Port Commission - Apr 28, 2026 - Meeting
Port Commission • San FranciscoApril 28, 2026
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Port Director Search Paused After Applicants Withdraw; Waterfront Deals Advance
The San Francisco Port Commission's April 28 meeting — described by its president as the shortest in the body's history — was dominated by a single disclosure: the search for the Port's next permanent director has hit a snag, with multiple finalists dropping out. The commission also quietly advanced a settlement and restructured development deal for Piers 38 and 40, and pressed staff on delinquent tenants at two high-profile Embarcadero restaurants.
- Port Director search recast after several applicants withdrew; commission aims to wrap by summer 2026
- Settlement with Pacific Waterfront Partners and amended exclusive negotiations for Piers 38/40 development approved unanimously
- Broker engaged for Waterfront Restaurant tenant solicitation amid strong market interest; Pier 23 tenant faces June deadline
- South Beach Marina repair contract increased to $4.1M with extended timeline
- Six resolutions adopted unanimously on consent, covering youth internships, waterfront development, capital projects, hazmat abatement, and commissioner travel
Why it matters: The Port of San Francisco oversees billions in waterfront assets, from cruise terminals to mixed-use development sites. An extended vacancy at the top stretches interim leadership during active negotiations on major projects — and sends a signal to development partners about institutional stability.
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