SF Board of Supervisors Meeting

Agenda [pdf]

On the agenda:

  • 8 Washington Street Project – Zoning Map and General Plan Amendments
  • Affirmation or Reversal of CPMC Development Plan FEIR
  • Warriors Arena Sole Source Negotiations

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