San Francisco business & development decisions

Jul6Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Create Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone in San Francisco

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.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Business & Development

What's happening

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.

Why it matters

The zone would allow more nightlife businesses and could affect noise, safety, and local businesses.

Who is affected

local businessesresidentsnightlife patrons

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.

Jul 6, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 7, 2026, 8:34 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:17 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

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.

Jul6Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Create Affordable Grocery Fund

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.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Business & Development

Jul6Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Create Lower Haight Entertainment Zone

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.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Business & Development

Jul2Thu

Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeSan Francisco

Vote on Inclusionary Housing program changes and fee reductions

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.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 2Housing

Jun30Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Exempt Commercial-to-Residential Adaptive Reuse from Parking Rules

The Board is asked to amend the Planning Code to waive parking, car‑share, and loading requirements for commercial‑to‑residential adaptive‑reuse projects.

Info onlyJun 30Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jun30Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Vote on Amended Development Agreement for Potrero Power Station

The Board is asked to approve an amended and restated development agreement for the Potrero Power Station mixed‑use project.

Info onlyJun 30Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jun30Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Amend Potrero Power Station SUD Height and Use Rules

The Board is asked to amend the Planning Code and Zoning Map for the Potrero Power Station Special Use District.

Info onlyJun 30Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jun30Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Continue charter amendment for Municipal Finance Corp. and public bank

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.

TabledComment period has passedJun 30Business & Development

Jun29Mon

Land Use and Transportation CommitteeSan Francisco

Vote on Cannabis Café Permit Ordinance

The ordinance creates a new permit type for cannabis cafés, allowing on‑premises consumption.

PassedJun 29Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The ordinance creates a new permit type for cannabis cafés, allowing on‑premises consumption.
It exempts cannabis cafés from the city smoking ban and the employee smoking‑room requirement.
It sets a $2,000 application fee, $3,000 first‑year license fee, and limits eligibility to existing cannabis retailers.

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

cannabis café ownerscannabis café employeescannabis café customersnearby residents

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.

Jun 29, 2026, 1:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Sep 21, 2026, 12:26 PM PT

Decision update

Amended in committee

The item “Vote on Cannabis Café Permit Ordinance” was amended in committee.

Decided Jun 29, 2026.

Jun29Mon

Land Use and Transportation CommitteeSan Francisco

Create permit type for cannabis cafés with on-site consumption

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.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 29Business & Development

Jun29Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Create Lower Haight Entertainment Zone

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.

Under discussionComment period has passedJun 29Business & Development

Jun29Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Create Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone

The committee will review an ordinance to establish an Entertainment Zone on Chestnut Street and adjacent streets, affirming the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.

Under discussionComment period has passedJun 29Business & Development

Jun25Thu

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Proposition J Contract Certification for New services

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.

PassedComment period has passedJun 25Business & Development

Jun25Thu

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Proposition J Contract Certification for Previously Approved services

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.

PassedComment period has passedJun 25Business & Development

Jun24Wed

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Contract out adult probation and health security services

The Controller certified that private contractors can perform adult probation and public health security services at a lower cost.

PassedJun 24Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The Controller certified that private contractors can perform adult probation and public health security services at a lower cost.
The Board approved a resolution concurring with that certification.

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

taxpayersadults on probationpublic health patients

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.

Jun 24, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Sep 28, 2026, 1:23 PM PT

Decision update

Approved with amendments

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.

Jun24Wed

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Contract out Materials Testing and Inspection services

The Controller certified that private contractors can perform Materials Testing and Inspection Services at a lower cost.

Info onlyJun 24Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The Controller certified that private contractors can perform Materials Testing and Inspection Services at a lower cost.
The meeting was recessed, so the resolution was not adopted.

Why it matters

Without adoption, the services remain under current arrangements, maintaining existing costs and staffing.

Who is affected

taxpayersDepartment of Public Workspotential contractors

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.

Jun 24, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Sep 28, 2026, 1:23 PM PT

Decision update

Committee motion passed

The committee passed a motion to kill the resolution that would have contracted out Materials Testing and Inspection Services, but this is not final Board approval.

Decided Jun 24, 2026.

Jun24Wed

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Contract out multiple city services to private contractors

The Controller certified that private contractors can perform the listed services at a lower cost.

PassedJun 24Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jun24Wed

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Public comment on 2026-28 city budget

The committee opened a public comment period for residents to give testimony on the Annual Appropriation and Salary Ordinances for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028. Speakers were limited to one minute each, with interpretation available in Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 24Budget & Taxes

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Amend Port agreement to drop $50,000 monthly fee

The Board is authorizing the Port of San Francisco to execute the First Amendment to Management Agreement 16114 with Pasha Automotive Services.

PassedJun 23Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Hearing on interim zoning controls for outdoor laboratory uses

The Board will receive a six‑month report on interim zoning controls for outdoor laboratory uses in the PDR‑1‑G district.

Info onlyJun 23Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Ordinance creating Downtown Market Street Entertainment Zone

The Board received an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an entertainment zone on Market Street and adjacent streets.

Info onlyJun 23Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The Board received an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an entertainment zone on Market Street and adjacent streets.
The zone defines a specific area for entertainment‑related activities.

Why it matters

It shapes downtown nightlife, impacting local businesses and public safety in the area.

Who is affected

local businessesnightlife patronsnearby residents

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.

Jun 23, 2026, 2:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Sep 28, 2026, 1:41 PM PT

Decision update

Referred

The item “Ordinance creating Downtown Market Street Entertainment Zone” was referred.

Decided Jun 23, 2026.

Jun23Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Vote on Port lease for JPPF 1300 Battery restaurant

The board considered a resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L‑17390 with JPPF 1300 Battery, L.P. for restaurant space at 1300 Battery Street.

PassedJun 23Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jun22Mon

Budget and Appropriations CommitteeSan Francisco

Proposition J Contract Certification for Contracted-Out services

The resolution concurs with the Controller’s certification that a range of city services—such as security, custodial, and food services—can be performed by private contractors at lower cost than city employees.

Under discussionComment period has passedJun 22Business & Development

Jun22Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone Ordinance

A draft ordinance proposes creating an Entertainment Zone on Chestnut Street and adjacent streets, defining its boundaries from Divisadero to Fillmore and other blocks, and confirming the Planning Department’s environmental review.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 22Business & Development

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Create Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone in San Francisco

Passed

Create Affordable Grocery Fund

Create Lower Haight Entertainment Zone

Vote on Inclusionary Housing program changes and fee reductions

Exempt Commercial-to-Residential Adaptive Reuse from Parking Rules

Vote on Amended Development Agreement for Potrero Power Station

Amend Potrero Power Station SUD Height and Use Rules

Continue charter amendment for Municipal Finance Corp. and public bank

Vote on Cannabis Café Permit Ordinance

Amended in committee

Create permit type for cannabis cafés with on-site consumption

Create Lower Haight Entertainment Zone

Create Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone

Proposition J Contract Certification for New services

Proposition J Contract Certification for Previously Approved services

Contract out adult probation and health security services

Approved with amendments

Contract out Materials Testing and Inspection services

Committee motion passed

Contract out multiple city services to private contractors

Public comment on 2026-28 city budget

Amend Port agreement to drop $50,000 monthly fee

Hearing on interim zoning controls for outdoor laboratory uses

Ordinance creating Downtown Market Street Entertainment Zone

Referred

Vote on Port lease for JPPF 1300 Battery restaurant

Proposition J Contract Certification for Contracted-Out services

Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone Ordinance