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In plain English

This resolution allows Grocery Outlet Inc. at 350 Bay Street to transfer a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits, determining it benefits the public in San Francisco. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Grocery Outlet Inc, located at 350 Bay Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

Introduced: Jul 18, 2025
Final action: Oct 6, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a request by Grocery Outlet Inc. for a liquor license transfer at 350 Bay Street, which required reviews by city departments to ensure public convenience and necessity.

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Liquor License Application SubmittedJuly 17, 2025
Grocery Outlet Inc.

Grocery Outlet Inc. submitted a request for a person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general liquor license to operate at 350 Bay Street.

PCN Request 071725
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Referral to Planning and Police DepartmentsJuly 23, 2025
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk of the Board referred the liquor license application to the Planning and Police Departments for review regarding public convenience or necessity.

PCN Referral 072325
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Planning Department ReviewJuly 28, 2025
Planning Department

The Planning Department reviewed the application and confirmed that the area is properly zoned for the proposed use, recommending approval.

Planning Response 072825
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Police Department ResponseAugust 6, 2025
Police Department

The Police Department filed a response indicating no protests or letters of support and recommended approval with conditions to monitor loitering.

Police Department Report โ€“ 080625
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Committee RecommendationSeptember 11, 2025
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The committee prepared and recommended the resolution for the liquor license transfer, endorsing the recommendations from the Planning and Police Departments.

Leg Final
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Resolution AdoptedSeptember 30, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution determining that the liquor license transfer serves the public convenience or necessity.

Leg Final
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Mayor ApprovalOctober 6, 2025
Mayor

The Mayor approved the resolution, allowing the liquor license transfer to proceed.

Leg Final

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Document trail
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Planning Response 072825
SF Planning Department
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How they voted

PREPARED IN COMMITTEE AS A RESOLUTION
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee ยท Sep 11, 2025Pass
3-0
RECOMMENDED
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee ยท Sep 11, 2025Pass
3-0

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardJul 17, 2025
ยทRECEIVED
PresidentJul 18, 2025
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardJul 23, 2025
โ†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentJul 28, 2025
ยทRESPONSE RECEIVED
Police DepartmentAug 6, 2025
ยทRESPONSE RECEIVED
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services CommitteeSep 11, 2025
โœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
ยทPREPARED IN COMMITTEE AS A RESOLUTIONPass
Board of SupervisorsSep 30, 2025
โœ“ADOPTEDPass
MayorOct 6, 2025
โœ“APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardDec 17, 2025
ยทTRANSMITTED