Housing

What's happening

• The Board adopted a resolution supporting Proposition 1 and determined it is an administrative action not subject to CEQA.

Why it matters

The bond would fund affordable housing for veterans, helping address housing shortages for those who served.

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• The ordinance requires online listings and lease agreements to disclose the total estimated monthly cost, including rent and any required fees.
• It lets tenants terminate leases early without penalty if disclosures are missing and limits landlord evictions for undisclosed fees.

Why it matters

Clear cost information prevents hidden fees and gives renters the ability to make informed housing choices.

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• The ordinance would lower the minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms in existing buildings to seven feet.
• It would lower the minimum height for other rooms to six feet eight inches.
• It also affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.

Why it matters

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• The city is proposing an ordinance that bars landlords from evicting tenants who owe less than the local fair market rent amount.
• The ordinance also removes outdated provisions from the Administrative Code.

Why it matters

It protects renters from losing their homes over small rent shortfalls, helping maintain housing stability.

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• The committee will hold a hearing to investigate mass evictions, habitability issues, affordable housing recertification, payment processing, and resident safety at the named apartments.
• Representatives from Domus Management Company, the cooperative board, the Allen Community Development Corporation, HUD, and the San Francisco Human Rights Commission are requested to report.

Why it matters

Mass evictions and habitability problems threaten the safety and stability of renters in affordable housing, affecting low‑income families and community wellbeing.

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• Received and filed a report from the Planning and Development Department regarding proposed amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code and Coastal Zoning Ordinance.
• Provided feedback to staff regarding the proposed amendments.
• Determined the recommended actions are not a project subject to CEQA.

Why it matters

The amendments could speed up ministerial permitting, affecting developers, businesses, and residents who need permits.

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• The Board adopted a resolution urging the Planning Department to provide a status report on the equity‑oriented policy actions from the 2022 Housing Element.
• The report will detail progress toward affordable‑housing and equity goals.

Why it matters

It ensures the city tracks and advances policies aimed at fair housing and equity for low‑income residents.

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• The Board approved an amended development agreement for the Potrero Power Station mixed‑use project.
• The agreement updates the project’s housing, transportation, and phasing plans and waives certain code provisions.

Why it matters

The project will add new housing, jobs, and infrastructure to the Potrero area, shaping the neighborhood’s future.

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• The Board adopted a resolution responding to the 2025‑2026 Civil Grand Jury Report on homelessness services.
• The resolution urges the Mayor to implement the report’s findings and recommendations through department heads and the annual budget.

Why it matters

It pushes city leadership to improve data, oversight, and services for people experiencing homelessness.

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