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Board splits on Botanical Garden nonresident fee; appropriation to replace fee fails, fee extended on first reading
Summary
Supervisors debated the Botanical Garden’s nonresident admission charge and failed to approve a $143,000 appropriation to replace it, then approved an amended ordinance to extend the fee on first reading with a two‑year sunset and a statement opposing any resident fee.
The Board of Supervisors debated the future of a nonresident admission fee at the San Francisco Botanical Garden during its April 12 meeting, with members sharply divided over access and park funding.
Supervisor John Avalos led a push to replace the fee using a portion of new property transfer tax revenue (Proposition N), arguing the charge had reduced attendance and created access obstacles for residents and visitors. Avalos offered a supplemental appropriation proposal to move $143,000 of general‑fund proceeds from the increased transfer tax to Rec and Park and rescind the nonresident fee. He described residents and…
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