So the net result is that the city can play whatever games they want with you, cause any amount of monetary loss, and you have no recourse.
I love this area, and I used to love San Francisco, but right now I think it's time to leave. I simply cannot feel safe in a place where the city is allowed to jerk you around in circles and never be responsible for their actions. I've been here 14 years, I think it's time to leave.