# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 15, 2025 - Meeting date: 2025-04-15 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 31 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1076/2025-04-15-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1294909&GUID=1B791716-86D0-4ADF-9B5C-6CC8DCEB69CC) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 250275: Appointment, Bay Conservation and Development Commission - Supervisor Matt Dorsey - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 250275 [Appointment, Bay Conservation and Development Commission - Supervisor Matt Dorsey] Motion appointing Supervisor Matt Dorsey to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, for an indefinite term or the conclusion of his term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M25-038 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton - Excused: Dorsey ### File 250306: Appointments, Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee - Melinda Burrus and Prasanthi Patel - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 250306 [Appointments, Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee - Melinda Burrus and Prasanthi Patel] Motion appointing Melinda Burrus and Prasanthi Patel, terms ending December 31, 2026, to the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M25-039 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250307: Appointment, Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board - Estela Ortiz - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 250307 [Appointment, Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board - Estela Ortiz] Motion appointing Estela Ortiz, term ending March 1, 2029, to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M25-040 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250017: Military Equipment Use Policy and Additional Equipment Approval - 2024 Annual Report - Pages: 16-17 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 250017 [Military Equipment Use Policy and Additional Equipment Approval - 2024 Annual Report] Resolution accepting the San Francisco Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use Policy 2024 Annual Report and Inventory; and approving the request for purchase and use of additional equipment, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law. (Sheriff) Resolution No. 151-25 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill - Noes: Chan, Fielder, Walton ## Extracted text ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/1076/2025-04-15-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/15/2025 250306 [Appointments, Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee - Melinda Burrus and Prasanthi Patel] Motion appointing Melinda Burrus and Prasanthi Patel, terms ending December 31, 2026, to the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M25-039 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton 250307 [Appointment, Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board - Estela Ortiz] Motion appointing Estela Ortiz, term ending March 1, 2029, to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M25-040 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton Referred Without Recommendation From the Rules Committee 250017 [Military Equipment Use Policy and Additional Equipment Approval - 2024 Annual Report] Resolution accepting the San Francisco Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use Policy 2024 Annual Report and Inventory; and approving the request for purchase and use of additional equipment, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law. (Sheriff) Resolution No. 151-25 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill Noes: 3 - Chan, Fielder, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 289 Printed at 8:32 pm on 5/19/25 ### [Page 17](https://sfbos.info/documents/1076/2025-04-15-minutes#page-17) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/15/2025 SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Without objection, Rule 5.36 of the Rules of the Board of Supervisors was suspended to grant privilege of the floor to the following guest(s). Supervisor Chan introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the Great Star Theater, accepted by Executive Director Roger Pincombe and President Alice Chu, on the occasion of their 100th Anniversary and in recognition of their accomplishments as the oldest Chinese theater in the United States cultivating traditional Asian art forms. Supervisor Sauter shared in this commendation. Supervisor Melgar introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the City College of San Francisco’s Men’s Basketball Team, the Rams, accepted by Head Coach Justin Labagh, and including Associate Head Coach Adam D’Acquisto; Assistant Coaches Tom McNichol, DaRon Sims, Mario Gomez, Jordan Davis, Fale Malepeai, and Rob Marcaletti; and players Jermaine Haliburton, King-Njhsanni Wilhite, Jalen Glenn, Miles Amos, Titus Wilkins, Ray-John Spears, Rickey Mitchell Jr., James Moore, Issac Shingange, Mason Harris, Antonio Pusateri, Vitor Oliveria, John Squire, Dominic Williams, and Nick Cubley, in celebration of their win at the 2025 California Community College Athletic Association Men’s Basketball State Championship. Supervisor Walton introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Chief William Scott (San Francisco Police Department) in recognition of his dedicated public service and accomplishments implementing policies to address public safety and reduce crime in San Francisco. Supervisor Dorsey shared in this commendation. President Mandelman introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Nicole Workman and Cathy Osorio (Department of Emergency Management) in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (“Dispatcher Week”) and in recognition of their accomplishments and extraordinary public service. Mary Ellen Carroll, Executive Director (Department of Emergency Management), provided additional commending remarks. City and County of San Francisco Page 290 Printed at 8:32 pm on 5/19/25