# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 14, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-04-14 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 18 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1148/2026-04-14-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/sites/default/files/bag041426_minutes.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 260162: Planning Code - Landmark Designation - San Francisco AIDS Foundation - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260162 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation - San Francisco AIDS Foundation] Sponsors: Mandelman; Chan Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the San Francisco AIDS Foundation building, located at 514-520 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2695, Lot No. 002, on the west side of Castro Street between 18th and 19th Streets, as a landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder ### File 260163: Planning Code - Landmark Designation - St. Matthew’s Church - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260163 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation - St. Matthew’s Church] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate St. Matthew’s Church, located at 3281-16th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3567, Lot No. 34, on the south side of 16th Street between Dolores and Guerrero Streets, as a landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder ### File 260164: Planning Code - Landmark Designation - St. Nicholas Cathedral - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260164 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation - St. Nicholas Cathedral] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate St. Nicholas Cathedral, located at 2005-15th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3558, Lot No. 74, on the south side of 15th Street between Sharon and Church Streets, as a landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder ### File 260244: Commemorative Street Name Designation - “Officer Lewin-Tankel Way” - 300 Block of Eddy Street - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260244 [Commemorative Street Name Designation - “Officer Lewin-Tankel Way” - 300 Block of Eddy Street] Sponsors: Mayor; Mahmood, Chen, Melgar and Mandelman Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “Officer Lewin-Tankel Way” to the 300 block of Eddy Street in recognition of San Francisco Police Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel’s courage and dedication to the people of the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder ### File 260216: Administrative Code - Fire Code Technical Advisory Council - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260216 [Administrative Code - Fire Code Technical Advisory Council] Sponsors: Sherrill; Sauter and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council to evaluate and advise the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and the Fire Department, on the criteria and types of evidence the Fire Marshal should consider in determining whether to waive, modify, or delay certain compliance requirements under the Fire Code that certain existing high-rise residential buildings have sprinkler systems; and to set forth the membership and duties of the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council. (Supervisor Walton dissented in committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong - Noes: Walton - Excused: Fielder ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/1148/2026-04-14-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 4/14/2026 260163 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation - St. Matthew’s Church] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate St. Matthew’s Church, located at 3281-16th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3567, Lot No. 34, on the south side of 16th Street between Dolores and Guerrero Streets, as a landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 1 - Fielder 260164 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation - St. Nicholas Cathedral] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate St. Nicholas Cathedral, located at 2005-15th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3558, Lot No. 74, on the south side of 15th Street between Sharon and Church Streets, as a landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 1 - Fielder 260244 [Commemorative Street Name Designation - “Officer Lewin-Tankel Way” - 300 Block of Eddy Street] Sponsors: Mayor; Mahmood, Chen, Melgar and Mandelman Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “Officer Lewin-Tankel Way” to the 300 block of Eddy Street in recognition of San Francisco Police Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel’s courage and dedication to the people of the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. ADOPTED 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 12 Printed at 4:58 pm on 4/15/26 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/1148/2026-04-14-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 4/14/2026 Recommendation of the Rules Committee 260216 [Administrative Code - Fire Code Technical Advisory Council] Sponsors: Sherrill; Sauter and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council to evaluate and advise the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and the Fire Department, on the criteria and types of evidence the Fire Marshal should consider in determining whether to waive, modify, or delay certain compliance requirements under the Fire Code that certain existing high-rise residential buildings have sprinkler systems; and to set forth the membership and duties of the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council. (Supervisor Walton dissented in committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong Noes: 1 - Walton Excused: 1 - Fielder SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Without objection, Rule 5.36 of the Rules of Order for the Board of Supervisors was suspended to grant privilege of the floor to the following guest(s). Supervisor Chen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Commander Amy Hurwitz (San Francisco Police Department) in recognition of her leadership, accomplishments and outstanding public service. Supervisors Melgar, Walton, Dorsey, and Mandelman shared in this commendation. Supervisor Sauter introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Kristie Fairchild, Executive Director (North Beach Citizens), in recognition of her accomplishments and continued community support. President Mandelman introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the Department of Emergency Management’s 2025 award recipients Karen Colindres, Dispatcher of the Year, and Zoila Lechuga, Supervisor of the Year, in recognition of their outstanding public service and dedication to providing compassionate support to San Franciscans in critical situations. Mary Ellen Carroll, Executive Director (Department of Emergency Management), provided additional commending remarks. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. City and County of San Francisco Page 13 Printed at 4:58 pm on 4/15/26