San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – July 7, 2026
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – July 7, 2026
The Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on July 7, 2026, at 10:15 AM. The meeting included approvals of minutes and consent items, debate and votes on several ordinances and charter amendments, committee reports, roll call introductions of new business, special commendations, public testimony, and adoption of resolutions. Key actions included passage of a cannabis cafe ordinance, submission of a public bank charter amendment to the November ballot, and continuance of two charter amendments to July 14, 2026.
Consent Calendar
- Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 (11-0).
- Passed consent items 1 through 4 unanimously (11-0).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Several members of the public addressed the board during general public comment. Topics included:
- Criticism of Waymo autonomous vehicle operations during July 4th fireworks, which caused gridlock; a speaker urged leadership to restrict Waymo in planned events.
- Concerns about homelessness services, barriers to accessing cash aid, and safety issues in Golden Gate Park.
- Support for KGO TV’s license renewal; station president David Wirzel expressed gratitude for the board’s resolution.
- Call for accountability in Western Addition economic development and City College funding.
- Remote public comment was also accepted for the first time under SB 707.
Unfinished Business
- Item 5: Charter Amendment – Municipal Finance Corporation and Public Bank – Approved 9-2 (Supervisors Cheryl and Wong voting no). The measure will be submitted to voters on November 3, 2026.
New Business
- Item 6: Ordinance – Bar Use Relocation in Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District – Passed unanimously (11-0) on first reading.
- Item 7: Ordinance – Waive Fees for Waste Bin Enclosure – Passed unanimously (11-0) on first reading.
- Item 8: Ordinance – Cannabis Cafes – After debate, passed 7-4 on first reading. Supervisor Melgar spoke in opposition, citing public health concerns over indoor smoking. Supervisors Melgar, Wong, Chan, and Chen voted no.
- Item 9: Charter Amendment – Initiative Ordinances and Municipal Code Changes – Continued to July 14, 2026 (11-0) per board rule requiring six-day interval.
- Item 10: Charter Amendment – Housing Trust Fund Increase – Continued to July 14, 2026 (11-0). Supervisor Chen co-sponsored; Supervisor Walton expressed support but noted inconsistency with reducing affordable housing elsewhere.
- Item 11: Appointments to San Francisco Health Authority – Approved (Michael Chung and Tangerine Brigham).
Committee Reports
- Item 12: Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone – Passed on first reading (11-0).
- Items 13 and 15: Port Commission Appointments – Approved appointments of Rich Lee and reappointment of William Adams (11-0).
Roll Call Introductions (New Business Submitted by Supervisors)
- Supervisor Sauter – Letter of inquiry to Department of Public Works on sidewalk and curb ramp maintenance, repair timelines, and settlement costs.
- Supervisor Chan – Two resolutions: urging National Archives to halt closure of San Francisco facility; supporting California AB 1448 to close offshore oil drilling loophole.
- Supervisor Mahmood – Three items: hearing on mass evictions and property mismanagement by Domus Management at MLK Marcus Garvey Co-op and Thomas Paine Square Apartments; legislation to allow rooftop restrooms without counting against height limits; letter of inquiry on July 4th transportation gridlock, including autonomous vehicle impacts.
- Supervisor Mandelman – Ordinance to create tax credit for small independent hardware stores; hearing on extreme weather readiness; two in memoriam resolutions.
Special Order: Commendations
- Keith Goldsing – Recognized by Supervisor Walton for decades of volunteerism, business leadership, and community service in Potrero Hill and Dogpatch.
- Dorothy Young – Recognized by Supervisor Chen for founding the California Dragon Boat Association and promoting youth dragon boat racing.
- Principal Gloria Choi – Recognized by Supervisor Sauter for 37 years of service with SFUSD, including as principal of Gordon J. Lau Elementary School.
- Captain Angela Wilhelm – Recognized by President Mandelman for 27 years with SFPD, including as Park Station captain and new role in recruitment.
Adoption Without Committee Reference
- Item 18: Resolution Urging FCC to Renew KGO TV License – Adopted unanimously. Supervisor Chan urged co-sponsorship; multiple supervisors spoke in support of independent journalism.
- Items 19 and 20 – Adopted unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- Approved minutes and consent calendar (11-0).
- Submitted charter amendment for municipal finance corporation and public bank to November 2026 ballot (9-2).
- Passed cannabis cafe ordinance on first reading (7-4).
- Continued two charter amendments (items 9 and 10) to July 14, 2026 (11-0 each).
- Approved multiple ordinances, appointments, and resolutions unanimously.
- Adopted resolution supporting KGO TV license renewal (11-0).
- Adjourned meeting in memory of Jeff Littlefield and Ira Sandler.
All votes recorded with tallies.
Meeting Transcript
Good afternoon. Welcome to the July 7th, 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 Mahmood. Makhmood present, Supervisor Mandelman. Present. Mandelman present, Supervisor Melgar. Melgar present, Supervisor Sauter. Saudder present, Supervisor Cheryl. Cheryl not 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 Ramatushalone, 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. On behalf of the 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? Thank you, Mr. President. The Board of Supervisors welcomes you all to be here in attendance in the board's legislative chamber, located within City Hall, room 250 on the second floor. And when you're unable to be here, you may watch the proceedings. They are airing live on SFGOV TV's local cable channel, or you can catch the live stream at sfgovtv.org. And as some of you may know, SB 707 now requires remote public comment at full Board of Supervisors meetings. As a reminder, it does not require it at committee meetings, but today is the first day we welcome our remote public callers back. During public comment, we will prioritize the individuals who are able to join us in person here in the chamber, and only then, once we exhaust the line, will we go to the remote callers? I want to point out that last week the board approved amendments to the board's rules of order to prepare for equipment failure or disorderly conduct during public comment. Public comment must remain germane to matters within the jurisdiction of the board. Please note that self-expression cannot contain personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory remarks directed at any city employee or any board members. Failure to comply, we will immediately redirect your comments. And just remember to address your comments to the board as a whole and not to individual supervisors. If you'd like to submit public comment in writing, you may do so 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 lastly, if you'd like to ask for 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. Thank you, members.
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