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San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - September 15, 2026

Board of Supervisors — Tuesday, September 15, 2026

BodySan Francisco, California

SessionBoard of Supervisors

DateTuesday, September 15, 2026

StatusFILED

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Good afternoon.

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Welcome to the Can you guys hear that?

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Good afternoon.

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Welcome to the September 15, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

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Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

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Thank you, Mr.

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President.

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Supervisor Chan.

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Chan present, Supervisor Chen, Chen present, Supervisor Dorsey, Dorsey present, Supervisor Fielder, Fielder present, Supervisor Mahmoud, Mahmoud present, Supervisor Mandelman.

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Present.

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Mandelman present, Supervisor Melgar, Melgar present, Supervisor Sauter, Soder present, Supervisor Cheryl, Cheryl present, Supervisor Walton, Walton present, and Supervisor Wong.

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Wong present.

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Mr.

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President, you have a quorum.

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Thank you, Madam Clerk.

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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatush Aloney, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula.

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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.

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

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We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramatusha Looney community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples.

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I pledge adjudicates to the flag of the United States of America.

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Indivisible with liberty and justice.

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On behalf of the Board, I want to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV, and today that is particularly Colina Mendoza.

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

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And with that, Madam Clerk, let's go to our 2 p.m.

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special order.

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Yes, the special order at 2 p.m.

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is the appearance by the Honorable Mayor Daniel Lurie.

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There being no questions submitted from eligible members representing districts one through four.

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The mayor may address the board for up to five minutes.

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Welcome, Mr.

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Mayor.

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Good afternoon, Board President Mandelman, members of the Board of Supervisors.

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As we sit here today, many of our constituents feel San Francisco is finally moving in the right direction.

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But when San Franciscans sit down at the kitchen table at night, many are asking if they can still afford to live here.

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Rents are rising faster here than anywhere else in the country.

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We're on track for the most evictions in nearly a decade.

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And with so few homes vacant and available for rent, people who lose their homes are struggling to find somewhere to go.

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San Francisco is in a rent emergency.

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And I want to say how grateful I am for your partnership in coming together to meet this moment.

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Last week, many of us worked together to develop a sweeping package of reforms and investments to give renters greater stability.

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First, we are protecting renters from sudden spikes in housing costs.

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We are also strengthening protections against unwarranted eviction.

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Through legislation sponsored by Supervisor Jackie Fielder, we will protect renters from losing their homes if they fall behind by less than one month of rent.

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But let's be clear.

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That is why this year our administration is investing more than $54 million in rental assistance, legal defense, and eviction representation.

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Today, I am introducing an additional $3 million to expand tenant right to counsel.

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And in partnership with City Attorney David Chu, an additional $1 million to launch a citywide know your rights campaign.

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As we help people stay in their homes today, we have to confront what is driving housing costs in the first place.

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When more people want to live in San Francisco and there aren't enough homes for them, rents rise.

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That is why we must build more housing.

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Last year we worked closely with this board for months to pass family zoning.

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The first meaningful update in our zoning map since we downzoned 50 years ago with Supervisor Myrna Melgar.

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We put a measure on the ballot to more than double the housing trust fund so we have resources to invest in affordable housing.

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And through Permit SF, we are cutting the time it costs to take it takes to build.

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And we're making it easier to turn empty downtown offices into homes with more than 300 units already in the pipeline.

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And as of yesterday, 75 percent of the city's building permits are now available on the permit SF portal, making it faster and easier to build new homes.

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Yet a parent who got home last night to find an eviction notice on their door cannot wait for that housing to be built.

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So we are going to do both.

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Building more housing for the future and keeping people in their homes today.

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Lastly, I am proud to share that my office reached early labor agreements with more than a dozen unions representing more than 80 percent of all city employees last week.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Public Comment███████████████15%

Procedural███████7%

Affordable Housing███████7%

Permit Process██████6%

Public Finance█████5%

Community Engagement█████5%

Contract Management█████5%

Police Oversight████4%

Substance Use Disorder Policy███3%

Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - September 15, 2026

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on September 15, 2026, starting at 10:15 AM. The meeting included a special appearance by Mayor Daniel Lurie, numerous commendations, a public hearing on the Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District (IRFD) annexation, and action on several legislative items. Notable decisions included approval of a amended OpenGov contract (10-1) and passage of a street tree ordinance (7-4).

Consent Calendar

Items 1–15, comprising multiple lawsuit settlements (e.g., Carrillo $175,000, Porchia $410,000, Baker $1,975,000, etc.) and unlitigated claims, were approved unanimously on a single roll-call vote.
Resolutions and ordinances for certificates of participation (Open Space Fund, $43 million), general obligation bonds for affordable housing (Series 2026D/E/F totaling ~$202 million), health and recovery bonds ($83.5 million), earthquake safety bonds ($138 million), airport professional services agreements (Faith Group PMCM2 JV and AtkinsRéalis, each not to exceed $17 million), and various retroactive grants (e.g., $148,843 PrEP study, $2.3 million Solid Start grant) were all adopted without objection.
Five resolutions providing project-based rental subsidies for affordable housing projects (totaling roughly $18.5 million) were also adopted without objection.

Public Comments & Testimony

Multiple residents from the Stevenson Street hub (SoMa) expressed frustration over open drug use, sidewalk conditions, and repeated failures of promised enforcement. They demanded dedicated resources and a single accountable city lead.
Speakers called for an emergency declaration on AI development, citing risks of uncontrolled superintelligence and energy consumption from data centers. They urged a permanent ban on data centers rather than a 45-day moratorium.
A family member and community organizers honored Felicia Freeney (“Opie”), a young activist who advocated to close juvenile hall, noting promises were unfulfilled and juvenile hall remains open.
A city employee raised concerns about anti-Black discrimination in city government management evaluations.
Several other speakers addressed Muni heritage, housing affordability, AI regulation, and a pending police case.

Discussion Items

Mayor’s Appearance (2:00 PM): Mayor Lurie declared a “rent emergency,” noting San Francisco leads the country in rent increases and is on pace for the most evictions in nearly a decade. He announced $54 million in rental assistance, an additional $3 million for tenant right-to-counsel, and $1 million for a “know your rights” campaign. He also highlighted early labor agreements with unions covering 80% of city employees, providing a 12% wage increase from 2027–2031 and no layoffs for permanent civil service through June 2029. He emphasized building more housing and the Permit SF portal, which now offers 75% of building permits online.
Street Tree Standards (Item 16): Ordinance amending multiple codes to allow in-lieu fees for street tree planting, eliminate certain appeals to the Board of Appeals, and update the Adopt-A-Tree Fund. Passed 7-4, with Supervisors Chan, Fielder, Sauter, and Walton voting no.
Housing Bonds (Items 19–22): Authorized issuance and sale of affordable housing GO bonds totaling ~$202 million for middle-income, low-income, and preservation/seismic safety projects. Adopted without objection.
OpenGov Contract (Item 37): Following a hearing and controversy over a sole-source contract for permitting software, Supervisor Chen offered amendments to reduce the contract from $38.97 million to $28.02 million and from 60 months to 36 months, with the third year subject to budget reserve. Several supervisors expressed concerns over performance metrics (e.g., only 4% of fire permits meeting two-day turnaround as of August 31, 2026). The amendments were approved, and the amended resolution passed 10-1 (Supervisor Fielder dissenting).
Treasure Island IRFD Annexation (Items 42–46): The Board sat as a Committee of the Whole for a public hearing on adding territory (project areas F–I) to the IRFD. The annexation supplement includes a $192 million annual appropriations limit and $520 million in additional bond issuance authority (total $1.3 billion). Resolutions calling for a landowner special election and approving the annexation (Items 42–43) were adopted unanimously; Items 44–46 (election results, ordinance, bond modification) were continued to September 29, 2026.
Legislation Introduced at Roll Call: Supervisors introduced several new items, including:
- Supervisor Chen: Hearing on OpenGov contract progress.
- Supervisor Dorsey: Ordinance requiring landlords to notify tenants of state rent cap protections under AB 1482.
- Supervisor Fielder: Transparency legislation for waivers on solicitations from interested parties; resolution condemning a federal immigration detention center at SFO.
- Supervisor Mahmood: Resolution to strengthen dog safety protocols at city-funded shelters and ensure sustainable funding for the vicious and dangerous dog hearing process.
- President Mandelman: Ordinance exempting adult businesses from storefront transparency requirements; in memoriams for Mayling Lowe and Thomas Frankl.
- Supervisor Melgar: Announcements of future legislation to elevate MOHCD to a department of housing, support cooperative housing, and coordinate street repaving with bicycle network.
- Supervisor Sauter: Ordinance capping banked rent increases and capital improvement pass-throughs at 10% for rent-controlled tenants through 2029.
- Supervisor Sherrill: Motion to suspend Commissioner William Palmer from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board over misconduct charges.
- Supervisor Walton: Interim zoning moratorium on data centers (45 days); in memoriam for Felicia Freeney.
- Supervisor Wong: Hearing and resolution on safe use of e-bikes and e-scooters.
Commendations (2:30 PM): The Board recognized:
- 11 individuals and the Living Proof SF campaign for recovery from addiction.
- Kat Anderson for 10 years on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
- Commander Christopher DelGandio for nearly 20 years with SFPD and breaking barriers as first openly gay captain.
- NERT (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) volunteers for disaster preparedness.
- Joanne Giovanni for 47 years running Portal World Travel and teaching at City College.
- KTSF Channel 26 for 50 years of Asian-language broadcasting.
- Castro Public Works block sweepers team for cleanliness efforts.

Key Outcomes

Consent Agenda: All 15 items approved unanimously.
Street Tree Ordinance: Passed on final reading, 7-4.
OpenGov Contract: Amended contract (reduced to $28 million, 36 months) approved 10-1.
Treasure Island IRFD Annexation: Resolutions adopting annexation and calling special election adopted unanimously; remaining steps continued to September 29, 2026.
Airport Surveillance Policy: Passed on first reading unanimously.
Lawsuit Settlements (two employment disputes): Total $14.725 million; passed on first reading.
Appointments: Malea Chavez to Planning Commission and Christopher Simi to Sanitation and Streets Commission approved.
Resolutions for Adoption Without Committee Reference (Items 51–59): Most adopted; Item 52 (Muni Heritage Weekend) and Item 58 (Latin@ Heritage Month) adopted separately without objection.
Legislation Introduced: Scheduled for future committee hearings; no votes taken.
Public Comment: Closed after 20 speakers in person and none remotely.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. Welcome to the Can you guys hear that? Good afternoon. Welcome to the September 15, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Madam Clerk, 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, Soder 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 Ramatush Aloney, 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 Ramatusha Looney community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. I pledge adjudicates to the flag of the United States of America. Indivisible with liberty and justice. On behalf of the Board, I want to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV, and today that is particularly Colina Mendoza. They record each of our meetings and make transcripts available to the public online. And with that, Madam Clerk, let's go to our 2 p.m. special order. Yes, the special order at 2 p.m. is the appearance by the Honorable Mayor Daniel Lurie. There being no questions submitted from eligible members representing districts one through four. The mayor may address the board for up to five minutes. Welcome, Mr. Mayor. Good afternoon, Board President Mandelman, members of the Board of Supervisors. As we sit here today, many of our constituents feel San Francisco is finally moving in the right direction. But when San Franciscans sit down at the kitchen table at night, many are asking if they can still afford to live here. Rents are rising faster here than anywhere else in the country. We're on track for the most evictions in nearly a decade. And with so few homes vacant and available for rent, people who lose their homes are struggling to find somewhere to go. San Francisco is in a rent emergency. And I want to say how grateful I am for your partnership in coming together to meet this moment. Last week, many of us worked together to develop a sweeping package of reforms and investments to give renters greater stability. First, we are protecting renters from sudden spikes in housing costs. We are also strengthening protections against unwarranted eviction. Through legislation sponsored by Supervisor Jackie Fielder, we will protect renters from losing their homes if they fall behind by less than one month of rent. But let's be clear. That is why this year our administration is investing more than $54 million in rental assistance, legal defense, and eviction representation. Today, I am introducing an additional $3 million to expand tenant right to counsel. And in partnership with City Attorney David Chu, an additional $1 million to launch a citywide know your rights campaign. As we help people stay in their homes today, we have to confront what is driving housing costs in the first place. When more people want to live in San Francisco and there aren't enough homes for them, rents rise. That is why we must build more housing.

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