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In plain English

The ordinance vacates parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to allow for the development of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also ensures that utility access rights are maintained and transfers the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.

Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Introduced: Jul 29, 2025
Final action: Jan 23, 2026
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to develop a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue, prompting the vacation of certain streets.

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Approval of Property AcquisitionApril 19, 2022
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the acquisition of various properties for the Fire Department training facility in Resolution No. 162-22.

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Adoption of Environmental ReviewFebruary 8, 2022
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project, ensuring compliance with CEQA.

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Planning Department Consistency FindingsOctober 22, 2025
San Francisco Planning Department

The Planning Department determined that the proposed vacation and related actions are consistent with the General Plan and priority policies of the Planning Code.

PLN Memo 102225
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Public Works Order IssuedDecember 5, 2025
San Francisco Public Works

Public Works issued Order No. 212415 recommending the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to facilitate the training facility development.

PW Order 212415 120525
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Resolution of Intention AdoptedDecember 9, 2025
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted Resolution No. 571-25, declaring its intention to order the vacation of the specified streets.

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Committee Review and AmendmentDecember 8, 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Committee reviewed and amended the ordinance related to the street vacation and interdepartmental transfer.

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Final Passage of OrdinanceJanuary 13, 2026
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board finally passed the ordinance ordering the vacation of the streets for the training facility.

COB Memo 020326

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How they voted

AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Dec 8, 2025Pass
3-0
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Dec 8, 2025Pass
3-0

Legislative journey

PresidentJul 29, 2025
β†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeDec 8, 2025
βœ“REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDEDPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
Clerk of the BoardDec 19, 2025 – Dec 28, 2025
Β·NOTICED
Β·NOTICED
Β·NOTICED
Board of SupervisorsJan 6, 2026 – Jan 13, 2026
βœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorJan 23, 2026
βœ“APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardFeb 4, 2026
Β·TRANSMITTED