Land Use and Transportation Committee

What's happening

• Developers can satisfy street‑tree planting requirements through payment of an in‑lie fee or by providing alternative landscaping.
• Accessory dwelling units are exempt from the street‑tree planting requirement.
• Appeals to the Board of Appeals for hazardous tree removals by city departments are eliminated, and a separate Adopt‑A‑Tree fund account will receive the in‑lie fees.

Why it matters

It changes how trees are protected and funded, affecting the city’s canopy, development costs, and the ability to build ADUs.

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What's happening

• The committee reported a resolution of intent to begin undergrounding utilities on Homestead Street between 24th and 25th Streets.
• The report includes findings that undergrounding at this location benefits the public.
• No immediate vote is required; the item is presented as a committee report.

Why it matters

Undergrounding utilities can improve street aesthetics, reduce outages, and increase safety for pedestrians and drivers.

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What's happening

• The committee approved a resolution to name a portion of Bartlett Street “Carlota Texidor del Portillo Way.”
• The naming honors Dr. Carlota Texidor del Portillo for her role in establishing City College’s Mission campus.
• The designated segment runs between 21st Street and 22nd Street.

Why it matters

Naming the street publicly honors a local leader and helps preserve community history; it also updates signage for navigation.

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What's happening

• The city will accept irrevocable offers of street and sidewalk improvements for the Hunters View HOPE SF Project Phase 2 on Catalina, Fairfax, Ingalls, Innes, Ironwood, and Middle Point streets.
• The city will also accept dedication of real property along Fairfax, Ironwood, and Middle Point for public use and will set official street grades, sidewalk widths, and right‑of‑way dimensions.

Why it matters

It determines how new streets and sidewalks will be built and maintained, directly shaping the neighborhood’s walkability and safety.

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• The committee is reviewing an ordinance to amend the landmark designation for the Turk and Taylor Streets Intersection and the site known as the ‘Site of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot’.
• The amendment would expand the designated area to include the entire building at 101‑121 Taylor Street and extend the period of significance.
• The Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination is being affirmed.

Why it matters

Changing the landmark boundaries adds historic protection to the building and can affect future redevelopment or alterations.

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