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In plain English

The ordinance allows the Public Works Director to close certain streets and easements in the Potrero HOPE SF Project area to speed up the project's development. It also permits the city to transfer ownership of these areas to the San Francisco Housing Authority or the project sponsor and streamlines related processes.

Ordinance delegating authority to the Public Works Director to vacate certain streets and public service easements in the Potrero HOPE SF Project (“Project”) site, generally bounded by 26th, Wisconsin, 23rd, Missouri, 22nd, Texas, 25th, and Connecticut (south of 25th) Streets, and including portions of 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, Dakota, Texas, Missouri, and Wisconsin Streets, Turner Terrace, and Watchman Way, to expedite implementation of the Project; authorizing the City to transfer its interest in the vacation area to the San Francisco Housing Authority or the Project Sponsor; delegating to the Director of Property authority to grant, accept, and terminate easements to facilitate the street vacations; adopting a Public Works Order recommending the street and easement vacation process; waiving application of Administrative Code, Chapter 23, regarding real estate transactions to the extent inconsistent with this Ordinance; finding the street vacation areas are exempt surplus property under the California Surplus Land Act; authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings 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: Oct 28, 2025
Final action: Dec 23, 2025
Sponsors: Shamann Walton
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to facilitate the Potrero HOPE SF Project by delegating authority to the Public Works Director for street vacations.

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Approval of Development AgreementMarch 2017
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board approved a Development Agreement for the Potrero HOPE SF Project, which includes the complete rebuilding of the existing Potrero Terrace and Annex sites, as well as surrounding streets.

Leg Final
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Support for Delegation of AuthorityOctober 8, 2025
Director of Real Estate

The Director of Real Estate expressed support for the proposed legislation to delegate authority for street vacations to improve efficiency in implementing the Development Agreement.

RED Ltr 100825
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CEQA and General Plan ClearanceOctober 9, 2025
Planning Department

The Planning Department confirmed that the proposed street vacations are consistent with prior approvals and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings.

PLN Ltr 100925
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Public Works Order IssuedOctober 22, 2025
Public Works Director

The Public Works Director issued an order recommending the delegation of authority to facilitate the street vacation process for the Potrero HOPE SF Project.

PW Order 212239 102225
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Introduction of OrdinanceOctober 28, 2025
Mayor's Office

The Mayor's Office submitted the ordinance to the Board of Supervisors, delegating authority to the Public Works Director for street vacations in the Potrero HOPE SF Project area.

MYR Cover Ltr 102825
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Committee RecommendationDecember 8, 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for approval to the full Board of Supervisors.

Comm Rpt Rqst Memo 120325
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Final Passage of OrdinanceDecember 16, 2025
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance, delegating authority to the Public Works Director to vacate certain streets and public service easements.

COB Memo 123125

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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentOct 28, 2025
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeDec 8, 2025
RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 9, 2025 – Dec 16, 2025
PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorDec 23, 2025
APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardDec 31, 2025
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