The Land Use and Transportation Committee held a hearing to address the scheduled closure of the Safeway grocery store at 1355 Webster Street on February 7, 2025. This closure is expected to eliminate essential full-service grocery options, pharmaceutical, and banking services, creating a 'food desert' in the Fillmore District. The hearing aimed to gather information and address community concerns regarding food insecurity, the impact on vulnerable populations, and historical displacement. Community members expressed a desire for city acquisition of the 3.68-acre site, potentially through eminent domain, to facilitate the establishment of a new permanent grocery store and affordable housing, with proposals mentioning up to 1000 units. Suggestions also included exploring a community benefits plan and ensuring continued community use of the parking lot. The committee officially 'HEARD AND FILED' the item, concluding this particular hearing process.