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Council approves lease for new restaurant at 45 Municipal Wharf, member seeks expedited review
Summary
Council approved a lease for construction and a new restaurant at 45 Municipal Wharf; a councilmember requested the project move quickly through permitting without additional historic‑preservation review, while other members noted prior courtesy outreach to the commission.
The City Council voted unanimously to approve a lease allowing construction of a new restaurant at 45 Municipal Wharf.
Councilmember Renee Golder said she pulled the item from the consent calendar to seek a quicker path through permitting and to avoid duplicative review by the Historic Preservation Commission, asking staff and the developer to “move things along” to expedite building permits. She said the site (the former Miramar) had been worked on for years and that the goal was to avoid unnecessary delays while retaining appropriate review. “My motion is to move the staff recommendation,” Golder said, adding that modifications should not require a return to historic‑preservation review if they are similar in nature.
Councilmember Chris Newsom described the project as bringing a “much needed $7.8 million in investment” to the landmark wharf, saying it would create jobs and generate revenue. After brief discussion the council voted 7–0 to approve the staff recommendation and lease authorization. The vote followed a roll call in which each member voted aye.
Staff indicated the item was a continuation of work by Economic Development staff and that the project team had engaged in earlier courtesy reviews. The council’s action authorizes the lease term and construction consistent with the staff recommendation; any modifications to the building that materially change design still would be subject to applicable review and approvals.
