# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 12, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-05-12 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 30 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2138/2026-05-12-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1411569&GUID=AC92E90F-4B00-4DAA-897A-48FBD3848759) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 250184: Appointments, Behavioral Health Commission - Jasper Verduin, Michael Fittro, Sam Ustrzynski, Kescha Mason, Brandon Fountain, Amelia Harmon, Stephanie Gonzales, and Tara Gamboa-Eastman - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: otion appointing Jasper Verduin, term ending January 1, 2027, Michael Fittro, Sam Ustrzynski (residency requirement waived), and Kescha Mason, terms ending January 1, 2028, and Brandon Fountain, Amelia Harmon, Stephanie Gonzales and Tara Gamboa-Eastman, terms ending January 1, 2029, to the Behavioral Health Commission. (Clerk of the Board) Applicants considered in committee: Amelia Harmon, seats 2, 3, 5-12 Athena Bing-Ying Ng, seats 2, 3 Bradford Smallwood, seats 8-12 Brandon Fountain, seats 2, 3 Brian Borsari, seats 8-12 Elisa Mapson, seats 2, 3 Gabriel Okamoto, seats 2, 3, 5-12 Harriette Stevens, seats 2-12 Jason Finau, seats 8-12 Jasper Verduin, seats 8-12 Kerry Burns, seats 2, 3, 8-12 Kescha Mason, seats 8-12 LeesaMaree Bleicher, seats 2, 3 Lisa Williams, seats 5-7 Lisa Wynn, seats 8-12 Michael Fittro, seats 2, 3, 5-12 Nicholas Chapman, seats 2, 3 Raghu Appasani, seats 8-12 Raymond Deng, seats 5-12 Ricardo Rubio Jr., seats 8-12 Sam Ustrzynski, seats 8-12 (residency waiver required) Samrat Roy, seats 5-12 Silvia Arabia, seats 8-12 Stephanie Gonzales, seats 2, 3, 8-12 Tara Gamboa-Eastman, seats 8-12 Theresa Muehlbauer, seats 2, 3 Motion No. M26-045 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Fielder ### File 260217: Various Codes - Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Bodies - Pages: 14-15 - Sponsors: Commission Streamlining Task Force; Mandelman - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: e Community Corrections Council and the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, to the Administrative Code; 10) make other minor or clarifying changes regarding Commissions and Advisory Bodies; and 11) authorize and direct the City Attorney to make clerical, non-substantive changes to update in the Municipal Code cross-references to renamed bodies and cross-references to section and subsection numbers changed by this Ordinance. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.100.1(e), the Streamlining Task Force may introduce ordinances to effectuate its recommendations, and such ordinances shall go into effect 90 days after the introduction is published unless two-thirds of all Members of the Board of Supervisors vote to disapprove the ordinance. Transmittal Date: 3/6/2026) (Pursuant to Administrative Code Section 2A.25-1 the Office of the City Administrator determined that the legislation may have an impact on City procurement process, but the impact is likely to be immaterial and therefore does not need further review.) (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Melgar, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong - Noes: Chan, Chen, Melgar, Walton - Excused: Fielder ## Extracted text ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/2138/2026-05-12-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/12/2026 Referred Without Recommendation From the Rules Committee 260217 [Various Codes - Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Bodies] Sponsors: Commission Streamlining Task Force; Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Campaign and Governmental Conduct, Environment, Health, Labor and Employment, Municipal Elections, Park, Planning, Police, Public Works, and Transportation Codes to: 1) define and distinguish between Commissions and Advisory Bodies (collectively, “bodies”) and establish certain standard provisions, some of which generally apply to Commissions, some to Advisory Bodies, and some to both; 2) generally establish the term and term limits of bodies, with four-year terms and three-term limits for Commissions, three-year terms and four-term limits for Advisory Bodies, and generally limit holdover service by members of bodies; 3) establish, modify, or clarify the sunset dates of certain bodies; 4) abolish certain bodies; 5) retain certain bodies, in some cases renaming them, modifying their powers and duties, and/or changing them from Commissions to Advisory Bodies; 6) for certain bodies, modify the composition, membership, or appointment structure of members, and change qualifications for service from required to desired qualifications; 7) transfer to Chapter 5 of the Administrative Code provisions for bodies that are currently located elsewhere in the Administrative Code or another part of the Municipal Code, so that the large majority of Commissions and Advisory Bodies are concentrated in Chapter 5; 8) modify the duties, responsibilities, definitions, and membership of the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council to conform with applicable state law; 9) add two state-required bodies, the Community Corrections Council and the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, to the Administrative Code; 10) make other minor or clarifying changes regarding Commissions and Advisory Bodies; and 11) authorize and direct the City Attorney to make clerical, non-substantive changes to update in the Municipal Code cross-references to renamed bodies and cross-references to section and subsection numbers changed by this Ordinance. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.100.1(e), the Streamlining Task Force may introduce ordinances to effectuate its recommendations, and such ordinances shall go into effect 90 days after the introduction is published unless two-thirds of all Members of the Board of Supervisors vote to disapprove the ordinance. Transmittal Date: 3/6/2026) (Pursuant to Administrative Code Section 2A.25-1 the Office of the City Administrator determined that the legislation may have an impact on City procurement process, but the impact is likely to be immaterial and therefore does not need further review.) (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Melgar, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong Noes: 4 - Chan, Chen, Melgar, Walton Excused: 1 - Fielder City and County of San Francisco Page 433 Printed at 3:41 pm on 6/17/26 ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/2138/2026-05-12-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/12/2026 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). Supervisor Wong introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Rabbi Martin Rawlings-Fein in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and in recognition of his accomplishments as a spiritual leader, educator, and advocate of an inclusive Jewish life. Supervisor Walton introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the Sheriff Cadets stationed at City Hall in recognition of their outstanding public service and efforts keeping everyone safe and the building secure. Sheriff Paul Miyamoto provided additional commending remarks. Supervisors Chen, Mahmood, Chan, Sherrill, Dorsey, Melgar, Sauter, and Mandelman shared in this commendation. Supervisor Chan introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the San Francisco and Bay Area Korean Center Cultural Dance Group, accepted by Consul General of Korea Jung-taek Lim, Dr. Jonathan H. Kim, and Eung-kwang Lee, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and in recognition of their artistic accomplishments and extraordinary performances. Supervisor Mahmood introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the Tenderloin Station Patrol, accepted by Officer Ernesto Linares, Officer Edwin Anaya, and Samuel Berenson, in honor of Police Week and in recognition of their outstanding public service. Supervisor Chen shared in this commendation. Supervisor Chen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Jay Pham in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and in recognition of his accomplishments as a business owner in the Excelsior neighborhood and continued community support. Supervisor Sherrill introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Marla Perkins, Pianist (Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin), in recognition of her musical accomplishments through performance and education that connect the mind, body and spirit. Supervisor Sauter introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to David Assman in recognition of his accomplishments and dedication providing regular birding field trips at Fort Mason and advocating for the bird watching community. President Mandelman introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the organizers and City workers of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, accepted by James Quinn, PJ Masterson, and Eillie Schaefer, in recognition of their efforts ensuring a smooth and successful community event. Supervisor Wong shared in this commendation. City and County of San Francisco Page 434 Printed at 3:41 pm on 6/17/26