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In plain English

Proposes a change to city law: Waiving the street encroachment permit fee and annual public right-of-way occupancy fee for a project sponsor to install and maintain a waste bin enclosure on the sidewalk adjacent to the Harry Street Steps at the intersection of Laidley and Harry Streets in the Upper Noe and Diamond Heights neighborhood.

Ordinance waiving the street encroachment permit fee and annual public right-of-way occupancy fee for a project sponsor to install and maintain a waste bin enclosure on the sidewalk adjacent to the Harry Street Steps at the intersection of Laidley and Harry Streets in the Upper Noe and Diamond Heights neighborhood; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Introduced: May 19, 2026
Final action:
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a collaborative effort between residents and the San Francisco Public Works to address waste collection challenges at the Harry Street Steps.

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Collaboration with Residents
San Francisco Public Works

Public Works worked with residents to identify a solution for waste collection challenges at the Harry Street Steps, leading to the proposal for a waste bin enclosure.

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Agreement on Sidewalk Use
Residents

Residents living at the base of the Harry Street Steps agreed to allow the installation of a waste bin enclosure on the sidewalk in front of their properties.

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CEQA Determination
Planning Department

The Planning Department determined that the proposed actions comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, which is necessary for the ordinance.

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Introduction of Ordinance2026-05-19
Supervisor Mandelman

Supervisor Mandelman introduced the ordinance to waive the encroachment permit and occupancy fees for the waste bin enclosure project.

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Referral to Department2026-05-29
Clerk of the Board

The ordinance was referred to the Planning Department for further review and recommendation.

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Pending Committee Action2026-05-29
Board of Supervisors

The ordinance is currently pending committee action following its referral to the Planning Department.

Leg Digest

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentMay 19, 2026
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardMay 29, 2026
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentJun 24, 2026
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeJun 29, 2026
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 7, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026
PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass