# 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 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 ### File 260869: Administrative Code - Establishment of Office of Food Security Coordination - Pages: 15 - Sponsors: Mayor; Chan, Melgar, Mandelman, Fielder, Dorsey, Wong, Mahmood and Chen - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 260869 [Administrative Code - Establishment of Office of Food Security Coordination] Sponsors: Mayor; Chan, Melgar, Mandelman, Fielder, Dorsey, Wong, Mahmood and Chen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an Office of Food Security Coordination within the Human Services Agency, charged with coordinating citywide efforts to address food insecurity among San Francisco residents, preparing a Food Security Report every five years that examines the scope of food insecurity among San Francisco residents, developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the City’s food services and resources, and coordinating and planning strategies and programs to meet emergency food needs. (Human Services Agency) Supervisors Mahmood and Chen requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260897: Appointment, County Veterans Service Officer - Gerardo Carr - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 260897 [Appointment, County Veterans Service Officer - Gerardo Carr] Resolution confirming the nomination of Gerardo Carr as County Veterans Service Officer for the City and County of San Francisco. (Clerk of the Board) ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260812: Appointment, Fire Code Technical Advisory Council - Nicholas Tsuk - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 260812 [Appointment, Fire Code Technical Advisory Council - Nicholas Tsuk] Motion appointing Nicholas Tsuk, term ending September 18, 2027, to the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council. (Clerk of the Board) Applicants considered in committee: Linas Stempuzis, seat 6 Nicholas Tsuk, seat 6 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260828: Reappointment, Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee - Jennifer Hand - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 260828 [Reappointment, Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee - Jennifer Hand] Motion reappointing Jennifer Hand, term ending July 1, 2028, to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee. (Clerk of the Board) Applicant considered in committee: Jennifer Hand, seat 9 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ### File 260899: Reappointments, Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group - Jason Oringer, Julienne Fisher and Coyote Marin - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 260899 [Reappointments, Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group - Jason Oringer, Julienne Fisher and Coyote Marin] Motion reappointing Jason Oringer and Julienne Fisher, terms ending December 17, 2027, and Coyote Marin, term ending December 17, 2028, to the Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group. (Clerk of the Board) Applicants considered in committee: Julienne Fischer, seats 4 and 5 Coyote Marin, seat 2 Jason Oringer, seat 1, 4 and 5 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong ## Extracted text ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/2177/2026-09-29-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 9/29/2026 Recommendations of the Rules Committee 260869 [Administrative Code - Establishment of Office of Food Security Coordination] Sponsors: Mayor; Chan, Melgar, Mandelman, Fielder, Dorsey, Wong, Mahmood and Chen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an Office of Food Security Coordination within the Human Services Agency, charged with coordinating citywide efforts to address food insecurity among San Francisco residents, preparing a Food Security Report every five years that examines the scope of food insecurity among San Francisco residents, developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the City’s food services and resources, and coordinating and planning strategies and programs to meet emergency food needs. (Human Services Agency) Supervisors Mahmood and Chen requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260897 [Appointment, County Veterans Service Officer - Gerardo Carr] Resolution confirming the nomination of Gerardo Carr as County Veterans Service Officer for the City and County of San Francisco. (Clerk of the Board) ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260812 [Appointment, Fire Code Technical Advisory Council - Nicholas Tsuk] Motion appointing Nicholas Tsuk, term ending September 18, 2027, to the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council. (Clerk of the Board) Applicants considered in committee: Linas Stempuzis, seat 6 Nicholas Tsuk, seat 6 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton, Wong 260828 [Reappointment, Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee - Jennifer Hand] Motion reappointing Jennifer Hand, term ending July 1, 2028, to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee. (Clerk of the Board) Applicant considered in committee: Jennifer Hand, seat 9 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 14 Printed at 5:29 pm on 9/30/26 ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/2177/2026-09-29-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 9/29/2026 260899 [Reappointments, Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group - Jason Oringer, Julienne Fisher and Coyote Marin] Motion reappointing Jason Oringer and Julienne Fisher, terms ending December 17, 2027, and Coyote Marin, term ending December 17, 2028, to the Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group. (Clerk of the Board) Applicants considered in committee: Julienne Fischer, seats 4 and 5 Coyote Marin, seat 2 Jason Oringer, seat 1, 4 and 5 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 Taras Madison (Adult Probation Department) on the occasion of her retirement after 27 years with the City and County of San Francisco and in recognition of her exceptional public service. Supervisor Melgar shared in this commendation. Chief Cristel Tullock (Adult Probation Department) provided additional commending remarks. Supervisor Chen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Teresa Almaguer (PODER SF) in honor of Latinx Heritage Month and in recognition of her more than 25 years organizing immigrant families and youth to nurture leadership and build community power. Supervisor Sauter introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Four Kings, accepted by Franky Ho, Mike Long, Millie Boonkokua, and Lucy Liu, in recognition of their delicious Cantonese cuisine while providing an exceptional service experience. Supervisor Wong introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the delivery team for Cielle Ray, including Katie Higgins, Octavio Rubio, Cristina DeBaise, Brian Ingram, and Emilio Penate, in recognition of their heroic efforts helping to safely deliver baby Cielle during the September 19, 2026, traffic incident in Golden Gate Park. Supervisor Chen shared in this commendation. Chief Dean Crispen (Fire Department) provided additional commending remarks. Supervisor Mahmood introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Liz Jackson-Simpson, Chief Executive Officer (Success Centers SF), in honor of her more than 45 years of service and leadership in San Francisco and advocacy of workforce development and juvenile justice. Supervisor Walton shared in this commendation. Supervisor Mandelman introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Jenny Louie (Department of Public Health) on the occasion of her retirement after more than two decades of service and leadership with the City and County of San Francisco and in recognition of her many accomplishments improving the lives of all San Franciscans. Daniel Tsai, Director (Department of Public Health), provided additional commending remarks. City and County of San Francisco Page 15 Printed at 5:29 pm on 9/30/26