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San Francisco Port Commission Meeting – April 28, 2026

Port CommissionTuesday, April 28, 2026
BodySan Francisco, California
SessionPort Commission
DateTuesday, April 28, 2026
StatusFILED
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Cisco Port Commission for April twenty eighth, twenty twenty six roll call, President Gail Gilman.

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Present.

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Vice President Stephen English.

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Commissioner Willie Adams.

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Commissioner Stephen Lee.

0:12

Here.

0:12

And Commissioner Ken McNeely.

0:15

Item two is approval of minutes for the April 14th, twenty twenty-six port commission meeting.

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Do I have a motion?

0:21

So move.

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Do I have a second?

0:23

We have a motion and a second.

0:25

All in favor?

0:26

Aye.

0:27

Aye.

0:27

There's none opposed.

0:28

The minutes are adopted.

0:30

Item three is public comment on executive session.

0:33

Is there any public comment in the room on executive session?

0:37

I see none.

0:38

Jenica, is there any public comment on the phone on executive session?

0:42

We have no colors on the phone.

0:44

Okay.

0:44

Um, public comment is closed.

0:46

Can I have a motion, please, to move into executive session?

0:50

So move.

0:51

Second.

0:52

Okay, we have um a motion and a second.

0:56

Um, we are now in executive we are now in closed session.

16:52

San Francisco government television.

36:07

Um, no, no, I don't know.

40:09

SF Gov TV.

40:12

San Francisco Government Television.

43:56

I'd like to make a motion that we disclose one of our discussion items from close session.

44:03

Second.

44:04

We have a motion and a second.

44:05

All in favor?

44:08

The commission would like to disclose on the topic of commission would like to disclose on the topic of the search for the next director of the port of San Francisco.

44:18

Um, due to unforeseen circumstances, several applicants withdrew from the search process, reducing our overall pull of amazing candidates.

44:27

As a commission, we made the decision that we're recasting some of the aspects of the search.

45:00

We believe by taking this short pause, still concluding by this summer, that we will have the best and richest poll to move forward, and that we will continue as a port with the strong leadership we have in place from our acting director to the leadership team at the port and department heads to seamlessly operate and execute on the initiatives we have ahead.

45:18

We apologize to the public and to the staff for this delay, but we still plan to conclude by this summer, and we believe we will have the best leader for the port of San Francisco.

45:28

With that said, next item, please.

45:32

Item six is the land acknowledgement.

45:34

The San Francisco Port Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatushaloni, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula.

45:45

As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramatoshaloni have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory.

46:00

We recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland.

46:04

We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramatushalone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as first peoples.

46:15

Item seven is announcements.

46:18

Please silence all cell phones and sound producing devices.

46:22

Each member of the public may speak for up to three minutes per agenda item unless a shorter time is set by the port commission.

46:29

Comments must relate to the current agenda item.

46:32

Public comment will be taken in person first, then remotely.

46:36

To comment remotely, dial 1 415, 655, 000 1.

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Enter access code 2662 584, 4861, pound pound.

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Then press star three to raise your hand.

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And audio prompts will signal when it's your turn to speak.

47:00

If watching on SFGup TV, note the broadcast delay.

47:04

To avoid missing your turn, dial in when your item is announced.

47:08

Mute your device and listen from your telephone.

47:11

Item eight is public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

47:16

Is there any public comment in the rooms for items not listed on the agenda?

47:23

I see no public comment in the room.

47:25

Is there any public comment on the phone?

47:27

We have no callers.

47:28

Thank you.

47:29

Public comment is closed.

47:30

Next item, please.

47:32

Item nine is the consent calendar for callers who wish to make public comments on the consent calendar.

47:37

Please style star three to raise your hand to comment.

47:40

9A requests approval to award a grant to enterprise for youth for employment administration, internship payroll, and related services to support port internship programs for a value of up to $2,200,000 for an original term of five years with the ability to amend based on port operational need.

48:04

This is resolution 2620.

48:08

Item 9B requests authorization to one enter into a settlement agreement with Pacific Waterfront Partners, LLC related to its former tenancy at two separate port facilities, resolution 2621, and two enter into an amended and restated exclusive negotiations agreement with San Francisco Waterfront Partners LLC regarding a proposed development project located at piers 38 and 40.

48:38

Resolution 2622.

48:42

Item 9C requests authorization to modify construction contract number 2796R, South Beach Marina Repairs to retroactively extend the substantial completion date and increase the authorized not to exceed contract amount from 4,028,711 to $4,128,711.

49:07

That is resolution 2623.

49:11

Item 9D requests approval to execute an amendment to the as needed hazardous materials abatement services contract with KM 106 construction to increase the contract value by 300,000 from 999,000 to 1,299,000.

49:30

This is resolution 2624.

49:34

And item 9E requests approval for the Vice President of the San Francisco Port Commission to travel to Los Angeles, California on May 3rd to 6, 2026 to attend the Milken Institute's 29th Annual Global Conference at a cost not to exceed $4,000.

49:52

This is resolution 2625.

49:56

Commissioners, we have a motion to move the consent calendar.

50:00

So move.

50:01

We have a motion.

50:02

Is there any public comment on the consent calendar?

50:05

Is there any public comment in the room?

50:09

Jenica, is there any public comment on the phone?

50:11

We have no colours.

50:12

Thank you.

50:12

Okay.

50:13

Public comment is closed.

50:16

Can we have a second?

50:18

Second.

50:18

We have a motion and we have a second.

50:20

All in favor on the consent calendar.

50:23

Aye.

50:23

We passed it unanimously.

50:25

Resolutions 2620, 2621, 2622, 2623, 2624, 2625 are adopted.

50:34

Next item, please.

50:36

Item 10 is new business.

50:39

Good afternoon, Commissioners.

50:41

Do you have any new business?

50:45

Commissioner Adams.

50:46

Do you have any updates?

50:53

And then Pier 23.

50:57

On the waterfront restaurant, we've engaged a broker to manage a solicitation for that.

51:01

So we're actually receiving a number of proposals and have had good interest in the market.

51:05

I imagine we'll be coming forward with an information item soon.

51:09

Pier 23, I believe is on our forward calendar for the next meeting.

51:26

Thank you.

51:31

Maybe one.

51:36

I was reading the lease report, and it seems like there's not really any.

51:43

I guess you guys are still having some issues with the negotiation.

51:46

So I want to know when we might see some kind of update on that.

51:52

Or what's happening with that?

51:54

Um we've asked them for a business plan proposal to frame the negotiation.

51:58

I believe that's due in June.

51:59

So I expect after that we'd like to come back to you, probably in closed session to discuss the status and uh a potential you know, settlement workout that hopefully would make sense, or if not, we'll have a different kind of conversation.

52:15

I'm just curious, how much time do you usually give these?

52:18

You know, I mean, these proposals, I mean, I've been hearing discussions about this off and on, you know, from various times, you know.

52:27

So seems like it's been going on for a while.

52:30

Kind of like to know what, you know, uh, how much time do you usually give uh people to give you a proposal or business plan?

52:38

It really varies depending on the situation.

52:40

Um I think we have a real interest in keeping tenants in place because it's so hard for us to to replace tenants.

52:47

But as we all know, there's there's an end point to that.

52:50

Um and so you know, we're in a productive dialogue.

52:53

I think the tenant wants to engage with us, um, but I don't think it's something that's gonna stretch on forever after this.

52:59

But we can discuss more when we've got more from them on how they're seeing the thing going forward.

53:03

Yeah, I just you know, sometimes it's good to just get it settled so we can all either way move on.

53:10

So agree.

53:12

Definitely very important location for us in the central.

53:17

So actually on that um acting director Martin, maybe it would be good sometime between now and the end of the year to schedule maybe an informational strategy overview, kind of on to also to let the commissioners know kind of like what the strategy is when we're looking at these delinquencies, how hard we're we're working to keep people in place versus that sort of ROI trade off of moving, you know, the litigation is expensive, rettenancy is expensive.

53:44

So maybe it might just be good to do it to remind us all about your strategy because I feel like we've made such headway since I joined the commission now, you know, almost seven and a half years ago.

53:54

So maybe that could be a great informational to sort of highlight an uplift how you have these new strategies you're working on, particularly with the broker, which is new.

54:01

Maybe that could be an informational.

54:03

I think I think that's a great idea, both backward and forward looking.

54:06

That's definitely something we'll we'll definitely schedule for sure.

54:08

Okay, great.

54:11

Okay.

54:12

I think that's it.

54:14

Can I um on the sh shortest history, shortest meeting in the history of the park commission?

54:19

Can I have a motion to adjourn?

54:21

So moved.

54:22

Second.

54:23

All in favor?

54:24

Aye.

54:25

Aye.

54:26

We are adjourned at um at 44.

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342.

54:33

Thank you.

54:33

We are adjourned.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Port Commission Meeting – April 28, 2026

The San Francisco Port Commission met on April 28, 2026, starting at approximately 11:00 AM and adjourning at 11:44 AM. Commissioners present included President Gail Gilman, Vice President Stephen English, Commissioner Willie Adams, Commissioner Stephen Lee, and Commissioner Ken McNeely. The meeting covered approval of minutes, a closed session disclosure, land acknowledgment, consent calendar items, and new business updates.

Consent Calendar

  • Item 9A (Resolution 2620): Approved a grant of up to $2,200,000 to Enterprise for Youth for employment administration, internship payroll, and related services for port internship programs, for an original term of five years, with ability to amend based on operational need.
  • Item 9B (Resolutions 2621 and 2622): Authorized a settlement agreement with Pacific Waterfront Partners, LLC regarding its former tenancy at two separate port facilities, and an amended and restated exclusive negotiations agreement with San Francisco Waterfront Partners, LLC for a proposed development at Piers 38 and 40.
  • Item 9C (Resolution 2623): Modified construction contract number 2796R (South Beach Marina Repairs) to retroactively extend the substantial completion date and increase the authorized not-to-exceed amount from $4,028,711 to $4,128,711.
  • Item 9D (Resolution 2624): Approved an amendment to the as-needed hazardous materials abatement services contract with KM 106 Construction, increasing the contract value by $300,000 from $999,000 to $1,299,000.
  • Item 9E (Resolution 2625): Approved travel for the Vice President of the Port Commission to attend the Milken Institute's 29th Annual Global Conference in Los Angeles, California from May 3–6, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $4,000.

All consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

Executive Session Disclosure

  • The commission disclosed a discussion from closed session regarding the search for the next director of the Port of San Francisco. Due to unforeseen circumstances, several applicants withdrew, reducing the pool of candidates. The commission decided to recast some aspects of the search but still plans to conclude by summer 2026. The acting director and leadership team will continue to operate seamlessly during the pause.

New Business

  • Pier 23 Waterfront Restaurant: Commissioner Adams inquired about the status of negotiations with the tenant. Acting Director Martin reported that the port has asked the tenant for a business plan proposal, due in June, to frame the negotiation. He noted the port’s interest in keeping tenants in place due to difficulty replacing them, but acknowledged there is an endpoint to such efforts. Commissioner Adams expressed a desire for resolution, stating it is “good to just get it settled so we can all either way move on.”
  • Strategy Overview Request: Commissioner Adams requested an informational strategy overview, possibly before the end of the year, to update the commission on the port’s approach to delinquencies, tenant retention, and the trade-offs between litigation and re-tenancy costs. Acting Director Martin agreed this would be a valuable session, both backward- and forward-looking.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent calendar resolutions (2620–2625) were adopted unanimously.
  • The commission agreed to schedule an informational strategy overview on tenant-related matters.
  • The port will continue to engage with the Pier 23 tenant, expecting a business plan proposal in June.
  • The meeting was noted informally as the “shortest meeting in the history of the Port Commission,” lasting approximately 44 minutes.

Meeting Transcript

Cisco Port Commission for April twenty eighth, twenty twenty six roll call, President Gail Gilman. Present. Vice President Stephen English. Commissioner Willie Adams. Commissioner Stephen Lee. Here. And Commissioner Ken McNeely. Item two is approval of minutes for the April 14th, twenty twenty-six port commission meeting. Do I have a motion? So move. Do I have a second? We have a motion and a second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. There's none opposed. The minutes are adopted. Item three is public comment on executive session. Is there any public comment in the room on executive session? I see none. Jenica, is there any public comment on the phone on executive session? We have no colors on the phone. Okay. Um, public comment is closed. Can I have a motion, please, to move into executive session? So move. Second. Okay, we have um a motion and a second. Um, we are now in executive we are now in closed session. San Francisco government television. Um, no, no, I don't know. SF Gov TV. San Francisco Government Television. I'd like to make a motion that we disclose one of our discussion items from close session. Second. We have a motion and a second. All in favor? The commission would like to disclose on the topic of commission would like to disclose on the topic of the search for the next director of the port of San Francisco. Um, due to unforeseen circumstances, several applicants withdrew from the search process, reducing our overall pull of amazing candidates. As a commission, we made the decision that we're recasting some of the aspects of the search. We believe by taking this short pause, still concluding by this summer, that we will have the best and richest poll to move forward, and that we will continue as a port with the strong leadership we have in place from our acting director to the leadership team at the port and department heads to seamlessly operate and execute on the initiatives we have ahead. We apologize to the public and to the staff for this delay, but we still plan to conclude by this summer, and we believe we will have the best leader for the port of San Francisco. With that said, next item, please. Item six is the land acknowledgement. The San Francisco Port Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatushaloni, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramatoshaloni have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. We recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramatushalone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as first peoples. Item seven is announcements. Please silence all cell phones and sound producing devices.

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