San Francisco business & development decisions

Jul15Wed

Budget and Finance CommitteeSan Francisco

Contract amendment for Microsoft Enterprise Products

The City will increase the Microsoft Enterprise Products contract with Zones, LLC by $60,000,000, raising the ceiling to $115,000,000.

PassedComment period has passedJul 15Business & Development

What's happening

The City will increase the Microsoft Enterprise Products contract with Zones, LLC by $60,000,000, raising the ceiling to $115,000,000.
The contract term will be extended 36 months to August 31, 2029, with three one‑year extension options.

Why it matters

The amendment allows continued use of Microsoft services for city operations and impacts the overall technology budget.

Who is affected

city departmentstaxpayerstechnology users

How to act

Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org

Submit comment: No comment deadline listed; contact the clerk for comment procedures.

Jul 15, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 17, 2026, 7:28 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 12:16 PM PT

Decision update

Recommended for approval

The committee voted to recommend approval of a first amendment to the Microsoft Enterprise Products agreement with Zones, LLC, increasing the contract ceiling by $60,000,000 to $115,000,000 and extending the term by 36 months to August 31 2029, with optional extensions. This recommendation is not a final approval.

Decided Jul 15, 2026.

Jul15Wed

Budget and Finance CommitteeSan Francisco

Tax credit for small hardware retailers on gross receipts

The Committee will consider an ordinance that retroactively provides a gross‑receipts‑tax credit to small hardware retailers for tax years 2026 through 2035.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 15Business & Development

Jul14Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Support Bill banning retail surveillance pricing

The resolution supports Assembly Bill 2564, which would add sections to the California Civil Code prohibiting retailers from using surveillance pricing.

Info onlyJul 14Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jul14Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 2564 to ban surveillance pricing

The Board supports Assembly Bill 2564, which would prohibit retailers from using surveillance pricing.

Info onlyJul 14Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jul14Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Create permit for cannabis cafés with on-site consumption

An ordinance amends several codes to establish a new permit type for cannabis cafés, allowing on‑site consumption of cannabis products.

Awaiting official resultJul 14Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jul14Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Multiple ordinances on entertainment zone, grant thresholds, health plans, and ferry grant

The agenda includes several ordinances: creating a Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone, increasing the grant acceptance threshold for the Board, approving health service system plans and contribution rates for 2027, and authorizing a $4,000,000 grant from UCSF for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project. All have been passed on first reading and await final approval.

Info onlyJul 14TransportationNo comment option listed

Jul14Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Ordinance to relocate liquor establishments and waive waste bin fees

Two ordinances are on the agenda: one amends the Planning Code to allow relocation of bar uses with existing alcohol licenses in specific districts, and the other waives street encroachment and occupancy fees for a waste‑bin enclosure project on Harry Street Steps. Both have been passed on first reading and are pending final approval.

Info onlyJul 14Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jul13Mon

Land Use and Transportation CommitteeSan Francisco

Change mezzanine size rule to half floor area

The Planning Code is being amended to raise the size threshold that defines a mezzanine as a separate story from one-third to one-half of the floor area of the story it occupies.

Info onlyJul 13Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jul13Mon

Land Use and Transportation CommitteeSan Francisco

Increase height limits in Potrero Power Station Special Use District

The Planning Code and Zoning Map are being amended for the Potrero Power Station Special Use District to raise height limits and modify land‑use, parking, rooftop, and building design requirements.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 13Business & Development

Jul13Mon

Land Use and Transportation CommitteeSan Francisco

Vote on amended development agreement for Potrero Power Station mixed-use project

The City and County will approve an amended and restated development agreement with California Barrel Company LLC for the Potrero Power Station Mixed‑Use Development Project, updating its housing, transportation, and phasing plans and applying certain code waivers.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 13Business & Development

Jul13Mon

Land Use and Transportation CommitteeSan Francisco

Exempt commercial-to-residential adaptive reuse from parking requirements

The Planning Code is being amended to waive certain parking, car‑share, and loading requirements for commercial‑to‑residential adaptive reuse projects.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 13Housing

Jul13Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Vote on Vanessa Hartigan appointment to Port Commission

The mayoral appointment of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission was approved.

PassedJul 13Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The mayoral appointment of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission was approved.
The appointment term runs until May 1, 2030.

Why it matters

The Port Commission oversees port operations that affect trade, jobs, and regional growth.

Who is affected

Port usersLocal businessesResidents

How to act

Attend: Not listed in the source document.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 14, 2026, 7:32 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 12:15 PM PT

Decision update

Amended in committee

The committee amended the item and voted to approve the mayor’s nomination of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2030. This is a committee action, not final Board of Supervisors approval.

Decided Jul 13, 2026.

Jul13Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Vote on James Pappas appointment to Redevelopment Oversight Board

The mayoral appointment of James Pappas to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board was approved.

PassedJul 13Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The mayoral appointment of James Pappas to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board was approved.
The appointment term runs until January 24, 2030.

Why it matters

Board members guide redevelopment projects that impact the local economy and community.

Who is affected

Local businessesResidentsDevelopers

How to act

Attend: Not listed in the source document.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 14, 2026, 7:32 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 12:15 PM PT

Decision update

Amended in committee

The committee amended the item and voted to approve the mayor’s appointment of James Pappas to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, with a term ending January 24, 2030. This amendment does not constitute final Board of Supervisors approval.

Decided Jul 13, 2026.

Jul9Thu

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services CommitteeSan Francisco

Vote on liquor license for The Love Potion Library, 284 Noe St

The committee adopted a resolution determining that issuing a Type‑42 on‑sale beer and wine license to The Love Potion Library will serve the public convenience or necessity.

PassedJul 9Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The committee adopted a resolution determining that issuing a Type‑42 on‑sale beer and wine license to The Love Potion Library will serve the public convenience or necessity.
The resolution requests the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the license.

Why it matters

The license lets the library sell alcohol, supporting local business and ensuring regulatory oversight for public safety.

Who is affected

The Love Potion Library ownersPatrons and nearby residentsLocal employees

How to act

Attend: Not listed in the source document.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jul 9, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 10, 2026, 8:19 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 12:19 PM PT

Decision update

Committee motion passed

The committee passed a resolution to issue a Type‑42 on‑sale beer and wine license to The Love Potion Library LLC at 284 Noe Street, determining it serves the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco.

Decided Jul 9, 2026.

Jul9Thu

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services CommitteeSan Francisco

Vote on liquor license transfer to Del Rio Produce Market, 2214 Clement St

The committee adopted a resolution determining that transferring a Type‑21 off‑sale liquor license to Del Rio Produce Market will serve the public convenience or necessity.

PassedJul 9Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The committee adopted a resolution determining that transferring a Type‑21 off‑sale liquor license to Del Rio Produce Market will serve the public convenience or necessity.
The resolution requests the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the license.

Why it matters

The transfer allows the market to sell beer, wine, and spirits, supporting local commerce while maintaining public‑safety oversight.

Who is affected

Del Rio Produce Market ownersCustomers and nearby residentsMarket employees

How to act

Attend: Not listed in the source document.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jul 9, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 10, 2026, 8:19 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 12:19 PM PT

Decision update

Committee motion passed

The committee passed a resolution approving the person‑to‑person, premise‑to‑premise transfer of a Type‑21 off‑sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits license to Del Rio Produce Market Inc. at 2214 Clement Street, determining it serves the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco.

Decided Jul 9, 2026.

Jul9Thu

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services CommitteeSan Francisco

Vote on liquor license transfer to Food Folk, 210 Clement St

The committee adopted a resolution determining that transferring a Type‑20 off‑sale beer and wine license to Food Folk will serve the public convenience or necessity.

PassedJul 9Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The committee adopted a resolution determining that transferring a Type‑20 off‑sale beer and wine license to Food Folk will serve the public convenience or necessity.
The resolution requests the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the license.

Why it matters

The license enables Food Folk to sell alcohol, boosting the local food‑service economy while ensuring regulatory safeguards.

Who is affected

Food Folk ownersPatrons and nearby residentsRestaurant staff

How to act

Attend: Not listed in the source document.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jul 9, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 10, 2026, 8:19 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 12:19 PM PT

Decision update

Committee motion passed

The committee passed a resolution approving the person‑to‑person, premise‑to‑premise transfer of a Type‑20 off‑sale beer and wine license to Food Folk LLC at 210 Clement Street, finding it serves the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco.

Decided Jul 9, 2026.

Jul7Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Create Municipal Finance Corp and Public Bank

The Board considered a charter amendment to establish a Municipal Finance Corporation and a public bank as nonprofit corporations, outlining their mission, principles, and governance. The amendment is slated for a public election on November 3, 2026.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 7Business & Development

Jul7Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Extend Planning Commission review of impact fee waiver by 90 days

The Board will consider a resolution extending by 90 days the time for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that exempts corner‑lot projects under the Housing Choice‑San Francisco program from development impact fees.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 7Business & Development

Jul7Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Create Municipal Finance Corp and Public Bank (Charter amendment)

Supervisors will review a charter amendment that would establish a nonprofit Municipal Finance Corporation and a Public Bank, outlining their mission, governance, and purpose. The amendment would be placed on the November 3, 2026 election ballot.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 7Business & Development

Jul6Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Reappoint William Adams to San Francisco Port Commission

The committee will consider the mayor’s nomination to reappoint William Adams to the Port Commission, with a term ending May 1, 2030. The item will be sent to the full Board as a Committee Report for July 7.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Business & Development

Jul6Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Appoint Vanessa Hartigan to San Francisco Port Commission

The committee will review the mayor’s nomination of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission, with a term ending May 1, 2030. The item will be sent to the full Board as a Committee Report for July 7.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Business & Development

What's happening

The committee will review the mayor’s nomination of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission, with a term ending May 1, 2030. The item will be sent to the full Board as a Committee Report for July 7.

Why it matters

The Port Commission guides the city’s waterfront and port operations, influencing trade and jobs.

Who is affected

port workerslocal businessescity residents

How to act

Attend: Attend the full Board meeting on July 7, 2026.

Email: Send written comments to the Clerk of the Committee at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102.

Submit comment: Send written comments to the Clerk of the Committee at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102.

Jul 6, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 8:03 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:17 PM PT

Decision update

Amended

The Rules Committee voted to recommend the mayor’s nomination of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission as amended in a committee report. This recommendation does not constitute final confirmation of the appointment.

Decided Jul 6, 2026.

Jul6Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Create Lower Haight Entertainment Zone on Haight and Fillmore Streets

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to establish an Entertainment Zone on Haight Street from Webster to Scott and on Fillmore Street from Waller to Oak, affirming the Planning Department’s CEQA determination. The item is under the 30‑day rule and will be referred to the full Board as a Committee Report.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Business & Development

Jul6Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Appoint Rich Lee to San Francisco Port Commission

The committee will review the mayor’s nomination of Rich Lee to the Port Commission, with a term ending May 1, 2030. The item will be sent to the full Board as a Committee Report for July 7.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Business & Development

Jul6Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Establish Lower Haight Entertainment Zone on Haight Street

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to create an entertainment zone on Haight Street from Webster to Scott, and on Fillmore from Waller to Oak, affirming the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Business & Development

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Business & Development

Contract amendment for Microsoft Enterprise Products

Recommended for approval

Tax credit for small hardware retailers on gross receipts

Support Bill banning retail surveillance pricing

Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 2564 to ban surveillance pricing

Create permit for cannabis cafés with on-site consumption

Multiple ordinances on entertainment zone, grant thresholds, health plans, and ferry grant

Ordinance to relocate liquor establishments and waive waste bin fees

Change mezzanine size rule to half floor area

Increase height limits in Potrero Power Station Special Use District

Vote on amended development agreement for Potrero Power Station mixed-use project

Exempt commercial-to-residential adaptive reuse from parking requirements

Vote on Vanessa Hartigan appointment to Port Commission

Amended in committee

Vote on James Pappas appointment to Redevelopment Oversight Board

Amended in committee

Vote on liquor license for The Love Potion Library, 284 Noe St

Committee motion passed

Vote on liquor license transfer to Del Rio Produce Market, 2214 Clement St

Committee motion passed

Vote on liquor license transfer to Food Folk, 210 Clement St

Committee motion passed

Create Municipal Finance Corp and Public Bank

Extend Planning Commission review of impact fee waiver by 90 days

Create Municipal Finance Corp and Public Bank (Charter amendment)

Reappoint William Adams to San Francisco Port Commission

Appoint Vanessa Hartigan to San Francisco Port Commission

Amended

Create Lower Haight Entertainment Zone on Haight and Fillmore Streets

Appoint Rich Lee to San Francisco Port Commission

Establish Lower Haight Entertainment Zone on Haight Street