# Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 29, 2026 - Meeting date: 2026-09-29 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 26 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2177/2026-09-29-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1449004&GUID=82BD7CE6-C773-4BF3-A2FA-3A59A473DBB1) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 260676: Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - When Making Do Doesn't Work: San Francisco Jails in Crisis - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260676 [Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - When Making Do Doesn't Work: San Francisco Jails in Crisis] Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "When Making Do Doesn't Work: San Francisco Jails in Crisis;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget. (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260704: Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - The Sounds of Silence: San Francisco's Outdoor Public Warning System and the Cost of Not Deciding - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260704 [Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - The Sounds of Silence: San Francisco's Outdoor Public Warning System and the Cost of Not Deciding] Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "The Sounds of Silence: San Francisco's Outdoor Public Warning System and the Cost of Not Deciding;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget. (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260722: Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - FOG OF WARNING: San Francisco’s Warning System That Warns but Doesn't Inform - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260722 [Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - FOG OF WARNING: San Francisco’s Warning System That Warns but Doesn't Inform] Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "FOG OF WARNING: San Francisco’s Warning System That Warns but Doesn't Inform;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget. (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260730: Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - At Scale, At Risk - Upgrading Data and Oversight to Improve Homelessness Services - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260730 [Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - At Scale, At Risk - Upgrading Data and Oversight to Improve Homelessness Services] Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "At Scale, At Risk - Upgrading Data and Oversight to Improve Homelessness Services;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget. (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260857: Behested Payment Waiver - Marketing and Promotion for Film and Media Production - Pages: 13-14 - Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260857 [Behested Payment Waiver - Marketing and Promotion for Film and Media Production] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey Resolution authorizing the Executive Director, Commissioners, and the Deputy Director of the Film Commission to solicit donations and in-kind support from the San Francisco Travel Association and hotels to promote San Francisco as a film and media production destination and to support the local film and media community through marketing and events, for six months, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance. ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 250928: Administrative Code - Elections to Retirement Board, Health Service Board, and Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Board - Pages: 14 - Sponsors: Mandelman - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250928 [Administrative Code - Elections to Retirement Board, Health Service Board, and Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Board] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate statement of intention, disclosure, and reporting requirements for candidates seeking election to the Retirement Board, Health Service Board, and Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Board; eliminate third-party disclosure requirements for persons or entities making independent expenditures to support or oppose such candidates; and delete corresponding training, audit, and enforcement provisions. Supervisor Chen, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of October 6. 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260569: Planning Code - Landmark Designation Amendment - Sylvester House - Pages: 14-15 - Sponsors: Walton; Chen and Mandelman - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260569 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation Amendment - Sylvester House] Sponsors: Walton; Chen and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Landmark Designation for Landmark No. 61, Sylvester House located at 1556 Revere Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5340, Lot No. 006, under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to rename the landmark and recognize the restoration and stewardship of former owner Linda Blacketer; 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) 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 ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/2177/2026-09-29-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 9/29/2026 260704 [Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - The Sounds of Silence: San Francisco's Outdoor Public Warning System and the Cost of Not Deciding] Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "The Sounds of Silence: San Francisco's Outdoor Public Warning System and the Cost of Not Deciding;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget. (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260722 [Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - FOG OF WARNING: San Francisco’s Warning System That Warns but Doesn't Inform] Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "FOG OF WARNING: San Francisco’s Warning System That Warns but Doesn't Inform;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget. (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260730 [Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - At Scale, At Risk - Upgrading Data and Oversight to Improve Homelessness Services] Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "At Scale, At Risk - Upgrading Data and Oversight to Improve Homelessness Services;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget. (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260857 [Behested Payment Waiver - Marketing and Promotion for Film and Media Production] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey Resolution authorizing the Executive Director, Commissioners, and the Deputy Director of the Film Commission to solicit donations and in-kind support from the San Francisco Travel Association and hotels to promote San Francisco as a film and media production destination and to support the local film and media community through marketing and events, for six months, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance. 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 12 Printed at 5:29 pm on 9/30/26 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/2177/2026-09-29-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 9/29/2026 Referred Without Recommendation From the Government Audit and Oversight Committee 250928 [Administrative Code - Elections to Retirement Board, Health Service Board, and Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Board] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate statement of intention, disclosure, and reporting requirements for candidates seeking election to the Retirement Board, Health Service Board, and Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Board; eliminate third-party disclosure requirements for persons or entities making independent expenditures to support or oppose such candidates; and delete corresponding training, audit, and enforcement provisions. Supervisor Chen, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of October 6. 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong Recommendation of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 260569 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation Amendment - Sylvester House] Sponsors: Walton; Chen and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Landmark Designation for Landmark No. 61, Sylvester House located at 1556 Revere Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5340, Lot No. 006, under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to rename the landmark and recognize the restoration and stewardship of former owner Linda Blacketer; 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) 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 13 Printed at 5:29 pm on 9/30/26