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92 Board decisions about Coit Tower, in date order. Each links to its printed page.

  • Proposed Coit Memorial Tower on Telegraph Hill, paid from Elizabeth Coit's bequest of about $125,000 to the city.
    4 Apr 1932referredJournal 1932, p. 570 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner asked the Park Commission for information on a proposed Coit monument on Telegraph Hill; action deferred.
    13 Jun 1932continuedJournal 1932, p. 1023 ↗
  • Lillie Hitchcock Coit's bequest, about $125,000, is to build a tower on Telegraph Hill: the Coit Memorial Tower.
    27 Jun 1932passedJournal 1932, p. 1113 ↗
  • The Mayor is asked to appoint a citizens committee to arrange dedication of the Coit Memorial tower on Telegraph Hill.
    5 Jul 1933outcome not readJournal 1933, p. 1329 ↗
  • Telegraph Hill groups' request to limit building heights around Coit Tower was referred to the City Planning Commission.
    21 Aug 1944referredJournal 1944, p. 1816 ↗
  • Coit Tower maintenance budget of $6,650, proposed for reduction to $2,000, was temporarily postponed.
    16 May 1949tabledJournal 1949, p. 369 ↗
  • Gallagher withdrew his motion to cut $6,650 for Coit Tower repairs, so the full estimate stays in the budget.
    18 May 1949withdrawnJournal 1949, p. 450 ↗
  • Recreation and Park buildings, structures and improvements budget adopted after Finance Committee removed $5,750 for Coit Tower heating.
    15 May 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 383 ↗
  • $1,900 for a protective barrier around the Coit Tower murals was passed for second reading.
    25 May 1959passed first readingJournal 1959, p. 357 ↗
  • Ordinance appropriating $1,900 from Recreation and Park funds for a barrier protecting the murals at Coit Tower was finally passed.
    1 Jun 1959passedJournal 1959, p. 370 ↗
  • Telegraph Hill sector beside Coit Tower was temporarily closed on July 20, 1961, from 9 to 11 a.m., by resolution.
    17 Jul 1961passedJournal 1961, p. 371 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution temporarily closing the roadway leading to Coit Tower during certain hours on October 7, 1961.
    25 Sep 1961passedJournal 1961, p. 513 ↗
  • Deadline to award Coit Tower repair contract pushed to May 20
    18 May 1964passedJournal 1964, p. 357 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution extending to May 27, 1964, the deadline to award a Public Works repair contract for Coit Tower.
    21 Sep 1964passedJournal 1964 ↗
  • Supervisor Pelosi asked Public Works to report on Telegraph Hill Dwellers' request for directional signs to Coit Tower.
    22 Sep 1969referredJournal 1969, p. 815 ↗
  • Coit Tower and Filbert Street closed for
    18 Sep 1972passedJournal 1972, p. 831 ↗
  • Supervisor Kopp asked the Recreation and Park Department to repair water-stained Coit Tower murals and protect them from vandalism.
    11 Sep 1973passedJournal 1973, p. 886 ↗
  • Hearing asked on parking at Coit Tower and Lombard Street traffic
    8 May 1978referredJournal 1978, p. 554 ↗
  • Supervisor Molinari asked the Recreation and Park Department to seek Open Space funds for renovating the base of Coit Tower.
    6 Nov 1978outcome not readJournal 1978, p. 1360 ↗
  • Deadline to award Coit Tower work contract extended; outcome not shown.
    27 Aug 1979outcome not readJournal 1979, p. 1036 ↗
  • Coit Tower rehabilitation money gets first approval.
    22 Oct 1979pendingJournal 1979, p. 1261 ↗
  • Supervisor Nelder's inquiry into whether public access is damaging the Coit Tower murals was referred to Urban and Consumer Affairs Committee.
    8 Jun 1981referredJournal 1981, p. 592 ↗
  • Supervisor Nelder urged Recreation and Park to protect the Coit Tower murals and asked about current preservation procedures.
    22 Nov 1982passedJournal 1982 ↗
  • A viewing machine concession lease at Coit Tower and Marina Green was passed for second reading.
    17 Jan 1983passed first readingJournal 1983 ↗
  • Finally passed an ordinance approving a viewing machine concession lease at Coit Tower and Marina Green.
    24 Jan 1983passedJournal 1983 ↗
  • Telegraph Hill Boulevard to close for Coit Tower's fiftieth anniversary
    31 May 1983passedJournal 1983 ↗
  • Supervisor Nelder asked the Mayor to urge lower resident fees at the Zoo, Japanese Tea Garden, pools and Coit Tower, referred to Finance.
    8 Aug 1983referredJournal 1983 ↗
  • Telegraph Hill Boulevard closed for Coit Tower's fiftieth birthday
    29 Aug 1983outcome not readJournal 1983 ↗
  • Landmark status for Coit Tower sent to committee
    19 Sep 1983referredJournal 1983 ↗
  • Resolution adopted celebrating Coit Tower's 50th anniversary and urging the Planning Commission to consider landmark designation.
    3 Oct 1983passedJournal 1983 ↗
  • Landmark status proposed for Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill
    21 Nov 1983passed first readingJournal 1983 ↗
  • Landmark status proposed for Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill
    28 Nov 1983passedJournal 1983 ↗
  • Supervisor Hongisto asked for a hearing on the condition of [name withheld] [name withheld] murals at Beach Chalet and Coit Tower; referred to committee.
    21 May 1984referredJournal 1984 ↗
  • The City Attorney was asked what steps would transfer custody of Beach Chalet and Coit Tower to the Art Commission.
    18 Jun 1984passedJournal 1984 ↗
  • Molinari asks the Mayor to direct the Recreation and Park Commission not to paint Coit Tower another color.
    1 Apr 1985outcome not readJournal 1985 ↗
  • Supervisor Molinari's request on restoring the murals at Coit Tower was referred to the Culture and Recreation Committee.
    5 Nov 1985referredJournal 1985, p. 1399 ↗
  • The Recreation and Park Department accepted gifts of $13,722 for Zoo restrooms and $50,000 for restoring Coit Tower.
    24 Mar 1986passedJournal 1986 ↗
  • Supervisor Molinari asked for a hearing on the condition and restoration of the Coit Tower murals; referred to the Culture and Recreation Committee.
    4 Aug 1986referredJournal 1986 ↗
  • Park department may spend $114,415 to restore Coit Tower murals.
    8 Jan 1987passedJournal 1987 ↗
  • Board resolution accepts a $10,000 paint sealant gift from National Paint and Coating Association for Coit Tower renovation.
    21 Sep 1987passedJournal 1987 ↗
  • Temporary closure of various streets on August 8, 1988 for the Coors International Bicycle Classic is proposed.
    18 Jul 1988passedJournal 1988, p. 903 ↗
  • Walker and colleagues proposed extending charity sales rules to the Coit Tower area; referred to City Services Committee.
    20 Aug 1990referredJournal 1990 ↗
  • Five-year lease of Coit Tower management and operation to [name withheld] was referred to committee.
    14 Dec 1992referredJournal 1992, p. 1992 ↗
  • Recreation and Park Department proposes a five-year lease of the Coit Tower facility to [name withheld]; passed first reading.
    19 Jan 1993passed first readingJournal 1993 ↗
  • [name withheld] gets a five-year lease to manage and operate Coit Tower; finally passed.
    25 Jan 1993passedJournal 1993 ↗
  • Funding for two stairways on Greenwich and Filbert Streets urged
    12 Feb 1996referredJournal 1996 ↗
  • Pioneer Park stairway near Coit Tower approved
    20 Feb 1996passedJournal 1996 ↗
  • $500,000 gift for Coit Tower's Pioneer Park sent to committee
    2 Feb 1998referredJournal 1998 ↗
  • $500,000 gift sought for Pioneer Park improvements at Coit Tower
    2 Mar 1998passedJournal 1998 ↗
  • Japanese Tea Garden and Coit Tower fees sent to committee
    11 May 1998referredJournal 1998 ↗
  • Ordinance setting Recreation and Park fees for the Japanese Tea Garden, Coit Tower and weddings passed on first reading.
    22 Jun 1998passed first readingJournal 1998 ↗
  • Park Code fees for the Japanese Tea Garden, Coit Tower and wedding ceremonies were finally passed by the Board.
    29 Jun 1998passedJournal 1998 ↗
  • Public Works proposed accepting a gift of up to $500,000 to improve Pioneer Park beside Coit Tower.
    1999outcome not readBoard minutes 1999, p. 3 ↗
  • Committee recommended that Public Works accept up to $500,000 in gifts to improve Pioneer Park at Coit Tower.
    1999outcome not readBoard minutes 1999 ↗
  • Recreation and Park Department proposed higher admission fees at Coit Tower; passed on first reading.
    2006passed first readingBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Proposed higher admission fees for Coit Tower, referred to Budget and Finance Committee after introduction.
  • Recreation and Park Department proposes higher admission fees for Coit Tower; referred to Planning for environmental review.
    6 Jun 2006referredBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • An increase in admission fees to Coit Tower passed on first reading, proposed by the Mayor for the Recreation and Park Department.
    11 Jul 2006passed first readingBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Admission fees to Coit Tower would rise, under an ordinance passed on first reading.
    11 Jul 2006passed first readingBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Admission fees to Coit Tower increased, passed on final reading.
    18 Jul 2006passedBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Admission fees for Coit Tower increased by Park Code amendment, finally passed.
    18 Jul 2006passedBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Coit Tower admission costs more, approved
    18 Jul 2006passedBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • $598,615 for park staff and COIT Tower elevator; sent to committee.
    26 Apr 2007pendingBoard minutes 2007 ↗
  • Recreation and Park Department proposed higher fees at Coit Tower; the ordinance was referred to the Youth Commission and Small Business Commission.
  • Recreation and Park Department proposal to increase fees at Coit Tower passed on first reading.
    16 Jul 2008passed first readingBoard minutes 2008, p. 18 ↗
  • Higher fees at Coit Tower passed on first reading
    16 Jul 2008passed first readingBoard minutes 2008 ↗
  • Coit Tower fee increase now set
    22 Jul 2008passedBoard minutes 2008 ↗
  • Fees at Coit Tower increased, passed final vote by the Board of Supervisors.
  • Proposed ordinance would set non-San Francisco resident fees for the Coit Tower elevator; sent to Budget and Finance Committee.
  • Ordinance proposed to charge non-San Francisco residents fees for the Coit Tower elevator, passed on first reading.
    25 May 2010passed first readingBoard minutes 2010, p. 467 ↗
  • Coit Tower elevator fees for non-residents proposed
  • Pledge to protect Coit Tower's murals sent to committee
    4 Sep 2012outcome not readBoard minutes 2012, p. 642 ↗
  • Coit Tower operator gets five-year lease at $662,400 a year.
    3 Jun 2014passed first readingBoard minutes 2014, p. 87 ↗
  • Recreation and Park Department proposed a five-year lease of Coit Tower to Coit Tower, LLC at $662,400 annual rent; sent to committee.
  • Coit Tower gets new five-year operating lease at $662,400 a year.
  • Coit Tower operator gets five-year lease at $662,400 a year
  • Coit Tower lease changes for online tickets and a food kiosk
  • Coit Tower lease changes: food kiosk, online ticket fee.
    26 Jan 2016outcome not readBoard minutes 2016, p. 25 ↗
  • Coit Tower lease changed to allow a food kiosk and online ticket fee.
    2 Feb 2016passed first readingBoard minutes 2016, p. 58 ↗
  • Greenwich Street strip by Coit Tower to join Pioneer Park
  • Part of Greenwich Street near Coit Tower to join park.
  • Part of Greenwich Street near Coit Tower to join park.
  • Part of Greenwich Street beside Coit Tower to be closed
    12 Jul 2016outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Part of Greenwich Street beside Coit Tower to be closed
    19 Jul 2016outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Non-resident fees proposed for the Japanese Tea Garden and Coit Tower
    4 Jun 2019outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Non-resident fees at the Japanese Tea Garden and Coit Tower proposed
    16 Jul 2019outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Non-resident fees at the Japanese Tea Garden and Coit Tower proposed
    23 Jul 2019outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Coit Tower fee clarified as elevator access, sunset clause added
    23 Jul 2019outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Park fee ordinance amended to exclude the Coit Tower Elevator
    20 Jul 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Coit Tower Elevator fees deemed expired under Chan's amendment
    20 Jul 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Peskin moves to drop the Coit Tower Elevator fee increase
    20 Jul 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Coit Tower Elevator fee rises treated as expired in June
    20 Jul 2021outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗