Tue, Jun 2, 2026·San Francisco, California·Board of Supervisors

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – June 2, 2026

Discussion Breakdown

Public Comment26%
Procedural24%
Personnel Matters17%
Public Safety8%
Procurement5%
Transportation5%
Historic Preservation5%
Finance And Debt3%
Miscellaneous3%
Public Health2%
Corrections And Reentry1%
Land Use1%

Summary

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – June 2, 2026

The board convened with 10 members present (Supervisor Fielder excused) and approved a lengthy consent calendar encompassing routine ordinances, resolutions, and contract amendments. The meeting also featured commendations for public servants, adoption of policy resolutions, and public comments on data centers, food access, nursing leadership reassignments, and youth commission anniversary.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of April 21 and April 28, 2026, approved unanimously.
  • Items 1–7 (routine ordinances and resolutions) passed on first reading with 10 ayes.
  • Item 8 (administrative code amendment establishing hate crime reward fund) finally passed.
  • Item 9 (parking tax exemption extension for nonprofit school events through 2035) passed on first reading.
  • Items 10–11 (appropriation of $195 million in GO bond proceeds and bond issuance authorization) passed.
  • Items 12–13 (Healthy San Francisco and City Option agreements, $41.6M and $52.8M respectively) adopted.
  • Items 14–16 (behavioral health contract amendments with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Richmond Area Multi-Services) adopted.
  • Item 17 (PUC engineering contract amendment, $13M total) adopted.
  • Items 18–19 (Medline supply agreements, $301M and $165M totals) adopted.
  • Item 20 (Behavioral Health Services Act three-year plan) adopted.
  • Items 21–22 (airport lease terminations) adopted.
  • Items 23–24 (Ukrainian refugee grants: $300,000 and $200,000) adopted.
  • Items 25–27 (homelessness services contracts with Dish SF and St. Vincent de Paul) adopted.
  • Items 28–29 (Tenderloin Housing Clinic grant amendments, $42.5M and $303.6M totals) adopted.
  • Item 30 ($14.5M grant for Powell Street Improvement Project) adopted.
  • Item 31 (lease amendment for 1455 Market Street, 502,000 sq ft) adopted.
  • Item 32 (pretrial services contract with SF Pre-Trial Diversion Project, three-year term) adopted without objection. Supervisor Dorsey noted it was sent without recommendation due to a transition to the Adult Probation Department; intended to fund for one year with two years on reserve.
  • Items 33–36 (PUC revenue bonds and appropriations: $1.138B power, $1.1B wastewater, $570M water) passed on first reading.
  • Item 37 (building code fee adjustments) passed on first reading.
  • Items 38–39 (Proposition J certifications for private contractor cost comparisons) adopted.
  • Item 40 (public library grant acceptance of $1.1M) adopted.
  • Item 41 (surveillance technology policies for DPW drones and illegal dumping cameras) passed on first reading.
  • Item 42 (resolution supporting state AB 1837 for video enforcement of transit/bike lanes) adopted, 9–1 (Supervisor Walton voting no).
  • Item 43 (resolution recognizing United Airlines 100th anniversary) adopted, 10–0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Data centers: A speaker from the Kapoor Foundation reported that data centers are disproportionately placed in vulnerable communities, citing environmental and health impacts; requested budget for research, disclosure, and community billing.
  • Library and technology: Peter Warfield (Library Users Association) expressed concern over uncritical library promotion of AI and tech, citing environmental costs and open government violations by the Library Commission.
  • Mission District conditions: Alex Wood described chronic public urination, defecation, drug use, and assault in Osage Alley; called for police follow-up, noting no response to a May 27 incident.
  • Smoking rights: A speaker argued for a constitutional right to smoke, citing restrictions on barbecues and fireworks.
  • Autonomous vehicles: Barry Toronto urged a resolution to allow local geofencing for parades and better regulation of AVs; also suggested honoring Ira Sandler of 1015 Folsom.
  • General critique: A speaker condemned U.S. government support for state violence, Israel's actions, and corporate exploitation; called for removal of Geo Group from the Tenderloin.
  • Food access: Alex Laulio (junior at Stewart Hall High School) asked for stronger city-department coordination on food access and use of underutilized public spaces for community markets.
  • Youth Commission: Joyzanne, acting director of the San Francisco Youth Commission, urged unanimous support for a resolution commemorating the commission’s 30th anniversary; celebration set for June 4.
  • MCAH nursing leadership reassignment:
    • Mark Leach (teamsters/nurse managers) argued that DPH’s reassignment of maternity health leaders was based on flawed information from a CBO (Dr. Zay Malawa); requested board and health commission hearings.
    • Meg Buckwalter (home visiting program manager) stated proposed cuts are not budget-driven; unspent state funds are being turned back; urged pause to include stakeholders.
    • Michelle Salas (nurse manager, MCAH) said data on preterm births used to justify cuts is incomplete; home visiting saves money; cutting leaders endangers programs.
  • AI risk: Bill Lowe (artist, Stop AI) warned of existential threat from artificial general intelligence; criticized library’s uncritical promotion of AI during SF AI Week.
  • Housing/food/drug policies: Jessica Pessico urged meetings of the Housing Stability Oversight Committee not be canceled; asked for conditions on the SF Drug-Free Housing Mandate; requested more funding for vision/dental care.

Commendations

  • District 1: Supervisor Chan recognized Captain Kevin Lee (26-year law enforcement veteran, Richmond Station) and Officer Jimmy Tran (born/raised in Richmond District, trilingual footbeat officer). Both spoke, with Tran noting a recent officer injury and thanking his wife, Richmond Station, and the community.
  • District 4: Supervisor Wong recognized Tara Castro (middle school teacher at AP Giannini since 2012), lauded for her care, leadership, and student relationships. Castro spoke about the joy and challenges of teaching middle school.
  • At-Large: Supervisor Walton recognized Darrell Robinson (SFMTA, 37-year career), noting his rise from meter shop manager to head of street operations. Victoria Wise praised his teamwork and problem-solving. Robinson spoke of growing up in Bayview-Hunters Point and advocacy.
  • At-Large: President Mandelman recognized Tom Horn (LGBTQ+ advocate, former legal director of ACLU New Mexico, Bay Area Reporter publisher, War Memorial board president). Supervisors Melgar and Dorsey praised his career. Horn said what he received from San Francisco is greater than anything he could give.

Discussion Items

  • Item 42 (AB 1837): Presented without debate; roll call vote (9–1) with Supervisor Walton voting no.
  • Item 44 (SB 436 – Keeping Californians Housed Act): Recommended by committee; adopted 10–0.
  • Items 45–48 (entertainment zones and police commission appointments): Item 45 (North Beach, Ferry Building, Belden Place entertainment zones) passed on first reading. Items 46–48 (reappointment of Kevin Benedicto, appointment of Lawrence Lowe, reappointment of Matty Scott to Police Commission) approved without objection.
  • Supervisor Introductions:
    • Supervisor Mandelman: Introduced resolution for commemorative street naming “Dr. Carlota Tejedor Del Portillo Way” on Bartlett Street, honoring the late educator and civic leader; and an ordinance to streamline landmark/historic district designation process (does not change substantive criteria).
    • Supervisor Melgar: Submitted two in memoriams (George Jongshing Lim and Anthony “Tony” Fasio).
    • Supervisor Chan: Submitted in memoriam for Michael Durand (publisher of Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon).
    • Supervisor Wong: Submitted in memoriam for Michael Durand (joint with Chan) and for Vincent Michael Williams (posthumous birthday declaration).

Key Outcomes

  • Consent calendar (items 1–7, 8–9, 10–11, 12–13, 14–16, 17, 18–19, 20, 21–22, 23–24, 25–27, 28–29, 30, 31, 32, 33–36, 37, 38–39, 40, 41, 42, 43) passed, mainly without objection.
  • Item 42 (AB 1837) adopted, 9–1 (Walton opposed).
  • Item 44 (SB 436) adopted, 10–0.
  • Items 45–48 passed without objection.
  • In memoriams approved for Anthony Fasio, George Jongshing Lim, Michael Durand, and Vincent Michael Williams.
  • Board adjourned in memory of the listed individuals.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon, welcome to the June 2nd, 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 not present. Supervisor Mahmoud. Mahmoud present, Supervisor Mandelman, present. Mandelman present, Supervisor Melgar. Melgar present, Supervisor Sauter. Saudter present, Supervisor Cheryl, Cheryl present, Supervisor Walton. Walton present, and Supervisor Wong. Wong present. Mr. President, you have a quorum. Thank you, Madam Clerk. 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 Rama Tushalone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. Colleagues, will you join me in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance, the flag, United States, America to the Republic, which stands on way in the liberty, and on behalf of the board, I want to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV. Today that is especially James Kawana. 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 be here in attendance in the board's legislative chamber. And when you're not able to be here, you can watch the proceeding, which is airing live on SFGOV TV's Channel 26, as well as live streaming at SFGOVTV.org. You may submit your public comment in writing by sending 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. Goodlitt Place, City Hall, Room 244, San Francisco, California, 94102. And if you need to make a reasonable accommodation for a future meeting under the Americans with Disability Act, or to request language assistance, contact the clerk's office at least two business days in advance by calling 415-554-5184. Thank you, members. Thank you, Mr. President. Um, Ms. President, my apologies. In line with the request made by Supervisor Fielder that she be excused from uh meetings until June 30th, the motion would be in order today to consider her request for today's meeting. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Thank you. Uh can I have a motion to excuse Supervisor Fielder from today's meeting? The motions made by Supervisor Dorsey and seconded by Supervisor Chen. Um colleagues, I think we can take that without objection, without objection, Supervisor Fielder is excused from today's meeting. Uh Madam Clerk, let's go to approval of our meeting minutes. Yes, April 21st, 2026, and April 28th, 2026 board meeting minutes.