# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 7, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-04-07 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 22 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1146/2026-04-07-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/sites/default/files/bag040726_minutes.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 260022: Denying Conditional Use Authorization - 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 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) Motion No. M26-034 Supervisor Sauter, seconded by Supervisor Sherrill, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder ### File 260023: Approving Conditional Use Authorization - 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 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 Sherrill, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder ### File 260024: Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 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) At the request of Supervisor Melgar, the question for File No. 260024 was considered first. Supervisor Sauter, seconded by Supervisor Sherrill, moved that this Motion be APPROVED, and further directed the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings that include a three-unit project may be desirable at the project site, if feasible and properly-designed, and that the Board urges the Planning Department and the Planning Commission to thoroughly review a future application for such project, if one is submitted. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Mahmood, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong - Noes: Chan, Chen, Mandelman, Melgar, Walton - Excused: Fielder ### File 260177: Environment Code - Climate Action Plan - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260177 [Environment Code - Climate Action Plan] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman and Wong Ordinance amending the Environment Code to update the City’s climate action goals and planning process, and to update City Departments’ roles and responsibilities regarding the City’s climate action goals; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Wong requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder ### File 260333: Presidential Appointment, Board of Appeals - Lily Wong - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 260333 [Presidential Appointment, Board of Appeals - Lily Wong] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Rafael Mandelman’s nomination for the appointment of Lily Wong to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.106, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: March 25, 2026.) Motion No. M26-033 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder ## Extracted text ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/1146/2026-04-07-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 4/7/2026 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 Sherrill, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 1 - Fielder 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) At the request of Supervisor Melgar, the question for File No. 260024 was considered first. Supervisor Sauter, seconded by Supervisor Sherrill, moved that this Motion be APPROVED, and further directed the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings that include a three-unit project may be desirable at the project site, if feasible and properly-designed, and that the Board urges the Planning Department and the Planning Commission to thoroughly review a future application for such project, if one is submitted. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Dorsey, Mahmood, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong Noes: 5 - Chan, Chen, Mandelman, Melgar, Walton Excused: 1 - Fielder COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 260177 [Environment Code - Climate Action Plan] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman and Wong Ordinance amending the Environment Code to update the City’s climate action goals and planning process, and to update City Departments’ roles and responsibilities regarding the City’s climate action goals; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Wong requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 1 - Fielder City and County of San Francisco Page 14 Printed at 4:35 pm on 4/8/26 ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/1146/2026-04-07-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 4/7/2026 Recommendation of the Rules Committee 260333 [Presidential Appointment, Board of Appeals - Lily Wong] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Rafael Mandelman’s nomination for the appointment of Lily Wong to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.106, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: March 25, 2026.) Motion No. M26-033 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 1 - Fielder ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Magick Altman; shared various concerns supporting a bill of rights for entities of nature. EK Kate; shared various concerns regarding poetry month. Richard Johnson; shared various concerns regarding the closure of Hayes street. Thierry Fill; shared various concerns regarding artificial intelligence. Lea McGeever; shared various concerns regarding the actions of the Commission Streamlining Task Force and proposed Charter reforms. Nadia Rahman; shared support for the resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Shanin Shaikh; shared support for the resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Mr. Yasir; shared support for the resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Speaker; shared support for the resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Speaker; shared support for the resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Speaker; shared support for the resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Aseel Fara; shared support for the resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Richard Este Peterson; shared various concerns regarding the audio amplification in the Board Chamber. City and County of San Francisco Page 15 Printed at 4:35 pm on 4/8/26