# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 14, 2026

- Meeting date: 2026-04-14
- Document type: minutes
- Pages in official PDF: 18
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## Structured legislative records

### 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 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.




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