Business & Development

What's happening

• The resolution retroactively approves Amendment No.4 to increase the grant contract by $1,500,000, total up to $16,779,999.
• The amendment covers the period July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2026 and authorizes the Executive Director to make further non‑material amendments.

Why it matters

It expands funding for programs that help local businesses recover economically.

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• The resolution retroactively authorizes the Office of Cannabis to accept and spend a grant up to $2,169,952.
• The grant and any earned interest may be used for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program from April 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027.

Why it matters

Provides funding to support equity initiatives in the local cannabis industry.

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• Resolution imposes interim zoning controls for 18 months requiring a Conditional Use permit for new convenience stores in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEPA determination and findings of consistency with Planning Code priorities.

Why it matters

Controls new retail development in a safety‑sensitive area, influencing neighborhood character and safety.

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• The city is amending the Administrative Code to create the Downtown Hospitality Zone covering a defined area.
• The zone authorizes outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages during events.

Why it matters

It authorizes outdoor alcohol consumption, which can boost commercial activity and affect residents and public safety.

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What's happening

• A Type‑21 off‑sale liquor license is being transferred to Harlan Records at 447 Bush Street/18 Harlan Place.
• The City requests the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department to impose conditions on the new license.

Why it matters

Approving the license adds an off‑sale alcohol retailer, influencing neighborhood access to alcohol and local commerce.

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• A Type‑20 off‑sale beer and wine license is being transferred to Castro Bottle Shop at 2306 Market Street.
• The City requests the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department to impose conditions on the new license.

Why it matters

Approving the license adds an off‑sale beer and wine retailer, impacting local access to alcohol and neighborhood business.

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• A Type‑48 on‑sale liquor license is being transferred to Indie Darling at 537 Stevenson Street.
• The City requests the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department to impose conditions on the new license.

Why it matters

Approving the license allows a new venue to serve alcohol, affecting local economy and neighborhood activity.

Who is affected

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