dwelling units permitted on northern half of Block 4 East (Assessor's Parcel Block 8711, Lot 029B) for 100% affordable housing development. Project will provide 398 total units including 80 units for families experiencing homelessness.

Vote: 11-0 unanimousConditions: Project exempt from CEQA under AB 1449; Phase 1 construction targeted for early 2027, Phase 2 for early 2028
Other

Lifetime Term Limits Charter Amendment - Continued to February 3

Charter amendment to change consecutive term limits to lifetime term limits for mayor and board of supervisors positions, proposed for June 2, 2026 ballot. Amendment by Supervisor Walton to extend lifetime limits to assessor recorder, city attorney, district attorney, public defender, sheriff, treasurer, board of education, and City College trustees failed 4-7.

Vote: 8-3 to continue (Walton, Chan, Fielder voting no); Walton amendment failed 4-7Conditions: Continued to February 3, 2026 for second reading
Approved

Airport Revenue Bond Appropriation - $9 Billion

Ordinance appropriating approximately $9 billion of proceeds from sale of revenue bonds or commercial paper for capital improvement projects to the Airport Commission for FY2025-2026.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)Conditions: Funds placed on controller's reserve pending receipt of proceeds
Approved

Film Production Code Amendments

Ordinance amending administrative code to expand tax exempt entity definitions for use fees, update film production notification guidelines, update film rebate program definitions and amounts, and authorize licensing agreements for Film SF logo merchandise.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)
Approved

Hydrogen Fueling Station Permit Process

Ordinance amending building code to create permitting process for hydrogen fueling station equipment installation.

Vote: 9-2 (Chan and Fielder voting no)
Approved

General Motors Tax Settlement - $71.1 Million

Authorized settlement of lawsuit filed by General Motors Company for approximately $71.1 million involving refund of gross receipts taxes, homelessness gross receipts taxes, overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, penalties and interest.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)Conditions: Settlement terms relate to GM's filing position with respect to city taxes
Approved

Microsoft Tax Settlement

Authorized settlement of lawsuit filed by Microsoft Corporation and subsidiaries involving refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)Conditions: Settlement terms relate to Microsoft's filing position with respect to city taxes
Approved

York/Brown/Briers Wrongful Death Settlement - $6 Million

Authorized settlement of lawsuit filed by Stephanie York, James Edward Brown, and Kayla Briers for $6 million involving alleged personal injury and wrongful death caused by a city tree.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)
Approved

Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District Management Agreement

Approved management agreement with nonprofit owners association for administration of Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District.

Vote: 10-0 (Supervisor Wong recused)
Approved

Coshland Park Improvements Grant - $1.62 Million

Authorized Recreation and Park Department to accept cash and in-kind grants from Trust for Public Land and Theodore and Francis Jubbal Philanthropic Fund valued at approximately $1.62 million for design, installation, repair, and construction of improvements to Coshland Park.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)
Approved

ICE Condemnation Resolution

Resolution condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement for actions leading to loss of life, urging third party investigation on deaths from ICE actions, calling for moratorium on ICE detention, and reaffirming San Francisco's sanctuary city policies.

Vote: 11-0 unanimous (same house same call)

Zoning Changes (1)

Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan (160 ft height limit)Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan (250 ft height limit, +250 dwelling units)
Approved

Block 4 East, Mission Bay South (Assessor's Parcel Block 8711, Lot 029B) - northern half

Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII)

Development Activity (3)

Mission Bay South Block 4 East Affordable Housing

Developer: Curtis Development and Bayview Senior ServicesLocation: Block 4 East, Mission Bay South (Assessor's Parcel Block 8711, Lot 029B)Type: ResidentialStatus: Approved

398 total affordable units across two phases: Phase 1 with 165 units, Phase 2 with 250 units. 80 units set aside for families experiencing homelessness. Unit mix: 25% one-bedroom, 50% two-bedroom, 25% three-bedroom, plus 5 four-bedroom and 2 five-bedroom units in Phase 2. Building height increased from 160 to 250 feet.

Stonestown Development

Developer: Not specifiedLocation: Stonestown area, San FranciscoType: Mixed-UseStatus: Approved

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District established to fund infrastructure improvements including senior housing, open space, and affordable housing components.

Potrero Yard Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility

Developer: City of San FranciscoLocation: Potrero YardType: InfrastructureStatus: Under Review

Included in $535 million ESER bond for municipal railway bus storage and maintenance facility. Construction beginning soon requiring diesel hybrid buses to cover runs.

Market Signals (6)

Housing Demand

Mission Bay South is described as nearly complete with Block 4 East being one of two remaining housing development sites, indicating strong absorption of the 1,218 affordable units allowed in the project area with 1,053 already complete.

Commercial Demand

Mission Bay has delivered a 31% surge in sales tax revenue and is one of only four city neighborhoods to exceed pre-pandemic retail spending levels, indicating strong commercial performance.

Infrastructure

City facing significant budget constraints with $1 billion projected deficit and $300 million SFMTA deficit, leading to scaled back Market Street infrastructure plans and Muni service cuts.

Sentiment

The old Westfield mall is closing and commute patterns are shifting, with city initiatives aimed at filling vacant storefronts and building housing on Market Street corridor.

Housing Demand

Developer testified that San Francisco has over 800,000 residents with specialized skills who could serve in various development roles, suggesting deep local talent pool for construction and development.

Commercial Demand

Film industry receiving support through updated rebate program and streamlined permitting, indicating city efforts to attract production activity.