San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – February 10, 2026

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on February 10, 2026, chaired by President Rafael Mandelman. The meeting included a special appearance by Mayor Daniel Lurie, a prolonged debate on a new police-adjacent sobering center (RESET), and two appeals concerning a proposed 104-foot AT&T macro tower in the Diamond Heights neighborhood. A number of routine ordinances and resolutions were adopted, while several items saw notable dissenting votes.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of the January 6, 2026 board meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Unfinished business items 1–7 were adopted, except Item 7 (expansion of the Tenderloin retail hours restriction pilot), which passed 9-2 with Supervisors Fielder and Walton voting no. The pilot now covers high-crime areas in the Tenderloin and South of Market and extends 18 months from the ordinance’s effective date.
• New business items 8–11 and 13 were approved without objection or by unanimous roll call. Item 8 amends alarm fee refund procedures; Item 9 appropriates $250,000 for a District 10 safety plan; Item 10 authorizes easement agreements with Daly City; Item 11 authorizes sale of tax-defaulted property; Item 13 accepts a $1.1 million tobacco grant for the Police Department’s Drug Market Agency Coordination Center (Supervisor Walton was absent).
• Items 15–17 and 31 were passed on first reading without objection. Item 15 vacates street areas on Moraga and Noriega Avenues; Item 16 expands the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District to include the DuBose Triangle; Item 17 appoints Lashantae Woods to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee.
• Item 18 (appointment of Joseph San Girardi to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force) passed 9-2, with Supervisors Chan and Fielder voting no.
• Items 36–38 (adoption without committee reference) were adopted unanimously.
• Item 39 (support for the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts) was adopted without objection.
• Item 40 (Ruth Asawa Day on February 12, 2026) and Item 41 (Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month) were adopted without objection.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Teacher strike: Several public commenters spoke in support of striking San Francisco Unified School District educators, urging the Board to allocate city funds to address educator wages and health care. They noted the strike began February 10 and affected 50,000 students.
• Mission Cultural Center: Over a dozen speakers testified in favor of preserving the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (2868 Mission Street), emphasizing its role in community identity, youth programs, and cultural heritage. Speakers asked the Board to ensure the building remains dedicated to Latino arts after seismic retrofitting and to provide stable funding.
• Youth issues: Representatives from the Youth Commission and domestic violence prevention organizations spoke in support of recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
• AT&T tower: The appellant, Catherine Dodd (Diamond Heights Community Association), and numerous community members testified against the proposed 104-foot macro tower, citing aesthetic impacts, fire risk, property value declines, and safety concerns. They urged the Board to reverse the Planning Commission’s approvals.
• Sunday Streets: Darren Owings of Livable City raised concerns about a proposed cut of $215,000 in Department of Public Health funding for Sunday Streets, warning it could end the 18-year program.
• Other: A fire safety advocate spoke about the importance of outdoor warning sirens; an inventor promoted styrofoam-free spa covers; several speakers expressed support for the RESET Center as a tool to address public drug use.

Discussion Items

• Mayor Daniel Lurie (2 p.m. special order): The Mayor highlighted ongoing negotiations to end the SFUSD teacher strike, stating he encouraged both sides to “stay at the table.” He then reported on Super Bowl week activities, noting an estimated $440 million economic impact, 800,000 arrivals/departures at SFO, and 2.7 million Muni trips (17,000 more passengers per day than the previous week). He thanked city workers and the Board for their support.
• Item 12 – RESET Center (Rapid Enforcement Support Evaluation and Triage Center): The contract with Connections CA LLC was for $14.5 million over an initial term of up to 26 months. The non-jail alternative for public intoxication or drug use would have a capacity of 25, be staffed by one registered nurse, six case managers, and sheriff’s deputies, and hold individuals up to 24 hours. A motion to refer back to committee was rescinded after the City Attorney noted a 45-day deadline. Supervisors Fielder and Chan expressed concerns about lack of full funding ($3.1 million unbudgeted in FY26-27), unanswered legal questions (formal written determination from BSCC yet to arrive), and potential cuts to community health programs. Supervisor Dorsey and others argued the pilot was essential for addressing the fentanyl crisis. The item passed 9-2, with Supervisors Chan and Fielder voting no. Speaker positions: Sheriff Miyamoto and Undersheriff Johnson described the facility as a “sobering center” that is not a detention facility. A FirstNet representative testified that the site is needed for public safety communications.
• Items 19–30 – AT&T Macro Tower at 350 Amber Drive: The Board heard two consolidated appeals: one challenging the categorical exemption from CEQA, the other challenging the conditional use authorization. The appellant argued the 104-foot tower would be the tallest structure in the area, is inconsistent with siting guidelines, and poses environmental risks (fire, wildlife, noise). Planning Department staff defended the exemption, noting the facility qualifies as a Class 3 (small) infill exemption and that none of the CEQA exceptions apply. AT&T representatives argued there was a demonstrated coverage gap (especially for FirstNet emergency services) and that alternatives had been explored over 10 years. After public comment (strong opposition from neighbors, support from public safety officials), President Mandelman proposed amended conditions: a fire safety inspection, an arborist-prepared tree protection plan (no tree removal unless replaced 3:1), and compliance with noise standards. The Board voted 10-1 (Supervisor Chan dissenting) to affirm the CEQA exemption and 11-0 to approve the conditional use authorization as amended.
• Item 14 – Hearst Hotel Development Incentive: An ordinance approving a $40 million (net present value) incentive over 20 years for a hotel at 5 3rd Street. The Budget Committee had sent it without recommendation. Supervisor Chan expressed a desire for a comprehensive downtown investment plan, while Supervisor Dorsey argued it would create 150 jobs, preserve a historic building, and generate $713,000 per year in net general fund revenue. Supervisor Sauter noted a 10-fold increase in property tax revenue. The ordinance passed 9-2 (Supervisors Chan and Fielder dissenting).
• Item 33 – City Property Use for Immigration Enforcement: Supervisor Mahmoud introduced an ordinance prohibiting unauthorized use of city property for civil immigration enforcement, stating it is not a city purpose. The item passed without objection.

Key Outcomes

• Item 12 (RESET Center): Adopted 9-2 (Supervisors Chan, Fielder dissenting). The contract is effective February 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028, with a one-year extension option.
• Item 14 (Hearst Hotel): Passed on first reading 9-2 (Supervisors Chan, Fielder dissenting).
• Item 7 (Tenderloin retail hours pilot): Finally passed 9-2 (Supervisors Fielder, Walton dissenting).
• Items 19–30 (AT&T tower): The Board upheld the CEQA categorical exemption (10-1, Supervisor Chan dissenting) and approved the conditional use authorization with added fire, tree, and noise conditions (11-0). The tower project is located at the SF Police Academy, 350 Amber Drive.
• Item 18 (Sunshine Task Force appointment): Approved 9-2 (Supervisors Chan, Fielder dissenting).
• New business: Introductions included a resolution to restore outdoor warning sirens, a call for a hearing on youth violence, a request for a charter amendment on commission streamlining, and a resolution supporting AB 1265 (historic tax credit).
• Adopted resolutions: February 12 as Ruth Asawa Day (unanimous); February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (unanimous); support for the Mission Cultural Center (unanimous).