Fisherman’s Wharf Advisory Committee (FWAC) - May 7, 2025

Agenda

1. Meeting Ground Rules: (9:00 – 9:05am)

2. Approval of Draft Meeting Notes: FWAC March 5, 2025 meeting (9:05 – 9:10am)

3. Announcements and Project Updates (9:10 – 9:45am)

   a. Salmon Season Update – Dominic Moreno, Port Maritime

   b. Clean-up of Pier 45 Valley – Harold George, Port Real Estate

   c. Leavenworth Sewer Replacement Schedule Update – Noel Aquino, Port Engineering

   d. Termination of Smokehouse Leases – Don Kavanagh, Port Real Estate

   e. 340 Jefferson Street New Lease – Don Kavanagh, Port Real Estate

4. Fisherman’s Wharf Little Embarcadero Activation: Update on upcoming events at Little Embarcadero and extension of the grant to the Fisherman’s Wharf CBD (FWCBD) – Amy Cohen, Port Real Estate and Representatives from FWCBD (9:45 – 10:00am)

5. Wharf J10 Remediation: Presentation on remediation efforts to respond to Regional Water Quality Control Board order for cleanup near Wharf J10 – Shannon Alford, Port Planning & Environment (10:00 – 10:25am)

6. Agenda Setting for Future Meetings (10:25 – 10:30am)

Next meeting: July 2, 2025

Meeting of the Port Fisherman’s Wharf Advisory Committee (FWAC)
May 7, 2025 (9:00 to 11:00 AM)
Virtual Public Meeting via Teams
Meeting Notes

FWAC Attendees
Jenn Brokaw (Swimmers)
Joe Burgard (Excursion Operations)
Mariann Costello (Restaurants)
Taryn Hoppe (Retail)
Darlene Plumtree (Museums), Co-Chair
Sina von Reitzenstein (Pier 39)

FWAC Members Absent
Mike LaRocca (Fish Processing)
Sarah Bates (Fishers), Co-Chair
Mike Rescino (Charter Fishing)
Dante Serafini (Restaurants)
John Barnett (Crab Boat Owners)

Port Staff
Amy Cohen, Business Generation Manager
Scott Landsittel, Deputy Director of Real Estate and Development
Eric Young, Director of Communications
David Beaupre, Deputy Director, Planning and Environment
Meghan Wallace, Economic Recovery Manager
Kimberley Beal, Assistant Deputy Director, Real Estate
Ming Yeung, Assistant Deputy Director, Planning and Environment
Dominic Moreno, Assistant Deputy Director, Maritime
Kyle Thomas, Security and Emergency Preparedness Manager
Uday Prasad, Acting Chief Harbor Engineer
Messiah Foster, Public Relations Manager
Robert Davis, Port Real Estate
Luis Barata, Port Waterfront Resilience
Don Kavanagh, Senior Property Manager
Harold George, Property Manager
Wendy McArthur, Maritime
Chris Horiuchi, Project Manager
Michael Martin, Port Assistant Director
Zachary Adami, Maritime Wharfinger
Ryan Wassum, Planner
Richard Berman, Assistant Deputy Director, Planning and Environment
Gabe Mikulich, Maritime Wharfinger
Wyatt Donnelly-Landolt, Port Development
Robert Davis, Real Estate
Shannon Alfred, Environmental Planner

Announcements and Introductions
1. FWAC Ground Rules for Meetings
2. Approval of Draft March 5, 2025, Meeting Notes
3. Announcements and Project Updates

• a. Salmon Season Update – Dominic Moreno, Port Maritime
• b. Clean-up of Pier 45 Valley – Harold George, Port Real Estate
• c. Leavenworth Sewer Replacement Schedule Update – Noel Aquino, Port Engineering
• d. Termination of Smokehouse Leases – Don Kavanagh, Port Real Estate
• e. 340 Jefferson Street New Lease – Don Kavanagh, Port Real Estate

4. Fisherman’s Wharf Little Embarcadero Activation - Update on upcoming events at Little Embarcadero and extension of the grant to the Fisherman’s Wharf CBD (FWCBD) – Amy Cohen, Port Real Estate and Representatives from FWCBD
5. Wharf J10 Remediation: Presentation on remediation efforts to respond to Regional Water Quality Control Board order for cleanup near Wharf J10 – Shannon Alford, Port Planning & Environment
6. Agenda Setting for Future Meetings

Item #1 - FWAC Ground Rules for Meetings
Ming Yeung of the Port provided ground rules and other information to start the meeting. This included the introduction of a rule that limits speakers to three minutes for comments or to ask questions. This is consistent with Port Commission policy for public comment.

Item #2 - Approval of Draft Meeting Notes
March 5, 2025 Meeting Notes were accepted by the FWAC without comment.

Item #3 – Quick Project Updates

A. Salmon Season Update
The 2025 Salmon Season is closed for commercial fishing. However, recreational fishing for salmon is open. There is a 7,000 lb Summer catch limit, and a 7,500 lb Fall limit. You can fish for Halibut, Sable Fish, and Black Cod “Butter Fish”

Questions/Comments:

• No questions or comments noted

B. Clean- up of Pier 45 Valley Pier
An update was provided of the Pier 45 Valley clean up. Port staff spent several weeks mailing notices, emailing tenants, and tagging vehicles. Multiple abandoned cars have been towed away. Other abandoned vehicles where the owners were discovered, the owners removed them from the premises. 10 truck loads of abandoned fish gear, wooden crates and other items were hauled away and disposed of. This is an ongoing effort to keep the area clean and organized.

Questions/Comments:

• No questions or comments noted

C. Leavenworth Sewer Replacement Schedule Project Update
An update was provided on the Leavenworth Sewer Replacement Project. Construction is scheduled to begin in July. There will also be a week of curing time for the concrete when the work is complete.

Questions/Comments:

• Question: Can work be delayed until after the busy season.
  • Answer: The Port of San Francisco’s internal divisions will work on the timing.

D. Termination of Smokehouse Leases
The Termination of the Smokehouse lease is pending Board of Supervisors approval

Questions/Comments:

• No questions or comments noted

E. 340 Jefferson Street New Leases
There is a new lease pending the Board of Supervisors’ approval. With permitting and construction, there could be (2) new restaurants on Jefferson Street within 6 months,

Questions/Comments:

• No questions and comments noted.

F. Restaurant Re-leasing
The Port hired Maven Commercial as a broker to assist in leasing spaces at 490 Jefferson, as well as the former locations of Pompeii’s, Lou’s, and Alioto’s. Progress has been strong, with a new tenant, Everett & Jones BBQ, approved by the Port Commission on February 25th for the former Lou’s space. This well-known Oakland-based restaurant was selected through a competitive bidding process managed by Maven Commercial. Following Port Commission approval, the lease now requires approval from the Board of Supervisors before execution, with construction expected to begin soon and an anticipated opening in early Q4. Progress is also being made on leasing the former Pompeii’s space, though details remain private until Port Commission approval. Leasing 490 Jefferson has been more challenging, and efforts to secure a tenant for Alioto’s are still ongoing.

Questions/Comments:

• Question: There were questions regarding Castagnola’s location and its availability.
  • Answer: This location is not available

Item #4 - Fisherman’s Wharf Little Embarcadero Activation
Please see slide deck for material presented.
Questions/Comments:

• Question: There were questions concerning the directional orientation of the artwork.
  • Answer: The FWCBD will look into the placement and orientation of the artwork

Item #5 - Wharf J10 Remediation
Please see slide deck for material presented.

Questions/Comments:

• Question: There was a question on whether the contaminated sediment affects drinking water.
  • Answer: No, the contamination only affects groundwater and drinking water is separately provided in pipes.
• Question: There was a question on timing of the work and whether it can happen after busy season.
  • Answer: The Port will work with the contractor and consultant on work timing.
• Question: Will the fuel dock return after remediation is complete?
  • Answer: Yes, the plan is to have a fuel dock after remediation.
• Comment: Representative from the swim club requested that the Water Board meet with swim clubs directly to answer any questions on water quality.
• Comment: There will be additional meetings and opportunities to obtain information as the project nears.

Item #6 - Agenda Setting for Future Meetings
The next FWAC meeting will be held on July 2, 2025. (Please note: This date has been updated to July 9, 2025, to accommodate the July 4th holiday).

The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 AM.