The Authority and Developer had entered into agreements for the development of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, which included construction of public improvements like parks and open space. These improvements were to be owned by the Authority for maintenance and liability, and both the City and Authority would dedicate them for public use and open space purposes.

The Board of Supervisors will acknowledge the Authority's power to accept an offer of improvements for The Rocks (part of the YBI Hilltop Parks) and these improvements for the Authority's maintenance and liability responsibility. The Board will also dedicate the improvements for public use and designate the park area for public open space and park purposes.

Public Works recommends that the Board of Supervisors acknowledge TIDA’s acceptance of ownership of the Park Improvements and that the Park Improvements be accepted for public use by TIDA, dedicated for public use and designated for public park and open space purposes.

The actions of the Board of Supervisors and TIDA comply with the California Environmental Quality Act and are within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the project. Moreover, these actions are in conformity with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1.

The final acceptance of the public improvements entails acknowledgement, maintenance and liability assignment, and dedication of the improvements for public use, which requires a Board of Supervisors resolution and a TIDA Board of Directors action.

The Park Improvements acceptance and associated actions are affirmed to comply with environmental standards set by CEQA and the General Plan, with accountability ensured through the Planning Commission and Department of City Planning reviews, as well as through inspection and certification by the City Engineer and recommendations from the Public Works Director.