OCII extends UCSF kayak license in Mission Creek Park, doubles youth programming goals

The Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure on Aug. 2 approved a First Amendment to a license agreement with the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for continued nonprofit use of the Kayak Storage Building in Mission Creek Park (Parcel NP4).

Nikki Henry, assistant development specialist with OCII’s Mission Bay project team, said the amendment extends the existing license through Sept. 2, 2024, and doubles required free courses for underserved San Francisco youth from 13 to 26 per year, raising the citywide goal to 400 youth served at no cost. She said UCSF’s Outdoor Program has historically offered programming and exceeded the annual youth targets, and that UCSF is responsible for maintenance and utilities for the facility.

Henry said OCII will assign the license to the City when park control transfers to the City and Port in 2023; any further extensions would be negotiated between the City and UCSF. She described outreach to community organizations, schools and youth groups and said the program offers sliding‑scale pricing for the general public and free slots for partner nonprofits.

Commissioners asked about age ranges and outreach to faith groups and community partners; staff said the program generally serves youth from late elementary through high school and that UCSF can work to broaden outreach to additional community groups. Vice Chair Rosales moved the amendment and Commissioner Scott seconded. The secretary recorded three ayes and two absences; the motion carried.

The commission’s approval extends the license through 09/02/2024, requires increased youth programming from UCSF, and directs staff to coordinate outreach to underserved communities and to manage the license assignment when parks transfer to the City.