# Board of Supervisors Minutes: December 9, 2025 - Meeting date: 2025-12-09 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 39 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1128/2025-12-09-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1363672&GUID=586FEA0F-E982-4CE2-B0EF-1FD6EEC7B020) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 250701: Planning, Business and Tax Regulations Codes - Family Zoning Plan - Pages: 9-10 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: e conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. (Economic Impact) (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Fielder, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 245-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill - Noes: Chan, Chen, Fielder, Walton - Excused: Wong ### File 250985: Local Coastal Program Amendment - Family Zoning Plan - Pages: 10 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 250985 [Local Coastal Program Amendment - Family Zoning Plan] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution transmitting to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification an amendment to the Implementation Program and Land Use Plan of the City’s certified Local Coastal Program to implement the Family Zoning Plan; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisor Chen dissented in committee.) Resolution No. 577-25 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill - Noes: Chan, Chen, Fielder, Walton - Excused: Wong ### File 250811: Building Code - Building Permit Expiration Timelines - Pages: 10-11 - Sponsors: Mahmood; Dorsey - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250811 [Building Code - Building Permit Expiration Timelines] Sponsors: Mahmood; Dorsey Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the timing of expiration of certain building permits and building permit applications; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisor Chan, Chen, Fielder, Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton - Noes: Chan, Chen, Fielder - Excused: Wong - Vote 2: rescission - Action: Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved to RESCIND the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton - Excused: Wong - Vote 3: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill - Noes: Chan, Chen, Fielder, Walton - Excused: Wong ### File 250815: Planning Code - Inclusionary Housing Waiver and Land Dedication in Well-Resourced Neighborhoods - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Melgar; Wong - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250815 [Planning Code - Inclusionary Housing Waiver and Land Dedication in Well-Resourced Neighborhoods] Sponsors: Melgar; Wong Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the City to waive the Inclusionary Housing Fee and other requirements in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District (SUD) in exchange for a project sponsor’s agreement to subject all units in the project to rent control; and allow projects in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies SUD to comply with the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance by dedicating land to the City; requiring periodic reports to the Planning Commission; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section, 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton - Excused: Wong ### File 251104: Grant Agreement Amendment - Episcopal Community Services - Sanctuary Shelter - Not to Exceed $40,896,141 - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 251104 [Grant Agreement Amendment - Episcopal Community Services - Sanctuary Shelter - Not to Exceed $40,896,141] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for shelter services at Sanctuary Shelter; extending the grant term by 24 months from June 30, 2026, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2028; increasing the agreement amount by $15,140,870 for a new total amount not to exceed $40,896,141; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement. (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 581-25 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton - Excused: Wong ## Extracted text ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/1128/2025-12-09-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/9/2025 NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 250985 [Local Coastal Program Amendment - Family Zoning Plan] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution transmitting to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification an amendment to the Implementation Program and Land Use Plan of the City’s certified Local Coastal Program to implement the Family Zoning Plan; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisor Chen dissented in committee.) Resolution No. 577-25 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill Noes: 4 - Chan, Chen, Fielder, Walton Excused: 1 - Wong 250811 [Building Code - Building Permit Expiration Timelines] Sponsors: Mahmood; Dorsey Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the timing of expiration of certain building permits and building permit applications; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisor Chan, Chen, Fielder, Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton Noes: 3 - Chan, Chen, Fielder Excused: 1 - Wong Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved to RESCIND the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton Excused: 1 - Wong PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill Noes: 4 - Chan, Chen, Fielder, Walton Excused: 1 - Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 1011 Printed at 3:07 pm on 3/4/26 ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/1128/2025-12-09-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/9/2025 250815 [Planning Code - Inclusionary Housing Waiver and Land Dedication in Well-Resourced Neighborhoods] Sponsors: Melgar; Wong Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the City to waive the Inclusionary Housing Fee and other requirements in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District (SUD) in exchange for a project sponsor’s agreement to subject all units in the project to rent control; and allow projects in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies SUD to comply with the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance by dedicating land to the City; requiring periodic reports to the Planning Commission; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section, 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton Excused: 1 - Wong Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee 251104 [Grant Agreement Amendment - Episcopal Community Services - Sanctuary Shelter - Not to Exceed $40,896,141] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for shelter services at Sanctuary Shelter; extending the grant term by 24 months from June 30, 2026, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2028; increasing the agreement amount by $15,140,870 for a new total amount not to exceed $40,896,141; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement. (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 581-25 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton Excused: 1 - Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 1012 Printed at 3:07 pm on 3/4/26