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Record of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – February 24, 2026

Board of Supervisors — Tuesday, February 24, 2026
BodySan Francisco, California
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateTuesday, February 24, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:07

Good afternoon, everybody.

0:08

Welcome to the February 24th, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

0:14

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

0:17

Thank you, Mr.

0:17

President.

0:18

Supervisor Chan.

0:20

Chan present, Supervisor Chen.

0:22

Chen present, Supervisor Dorsey.

0:24

Dorsey present, Supervisor Fielder, Fielder present, Supervisor Mahmoud.

0:30

Mahmoud present, Supervisor Mandelman.

0:32

Present.

0:33

Mandelman present, Supervisor Melgar.

0:35

Melgar present, Supervisor Sauter.

0:38

Sauter present, Supervisor Cheryl.

0:41

Cheryl present, Supervisor Walton.

0:44

Walton present and Supervisor Wong.

0:47

Wong present.

0:48

Mr.

0:48

President, all members are present.

0:51

Great.

0:53

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.

1:02

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.

1:14

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

1:19

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.

1:28

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

1:40

One nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice law.

1:50

On behalf of our board, I want to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV.

1:53

Today that's particularly Jeanette Egenlauf.

1:56

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

2:00

Madam Clerk, do you have any communications?

2:02

Thank you, Mr.

2:03

President.

2:03

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors welcomes you all to attend this meeting in the board's legislative chamber in person.

2:10

And when you're not able to be here, you can catch the proceeding on SFGOV TV's Channel 26, or you can view the live stream at WWW.sfgovtv.org.

2:24

You'd like to, if you would like to submit public comment in either writing or by using the postal service, you can send an email to BOS at sfgov.org or use the Postal Service San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the number one, Dr.

2:40

Carlton B.

2:41

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

2:49

If you'd like to make a reasonable accommodation for a future meeting under the Americans with Disability Act, or to request language assistance, contact a clerk's office at least two business days in advance by calling 415-5545184.

3:04

Thank you, Mr.

3:05

President.

3:05

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

3:06

Let's go to approval of our meeting minutes.

3:09

Approval of the January 13th, 2026 board meeting minutes.

3:13

Colleagues, can I have a motion to approve the minutes as presented, moved by Chen, seconded by Mahmoud.

3:20

Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?

3:22

On the minutes as presented, Supervisor Chan.

3:27

Chan I, Supervisor Chen.

3:29

Chen I, Supervisor Dorsey, Dorsey I, Supervisor Fielder, Fielder I, Supervisor Mahmoud.

3:36

Mahmoud I, Supervisor Mandelman.

3:39

Aye.

3:39

Mandelman, I, Supervisor Melgar.

3:42

Melgar I, Supervisor Sauter.

3:44

Sauter I, Supervisor Sheryl.

3:47

Cheryl I, Supervisor Walton, Walton, I, and Supervisor Wong.

3:52

Wong either R11I's.

3:54

Without objection, the minutes will be approved after public comment as presented.

3:58

Madam Clerk, let's go to the consent agenda, items one through six.

4:03

Items one through six are on consent.

4:05

These items are considered to be routine.

4:08

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

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Community Engagement███████████████████████████27%
Procedural█████████████████████████25%
Public Health█████████████████████21%
Technology and Innovation███████7%
Personnel Matters███████7%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████5%
Cannabis Regulation███3%
Land Use███3%
Economic Development██2%
Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – February 24, 2026

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on February 24, 2026, beginning at 10:15 AM. All 11 members were present. The meeting included approval of minutes, consent calendar, unfinished business items, a special order for commendations, introductions of new business, public comment, and adoption of items without committee reference.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 1 through 6, considered routine, were approved unanimously on a single roll call vote (11-0).

Unfinished Business

  • Item 7: Ordinance approving a hotel development incentive agreement for the Hearst Hotel Development Project (Bespeak Hospitality LLC) with $40 million in financial assistance. Passed 9-2 (Supervisors Chan and Fielder voting no).
  • Item 8: Ordinance appropriating $18.5 million from the Port Harbor Fund for stabilization and disposal of dry docks and other improvements. Passed 11-0 on first reading.
  • Item 9: Ordinance appropriating approximately $311,000 from the General Reserve to the Municipal Transportation Agency for free one-hour parking in Portsmouth Square garage and transit fares for Lunar New Year parade. Passed on first reading without objection (same house, same call).
  • Item 10: Resolution adopting a fixed two-year budgetary cycle for the Airport, Port, and Public Utilities Commission for FY 2026-2028. Adopted without objection.
  • Items 11-13: Resolutions approving easement acquisitions for a subsurface sewer tunnel at 491, 495, and 499 Gavin Street (total $59,500). Adopted without objection.
  • Item 14: Resolution retroactively approving the 50th Amendment to the Treasure Island Master Lease with the U.S. Navy (extension to November 30, 2026). Adopted without objection.
  • Item 15: Resolution approving a contract amendment with ByTalent for blood products (extend 5 years, increase by $18.2 million to $28.2 million). Adopted without objection.
  • Item 16: Resolution approving a lease amendment for office space at 258A Laguna Honda Boulevard (monthly rent ~$4,825, through February 2029). Adopted without objection.
  • Item 17: Resolution authorizing acceptance of a $299,000 grant from Tech Clean California for heat pump water heaters and electrification training. Adopted without objection.
  • Item 18: Resolution approving a contract amendment with Transdev Services Inc. for paratransit services (extend 2 years, increase by $30.8 million to $339 million). Adopted without objection.
  • Items 19-20: Resolutions reauthorizing $150 million and $100 million in tax-exempt lease revenue certificates of participation for capital improvements. Adopted without objection.
  • Item 21: Resolution approving an MOU with Bay Area cities and counties for UASI grant funds (San Francisco as primary grantee, through 2030). Adopted without objection.
  • Item 22: Resolution adding commemorative street name “Teen Fu Wu Wei” on Joyce Street between Clay and Sacramento. Adopted without objection.
  • Items 23-24: Resolutions reaffirming efforts to acquire PG&E assets and urging accountability from Governor Newsom and CPUC. Adopted without objection.
  • Item 25: Ordinance removing Fire Commission authority to appoint the fire department physician and revising deputy fire chief qualifications. Passed on first reading without objection.
  • Item 26: Ordinance creating the Fisherman’s Wharf Entertainment Zone (specific streets) and affirming CEQA determination. Passed on first reading without objection.
  • Item 27: Motion appointing Keonte Clark to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority (term ending March 1, 2028). Approved without objection.
  • Items 28-31: Motions appointing Supervisor Chen to various outside bodies (alternate to CSAC, member of Children and Families First Commission, San Francisco International Airport Community Roundtable, alternate to ABAG Executive Board). Approved 10-0 (Supervisor Chen excused).
  • Item 37: Resolution urging prioritization of outdoor public warning system restoration in tsunami evacuation zones and coastal areas. Continued to March 3, 2026 by motion.

Special Order – Commendations for Meritorious Service

  • Supervisor Walton recognized the “Batters Up, Guns Down” movement (softball community program) – Roshan Despany and Randy Taylor accepted.
  • Supervisor Chan recognized J&R Upholstery (James and Jean Ross), Black-owned business in the Richmond District since 1978.
  • Supervisor Sheryl (on behalf of President Mandelman) recognized Jesus Mora, retired Chief Information Officer of the San Francisco Fire Department, for 20+ years of service.
  • Supervisor Wong recognized the American Heart Association during American Heart Month for CPR and AED advocacy; Liza Mudd accepted.
  • Supervisor Mahmoud recognized Phyllis Bowie, Fillmore native and food justice advocate, for her work with Gateway High School and community food programs.
  • Supervisor Dorsey recognized Kylan Elise Fowler, trans activist and founder of the She Boutique, for leadership in LGBTQ+ health and community building.
  • Supervisor Chen recognized Joanna Zhang, founder of the American Art Institute and film festival organizer.
  • President Mandelman recognized Raymond Clark, president of the Glen Park Merchants Association, for neighborhood revitalization.

Introductions of New Business

  • Supervisor Chan: Introduced resolution supporting State Senator Wiener’s SB 44 to cover acupuncture under Medi-Cal; introduced resolution for Bruce Lee Day in public schools.
  • Supervisor Dorsey: Provided updates from Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), and Health Service System (no major audit findings, rising healthcare costs, flat vision and life/disability rates).
  • Supervisor Mahmoud: Introduced resolution supporting SB 875 (removing special privileges for investor-owned utilities like PG&E); update from TJPA (Salesforce Transit Center, portal progress, secured $500M grant eligibility); in memoriam for Wayne Justman (HIV/AIDS and cannabis advocate).
  • Supervisor Sauter: Introduced drafting request to prohibit retail sale of nitrous oxide (citing health risks and litter); introduced resolution authorizing Port lease with Dylan’s Tours for 490 Jefferson Street (vacant 15+ years).
  • Supervisor Cheryl: Introduced resolution supporting Assembly Bill 974 (voluntary firearm storage programs at law enforcement agencies).
  • Supervisor Walton: In memoriam for Chris A. Wayne (musician, producer, community mentor).
  • Supervisor Wong: Introduced resolutions recognizing Children’s Dental Health Month; supporting AB 1818 and AB 1831 (CSU accountability on worker contracts and executive pay caps); co-sponsored item 34 (support for Department of Veterans Affairs) and item 38.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • First speaker commented in French on artificial rain and social issues.
  • Second speaker shared personal history as a typist and computer science engineer, declaring himself chief software architect of X AI (related to traffic lights and flying cars). No other public speakers.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent calendar items and unfinished business items passed as voted, with specific tallies noted.
  • Items 34-36 and 38-40 (adoption without committee reference) adopted unanimously (11-0); item 37 continued one week.
  • Commendations formally recognized eight individuals and organizations.
  • Several legislative items introduced for future committee hearings and votes.
  • Meeting adjourned in memory of Arthur Kotch, Wayne Justman, Ann Duffy, Edward Joseph Reedy, John Barry, Brian Spears, and Christopher A. Wayne.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the February 24th, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Madam Clerk, 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. Sauter present, Supervisor Cheryl. Cheryl present, Supervisor Walton. Walton present and Supervisor Wong. Wong present. Mr. President, all members are present. Great. 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? One nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice law. On behalf of our board, I want to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV. Today that's particularly Jeanette Egenlauf. 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 in the board's legislative chamber in person. And when you're not able to be here, you can catch the proceeding on SFGOV TV's Channel 26, or you can view the live stream at WWW.sfgovtv.org. You'd like to, if you would like to submit public comment in either writing or by using the postal service, you can send an email to BOS at sfgov.org or use the Postal Service San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the number one, Dr. Carlton B. Goodlitt Place, City Hall, Room 244, San Francisco, California, 94102. If you'd like to make a reasonable accommodation for a future meeting under the Americans with Disability Act, or to request language assistance, contact a clerk's office at least two business days in advance by calling 415-5545184. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Let's go to approval of our meeting minutes. Approval of the January 13th, 2026 board meeting minutes. Colleagues, can I have a motion to approve the minutes as presented, moved by Chen, seconded by Mahmoud. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? On the minutes as presented, Supervisor Chan. Chan I, Supervisor Chen. Chen I, Supervisor Dorsey, Dorsey I, Supervisor Fielder, Fielder I, Supervisor Mahmoud. Mahmoud I, Supervisor Mandelman. Aye.

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