# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 17, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-03-17 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 17 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1142/2026-03-17-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/sites/default/files/bag031726_minutes.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 260133: Public Works, Police Codes - Sidewalk Flower Stand Permits - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: alk Flower Stand Permits] Sponsors: Mayor; Sauter, Dorsey, Mandelman and Chen Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to enhance and modify the sidewalk flower stand permit program by, among other things, 1) updating and clarifying the applicable fees, 2) authorizing Public Works to consult with the Office of Small Business to identify and evaluate eligible permit applicants, 3) updating permit application requirements, 4) supplementing permit conditions and restrictions, 5) establishing minimum operating hours of 35 hours per week, 6) requiring permittees to be present at sidewalk flower stands for at least 50% of the applicable hours of operation and to dedicate a minimum of 75% of the sidewalk flower stand for the sale or storage of certain eligible flowers and plants, 7) prohibiting the leasing or sub-leasing of sidewalk flower stands, and 8) prohibiting the sale, assignment, inheritance, or transfer of flower stand permits; amending the Police Code to authorize Public Works to impose, assess, and collect administrative penalties; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder, Melgar, Sauter ### File 260131: Administrative Code - Downtown Activation Locations - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260131 [Administrative Code - Downtown Activation Locations] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the Jessie Alleys Downtown Activation Location to include the northern side of Mission Street, excluding the public street portion of Mission Street between Jessie Street East and Jessie Street West, and to make clarifying revisions; the Minna Alley Downtown Activation Location to include Minna Street between Shaw Alley and New Montgomery Street; the Natoma Downtown Activation Location to include Natoma Street between New Montgomery Street and 180 feet northeast of Second Street; the Second Street Downtown Activation Location to include Jessie Street between Second Street and New Montgomery Street; and the Yerba Buena Lane Downtown Activation Location to include the southern side of Market Street between Yerba Buena Lane and 250 feet northeast of Yerba Buena Lane, excluding the public street portion of Market Street; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder, Melgar, Sauter ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/1142/2026-03-17-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 3/17/2026 Recommendation of the Rules Committee 260131 [Administrative Code - Downtown Activation Locations] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the Jessie Alleys Downtown Activation Location to include the northern side of Mission Street, excluding the public street portion of Mission Street between Jessie Street East and Jessie Street West, and to make clarifying revisions; the Minna Alley Downtown Activation Location to include Minna Street between Shaw Alley and New Montgomery Street; the Natoma Downtown Activation Location to include Natoma Street between New Montgomery Street and 180 feet northeast of Second Street; the Second Street Downtown Activation Location to include Jessie Street between Second Street and New Montgomery Street; and the Yerba Buena Lane Downtown Activation Location to include the southern side of Market Street between Yerba Buena Lane and 250 feet northeast of Yerba Buena Lane, excluding the public street portion of Market Street; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 3 - Fielder, Melgar, Sauter ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. Supervisor Chen was noted absent at 4:56 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. Supervisor Chen Excused From Attendance Supervisor Sherrill, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that Supervisor Chen be excused beginning at 4:56 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Chan, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 4 - Chen, Fielder, Melgar, Sauter PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Wright; expressed concerns regarding the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors and revenue ballot measures. Lea McGeever; expressed concerns regarding immigration and certain situations involving youth with medical issues. Speaker; expressed the need for vendor oversight and artwork for BART stations. 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