Committee forwards revocable permit for children's waiting room at Hall of Justice

The committee voted to forward to the full Board a revocable permit for about 355 square feet at the Hall of Justice (850 Bryant Street) to allow Mission Neighborhood Centers Inc. to operate a children's waiting room for parents, guardians, jurors and visitors attending court.

Andrico Penick, director of the Real Estate Division, said the waiting room was operated by the Superior Court pre‑COVID through a revocable permit, was closed during the pandemic, and will now reopen through a contract with Mission Neighborhood Centers. The permit term is five years, the annual permit fee is $1, the city or court may terminate the permit and the Real Estate Division does not anticipate tenant improvements. The court estimates the space could serve between 150 and 600 children per year.

There were no public speakers. Chair Chan moved the item to the full Board with a positive recommendation and a roll call; the motion passed with three ayes.