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In plain English

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to terminate its lease agreements with Scoma’s Restaurant for specific premises along Al Scoma Way. It also permits the Executive Director to make minor amendments to the termination agreement as needed, without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with Scoma’s Restaurant, Incorporated, a California corporation for Port Lease No. L-9170 and Port Lease No. L-9175 between the Port of San Francisco and Scoma’s Restaurant, for premises along Al Scoma Way over bay waters (“Smokehouse”), effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Mutual Termination Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

Introduced: Jun 17, 2025
Final action: Aug 5, 2025
Sponsors: Danny Sauter
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to terminate leases for the deteriorating Smokehouse structure operated by Scoma's Restaurant due to safety concerns and financial infeasibility.

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Smokehouse Red-Tagged2019
Port of San Francisco

The Smokehouse was deemed unsafe and red-tagged, leading to the cessation of operations by the sub-tenant.

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Approval of Mutual Termination AgreementApril 22, 2025
Port Commission

The Port Commission approved the Mutual Termination Agreement to terminate the leases for the Smokehouse, allowing for demolition without a termination fee.

PRT Comm Reso No. 25-22 041825
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Recommendation for TerminationApril 18, 2025
Port Commission

Port staff recommended the termination of the leases due to the financial inability of Scoma's to redevelop the Smokehouse and the need for demolition for safety and planning purposes.

PRT Memo and PRT Comm Reso No. 25-22 041825
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Committee RecommendationJuly 23, 2025
Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for the Mutual Termination Agreement.

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Resolution AdoptedJuly 29, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Mutual Termination Agreement.

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Mayor's ApprovalAugust 5, 2025
Mayor

The Mayor approved the resolution for the Mutual Termination Agreement.

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Received from DepartmentAugust 11, 2025
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk of the Board received the executed Mutual Termination Agreement from the Port Department.

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Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentJun 17, 2025
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeJul 23, 2025
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 29, 2025
ADOPTEDPass
MayorAug 5, 2025
APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardAug 11, 2025
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT