# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 5, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-05-05 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 28 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2136/2026-05-05-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1410517&GUID=62A5384F-5785-40C3-BA8B-F1802C538E0A) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 251003: Administrative Code - Expanding Drug-Free Permanent Supportive Housing - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Dorsey; Mandelman, Sherrill, Sauter, Mahmood and Wong - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: ending the Administrative Code to state that it is City policy to expand the availability of Site-Based Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) that prohibits on-site illicit drug use among residents (“Drug-Free PSH”) to meet the demand of people experiencing homelessness who prefer such a residential option; bar the City from funding new Site-Based PSH for people experiencing homelessness that prohibits evictions on the basis of drug use alone (“Drug-Tolerant PSH”), except where operation of the housing as Drug-Free PSH would conflict with standards imposed by law or by a condition of other funding, or the Board of Supervisors has waived the funding prohibition based on specific findings; and require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to survey residents of Site-Based PSH to assess their interest in living in either Drug-Tolerant PSH or Drug-Free PSH and report on the survey findings and HSH’s strategies to meet PSH residents’ demands. (Racial Equity Impact) Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Sherrill, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 12, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder, Mahmood ### File 260223: Supporting the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp - Pages: 12 - Sponsors: Wong; Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar and Sherrill - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260223 [Supporting the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp] Sponsors: Wong; Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar and Sherrill Resolution supporting and recognizing the importance of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program and encouraging the San Francisco Unified School District to continue to provide high school students the opportunity to participate and ensure the program is preserved as currently constituted. Supervisor Sherrill requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 264-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong - Noes: Walton - Excused: Fielder, Mahmood ### File 260307: Condemning ICE Action at San Francisco International Airport - Pages: 12 - Sponsors: Chan; Chen, Fielder, Walton, Mahmood, Melgar, Sauter and Mandelman - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260307 [Condemning ICE Action at San Francisco International Airport] Sponsors: Chan; Chen, Fielder, Walton, Mahmood, Melgar, Sauter and Mandelman Resolution condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Action; urging the United States Congress to fund the Transportation and Security Agency; and urging San Francisco Law Enforcement Agencies to continue to abide by Sanctuary City policies. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 265-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder, Mahmood ### File 260352: Liquor License Issuance - 1401 Haight Street - The Mellow SF - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260352 [Liquor License Issuance - 1401 Haight Street - The Mellow SF] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to THE MELLOW LLC, to do business as The Mellow SF, located at 1401 Haight Street (District 5), 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. 258-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder, Mahmood ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/2136/2026-05-05-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/5/2026 260223 [Supporting the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp] Sponsors: Wong; Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar and Sherrill Resolution supporting and recognizing the importance of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program and encouraging the San Francisco Unified School District to continue to provide high school students the opportunity to participate and ensure the program is preserved as currently constituted. Supervisor Sherrill requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 264-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong Noes: 1 - Walton Excused: 2 - Fielder, Mahmood 260307 [Condemning ICE Action at San Francisco International Airport] Sponsors: Chan; Chen, Fielder, Walton, Mahmood, Melgar, Sauter and Mandelman Resolution condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Action; urging the United States Congress to fund the Transportation and Security Agency; and urging San Francisco Law Enforcement Agencies to continue to abide by Sanctuary City policies. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 265-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 2 - Fielder, Mahmood 260352 [Liquor License Issuance - 1401 Haight Street - The Mellow SF] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to THE MELLOW LLC, to do business as The Mellow SF, located at 1401 Haight Street (District 5), 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. 258-26 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 2 - Fielder, Mahmood City and County of San Francisco Page 403 Printed at 4:45 pm on 6/10/26 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/2136/2026-05-05-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/5/2026 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). Claudine Cheng and Al Perez (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Foundation) provided introductory remarks to begin the celebration of May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Chen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Sifu Richard Ow and Norman Lau (Yau Kung Moon Lion Dance Troupe) in honor of AANHPI Month and in recognition of their accomplishments and continued community support. Supervisor Sauter shared in this commendation. Supervisor Chan introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Ding Lee (Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association) in honor of AANHPI Month and in recognition of his accomplishments and continued community support. Supervisors Chen and Sauter shared in this commendation. Supervisor Sherrill introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Leslie King (Looking Up Arts Foundation) in recognition of her artistic accomplishments and continued community support. Supervisor Sauter introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Harrison Anderson (Walk SF) in recognition of his 50 mile walk and advocacy for pedestrian safety. Supervisor Wong introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Amy Cai and Lisa Xu of (Dance Legacy, SF Plaza Dancing Grand Performance) in honor of AANHPI Month and in recognition of their artistic accomplishments and continued community support. Supervisor Chen shared in this commendation. Supervisor Dorsey introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Bini and Sumita Pradhan of Binis Kitchen in recognition of their accomplishments as a small business and continued community support. City and County of San Francisco Page 404 Printed at 4:45 pm on 6/10/26