# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 3, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-03-03 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 29 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1138/2026-03-03-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/sites/default/files/bag030326_minutes.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 260198: Supporting California State Assembly Bill Nos. 1818 and 1831 - California State University: Fairness for Workers and Students - Pages: 18-19 ### File 260206: Approval of a 270-Day Extension for Planning Commission Review of Planning Code - Formula Retail (File No. 250816) - Pages: 19 ### File 260169: Appointment, Park, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee - Lindsay Kaufman - Pages: 19 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 260169 [Appointment, Park, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee - Lindsay Kaufman] Motion appointing Lindsay Kaufman, term ending February 1, 2027, to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee (District 4). (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M26-020 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260142: Emergency Preparedness - Restoration of Outdoor Public Warning System - Pages: 19-20 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260142 [Emergency Preparedness - Restoration of Outdoor Public Warning System] Sponsor: Wong Resolution urging the Department of Emergency Management and Department of Technology to prioritize the restoration of San Francisco's outdoor public warning system in tsunami evacuation zones and coastal areas, and to allocate funding for this critical public safety infrastructure. Resolution No. 130-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Noes: Mandelman ### File 260192: Supporting California State Senate Bill No. 875 (Wiener) - Access to Public Power Act - Pages: 20 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260192 [Supporting California State Senate Bill No. 875 (Wiener) - Access to Public Power Act] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey, Sauter, Melgar, Wong, Mahmood and Fielder Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 875, introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener, which will strengthen and protect the ability of local jurisdictions within the Pacific Gas and Electric service territory to form or expand their own public utilities. Resolution No. 133-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260193: Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1897 (Haney) - Mentally Disordered Offenders: Criteria for Commitment - Pages: 20-21 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260193 [Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1897 (Haney) - Mentally Disordered Offenders: Criteria for Commitment] Sponsors: Mandelman; Sauter and Sherrill Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1897, introduced by Assembly Member Matt Haney, which clarifies legal standards governing continued treatment for offenders with severe mental illness and strengthens evidence-based evaluation requirements. Supervisor Sherrill requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 134-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ## Extracted text ### [Page 19](https://sfbos.info/documents/1138/2026-03-03-minutes#page-19) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/3/2026 260206 [Approval of a 270-Day Extension for Planning Commission Review of Planning Code - Formula Retail (File No. 250816)] Sponsor: Melgar Resolution extending by 270 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250816) amending the Planning Code to reduce restrictions on Formula Retail Uses by 1) modifying the definition of a Formula Retail Use; 2) eliminating the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for Formula Retail Accessory Uses, Formula Retail Temporary Uses, and certain changes of use for Formula Retail Uses; 3) eliminating the prohibition on changes of use for non-conforming Formula Retail Uses; 4) eliminating the requirement for an economic impact study for specified large Formula Retail Uses; 5) eliminating the restrictions regarding Formula Retail Use concentration in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 6) allowing one or more Formula Retail Restaurants or Limited Restaurants inside a General Grocery store under a single Conditional Use authorization; and 7) principally permitting Formula Retail Uses in spaces larger than 10,000 square feet in the RC (Residential-Commercial) and RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) Districts; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. Resolution No. 121-26 ADOPTED 260169 [Appointment, Park, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee - Lindsay Kaufman] Motion appointing Lindsay Kaufman, term ending February 1, 2027, to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee (District 4). (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M26-020 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda President Mandelman requested that File Nos. 260142, 260192, 260193, and 260200 be severed so that they may be considered separately. 260142 [Emergency Preparedness - Restoration of Outdoor Public Warning System] Sponsor: Wong Resolution urging the Department of Emergency Management and Department of Technology to prioritize the restoration of San Francisco's outdoor public warning system in tsunami evacuation zones and coastal areas, and to allocate funding for this critical public safety infrastructure. Resolution No. 130-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Noes: 1 - Mandelman City and County of San Francisco Page 194 Printed at 4:26 pm on 4/13/26 ### [Page 20](https://sfbos.info/documents/1138/2026-03-03-minutes#page-20) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/3/2026 260192 [Supporting California State Senate Bill No. 875 (Wiener) - Access to Public Power Act] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey, Sauter, Melgar, Wong, Mahmood and Fielder Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 875, introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener, which will strengthen and protect the ability of local jurisdictions within the Pacific Gas and Electric service territory to form or expand their own public utilities. Resolution No. 133-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260193 [Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1897 (Haney) - Mentally Disordered Offenders: Criteria for Commitment] Sponsors: Mandelman; Sauter and Sherrill Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1897, introduced by Assembly Member Matt Haney, which clarifies legal standards governing continued treatment for offenders with severe mental illness and strengthens evidence-based evaluation requirements. Supervisor Sherrill requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 134-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 195 Printed at 4:26 pm on 4/13/26