Public Safety Committee approves liquor license for Presidio Cocktail Corp on Post Street

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee of San Francisco County convened on September 23, 2021, under the leadership of Chair Supervisor Gordon Marr, with Vice Chair Katherine Stephanie and committee member Matt Haney present. The meeting was conducted remotely, allowing public participation through various channels, including phone and written comments.

The first agenda item addressed was a hearing regarding the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premise liquor license to Presidio Cocktail Corporation, operating as Presidio Cocktail Corp at 907 Post Street. Officer Salmonson from the San Francisco Police Department's Alcohol Licensing Unit presented the report, noting that the application had received three letters of protest and no letters of support. The location is categorized as a high crime area and a high saturation area for liquor licenses. Despite the protests, Central Station had no opposition to the application, and the Alcohol Licensing Unit recommended approval with two conditions: the establishment must monitor the area to prevent loitering and ensure that noise is not audible at nearby residences.

The applicant, John Gasparini, addressed the committee, emphasizing his and his partner's history of operating successful establishments without infractions. He expressed a commitment to addressing community concerns and confirmed agreement with the recommended conditions.

Public comment was then opened, with one caller expressing opposition to the liquor license, citing concerns about the neighborhood's character. After public comments were closed, Supervisor Haney expressed his support for the application.

Chair Marr moved to prepare a resolution to recommend the liquor license transfer to the full Board of Supervisors, which was approved unanimously by the committee members present. The resolution will be forwarded with a positive recommendation for further consideration.

The meeting concluded with a motion to call the next agenda item, indicating the committee's ongoing work in addressing public safety and neighborhood services in San Francisco.