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Board hears broad public testimony on Candlestick Point plan amendments; OCII and developer urge approval, board continues action
Summary
The Board of Supervisors held a multi‑hour hearing on plan amendments to the Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment plans and an associated tax‑increment pledge; OCII and the developer said the changes are needed to proceed while the Navy cleans the shipyard, the budget analyst warned of severe delays, and the board continued votes to allow responses to written objections.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Oct. 22 heard a multi‑hour presentation and public hearing on amendments to the Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment plans and an associated tax‑increment pledge agreement. OCII Director Kaslowski and senior project manager Lila Hussain described time‑limit extensions, a transfer of research‑and‑development entitlements from the Shipyard to Candlestick, and phasing intended to make early housing and infrastructure work feasible.
"This Candlestick project has over 7,200 new homes planned and ... 32% of the Candlestick homes will be affordable," OCII said during its presentation, highlighting local‑hire targets and proposed infrastructure investments. Hussain told the board the package aims to preserve affordable housing totals while giving the agency financing certainty to move forward and to adapt to Navy cleanup delays.
The city's budget analyst told supervisors the project remains far behind schedule. "I will say that the project is severely delayed," Nick Menard said, noting the original 2010 plan expected most work to be done by 2030 and that only a small share of promised housing has been delivered. He recommended the board consider alternatives, including deferral or reprocurement, if it had concerns about performance.
Public comment stretched for roughly two hours. Supporters — including labor unions, local contractors and many Bayview residents — urged the board to approve the amendments so construction jobs, housing and community benefits can begin. Opponents and cautious residents pressed for enforceable milestones, faster release of community benefit payments, protections for artists and tenants at Parcel B in the Shipyard, and stronger accountability measures for the developer. One longtime community member said the Navy bears responsibility for contamination and asked the city to ensure cleanup and safety.
After discussion the board voted to file the hearing and to continue action on the related ordinances and the tax pledge (items 23–25) to next week so OCII can respond to written objections under state law. Deputy City Attorney Brad Russsey explained that state law requires OCII to answer objections before the board can act. The public hearing is therefore filed and further votes were deferred to allow the responses to be considered.
