# Board of Supervisors Minutes: July 21, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-07-21 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 37 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2156/2026-07-21-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1429113&GUID=9B0A1C22-B18E-4229-B102-EB5B37536EF7) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 260699: Settlement of Lawsuit - Samuel Rosas - $200,000 - Pages: 31-32 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260699 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Samuel Rosas - $200,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Samuel Rosas against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 19, 2023, in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 23-CV-04913; entitled Samuel Rosas v. Robert Glenn, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations. (City Attorney) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260685: Public Works Code - Enforcement Against Illegal Dumping - Pages: 32 - Sponsors: Sauter; Mandelman and Melgar - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260685 [Public Works Code - Enforcement Against Illegal Dumping] Sponsors: Sauter; Mandelman and Melgar Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to authorize the Department of Public Works to recover the City’s costs for abating illegal dumping through administrative enforcement proceedings against persons responsible for the illegal dumping; 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 260698: Planning Code - Landmark Designation - House of Latin Rock - Pages: 32 - Sponsors: Fielder; Mandelman and Melgar - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260698 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation - House of Latin Rock] Sponsors: Fielder; Mandelman and Melgar Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the House of Latin Rock, located at 2880 25th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4266, Lot No. 020C, as a landmark consistent with the standards of 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) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260768: Mayoral Reappointment, Planning Commission - Lydia So - Pages: 32-33 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 260768 [Mayoral Reappointment, Planning Commission - Lydia So] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the reappointment of Lydia So to the Planning Commission, term ending June 30, 2030. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.105, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: June 30, 2026.) Motion No. M26-068 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260823: Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Excise Tax on Keeping Parcels Last Used as Grocery Stores or Pharmacies Vacant or Using Them Differently - July 21, 2026 - Pages: 33 - Sponsors: Mahmood; Chen, Dorsey and Fielder - Vote 1: other - Action: 260823 [Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Excise Tax on Keeping Parcels Last Used as Grocery Stores or Pharmacies Vacant or Using Them Differently - July 21, 2026] Sponsors: Mahmood; Chen, Dorsey and Fielder Motion calling from the Budget and Finance Committee, pursuant to Board Rule 3.38, the proposed Initiative Ordinance (File No. 260693) to impose an excise tax, commencing in tax year 2027, on persons keeping vacant or using differently parcels last used, in whole or in part, as formula retail grocery stores or formula retail pharmacies on or after January 1, 2017; and scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole at the meeting on July 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance. (This item was not sent as a committee report.) Supervisor Chan was noted not present at 6:32 p.m., and for the remainder of the meeting. Supervisor Chan Excused from Attendance Supervisor Chen, seconded by Supervisor Fielder, moved that Supervisor Chan be excused from attending the remainder of the meeting. - Ayes: Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong - Excused: Chan ### File 260815: Urging Congress to Pass H.R. 1667 - Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act - Pages: 33-34 - Sponsors: Chen; Chan, Mandelman, Sherrill and Wong ## Extracted text ### [Page 32](https://sfbos.info/documents/2156/2026-07-21-minutes#page-32) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 7/21/2026 Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 260685 [Public Works Code - Enforcement Against Illegal Dumping] Sponsors: Sauter; Mandelman and Melgar Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to authorize the Department of Public Works to recover the City’s costs for abating illegal dumping through administrative enforcement proceedings against persons responsible for the illegal dumping; 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 260698 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation - House of Latin Rock] Sponsors: Fielder; Mandelman and Melgar Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the House of Latin Rock, located at 2880 25th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4266, Lot No. 020C, as a landmark consistent with the standards of 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) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Recommendation of the Rules Committee 260768 [Mayoral Reappointment, Planning Commission - Lydia So] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the reappointment of Lydia So to the Planning Commission, term ending June 30, 2030. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.105, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: June 30, 2026.) Motion No. M26-068 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 31 Printed at 3:34 pm on 7/22/26 ### [Page 33](https://sfbos.info/documents/2156/2026-07-21-minutes#page-33) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 7/21/2026 260823 [Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Excise Tax on Keeping Parcels Last Used as Grocery Stores or Pharmacies Vacant or Using Them Differently - July 21, 2026] Sponsors: Mahmood; Chen, Dorsey and Fielder Motion calling from the Budget and Finance Committee, pursuant to Board Rule 3.38, the proposed Initiative Ordinance (File No. 260693) to impose an excise tax, commencing in tax year 2027, on persons keeping vacant or using differently parcels last used, in whole or in part, as formula retail grocery stores or formula retail pharmacies on or after January 1, 2017; and scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole at the meeting on July 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance. (This item was not sent as a committee report.) Supervisor Chan was noted not present at 6:32 p.m., and for the remainder of the meeting. Supervisor Chan Excused from Attendance Supervisor Chen, seconded by Supervisor Fielder, moved that Supervisor Chan be excused from attending the remainder of the meeting. Ayes: 10 - Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Excused: 1 - Chan ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Emilia; shared various concerns regarding the 24-hour crisis continuum of care program. Lea McGeever; shared various concerns regarding ICE activities nationwide. Richard Este Peterson; shared various concerns with the Board of Supervisors. Speaker; shared various concerns with the Board of Supervisors. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 260815 [Urging Congress to Pass H.R. 1667 - Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act] Sponsors: Chen; Chan, Mandelman, Sherrill and Wong Resolution urging Congress to pass (House of Representatives) H.R. 1667, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act, authored by Representatives Judy Chu and Brian Fitzpatrick, to provide coverage for acupuncturist services under the Medicare program. Supervisors Chan, Mandelman, Sherrill, and Wong requested to be added as co-sponsors. ADOPTED City and County of San Francisco Page 32 Printed at 3:34 pm on 7/22/26