Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 21, 2026

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) Ordinance No. 073-26 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260107 [Administrative Code - Airport Surveillance Technology Policy] Ordinance approving the Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of the Transportation Network Company Virtual Queue technology. (Airport Commission) (Supervisor Walton voted No to Continue on Final Passage.) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

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 voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 074-26 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

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

Noes: Walton

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260240 [Authorizing Grant Agreements - Terms of 20 Years after Project Completion - Public Utilities Commission Green Infrastructure Grant Program] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance extending for an additional five years through July 1, 2031, the delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”), previously authorized by Ordinance No. 26-19 and extended and modified by Ordinance Nos. 101-20, 159-22, and 207-24, to enter into grant agreements under the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program with terms of up to 20 years after the Project Completion Date, as defined by the Grant Agreements. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260275 [Professional Services Agreement - Archer Energy Solutions, LLC - PRO.0327, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power North American Electric Reliability Corporation Compliance and Audit Support - Not to Exceed $11,600,000] Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0327, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power North American Electric Reliability Corporation Compliance and Audit Support to Archer Energy Solutions, LLC, to provide as-needed professional services to Hetch Hetchy Water and Power to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation, Western Electricity Coordinating Council, California Independent System Operator, and California Public Utilities Commission regulatory requirements for an amount not to exceed $11,600,000 and with a duration of five years, with an anticipated timeframe from May 2026 through May 2031, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 219-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260205 [California Constitution Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) - FY2025-2026] Resolution establishing the appropriations limit established at $14,639,589,998 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B (Gann Limit); due to the addition of local non-residential new construction and the percent change in population within the San Francisco Metropolitan Area from the previous year for the purpose of computation of its Appropriations Limit. (Controller) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 215-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260207 [Establishing Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) - FY2025-2026 - Special Tax Districts and Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing Districts] Resolution establishing the appropriations limit for Special Tax Districts and Infrastructure Revitalization and Financing Districts for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B (Gann Limit), and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Controller) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 216-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260274 [Accept and Expend Funds - Retroactive - California Secretary of State - Voting System and Election Management System Replacement - $416,431.10] Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Elections to accept and expend funds allocated by the California Secretary of State in an amount not to exceed $416,431.10 to fund voting system and election management system replacement, for the period of July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. (Elections Department) Resolution No. 218-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260327 [Agreement - Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board’s Member Agencies - Fiscal Obligations to CalPERS] Sponsor: Walton Resolution approving the agreement between the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board’s member agencies (City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County Transit District, and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority) regarding the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board’s fiscal obligations to California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), effective upon execution of the agreement by all member agencies; and authorizing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Director of Transportation to execute the agreement. (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 222-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260083 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - One Oak Street Project] Sponsors: Dorsey; Mandelman Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to change the height and bulk districts for the One Oak Street project, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 001, 002, 003, 004, and 005, to increase the allowed height for the podium of the building, from the current base height limit of 120 feet to 140 feet; 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. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260208 [Liquor License Transfer - 700 4th Street - Tazza D' Amore Cafe] Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Tazza D' Amore, Inc, doing business as Tazza D' Amore Cafe, located at 700 4th Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license. (Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee) Resolution No. 217-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260280 [Liquor License Transfer – 77 Cambon Drive – Bark 77] Resolution determining that the that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to 77 ASSETS LLC, doing business as Bark 77, located at 77 Cambon Drive (District 7), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license. (Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee) Resolution No. 221-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260288 [Affirming the Importance of Independent Civilian Oversight of the San Francisco Police Commission] Sponsors: Walton; Fielder, Chen, Chan, Melgar and Mandelman Resolution affirming the importance of keeping the independent civilian oversight of the San Francisco Police Commission. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 224-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

City and County of San Francisco Page 346 Printed at 6:43 pm on 6/8/26 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/21/2026 Supervisor Chen Excused From Voting Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Mahmood, moved that Supervisor Chen be excused from voting on File No. 260358. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Chen, Fielder

260358 [Appointment, Local Agency Formation Commission - Supervisor Chyanne Chen] Motion appointing Supervisor Chyanne Chen, term ending February 4, 2030, as an alternate member on the Local Agency Formation Commission. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M26-039 APPROVED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Chen, Fielder

260279 [Settlement of Unlitigated Claims against Associated Pharmacies, Inc.,et al. - City to Receive Approximately $250,000 to $350,000] Resolution authorizing settlement of unlitigated claims on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) for abatement funds in the range of $250,000 to $350,000; the claims relate to settling companies’ allegedly improper and unlawful practices, which contributed to the epidemic of opioid abuse and misuse and caused a public nuisance. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 220-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260038 [Administrative Code - Glen Park Entertainment Zone] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Glen Park Entertainment Zone, on Diamond Street between Monterey Boulevard and Chenery Street, Chenery Street between Brompton Avenue and Carrie Street, Monterey Boulevard between Diamond Street and Joost Avenue, and Kern Steet between Brompton Avenue and Diamond Street; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260304 [Administrative Code - Upper Fillmore Entertainment Zone] Sponsors: Sherrill; Mahmood Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Upper Fillmore Entertainment Zone on Fillmore Street from Jackson to Sutter Streets, California Street from Fillmore Street to Steiner Street, and Pine Street from Fillmore Street to Steiner Street; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260179 [Administrative Code - Establishing the Pacific Islander Cultural District] Sponsors: Walton; Chan, Mandelman, Chen and Wong Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Pacific Islander Cultural District in and around the Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods; to require the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to submit written reports and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor describing the cultural attributes of the District and proposing strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisors Chen and Wong requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

. v. Turner, et al., Case No. 2:25-00814 (W.D. Wash.), Case No. 25-3364 (9th Cir.); City of Chicago, et al. v. Dep’t of Homeland Security, et al., Case No. 25-cv-05462 (N.D. Ill.); Appalachian Voices, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Case No. 25-cv-01982 (D.D.C.), Case No. 25-5333 (D.C. Cir.); County of Santa Clara, et al. v. Noem, et al., Case No. 25-cv-08330 (N.D. Cal.), Case No. 26-402 (9th Cir.); City and County of San Francisco v. U.S. Department of Justice, et al., Case No. 3:25-cv-9277 (N.D. Cal.); National Council of Nonprofits v. McMahon, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-13242 (D. Mass.); National Alliance to End Homelessness v. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-636 (D.R.I), Case No. 26-1218 (1st Cir.); Oregon Environmental Council, et al. v Internal Revenue Service, Case No. 1:25-cv-04400, (D.D.C); Commonwealth of Massachusetts, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al., Case No. 26-1061, 26-1037 (D.C. Cir.); and regarding anticipated litigation the City may initiate to challenge actions by the federal government as plaintiff. Motion No. M26-040 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260403 [Arbor Day - April 24, 2026] Sponsors: Dorsey; Mandelman, Sherrill, Melgar, Sauter, Mahmood, Chen, Chan and Wong Resolution declaring April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 225-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260406 [Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day - April 24, 2026] Sponsors: Melgar; Mandelman, Sherrill, Chan, Chen, Sauter, Dorsey, Wong, Walton and Mahmood Resolution marking the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and declaring April 24, 2026, as “Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day” in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Walton and Mahmood requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 227-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder

260409 [Honoring the Life of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Reaffirming San Francisco’s Commitment to Elder Safety] Sponsors: Wong; Sherrill, Sauter, Mandelman, Dorsey, Walton, Mahmood, Melgar and Chen Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Vicha Ratanapakdee on the fifth anniversary of his passing, condemning violence against elders, and reaffirming San Francisco's commitment to elder safety, violence prevention, community healing, and standing against anti-Asian hate. Supervisors Dorsey, Walton, Mahmood, Melgar, and Chen requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 229-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Chan, Fielder