The San Francisco County Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee convened on October 26, 2023, under the leadership of Supervisor Catherine Stephanie. The meeting began with procedural announcements, including guidelines for public comment and the expected timeline for items to appear on the Board of Supervisors agenda.

The first agenda item was a hearing regarding the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to 7682, LLC, doing business as Fig and Thistle, located at 313 Ivy. Lieutenant Steve Jonas from the San Francisco Police Department presented the public convenience and necessity report for the application. He noted that there were no letters of protest or support for the application, although the location is situated in a high crime and high saturation area. Despite this, the Northern Station expressed no opposition to the application.

Lieutenant Jonas recommended approval of the license with specific conditions, including the requirement for the establishment to monitor the area to prevent loitering and ensure that entertainment noise does not disturb nearby residences. The applicant, represented by a spokesperson, expressed their desire for approval, highlighting their long-standing presence in the community and commitment to maintaining a low-key operation.

Following the presentation, public comment was opened, but no speakers came forward, and no remote comments were submitted. The committee then moved to close public comment. Supervisor Stephanie noted the support from the District 5 supervisor and proposed a resolution to approve the transfer of the liquor license, which was unanimously supported by the committee members.

The meeting proceeded smoothly, with the committee advancing the resolution to the full Board of Supervisors for further consideration. The next agenda item was called, indicating the committee's continued focus on public safety and neighborhood services.