San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - March 3, 2026
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - March 3, 2026
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on March 3, 2026, at 10:15 AM. The meeting included approval of minutes, a consent calendar, new business items, a special order of commendations, public comment, and a closed session. All 11 supervisors were present. The board approved multiple ordinances, resolutions, and motions, often by unanimous consent, and heard public testimony on various topics including affordable housing, public safety, and community recognition.
Consent Calendar
- Items 1 through 4 were adopted unanimously as routine approvals. These included ordinances and resolutions considered non-controversial.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Scott Feeney (Mission District resident) opposed the proposed repeal of Proposition I (2019 transfer tax on high-value properties), arguing it would cut $100 million/year for social housing and overturn the will of voters. He urged the board to use Prop I funds for its intended purpose.
- Ace Washington (Fillmore Corridor ambassador) raised concerns about development and displacement in the Western Addition, calling for a meeting with the mayor and addressing issues like reparations, the Dreamkeepers situation, and new projects.
- Richard Johnson spoke about the Hayes Street closure, criticizing the lack of an appeal process and alleging SFMTA violations over 64 weeks. He asked the board to create a proper appeal process.
- Brian Stor urged compliance checks on LRAD devices used by police, claiming they are being operated as military weapons out of compliance with safety protocols.
- Supergirl (elected none) addressed Donald Trump's rhetoric, ICE actions, and the war in Iran, calling for peace and unity.
- Several other speakers addressed corruption, social housing, and the civil grand jury.
Discussion Items
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New Business Introductions (Roll Call):
- Supervisor Chen introduced a request for a Budget and Legislative Analyst report on affordable housing revenue strategies, noting that current revenue streams are exhausted and highlighting a study predicting 18-124 years for rent stabilization. She also introduced a resolution recognizing Women's History Month.
- Supervisor Dorsey introduced a resolution affirming San Francisco's commitment to civil liberties and ethical innovation in AI, citing risks of mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
- Supervisor Mandelman introduced a motion to schedule a committee of the whole for March 17 to discuss the Prop E Streamlining Task Force and a potential charter amendment.
- Supervisor Sauter introduced a hearing request to examine the proposed budget's impact on older adults, noting the city's senior population is the fastest-growing and that isolation is a silent health crisis.
- Supervisor Cheryl introduced legislation to convene a Technical Advisory Council to clarify the exemption process for the sprinkler retrofit mandate, including terms like "undue hardship" and "alternative methods."
- Supervisor Wong introduced two resolutions: one supporting the JROTC program in SFUSD, citing its 90-year history and benefits for 900+ cadets; and another urging the state to reject proposed cuts to Medi-Cal Dental, which would reduce funding for children's dental care by $144 million and forfeit $182 million in federal matching funds.
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Special Order (2:30 PM) – Commendations:
- Lord Mayor Fergal Denhy of Cork, Ireland – Recognized for the 42-year sister city relationship with San Francisco. The Lord Mayor announced programs for small business exchange, educational partnerships (University of San Francisco and University College Cork), and an exhibition of the Gilbert Baker rainbow flag in Cork.
- Edgewood – Celebrated its 175th anniversary as a youth mental health provider. CEO Lynn Dolce reported that 95% of youth in their kinship program remain housed, and that 45% of the unhoused population have untreated psychiatric conditions.
- Andrew Freeman – Recognized for his hospitality marketing leadership and civic contributions. Founder of AF & Co., he has supported over 100 restaurant and hotel launches and serves on multiple boards.
- Dr. Gregoria Nova Cahill – Dean of the Mission Center at City College of San Francisco, honored for her educational equity work and leadership. She is the first in her Afro-Bolivian family to earn a doctorate.
- Castro Halloween Night Market organizers – Recognized for reviving a safe Halloween celebration in the Castro after the original event was canceled in the early 2000s due to violence. The 2025 night market drew tens of thousands safely.
- Jing Mo Athletic Association – Recognized for preserving Chinese martial arts and culture for over 40 years, partnering with the San Francisco Public Library for Lunar New Year events and literacy outreach.
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Items 43-55 (Adoption Without Committee Reference):
- Item 43 – Resolution urging restoration of the outdoor public warning system in tsunami evacuation zones and coastal areas. Adopted 10-1 (Supervisor Mandelman dissenting).
- Item 47 – Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill 875, which would remove special protections for investor-owned utilities in eminent domain cases, making it easier for cities to pursue public power. Adopted unanimously (11-0).
- Item 48 – Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1897, which mandates structured clinical assessments for incarcerated individuals with severe mental illness before release, aiming to improve treatment and reduce recidivism. Adopted unanimously.
- Item 55 – Motion to authorize preparation of ballot arguments for the June 2, 2026, primary election, amended to remove opponent arguments for three measures. Adopted unanimously.
- Remaining items (44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54) were adopted unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- Approved Minutes: January 27, 2026, board meeting minutes adopted unanimously.
- Consent Agenda (Items 1-4): Passed unanimously.
- New Business (Items 5-12): Passed on first reading or adopted unanimously, including appropriations, contract amendments, mental health services extension, Treasure Island development, planning and fire code updates.
- Landmark Designations (Items 13-37): 25 resolutions initiating landmark status for various properties adopted unanimously.
- Commemorative Street Name (Item 38): "Carmen Johnson Way" on Pierce Street adopted unanimously.
- Mayoral Appointment (Item 39): Allison Warner appointed to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, amended and approved.
- Closed Session (Item 42): Board met with the city attorney regarding litigation Airlines for America v. City and County of San Francisco. Board voted unanimously not to disclose deliberations.
- Directives: Several hearing requests and reports were introduced for future consideration, including affordable housing revenue, senior budget impacts, AI ethics, and sprinkler mandate exemption process.
Meeting Transcript
Good afternoon. Welcome to the March 3rd, 2026 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. Sauter present, Supervisor Cheryl. Cheryl present, Supervisor Walton. Walton present, and Supervisor Wong. Wong 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 Ramatushalone, who are the original 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. Undergissible with liberty and justice. On behalf of our board, I'd like to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV today. That is particularly James Kawana and Suze Enos. They record each of our meetings and make transcripts available to the public online. Madam Clerk, do you have any communications? Yes, thank you, Mr. President. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors welcomes your attendance here today in the board's legislative chamber. And when you're not able to be here, the proceeding is airing live on SFGOV TV's Channel 26, or you can catch the live stream at WWW. SFGOVTV.org. If you would like to submit public comment in writing, you can either send an email to BOS at SFgov.org or use the Postal Service. Just address the envelope to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the number one, Dr. Carlton B. Goodlit Place, City Hall, Room 244, San Francisco, California, 94102. If you need to make a reasonable accommodation at a future meeting under the Americans with Disability Act, or if you need to request language assistance, please call 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 approval of our meeting minutes. Approval of the January 27th, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes. Could I have a motion to approve the minutes as presented? Moved by Chen, seconded by Cheryl. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?
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