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San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - June 3, 2025

Board of Supervisors — Tuesday, June 3, 2025
BodySan Francisco, California
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateTuesday, June 3, 2025
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0:12

All right.

0:12

Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to the June 3rd, 2025 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

0:19

Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?

0:22

Thank you, Mr.

0:23

President.

0:24

Supervisor Chan.

0:26

Chan present, Supervisor Chen.

0:28

Chen present, Supervisor Dorsey.

0:31

Dorsey present, Supervisor Engardio, Engario present, Supervisor Fielder.

0:37

Fielder present, Supervisor Mahmoud.

0:40

Mahmud present, Supervisor Mandelman.

0:43

Present.

0:43

Mandelman present, Supervisor Melgar.

0:46

Melgar present, Supervisor Sauter.

0:49

Sauter present, Supervisor Cheryl.

0:52

Present.

0:53

Cheryl present, and Supervisor Walton.

0:56

Walton present.

0:57

Mr.

0:58

President, all members are present.

1:01

Thank you.

1:02

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatushaloni, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula.

1:11

As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramatushaloni have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory.

1:25

As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland.

1:29

We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramatushalone community, and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples.

1:39

Colleagues, will you join me in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?

1:44

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

2:00

And on behalf of the board, I would like to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV and in particular today, Colina Mendoza.

2:08

They record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online.

2:13

Madam Clerk, do you have any communications?

2:15

Thank you, Mr.

2:16

President.

2:16

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors welcomes you all to attend this meeting here in the Board's legislative chamber within City Hall on the second floor, room 250.

2:26

If you can't make it to the chamber, you may watch the proceeding on SFGOV TV's Channel 26 or view the live stream at WW.sfgovtv.org.

2:39

You may submit your public comment in writing.

2:42

You can send an email to BOS at SFgov.org or use the Postal Service, just address your envelope to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the number one, Dr.

2:53

Carlton B.

2:54

Goodlitt Place, City Hall, Room 244, San Francisco, California, 94102.

3:01

To make a reasonable accommodation request under the Americans with Disability Act, or to request language assistance, you can contact the clerk's office in room 244.

3:12

Contact us at least two business days in advance by calling 415-554-5184.

3:19

Thank you, Mr.

3:20

President.

3:20

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

3:21

Let's go to the approval of our meeting minutes.

3:41

Do we have any changes to the minutes?

3:44

I don't see anybody.

3:53

Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?

3:55

On the minutes, Supervisor Mandelman.

3:58

Aye.

3:58

Mandelman I, Supervisor Melgar, Melgar, I, Supervisor Sauter.

4:04

Sauter I, Supervisor Cheryl, Cheryl I, Supervisor Walton, Walton, I, Supervisor Chan, Chen I, Supervisor Chen, Chen I, Supervisor Dorsey, Dorsey, I, Supervisor Rengario, Engario I, Supervisor Fielder, Fielder, I, and Supervisor Mahmoud.

4:26

Mahmoud, I.

4:27

There are 11 eyes.

4:29

With that objection, the minutes will be approved after public comment as presented.

4:33

Madam Clerk, let's go to our consent agenda items one through eight.

4:37

Items one through eight are on consent.

4:39

These items are considered to be routine.

4:41

If a member objects, an item may be removed and considered separately.

4:46

Does anyone want to sever any items from the consent agenda?

4:49

I don't see.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Comment█████████████████████21%
Police Oversight███████████████████19%
Procedural█████████9%
Parks and Recreation█████████9%
Public Health████████8%
Victim Services███████7%
Public Safety███████7%
Public Finance█████5%
LGBTQ+ History███3%
Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - June 3, 2025

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on June 3, 2025, at 10:15 AM, with all 11 members present. The meeting began with a land acknowledgment, pledge of allegiance, and approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda included consent calendar items, new business (ordinances and resolutions), committee reports, special orders (commendations), roll call for introductions, and public comment. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 1-8 were approved unanimously. Supervisor Cheryl added as a co-sponsor on Item 3 (purchase of fire apparatus). Items included appropriations, settlements, and administrative code changes.

Special Order 2:30 PM - Recognition of Commendations

  • Chief Bill Scott (outgoing SFPD Chief) was honored for his eight years of service, highlighting a 42% crime drop (2017-2024), 97% compliance with DOJ recommendations, and leadership during crises. Supervisors from all districts spoke in appreciation.
  • Captain Liza Johansson (SFPD Mission Station) was recognized for community engagement, including installing air conditioning at the station and fostering trust in a diverse district.
  • Michael Wong (Community Youth Center) was commended for 30 years of victim services, co-founding the Coalition for Community Safety and Justice, and leading 165 safety workshops reaching 34,000 people in 2024.
  • Robert (retiring SFPL librarian) was honored for 41 years of service, including launching technology programs and a 26-year poetry reading series.
  • The Check-in Lounge (District 11 LGBTQ-owned business) was recognized for creating community space during the pandemic.

Discussion Items

  • Items 9-10 (Certificates of Participation) : Authorized refunding and appropriation of $379 million for capital projects. Passed without objection.
  • Item 11 (Assessment Appeals Board Fees) : Increased fees. Passed without objection.
  • Item 12 (Farmers’ Market Fees) : Increased fees. Passed without objection.
  • Item 13 (Fire Department Ambulance Revenue) : Appropriated $7.9 million, with de-appropriations and overtime adjustments. Required 2/3 vote; passed without objection.
  • Item 14 (CalAIM Grant) : Retroactively authorized $1.5 million grant from CA Dept. of Health Care Services. Passed without objection.
  • Item 15 (Airport Contract) : Approved $40 million modification with T.Y. Lin International. Passed without objection.
  • Items 16-18 (Homelessness Dept. Agreements) : Approved amendments for Episcopal Community Services ($72.3M), Five Keys Schools ($59.2M), and assignment of 1321 Mission Street. Passed without objection.
  • Item 19 (Chinatown SRO Grant) : Increased grant to $6.78 million for 1005 Powell Street. Passed without objection.
  • Item 20 (Revenue Obligations for CIIS) : Approved $15 million for California Institute of Integral Studies. Passed without objection.
  • Item 21 (BLA Cost of Living Adjustment) : Approved 4.5% increase, new contract amount $3.4 million. Passed without objection.
  • Items 22-23 (Downtown Revitalization District) : Supervisor Dorsey introduced an amendment to Item 23 to add reimbursement language for city departments. Amendment adopted; both items passed without objection.
  • Item 24 (Port Lease Waiver for CAST at Large LLC) : Waived contracting requirements for Pier 29 improvements. Passed without objection.
  • Items 25-26 (Dr. Amos C. Brown Street Name) : Resolutions to rename Pierce Street to "Dr. Amos C. Brown Way." Roll call vote: 11-0.
  • Item 27 (Priority Conservation Areas) : Authorized planning department to apply for revised designations. Passed without objection.
  • Item 28 (Port Commission Appointment) : Ken McNeely appointment approved as amended. Passed without objection.
  • Item 31 (Opposing Medi-Cal Cuts) : Resolution opposing state cuts to Medi-Cal for undocumented adults. Adopted unanimously.
  • Item 32 (Gun Violence Awareness Day) : Resolution recognizing June 6, 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Adopted unanimously.

Roll Call for Introductions

  • Supervisor Mandelman : Introduced legislation and requested adjournment in memory of Steve Kellerman.
  • Supervisor Melgar : Introduced legislation to eliminate hard caps on storefront sizes and remove conditional use requirements for subdivided spaces. Also announced a hold on zoo funding pending audit cooperation.
  • Supervisor Chen : Introduced resolution urging restoration of acupuncture benefits under Medi-Cal; submitted a letter of inquiry to Planning Department for a public modeling tool for housing element rezoning.
  • Supervisor Dorsey : Requested adjournment in memory of Sharon Arduin, former City Attorney’s Office staff.
  • Supervisor Mahmoud : Requested adjournment in memory of Captain Julio Dominic DeLucci (SFFD). Fire Chief Crispin offered remarks.
  • Supervisor Sherrill : Introduced resolution on gun violence awareness; introduced resolution urging SFPD and DEM to classify drug activity near parks/schools as Priority A emergencies; requested adjournment in memory of William Joseph Heap.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Glide Center for Social Justice (multiple speakers): Urged restoration of soda tax funded programs, citing the Social Justice Academy as essential for marginalized communities.
  • Mission Athletic Club (multiple speakers): Opposed proposed $5/hour tennis court reservation fee, arguing it would create barriers for low-income players and that free courts foster community.
  • Chris Gordklein (Marine Corps): Claimed the city is eligible for $5 billion in federal funds and urged the board to rework the budget.
  • Solar industry representative (John Paolo Pignani): Criticized city permitting hurdles for solar and battery installations, urging investigation.
  • Others spoke on gun violence prevention, opposing Medi-Cal cuts, and communications with notable citizens.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent and regular agenda items were passed, generally without objection or with unanimous roll call votes.
  • Commendations were presented to Chief Bill Scott, Captain Liza Johansson, Michael Wong, Robert (librarian), and The Check-in Lounge.
  • Legislation introduced will be referred to appropriate committees.
  • The meeting was adjourned in memory of Steve Kellerman, William Joseph Heap, Sharon Arduin, and Captain Julio Dominic DeLucci.

Meeting Transcript

All right. Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to the June 3rd, 2025 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Thank you, Mr. President. Supervisor Chan. Chan present, Supervisor Chen. Chen present, Supervisor Dorsey. Dorsey present, Supervisor Engardio, Engario present, Supervisor Fielder. Fielder present, Supervisor Mahmoud. Mahmud present, Supervisor Mandelman. Present. Mandelman present, Supervisor Melgar. Melgar present, Supervisor Sauter. Sauter present, Supervisor Cheryl. Present. Cheryl present, and Supervisor Walton. Walton present. Mr. President, all members are present. Thank you. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatushaloni, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramatushaloni have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramatushalone community, and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. Colleagues, will you join me in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And on behalf of the board, I would like to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV and in particular today, Colina Mendoza. They record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. Madam Clerk, do you have any communications? Thank you, Mr. President. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors welcomes you all to attend this meeting here in the Board's legislative chamber within City Hall on the second floor, room 250. If you can't make it to the chamber, you may watch the proceeding on SFGOV TV's Channel 26 or view the live stream at WW.sfgovtv.org. You may submit your public comment in writing. You can send an email to BOS at SFgov.org or use the Postal Service, just address your envelope to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the number one, Dr. Carlton B. Goodlitt Place, City Hall, Room 244, San Francisco, California, 94102. To make a reasonable accommodation request under the Americans with Disability Act, or to request language assistance, you can contact the clerk's office in room 244. Contact us at least two business days in advance by calling 415-554-5184. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Let's go to the approval of our meeting minutes. Do we have any changes to the minutes? I don't see anybody. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? On the minutes, Supervisor Mandelman. Aye. Mandelman I, Supervisor Melgar, Melgar, I, Supervisor Sauter.

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