Parks & Environment

What's happening

• The Department of Public Works may accept and spend up to $1,000,000 grant from the 2025 Budget Act administered by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
• The money will fund the Sunset Boulevard Recycled Water Irrigation Improvement Project and waive indirect cost inclusion.

Why it matters

It funds a water‑saving irrigation upgrade, reducing water use and costs while improving sustainability on Sunset Boulevard.

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• Resolution was approved to authorize the General Manager to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.B for up to $15,000,000.
• The contract provides as‑needed environmental review services under CEQA and NEPA for seven years starting October 14, 2026.

Why it matters

It lets the city obtain required environmental permits for projects, ensuring compliance and protecting community health.

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• The City will amend the Labor and Employment Code to require prevailing wages on all city contracts and grants for street‑cleaning services.
• The amendment applies to any future street‑cleaning contracts and related grant funding.

Why it matters

Requiring prevailing wages ensures fair pay for workers and can increase the cost of street‑cleaning contracts, affecting the city budget.

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• Resolution was approved to authorize the General Manager to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.D for up to $15,000,000.
• The contract provides as‑needed environmental review services under CEQA and NEPA for seven years starting October 14, 2026.

Why it matters

It lets the city obtain required environmental permits for projects, ensuring compliance and protecting community health.

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• Resolution was approved to authorize the General Manager to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.A for up to $15,000,000.
• The contract provides as‑needed environmental review services under CEQA and NEPA for seven years starting October 14, 2026.

Why it matters

It lets the city obtain required environmental permits for projects, ensuring compliance and protecting community health.

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• Resolution was approved to authorize the General Manager to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.C for up to $15,000,000.
• The contract provides as‑needed environmental review services under CEQA and NEPA for seven years starting October 14, 2026.

Why it matters

It lets the city obtain required environmental permits for projects, ensuring compliance and protecting community health.

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• Resolution was approved to authorize the General Manager to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.E for up to $15,000,000.
• The contract provides as‑needed environmental review services under CEQA and NEPA for seven years starting October 14, 2026.

Why it matters

It lets the city obtain required environmental permits for projects, ensuring compliance and protecting community health.

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• The ordinance lets developers satisfy street‑tree planting requirements by paying an in‑lieu fee or using alternative landscaping.
• It exempts accessory dwelling units from street‑tree planting requirements.
• It removes Board of Appeals jurisdiction over hazardous tree removals performed by city departments.

Why it matters

It changes how new development contributes to the city’s tree canopy, reduces costs for ADU owners, and streamlines hazardous‑tree removal processes.

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• The ordinance orders the vacation of a portion of Oscar Alley to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority for a nominal fee.
• It narrows sidewalk widths on Folsom Street between Essex and 2nd Streets and on Clementina Street between 1st and 2nd Streets.

Why it matters

Vacating the street and adjusting sidewalks enables development of the park under the highway ramp and alters pedestrian pathways.

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• The board approved Christopher Simi’s appointment to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, term ending July 1 2030.
• The motion was recorded as a committee report.

Why it matters

This adds a member who will influence sanitation and street policies affecting city services and residents.

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• The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Lange House as a landmark.
• The ordinance affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and findings of public necessity.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the historic building and guides future development around it.

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• The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Engine Company No. 33 as a landmark.
• The ordinance affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and findings of public necessity.

Why it matters

Landmark status preserves the historic fire station and influences any future changes to the site.

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What's happening

• The ordinance changes the Public Works Code to let developers satisfy street‑tree planting requirements by paying an in‑lie fee.
• It exempts accessory dwelling units from street‑tree planting requirements.
• It eliminates Board of Appeals appeals for hazardous tree removals by city departments and creates a separate Adopt‑A‑Tree Fund account for the fees.

Why it matters

It gives developers a flexible way to meet tree requirements, provides new funding for tree planting, and streamlines removal of hazardous trees.

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• The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Phoenix Brewery at 552 Noe Street as a landmark.
• The designation follows the Planning Code’s Article 10 standards and CEQA findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the historic brewery building from demolition or unsuitable changes, preserving the area’s cultural heritage.

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