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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.
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.
The committee is reviewing an ordinance to establish an entertainment zone on Chestnut Street from Divisadero to Fillmore, and on adjacent streets. The chair plans to move the item to the full Board as a Committee Report for July 7.
What's happening
Why it matters
The zone would allow more nightlife businesses and could affect noise, safety, and local businesses.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the full Board meeting on July 7, 2026.
Email: Send written comments to the Clerk of the Board at victor.young@sfgov.org.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk’s office before the hearing.
Decision update
The Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone on the specified streets and to update cross‑references to the Transportation Code, while affirming the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The committee is reviewing an initiative ordinance to amend the Administrative Code and create a fund for affordable, nutritious food. The ordinance would be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for voter approval.
The committee is reviewing an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code and establish an Entertainment Zone on Haight Street from Webster to Scott and on Fillmore Street from Waller to Oak. The Chair plans to refer the item to the full Board as a Committee Report for July 7.
The committee considered an ordinance to amend the Planning Code, reducing requirements for the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program for projects of 25 units or more and eliminating them for smaller projects. The changes also allow developers to dedicate land instead of paying fees and modify impact fee requirements. The ordinance includes conforming updates to the Building and Administrative Codes.
The Board is asked to amend the Planning Code to waive parking, car‑share, and loading requirements for commercial‑to‑residential adaptive‑reuse projects.
The Board is asked to approve an amended and restated development agreement for the Potrero Power Station mixed‑use project.
The Board is asked to amend the Planning Code and Zoning Map for the Potrero Power Station Special Use District.
Supervisors considered a charter amendment to create a Municipal Finance Corporation and a public bank as nonprofit corporations, outlining their mission, principles, and governance. The amendment is scheduled for a future election on November 3, 2026.
The Department of Planning and Development will present a report about the Stanford University Community Plan and associated housing in-lieu fees. The committee will discuss the findings but no vote is indicated.
The ordinance creates a new permit type for cannabis cafés, allowing on‑premises consumption.
What's happening
Why it matters
It allows cannabis cafés to operate, changes smoking regulations, and generates city revenue through fees, affecting local businesses and nearby residents.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The item “Vote on Cannabis Café Permit Ordinance” was amended in committee.
Decided Jun 29, 2026.
A new ordinance would establish a cannabis café permit, allowing licensed businesses to sell cannabis for consumption on the premises, waive the smoking ban, and set application and license fees.
The committee will consider an ordinance to designate a new Entertainment Zone on Haight Street and Fillmore Street, with the Planning Department’s CEQA approval.
The committee will review an ordinance to establish an Entertainment Zone on Chestnut Street and adjacent streets, affirming the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
Commission members will discuss and vote to adopt the updated work plan that outlines priorities and projects for the next fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
The work plan guides how the commission allocates resources and addresses land‑use, housing, and transportation issues that impact the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person or via Zoom using the provided link.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve revised Planning Commission Work Plan FY 2026‑2027” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony and decide whether to accept or reject Stanford University's annual compliance report required by its 2000 General Use Permit.
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision determines if Stanford continues to meet land‑use conditions that affect surrounding neighborhoods and future development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person or via Zoom using the link above.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the email before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on Stanford University Annual Report No. 25” passed unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The committee recommended a resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that new department services—such as Protective Services for Adult Probation and Materials Testing for Public Works—can be performed by private contractors at lower cost.
The committee recommended a resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that certain department services can be performed by private contractors at lower cost than city employees.
A public hearing will be held for a zoning application at 700-810 East Middlefield Road and 1100-1200 Maude Avenue.
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision could change land‑use rules, affecting nearby residents and businesses.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join Zoom at https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/85261011237 or dial (669) 900-9128, Webinar ID 852 6101 1237, raise hand when you want to speak.
Email: mep@mountainview.gov
Submit comment: Public comment can be given during the hearing by raising hand in Zoom or dialing *9 and pressing *6 to unmute.
Decision update
The zoning board voted to conditionally approve the LinkedIn Corporation’s zoning request for 700‑810 East Middlefield Road and 1100‑1200 Maude Avenue, and also approved the Lombard Doggy Daycare proposal at 1132 Independence Avenue. These approvals are final under the board’s conditional approval authority.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
A public hearing will be held for a zoning application at 1132 Independence Avenue.
The Zoning Administrator will consider approving a Conditional Use Permit to operate an animal service establishment, including overnight boarding, in an existing 3,125‑sq‑ft industrial building on a 0.32‑acre site at 1132 Independence Avenue.
The Zoning Administrator will recommend to City Council a five‑year extension of Phase 2 of a roughly 429,491‑square‑foot office development on a 28.7‑acre site at East Middlefield Road and SR‑237 Frontage Road. The staff report also recommends certifying the project’s Environmental Impact Report as complete under CEQA.
The Controller certified that private contractors can perform adult probation and public health security services at a lower cost.
What's happening
Why it matters
Lower‑cost contracting may reduce expenses for the city while changing how probation and health security services are delivered.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Email: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Submit comment: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee voted to recommend the resolution, as amended, to the Board of Supervisors; this recommendation is not a final approval.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
