Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 10, 2026

251247 [Fire Code - Repealing 2022 Code; Adopting 2025 Code] Sponsors: Mayor; Sherrill and Sauter Ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2025 California Fire Code and portions of the 2024 International Fire Code, together with amendments specific to San Francisco, including provisions for fees for permits, inspections, and various City services, with an operative date of January 1, 2026; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Francisco's amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings. Ordinance No. 039-26 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260134 [Contract Amendment - Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services - Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services - Not to Exceed $64,940,326] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. SFMTA-2018-48, Armed and Unarmed Security Services Agreement, between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), and Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services, to extend the term by one year from March 31, 2026, for a total term from April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2027; to increase the amount by $5,911,925 for a total not to exceed amount of $64,940,326; and to authorize the SFMTA to enter into any amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution. (Municipal Transportation Agency) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 122-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

at its Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant with more reliable, efficient, and modern technologies and facilities, at no cost for a term effective upon approval of this Resolution and recordation of the agreement by the City’s Office of the Assessor Recorder, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118, and until PG&E surrenders or abandons the easement area or the agreement is terminated; determining that the grant of the easement at no cost will serve a public purpose by delivering an increased natural gas supply to SFPUC’s existing Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant and its new biosolids digesters facilities, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.30; adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein. (Public Utilities Commission) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jeremy Spitz (Public Utilities Commission) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 123-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

Noes: Fielder

260175 [Appointment, Assessment Appeals Board No. 3 - Elena Rivkin] Motion appointing Elena Rivkin (residency requirement waived), term ending September 7, 2026, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3. (Rules Committee) Applicant considered in committee: Elena Rivkin, seats 2 and 3. (residency waiver required) Motion No. M26-022 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

250979 [Administrative Code - Police Surveillance Technology Policy for Electronic Location Tracking Devices] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman, Sherrill, Sauter, Dorsey and Wong Ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices and making required findings. (Supervisor Walton voted No on First Reading.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Carl Nicita (San Francisco Police Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Fielder, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 24, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

o. 009) identified in Planning Case No. 2024-011561CUA, to legalize the merger of three dwelling units on second and third floors into one dwelling unit and to reinstate one dwelling unit on the ground floor within an existing four-unit residential building located within RM-1 (Residential Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District, Telegraph Hill-North Beach Residential SUD (Special Use District), Priority Equity Geographies SUD, and 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 3) (Appellants: Katelin Holloway and Ben Ramirez) (Filed January 5, 2026) (Clerk of the Board) President Mandelman opened the public hearings and Supervisor Sauter indicated he would be making a motion to continue this appeal to a future date. The President then inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board regarding the proposed continuance. Jerry Drather; spoke on various concerns relating to the proposed continuance. There were no other speakers. The President closed public comment on the continuance. Supervisor Sauter, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED OPEN to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 7, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260022 [Denying Conditional Use Authorization - 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission, de facto denying a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-011561CUA, for a proposed project located at 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Sauter, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 7, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260023 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place] Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission de facto denying a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-011561CUA, for a proposed project at 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place; approving the Conditional Use Authorization for the proposed project; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.105, and Planning Code, Section 308.1(d), provides that the Board of Supervisors may disapprove the decision of the Planning Commission by a vote of not less than two-thirds (8 votes) of the members of the Board.) Supervisor Sauter, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 7, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260024 [Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' decision concerning the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, Case No. 2024-011561CUA, for a proposed project at 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Sauter, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 7, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260001 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Kisha Henderson - $55,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kisha Henderson against the City and County of San Francisco for $55,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-612822; entitled Kisha Henderson v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute. (City Attorney) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260012 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Renee Owens - $800,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Renee Owens against the City and County of San Francisco for $800,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 1, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604879; entitled Renee Owens v. Friendship Village, Inc., et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged wrongful death on a City sidewalk. (City Attorney) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260080 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Lan Pham, Quyen Jennifer Pham, Mai Pham, Ly Pham Rivera, Henry Pham, And Linda Pham - $500,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Lan Pham, Quyen Jennifer Pham, Mai Pham, Ly Pham Rivera, Henry Pham, and Linda Pham against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 28, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-609384; entitled Lan Pham, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged elder abuse, patients’ rights violations, medical negligence, and wrongful death. (City Attorney) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260002 [Settlement of Unlitigated Claims - WPP Group USA, Inc. - $350,000] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by WPP Group USA, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $350,000; the claims were filed on February 14, 2025; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 124-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260003 [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Robert DyFoon - $32,500] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Robert DyFoon against the City and County of San Francisco for $32,500; the claim was filed on February 25, 2025; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water service line rupture. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 125-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260004 [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Everen Capital Corporation - $2,192,098.28] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Everen Capital Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,192,098.28; the claim was filed on May 22, 2025; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 126-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260077 [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Bay Area Air Quality Management District - $30,450] Resolution approving the settlement of a citation issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District against the City and County of San Francisco through the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office for $30,450; the citation was issued on June 13, 2024; the citation involves an alleged public nuisance stemming from the discharge of chemical agents. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 127-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260098 [Commemorative Street Name Designation - Oakdale Avenue between of Third Street and Newhall - “James Richards Way”] Sponsors: Walton; Melgar and Chen Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “James Richard Way” on Oakdale Avenue between Third Street to Newhall Street. Resolution No. 128-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260226 [Adoption of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 350 Amber Drive] Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of Planning Commission Motion No. 21825, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-004318CUA, for a proposed project at 350 Amber Drive; and the Board’s approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for the same Planning Case and property with additional conditions; and adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M26-024 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong

260219 [Iranian American Heritage Month - March 2026] Sponsors: Dorsey; Chen, Walton, Mandelman, Wong, Chan, Sauter, Melgar, Fielder, Mahmood and Sherrill Resolution recognizing the month of March 2026 as Iranian American Heritage Month in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Chan, Sauter, Melgar, Fielder, Mahmood, and Sherrill requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 144-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong