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Record of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – June 9, 2026

Board of Supervisors — Tuesday, June 9, 2026

BodySan Francisco, California

SessionBoard of Supervisors

DateTuesday, June 9, 2026

StatusFILED

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0:09

Good afternoon, everybody.

0:10

Welcome to the June 7th, June 9th, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

0:16

Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?

0:18

Yes, Supervisor Chan.

0:20

Chan, present.

0:21

Supervisor Chen.

0:23

Chen present.

0:24

Supervisor Dorsey.

0:25

Dorsey not present.

0:27

Supervisor Fielder.

0:28

Fielder not present.

0:30

Supervisor Mahmoud.

0:32

Mahmood present.

0:33

Supervisor Mandelman.

0:34

Present.

0:35

Mandelman present.

0:36

Supervisor Melgar.

0:38

Melgar present.

0:39

Supervisor Sauter.

0:41

Soder, present.

0:42

Supervisor Cheryl.

0:43

Cheryl present.

0:44

Supervisor Walton.

0:46

Walton present.

0:47

Supervisor Wong.

0:49

Wong present.

0:50

Mr.

0:51

President, you have a quorum.

0:52

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

0:54

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.

1:03

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 care territory.

1:16

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

1:20

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.

1:30

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

1:53

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

1:57

Today that is especially Colina Mendoza.

2:00

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

2:05

Madam Clerk, do you have any communications?

2:08

Yes, Mr.

2:09

President.

2:11

The Board of Supervisors welcomes your attendance in person here in the board's legislative chamber, room two fifty, second floor of City Hall.

2:18

When you can't be here, the proceedings are airing live on SFGov TV's local cable channel or live streaming at sfgovtv.org.

2:26

You may submit public comment in writing by sending an email to BOS at SFGOV.org or via U.S.

2:32

Postal Service to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

2:35

One, Dr.

2:35

Carlton B.

2:36

Goodlick Place, City Hall, Room 244, San Francisco, California 94102 to make a reasonable accommodation for a future meeting under the Americans with Disability Act or to request language assistance.

2:49

Please contact the clerk's office at least two business days in advance by calling 415-554-5184.

2:56

Finally, in line with Supervisor Fielder's April 7th memo requesting to be excused from all meetings until June 30th.

3:03

A motion is in order to consider that request for today's meeting.

3:06

Members, Mr.

3:07

President, that concludes my communication.

3:10

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

3:12

Um colleagues, uh Supervisor Dorsey has indicated that he is coming but is going to be late.

3:18

Um so could I have a motion to excuse Supervisor Fielder from the meeting entirely and uh Supervisor Dorsey from the votes that he misses motion made by Farrell by by Farrell by Cheryl?

3:29

Yikes.

3:30

Sorry, wrong district two.

3:31

Uh made by Cheryl and seconded by Chen.

3:35

Uh we can take that without objection, without objection.

3:39

Supervisor uh Fielder is excused for the duration of the meeting.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Miscellaneous███████████████████19%

Personnel Matters██████████████████18%

Procedural████████████████16%

Community Engagement██████████████14%

Homelessness██████████10%

Parks and Recreation███████7%

Public Safety█████5%

Animal Control███3%

Police Oversight███3%

Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – June 9, 2026

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM in City Hall. The meeting included a special appearance by Mayor Daniel Lurie, recognition of retiring and promoted city employees, approval of dozens of consent items, introduction of new legislation, and public comment on community concerns. All ten present supervisors (Chan, Chen, Mandelman, Mahmood, Melgar, Sauter, Cheryl, Walton, Wong) voted on most items; Supervisors Dorsey (arrived late) and Fielder (excused entirely for the meeting) were absent.

Consent Calendar

Minutes of May 5, 2026 approved 10-0.
Items 1–3 (routine ordinances) passed 10-0.
Items 4–32 (unfinished business) passed largely without objection; notable exceptions: Item 25 (Community Economic Recovery Hubs grant) passed 9-0 after Supervisor Walton recused and Supervisor Chen spoke in support of funding workforce, food distribution, and social safety net services in Districts 9, 10, and 11.
Items 33–36 (union MOUs) passed 10-0 on first reading.
Item 37 (Treasure Island infrastructure financing district annexation) passed without objection.
Items 40–58 (for adoption without committee reference) adopted 10-0.
Item 59 (motion to set Committee of the Whole for June 16, 2026, on SFMTA loan up to $200 million) approved without objection.

Public Comments & Testimony

Henry (Community Youth Center) expressed gratitude for Supervisor Chen’s resolution recognizing Dragon Boat Festival and highlighted 30 years of dragon boat history in San Francisco.
One speaker criticized heckling of Mayor Lurie at Trans March and urged the board to advance real legislation for trans people, citing a 2024 settlement that prohibited basic income programs for trans, Black, and Latin communities.
Gloria Lawrence, a shelter resident, requested city apprenticeships and better employment programs for people experiencing homelessness, citing discrimination and negligence in the shelter system.
Several speakers raised concerns about the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center in the Fillmore district, alleging lack of transparency and backroom deals. Speakers (including Reverend E. Miss Brown) demanded due process and community involvement in programming decisions.
Salahakia Chandler reported a possible lynching of Carl Ray Abernackey in Bayview Hunters Point in August 2025, disputing the coroner’s suicide finding and calling for investigation.
One speaker criticized the board for not addressing the absence of District 9 Supervisor and questioned the timeline for her return.

Discussion Items

Mayor Daniel Lurie’s Budget Address (2:00 PM Special Order): The mayor spoke for up to five minutes on his proposed balanced budget closing a $642 million deficit. Key investments include $34 million for Medicaid/CalFresh caseworkers, $120 million for homelessness prevention, public safety fleet upgrades, street repaving, and security at public health facilities. He noted crime at record lows, homelessness down 53% since January 2025, and tent encampments at a 15-year low. The item was filed without further discussion.
Commendations (2:30 PM Special Order): The board recognized four retiring or promoted public servants:
- Ken Bukowski (retiring Director of Convention Facilities) for 24 years of service, including leading Moscone Center recovery.
- Virginia Donahue (retiring Executive Director of Animal Care & Control) for 11 years of leadership, transitioning to a role as hearing officer for dangerous dog cases.
- Sergeant Drew Guy Butler (promoted from Taraval Station to Park Station) for exemplary community policing in District 7.
- Shireen McSpadden (retiring Executive Director of Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) for transforming the department and expanding shelter capacity.
- Jefferson Johnson, a youth from Homey program, commended for applying first aid to save a friend’s life.
- Dykes on Bikes celebrated their 50th anniversary; President Kate Brown accepted the commendation and recounted the organization’s legal fight for trademark rights.
Supervisor Introductions:
- Supervisor Dorsey introduced the “No Hidden Rent Act” requiring landlords to disclose total estimated rent costs including mandatory fees before lease signing.
- Supervisor Mandelman introduced two ordinances: 1) Expanding banner permit fee waivers to community organizations in all commercial districts (raising eligibility threshold to $500,000); 2) Expanding fee waivers in DBI’s audit amnesty program to include fire and public works fees for property owners affected by the Rodrigo Santos corruption scandal.
- Supervisor Sauter introduced legislation allowing Public Works to recover cleanup costs for illegal dumping violations (currently capped at $1,000 fine), and called for a hearing on enforcement gaps highlighted by a 2025 BLA audit.
- Supervisor Chan moved to adjourn in memory of retired firefighter Ken Jones, who died from work-related lung cancer after battling insurance denial for treatment; Supervisor Dorsey added condolences and noted Blue Shield is now engaging with firefighters on policy reforms.
- Supervisor Chen introduced a resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Dragon Boat Festival Day in San Francisco, supporting Assembly Concurrent Resolution 123, and celebrating the Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Merced.

Key Outcomes

Consent and routine items passed: All 59 agenda items were approved, many unanimously, with specific roll calls noted.
Budget presentation filed: Mayor’s proposed budget will proceed to committee review.
Committee of the Whole scheduled: June 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM to consider SFMTA’s $200 million loan from MTC.
Legislation introduced: Three new ordinances (No Hidden Rent Act, banner fee waiver expansion, DBI audit amnesty fee waiver expansion) and one resolution (Dragon Boat Festival Day) will go to committee for hearings. A hearing on illegal dumping enforcement was requested.
Commendations and adjournment: The board honored retiring and promoted employees, a youth hero, and Dykes on Bikes. The meeting adjourned in memory of Ken Jones.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the June 7th, June 9th, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Yes, Supervisor Chan. Chan, present. Supervisor Chen. Chen present. Supervisor Dorsey. Dorsey not present. Supervisor Fielder. Fielder not present. Supervisor Mahmoud. Mahmood present. Supervisor Mandelman. Present. Mandelman present. Supervisor Melgar. Melgar present. Supervisor Sauter. Soder, present. Supervisor Cheryl. Cheryl present. Supervisor Walton. Walton present. 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 care 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? On behalf of our board, I want to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV. Today that is especially Colina Mendoza. They 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 Board of Supervisors welcomes your attendance in person here in the board's legislative chamber, room two fifty, second floor of City Hall. When you can't be here, the proceedings are airing live on SFGov TV's local cable channel or live streaming at sfgovtv.org. You may submit public comment in writing by sending an email to BOS at SFGOV.org or via U.S. Postal Service to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. One, Dr. Carlton B. Goodlick Place, City Hall, Room 244, San Francisco, California 94102 to make a reasonable accommodation for a future meeting under the Americans with Disability Act or to request language assistance. Please contact the clerk's office at least two business days in advance by calling 415-554-5184. Finally, in line with Supervisor Fielder's April 7th memo requesting to be excused from all meetings until June 30th. A motion is in order to consider that request for today's meeting.

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