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 Departmentβs determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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.
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.
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.
The ordinance was duplicated for further consideration by the Rules Committee, indicating its progression through the legislative process.
The Rules Committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for further consideration, reflecting input from various stakeholders.
The Planning Department provided a response affirming the ordinance's compliance with CEQA, which was crucial for its advancement.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, officially establishing the new entertainment zones.
Mayor Lurie approved the ordinance, finalizing its enactment and allowing the establishment of the entertainment zones.
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