The ordinance approves a 25-year lease for the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club at 502 and 504 Jefferson Street, with rent based on a percentage of their gross receipts. It also waives the usual market rent requirements and includes provisions for public access to the property.
Ordinance approving a lease between the City and County of San Francisco and Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club, a California non-profit corporation, for City property located at 502 and 504 Jefferson Street, with an annual rent of 10% of all gross receipts that are not derived from its annual Dolphin Day and 4% of all gross receipts that are derived from its annual Dolphin Day, for a term of 25 years with an option to extend for 24 years, and general public access requirements; waiving the Administrative Code’s market rent determination requirement that otherwise would apply to this lease; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to renew and update the lease agreement for the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club, ensuring continued public access and recreational use of the property.
The Commission adopted Resolution No. 2106-005 recommending the Board of Supervisors approve a new lease agreement with the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club.
A Memorandum of Understanding was established between the Recreation and Park Commission and the Port Commission regarding the use of submerged lands for the Dolphin Club's dock.
Supervisor Stefani introduced the ordinance to approve the lease between the City and the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club.
The Planning Department determined that the lease agreement was not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the ordinance for approval.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance approving the lease.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the lease agreement with the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record