The San Francisco City Council meeting held on June 5, 2025, focused on long-range planning for mass transit and climate resiliency in the city. The session began with expressions of gratitude towards the planning team for their efforts and collaboration with various agencies, particularly highlighting the importance of the Link 21 project.

A council member emphasized the significance of mass transit as a solution for future climate challenges and urban growth. They expressed hope for progress on the Link 21 project, specifically regarding gauge agreements that would allow the initiative to advance. The speaker acknowledged the extensive work involved in the planning process, referring to it as a "massive" undertaking that requires cooperation among multiple stakeholders.

The council member also encouraged their colleagues to support the ongoing efforts and offered assistance from their department to facilitate the project. They expressed a personal desire to see tangible results within the next five years, ideally before their retirement.

Commissioner McGarry followed with remarks of appreciation for the planning staff's dedication and thorough outreach efforts, noting their commitment to leaving "no stone unturned" in the project’s development.

The meeting concluded with a call for continued collaboration and a reminder of the importance of the work being done to enhance San Francisco's transit infrastructure and resilience against climate change. The council members expressed their eagerness to see the project progress and their readiness to support the planning team in any way possible.