The San Francisco County meeting held on July 4, 2025, focused on two key agenda items concerning the transfer of liquor licenses for local businesses.

The first item discussed was a hearing regarding the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to SBL Living Assets 2018, LLC, operating as Bluestream Gallery and Gifts, located at 555 Grant Avenue. Officer Salmasen from the SFPD's Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) liaison unit presented the report, noting that there were no letters of protest or support for the application. The location is situated in a high-crime area and a high saturation zone, but the Central Station had no opposition, and the alcohol liaison unit recommended approval. The applicant, Mr. CV Lee, expressed his intent to promote Asian-owned wineries from Napa Valley through the gallery, emphasizing that the establishment would not function as a bar but rather as a gift shop featuring art and wine. Following a brief discussion, the board moved to prepare a resolution supporting the issuance of the license, which passed unanimously.

The second agenda item involved a hearing for the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises liquor license to Ailes Unlimited LLC, located at 2398 Webster Street. Officer Salmasen reported that this application also received no letters of protest or support. The establishment is located in a low-crime area but is in a high saturation zone. The applicant, Mr. Steve Smith, shared his experience of losing his previous bar during the COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to reopen in a new location. He expressed the need for the license to offer tastings and generate sales. The board members showed support for the business, and a resolution was moved to recommend approval of the license transfer, which also passed without opposition.

In conclusion, both liquor license applications received positive recommendations from the board, reflecting a supportive stance towards local businesses in San Francisco. The next steps will involve sending these resolutions to the full board for further consideration.