This hearing is to get updates on the seismic retrofit options for the Millennium Tower at 301 Mission Street. The Department of Building Inspection and the project sponsor will provide reports based on public documents related to the project.
Hearing to receive progress updates on the seismic retrofit plan options for 301 Mission Street (also known as the Millennium Tower), based on public documents obtained by the Board of Supervisors and archived in File No. 160975; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection and project sponsor to report.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about the seismic retrofit plan for the Millennium Tower, prompted by ongoing settlement issues and public scrutiny.
Robert Pyke published an article titled 'The Proposed Millennium Tower Fix is a Farce,' expressing concerns about the proposed retrofit's complexity and potential flaws.
Supervisor Peskin introduced a hearing request to receive updates on the seismic retrofit plan for 301 Mission Street, based on public documents archived in File No. 160975.
The hearing request was referred to the Department of Building Inspection for their input and report on the retrofit progress.
The committee held a hearing to discuss the status of the retrofit, during which concerns about construction impacts and settlement were raised.
DBI reported that the Millennium Tower remains structurally sound and habitable, while monitoring ongoing settlement and tilt during the retrofit.
The hearing file was filed pursuant to Board rules, indicating the conclusion of the legislative process for this item.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
