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Port celebrates James R. Herman Cruise Terminal ribbon cutting; staff recognize construction teams
Summary
The Port's executive director reported on a ribbon cutting for phase 1 of the James R. Herman Cruise Ship Terminal, thanked staff and partners, and announced a planned overnight Embarcadero street closure for a critical concrete pour at Brannon Street Wharf; Sunday Streets and an Exploratorium exhibit were also noted.
The Port of San Francisco's executive director opened her report by highlighting the ribbon-cutting earlier in the day for phase 1 of the James R. Herman Cruise Ship Terminal and by thanking a broad set of city staff, contractors and labor for the project.
"It is a stunningly perfect building," the director said, praising the use of mainly American labor and materials and acknowledging port divisions including maritime, real estate, environmental, finance, maintenance and engineering. She individually recognized staff members and asked the room to applaud key contributors.
Operations and community notices: the director announced a planned overnight street closure on the northbound Embarcadero (approximately Pier 38 to Bryant Street) to pour about 500 cubic yards of concrete for the Brannon Street Wharf project and said the promenade should reopen after the pour sets. She also reminded attendees of upcoming Sunday Streets on March 10 (11 a.m.'4 p.m.) and an Exploratorium traveling exhibit near Pier 15.
Public reaction: multiple public commenters and commissioners praised the cruise terminal opening and the first announced tenant for Mission Rock (Anchor Brewing Company at Pier 48), noting on-time and on-budget aspects and expressing local excitement.
Staff recognition: the director used her remarks to single out multiple port staff and divisions for contributions to waterfront projects and the cruise terminal, calling out teams in maritime, development, environmental review, finance and engineering.
The Commission did not take action on the report; it served as an update and public communication of recent achievements and near-term operational notices.
