Budget Committee forwards 15 items to full Board, including bond issuances, playground grant and affordable housing site purchase

The Budget Committee on a voice vote forwarded a slate of 15 items to the full San Francisco Board of Supervisors, sending transportation and parks bond issuances, multiple grants and appropriations, a city acquisition of a commercial site for 100% affordable housing, and reserve releases for a supportive-housing project for further consideration.

Chair Supervisor Norman Gee opened the special meeting and the committee heard presentations and took unanimous action to send most items with positive recommendation. Committee members and agency staff outlined program goals, funding sources and schedule expectations across the agenda.

Why it matters: The package includes two planned general obligation bond issuances the city expects to use to finance transit and street work and park improvements; a $15 million private grant for playground renovations; the city's planned purchase of a McDonald’s property to develop 100% affordable housing; and a reserve release to furnish a supportive housing access point serving people experiencing homelessness. Together…