# Board of Supervisors Minutes: July 7, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-07-07 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 14 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1427033&GUID=377194FB-45DC-445E-9B48-9337E4C81BA8) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 260483: Settlement of Lawsuit - Amaryllis Cruz and Elias Jimenez - $3,000,000 - Pages: 3 ### File 260484: Settlement of Lawsuit - David M. Kennedy-Phelps - $50,000 - Pages: 3 ### File 260566: Settlement of Lawsuit - Elise Williams and Zachary Williams - $35,000 - Pages: 3-4 ### File 260540: Police Code - Expanding Protections - Fair Chance Ordinance - Pages: 4 - Sponsors: Mahmood; Dorsey, Mandelman, Sherrill and Fielder - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 260540 [Police Code - Expanding Protections - Fair Chance Ordinance] Sponsors: Mahmood; Dorsey, Mandelman, Sherrill and Fielder Ordinance amending the Police Code to modify provisions of the Fair Chance Ordinance that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions; increasing administrative penalties for violations; and increasing liquidated damages available in a lawsuit. FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260535: Charter Amendment - Municipal Finance Corporation and Public Bank - Pages: 4-5 - Sponsors: Chen; Fielder, Melgar, Mahmood and Walton - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 260535 [Charter Amendment - Municipal Finance Corporation and Public Bank] Sponsors: Chen; Fielder, Melgar, Mahmood and Walton Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to authorize the establishment of a Municipal Finance Corporation and Public Bank as nonprofit corporations, and to set forth the mission, principles, and governance structure of those corporations; at an election to be held on November 3, 2026. (Supervisor Wong voted No to the continuance on first appearance.) ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Walton - Noes: Sherrill, Wong ### File 260180: Planning Code - Relocation and Re-establishment of Liquor Establishments - Pages: 5 - Sponsors: Walton - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260180 [Planning Code - Relocation and Re-establishment of Liquor Establishments] Sponsor: Walton Ordinance amending the Planning Code to principally permit the relocation of Bar Uses with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses as of May 19, 2003, within the Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District (RUD) and the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD); allow establishments with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses as of May 19, 2003, to re-establish the use under the existing license within the RUD and NCD; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260541: Public Works Code - Encroachment Permit and Occupancy Fee Waivers - Harry Street Steps Waste Bin Enclosure - Pages: 5-6 - Sponsors: Mandelman - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260541 [Public Works Code - Encroachment Permit and Occupancy Fee Waivers - Harry Street Steps Waste Bin Enclosure] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance waiving the street encroachment permit fee and annual public right-of-way occupancy fee for a project sponsor to install and maintain a waste bin enclosure on the sidewalk adjacent to the Harry Street Steps at the intersection of Laidley and Harry Streets in the Upper Noe and Diamond Heights neighborhood; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260281: Various Codes - Cannabis Cafés - Pages: 6-7 - Sponsors: Mandelman - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: nly for consumption on the premises of the café; exempt cannabis cafés from the prohibition on smoking in business establishments; eliminate the prohibition on establishments with a cannabis consumption permit requiring employees to enter a designated smoking room as a condition of employment; exempt cannabis cafés in certain circumstances from the 600-foot buffer rule that applies to cannabis retail establishments; restrict eligibility for cannabis café permits for one year to businesses that currently hold a cannabis storefront retailer permit or that have the same owners as such a business; require Equity Applicants that apply for a cannabis café permit to pay the $2,000 application fee, any permit amendment processing costs, and the $3,000 license fee for the first year of operation, associated with the cannabis café permit; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton - Noes: Chan, Chen, Melgar, Wong ### File 260536: Charter Amendment - Department, Board, Commission, and Advisory Body Updates - Pages: 7 - Sponsors: Mandelman; Mahmood, Melgar, Sherrill and Dorsey - Vote 1: continuance - Action: of Children, Youth, and Their Families (“DCYF”) and related policy bodies, and changing the names but not the functions of those related policy bodies; 8) specifying that elected members of the Retirement Board, Health Service Board, and Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Board may be removed only for official misconduct; 9) making various changes to departments’ operations and reporting requirements; 10) updating the Public Utilities Commission’s exclusive charge over matters related to water, power, and sewer infrastructure and services; 11) providing that the Board of Supervisors shall approve settlements or dismissals of legal proceedings recommended by the City Attorney by resolution, rather than by ordinance; 12) authorizing the City Administrator to conduct real estate strategic planning and to negotiate and manage acquisitions, leases, and conveyances of City real property; and 13) making clarifying edits, deleting obsolete language, and updating out-of-date references in various sections; at an election to be held on November 3, 2026. Supervisor Dorsey requested to be added as a co-sponsor. CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 14, 2026, by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260537: Charter Amendment - Housing Trust Fund - Pages: 7-8 - Sponsors: Melgar; Walton, Sauter, Sherrill, Dorsey, Wong, Mahmood, Mandelman and Fielder - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 260537 [Charter Amendment - Housing Trust Fund] Sponsors: Melgar; Walton, Sauter, Sherrill, Dorsey, Wong, Mahmood, Mandelman and Fielder Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to increase the amount of funding the City must appropriate to the Housing Trust Fund each fiscal year that is used for the creation, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable rental and ownership housing, for downpayment loans and housing stabilization for certain households, and for housing-related infrastructure; provide for a temporary freeze and temporary reduction in the annual appropriation to the Housing Trust Fund under certain circumstances; extend the sunset date of the Housing Trust Fund from July 1, 2043 to July 1, 2058; and delete obsolete provisions; at an election to be held on November 3, 2026. CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 14, 2026, by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260656: Appointments, San Francisco Health Authority - Michael Chung and Tangerine Brigham - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 260656 [Appointments, San Francisco Health Authority - Michael Chung and Tangerine Brigham] Motion appointing Michael Chung (residency requirement waived), term ending January 15, 2029, and Tangerine Brigham (residency requirement waived), term ending January 15, 2027, to the San Francisco Health Authority. (Clerk of the Board) Applicants considered in committee: Michael Chung, seat 2 Tangerine Brigham, seat 3 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260686: Administrative Code - Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone - Pages: 9 - Sponsors: Sherrill; Mandelman - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260686 [Administrative Code - Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone] Sponsors: Sherrill; Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone, on Chestnut Street from Divisadero Street to Fillmore Street, Steiner Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street, Pierce Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street; and Scott Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street; and to update cross-references to the Transportation Code; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. President Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260765: Mayoral Appointment, Port Commission - Rich Lee - Pages: 9 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 260765 [Mayoral Appointment, Port Commission - Rich Lee] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Rich Lee to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2030. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: June 30, 2026.) APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260766: Mayoral Appointment, Port Commission - Vanessa Hartigan - Pages: 9 ### File 260767: Mayoral Reappointment, Port Commission - William Adams - Pages: 9-10 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 260767 [Mayoral Reappointment, Port Commission - William Adams] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of William Adams to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2030. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: June 30, 2026.) APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260776: Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1573 (Bryan) - The Unseen and Unheard Housing Act - Pages: 10 - Sponsors: Mandelman; Sauter ### File 260777: Approval of a 90-Day Extension for Planning Commission Review of Development Impact Fees Waiver on Corner Lots (File No. 260542) - Pages: 10-11 - Sponsors: Sherrill - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260777 [Approval of a 90-Day Extension for Planning Commission Review of Development Impact Fees Waiver on Corner Lots (File No. 260542)] Sponsor: Sherrill Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a Ordinance (File No. 260542) amending the Planning Code to exempt projects on corner lots approved under the Housing Choice-San Francisco program from development impact fees and requirements, except for Citywide inclusionary housing requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260775: Urging the FCC to Renew KGO-TV Broadcast License - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Chan; Dorsey, Melgar, Walton, Chen, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sherrill, Sauter and Wong - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260775 [Urging the FCC to Renew KGO-TV Broadcast License] Sponsors: Chan; Dorsey, Melgar, Walton, Chen, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sherrill, Sauter and Wong Resolution urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to fairly evaluate and renew the broadcast license for KGO-TV. Supervisors Dorsey, Melgar, Walton, Chen, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sherrill and Wong requested to be added as co-sponsors. ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260755: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - San Francisco Foundation - Affirmative Litigation and Enforcement Outreach and Coordination - $200,000 - Pages: 12 ### File 260756: Professional Services Agreement - Environmental Science Associates, Inc - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000 - Pages: 12-13 ### File 260757: Professional Services Agreement - AECOM Technical Services, Inc - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000 - Pages: 13 ### File 260758: Professional Services Agreement - Panorama Environmental, Inc. - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000 - Pages: 13 ### File 260759: Professional Services Agreement - GEI Consultants - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000 - Pages: 13 ### File 260760: Professional Services Agreement - Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000 - Pages: 13-14 ## Extracted text ### [Page 1](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-1) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 2:00 PM Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 Regular Meeting RAFAEL MANDELMAN, PRESIDENT CONNIE CHAN, CHYANNE CHEN, MATT DORSEY, JACKIE FIELDER, BILAL MAHMOOD, MYRNA MELGAR, DANNY SAUTER, STEPHEN SHERRILL, SHAMANN WALTON, ALAN WONG Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board BOARD COMMITTEES Committee Membership Meeting Days Budget and Appropriations Committee Wednesday Supervisors Chan, Dorsey, Sauter, Walton, Mandelman 1:30 PM Budget and Finance Committee Wednesday Supervisors Chan, Dorsey, Sauter 10:00 AM Government Audit and Oversight Committee 1st and 3rd Thursday Supervisors Sherrill, Mahmood, Fielder 10:00 AM Land Use and Transportation Committee Monday Supervisors Melgar, Chen, Mahmood 1:30 PM Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee 2nd and 4th Thursday Supervisors Dorsey, Sauter, Wong 10:00 AM Rules Committee Monday Supervisors Walton, Sherrill, Mandelman 10:00 AM First-named Supervisor is Chair, Second-named Supervisor is Vice-Chair of the Committee. ### [Page 2](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-2) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 Members Present: Connie Chan, Chyanne Chen, Matt Dorsey, Jackie Fielder, Bilal Mahmood, Rafael Mandelman, Myrna Melgar, Danny Sauter, Stephen Sherrill, Shamann Walton, and Alan Wong The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with President Rafael Mandelman presiding. President Mandelman called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. Remote Access to Information and Participation The Board of Supervisors (www.sf.gov/bos) allow in-person attendance, in-person public comment (prioritized before remote public comment), and remote public comment. Watch live on your local cable channel (see your provider for channel listing) or stream meetings on the SFGovTV website (www.sf.gov/tv). ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE On the call of the roll, Supervisors Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Walton, and Wong were noted present. Supervisor Sherrill was noted not present. A quorum of the Board was present. President Mandelman presented the ancestral homeland acknowledgement of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula, pursuant to Board Rule 4.7.1. President Mandelman led the Members of the Board and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, pursuant to Board Rule 4.9. Supervisor Sherrill was noted present at 2:06 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, welcomed members of the public to attend Board meetings and provide comment in-person or remotely. Meetings may be watched live on SFGovTV's award winning local cable channel (see your provider for listing) or at www.sf.gov/tv. Those requiring interpretation services, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 91.7, and those requiring an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accommodation should contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at least two business days in advance of the meeting. Clerk Calvillo also noted the addition of remote public comment for Board of Supervisors' meetings (excluding committee meetings) pursuant to Senate Bill No. 707 and amendments to the Board of Supervisors' Rules of Order to reflect the change. Written comments may be submitted through email (bos@sfgov.org) or the U.S. Postal Service at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102. City and County of San Francisco Page 1 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 3](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-3) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES President Mandelman inquired whether a Member of the Board had any corrections to the June 2, 2026, Regular Board Meeting, as presented. There were no corrections requested from any Member of the Board. Supervisor Chen, seconded by Supervisor Fielder, moved to approve the June 2, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes, as presented. The motion carried by the following vote, following general public comment: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong AGENDA CHANGES There were no agenda changes. CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee 260483 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Amaryllis Cruz and Elias Jimenez - $3,000,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Amaryllis Cruz and Elias Jimenez against the City and County of San Francisco for $3,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 5, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608832; entitled Amaryllis Cruz, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged medical negligence. (City Attorney) FINALLY PASSED 260484 [Settlement of Lawsuit - David M. Kennedy-Phelps - $50,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David M. Kennedy-Phelps against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 22, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-620022; entitled David M. Kennedy-Phelps v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision. (City Attorney) FINALLY PASSED 260566 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Elise Williams and Zachary Williams - $35,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Elise Williams and Zachary Williams against the City and County of San Francisco for $35,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607295; entitled Elise Williams, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City street. (City Attorney) FINALLY PASSED City and County of San Francisco Page 2 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 4](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-4) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 260540 [Police Code - Expanding Protections - Fair Chance Ordinance] Sponsors: Mahmood; Dorsey, Mandelman, Sherrill and Fielder Ordinance amending the Police Code to modify provisions of the Fair Chance Ordinance that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions; increasing administrative penalties for violations; and increasing liquidated damages available in a lawsuit. FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendation of the Rules Committee 260535 [Charter Amendment - Municipal Finance Corporation and Public Bank] Sponsors: Chen; Fielder, Melgar, Mahmood and Walton Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to authorize the establishment of a Municipal Finance Corporation and Public Bank as nonprofit corporations, and to set forth the mission, principles, and governance structure of those corporations; at an election to be held on November 3, 2026. (Supervisor Wong voted No to the continuance on first appearance.) ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Walton Noes: 2 - Sherrill, Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 3 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 5](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-5) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 260180 [Planning Code - Relocation and Re-establishment of Liquor Establishments] Sponsor: Walton Ordinance amending the Planning Code to principally permit the relocation of Bar Uses with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses as of May 19, 2003, within the Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District (RUD) and the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD); allow establishments with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses as of May 19, 2003, to re-establish the use under the existing license within the RUD and NCD; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260541 [Public Works Code - Encroachment Permit and Occupancy Fee Waivers - Harry Street Steps Waste Bin Enclosure] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance waiving the street encroachment permit fee and annual public right-of-way occupancy fee for a project sponsor to install and maintain a waste bin enclosure on the sidewalk adjacent to the Harry Street Steps at the intersection of Laidley and Harry Streets in the Upper Noe and Diamond Heights neighborhood; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 4 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 6](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-6) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 Referred Without Recommendation From the Land Use and Transportation Committee 260281 [Various Codes - Cannabis Cafés] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Health, Planning, Police, and Business and Tax Regulations Codes to establish a new permit type for cannabis cafés to be administered by the Office of Cannabis that will authorize the permittee to sell cannabis and cannabis products only for consumption on the premises of the café; exempt cannabis cafés from the prohibition on smoking in business establishments; eliminate the prohibition on establishments with a cannabis consumption permit requiring employees to enter a designated smoking room as a condition of employment; exempt cannabis cafés in certain circumstances from the 600-foot buffer rule that applies to cannabis retail establishments; restrict eligibility for cannabis café permits for one year to businesses that currently hold a cannabis storefront retailer permit or that have the same owners as such a business; require Equity Applicants that apply for a cannabis café permit to pay the $2,000 application fee, any permit amendment processing costs, and the $3,000 license fee for the first year of operation, associated with the cannabis café permit; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton Noes: 4 - Chan, Chen, Melgar, Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 5 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-7) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 Recommendations of the Rules Committee 260536 [Charter Amendment - Department, Board, Commission, and Advisory Body Updates] Sponsors: Mandelman; Mahmood, Melgar, Sherrill and Dorsey Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by 1) requiring or authorizing the Board of Supervisors to amend specified initiative ordinances; 2) transferring from the Charter to the Municipal Code certain commissions and advisory bodies, in some cases with modified functions; 3) requiring that the Commission Streamlining Task Force be convened every ten years; 4) removing the general requirements that boards and commissions develop and keep an annual statement of purpose, appoint an executive secretary, and prepare an annual report; 5) changing the membership qualifications, composition, and member selection process for certain bodies; 6) eliminating, consolidating, and changing the functions and authorities of certain bodies; 7) changing the planning and reporting schedule of the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (“DCYF”) and related policy bodies, and changing the names but not the functions of those related policy bodies; 8) specifying that elected members of the Retirement Board, Health Service Board, and Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Board may be removed only for official misconduct; 9) making various changes to departments’ operations and reporting requirements; 10) updating the Public Utilities Commission’s exclusive charge over matters related to water, power, and sewer infrastructure and services; 11) providing that the Board of Supervisors shall approve settlements or dismissals of legal proceedings recommended by the City Attorney by resolution, rather than by ordinance; 12) authorizing the City Administrator to conduct real estate strategic planning and to negotiate and manage acquisitions, leases, and conveyances of City real property; and 13) making clarifying edits, deleting obsolete language, and updating out-of-date references in various sections; at an election to be held on November 3, 2026. Supervisor Dorsey requested to be added as a co-sponsor. CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 14, 2026, by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260537 [Charter Amendment - Housing Trust Fund] Sponsors: Melgar; Walton, Sauter, Sherrill, Dorsey, Wong, Mahmood, Mandelman and Fielder Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to increase the amount of funding the City must appropriate to the Housing Trust Fund each fiscal year that is used for the creation, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable rental and ownership housing, for downpayment loans and housing stabilization for certain households, and for housing-related infrastructure; provide for a temporary freeze and temporary reduction in the annual appropriation to the Housing Trust Fund under certain circumstances; extend the sunset date of the Housing Trust Fund from July 1, 2043 to July 1, 2058; and delete obsolete provisions; at an election to be held on November 3, 2026. CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 14, 2026, by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 6 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-8) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 260656 [Appointments, San Francisco Health Authority - Michael Chung and Tangerine Brigham] Motion appointing Michael Chung (residency requirement waived), term ending January 15, 2029, and Tangerine Brigham (residency requirement waived), term ending January 15, 2027, to the San Francisco Health Authority. (Clerk of the Board) Applicants considered in committee: Michael Chung, seat 2 Tangerine Brigham, seat 3 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 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 Walton introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Keith Goldstein in recognition of his accomplishments and continued community support.Supervisors Dorsey and Chan shared in this commedation. Supervisor Chen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Dorothy Yeung, Founder (Dragon Boat Association), in recognition of her accomplishments and continued community support. Supervisor Chan shared in this commedation. Supervisor Sauter introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Principal Gloria J. Choy (San Francisco Unified School District) on the occasion of her retirement after 20 years of service and in recognition of her accomplishments and continued community support. President Mandelman introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Captain Angela Wilhelm (San Francisco Police Department) for her 27 years of public service with the City and County of San Francisco and her recent promotion to Staff Services Captain. Supervisors Mahmood and Melgar shared in this commendation. City and County of San Francisco Page 7 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-9) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendations of the Rules Committee 260686 [Administrative Code - Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone] Sponsors: Sherrill; Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone, on Chestnut Street from Divisadero Street to Fillmore Street, Steiner Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street, Pierce Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street; and Scott Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street; and to update cross-references to the Transportation Code; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. President Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong President Mandelman requested File Nos. 260765 and 260767 be called together. 260765 [Mayoral Appointment, Port Commission - Rich Lee] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Rich Lee to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2030. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: June 30, 2026.) APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260766 [Mayoral Appointment, Port Commission - Vanessa Hartigan] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2030. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: June 30, 2026.) (This item was not sent as a committee report.) 260767 [Mayoral Reappointment, Port Commission - William Adams] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of William Adams to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2030. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: June 30, 2026.) APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 8 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Honest Charlie Bodkin; expressed concerns regarding recent Waymo autonomous car’s creation of traffic jams during the July 4th holiday celebration. Eric Salinger; expressed various concerns regarding the city budget and local business operations. Ben Curry; shared his concerns regarding the city budget. Speaker, expressed concerns regarding the ability to make it easier to access homelessness services. David Worsall (KGO TV); expressed thanks for recent legislation regarding KGO TV. Michael Wright; expressed concerns regarding City College and other departmental budgets. Jessica Pessecow; expressed concern regarding various ADA housing issues. Speaker; comment were not completed. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 260776 [Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1573 (Bryan) - The Unseen and Unheard Housing Act] Sponsors: Mandelman; Sauter Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1573 (AB 1573) introduced by Assembly Member Isaac Bryan and coauthored by Assembly Member Catherine Stefani, which would amend Section 65582 of the California Government Code to provide that victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking may be included in the definition of “target population” under California’s Housing Element requirements, thereby ensuring that cities and counties assess the supportive housing needs of survivors when updating their general plans. ADOPTED 260777 [Approval of a 90-Day Extension for Planning Commission Review of Development Impact Fees Waiver on Corner Lots (File No. 260542)] Sponsor: Sherrill Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a Ordinance (File No. 260542) amending the Planning Code to exempt projects on corner lots approved under the Housing Choice-San Francisco program from development impact fees and requirements, except for Citywide inclusionary housing requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 9 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 Severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda Supervisor Chan requested that File No. 260775 be severed so that it may be considered separately. 260775 [Urging the FCC to Renew KGO-TV Broadcast License] Sponsors: Chan; Dorsey, Melgar, Walton, Chen, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sherrill, Sauter and Wong Resolution urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to fairly evaluate and renew the broadcast license for KGO-TV. Supervisors Dorsey, Melgar, Walton, Chen, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Sherrill and Wong requested to be added as co-sponsors. ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong IMPERATIVE AGENDA There were no imperative agenda items. City and County of San Francisco Page 10 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 LEGISLATION INTRODUCED AT ROLL CALL Introduced by a Supervisor or the Mayor Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.105, an Ordinance or Resolution may be introduced before the Board of Supervisors by a Member of the Board, a Committee of the Board, or the Mayor and shall be referred to and reported upon by an appropriate Committee of the Board. Legislation Introduced will appear on the Final Minutes for this meeting. Once the Legislation Introduced is approved, it will be available on http://www.sfbos.org/legislation_introduced. Introduced at the Request of a Department Pursuant to Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors, Section 2.7.1, Department Heads may submit proposed legislation to the Clerk of the Board, in which case titles of the legislation will be printed at the rear of the next available agenda of the Board. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 260755 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - San Francisco Foundation - Affirmative Litigation and Enforcement Outreach and Coordination - $200,000] Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the San Francisco Foundation to fund engagement, strategic planning, outreach, litigation support, and coordination with a coalition of public law offices to support affirmative litigation and enforcement, for the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. (City Attorney) 06/24/26; RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT. 07/07/26; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 260756 [Professional Services Agreement - Environmental Science Associates, Inc - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000] Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.A, As-Needed Environmental Review Services, with Environmental Science Associates, Inc., to provide as-needed environmental services pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, and to obtain resource agency permits, for an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for a period of seven years, beginning October 14, 2026, through October 14, 2033, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118. (Public Utilities Commission) 06/29/26; RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT. 07/07/26; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. City and County of San Francisco Page 11 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 260757 [Professional Services Agreement - AECOM Technical Services, Inc - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000] Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.B, As-Needed Environmental Review Services, with AECOM Technical Services, to provide as-needed environmental services pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, and to obtain resource agency permits, for an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for a duration of seven years, starting October 14, 2026, through October 14, 2033, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118. (Public Utilities Commission) 06/29/26; RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT. 07/07/26; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 260758 [Professional Services Agreement - Panorama Environmental, Inc. - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000] Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.C, As-Needed Environmental Review Services, with Panorama Environmental, Inc. to provide as-needed environmental services pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, and to obtain resource agency permits, for an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for a period of seven years, beginning October 14, 2026, through October 14, 2033, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118. (Public Utilities Commission) 06/29/26; RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT. 07/07/26; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 260759 [Professional Services Agreement - GEI Consultants - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000] Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.D, As-Needed Environmental Review Services, with GEI Consultants to provide as-needed environmental services pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, and to obtain resource agency permits, for an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for a duration of seven years, starting October 14, 2026, through October 14, 2033, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118. (Public Utilities Commission) 06/29/26; RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT. 07/07/26; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 260760 [Professional Services Agreement - Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. - As-Needed Environmental Review Services - Not to Exceed $15,000,000] Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0333.E, As-Needed Environmental Review Services, with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide as-needed environmental services pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, and to obtain resource agency permits, for an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for a period of seven years, beginning October 14, 2026, through October 14, 2033, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118. (Public Utilities Commission) 06/29/26; RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT. 07/07/26; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. City and County of San Francisco Page 12 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/2152/2026-07-07-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/7/2026 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board adjourned at the hour of 3:53 p.m. City and County of San Francisco Page 13 Printed at 5:08 pm on 7/8/26