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Pier 38 tenants press port for repairs and propose becoming developer; residents raise safety concerns
Summary
Pier 38 tenants asked the Port Commission to address code and safety violations, repair the pier and consider a tenant-led redevelopment; a petitioner representative raised concerns about alleged toxic gases, fencing and slow repairs. Tenants suggested repaying a $1,250,000 loan to the State Department of Boating and Waterways as part of a redevelopment proposal.
Several speakers during the public comment period urged the Port to address safety, repair and redevelopment issues at Pier 38 and offered local solutions.
Kurt Lind, speaking for some Pier 38 tenants, said the tenants want to work with the Port to resolve code and safety violations and offered to become the developer of Pier 38. Lind listed priorities including repairing code and safety problems, submitting required plans and entering a long-term agreement with the port. He also said the tenants could consider repaying a $1,250,000 loan to the State Department of Boating and Waterways as part of a redevelopment plan.
Another commenter (identified in the record as representing petitioners) raised questions about reports of toxic gases in an area formerly occupied by the company Automattic, asked why rolling doors and fences had limited public access, and pressed the Port on the timeline for repairs. The commenter noted a 40-day gap between an initial report and visible action and asked why some repairs had not been completed more promptly.
Port staff did not provide an extended response during the item in the transcript; the public-comment record captures tenant requests for prompt repairs, clarity on permits and a desire to preserve maritime business uses. Commissioners thanked speakers for their comments and the meeting then proceeded to adjournment.
