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Resolution#260718Mayors Office
In plain English

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve and allow a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) in the amount of $950,000 granting PG&E an easement for subsurface utilities in John McLaren Park under Visitacion Avenue and Mansell Street.

Resolution approving and authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) in the amount of $950,000 granting PG&E an easement for subsurface utilities in John McLaren Park under Visitacion Avenue and Mansell Street; adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan, and eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; affirming the California Public Utilities Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and this Resolution that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Purchase and Sale Agreement or this Resolution.

Introduced: Jun 16, 2026
Final action:
Sponsors: Shamann Walton
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How it got here

This legislation originated from the need to grant an easement to PG&E for a high-voltage transmission line in John McLaren Park, prompted by the California Public Utilities Commission's approval of the Egbert Switching Station Project.

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Approval of Certificate of Public Convenience and NecessityJune 25, 2020
California Public Utilities Commission

The CPUC granted PG&E a certificate to construct the Egbert Switching Station Project, which included the installation of a new transmission line.

CPUC Decision 20-06-037
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Approval of Easement OptionAugust 15, 2024
Recreation and Park Commission

The Commission unanimously approved a resolution recommending the Board of Supervisors grant PG&E an easement for the installation of a high-voltage transmission line in McLaren Park.

REC Commission Reso No. 2408-007
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General Plan ReferralApril 9, 2026
Recreation & Park Department

The department submitted a referral confirming that the proposed easement for PG&E's transmission line is consistent with the General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of Planning Code.

General Plan Referral 040926
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Introduction of ResolutionMay 2026
Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Walton introduced a resolution to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with PG&E for the easement in McLaren Park.

Leg Ver1
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Committee AssignmentJune 16, 2026
Board of Supervisors

The resolution was received and assigned to the appropriate committee for further action.

Action history

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

How they voted

RECOMMENDED
Budget and Finance Committee · Jul 15, 2026Pass
3-0

Legislative journey

PresidentJun 16, 2026
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeJul 15, 2026
RECOMMENDEDPass