Supervisors approve liquor license transfer for Molly Stones Market at 1600 Jackson

On July 4, 2025, the San Francisco County Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee convened to discuss key agenda items, including a liquor license transfer and proposed amendments to the health code. The meeting highlighted significant developments that could impact local businesses and community health initiatives.

The first item on the agenda was a hearing regarding the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale liquor license to Albaco Incorporated, operating as Molly Stone's Market at 1600 Jackson Street. Officer Salmonson from the San Francisco Police Department's Alcohol Liaison Unit presented the case, noting that the area is classified as high crime and high saturation for alcohol licenses. Despite these concerns, there were no letters of protest or support from the public, and the Northern Station expressed no opposition to the transfer. The committee approved the license with a condition requiring the store to monitor loitering in the vicinity.

John Kevlin, representing Molly Stone's, emphasized the importance of the liquor license for the grocery store's operations, stating it would be the only full grocery store with such a license in the census tract. The committee members expressed their support for the project, which aims to enhance local shopping convenience and promote a unionized workforce.

Following the liquor license discussion, the committee addressed an ordinance amending the health code related to the use of non-potable water in new buildings. However, due to a noticing error, the committee could not engage in substantive discussions on this item. Instead, they opted to continue the hearing to a future date, allowing for proper public notice and input.

The meeting concluded with a positive recommendation for the liquor license transfer to be forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors, while the health code amendments await further discussion. These developments reflect ongoing efforts to balance community needs with regulatory requirements, highlighting the committee's role in shaping local policies that affect both businesses and public health.