San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – October 28, 2025
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – October 28, 2025
The Board of Supervisors convened at 10:15 AM on October 28, 2025, with all 11 members present. The meeting included consent agenda approvals, unfinished business votes, committee reports, and a lengthy public comment period. Key actions included passage of North Beach zoning reforms (8-2), approval of behested payment waivers for multiple departments, and a one-week continuance of the Healthy Airport Ordinance. The board also honored several individuals and organizations during special commendations.
Consent Calendar
- Items 1-8: Routine approvals and unanimous actions, including ordinances and resolutions passed 10-0 (one absence noted in roll call but later corrected).
Unfinished Business
- Items 9-10: Ordinance postponing development impact fees for residential projects (Item 9) and ordinance excluding low-income housing partnerships from gross receipts tax and commercial vacancy tax (Item 10). Passed 8-2, with Supervisors Walton and Fielder voting no.
- Items 11-12: Appropriation of $5.8 million for affordable housing on Treasure Island and authorization of $31 million in bonds for Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1. Passed 10-0.
- Item 13: Resolution retroactively authorizing $2.3 million in FEMA grant funds for firefighter protective equipment. Adopted without objection.
- Items 14-15: Cooperative agreements with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for property and equipment loans. Adopted without objection.
- Item 16: Resolution authorizing $63,000 grant from Cal OES for crime lab training and equipment. Adopted.
- Item 17: Professional services agreement for airport baggage handling system ($30 million, 3-year term with option to extend). Adopted.
- Item 18: Fourth amendment for unarmed security services at SF General Hospital (contract extension, $2.2 million increase). Adopted.
- Item 19: Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program award ($46 million total, including $33 million loan for Balboa Gateway 100% affordable project). Adopted.
- Items 20-21: Multifamily housing revenue notes ($19 million) and loan ($18.5 million) for 68-unit affordable housing at 1303 Larkin Street. Adopted.
- Item 22: Loan up to $38 million under Small Sites Program for acquisition/rehabilitation of 15 buildings (89 residential units) across multiple addresses. Adopted.
- Items 23-24: Multifamily housing revenue bonds ($60 million) and ground lease (75 years + 24-year option) for 136-unit permanent supportive housing at 2970 16th Street. Adopted.
- Item 25 (Healthy Airport Ordinance): Continued to November 4, 2025 (motion by Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Cheryl, passed without objection).
- Items 26-27: Behested payments waivers for mayor and city departments (6 months). Adopted without objection.
- Item 28: Behested payments waiver for Assessor-Recorder. Passed 8-2, with Supervisors Chan and Fielder voting no. Supervisor Fielder expressed concerns about appearance of impropriety; Supervisor Mandelman supported.
- Item 29: Appointments to Immigrant Rights Commission (9 members, some with residency requirement waivers, terms ending 2026 and 2027). Approved 10-0.
Committee Reports
- Item 30: Resolution authorizing DA to solicit donations for prosecutorial operations (from Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee). Adopted without objection.
- Item 31 (North Beach Zoning Ordinance): Ordinance to eliminate North Beach Special Use District, consolidate controls, expand allowable uses, and increase use size limits. Heard by Land Use and Transportation Committee on October 27, recommended without recommendation as amended.
- Debate: Supervisor Sauter described the legislation as filling empty storefronts and helping small businesses. Supervisor Chan moved to divide the file and refer North Beach/Jackson Square sections back to committee, citing concerns from North Beach Business Association about restaurant oversaturation, storefront mergers, and formula retail. Motion seconded by Supervisor Walton.
- Procedural discussion: City Attorney advised that dividing the question as proposed might not yield two standalone ordinances; Supervisor Chan rescinded the motion and instead moved to duplicate the file and send the duplicate to committee. That motion failed 5-5 (Supervisors Walton, Chan, Chen, Fielder, Mandelman in favor; Dorsey, Mahmoud, Melgar, Sauter, Cheryl opposed).
- Final vote: Original ordinance passed 8-2 (Supervisors Walton and Chan voting no).
- Item 32: Motion to appoint Jesse Ruiz Navarro to Immigrant Rights Commission. Approved 10-0.
Special Commendations (2:30 PM Special Order)
- Supervisor Dorsey: Recognized Foundation for Filipina Women's Network (FWN) for 25 years of leadership. Speaker Marilee Mondahar noted FWN’s global reach and urged more Filipino representation in city leadership.
- Supervisor Chen: Honored teacher Josanne Futo from Longfellow Elementary for his work in the Filipino World Language Program.
- Supervisor Walton: Commended Derek Brown, Chief Advancement Officer at YMCA of Greater San Francisco, for over two decades of civic leadership.
- Supervisor Chan: Recognized Kiki Lopez (Miss Kiki Crunch), community engagement coordinator at SF Community Health Center, for her advocacy as a transgender immigrant living with HIV.
- Supervisor Cheryl: Honored Janet Alvarado, founder of The Alvarado Project, preserving Filipino American heritage through photography.
- Supervisor Mahmoud: Recognized Sherry Young, founder of African American Shakespeare Company (30 years), for artistic leadership and community engagement.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Support for Fillmore Heritage Center and Entertainment Zone: Multiple speakers (Reverend Dr. Amos Brown, Reverend Devon Crawford, Archbishop Franzo King, Majid Crawford, Erica Scott, Sean Richards, Ken Johnson, Ace Washington, Michael Kemp, Mario Benton) urged the board to preserve and revitalize the Fillmore Heritage Center as a cultural anchor for the African American community. They supported Supervisor Mahmoud’s introduction of a Fillmore Street Entertainment Zone.
- Support for Immigration Legal Services Funding: Representatives from Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, SF Public Defender’s Office, African Advocacy Network, CARECEN, Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, Mission Action, Chinese for Affirmative Action, USF Immigration Clinic, and others requested approval of a $3.5 million budget supplemental to expand legal representation for immigrants facing detention and deportation. They cited recent ICE enforcement surges and the need for habeas corpus petitions.
- Additional comments: A speaker opposed the mayor’s citywide computer system; another urged affordable housing protections for non-rent-controlled units; one spoke about family zoning; one about alleged LRAD weapon attacks; one about hunger and SNAP benefits; and one about a proposed worldwide constitution.
Key Outcomes
- Item 25 (Healthy Airport Ordinance): Continued one week to November 4, 2025.
- Item 31 (North Beach Zoning): Passed on first reading 8-2. Ordinance will fill empty storefronts, allow small storefront mergers, add arts activities in Knob Hill, and consolidate North Beach Special Use District into Neighborhood Commercial District. Opponents raised concerns about restaurant saturation and formula retail.
- Item 28 (Assessor-Recorder Behested Payments Waiver): Adopted 8-2. Approved for six months.
- Immigrant Rights Commission Appointments: Approved 10-0 (Items 29, 32).
- Commendations: Recognized six individuals/organizations for contributions to Filipino American history, community leadership, and the arts.
- Introduction of New Business:
- Supervisor Walton introduced resolutions reaffirming the Watch Act, standing with SF Labor Council on federal funding, and an in memoriam for Belva Davis (adopted on behalf of the full board).
- Supervisor Chen introduced an in memoriam for former Fire Assistant Chief Frank Blackburn and a hearing request on ICE interaction protocols for city agencies.
- Supervisor Fielder requested adjournment in memory of Daniel Casanova, executive director of Eviction Defense Collaborative.
- Supervisor Mahmoud introduced legislation for a Fillmore Street Entertainment Zone (with 30-day waiver from President Mandelman) and a Safe Cities Blueprint to explore ICE-free zones on city property.
- Supervisor Mandelman introduced a resolution recognizing November 1-9 as SF Restaurant Week.
- Supervisor Melgar introduced in memoriams for Father Tony La Torre and John J. Bouvier III.
- Closed Session: The board met in closed session to confer with the city attorney regarding litigation against Donald Trump. Upon return, they voted 10-0 not to disclose deliberations.
- Adjournment: In memory of Belva Davis, Frank Blackburn, Daniel Casanova, Father Tony La Torre, and John J. Bouvier III.
Meeting Transcript
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the October 28th, 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 Fielder. Fielder present, Supervisor Mahmoud. Mahmoud present, Supervisor Mandelman. Present. Mandelman present, Supervisor Melgar. Melgar present, Supervisor Sauter. Soder present, Supervisor Cheryl, Cheryl present, and Supervisor Walton. Walton present. Mr. President, all members are present. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatushalone, 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 Ramatush Alone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. Colleagues, will you join me in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance? Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States in our public stands. One nation is under God, indivisible liberty and justice. On behalf of the board, I'd like to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV, and today that is especially Sue Enos, who record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. Madam Clerk, do you have any communications? Yes, Mr. President. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors welcomes you all to attend this meeting in person today in the board's legislative chamber in room two fifty within City Hall on the second floor. If you are unable to make it in person, you're able to watch the live stream on SFGOVTV.org or on Channel 26. You can submit your public comment in writing by either sending an email to BOS at sfgov.org or use the U.S. Postal Service. Just address the envelope to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the number one, Dr. Carlton B. Goodlitt Place, City Hall, Room 244, San Francisco, California, 94102. If you need to make a future reasonable accommodation, or if you need uh language assistance, please contact the clerk's office at least two business days in advance by calling 415-554-5184. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Let's go to our consent agenda, items one through eight. Items one through eight are on consent. If uh these items are considered to be routine, but if a member objects, an item may be removed and considered separately. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. On items one through eight, Supervisor Walton. Walton, I, Supervisor Chan, Chan I, Supervisor Chen, Chen I, Supervisor Dorsey. Dorsey, I, Supervisor Fielder, Fielder, I, Supervisor Mahmoud, Mahmoud I, Supervisor Mandelman. Aye. Mandelman, I, Supervisor Melgar, Melgar, I, Supervisor Sauter, Sauter, I, and Supervisor Cheryl. Cheryl I.
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