# Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 15, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-09-15 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 30 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2168/2026-09-15-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1443265&GUID=0C2E6B6A-5410-4AF3-BBA4-686E9ADB594A) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 251211: Public Works, Administrative, Planning, Business and Tax Regulations Codes - Street Tree Standards, Appeals, and Adopt-A-Tree Fund - Pages: 6-7 - Sponsors: Mayor; Wong - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: Wong Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to allow development projects to satisfy street tree planting requirements through payment of an in lieu fee or providing alternative landscaping; exempt accessory dwelling units from street tree planting requirements; eliminate appeals to the Board of Appeals for hazardous tree removals undertaken by City departments and commissions; amending the Administrative Code to specify a separate account within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund to receive in lieu fees for street tree requirements; amending the Planning Code to update street tree applicability requirements; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to prescribe timeframes for the hearing and decision on appeals of certain street tree removals to the Board of Appeals; 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. (Supervisors Chan, Fielder, Sauter, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chen, Dorsey, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill, Wong - Noes: Chan, Fielder, Sauter, Walton ### File 260867: Authorizing Tax-Exempt and/or Taxable Certificates of Participation - Open Space Fund - Not to Exceed $43,000,000 - Pages: 7 - Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: f a Trust Agreement by and between the City and the Trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving the form of an Escrow Agreement by and between the City and an Escrow Agent (the “Escrow Agent”); authorizing the sale of the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of a Purchase Contract and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing the payment of costs of issuance; declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse itself for certain costs from the proceeds of the Certificates; granting general authority to City officials to take certain actions in connection with the Certificates, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor 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 260868: Appropriation - Certificates of Participation Series 2026A, Open Space Fund - Recreation and Park Proceeds - Recreation and Park - $43,000,000 - Pages: 7-8 - Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260868 [Appropriation - Certificates of Participation Series 2026A, Open Space Fund - Recreation and Park Proceeds - Recreation and Park - $43,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Ordinance appropriating $43,000,000 of Certificates of Participation Series 2026A, Open Space Fund - Recreation and Park proceeds to the Recreation and Park Department in Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the receipt of the Certificates of Participation proceeds. (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor 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 260884: Sale of General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds - Affordable Housing, 2019), Series 2026D - Not to Exceed $107,540,000 - Pages: 8 - Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: egate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds-Affordable Housing, 2019) Series 2026D; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260885: Sale of General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds - Affordable Housing, 2024), Series 2026E - Not to Exceed $47,000,000 - Pages: 8-9 - Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: ate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds - Affordable Housing, 2024) Series 2026E; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ## Extracted text ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/2168/2026-09-15-minutes#page-7) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 9/15/2026 NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee President Mandelman requested File Nos. 260867 and 260868 be called together. 260867 [Authorizing Tax-Exempt and/or Taxable Certificates of Participation - Open Space Fund - Not to Exceed $43,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Ordinance approving the issuance and sale of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis, by the City and County of San Francisco (the “City”) payable from the Base Rental secured by Net Open Space Fund Property Tax Revenues to finance and/or refinance certain projects as set forth herein, in a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $43,000,000 (the “Certificates”); approving the form of a Property Lease by and between the City and a trustee (the “Trustee”), relating to certain real property described herein; approving the form of a Lease Agreement by and between the Trustee and the City; approving the form of a Trust Agreement by and between the City and the Trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving the form of an Escrow Agreement by and between the City and an Escrow Agent (the “Escrow Agent”); authorizing the sale of the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of a Purchase Contract and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing the payment of costs of issuance; declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse itself for certain costs from the proceeds of the Certificates; granting general authority to City officials to take certain actions in connection with the Certificates, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor 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 260868 [Appropriation - Certificates of Participation Series 2026A, Open Space Fund - Recreation and Park Proceeds - Recreation and Park - $43,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Ordinance appropriating $43,000,000 of Certificates of Participation Series 2026A, Open Space Fund - Recreation and Park proceeds to the Recreation and Park Department in Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the receipt of the Certificates of Participation proceeds. (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor 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 City and County of San Francisco Page 6 Printed at 3:30 pm on 9/16/26 ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/2168/2026-09-15-minutes#page-8) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 9/15/2026 President Mandelman requested File Nos. 260884, 260885, 260886, and 260870 be called together. 260884 [Sale of General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds - Affordable Housing, 2019), Series 2026D - Not to Exceed $107,540,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $107,540,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds-Affordable Housing, 2019) Series 2026D; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260885 [Sale of General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds - Affordable Housing, 2024), Series 2026E - Not to Exceed $47,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $47,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds - Affordable Housing, 2024) Series 2026E; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong City and County of San Francisco Page 7 Printed at 3:30 pm on 9/16/26