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Board extends nonresident admission at botanical garden through Sept. 30, 2013, 6-5
Summary
The Board voted 6-5 to extend an ordinance allowing the San Francisco Botanical Garden to charge admission to nonresidents until Sept. 30, 2013; the measure drew a close vote.
The Board of Supervisors voted 6-5 to extend the municipal ordinance allowing the San Francisco Botanical Garden to charge admission to nonresidents, approving an extension through Sept. 30, 2013.
The ordinance amends the Park Code to extend admission fees for the botanical garden for non–San Francisco residents until Sept. 30, 2013. The matter was considered on a roll call vote; the clerk recorded six ayes and five nos, after which the board declared the ordinance finally passed.
During the roll call, some supervisors recorded no votes; Supervisor Avalos and Supervisor Campos were among those explicitly recorded as opposing the measure. Supporters argued the extension provides revenue for garden operations and programming; opponents voiced concerns about access and the equity of charging nonresidents for a city park asset.
Why it matters: The botanical garden is a city-owned institution that balances public access, conservation and operational funding; extending nonresident fees affects visitor costs and the garden’s revenue mix.
What’s next: With final passage recorded at the meeting, staff will manage fee implementation and collect revenues under the extended ordinance until the new sunset date.
Votes at a glance (item 13): ordinance amending the Park Code to extend admission fees for the San Francisco Botanical Garden for non–San Francisco residents until Sept. 30, 2013 — final passage, 6 ayes, 5 noes.
