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In plain English

The ordinance creates several designated entertainment zones in San Francisco, including areas on Valencia Street, Pier 39, Folsom Street, Ellis Street, Yosemite Avenue, Hayes Valley, and Yerba Buena Lane. It also includes clarifications and affirms the Planning Department's environmental review.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Valencia Street Entertainment Zone, on Valencia Street between 16th Street and 21st Street; the Pier 39 Entertainment Zone, on and around Pier 39, including the northern waterfront of The Embarcadero, between The Embarcadero on the south, Kearny Street on the east, Powell Street on the west, and the San Francisco shoreline on the north; the Folsom Street Entertainment Zone, on Folsom Street between 7th Street and 8th Street, Hallam Street between Folsom Street and Brush Place, and Langton Street between Folsom Street and Decker Alley; the Ellis Street Entertainment Zone, on Ellis Street between Stockton Street and Powell Street; the Yosemite Avenue Entertainment Zone, on Yosemite Avenue, between Mendell Street and 3rd Street, and Lane Street, between 3rd Street and Armstrong Avenue; the Hayes Valley Entertainment Zone, in the area bounded by Franklin Street from Grove to Market Streets, Market Street from Franklin to Haight Streets, Haight Street from Market Street to Octavia Boulevard, Octavia Boulevard from Haight to Fell Streets, Fell Street from Octavia Boulevard to Laguna Street, Laguna Street from Fell to Grove Streets, and Grove Street from Laguna to Franklin Streets, and on Gough Street from Grove to McAllister Streets; and the Yerba Buena Lane Downtown Activation Location, on Yerba Buena Lane between Market Street and Mission Street, and on the northern side of Mission Street only, excluding the public street portion of Mission Street, between Yerba Buena Lane and 3rd Street, including Jessie Square; making clarifying amendments; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Introduced: Apr 20, 2025
Final action: Jun 27, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation to create multiple entertainment zones in San Francisco originated from a need to enhance local nightlife and economic activity, following prior discussions and recommendations from city departments.

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Introduction of the OrdinanceApril 8, 2025
Mayor Lurie

Mayor Lurie submitted a memo to the Board of Supervisors proposing the creation of several entertainment zones, including Valencia Street and Pier 39, to enhance local nightlife and economic activity.

Mayor memo
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CEQA DeterminationApril 14, 2025
Victor Young, Clerk of the Rules Committee

A CEQA determination was made, indicating that the proposed ordinance would not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, allowing it to proceed without extensive environmental review.

ceqa determination
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Duplication of OrdinanceApril 20, 2025
Rules Committee

The ordinance was duplicated for further consideration by the Rules Committee, indicating its progression through the legislative process.

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Amendments and RecommendationsJune 2, 2025
Rules Committee

The Rules Committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for further consideration, reflecting input from various stakeholders.

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Response ReceivedJune 5, 2025
Planning Department

The Planning Department provided a response affirming the ordinance's compliance with CEQA, which was crucial for its advancement.

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First Reading PassedJune 17, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

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Final PassageJune 24, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, officially establishing the new entertainment zones.

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Mayor's ApprovalJune 27, 2025
Mayor Lurie

Mayor Lurie approved the ordinance, finalizing its enactment and allowing the establishment of the entertainment zones.

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Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

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Leg Dig Ver1
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Leg Dig Ver2
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CEQA Referral v2 060225
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Determination v2 060425
Environmental review (CEQA)
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How they voted

Legislative journey

Rules CommitteeApr 20, 2025 – Jun 2, 2025
Β·DUPLICATED
β†·CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass
β†·CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
Clerk of the BoardJun 2, 2025
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentJun 5, 2025
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Rules CommitteeJun 9, 2025
βœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJun 17, 2025 – Jun 24, 2025
βœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorJun 27, 2025
βœ“APPROVED