Parks & Environment

What's happening

• An ordinance was passed allowing the Department of Public Works to recover city costs for cleaning up illegal dumping.
• The ordinance also affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.

Why it matters

Recovering these costs helps fund cleanup efforts and deters future illegal dumping, protecting neighborhoods and city resources.

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What's happening

• The Board approved a motion to appoint Madison Tam as an alternate member to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
• The appointment lasts for an indefinite term or until Supervisor Matt Dorsey's term ends.

Why it matters

Filling the alternate seat ensures continued representation on decisions affecting Bay area development and environmental protection.

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• The hearing on the CEQA categorical exemption for the 1200 Larkin Street electric‑vehicle fleet charging facility was tabled by operation of law.

Why it matters

Delays review of the project, affecting its timeline, potential job creation, and local environmental impact.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the joint sewer service agreement with the City of Brisbane and Guadalupe Valley Municipal Improvement District.
• The amendment extends the agreement’s duration from July 31 2025 to the earlier of December 31 2027 or until a new long‑term agreement is executed.

Why it matters

Extending the agreement ensures continued coordinated sewer service for San Francisco and the neighboring districts, preventing service interruptions.

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• The Board approved a $950,000 purchase agreement granting PG&E an easement for subsurface utilities under Visitacion Avenue and Mansell Street in John McLaren Park.
• Findings confirm the easement is consistent with the General Plan and Planning Code policies.

Why it matters

The easement allows essential utility upgrades while preserving park access and environmental standards.

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What's happening

• The ordinance amends the Planning Code to designate the Lange House at 199 Carl Street as a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and finds the designation consistent with the General Plan and priority policies.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the historic building, preserves cultural heritage, and guides future development around the site.

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What's happening

• The ordinance would amend the Planning Code to name the Born Home at 99 Divisadero Street a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public necessity findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the historic residence and guides future development around it.

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What's happening

• The ordinance would amend the Planning Code to name the Charles L. Hinkel Home at 740 Castro Street a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public necessity findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the historic house and ensures any changes respect its character.

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What's happening

• The ordinance would amend the Planning Code to name the Alexander Adams Home at 1450 Masonic Avenue a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public necessity findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status preserves the historic home and ensures any alterations respect its heritage.

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What's happening

• The Planning Code was amended to designate the Elliott M. Wilson Home at 1335 Guerrero Street as a landmark.
• The amendment affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and findings of consistency with the General Plan.

Why it matters

Designating the home as a landmark protects its historic features and guides future alterations.

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What's happening

• The ordinance amends the Planning Code to designate the Mission Congregational Church at 3689 19th Street as a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and finds public necessity, convenience, and welfare.

Why it matters

Landmark status preserves the historic church and shapes future development in the surrounding area.

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• The Planning Code was amended to designate the De Urioste Home at 181 Buena Vista Avenue East as a landmark.
• The amendment affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and findings of consistency with the General Plan.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the building’s historic character and guides future changes, preserving neighborhood heritage.

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• The ordinance would amend the Planning Code to name Engine Company No. 33 at 117 Broad Street a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public necessity findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the historic fire station and guides any future changes to the site.

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• The Planning Code was amended to designate the Duboce Triangle Greek Revival Home at 2173 15th Street as a landmark.
• The amendment affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and findings of consistency with the General Plan.

Why it matters

The landmark designation safeguards the historic architecture and influences future development in the area.

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What's happening

• The ordinance amends the Planning Code to designate Holy Innocents Church at 455 Fair Oaks Street as a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and finds public necessity, convenience, and welfare.

Why it matters

Landmark designation protects the historic church and guides any alterations or nearby development.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The ordinance amends the Planning Code to designate the John J. Clark House at 210 Douglass Street as a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and finds public necessity, convenience, and welfare.

Why it matters

Landmark status safeguards the historic house and influences future land use decisions nearby.

Who is affected

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• The ordinance amends the Planning Code to designate the Guerrero Street Double Stick Eastlake Home at 1415-1417 Guerrero Street as a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and finds public necessity, convenience, and welfare.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the historic building and guides future development around it.

Who is affected

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• The ordinance amends the Planning Code to designate the Fernando Nelson Home at 701 Castro Street as a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and finds the designation consistent with the General Plan and priority policies.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the historic building, preserves cultural heritage, and guides future development around the site.

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• The Planning Code was amended to designate the Early Haight Ashbury Farmhouse at 11 Piedmont Street as a landmark.
• The amendment affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and findings of consistency with the General Plan.

Why it matters

Landmark status helps preserve the cultural and architectural significance of the historic farmhouse.

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• The Planning Code was amended to designate the Engine Company No. 44 / Adams-Van Hoesen House at 3816 22nd Street as a landmark.
• The amendment affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and findings of consistency with the General Plan.

Why it matters

Landmark status preserves the historic firehouse and adjacent house, maintaining cultural heritage and influencing future use.

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• The ordinance amends the Planning Code to designate the Henry Street Rowhouses at 191-197 Henry Street as a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and finds public necessity, convenience, and welfare.

Why it matters

Landmark status preserves the historic rowhouses and influences any future changes to the site.

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What's happening

• The ordinance would let the Department of Public Works seek reimbursement for costs of cleaning illegal dumping through administrative enforcement proceedings against persons responsible for the illegal dumping.
• It also affirms the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Why it matters

Recovering these costs reduces the burden on taxpayers and creates a deterrent against illegal dumping.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The ordinance would amend the Planning Code to name the Charles Katz Home at 1200 Dolores Street a landmark.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and public necessity findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status safeguards the historic home and influences any future modifications.

Who is affected

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• The ordinance adds the House of Latin Rock at 2880 25th Street to the city’s list of landmarks.
• It confirms the Planning Department’s CEQA finding and that the designation meets the General Plan and priority policies.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the building’s historic character and guides future changes or development.

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