Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) authorize the Recreation and Park Department to add a cost recovery surcharge to the fees for the use of City golf courses, outdoor event facilities, picnic areas, and athletic fields, to help cover stormwater and other costs related to maintaining those City properties; 2) increase golf course fees by increasing the San Francisco resident rates at certain courses, by increasing the cost of golf cards that entitle Pacifica residents to resident discounts at Sharp Park, by adjusting weekend hours, and by limiting resident senior discounts to weekdays; 3) require the Recreation and Park Department on an ongoing basis to post and update on its website the golf course fees in lieu of listing those fees in the Park Code; and 4) make various clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The Mayor's Office submitted the proposed budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27, including a request for a 30-day waiver for the legislation related to cost recovery for park facilities.

The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The Clerk of the Board referred the ordinance to the Planning Department for review and determination under CEQA.

The Budget and Appropriations Committee amended the ordinance to include specific changes to golf course fees and cost recovery surcharges.

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, which included the amendments made by the Budget and Appropriations Committee.

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which will implement cost recovery surcharges for the use of city golf courses and other park facilities.

The Mayor approved the ordinance, allowing the Recreation and Park Department to implement the new fee structures.