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Fisherman's Wharf Forward Leasing and Activation Strategy
Staff presented the leasing strategy for vacant Fisherman's Wharf spaces following the Alioto's demolition. A 2-3,000 sq ft Fisherman's Grotto Cafe space facing the new plaza is being prepared with approximately $600,000 in improvements nested under the plaza construction contract. Four formal tenant offers were received; the Port expects a short-term lease (2-3 years) with percentage-rent-only structure and minimal TI. Target opening is summer 2026. Similar small-format strategies are being explored for Tarantino's and Nick's Lighthouse. The Fisherman's Wharf CBD will activate the plaza starting 2026. Commissioners debated signage revenue opportunities at upper floors, with President Gilman emphasizing local-serving offerings over tourism-only concepts and Commissioner Lee advocating for neon sign restoration. Commissioner Engblom suggested exploring upper-floor signage or jumbotron revenue.
The Commission approved Resolution 26-10 amending the Harbor Traffic Code in two ways: (1) reducing the overnight parking ban at Pier 70 by one hour (ending at 4am instead of 5am) to accommodate early-arriving bakery tenant employees who had been receiving tickets, and (2) converting a commercial loading zone on 19th Street to general metered parking to increase public access to Crane Cove Park and Pier 70 after the loss of the industrial shipyard tenant.
San Francisco
Blue EconomyPort Commission17d agoFebruary 24, 2026
Blue Economy and Workforce Development
VP Engblom highlighted the Port's March 6 blue economy workforce development workshop, the first of its kind, co-sponsored with the Port of San Diego and the nonprofit Center for Sea Level Rise. The session aims to connect port activities to job creation and economic positioning for the future.
San Francisco
Wharf J9Port Commission17d agoFebruary 24, 2026
Pop-Up Fish Market and Off-the-Boat Fish Sales
The pop-up fish market at Wharf J9 has served over 450 customers since January 17, now including crab cooking and cleaning services during crab season. Fishers work at the market educating customers. Commissioner Lee urged better signage visible from Jefferson Street to attract tourists. The Wharf J9 float project earned a City Project Partnering Award for collaborative construction practices.
San Francisco
General CatalystPort Commission17d agoFebruary 24, 2026
Pier 70 Development and Tenancy
Venture capital firm General Catalyst signed a 12-year lease for the third floor of Building 12 at Pier 70, occupying in 2027. Additional tenants expected include Elevation Skypark with geodesic domes, an arts/education nonprofit, the Plenary Company, and Bay Padel expanding with outdoor pickleball courts. VP Engblom noted the significance of SF Bay being the global hub of venture capital and the opportunity for the port to benefit from that proximity.
San Francisco
Club DarkPort Commission17d agoFebruary 24, 2026
Entertainment and Cultural Activation on Port Property
The SF Giants announced Club Dark, a seasonal club experience at Pier 48 warehouse in partnership with Golden Voice (Coachella co-creators), running select weekends February 27 through May 16. This builds on the Portola Music Festival success and Super Bowl week events. The Port also continues supporting Food Wise's Pop Ups on the Plaza with four events in 2026 celebrating diverse communities. Commissioners expressed enthusiasm about entertainment driving traffic to the waterfront and creating small business opportunities.
San Francisco
Dry Dock 2Port Commission17d agoFebruary 24, 2026
Dry Dock 2 Emergency Stabilization
Emergency stabilization contract with Power Engineering Construction is ahead of schedule since notice to proceed on January 26. Temporary patches on worst leaks reduced pump usage dramatically, automated pumps and dashboard monitoring installed, and 24/7 rotating staff watch is no longer required. Stabilization to complete Q3 2026, with demolition procurement to follow. The supplemental appropriation passed Board of Supervisors committee and was on their agenda the same day for final passage.
San Francisco
CAPAPort Commission17d agoFebruary 24, 2026
Federal and State Legislative Advocacy
Port staff traveled to Washington D.C. for the California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference to advocate for the Waterfront Flood Study, targeting Congressional action by late 2026. In Sacramento, port staff and VP Engblom attended the California Association of Port Authorities Ports Day, featuring a panel moderated by Acting Director Martin with State Senator Scott Wiener on climate leadership. Discussion of shore power as key to Southern Waterfront development. Multiple assembly members called on ports to raise awareness of their economic importance to the state.
San Francisco
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