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Record of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - October 20, 2026

Board of Supervisors — Tuesday, October 20, 2026

BodySan Francisco, California

SessionBoard of Supervisors

DateTuesday, October 20, 2026

StatusFILED

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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording. Names come from transcript evidence. “Possibly” marks uncertain attribution.

Speaker 1

0:09

Good afternoon.

0:10

Welcome to the October 20th, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

0:16

Madam Clerk, will you please call the role?

Speaker 2

0:18

Thank you, Mr.

0:19

President.

0:19

Supervisor Chan.

0:21

Chan present, Supervisor Chen, Chen not present, Supervisor Dorsey.

0:27

Dorsey present, Supervisor Fielder, Fielder present, Supervisor Mahmood.

0:33

Mahmoud present, Supervisor Mandelman.

Speaker 1

0:35

Present.

Speaker 2

0:36

Mandelman present, Supervisor Melgar, Melgar not present, Supervisor Sauter, Sarder present, Supervisor Cheryl.

0:45

Cheryl present, Supervisor Walton.

0:48

Walton present, and Supervisor Wong.

0:51

Wong present.

0:52

Mr.

0:53

President, you have a quorum.

Speaker 1

0:55

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

0:56

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.

1:06

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.

1:20

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

1:24

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

1:33

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

Unassigned speaker

1:39

My

Speaker 3

1:39

pledge of the

Speaker 1

1:41

flag

Speaker 4

1:41

of the

Speaker 1

1:41

United States of

Speaker 3

1:42

America to the Republic for

Speaker 1

1:45

which it stands one nation, our

Speaker 3

1:47

God indivisible with liberty and

Speaker 1

1:50

justice.

1:55

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

2:03

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

2:08

And with that, Madam Clerk, we should go to our 2 p.m.

2:11

special order.

Speaker 2

2:12

Yes, thank you, Mr.

2:13

President.

2:14

The special order at 2 p.m.

2:15

is the appearance by the Honorable Mayor Daniel Lurie.

2:18

There being no questions submitted from the eligible members representing Districts 5 through 8.

2:24

The Mayor may address the Board for up to five minutes.

Speaker 1

2:27

Welcome, Mr.

2:28

Mayor.

2:29

As our clerk indicated, there were no topics submitted for today, so you have up to five minutes.

Speaker 3

2:34

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

2:38

First, I want to start by addressing that we continue to see disturbing scenes of Federal immigration enforcement targeting San Franciscans.

2:48

It is upsetting for members of our immigrant community and for me personally.

2:53

I want to thank Supervisor Jackie Fielder for her leadership in this moment, and I am proud to support the funding proposed today.

3:02

I've said it since the first day I took office.

3:05

Public safety is my number one priority and our fundamental responsibility as leaders.

3:12

Public safety means protecting San Franciscans, taking every report of sexual assault seriously, and holding those who commit these crimes accountable.

Unassigned speaker

3:22

I

Speaker 3

3:22

want to thank Supervisor Myrna Melgar and the Commission on the Status of Women for calling the joint hearing earlier this month and working and for working closely with SFPD, Mover, Sharp, and my office to advocate for reforms to investigations of sexual assault.

3:40

The new measures that the San Francisco Police Department are adopting will strengthen sexual assault investigations through improved trauma-informed training, thorough case reviews, and active communication with survivors.

3:55

They are the right policy decision and an important step forward for San Francisco.

4:01

My administration will continue working with SFPD, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, survivor advocates, and community partners to keep residents safe and ensure survivors of sexual violence are treated with dignity and receive the support they

Unassigned speaker

4:18

need.

Speaker 3

4:19

Our responsibility to keep San Franciscans safe extends to every neighborhood.

4:24

Since day one, my administration has been working with our partners here on the Board of Supervisors to make our streets safer, cleaner, and healthier for everyone.

4:33

Years ago, as we all know, San Francisco was caught flat-footed by the fentanyl crisis.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Public Comment██████████████████████████26%

Public Safety███████████11%

Procedural████████8%

Legacy Business██████6%

Public Finance█████5%

LGBTQ+ History████4%

Filipino American History███3%

Youth Services███3%

Small Business Support███3%

Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - October 20, 2026

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on October 20, 2026, with nine members present and two excused. The agenda featured an appearance by Mayor Daniel Lurie, the recognition of several community leaders and organizations, the approval of routine consent items, the passage of multiple ordinances, and the introduction of significant new legislation. The meeting also included extensive public comment on city services, police accountability, and artificial intelligence.

Consent Calendar

Item 1 (Landmark Designation): Approved the landmark designation amendment for the "Site of the Compton's Cafeteria Riot."
Item 2 (Green Building): Approved amendments to the Environment Code regarding municipal green building requirements.
The consent calendar was passed with a unanimous 9-0 roll call vote.

Special Order 2:00 PM - Mayor's Appearance

Mayor Daniel Lurie addressed the Board, outlining his administration's position that public safety is the top priority. He reported that fatal overdoses are down nearly 40% since 2023 and unsheltered homelessness is at a 15-year low. He stated that over 6,000 arrests have been made by the drug market agency coordination center since 2025. He also highlighted that 17,000 people are now in treatment (up 17%) and that 200 new treatment beds have opened since January 2025.
The Mayor specifically thanked Supervisor Jackie Fielder for her leadership on immigration enforcement and Supervisor Myrna Melgar and the Commission on the Status of Women for their work on sexual assault investigations.
Following his remarks, this agenda item was filed.

Special Order 2:30 PM - Commendations

The Board recognized the San Francisco Tsunami Swim Club for 40 years of service (Supervisor Mahmood).
Recognized Carlo Gascone for 14 years of youth mentorship with United Players (Supervisor Dorsey).
Recognized Ken Lowe, founder of Ace Wasabi Rock and Roll Sushi, for 30 years as a community business (Supervisor Cheryl).
Recognized former Port Commissioners Gail Gilman and Stephen Lee for their service (Supervisor Sauter).
Recognized Castro Community on Patrol for its 20th anniversary of volunteer safety patrols (President Mandelman). The organization has donated nearly 12,000 hours, summoned ambulances 126 times, and handed out over 130,000 safety whistles.

Public Comments & Testimony

Mike Raposo (Investigative Journalist): Alleged corruption and obstruction within the SFPD, claiming victims of police misconduct are systematically steered away from the criminal justice system.
Brandon Beverwick (District 8 Homeowner): Raised concerns about the SFPUC refusing to repair a sewer main, alleging the city shifted ownership data to avoid liability. Requested a hearing before the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Gladys Wong (Mission District Resident): Expressed concerns about ongoing discrimination and safety, citing difficulty obtaining SFPD reports. Also paid tribute to the late Reverend Sato Kawahatsu for teaching self-defense.
Leah McGeever: Expressed strong support for a supplemental appropriation for immigrant legal services. Criticized the District Attorney's office and SFPD over handling of sexual assault cases and police violence, including the death of Edwin Michael Adams.
Guido Reichstadter, Wend Kaufman, and other speakers (Stop AI Activists): Argued that advanced AI development in San Francisco poses an existential threat requiring an emergency declaration. Cited the suicide of teenager Adam Rain and statements from AI developers to support their case.
Jessica (District 10 Resident): Raised concerns about dynamic pricing (Waymo), unreliable T-line transportation, a lack of local hiring for district contracts, and the preservation of open space.
Other speakers brought grievances regarding electronic harassment and a backlog for immigration legal services.

Discussion Items

Housekeeping & Unfinished Business:
- Approved issuance of PUC revenue bonds totaling approximately $530 million for 525 Golden Gate Avenue.
- Passed amendments to the CEQA administrative code reducing the appeal window from 30 to 15 days, 8-1 (Supervisor Chan dissenting).
New Business (Selected Highlights):
- Passed the first reading of an ordinance providing a gross receipts tax credit for small hardware retailers.
- Approved an appropriation of $658,000 for the Department of Elections for the November 2026 election.
- Accepted grants for public health and probation programs, including over $14 million for the Bond BHCIP program at 415 Trade Winds Avenue.
- Approved numerous real property leases and contract amendments.
- Passed on first reading ordinances related to housing code ceiling heights (reducing minimum to 7 feet for habitable rooms), tenant cost disclosures, mezzanine story counts, and evictions for nonpayment of rent.
- Approved surveillance technology policies for the Department of Elections and the Fire Department.
Committee Reports:
- Approved MOU amendments with six city unions (IFPTE, MEA, SEIU, DA Investigators, Laborers, Plumbers), extending terms to 2031 with wage increases and a no-layoff clause for permanent civil service employees through June 30, 2029.
- Passed on first reading an ordinance establishing a Recorder Notification Program for property owners.
Roll Call for Introductions (Policy Speeches):
- Supervisor Mahmood: Introduced an ordinance to streamline permitting for grocery stores and pharmacies in existing commercial spaces. Also introduced a development agreement and special use district for the "Freedom West 2.0" redevelopment in the Fillmore, which will bring nearly 2,040 homes, including over 130 affordable units and a 115-unit 100% affordable senior building.
- President Mandelman: Formally scheduled a November 16th hearing update on traffic enforcement. Cited that SFPD issued 20,393 traffic citations in 2025, a significant increase from 2022 but well below pre-pandemic levels, while speeding citations remained essentially flat at 1,160 in the first half of 2026.
- Supervisor Sauter: Announced a drafting request to expand the city's commercial-to-residential adaptive reuse program to include more districts (SOMA, Van Ness) after the initial program helped create nearly 500 homes.
- Supervisor Fielder: Introduced a resolution of intention to rename Cesar Chavez Street to Las Campesinas Street (Women Farmworkers). Also introduced a $1.765 million supplemental budget appropriation for immigrant legal services to support the Rapid Response Network and habeas petitions, noting unanimous co-sponsorship from the full board.

Key Outcomes

Votes Passed:
- Consent Calendar: Passed 9-0.
- PUC Revenue Bonds ($530M): Passed.
- CEQA Admin Code amendments: Passed 8-1.
- Gross Receipts Tax Credit: Passed 9-0 (first reading).
- Elections Appropriation ($658K): Passed.
- Multiple grant and lease approvals: Passed.
- Housing & Tenant Protection ordinances (Ceilings, Disclosures, Evictions): Passed first reading.
- Surveillance Technology Policies: Passed.
- Appointments & Union MOUs: Approved.
- McLaren Park Day Resolution (Item 34): Adopted 9-0.
- Dahlia Centennial Anniversary Resolution (Item 35): Adopted unanimously.
Directives and Next Steps:
- A hearing on the state of traffic enforcement was formally scheduled for the Land Use and Transportation Committee on November 16, 2026.
- Multiple pieces of legislation introduced at Roll Call will proceed for formal drafting or committee assignment, including the Freedom West development agreement, the grocery store streamlining ordinance, the street renaming resolution, and the immigrant legal services funding bill.
- The meeting was adjourned in memory of Reverend Sato Kawahatsu, Deputy Chief Ann Mannix and her daughter Katie Mannix, Roland Lee Williams Sr., and Shireen Zalus.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. Welcome to the October 20th, 2026 regular meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Madam Clerk, will you please call the role? Thank you, Mr. President. Supervisor Chan. Chan present, Supervisor Chen, Chen not present, Supervisor Dorsey. Dorsey present, Supervisor Fielder, Fielder present, Supervisor Mahmood. Mahmoud present, Supervisor Mandelman. Present. Mandelman present, Supervisor Melgar, Melgar not present, Supervisor Sauter, Sarder 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 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 Ramatush Alone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. Colleagues, will you join me in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance? My pledge of the flag of the United States of America to the Republic for which it stands one nation, our God indivisible with liberty and justice. On behalf of the Board, uh I want to acknowledge the staff at SFGov TV, and today that is especially Colina Mendoza. They record each of our meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. And with that, Madam Clerk, we should go to our 2 p.m. special order. Yes, thank you, Mr. President. The special order at 2 p.m. is the appearance by the Honorable Mayor Daniel Lurie. There being no questions submitted from the eligible members representing Districts 5 through 8. The Mayor may address the Board for up to five minutes. Welcome, Mr. Mayor. As our clerk indicated, there were no topics submitted for today, so you have up to five minutes. Good afternoon, Board President Mandelman and members of the Board of Supervisors. First, I want to start by addressing that we continue to see disturbing scenes of Federal immigration enforcement targeting San Franciscans. It is upsetting for members of our immigrant community and for me personally. I want to thank Supervisor Jackie Fielder for her leadership in this moment, and I am proud to support the funding proposed today. I've said it since the first day I took office. Public safety is my number one priority and our fundamental responsibility as leaders.

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