The premier topic of business at this week’s “Board Day” was the 12-hour special joint session of the Board of Supervisors and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, where legislation to continue the closure of parts of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park to cars was passed by a vote of 7-4 after hearing nearly nine hours of public comment.
The board moved on to its regular session at around 10 p.m. after a short break. They considered a number of other issues, including the purchase of a 200-unit building for use as permanent supportive housing. They also cleared the way for new affordable housing on Treasure Island, and the revival of the city's bathhouses.
More Project Homekey Deals
The board approved another property purchase to add to the city’s portfolio of permanent supportive housing. The proposed site at 333 12th Street is the second project local developer Panoramic Interests has sold to the city under Project Homekey, which reimburses local governments for the purchase of residential hotels and apartment buildings for use as long-term housing for homeless individuals.
Affordable Housing on Treasure Island
The Board also approved development and loan agreements for a 138-unit affordable housing project on Treasure Island.
Bathhouses to Return
The board also unanimously passed an ordinance adding the “Adult Sex Venue” permit category to the Planning Code.