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Record of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - July 28, 2026

Board of Supervisors — Tuesday, July 28, 2026

BodySan Francisco, California

SessionBoard of Supervisors

DateTuesday, July 28, 2026

StatusFILED

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0:06

Good afternoon.

0:07

Welcome to the July 28, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

0:13

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

0:14

Yes, Supervisor Chan.

0:17

Chan present.

0:18

Supervisor Chen.

0:20

Chen present.

0:21

Supervisor Dorsey.

0:22

Dorsey present.

0:24

Supervisor Fielder.

0:25

Fielder present.

0:26

Supervisor Mahmoud.

0:28

Mahmoud present.

0:29

Supervisor Mandelman.

0:31

Present.

0:31

Mandelman present.

0:32

Supervisor Melgar.

0:34

Melgar present.

0:35

Supervisor Sodder.

0:37

Soder present.

0:38

Supervisor Cheryl.

0:39

Cheryl not present.

0:41

Supervisor Walton.

0:43

Walton present.

0:44

Supervisor Wong.

0:46

Wong present.

0:47

Mr.

0:47

President, you have a quorum.

0:49

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

0:50

The San Francisco 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.

1:01

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.

1:18

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.

1:27

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

1:38

For which there stands on my nation.

1:48

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

1:52

Today, that is especially Kalina Mendoza.

1:54

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

1:58

Madam Clerk, do you have any communications?

2:01

Yes, Mr.

2:02

President.

2:02

The Board of Supervisors welcomes your attendance here in person in the board's legislative chamber, room 250 on the second floor of City Hall.

2:09

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

2:17

As of July 1st, pursuant to SB 707.

2:24

During the public comment period, we will prioritize those who have joined in person and then hear from our remote callers.

2:30

The board has also approved a rule to address disorderly public comment.

2:34

Members of the public must keep their comments germane to matters within the jurisdiction of the board.

2:39

Any comments that contain personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory remarks directed to a city employee or board member are outside of the scope of this body and shall be redirected.

2:49

Failure to immediately redirect those comments will result in that individual's forfeiture of remaining time, and we will transition to the next speaker.

2:57

Please remember to address your comments to the board as a whole and not to individual members.

3:01

To submit public comment in writing, send an email to BOS at SFGOV.org or via U.S.

3:07

Postal Service to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

3:10

Number one, Dr.

3:11

Carlton B.

3:12

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

3:25

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

3:32

Members, that concludes my communication.

3:34

Thank you, Mr.

3:35

President.

3:36

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Public Comment███████████████15%

Public Health█████████████13%

Budget and Finance████████8%

Procedural███████7%

Community Engagement███████7%

Public Safety██████6%

Immigration Policy██████6%

Arts and Culture█████5%

Parks and Recreation████4%

Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - July 28, 2026

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on July 28, 2026, at 10:15 AM. The meeting included approval of the consent calendar, final passage of the FY2026-2028 budget, a fireworks penalty ordinance, numerous resolutions and appointments, a special order for commendations, and public comment. The board approved a budget restoring $28 million in cuts, placed a commercial property transfer tax foreclosure exemption measure on the November ballot, and adopted multiple landmark designations.

Consent Calendar

Items 1 through 18 were approved unanimously, including appropriations, settlements (e.g., $1,000,000 for Robert Blaisdell and David Portales, $2,894,613.60 for Sunrise Carlisle Propco, LLC), and code changes (e.g., paid parental leave, hotel uses in certain districts, landmark designation for House of Latin Rock, and police code amendments).

Commendations

Supervisor Walton recognized Emily Wade Thompson for 50 years of service with SFUSD.
Supervisor Chen recognized Roxy Food Center for its 50th anniversary in District 11.
Supervisor Chan recognized attorney and entrepreneur Robbie Mahadidi.
Supervisor Cheryl recognized Zarina Youssefzai of the Union Square Alliance.
Supervisor M. Chen recognized immigration attorney Sarah Farozi.
Supervisor Wong recognized Recreation and Park employees Nick Ogerson and Brendan O'Keefe.
Supervisor Mahmoud recognized Assistant U.S. Attorney Ilham Husseini.
Supervisor Dorsey recognized Yosef Azim, Assistant Chief for Public Safety, with remarks from Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mahmoud.
Supervisor Melgar recognized the Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center and Anya Worley Zygman of the People's Budget Coalition.
President Mandelman recognized retiring DPH official Eileen Lochren and the Jing Ying Cantonese Opera Institute.

Discussion Items

Budget (Items 19-26): Final reading of the FY2026-2028 budget. Chair Chan highlighted $28 million in restored cuts, $1.3 billion in reserves, $8 million for new fire trucks, and full funding for Free City College and immigrant legal defense. Vice Chair Dorsey noted funding for addiction and recovery workforce training. Supervisor Sauter emphasized restored funding for seniors, small business grants, and immigrant services. The budget was passed unanimously without objection.
Fireworks Penalties (Item 27): Ordinance amending Police Code to set fines for prohibited discharge of fireworks: first offense $125–$250, second/subsequent $250–$750 or up to six months imprisonment. Passed 9-2 (Supervisors Walton and Fielder voting no).
Transfer Tax Foreclosure Exemption (Item 44): Motion to place on November 3, 2026 ballot an ordinance eliminating the real property transfer tax foreclosure exemption for commercial properties valued over $10 million, while preserving exemptions for residential properties with fewer than five units. The Controller estimates $100–$150 million in additional annual revenue. Supervisor Mahmoud introduced the measure; Supervisor Sherrill expressed support with reservations about potential impacts on housing construction. Passed unanimously.
Landmark Designations (Items 47-68): 22 ordinances designating individual properties as city landmarks, including the Alexander Adams Home, Holy Innocents Church, Phoenix Brewery, and Engine Company No. 33. All passed on first reading without objection.
Appointments (Items 69-74, 82-85): Approved mayoral and presidential reappointments to the Building Inspection Commission, Public Works Commission, Board of Appeals, Public Utilities Commission, Sanitation and Streets Commission, and Planning Commission (Mike Chen, Elizabeth Macdonald, Joel Koppel).
Ballot Argument Designations (Item 94): Motion to designate supervisors to write proponent and opponent ballot arguments for November 2026 measures, including Charter amendments on finance, public bank, commission updates, housing trust fund, and the transfer tax foreclosure exemption. Supervisor Walton designated to write opponent arguments for several measures. Approved as amended.

Public Comments & Testimony

Multiple speakers addressed the board. One speaker urged retention of peer counselors in the Street Crisis Response Team, warning of impending removal effective August 14. An intern for Supervisor Dorsey introduced a resolution for Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. A legislative aide spoke on Afghan American Heritage Month. A speaker criticized delays in reappointing members to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, alleging it was preventing enforcement of transparency laws. Others commented on disability pride, AI risks, rental scams, and general city issues.

Key Outcomes

The FY2026-2028 budget was adopted unanimously, restoring $28 million in cuts and setting aside $1.3 billion in reserves.
Fireworks penalty ordinance passed 9-2.
The real property transfer tax foreclosure exemption ballot measure was referred to the November 2026 election.
22 landmark designations were approved on first reading.
Multiple commission appointments were confirmed.
Commendations were awarded to 13 individuals and organizations.
The board adjourned in memory of Gerald Fuller, Jeremiah Halasey, Sidna Constant, and Dr. Estela Garcia.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. Welcome to the July 28, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Yes, 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 Sodder. Soder present. Supervisor Cheryl. Cheryl not present. Supervisor Walton. Walton present. Supervisor Wong. Wong present. Mr. President, you have a quorum. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The San Francisco 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? For which there stands on my nation. On behalf of the board, I want to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV. Today, that is especially Kalina Mendoza. They record each of our meetings and make transcripts available to the public online. Madam Clerk, do you have any communications? Yes, Mr. President. The Board of Supervisors welcomes your attendance here in person in the board's legislative chamber, room 250 on the 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. As of July 1st, pursuant to SB 707. During the public comment period, we will prioritize those who have joined in person and then hear from our remote callers. The board has also approved a rule to address disorderly public comment. Members of the public must keep their comments germane to matters within the jurisdiction of the board. Any comments that contain personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory remarks directed to a city employee or board member are outside of the scope of this body and shall be redirected. Failure to immediately redirect those comments will result in that individual's forfeiture of remaining time, and we will transition to the next speaker. Please remember to address your comments to the board as a whole and not to individual members.

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