San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - September 22, 2026

The Board of Supervisors met on September 22, 2026, under President Mandelman. The meeting included adoption of consent items, approval of numerous new business items, special orders with commendations, a contested CEQA appeal hearing on the PG&E Power Asset Acquisition Project EIR, introduction of new legislation, and general public comment.

Consent Calendar

• Items 1 through 15 were approved unanimously by an 11-0 vote. These included ordinances and resolutions from the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Audit and Oversight Committee, covering certificates of participation (not to exceed $43,000,000), bond appropriations ($202,004,550 for affordable housing, $83,475,000 for health and recovery, $138,000,000 for earthquake safety), settlements of lawsuits (totaling $18,505,000), and administrative code amendments regarding airport surveillance technology.

Discussion Items

• New Business (Items 16-34): Most items were passed on first reading or adopted without objection. Notable items included:

  • Item 16: Ordinance requiring prevailing wages for street cleaning services.
  • Items 18-22: Five contracts for as-needed environmental review services (each up to $15,000,000).
  • Item 23: Lease amendment for 650-5th Street ($122,400 annual base rent).
  • Item 24: Grant amendment to Community United Against Violence (not to exceed $300,000).
  • Item 25: Grant agreement with SF Housing Authority for emergency housing voucher transition (not to exceed $28,750,000).
  • Item 26: Grant from CA Department of Health Care Services (anticipated revenue of $11,199,999.98).
  • Item 27: Grant for Sunset Boulevard Recycled Water Irrigation Improvement Project (up to $1,000,000).
  • Item 28: Property tax rate setting resolution ($1 per $100 valuation).
  • Item 29: Planning Code amendment for signs in mixed-use districts.
  • Item 30: Planning Code amendment for commercial-to-residential adaptive reuse.
  • Item 31: Liquor license transfer for Tazza D’ Amore Cafe.
  • Item 32: Ordinance to increase the City Attorney’s settlement authority from $25,000 to $100,000. Amendments added necessary changes to the Business and Tax Regulations Code. Passed on first reading after amendment.
  • Item 33: Ordinance exempting Rent Board members from term limits.
  • Item 34: Appointments to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force (7 members).
  • Item 39 (Committee Report): Transbay Under Ramp Park project—street vacation, sidewalk width changes, easement acceptance, and traffic signal acceptance. Passed on first reading.

• Special Order 2:30 p.m. – Commendations: The Board recognized Sally Leung (District 1), the Mountain Lion Response Team (District 4), Peter Finn (District 4), Rosa Parks Elementary School (District 5), Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy (District 6), Los Bomberos (District 9), Dr. Joseph E. Marshall (District 10), and Dave Burke (District 8).

• Special Order 3:00 p.m. – PG&E Power Asset Acquisition Project EIR Appeal (Items 35-38): The Board conducted a public hearing on appeals of the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the city’s proposed acquisition of PG&E’s electrical transmission and distribution assets. The project would involve separating acquired assets from PG&E’s grid, primarily in southern San Francisco and northern San Mateo County.

  • Appellants: PG&E (represented by Christian Sebrian) and the Coalition of California Utility Employees (represented by Rick Franco) argued the FEIR was inadequate because: (1) the project description in the EIR did not match the actual project before the CPUC (e.g., an air-insulated substation instead of gas-insulated), (2) the EIR used a programmatic level of analysis for many components instead of project-level, (3) the FEIR included significant new information (a revised noise analysis showing previously undisclosed noise impacts from transformers at the Martin substation) without recirculation for public comment.
  • Planning Department (Julie Moore): Presented a detailed rebuttal stating the EIR fully complied with CEQA. Recirculation was not required because the new information did not create new significant impacts; the level of analysis was appropriate given available data; and the appellant’s claims were unsupported.
  • Project Sponsor (Ron Flynn, SFPUC): Supported the Planning Department’s recommendation to deny the appeal.
  • Board Discussion: Supervisor Dorsey strongly criticized PG&E, calling the appeal a “dilatory stunt” that wasted city resources. He cited PG&E’s pattern of obstruction costing the city $76 million since 2018. Supervisor Melgar called the appeal “the most ridiculous I’ve seen.” Supervisor Chan noted PG&E’s reluctance to share information for more detailed analysis. Supervisor Mahmoud highlighted the absurdity of debating impacts on the “crotch’s bumblebee,” which had not been sighted in the area for over 100 years. President Mandelman reminded colleagues to focus on the adequacy of the environmental review.
  • Vote: On the motion by Supervisor Dorsey to affirm item 36 (affirming FEIR certification) and table items 37 and 38, the Board voted 11-0 to approve.

• Introductions (Roll Call): Supervisors introduced new legislation and resolutions, including:

  • Supervisor Chen: Resolution calling for a progress report on equity-oriented policies in the Housing Element.
  • Supervisor Dorsey: Hearing request on El Niño storm preparedness.
  • Supervisor Mandelman: Resolution to initiate landmark designation for the Eureka Valley/Castro LGBTQ+ Historic District; hearing request on DPH’s treatment on demand report.
  • Supervisor Sauter: Resolution to initiate creation of the North Beach Historic District.
  • Supervisor Melgar: Resolution proclaiming September 26-October 4 as Good Neighbor Week; ordinance for participatory budgeting in District 7.
  • Supervisor Fielder: Ordinance to support Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MIKOs); ordinance to improve technology procurement processes.
  • Supervisor Mahmoud: In memoriam for April Lynette Clay.

Public Comments & Testimony

• During the 3:00 p.m. EIR hearing, public comment was taken in support of and opposition to the appeal. Speakers in support (limited) were heard; those in opposition included a resident questioning independent judgment and another criticizing city-run power. During general public comment later, speakers addressed a range of topics: AI dangers (requesting a ban on superintelligence), taxi medallion financial distress, support for MIKO legislation (multiple speakers from Cook Alliance, MEDA, and operators), criticism of PG&E, concerns about data centers, and requests for earlier public comment scheduling.

Key Outcomes

• All consent items (1-15) adopted unanimously.
• All new business items (16-34) passed as noted; item 32 amended and passed.
• Committee report (item 39) passed.
• PG&E EIR Appeal: Board affirmed FEIR certification (item 36) by an 11-0 vote; items 37 and 38 tabled.
• Adoption Without Committee Reference (items 42-52): Items 42-44, 46-52 were adopted unanimously. Item 45 (resolution on e-bike/e-scooter safety enforcement) was severed and sent to committee by Supervisor Wong.
• Commendations were presented to seven individuals/groups as part of the 2:30 p.m. special order.
• New legislation introduced will be considered in future committee meetings.