Public Meetings - San Francisco, California

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) held a regular meeting on March 24, 2026, at 9:45 AM. The meeting included approval of minutes, general public comment, a report from the General Manager introducing a new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer, approval of a consent calendar, a lease award for a parcel in San Jose, and a contract modification for wastewater control system upgrades. The meeting adjourned at 2:14 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 (Item 3) – unanimous vote. - Approved consent calendar (Item 6) including four items; Commissioner Stacey noted a decrease in contract amounts on Item 6C – unanimous vote. Public Comments & Testimony - General Public Comment (Item 4): - Francisco De Costa criticized the Commission’s land acknowledgment, questioned actions on the Tuolumne River, requested audits of fire-department-transferred assistance (approx. 170 items) and reservoir water quality, and stated his team would meet the San Francisco Inspector General. - Peter Dreckmeyer (Assembly River Alliance) expressed concerns about the draft Urban Water Management Plan, stating it is biased in favor of the SFPUC’s anti-Bay Delta plan. He argued that the plan’s use of a “design drought” scenario (a dry sequence 19 times less likely than the drought of record) leads to unnecessary heavy rationing, while the agency would retain over 600,000 acre-feet in storage. He requested a workshop on the design drought. Discussion Items - General Manager’s Report (Item 5): General Manager Dennis introduced Dr. Marco Barker as the new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer. Dr. Barker brings 18 years of experience and started earlier in March 2026. He briefly addressed the Commission, emphasizing investment in people and communities. - Lease Award – Parcel in San Jose (Item 7): Josh Keene, Assistant Real Estate Director, presented a proposal to award a lease for 3.092 acres (Assessor’s Parcel No. 97-84-029) to Tasman Zanchor San Jose LLC. The lease stems from a 1997 lease with Cisco Systems, which is selling part of its campus. The new lease is for 11 years with an initial annual base rent of $348,152.89, subject to Board of Supervisors approval. The lease includes favorable terms (4% annual increase versus previous 20% every five years). Commissioner Stacey noted it sounds like a slightly better deal for the PUC. The item passed unanimously. - Contract Modification – Wastewater Distributed Control System (Item 8): Maria Christel Cruz, project manager, presented Modification No. 3 to contract DB-126 with Emerson Process Management Power and Water Solutions Inc. The modification increases the contract amount by $35.5 million to a total not-to-exceed $83,050,600, with no schedule change. The project upgrades the computerized control system across wastewater facilities. Work includes design completion, integration of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island facilities, and commissioning support for the Biosolids project. Commissioner Stacey and Vice President Leverone discussed the progressive design-build process and budget history (original estimate of $51 million in 2015). Commissioner Thurlow noted that $700,000 of the $35.5 million is for Treasure Island/Yerba Buena integration. The item passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Votes: - Item 3 (Minutes): Approved unanimously (5-0). - Item 6 (Consent Calendar): Approved unanimously (5-0). - Item 7 (Lease Award): Approved unanimously (5-0). - Item 8 (Contract Modification): Approved unanimously (5-0). - Item 12 (Motion to assert attorney-client privilege): Approved unanimously. - Item 14 (Motion not to disclose closed session): Approved unanimously. - Next Steps: The lease award for Tasman Zanchor San Jose LLC will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for approval under Charter Section 9.118, likely in summer 2026. The DCS contract modification allows continuation of design and construction across all wastewater facilities.

Overview The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee convened on March 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC (morning local time) to consider five mayoral nominations and reappointments. The committee unanimously approved all nominees, forwarding them to the full Board of Supervisors with positive recommendations. Key discussions touched on SFMTA fiscal challenges, transportation equity, and tolling at Treasure Island. Attendees - Chair: Supervisor Shaman Walton - Vice Chair: Supervisor Stephen Sherrow - Member: President Raphael Mandelman - Clerk: Victor Young Public Comments & Testimony - Item 3 (Eric Dasmalchi): Two public speakers—Lauren (former classmate) and Jane Natoli (volunteer colleague)—endorsed his nomination, citing his knowledge, community integration, and enthusiasm for Treasure Island. - Item 4 (Timothy Kojo Minta): Four public speakers—Benwell Rodriguez (YMCA), Me Sun Boyce (restaurant owner), Linda Fedicki Richardson (TIDA President), and Aya Lancey Denman (resident and florist)—supported his appointment, highlighting his community service, engagement with small businesses, and commitment to affordable housing. - Items 1, 2, 5: No public comments were made. Discussion Items Item 1: Reappointment of Dominica Henderson to SFMTA Board (Term ending March 1, 2030) - Position: Chair Walton moved to strike "rejecting" and approve the reappointment. Unanimous voice vote. - Key Points: Chair Walton noted Henderson's affordability housing and community background, her status as a Muni rider, and acknowledged the SFMTA's budget challenges. Henderson cited achievements: launching microtransit (baby shuttle), increasing ridership on the 22 line to exceed pre-pandemic levels, and learning from quick-build projects. She emphasized transportation as a "transformation tool." Item 2: Reappointment of Stephanie Kajina to SFMTA Board (Term ending March 1, 2030) - Position: President Mandelman moved to strike "rejecting" and approve. Unanimous. - Key Points: Kajina highlighted her role as the first Latina on the SFMTA Board, emphasized that 28% of SFMTA ridership is Latinx, and committed to equity, service reliability, safety, and financial sustainability. Item 3: Appointment of Eric Dasmalchi to TIDA Board (Term ending February 26, 2030) - Position: President Mandelman moved to approve; unanimous. - Key Points: - Dasmalchi holds a master's in urban planning from UCLA, lives on Treasure Island since 2024, and praised the island's sustainable development plan. He supports tolling for residents as a demand-management and revenue tool, citing equity considerations and potential for reinvestment in transit. - Chair Walton expressed caution about tolling as a tax on commuting. President Mandelman acknowledged it as a necessary but politically difficult tool, noting the city's commitment to congestion pricing. Item 4: Appointment of Timothy Kojo Minta to TIDA Board (Term ending April 28, 2030) - Position: Vice Chair Sherrow moved to approve; unanimous. - Key Points: - Minta holds degrees in economics and local economic development, is a tech executive (Adobe), and has extensive community board experience (YMC, Big Brothers Big Sisters). - Responding to Chair Walton, he expressed initial reluctance about tolling due to disproportionate impacts on lower-income residents (citing London congestion charge), but said he would study the issue further. He affirmed his commitment to serving island residents, not just the mayor. - TIDA President Linda Fedicki Richardson noted that Treasure Island development is driving the city's economy and teased upcoming housing announcements. Item 5: Reappointment of Anna Van Dagna to Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board (Term ending January 24, 2030) - Position: Vice Chair Sherrow moved to approve; unanimous. - Key Points: Van Dagna, the city's public finance director, oversees municipal debt. She emphasized the Oversight Board's role in approving annual recognized obligation payment schedules (ROPS) and modifications to enforceable obligations, ensuring transparency for bondholders and taxing entities. Key Outcomes - Item 1 (Dominica Henderson): Approved 3-0, forwarded to full board with positive recommendation. - Item 2 (Stephanie Kajina): Approved 3-0, forwarded to full board with positive recommendation. - Item 3 (Eric Dasmalchi): Approved 3-0, forwarded to full board with positive recommendation. - Item 4 (Timothy Kojo Minta): Approved 3-0, forwarded to full board with positive recommendation. - Item 5 (Anna Van Dagna): Approved 3-0, forwarded to full board with positive recommendation. - Next Steps: All items are expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors' agenda on April 7, 2026.

Meeting called to order at 9:45 AM. Chair Supervisor Mirna Melgar presided, joined by Vice Chair Cheyenne Chen and Supervisor Bilal Mahmoud. Clerk John Carroll made announcements regarding public comment procedures and submission of documents. Items acted upon are expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors Agenda of April 7, 2026, unless otherwise stated. Consent Calendar - Agenda items 1 through 18 were 18 resolutions initiating landmark designations under Article 10 of the Planning Code for properties in District 2. These were presented as a consent calendar for a committee report and were considered together. Discussion Items - Presentation by Planning Department staff: Alex Westhoff presented the 18 properties, explaining they are part of the Family Zoning Plan Landmark program. He noted the effort to align housing growth with historic preservation. The properties include: Century Club of California (1355 Franklin), Religious School for Congregation Emanuel/Grabhorn Press Building (1335-1337 Sutter), Inverness Garage (1565 Bush), Alan Weaver Durant Smith Auto Showroom (1625 Van Ness), First Church of Christ Scientists (1700 Franklin), Golden Gate Spiritualist Church (1901 Franklin), Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company/National Urban League (2015 Steiner), Mr. Cudworth's House (2032-2040 Union), Upper Fillmore Storefronts (2035-2047 Fillmore), Lincoln Grill (2049-2051 Fillmore), First AME Zion Church (2155-2159 Golden Gate), International Institute (2209 Van Ness), Presidio Theater (2336-2346 Chestnut), Arthur Castle Home (2402 Steiner), Hannibal Lodge No. 1 (2804 Bush), Bridge Theater (3008 Geary), Vogue (3290 Sacramento), and Mel's Diner (3355 Geary). Westhoff described each property's architectural, historical, or cultural significance. He noted that public forums were held in January and subsequent conversations with property owners occurred. - Statements by Supervisor's representative: Lorenzo, on behalf of Supervisor Cheryl, expressed gratitude for the work of the planning department and the preservation team, and requested committee support to send the items to the full board with positive recommendations. - Chair's remarks: Supervisor Melgar expressed support for the landmarks, noting they honor people and places that have made cultural and architectural contributions. She also highlighted the connection to the city's family rezoning legislation and the importance of additional strategies such as community stabilization, small business protections, and anti-displacement efforts. Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers signed up. Public comment was closed. Key Outcomes - Motion: Chair Melgar moved to send items 1 through 18 to the full Board of Supervisors with a positive recommendation as committee reports. - Vote: Vice Chair Chen (aye), Member Mahmoud (aye), Chair Melgar (aye). Motion passed unanimously (3-0). - Next meeting: The committee will not meet the following week (spring break) and will reconvene on Monday, April 6, 2026. - Meeting adjourned.

The San Francisco Planning Commission met on March 19, 2026, to consider a consent calendar item, department announcements, a major SB 79 implementation ordinance, a large residential development at One Oak, and two discretionary review cases. The meeting included public testimony, commissioner deliberation, and votes on all items. Consent Calendar - Item 1 (Continuance): Unanimously continued to April 16, 2026. Director’s Announcements - The Director reported on the regional housing needs assessment: market-rate goals are behind, while very low and low-income goals are slightly better; a full presentation is scheduled for April 19, 2026. - A development impact fee calculator was launched on the department website. - Permit SF metrics showed 35% of permits are submitted off-hours, and a 100% increase in volume for door, window, and fire sprinkler permits since the February 13 launch. Review of Past Events - Board of Supervisors: The Mission & 9th Street Special Use District (SUD) and 2245 Post Street SUD passed first read; the Land Use Committee unanimously approved the Mission & 9th Street SUD to facilitate a 100% affordable housing project at 1270 Mission Street. - Historic Preservation Commission: Adopted recommendations for legacy business registry applications (Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, American Cyclery, Financial District Foot and Ankle Center, MSECI Jewelry); adopted survey findings for West of Twin Peaks, Lakeshore, and Sunnyside commercial districts; adopted a historic context statement for gardens; the Architecture Review Committee considered Clay Theater renovations. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 6 (SB 79): No public comment. - Item 7A-E (One Oak): Six speakers addressed the Commission. - Ryan Hong (owner of adjacent Oak building): Generally supportive but asked to keep podium height at 120 feet to protect light and privacy. - Tup Fisher (Washington Capital Management): Strongly supportive; noted $1 billion in union pension fund investments and over 3 million labor hours. - Jay Anthony Menhivar (Carpenters Union Local 22): Supported, citing union jobs and family-supporting wages. - Chef Ku (property manager of adjacent Oak): Supported the project but expressed concern that the 139-foot podium would block sunlight and reduce privacy. - Ethan (resident of Oak): Opposed the podium height increase due to loss of natural light affecting mental health. - Eddie Reyes (Iron Workers Local 377): Supported, emphasizing apprenticeship opportunities. - Rudy Gonzalez (San Francisco Building Trades Council): Supported, noting economic output multipliers and the need to activate the mid-market area. - Jamie Mercurio (local resident): Supported the project to address housing demand. - Item 8 (2620 20th Street): One speaker (Kevin Chin, DR requester) raised concerns about structural access, privacy, and a discrepancy between trellis and roof claims; he requested a setback and clarification. - Item 9 (2460 Francisco Street): One speaker (Steve Grossman, DR requester) opposed the deck in the light well, citing fire safety, privacy, and cooking odors; he requested a 6-foot firewall and sprinklers. Project sponsor Judy Kimball opposed additional screening. Discussion Items - Item 6: SB 79 Transit-Oriented Residential Development Alternative Plan – Staff presented the ordinance to implement an alternative plan to state SB 79 default heights and densities. The plan permanently exempts three industrial hubs, temporarily exempts low-resource census tracts in Mission Bay and south of 16th Street until 2032, and adds a density exception up to 50% of SB 79 densities on about 2,000 parcels. The total capacity exceeds SB 79 defaults by over 100,000 units. The department recommended approval with a typographical correction. Commissioner Braun expressed full support; Vice President Moore and Commissioner Williams opposed due to disagreement with the underlying state mandate. Director Tan clarified that without the alternative plan, SB 79 defaults would apply citywide. Vote: 4-2 to recommend approval (Moore and Williams dissenting). - Item 7A-E: One Oak (1500-1540 Market Street) – Modified Residential Development – Staff detailed a 541-unit, 508,000 sq. ft. tower (41 stories, 400 ft) with a 139-ft podium (increase of 81 units over 2022 approval). A zoning map amendment is needed to raise the podium height limit from 120 ft to 140 ft. The project includes 135 parking spaces, bicycle parking, and a public plaza. Six letters of support and one opposition were received. Commissioners discussed shadow impacts on Patricia Green (morning shadows), the removal of retail space, affordable housing (no on-site, $20.7 million in-lieu fee), and outreach to adjacent residents. Commissioner Imperial opposed, citing lack of on-site affordable housing and insufficient neighbor engagement. Vote: 5-1 to approve items 7A-D (Imperial dissenting). The Zoning Administrator also granted the variance for the above-grade parking setback with standard conditions. - Item 8: Discretionary Review – 2620 20th Street – Staff recommended not taking DR, finding the rear addition and deck code-compliant. The DR requester Kevin Chin raised concerns about structural access, a trellis/roof contradiction, and privacy. The project sponsor stated the addition is modest and complies with all codes. The Commission found no exceptional circumstances. Vote: 6-0 to not take DR and approve the project as proposed. - Item 9: Discretionary Review – 2460 Francisco Street – Staff recommended taking DR and approving with a condition of a 6-ft privacy screen above the deck to mitigate privacy concerns. The DR requester Steve Grossman argued the deck in the light well is inappropriate for cooking and compromises safety and privacy. The project sponsor (Judy Kimball) stated the deck has existed for 40 years and the proposed 42-inch firewall improves fire safety; she opposed any additional screening. The Commission agreed with staff’s recommendation. Vote: 6-0 to take DR and approve with conditions including a privacy screen to 6 ft above deck. Key Outcomes - Item 1: Continued to April 16, 2026 (6-0). - Item 6: Recommendation of approval of the SB 79 alternative plan sent to the Board of Supervisors (4-2). - Item 7A-D: Approved (5-1); variance granted by Zoning Administrator. - Item 8: DR not taken; project approved (6-0). - Item 9: DR taken; project approved with conditions (6-0). - Future hearings: April 2, 2026, is likely canceled due to no agenda items; April 9, 2026, is already canceled.

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on March 19, 2026, under Vice Chair Sauter, joined by Supervisors Cheryl and Melgar (substituting for Chair Fielder). The committee considered multiple items including a resolution to allow the Mayor's Office for Victim Rights to solicit donations for crime survivors, a resolution urging a citywide women's advancement action plan, an ordinance approving airport surveillance technology for ride-hail virtual queues, a hearing on ADA accessibility permitting processes, and thirteen settlement ordinances and resolutions. Consent Calendar - Items 5 through 13 (six ordinances and three resolutions authorizing settlement of lawsuits and unlitigated claims) were approved and forwarded to the full Board with a positive recommendation. No public comment was offered. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 2 (Victim Rights Donation Waiver): Several members of the public spoke in strong support. Brielle, a domestic violence survivor, described her arrest as a victim and urged fully funding legal services. Another speaker noted 3,000 reported domestic violence incidents per year, with 15,000 likely total, and only $1 million allocated for legal assistance. A speaker cited data that 43% of families entering homelessness and 29% of adults are fleeing violence, estimating each homeless individual costs the city $30,000 (police/security), $50,000 (public health), and $62,000 (shelter) annually. Diana Derry, a survivor of sex trafficking and domestic violence, called for providing every survivor access to an attorney. Carol Ito supported the effort but highlighted structural deficits from merging the Commission on the Status of Women with HRC. Robin Jeesman (Turntable) emphasized the need for integrated services. - Item 1 (Women's Advancement Resolution): Numerous speakers expressed strong support. Chelsea Leonard (San Francisco Safe House) said women are the fastest growing homeless population yet receive less than 5% of funding. Gillian Hughes (Safe House) described women choosing streets over co-ed shelters due to safety risks. Olivia Hoffman (Community Forward SF) presented survey data: 74% of unhoused women reported violence while homeless; domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness. Danielle Threadgill and Stevana Talburn (Community Forward) called for women-only, survivor-centered shelters. Kristen Nelson urged investment in non-congregate models. Sierra Sparks (Open Door Legal) noted two-thirds of clients are women and warned that ending support for general civil legal services would cut assistance to survivors by 50%. Carol Ito and Dr. Catherine Kenley Johnson emphasized keeping the Commission on the Status of Women in the charter. Joanna Hernandez (Freedom Braiders) highlighted incarcerated women's needs. April McGill (American Indian Cultural Center) requested a healing center for Indigenous women. Beverly Upton (Domestic Violence Consortium) noted the 95% reduction in domestic violence homicides but said services struggle to stay afloat. Tania Estrada (Women’s Building) called for coordinated citywide action. Ani Rivera (Commission on the Status of Women) urged investment in societal change. - Items 3 and 4: No public comment offered. Discussion Items - Item 2 – Resolution to Solicit Donations for Crime Victims: Director Ivy Lee (Mayor's Office for Victim Rights) presented the need for private fundraising for three priorities: homelessness prevention housing, right to counsel for survivors, and a potential UBI program. She requested a behested payment waiver, cautioning that her office primarily fundraises for service providers, not itself. The committee accepted non-substantive amendments by Supervisor Fielder requiring reporting to the Board 60 days after expiration and specifying recipients “to the extent known.” Supervisor Cheryl supported the ROI study on legal services. Supervisor Melgar added her name as co-sponsor, noting that public safety for women looks different, and expressed hope the city would do more than rely on private funding. The item passed unanimously. - Item 1 – Resolution Urging Citywide Women's Advancement Plan: Supervisor Melgar introduced the resolution, citing wage gaps, racial birth disparities, and unmet Prop D promises. Dr. Diana Aroche (Department on the Status of Women) presented the newly published Women's Agenda, built on community listening sessions. The agenda has four pillars: health, safety, civic leadership, and economic mobility. City department heads detailed their contributions: - Health (DPH): Director Sai emphasized reproductive health services, maternal/child health disparities (e.g., preterm birth rates for Black women are multiples of others despite $20M annual spending), and programs like Project Lily. - Safety (HRC & MOHCD): HRC Executive Director Mawli Toubenio highlighted joint work on jail conditions for women. MOHCD’s Julia Sabori noted 39 gender-based violence grants totaling $9.37 million. - Civic Leadership: Dr. Aroche underscored the need for leadership pipelines and representation. - Economic Mobility (OEWD & MOHCD): OEWD’s Ayolina Pena discussed workforce alignment focusing on supportive services. Jenny Lamb (Department of Early Childhood) reported over 10,000 children enrolled in city-funded preschool (72% of 3-4 year olds vs. 44% statewide), expanded tuition support up to 200% AMI, and a 47% salary increase for early educators leading to improved retention. MOHCD’s Sabori added that 71% of clients in place-based housing services are female. - Mayor's Office for Victim Rights: Director Lee described cost-neutral initiatives: a pro-bono ROI study (by Stout Financial) on right to counsel for DV survivors, and state legislation to allow felony charges for repeated violations of protective orders. She also noted human trafficking training for 750 frontline staff. Supervisor Melgar questioned inclusion of transit safety and educational opportunities. Dr. Aroche acknowledged these were not fully developed due to timeline constraints but committed to engaging SFMTA and school districts. OEWD’s Pena noted that the workforce RFP process will incorporate equity parameters. Sabori highlighted new transitional housing projects: a 23-unit site (San Francisco Safe House) and a 36-unit site (Friendship House) funded by $30M from Prop A. The item passed unanimously. - Item 3 – Airport TNC Virtual Queue Technology Ordinance: Guy Clark (SFO Cybersecurity and Compliance Manager) and project manager Rashon presented the technology, patented by the airport, to manage ride-hail drivers via a driver registration portal and SMS-based virtual queue. The system collects driver names, selfies, and TNC profile data (Level 3 sensitive). It aims to reduce roadway congestion by allowing drivers to wait remotely rather than circling, and will free up one of three lots for revenue-generating use (estimated $1-2M annually). Drivers will be required to register; lot attendants will verify identity upon entry. Supervisor Melgar raised concerns about worker breaks, noting the current 60-minute dwell time rule. The presenters clarified that the rule remains unchanged, and the system primarily addresses safety and congestion from oversupply, not just efficiency. No public comment. The item passed unanimously. - Item 4 – Hearing on ADA Accessibility Permitting: Supervisor Sherrill led the hearing to explore challenges for small businesses. Deborah Letsky (DPW Permits Manager) and Kevin Jensen (Disability Access Coordinator) presented: - DPW reviews 2,900 building permits and 30,000 permits annually. Accessibility compliance begins with DBI’s building permit; if right-of-way work is triggered, a DPW permit is needed. - Since 2024, DPW overhauled processes: 30-day review cycles for completeness and compliance; electronic plan review (Bluebeam) enabling concurrent interagency review (12 departments/8 agencies); published checklists and standards; early release of building permits; and a permit tracker pilot. - Results: review cycles dropped from 3-9 months to 30 days; completeness time from 102 to 20 days; first-pass completeness rose from 1% to 37%; resubmittals down 50%. - Jensen explained the technical challenges of retrofitting older sidewalks, using performance-based solutions like the accessible business entrance standard (CurbRAMP). He noted San Francisco has successfully defended against a class action lawsuit and is considered a national leader. - Staffing constraints: DAC team reduced from 8 to 4 engineers, straining ability to meet shot clocks. A hire is approved to return to 5. - Questions explored self-certification (not currently viable due to city liability), the 30-day shot clock stacking (DBI and DPW reviews are sequential but applicants can submit both simultaneously), and the need for better upfront applicant guidance. Supervisor Sherrill moved to continue the item to the call of the chair. The motion passed. Key Outcomes - Item 2 (Victim Rights Donation Waiver): Amended and forwarded to full Board with positive recommendation (3-0). The amendments require a report to the Board 60 days after waiver expiration and specify disclosure of donations to third parties “to the extent known.” - Item 1 (Women's Advancement Resolution): Forwarded to full Board with positive recommendation (3-0). Supervisor Melgar added as lead sponsor; Supervisors Cheryl and Sauter co-sponsored. The resolution urges the Mayor to issue an executive directive for a citywide women's advancement action plan led by DOSW with cross-departmental participation and dedicated budget. - Item 3 (Airport TNC Virtual Queue Technology): Forwarded to full Board with positive recommendation (3-0). The ordinance approves the Surveillance Technology Policy for the virtual queue system. - Item 4 (ADA Permitting Hearing): Continued to the call of the chair (2-0, with Chair Fielder excused). The hearing will remain open for further discussion. - Items 5-13 (Settlements): Forwarded to full Board with positive recommendation (2-0, with Chair Fielder excused).

The Budget and Finance Committee, chaired by Supervisor Connie Chan and including Vice Chair Matt Dorsey and Supervisor Cheryl, met on March 18, 2026 to consider eight items. The committee approved several routine items, heard public testimony on mobile food vendor regulations and the Petrero Yard Modernization Project, and advanced all items to the full Board of Supervisors for the March 24 agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 1 (Mobile food facility permits): Over a dozen food vendors and advocates (from Nuestra Casa, Calle 24, and the Food Vendor Committee) testified in Spanish and English. They expressed support for food safety compliance but urged the committee not to advance the ordinance until three core pathways are included: access to affordable commissary spaces, financial support for compliant carts (the "Miko" program), and transition protections to avoid penalization. Speakers warned that without these supports, the law would push existing vendors out of legal operation and risk violent enforcement. One speaker asked directly whether the committee would commit to including these measures. - Item 7 (Petrero Yard Modernization): Public comment included: - Jesus Mendoza (Carpenters Union Local 22) and other union representatives voiced strong support, citing the project's labor agreement, local hiring, and long-term benefits for Muni. - Trisha Gregory and Ricardo Maroon (small business owners) supported the project and urged inclusion of LBE/SBE carve-outs. - Mary Travis Allen (co-chair of American Indian Cultural District, former SFMTA manager) and Natalie Ortiz (community leader) expressed deep disappointment over the loss of 365 affordable housing units originally planned above the yard. They called for accountability and commitment to the full vision. - Peter Papadopoulos (Mission Economic Development Agency) noted the affordable housing team remains dedicated to completing 100 units but urged city reimbursement of design costs and a path for the remaining 365 units elsewhere in the Mission. Discussion Items - Item 1 – Mobile food facility permit ordinance: Supervisor Chan announced, after consultation with Supervisor Fielder and vendor groups, that the file would be duplicated. One copy would be passed as amended to the full board; the other would be continued to the call of the chair to allow time for potential waiver language or trailing legislation addressing the micro kitchen (Miko) issue. The committee later rescinded its vote to reopen public comment, heard the public testimony above, then re-voted to send the original amended ordinance to full board. - Item 2 – Lutheran Social Services money management grant: Emily Cohen (HSH) presented the program, noting 86% of participants achieved financial goals and that the contract would extend through June 2028 with an increase of $5.2 million to a total not-to-exceed $15.2 million. The BLA reported the contract is cost-effective ($1,373 per client per year) and recommended approval. - Item 3 – Gift acceptance for Animal Care and Control: Sophie Hayward (City Administrator’s Office) described a $100,000 gift from the Wilt Living Trust to support animal welfare operational costs (food, treats, toys). The committee approved unanimously. - Item 4 – Port lease with Dillon's Tours: The lease at 490 Jefferson Street (5-year term, $72,000/year base rent, 3% annual increases) was presented. Scott Lansidel (Port) noted the space has been vacant for 15 years and that Dillon's will offer free shuttle service from Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf. The committee approved. - Items 5 & 6 – HSA lease amendments for Mission Street offices: Alfie Penaflor and site managers described services provided at these locations (Jobs Now, SF Benefits Net, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, EDD). Sally Orth (Real Estate) reported that the lease term extension reduces annual rent by over $685,000, saving more than $3 million over the term. The BLA confirmed the new rate of $37/sq ft is market-based. Approved. - Item 7 – Petrero Yard Modernization Project agreement: Judson True (SFMTA Chief of Staff) presented the project. The new bus yard is needed to replace a 110-year-old seismically unsafe facility. The project agreement with PRG Petrero Properties LLC provides a fixed price of $612 million for construction, financed over 30 years via two milestone payments ($65M at financial close, $250M during construction) and annual availability payments ($33M). The BLA noted that removing the operations-and-maintenance component and restructuring financing saved about $1 billion compared to the earlier version. However, to achieve cost feasibility, the podium that would have supported housing above the yard was eliminated, reducing planned affordable housing from 465 units to 100 units on Bryant Street. Chair Chan expressed strong disappointment, noting the city's housing element goals and the eight years of work that went into planning for housing on the site. She requested a written commitment from SFMTA and the Mayor to explore funding for a reinforced podium to allow future housing construction. She offered two options: a letter before the March 24 board meeting or a further resolve clause in the resolution. Vice Chair Dorsey moved two amendments (one from SFMTA adding a whereas clause about housing element compliance, one from the BLA removing the word "estimated" and adjusting the not-to-exceed language). The committee voted 3-0 to send the resolution, as amended, to the full board. - Item 8 – Police department overtime appropriation: CFO Kimmy Wu presented the request to de-appropriate $34.3 million from salary savings and appropriate it to overtime, a budget-neutral shift within the department's approved budget. The BLA reported that overtime hours have decreased from over 800,000 two years ago to a projected 717,000 this year, and that the police have ordered a 20% reduction in overtime for the remainder of the fiscal year. Chair Chan commended the department for working within its budget and asked about future staffing, asset management, and technology plans. The committee approved the ordinance but noted that the release of a $537,000 committee reserve would be handled separately at a later hearing. Key Outcomes - Item 1: Motion to duplicate the file passed 3-0 (with Sauter excused). The original amended ordinance was forwarded to the full board with recommendation; the duplicate was continued to the call of the chair to allow further work on micro kitchen provisions. - Item 2: Resolution approved 2-0 (Sauter excused), forwarded to full board. - Item 3: Resolution approved 2-0, forwarded. - Item 4: Resolution approved 2-0, forwarded. - Items 5 & 6: Both resolutions approved 2-0, forwarded. - Item 7: Resolution approved as amended (3-0) and forwarded to full board. The committee requested a commitment from SFMTA and the Mayor regarding future reinforced podium funding before the March 24 board meeting. - Item 8: Ordinance approved 3-0 and forwarded to full board. The $537,000 committee reserve release will be addressed at a later date upon written request from SFPD.

The San Francisco Police Commission met on March 18, 2026, at 1:45 PM (PT) to discuss crime trends, departmental reports, and policy revisions. The meeting began with an officer recognition, followed by public comments, a consent calendar, chief’s and DPA reports, commissioner reports, and adoption of two revised Department General Orders. Key topics included a 32% overall decrease in part-one crimes, a 233% increase in homicides year-to-date, updates on the disciplinary process, and the adoption of updated policies on plain-clothes officers and hate crimes. Consent Calendar - Line Item 3 – Receive and File Reports: The commission received and filed the Emergency Response and Pursuit Driving Annual Report 2025 (DGO 5.05) and the Enforcement of Immigration Laws Annual Report 2025 (DGO 5.15). No objections were raised. The motion passed unanimously (6-0). - Line Item 4 – Adoption of Minutes: The minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting were adopted unanimously (6-0). Public Comments & Testimony - General Public Comment (Line Item 2): - Dr. (name not given) – Resident of Tenderloin: Expressed concerns about drug activity and public safety on two blocks, citing over 30,000 requests to the city. Called for enforcement of existing laws and requested help from the police. - Paulette Brown – Mother of murder victim: Spoke about her son Aubrey Abracassa, murdered on August 14, 2006, with no justice. She urged the commission to implement a tipster program signed by Mayor Lurie and to publicize unsolved homicides. She also discussed her visits to jails to speak with inmates about the ripple effects of violence. - Public Comment on Chief’s Report (Line Item 5): - Paulette Brown (again): Criticized the lack of ongoing community engagement after shootings and urged better use of tipster programs to solve homicides. - Public Comment on DPA Report (Line Item 6): - Paul Chignell – Legal Defense Administrator, POA (retired SFPD captain): Offered to participate in future discussions on the disciplinary process. Noted that the Board of Supervisors had a committee meeting on police discipline the previous day and that most supervisors appeared to favor keeping the current system. - Public Comment on Closed Session Items (Line Item 11): None. Discussion Items - Line Item 1 – Weekly Officer Recognition: Officer Alex Fayo (Taraval Station) was recognized for saving a juvenile who attempted suicide by jumping into a lake. The officer entered the water to rescue the young woman. Commissioners praised his bravery and humility. No public comment. - Line Item 5 – Chief’s Report (Crime Trends): Chief Liu presented crime statistics as of March 15, 2026: - Overall part-one crimes down 32% year-to-date vs. 2025. - Violent crimes down 25%; homicides up 233% (10 homicides vs. 3 in 2025); 6 homicides involved firearms. - Gun violence (persons injured or killed by firearm) up 7%. - Robberies down 39%, burglaries down 36%, motor vehicle theft down 35%, auto burglaries down 35%. - Notable: 10 homicides year-to-date, 9 cleared by arrest. - Discussions on gun seizures: Chief noted the department seizes 1,000 guns per year, with a decreasing trend in ghost guns due to regulation. Commissioner Scott requested more community education on reporting shootings and gun violence. - Public comment from Paulette Brown reiterated need for tipster program implementation. - Line Item 6 – DPA Director’s Report: Director Henderson reported: - DPA completed full compliance with digital accessibility standards ahead of the April 2026 deadline. - Since the last meeting: 32 new cases opened, 179 total cases in 2026, 201 under investigation, 173 closed, 6 sustained, 4 mediated. - Cases over 270 days (tolled): 7 – the lowest in over 30 years. - Cases pending with SFPD: 67 (lowest ever under Henderson); 3 cases pending with the commission. - Discussion on disciplinary process: Chief Liu explained streamlined chief’s hearings (standardized letter, added commanders as hearing officers, regular monthly meetings) reduced pending hearings from 100 to 49. Commissioner Benedicto requested a future agenda item to discuss the process, including education for officers and consistency of discipline. DPA and IAD agreed to a joint presentation. Public comment from POA’s Paul Chignell offered to contribute. - Line Item 7 – Commissioner Reports: President Clay reported on the Chinese New Year Parade (March 7), Officer of the Month event (March 11), and Women’s Leadership Luncheon (March 18). Commissioner Benedicto added remarks on the parade and a Board of Supervisors meeting on police discipline. Commissioner Scott noted community outreach and encouraged continued support for victims’ families. Commissioner Leong praised the parade and luncheon. A motion was made to agendize a presentation on chief’s hearings, disciplinary backlog, and education efforts for the second or third week of April 2026. - Line Item 8 – Serious Incident Review Board (SIRB) Q3 2025 Findings: Lieutenant Springer presented two incidents: 1. OAS 23-002 (June 22, 2023): Officer-involved shooting where a subject armed with a knife advanced on the officer after a domestic disturbance. The officer fired, hitting the subject. The officer was found in policy on all use-of-force, treatment of injured persons, and mandatory debriefing recommendations. 2. OID 25-002 (February 19, 2025): Accidental discharge of a department firearm in a locker room at SFO. No injuries. The officer was found not in policy / improper conduct for safe handling of a firearm. No in-custody deaths reviewed. No public comment. - Line Item 9 – Adoption of Revised DGO 5.08 (Plain Clothes, Non-Uniformed, and Undercover Officers): Commissioner Benedicto moved adoption with a 45-business-day implementation timeline. The order had been updated for the first time since 1996. Motion passed unanimously (6-0). No public comment. - Line Item 10 – Adoption of Revised DGO 6.13 (Hate Crimes): DPA Policy Director Jamal Anderson proposed a friendly amendment to add “after” to the language about bias evidence (narrative documenting bias motivation from statements/conduct before, during, or after the incident). Commissioner Benedicto moved adoption with a 30-business-day implementation timeline and the amendment. Motion passed unanimously (6-0). No public comment. - Line Item 12 – Vote to Hold Closed Session: Motion passed unanimously (6-0) to go into closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957(b) and Administrative Code §67.10(b) and (d). No public comment on closed session items. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar items (DGO 5.05 and 5.09 reports) and January 21, 2026 minutes were approved unanimously. - Revised DGO 5.08 (Plain Clothes/Undercover Officers) adopted unanimously with 45-business-day implementation. - Revised DGO 6.13 (Hate Crimes) adopted unanimously with a 30-business-day implementation and an oral amendment adding “after” to the bias motivation narrative section. - Future agenda item scheduled: Presentation on chief’s hearings, disciplinary backlog, and education efforts (including IAD and DPA sustained/unsustained statistics) for the second or third week of April 2026. - The commission voted to hold item 13 in closed session; no disclosure of closed session discussion was voted on (the transcript ends before that vote).

Chair Connie Chan convened the Budget and Appropriations Committee on March 18, 2026, to consider a motion establishing priorities and a process for guiding the Board of Supervisors' deliberations on the city budget for fiscal years. The meeting featured public testimony from two speakers, followed by committee discussion and a vote to forward the amended motion to the full Board. Public Comments & Testimony - Patrick Monet Shaw spoke in support of the budget priority to "chop from the top," citing data from a public records request: over 14 years (FY 2010–2011 to FY 2024–2025), the city added 8,704 employees, including 815 senior managers (9.4% of the increase) at an added cost of $211 million. He criticized the mayor's office expansion to 188 employees and urged the Board to oppose Mayor Lurie's proposed charter change eliminating the salary cap. He noted that 334 city employees earned total pay exceeding the mayor's salary, at a combined cost of $147.3 million. - Rosario Molina (Director, San Francisco Human Services Network) expressed appreciation for the committee's focus on protecting vulnerable communities, but urged investment in a "cost of doing business" adjustment to stabilize service providers facing rising administrative burdens and delayed payments. Discussion Items - Chair Connie Chan introduced the motion, emphasizing a difficult budget year ahead and her intention to step down as committee chair in August 2026 after completing the current budget process. She outlined priorities including: chopping from the top (in line with Mayor Lurie's layoff discussions), leveraging federal/state grants, maximizing reimbursement rates, reviewing contracts under $1 million, reducing administrative costs, investing in oversight to reduce waste and corruption, and streamlining capital improvement projects by enterprise agencies. She also listed guiding principles to protect services for immigrants, LGBTQ+, seniors, people with disabilities, children and youth, tenants, unhoused people, and working families, and called for evaluating fiscal impacts of fee waivers and tax suspensions. - Vice Chair Matt Dorsey thanked Chair Chan and highlighted the unique fear that federal cutbacks (projected at $737 million over four years) and political climate are causing in vulnerable communities, especially immigrants and the trans community. He urged the committee to remember that "no cavalry is coming" and asked to be added as a co-sponsor. - Member Shaman Walton emphasized that budget cuts are not neutral and will have inequitable impacts; he called for applying an equity lens to all decisions. He also asked to be added as a co-sponsor (noted he was already included). Key Outcomes - The committee unanimously approved a clerical amendment to page 2, line 11, correcting the spelling from "principal PAL" to "PEPLES principles" (motion by Chair Chan, seconded by Member Walton, passed 3–0). - The amended motion was then referred to the full Board of Supervisors with recommendation (motion by Chair Chan, seconded by Member Walton, passed 3–0). Supervisors Mandelman and Sauter were excused from the meeting.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors convened its regular meeting on March 17, 2026, at 10:15 AM, with President Mandelman presiding. Eight supervisors were present (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Mahmoud, Mandelman, Sheryl, Walton, Wong), while Supervisors Fielder, Melgar, and Sauter were excused. The meeting included a consent calendar, new business, committee reports, special commendations, a public hearing on the Twin Peaks street vacation, and a major public hearing on the Proposition E Commission Streamlining Task Force's recommendations. Consent Calendar - Items 1–3 (Ordinances): Routine approvals passed unanimously (8 ayes). - Items 4–12 (Resolutions and Ordinances): Included a $3.2 million contract amendment for unarmed security at San Francisco General Hospital (total $15.38 million); a $1.4 million grant from DHCS for the Capacity and Infrastructure Transition Expansion and Development program; a $47.6 million award for a 100% affordable housing project at 1939 Market Street plus $12.57 million for transit improvements; a $3 million grant from J.P. Morgan Chase for the Stop Scams SF program; an ordinance requiring notaries to provide information on free/low-cost immigration legal services; approval of the Police Commission's statement of purpose; approval of the Department of Emergency Management's annual surveillance report for gunshot detection technology; establishment of the 2245 Post Street Special Use District; initiation of landmark designation for Engine Company No. 33; and committee reports on the Mission & 9th Street Special Use District (1270 Mission Street), sidewalk flower stand permit program, and Jesse Alley/other downtown activation locations. All passed unanimously (8 ayes or same house/same call). Public Comments & Testimony - On Proposition E Task Force (Item 15): Over 40 speakers addressed the board, with the vast majority expressing opposition to the task force's recommendations. Key themes included: concerns that moving commissions (e.g., Commission on Status of Women, Human Rights Commission, Youth Commission, Environment Commission) from the charter to the administrative code would weaken voter protections and community voice; opposition to reducing the Police Commission's disciplinary authority, citing risks to civilian oversight and accountability; fears that at-will appointment and removal of commissioners would concentrate power in the mayor's office; and arguments that the task force lacked diversity (described as "a stack of one dollar bills" and "as diverse as a stack of one dollar bills"). Several speakers urged the board to protect independent oversight bodies, especially those serving marginalized communities (e.g., homeless, women, youth, people of color). A few speakers supported the task force's process and recommended using the report as a starting point for targeted reforms. - General Public Comment: Later in the meeting, a speaker raised concerns about ICE enforcement actions in San Francisco, urging the board to address the detention of a deaf child and family. Another speaker proposed converting BART stations into a student museum and ending the practice of dumping unclaimed bodies from the Golden Gate Bridge. Discussion Items Twin Peaks Promenade Street Vacation (Items 13–14) - The board convened as a committee of the whole for a public hearing on a resolution to conditionally vacate portions of Christmas Tree Point Road and Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard as public rights-of-way for roadway/sidewalk purposes, redesignate Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard for recreation and park purposes, and transfer jurisdiction from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department. The Rec and Park Department presented the project, which would transform the decommissioned roadway into a linear park (promenade) with asphalt and aggregate pathways, native landscaping, and construction slated for summer 2026 with completion in early 2027. No public comments were offered, and the hearing was filed. Item 14 (ordinance) was then approved on first reading with 8 ayes. Proposition E Commission Streamlining Task Force (Item 15) - The board convened as a committee of the whole to hear findings and recommendations from the Prop E streamlining task force, established by voters in November 2024. The task force's final report proposed reducing the number of public bodies from 152 to 87, moving 20 bodies from the charter to the administrative code, clarifying commission responsibilities (including allowing the mayor to hire/fire most department heads), and standardizing commission procedures (e.g., desirable vs. required qualifications, 3-year sunset reviews, 12-year term limits, at-will removal with reduced cause threshold). Task force chair Ed Harrington and staff presented the rationale, noting extensive public input (23 meetings, 1,200+ comments) but acknowledged that the recommendations exceeded what many Prop E advocates envisioned. President Mandelman stated the board would likely introduce its own charter amendment, focusing on noncontroversial elements and likely preserving commissions like Police Commission, Youth Commission, and Commission on Status of Women in the charter. - Supervisor Walton expressed strong opposition, stating the task force "exceeded its mandate" and lacked diversity, and warned that recommendations would harm communities of color, youth, and vulnerable populations. Other supervisors (e.g., Dorsey, Sheryl) asked detailed questions about the police commission discipline process and the possibility of using the Arts Commission model (kept in charter with duties in code) for other bodies. - Public comment (see above) was overwhelmingly critical, with dozens of speakers urging the board to reject the recommendations and preserve commission independence. Key Outcomes - Twin Peaks Street Vacation: Item 14 ordinance passed on first reading with 8 ayes; hearing filed. - Committee Reports (Items 16–18): Passed on first reading with 8 ayes. - Adoption Without Committee Reference (Items 21–23): Resolutions adopted with 7 ayes (Supervisor Chen excused). - Sunset Irish Cultural District (Item 24): Resolution adopted unanimously to express support for establishing the district; Supervisor Wong noted over 600 letters of support. - Prop E Task Force: Hearing filed with no vote; President Mandelman indicated the board will develop its own charter amendment for the November 2026 ballot, likely preserving contentious commissions and focusing on less controversial reforms. - Commendations: The board recognized several individuals and organizations for their service: Patrick O'Reardin (retiring DBI director), Tracy Taper (25 years of youth services), Oscar (Rec & Park retiree), Pat and Buffy McGuire (Java Beach Cafe), Pakwan restaurant (20+ years in Tenderloin), Alice Rogers and Rick Dickerson (Embarcadero Navigation Center Community Advisory Committee), and Joe Shuver (Destination Baking Company retiree). - New Business Introductions: Supervisors introduced resolutions on AB 2017 (Eid holidays), Market Match funding, SaveMart/Lucky closure at 1750 Fulton Street, police commission independence, MTA affordable housing at Potrero Yard (urging restoration of 365 units), and several in memoriams.