Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Park Code to establish new recreation and open space by restricting private vehicles at all times on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, subject to the City obtaining certain required approvals; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; and reaffirming the existing restriction of private vehicles on the Great Highway Extension."

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City temporarily limited private vehicle traffic on the Upper Great Highway to provide safe open space for recreation.

The City modified the vehicular restrictions to apply only between Fridays at noon and Mondays at 6 a.m., and on holidays.

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 258-22, which ratified the pandemic-related restrictions and limited private vehicles from the Upper Great Highway on a pilot basis until December 31, 2025.

The Board restricted private vehicles from a portion of the Great Highway Extension to allow for managed retreat and restoration efforts.

The proposed Initiative Ordinance was submitted to the Board of Supervisors for consideration to be placed on the November 5, 2024 ballot.

The Planning Department determined that CEQA does not apply to the measure submitted by the Supervisors.

The Rules Committee heard the proposed Initiative Ordinance and filed it for further action.

The Clerk of the Board transmitted the Initiative Ordinance to the Department of Elections for placement on the ballot.