Public Meetings - San Francisco, California

On December 3, 2025, the Budget and Finance Committee (Chair Connie Chan; Members Danny Sauter and Bilal Mahmood) heard and advanced a series of grant acceptances and contract/lease actions primarily focused on homelessness services, permanent supportive housing rehabilitation funded through Homekey Plus, and Department of Public Health procurements and service agreements. The committee also debated an ordinance related to the City’s cannabis business tax, amending it to a 10-year suspension and forwarding it to the full Board without recommendation after extensive discussion about enforcement, public safety, affordability for medical patients, and General Fund impacts. Vice Chair Matt Dorsey was excused. Items approved were expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors agenda on December 9, 2025, unless otherwise stated. Public Comments & Testimony - Cannabis tax ordinance (Item 13): Multiple speakers (including representatives and members of the Brownie Mary Democratic Club, San Francisco Cannabis Alliance, dispensary owners/operators, equity program advocates, and medical cannabis patients) urged the City to repeal or further suspend the cannabis business tax. - Speakers emphasized affordability for medical patients, the risk that additional taxes could push consumers to the illicit market, and concerns about product safety in illegal markets. - Several speakers argued the tax would harm small businesses and jobs, and some urged state-level revenue changes (e.g., returning state cannabis revenues to the City). - All other items: No public speakers. Discussion Items - Items 1–2: District Attorney insurance fraud grants (retroactive acceptance/expansion) - Presenter: Tina Noonzober, Managing Attorney, Economic Crimes Unit (District Attorney’s Office). - Action requested: Retroactively authorize acceptance/expansion of California Department of Insurance grants for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026: - Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program: approximately $1.1 million. - Automobile Insurance Fraud Program: approximately $347,000. - Program details (project descriptions): - Workers’ comp grant funds 2 full-time DA investigators and 1.35 attorney positions. - Auto grant funds 0.5 attorney and 0.5 investigator. - Funding supports training and outreach. - Examples cited: workers’ comp fraud impacts City funds (City is self-insured); auto fraud funds help address predatory towing. - Committee questions: Supervisor Mahmood asked about trends and caseloads; DA’s office stated it is seeing an uptick in referrals and complexity (rings/multiple defendants) but did not provide numbers during the meeting. - Item 3: HSH — Episcopal Community Services (ECS) Sanctuary Shelter (201 8th Street) third amendment - Presenter: Emily Cohen, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH). - BLA: Nick Menard, Budget and Legislative Analyst. - Action requested (project description): Extend shelter grant term by 24 months (from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2028) for a total term July 1, 2021–June 30, 2028; increase not-to-exceed by approximately $15.1 million to a new total of approximately $40.9 million. - Program stats (project descriptions): - Capacity: 200 adults. - Cost: $88 per bed per night (includes lease and meals). - System context: part of 1,800+ congregate adult shelter beds. - Placement via 311 self-referral. - FY prior year reported: 90% occupancy; served 780+ unique clients. - Client demographics cited: 31% Black/African American; 24% age 55+. - Performance monitoring discussion: - Supervisor Sauter questioned gaps in objectives (including coordinated entry referrals). - HSH stated coordinated entry referral performance was addressed with training and process corrections, and referrals had increased since. - HSH removed an objective related to non-mandatory community meeting participation, describing it as a poor indicator and outside provider control; HSH said it is exploring alternative measures (e.g., case management participation). - Procurement timeline discussion: HSH described a multi-year re-procurement approach using a human-centered design process and RFP cycles; HSH agreed to provide additional timelines/briefings. - Item 4: HSH — Felton Institute Bayview Drop-In Center third amendment ("Mother Brown’s Kitchen") - Presenter: Emily Cohen (HSH), with Felton staff present. - BLA: Nick Menard. - Action requested (project description): Extend term by 24 months (from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2028) for total term April 1, 2022–June 30, 2028; increase not-to-exceed by approximately $7.1 million to approximately $16.8 million (HSH presentation referenced approximately $16.9 million). - Program details/stats (project descriptions): - 24/7 drop-in operations (no beds), providing showers, laundry, lockers, mail, and two meals/day. - FY24–25 survey: 95% of respondents rated services satisfactory or better. - Reported meals delivered last fiscal year: 114,000+ meals. - Committee question: Supervisor Sauter asked how drop-in centers fit the broader system; HSH described the center as a neighborhood hub and linkage point from street to shelter/housing/benefits. - Items 5–8: Homekey Plus permanent supportive housing rehabilitation and operations — 1035 Van Ness Ave and 835 Turk St - Presenter: Emily Cohen (HSH), with partner agencies present; coordination with MOHCD. - BLA: Nick Menard. 1035 Van Ness Ave (Items 5–6) - Project description: Former assisted living facility, 9-story building; planned to operate as permanent supportive housing for veterans. - Units: 124 units after rehabilitation. - Schedule estimate: Rehab construction beginning January 2026, completion July 2026. - Item 5 (Homekey Plus accept/execute agreements): Total award not-to-exceed approximately $39 million, including: - Up to approximately $36 million disbursed by HCD as a grant to 1035 Vets LLC (acquisition/operating support). - Up to $3 million disbursed to the City for rehabilitation (City accept-and-expend of $3 million). - City match commitment up to $8 million plus a minimum 5 years operating subsidy; additionally committing up to 15 years operating subsidies through the Local Operating Subsidy Program (LASP), subject to appropriations. - Item 6 (MOHCD loan + grant agreement): Not-to-exceed $11 million total consisting of $8 million loan (minimum 55-year term, 0% interest) plus $3 million grant (Homekey Plus pass-through), both with 55-year terms. - BLA cost notes (project descriptions): total development costs (including acquisition) approximately $334,000 per unit; City funding approximately $64,000 per unit. Ongoing costs discussed included LASP rental subsidies beginning around year 6 (stated as $1.3 million starting cost) and supportive services starting around $400,000/year funded by Proposition C. - Ownership policy note: BLA noted the property would be owned by Swords to Plowshares (not the City), with an option for the City to purchase under certain conditions. 835 Turk St (Items 7–8) - Project description: City-owned property acquired 2022; operated as permanent supportive housing with Five Keys since 2023. - Units: 106 units; rehab includes creation of 6 new ADA units and structural/seismic and building systems upgrades. - Item 7 (Homekey Plus accept/execute agreements): Total award not-to-exceed approximately $17.3 million, including: - Up to approximately $13.7 million disbursed to the City for rehabilitation and associated relocation costs (accepted/expended retroactively for eligible costs incurred from March 5, 2024 through the state deadline). - Up to approximately $3.6 million disbursed to 835 Turk LLC for operating support. - City match commitment approximately $16.3 million plus minimum 5 years operating subsidy; additionally committing up to 15 years LASP operating subsidies, subject to appropriations. - Item 8 (ground lease + financing): - Ground lease term 55 years; total rent $1. - Loan not-to-exceed approximately $12.9 million (minimum 55-year term; 0% interest). - Grant not-to-exceed approximately $13.7 million (Homekey Plus pass-through). - Included findings on surplus lands exemptions and public purpose for less-than-market rent. - BLA cost notes (project descriptions): total development budget approximately $400,000 per unit; ongoing costs referenced included LASP rental subsidies of approximately $1.8 million/year, plus HSH and public health services. - Item 9: DPH specialty drug distribution contract amendment (CuraScript) - Presenter: David Smith, Chief Pharmacist Officer, Department of Public Health (DPH). - BLA: Nick Menard. - Action requested (project description): Extend term by 4 years (through November 30, 2030) for total term December 1, 2023–November 30, 2030; increase contract authority by approximately $89.5 million to a not-to-exceed of approximately $98.5 million. - Program details/stats (project descriptions): - DPH described this as contract authority; annual spend is part of DPH’s budget process. - About 88% of spend driven by long-acting injectable buprenorphine for substance use disorder; DPH stated the drug decreases deaths by 50% when utilized. - Additional categories: Nexplanon implants; pulmonary arterial hypertension medications. - DPH stated reimbursement/cost recovery is trending 98–99% (BLA cited historical recovery around 95%). - BLA notes: utilization increasing 10–20% per year; spending about $10 million/year currently and projected to rise to $22 million/year by FY 2030. - Committee discussion: Chair Chan asked about potential federal changes to eligibility/reimbursement; DPH noted uncertainty and potential mitigation via prioritizing lower-cost alternatives for uninsured patients. - Item 10: DPH mental health services contract amendment — Hyde Street Community Services - Presenter: Dr. LaDonna Norman, Director, Intensive Services and Access (Adult & Older Adult System of Care), DPH. - BLA: Nick Menard. - Action requested (project description): Extend term by 2 years (through June 30, 2028) for total term July 1, 2018–June 30, 2028; increase not-to-exceed by approximately $11.8 million to approximately $38.8 million (DPH presentation referenced $11.7 million increase and $38.7 million total). - Service volumes (project descriptions): outpatient program serves approximately 540 clients/year; Full Service Partnership serves approximately 50 clients/year. - Funding (BLA): program about $3 million/year, with 28% from the General Fund (remainder from state/Medi-Cal). - Committee question: Chair Chan asked about “units of service” monitoring and exemption; DPH explained transition away from cost reimbursement toward CalAIM payment reform and performance monitoring tied to client services and federal drawdown compliance. - Item 11: DPH grant agreement — Community Care Expansion Preservation Project (CDSS/BDO Government Services) - Presenter: Yun-Jang Kim, Director of Residential System of Care, Behavioral Health Services (DPH). - Action requested (project description): Approve grant agreement with anticipated revenue approximately $7.4 million for a performance-based period from execution through June 30, 2029. - Program design (project descriptions): preserve/avoid closure of licensed adult/senior residential care facilities, prioritizing those serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. - Approximately $3.2 million (40%) for operating subsidies (time-limited through 2028). - Approximately $4.2 million (60%) for capital repairs/upgrades. - DPH identified 20 eligible facilities and planned to engage CalMHSA to disperse funds and provide technical assistance. - Nonstandard terms discussed: binding arbitration dispute resolution; indemnification/hold harmless; waiver of certain damages; DPH stated these terms are similar to other state grants previously approved and reviewed by the City Attorney. - Item 12: Recreation and Park — Active Network (ActiveNet) software contract extension - Presenter: Anne-Marie Donnelly, Assistant Superintendent, Recreation & Community Services, Recreation and Park Department. - Action requested (project description): Two-year extension through December 31, 2027 for a total term January 1, 2016–December 31, 2027, with no change to cost (approximately $100,000 annually). - Operational stats (project descriptions): system supports program registration, memberships/scholarships, point-of-sale, and reservations/permits; processes $20+ million in annual transactions. - Committee note: Chair Chan asked whether this was the same as a pickleball reservation system; department indicated it is different. - Item 13: Cannabis business tax ordinance — amended to suspend for 10 years - Presenter: Sophie Marie, Legislative Aide to Board President Rafael Mandelman. - Amendment direction (project description): Rather than repeal outright, amend to suspend the cannabis business tax for 10 years. - Context cited: Illicit market estimated at 50–60% of San Francisco cannabis sales; prior Board actions suspended the tax three times (implementation originally planned January 2021, then suspended through December 2021, December 2022, and December 2025). - BLA fiscal impacts (project descriptions): - If suspended, Controller projected General Fund revenue foregone: $3.7 million in FY 2026 (half-year effect due to calendar-year tax) and $8.7 million in FY 2026–27. - BLA described the action as a policy call given structural deficit impacts. - Supervisor positions: - Supervisor Mahmood: Expressed support; stated he views the measure as a public safety tool and cited daily observation of an illegal cannabis market at Market & Jones; argued overregulation and costs help illicit markets persist and that tax relief should be paired with enforcement. - Supervisor Sauter: Expressed support for suspension; acknowledged General Fund impact but emphasized protecting small businesses, employees, and commercial corridor activity. - Chair Chan: Expressed opposition to a decade-long suspension and concern about fiscal responsibility; argued illicit sales should be addressed via enforcement, and questioned how foregone revenues would be offset during an anticipated $800 million deficit over two fiscal years. She supported adopting the amendment for further Board debate but moved the item forward without recommendation. - Procedural note: Committee recessed from approximately 12:05–12:15 for Chair Chan to confer with Board President Mandelman, then returned to vote on forwarding. Key Outcomes - Vice Chair excused: Motion to excuse Vice Chair Matt Dorsey approved 3–0. - Items 1–2 (DA insurance fraud grants): Forwarded to full Board with positive recommendation, vote 3–0. - Item 3 (ECS Sanctuary Shelter amendment): Forwarded with positive recommendation, vote 3–0. - Item 4 (Felton Bayview Drop-In Center amendment): Forwarded with positive recommendation, vote 3–0. - Items 5–8 (Homekey Plus: 1035 Van Ness & 835 Turk): Forwarded with positive recommendation, vote 3–0. - Item 9 (DPH CuraScript specialty drugs): Forwarded with positive recommendation, vote 3–0. - Item 10 (DPH Hyde Street mental health services): Forwarded with positive recommendation, vote 3–0. - Item 11 (DPH CDSS/BDO CCE Preservation grant): Forwarded with positive recommendation, vote 3–0. - Item 12 (Rec & Park ActiveNet extension): Forwarded with positive recommendation, vote 3–0. - Item 13 (Cannabis business tax ordinance): - Amended to suspend the cannabis business tax through tax years 2021–2035 (including making the ordinance retroactive to January 1, 2026, per amendment language read into the record); amendment approved 3–0. - Forwarded to full Board without recommendation, vote 3–0.

The Board met in regular session on December 2, 2025 (all 11 Supervisors present). The Clerk announced Mayor Daniel Lurie’s December 1, 2025 appointment of Alan Wong to fill the District 4 vacancy; Supervisor Wong had taken the oath and joined the Board. The Board approved prior minutes, adopted a large consent calendar, took up multiple funding/contract and policy items, held a Committee of the Whole hearing on SFPD’s U.S. DOJ reform recommendations (272 total), and advanced major “Family Housing Zoning Program / Housing Choice San Francisco” ordinances from the Land Use Committee. Consent Calendar - Approved meeting minutes for: - October 28, 2025 Regular Board meeting - October 20, 2025 Land Use & Transportation Committee special meeting (constituting a Board quorum) - Vote: 11-0. - Adopted Items 1–18 on consent (routine matters). - Vote: 11-0; ordinances passed (first reading/final as applicable) and resolutions adopted. Discussion Items - Item 19 — Department of Elections appropriation for statewide election costs - Ordinance appropriating $4.5 million in State cost reimbursement revenue to support the November 2025 statewide special election costs. - Required 2/3 vote (Charter §9.113C); passed on first reading without objection. - Item 20 — DPH/Catholic Charities HIV services agreement amendment - Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to extend services 5 years (through June 30, 2031) and increase funding by $7.3 million (to $13.4 million total). - Adopted without objection. - Item 21 — SFPUC easements for underground water pipeline (Alameda County) - Acquisition of an 4,000 sq ft permanent easement and 35,000 sq ft temporary construction easement at 11601 Main Street for $35,000 plus $5,000 admin fee and up to $10,000 closing costs (total $50,000). - Adopted without objection. - Item 22 — Fire Department training facility grant - Retroactively authorized acceptance/expenditure of $637,000 FEMA grant (via Cal OES) for a new training facility, performance period Aug. 1, 2024–Apr. 20, 2027, with indirect cost waiver. - Adopted without objection. - Item 23 — Laguna Honda Hospital settlement - Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation involving over 700 current/former Laguna Honda residents for $5.8 million (claims included elder-dependent adult abuse, invasion of privacy, negligence, and patients’ rights violations). - Passed on first reading without objection. Behested Payments Waivers (Oversight and Revitalization) - Item 24 — 6-month behested payments waiver (Mayor/OEWD) for economic revitalization - Supervisor Fielder (GAO Chair) stated she opposed due to lack of information from the Mayor’s Office about who was solicited and whether solicitations involved “interested parties,” despite advance questions and a same-day memo she said contained “zero answers.” - Supervisor Sherrill expressed support, describing downtown revitalization as critical to city revenues and citing tourism indicators (e.g., convention hotel rooms “up more than 60%” but still below pre-pandemic; air tourism “up 7.5%” year-over-year but still below pre-pandemic). - Supervisor Chan supported but emphasized stronger future scrutiny across all behested waivers and suggested reviewing best practices with the Ethics Commission and fiscal analysts. - Supervisor Sauter supported and suggested embedding oversight requirements into waiver legislation. - Vote: 8-3 (Ayes: Mahmood, Mandelman, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong, Chan, Chen, Dorsey; Noes: Fielder, Melgar, Walton). Resolution adopted. - Item 25 — Behested payments waiver (HSH) to solicit donations for expanded shelter/homeless services - Supervisor Walton opposed, stating she would not support the Mayor soliciting resources she believed would “oversaturate” District 10 with homelessness impacts. - Supervisor Fielder supported, contrasting HSH’s responsiveness in committee with OEWD/Mayo’s Office on Item 24. - Vote: 10-1 (No: Walton). Resolution adopted. Public Safety / Enforcement Policies - Item 27 — Sideshow misdemeanor fines - Ordinance increasing maximum fine for sideshow misdemeanor convictions from $500 to $1,000. - Supervisor Walton supported for safety but cautioned about disproportionate impacts on people of color and unintended consequences. - Passed on first reading without objection. - Item 28 — Vending permit enforcement for theft-targeted merchandise - Ordinance authorizing warnings/infractions/misdemeanors and fines up to $1,000 for vending certain theft-targeted merchandise without a permit; conforming Port Code. - Supervisor Fielder expressed support and credited collaboration with the Mission Street Vendors Association. - Passed on first reading without objection. - Item 29 — Drug activity enforcement/intervention near youth-serving sites - Resolution urging SFPD to implement a plan to address drug use/suspected drug activity, especially within 250 feet of parks/playgrounds/schools/youth centers. - Supervisor Fielder supported amendments adding a “whole-of-government” response (DEM/DPH referrals to detox, crisis stabilization, treatment). - Adopted without objection. Community & Governance Items - Item 26 — Dogpatch & NW Potrero Hill Green Benefit District administration agreement - Term Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2040. - Vote: 11-0; adopted. - Item 30 — Roxy Theater liquor license (Type 69) - Resolution finding “public convenience or necessity” for a beer & wine theater license at 3117 16th Street, requesting ABC conditions. - Adopted without objection. - Items 31–33 — Assessment Appeals Board appointments - AAB 1: Appointed Jeffrey Jonathan Morris and Nicholas Goldman (terms ending Sept. 4, 2028). - AAB 2: Reappointed John Lee, Mervyn Conlon, Susan Elizabeth Miller (terms ending Sept. 4, 2028). - AAB 3: Appointed Franco Sorelli, James Reynolds, Christine Nelson (terms ending Sept. 4, 2028). - Approved without objection. Special Order (2:30 PM) — Commendations - Commendation: Dr. Jian Zhang (Chinese Hospital) - Presented by Supervisor Chen recognizing Dr. Zhang’s 3+ decades at Chinese Hospital (joined in 1991; CEO since 2017). - Speakers highlighted Dr. Zhang’s leadership during COVID-19 and culturally competent, multilingual community health response; Dr. Zhang noted Chinese Hospital’s 126-year history and emphasized access for uninsured/low-income patients. - Former Mayor Willie Brown and DPH Director Daniel Tsai spoke in support. - Dr. Zhang stated December 2 was declared “Dr. Jian Zhang Day” (as stated during remarks). - Commendation: Mark Mazza (Department of Emergency Management), Neighborhood Street Team Manager - Presented by Supervisor Dorsey; speakers described his extensive on-street engagement (including “sometimes 50 miles a week” walking) and post–Tenderloin Lincoln Center closure reorganization into four zones with 7-day coverage. - Mark Mazza emphasized coordinated work with social services and law enforcement and the motto: meeting people where they are, but “we can no longer leave them where they are.” Special Order (3:00 PM) — Committee of the Whole Hearing (Item 34): DOJ Police Reform Update - Purpose: Update on implementation of 272 U.S. DOJ recommendations (2016 report) for SFPD reforms. - SFPD presentation (Aja Steeves, Policy Development Division Manager; with Deputy Chief Nicole Jones): - Reported 263 recommendations in “substantial compliance,” with 9 pending. - Stated 8 of the 9 pending items directly depend on implementing a data dashboard (performance evaluations, supervisory accountability, metrics/trends, supervisor training; one indirectly related). - Described actions/needs: - Centralized SFPD data teams under Director of Crime Strategies (July/August 2025). - Drafting a new Data Management Department General Order (DGO) to codify data lifecycle standards; noted policy update timelines of 225–445 business days plus possible 90-day community engagement cycle. - Recruiting a CIO; stated a new job posting was expected “in the next couple of weeks” with nationwide recruitment. - Seeking a new dashboard vendor after determining the prior vendor could not meet department needs. - Supervisor questions and concerns: - Supervisor Walton asked about racial disproportionality in stops; SFPD discussed enhanced data collection and QADR reporting but did not provide updated disproportionality figures during the hearing. - Supervisor Fielder asked about data integrity and prior incidents of inaccurate stop reporting; SFPD said the prior case had consequences and described auditing and adding an incident report checkbox to reinforce documentation. - Supervisor Dorsey asked about automating traffic enforcement; SFPD discussed potential expansions (beyond red light and speed cameras) but noted California’s constraints. - Public testimony (two speakers): - One speaker alleged broad governmental misconduct unrelated to the specific reform dashboard/content. - Another speaker suggested exploring selling downtown property to the Ohlone tribe for a casino; framed as commentary connected to the land acknowledgment. - Action: - Motion to continue the hearing to May 12, 2026. - Vote: 11-0; continued. Committee Reports — Land Use & Transportation Committee - Item 35 — Large Residence SUD changes (Central Neighborhoods/Corona Heights) - Ordinance expanding Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD boundaries; deleting Corona Heights Large Residence SUD and merging it. - Vote: 11-0; passed on first reading. Major Housing/Zoning Package — “Family Housing Zoning Program” / “Housing Choice San Francisco” (Items 36–38) - Package description (as read into the record): - Item 36: General Plan amendments across multiple area plans/elements to implement family housing zoning guidance (heights, density, design, etc.). - Item 37: Zoning map amendments to implement family zoning plan (use districts, height/bulk changes, adding parcels to SFMTA SUD; LCP changes). - Item 38: Planning Code amendments creating the Housing Choice San Francisco program, a new Residential Transit-Oriented Commercial District, revised parking/curb cuts, SFMTA SUD, senior housing open space/bike parking reductions, and other changes. - Key Supervisor positions (selected): - Chair Melgar supported as a corrective to the 1978 downzoning, describing equity impacts and the need to meet state compliance. - Supervisor Sauter supported; opposed late amendments; argued the plan pairs tenant protections with housing growth and warned of builders’ remedy impacts. - Supervisor Mahmood strongly opposed last-minute amendments as risking state compliance; cited Planning Department warning that HCD found the plan “just above” capacity requirements and that changes reducing capacity or adding constraints risk decertification. - Supervisor Chan offered a last-minute amendment to extend demolition protections to all rent-controlled units (not only buildings with 3+ rent-controlled units), stated he still could not support the overall package even if amended. - Supervisor Walton opposed the overall plan, calling it state-driven “bullying,” arguing it lacked financing/project specificity, and warning of displacement risk. - Supervisor Chen opposed, stating he supported housing but believed equity/affordability amendments were not sufficiently adopted; cited constituent opposition and concerns about family-sized unit production. - Supervisor Wong supported, emphasizing need for west-side housing options and avoiding Sacramento dictating zoning. - Supervisor Fielder supported Chan’s amendment and stated she would vote no if it failed, citing concerns about rent-controlled tenants and displacement dynamics. - Chan amendment vote (to Item 38) - Outcome: Failed 4-7. - Ayes: Fielder, Walton, Chan, Chen. - Noes: Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong, Dorsey. - Final vote on Items 36–38 (first reading) - Passed 7-4. - Ayes: Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Wong, Dorsey. - Noes: Fielder, Walton, Chan, Chen. Rules Committee Reports - Item 39 — Entertainment Zone change - Ordinance eliminating the Folsom Street Entertainment Zone and creating the West SoMa Entertainment Zone; affirming CEQA determination. - Vote: 11-0; passed on first reading. - Item 40 — Board of Appeals appointment - Motion approving Board President Mandelman’s nomination of Robin Abad Acabello to the Board of Appeals (term ending July 1, 2026). - Approved without objection. Public Comments & Testimony (General) - Comments included: - A speaker criticized the Family Zoning plan and distributed printed materials alleging severe misconduct (claims were not substantiated in the meeting record). - Library Users Association (Peter Warfield) promoted the film The Librarians (opening Dec. 4 at the Roxy) and criticized SFPL as insufficiently critical of tech/AI and overly focused on electronic materials. - A resident expressed safety concerns about access to their building and unwanted entry (no specific Board action requested). - Additional speakers included a proposal for enhanced QR-code-based visitor information for major events and individual statements on personal hardship/safety. Adoption Without Committee Reference (Items 43–47) - Items 43, 45, 46 adopted on first appearance (unanimous): vote 11-0. - Item 44 (Stop Ballroom Bribery Act resolution) was severed then adopted without objection after remarks by Supervisor Chan supporting federal restrictions/transparency to prevent pay-to-play. - Item 47 sent to committee at Supervisor Walton’s request. Key Outcomes - Supervisor seating/appointment recognized: Alan Wong appointed to District 4 (Mayor Lurie communication dated Dec. 1, 2025). - Appropriations/contract actions: - $4.5M elections appropriation (Nov. 2025 special election) passed (Item 19). - HIV services agreement extended to June 30, 2031 with $13.4M total (Item 20). - $50,000 total for SFPUC easements (Item 21). - $637,000 FEMA grant accepted retroactively (Item 22). - $5.8M Laguna Honda settlement authorized (Item 23). - Behested payments waivers: - Downtown revitalization waiver adopted 8-3 (Item 24). - HSH shelter/homeless services solicitation waiver adopted 10-1 (Item 25). - Policy changes advanced: - Sideshow fine maximum increased to $1,000 (first reading). - Vending enforcement/fines up to $1,000 for specified merchandise without permits (first reading). - SFPD reform oversight: reported 263/272 DOJ recommendations in substantial compliance; remaining 9 tied to data dashboard/CIO/vendor/data governance work; hearing continued to May 12, 2026 (vote 11-0). - Housing/Zoning: Major Family Housing Zoning/Housing Choice SF ordinances (Items 36–38) passed on first reading 7-4; late amendment to expand rent-control demolition exclusion failed 4-7. - Entertainment Zone: Folsom Street EZ eliminated; West SoMa EZ created (Item 39) passed 11-0. - Adjournments in memoriam: - Wathana Sop (passed Nov. 5, born Jan. 25, 1970). - Claude, the albino alligator (California Academy of Sciences).

The Rules Committee (Chair Supervisor Shimon Walton, Vice Chair Supervisor Cheryl Sherrill, and Board President Rafael Mandelman) met on December 1, 2025 (morning meeting; exact start/end time not stated) and advanced three items to the full Board, including creation of a Reparations Fund and establishment of a new West SOMA Entertainment Zone. One mayoral nomination item was continued to the call of the chair due to absence of a representative. Items approved were noted as expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors agenda on December 9, 2025 unless otherwise stated; the Board of Appeals nomination was stated to be forwarded for December 2, 2025. Discussion Items - Ordinance: Establish the San Francisco Reparations Fund (Administrative Code amendment) - Sponsor presentation (Chair Shimon Walton, Supervisor): Described the African American Reparations Advisory Committee’s work and stated the committee produced “over 100 recommendations.” He explained the ordinance would create a Reparations Fund to receive legally available monies that are appropriated or donated to support and implement recommendations in the San Francisco Reparations Plan. He emphasized the fund does not require the City to expend monies, and said it could receive funds via donations or optional business tax refunds. Walton stated the Human Rights Commission (HRC) would administer the fund and develop criteria (aligned with the committee’s qualifications) to prioritize recommendations. - Agency overview (Mowuli Tugbeño, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission): Thanked the advisory committee and HRC staff; stated the report documented historic harms and ongoing inequities (including disparities in mortality/morbidity, economic mobility, incarceration, education, and housing). He emphasized the plan included an “additional 110 recommendations” spanning policy reform, community investment, health, education, housing, and cultural preservation. - Committee leadership testimony (Eric McDonnell, Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee): Expressed strong support for creating the Reparations Fund as a mechanism to mobilize private sector, philanthropic, and community investment. He described the committee’s multi-year process (beginning June 2021) and said the plan includes three overarching recommendations: (1) a formal apology and sustained systemic investment, (2) creation of an independent office of reparations, and (3) formation of a reparations stakeholder authority. - Additional testimony (Rev. Amos Brown, former Supervisor; also referenced service on the State Reparations Committee): Supported reparations and urged moving from apology to “substance,” emphasizing restoration and revitalization of the Fillmore/“Harlem of the West,” and that “there’s the money” needed for reparations. - Ordinance: Replace the Folsom Street Entertainment Zone with the “West Soma Entertainment Zone” (Administrative Code amendment + CEQA determination affirmed) - Sponsor representative (Brian Dahl, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Matt Dorsey): Presented the proposal to eliminate the existing Folsom Street Entertainment Zone and create a new West SOMA zone across specified SOMA streets/segments (as read into the record). Stated the zone would allow to-go beverages and support nightlife corridors (including Folsom and 11th), elevate events including the Folsom Street Fair and Barrison Street Fair, and help neighborhood vibrancy and small businesses. Noted the Soma West Community Benefit District and the Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District agreed to lead the zone if implemented. Representatives from OEWD Nightlife Initiatives, the CBD, and the Cultural District attended primarily to answer questions. - Motion: Board of Appeals appointment — Robin Abad-Kubilo (term ending July 1, 2026) - Nominating official (President Rafael Mandelman): Presented Robin Abad-Kubilo’s background: 10 years in the Planning Department, work leading the Shared Spaces program during the pandemic, and recent work in Oakland on permitting reforms; also described volunteer/board involvement with LGBTQ, film, and civic organizations. - Department testimony (Julie Lamar, Executive Director, Board of Appeals): Supported the nomination, stated the Board of Appeals had a vacancy since September (year not specified in the transcript), and said another commissioner was needed to effectively serve the public. - Motion: Successor Agency Commission — Mayor’s nomination of Masha Hakimai (term ending November 3, 2028) - Committee action (Chair Walton): Moved to continue the item to the call of the chair because the representative could not attend. Public Comments & Testimony - On the Reparations Fund: - Multiple speakers expressed support for establishing the fund and urged moving from apology to action and resourcing. - Salah Hakuya Chandler (identified as an abolitionist/social justice advocate and part of a Hebrew cultural community) described advocacy for reparations and referenced certified letters sent to state and local officials. - Dale Seymour (Tenderloin): Urged the committee to listen to public testimony; said harms are ongoing (not only historical) and stated he did not want an apology, but action. - Daniel Landry (former task force member): Thanked Supervisor Walton and urged the public and officials to read the report (described as “400 pages”); referenced displacement/redevelopment impacts. - Tyree Pond (Bayview Hunters Point Coordinating Council): Supported the fund and framed reparations as accountability for environmental racism, displacement, and economic exclusion. - Leah McGeever (District 6): Supported creating the fund and urged immediate steps (e.g., housing and grocery access); criticized drug policies as racist/anti-Black and referenced the killing of Banco Brown as a harm needing prevention. - Jessica Trubowicz (Jewish Community Relations Council): Expressed solidarity and support; described the fund as a necessary building block. - Renard Monroe (Executive Director, Youth First): Supported the fund as a means of “repair,” emphasizing access and opportunity. - Additional speakers (including Leticia Irving, Tiffany Carter, Shaquille O’Kane, Vanessa Banks, Erica Scott, and others) supported reparations, raised concerns about displacement and the Fillmore, called for City funding and follow-through, and emphasized education and economic mobility. - On the West SOMA Entertainment Zone: - Leah McGeever (District 6): Expressed opposition/concern, arguing entertainment zones are offensive in the context of enforcement-focused drug policy and treatment of homeless and poor residents. - Bob Goldfarb (Executive Director, Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District): Expressed support, stating the zone would help activate the neighborhood, support businesses/communities, and reduce crime. - On the Board of Appeals nomination: - Julie Lamar (Board of Appeals Executive Director): Spoke in support and emphasized operational need due to a vacancy. Key Outcomes - Reparations Fund ordinance: Recommended to the full Board. - Vote: 3-0 (Sherrill Aye, Mandelman Aye, Walton Aye). - West SOMA Entertainment Zone ordinance: Recommended to the full Board as a committee report. - Vote: 3-0 (Sherrill Aye, Mandelman Aye, Walton Aye). - Board of Appeals nomination (Robin Abad-Kubilo): Motion amended to remove “rejecting” language and forwarded as amended to the full Board as a committee report (stated for consideration on December 2, 2025). - Vote: 3-0 (Sherrill Aye, Mandelman Aye, Walton Aye). - Successor Agency Commission nomination (Masha Hakimai): Continued to the call of the chair due to the representative’s absence. - Vote: 3-0 (Sherrill Aye, Mandelman Aye, Walton Aye). The committee adjourned after concluding the four items.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Land Use & Transportation Committee met on December 1, 2025 (regular meeting) and advanced several land use and tenant protection measures. Key actions included: (1) recommending approval of a Building Code change setting a 365-day building permit application expiration timeline (2–1 vote); (2) approving amendments and recommending approval of an inclusionary housing alternative tied to voluntary rent control in targeted west-side/high-resource areas (3–0); (3) adopting substantive amendments to the Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) and continuing the item one week to December 8, 2025 (3–0); and (4) forwarding an expansion of the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD (3–0). The Committee also advanced the “Family Housing Zoning Program / Housing Choice San Francisco Program” package (items 5–7 and 9) with amendments and a positive recommendation (2–1), and tabled a duplicated ordinance vehicle file (item 8) (2–1). Discussion Items - Building permit expiration timing (Item 1; sponsor: Supervisor Bilal Mahmood) - Proposal (project description): Amend the Building Code so certain building permit applications expire within 365 days of submittal, and affirm the CEQA determination. - Supervisor Cheyenne Chen (Vice Chair) position: Expressed support for reducing red tape, but raised concern that displaced tenants’ timelines could be harmed if developers can extend timelines while tenant benefits run out; cited a maximum of 42 months of relocation payments under standards referenced in the Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance (which she sponsored). She stated that without amendments aligning timelines, she would vote no. - Supervisor Mahmood position: Argued the ordinance is not in opposition to the Tenant Protection Ordinance; stated the ordinance applies only when there is no demonstrated progress and does not change the existing three-year window for obtaining permits after entitlement. - DBI (Tate Hanna, Legislative Affairs Manager) project context: Said the proportion of projects affected in the way described by Supervisor Chen was “relatively small,” noting most permits are over-the-counter and completed within a year, and DBI has historically been “relatively generous with extensions.” - Inclusionary housing alternative via voluntary rent control + land dedication (Item 2; sponsor: Chair Myrna Melgar) - Proposal (project description): Amend the Planning Code to allow the City to waive the inclusionary housing fee and other requirements outside the Priority Equity Geography Special Use District, in exchange for a sponsor agreement to subject all units to rent control; and allow projects outside the SUD to comply with inclusionary by dedicating land to the City (with findings). - Chair Melgar position: Supported rent control as a stability tool; described this as a fourth compliance path (in targeted rezoning areas) where a project can opt into rent control “from the get-go” rather than providing on-site BMR units, which she stated may be advantageous in a “very high interest rate environment” because affordability accrues over time. - Supervisor Chen position: Supported the concept but highlighted tradeoffs: units would be market-rate at initial occupancy and waiving fees requires replacement affordable housing funding strategies. Supported a more modest-scale approach and welcomed amendments narrowing the policy. - Planning Department / Planning Commission (Veronica Flores) report: Planning Commission (Oct. 9, 2025) recommended approval unanimously with modifications, including prohibiting condo conversions of new units and tightening land dedication requirements. - Amendments adopted (project description): - Limited waiver applicability to specified districts in well-resourced neighborhoods with a 65-foot or less height limit. - Prohibited subdivision/condo conversion of projects using the rent-control option. - Required land dedication to accommodate 35% or greater of potential units relative to the principal project site. - Added reporting so new units produced through the waiver are reflected in housing inventory/registry (coordination between Planning and the Rent Board). - Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) amendments (Item 3; sponsor: Supervisor Cheyenne Chen; additional amendment by Chair Melgar) - Proposal (project description, as read by the clerk): Strengthen demolition replacement requirements, relocation assistance (with additional protections for lower-income tenants), conditional use criteria for demolition, tenant harassment hearing procedures, disclosures and buyout agreements, notice of intent to withdraw units, and other changes/clarifications. - Supervisor Chen amendments (project description): - Demolition definition / triggers in Planning Code §317: Defined “demolition” for purposes of triggering protections; refined thresholds including major alterations involving removal of 50% or more of the sum of front and rear faces and 50% or more of horizontal elements (measured by square footage of surface area). - Clarified “residential merger” as combining two or more units (including creating an open connection). - Struck language allowing Planning to reduce numeric criteria by up to 20%. - Treated infilled exterior openings and certain wall removals as demolition; treated building elevation (regardless of height) as removal of horizontal elements. - Added a reporting requirement for analysis to be reported to the Planning Commission. - Updated conditional use criteria to align with citywide unit mix standards, clarifying that a project of five units or more increases the number of two-or-more-bedroom units on site. - Fire/safety hazard gap: ensured residents displaced by events such as fire are treated as “existing occupants” for right of first refusal/return if demolition occurs and the landlord applies to rebuild within five years. - Chair Melgar amendment (project description): Added disclosures so the City is aware when an owner filing an Ellis Act eviction also intends to demolish, to better understand interactions between demolitions (including under SB 330) and the Ellis Act. Public Comments & Testimony - On the TPO (Item 3): - Representatives connected to the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District expressed appreciation and emphasized the importance of protecting rent-controlled units for keeping LGBTQ residents in San Francisco. - Race and Equity in All Planning Coalition / SF Anti-Displacement Coalition speakers expressed support for strengthening the TPO, urged additional amendments (including making compliance with the City’s buyout program mandatory), and thanked supervisors and staff. - Young Community Developers and SF Anti-Displacement Coalition speakers requested closing perceived Ellis Act and buyout “loopholes,” and asked for stronger Priority Equity Geography (PEG)-specific demolition/replacement affordability requirements; several urged duplicating the file to allow substantive amendments requiring further Planning Commission review. - Individual residents and caregivers thanked the Committee for strengthening tenant protections. - On the Family Housing Zoning Program / Housing Choice SF (Items 5–9): - Opposition testimony included concerns about speculative redevelopment, loss of rent-controlled housing and neighborhood character, impacts on small businesses, density/height increases (including concerns about Van Ness), and requests for stronger environmental review (including a request for a supplemental EIR rather than reliance on an addendum to a 2002 Housing Element EIR). - Support testimony included support from housing organizations and political clubs (e.g., SPUR, Housing Action Coalition, San Francisco Democratic Party, United Democratic Club) emphasizing the need to increase housing supply and meet state housing obligations. - Several speakers emphasized rent control protections as essential, while others argued the plan insufficiently delivers deeply affordable housing without additional funding. - Statistics cited in testimony: - A speaker described 8,600+ applications for 95 units at an affordable project (730 Stanyan) to illustrate demand. - A small business advocate cited the City’s chief economist estimate that rents may fall only $75–$125 per month. - A resident referenced potential impacts to 20,000 two-unit rent-controlled units, affecting 40,000–60,000 people (depending on household size). Family Housing Zoning Program / Housing Choice SF Package (Items 5–9) - Package description (project description, as read by the clerk): - Amend the General Plan and Planning Code and update zoning/height maps and the Local Coastal Program to implement the Family Housing Zoning Program, including the Housing Choice San Francisco Program; changes included height/density/design guideline adjustments, creating new districts/SUDs, modifying wind requirements (only buildings taller than 85 feet), revising parking/curb-cut requirements, creating a residential transit-oriented commercial district, implementing MTC transit-oriented communities policy, senior housing open space/bike parking reductions, and related changes. - President Rafael Mandelman amendment (historic preservation; discussed and returned from Planning): - Project description: Citywide update to Planning Code §121.7 restricting lot mergers for housing development projects on lots containing qualifying historic buildings unless the project preserves the resource and complies with objective preservation design standards. - Planning Commission (Nov. 20, 2025) modifications summarized by Planning staff (Lisa Chen): - Use the simpler “historic building” definition already in Planning Code §102 (narrowing scope). - Clarify that if preservation design standards conflict with Housing Choice SF modified standards, the local program standards prevail so long as they do not result in demolition. - Limit the lot-merger prohibition to housing development projects (not non-housing projects that continue to go through CEQA/discretionary review). - Supervisor Joel Engardio/Sauter (as stated in transcript: Supervisor “Sauter”) cleanup amendment (commercial replacement incentive): - Project description: Non-substantive clarification allowing splitting larger commercial spaces into multiple smaller ones while maintaining cumulative dimensions/characteristics; made in collaboration with merchants and Planning. - Supervisor Chen position (policy stance): Opposed the zoning package in its current form, describing it as top-down and insufficiently protective against displacement; moved to refer items 5–7 and 9 to the full Board without recommendation (motion failed). - Chair Melgar position (policy stance): Supported advancing the plan; emphasized that demolition controls/tenant protections were being addressed through the separate TPO work and stressed needs for broader affordable housing funding and business protections. Key Outcomes - Item 1 (Building Code permit expiration): Sent to the full Board with a positive recommendation. - Vote: 2–1 (Ayes: Melgar, Mahmood; No: Chen). - Item 2 (Inclusionary alternative via rent control/land dedication): Adopted amendments and sent to the full Board with a positive recommendation. - Vote: 3–0. - Item 3 (Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance amendments): - Adopted substantive amendments (Chen + Melgar). - Vote: 3–0. - Continued to December 8, 2025. - Vote: 3–0. - Item 4 (Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD expansion; Corona Heights SUD merged/deleted): Sent to the full Board with a positive recommendation as a committee report. - Vote: 3–0. - Items 5–9 (Family Housing Zoning Program / Housing Choice SF package): - Adopted technical amendments to Item 9 (Local Coastal Program transmittal resolution) summarizing procedural history/dates (City Attorney changes). - Vote: 3–0. - Adopted amendments to Item 7 incorporating President Mandelman’s historic preservation changes and Supervisor Sauter’s commercial-space cleanup changes. - Vote: 3–0. - Motion to refer Items 5, 6, 7, and 9 to the full Board without recommendation (not as committee reports) failed. - Vote: 1–2 (Aye: Chen; No: Mahmood, Melgar). - Item 8 (duplicated ordinance vehicle): Tabled. - Vote: 2–1 (Ayes: Mahmood, Melgar; No: Chen). - Items 5, 6, and 7: Sent to the full Board as committee reports with positive recommendations. - Item 9: Sent to the full Board with a positive recommendation (not as a committee report). - Vote on combined forwarding motion: 2–1 (Ayes: Mahmood, Melgar; No: Chen). - Next steps noted by the Clerk at the outset: Items acted upon were expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors agenda of December 9, 2025, unless otherwise stated (Item 3 was explicitly continued to December 8, 2025 at committee).

The San Francisco Planning Commission met on Thursday, November 20, 2025 (afternoon session) with 6 commissioners present (President Soh, Vice President Moore, Commissioners Braun, Campbell, Imperial, McGarry) and Commissioner Williams absent. The Commission: (1) continued one conditional use item, (2) adopted prior minutes, (3) certified the SFO Recommended Airport Development Plan (RADP) Final EIR, (4) approved a Treasure Island Bay FC training facility major modification, and (5) issued a split recommendation (4–2) on a Family Zoning Plan-related ordinance amending citywide lot-merger rules on historic properties. Consent Calendar - Continuance (Item 1): 690 Van Ness Avenue Conditional Use Authorization (Case 2025-007879C) - Continued to Dec 11, 2025. - Vote: 6–0. - Adopt Draft Minutes (Item 3): Minutes for Nov 6, 2025. - Vote: 6–0. Department Matters - Director’s Announcements (Item 5): - Reported two recent Fillmore Community Action Plan sessions (one in-person and one virtual). - Family Zoning Plan continues at the Board of Supervisors’ Land Use Committee; still targeting December full Board action, with ongoing coordination with State HCD. - Legislative Affairs Report (Item 6): Summary of recent Board/Land Use actions, including: - Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD expansion (“monster homes”): continued to Dec 1. - Tenant Protection Ordinance (SB 330-related): 32 public commenters, “vast majority” supportive; continued to Dec 1, with some amendments deferred. - Family Zoning Plan: approximately 66 public speakers at Land Use; multiple amendments incorporated or rejected; continued to Dec 1. - Legacy business replacement CU ordinance (previously recommended disapproval by Planning Commission): failed at Board because it received 6 yes votes, short of the 8 required to override the Commission’s General Plan inconsistency determination. - 570 Market Street MND appeal: Board rejected appeal unanimously; project described as a 29-story, 300-foot hotel with 211 rooms. - Historic Preservation Commission note: HPC considered several Legacy Business Registry applications and recommended approval to expand boundaries of the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District. Public Comments & Testimony - General public comment (non-agenda): - Denise Louie (fire prevention advocate) expressed opposition to a proposed 104-foot AT&T antenna at 350 Amber, citing fire hazard concerns and advocating for redundant emergency alert systems and seismic upgrades to fire/police stations. Staff noted the Planning Commission had already approved 350 Amber Street in September. - Kathleen Courtney (Russian Hill Community Association) expressed concern about the pace and long-term impacts of the Family Zoning Plan, referencing neighborhood “vitality,” affordability limitations, and historical displacement (e.g., Fillmore, Japantown). - Hugh Hines (Mission Bernal Merchants Association; architect/CCA professor) described local corridor impacts from concentrated construction and growth, including 450 units of 100% affordable housing recently completed/under construction, potentially up to 1,000 new residents in a 10-block area over 2 years, merchants reporting a 30% year-over-year revenue drop attributed to construction disruption, and concern that 50%–60% of corridor small businesses could be threatened by displacement under SB 79 without mitigations. Discussion Items SFO Recommended Airport Development Plan (RADP) – Final EIR Certification (Item 7) - Recusal: Commissioner Campbell recused due to employment at Gensler (work at SFO and potential pursuit of future SFO scope). Vote to recuse: 6–0. - Project/EIR overview (Planning + SFO): - RADP described as a long-range landside development plan (triggered by demand over decades) with no runway expansion and no changes to flight paths (FAA jurisdiction). - Examples included: new Boarding Area H, a central multimodal hub/garage replacement (existing garage described as seismically deficient), and a potential maintenance hangar for up to two additional wide-body aircraft. - SFO stated RADP would be funded by airport revenues (and some federal funding for eligible projects). SFO reported an annual service payment of $58 million to the City from airport revenues in FY 2024–25. - CEQA process: Draft EIR published Apr 16, 2025; comment period ended Jun 2, 2025. - 33 individuals/agencies/organizations commented. - Post-close letters received from concerned Palo Alto residents (Nov 12, 2025) and the City of Palo Alto (Nov 19, 2025) requesting withholding certification/recirculation; staff concluded these raised no new environmental issues beyond what had been addressed. - Impact findings: all significant impacts mitigated to less-than-significant, except for significant and unavoidable operational air quality impacts. - Alternatives analyzed included No Project, Reduced Development (removing Boarding Area H, Main Hall expansion, and hangar to eliminate the significant/unavoidable air quality impacts), and Boarding Area H-only. - Public comment on Item 7: none. - Commission discussion: - Commissioners expressed satisfaction that the Final EIR and responses were adequate; asked about monitoring/mitigation implementation, with Planning staff describing the MMRP process and Planning Department review/verification prior to construction and during operations. - Decision: Certified the Final EIR. - Vote: 5–0 (with Commissioner Campbell recused). Treasure Island Bay FC Practice Facility – Major Modification (Item 8) - Recusal: Vice President Moore recused due to retirement payment connection to SOM (D4Ds prepared by SOM). Vote to recuse: 5–0. - Request: Major modification to Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Design for Development facade transparency standard. - D4D standard: 65% transparency required. - Proposed: 13.9% transparency along street-facing facade. - Rationale (staff + sponsor): privacy/security needs for professional athletes (National Women’s Soccer League team Bay FC). - Project description (as presented): - One-story athletic training building and three soccer practice fields within Treasure Island Open Space zoning area envisioned as a multi-use sports park. - Sponsor stated community commitments including local hiring connections via DevCon and One Treasure Island workforce development, volunteering, youth clinics, and plans for a girls-only soccer league with the Boys & Girls Clubs (via partner Visa). - Architect described 24,000 sq. ft. mass-timber facility, landscape buffer, and materials intended to fit a marine/driftwood aesthetic. - Public comment: - One Treasure Island representative expressed support, citing Bay FC’s engagement and youth programming focus. - Staff reported 6 letters of support and 0 letters in opposition. - Commission discussion: - Commissioners expressed support, citing unique facility typology, material quality, landscaping mitigation for reduced transparency, and excitement for Treasure Island activation. - Clarified: a portion of the site/diagonal-grid area would be used temporarily (e.g., parking) but intended to be restored later; discussion also touched on future grocery store planning on Treasure Island. - Decision: Approved the major modification. - Vote: 5–0 (with Vice President Moore recused). Family Zoning Plan – Planning Code Text Amendments (Duplicate Ordinance re: Historic Lot Mergers) (Item 9) - Context/timeline (staff): - Item was a duplicate ordinance (File 251072) referred back to the Commission from the Board of Supervisors process. - Upcoming deadlines noted: - Dec 19, 2025: Charter deadline—General Plan amendments deemed approved if Board takes no action. - Jan 31, 2026: State deadline for full rezoning adoption. - Staff emphasized the Commission had already acted on the broader Family Zoning Plan previously; this hearing was focused on the re-referred amendment. - Proposal (as described): - Would amend Planning Code Section 121.7 to prohibit lot mergers citywide on lots containing certain historic resources, unless the project preserves the resource and complies with preservation design standards. - Planning Department recommendation: Approve with modifications, including: 1. Replace the ordinance’s expanded historic-resource list with reference to the existing Planning Code definition of “historic buildings” (Section 102) for clarity and to avoid constraining sites without known historic resources. 2. Clarify that where preservation design standards conflict with Local Program/Housing Choice SF modified standards, the Local Program standards prevail so long as they do not result in demolition (to preserve incentives and avoid legal ambiguity). 3. Clarify the lot-merger prohibition applies only to “housing development projects” as defined under state law (Housing Accountability Act), to avoid unnecessary constraints for projects already subject to discretionary review/CEQA. 4. (Not a code change) Continue evaluating preservation design standards after more implementation experience. - Board President Mandelman’s office (Calvin Ho): - Supported Modification 1 (definition change). - Not supportive of Modifications 2 and 3 at that time; stated there had not been enough time for the supervisor (who was out of the country) to fully review/discuss the reasoning. - “Fine with” the general forward-looking evaluation point. - Public comment on Item 9: - Paul Wormer expressed strong criticism of the broader plan’s affordability outcomes and inclusionary-fee mechanics, arguing the process could be “gamed” and asserting upzoning would encourage expensive units. - Additional speakers expressed opposition/concern about the broader Family Zoning Plan, focusing on building heights, sunlight/shadow impacts, and transparency of public communications. - Commission discussion highlights: - Commissioners sought clarity on preservation terminology (e.g., what qualifies as historic/eligible) and how the lot-merger restriction would work for adaptive reuse. - Staff and preservation leadership described an accelerated effort to complete SF Survey with an expressed two-year fast-track and triage focus on likely development areas. - Commissioners discussed the relationship between the Local Program’s modified standards and preservation design standards, using an example conflict (e.g., a front addition setback standard). - Decision/Recommendation to Board of Supervisors: - Motion: recommend approval of the ordinance with staff modifications 1–3. - Vote: 4–2 (Ayes: Soh, Braun, Campbell, McGarry; Noes: Imperial, Moore). Key Outcomes - 690 Van Ness Ave CU (Case 2025-007879C): continued to Dec 11, 2025 (6–0). - Adopted minutes (Nov 6, 2025): (6–0). - SFO RADP Final EIR certified: significant and unavoidable operational air quality impact acknowledged; otherwise mitigated to less-than-significant (5–0, with Commissioner Campbell recused). - Treasure Island Bay FC practice facility major modification approved: facade transparency reduced 65% → 13.9%; staff reported 6 support letters, 0 opposition (5–0, with Vice President Moore recused). - Family Zoning Plan-related lot merger ordinance (File 251072): recommended approval with staff modifications 1–3, passing 4–2. - Meeting adjourned with notice of Thanksgiving break the following week.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Government Audit and Oversight Committee met on November 20, 2025 (regular meeting), chaired by Supervisor Jackie Fielder, with Vice Chair Janie Sauter and Supervisor Cheryl Sherrill present. The committee considered two behested payment ordinance waiver resolutions (for homelessness services fundraising and downtown/economic revitalization fundraising), approved a 15-year management agreement for the Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District, and advanced a block of settlements/claims to the full Board. Items acted upon were expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors agenda on December 2, 2025 (as announced by the clerk). Public Comments & Testimony - Taylor Jackson (intern for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas; seated member of Kansas City’s Planning Council) expressed support for the behested payment waiver related to temporary shelter and homeless services (Item 1). - No public comment was offered on Items 2–12. Discussion Items - Item 1 — HSH behested payment waiver for donations to expand temporary shelter and homeless services - Presenter: Shireen McSpadden, Executive Director, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) (with Deputy Director Emily Cohen and Dylan Schneider available). - Purpose/need: McSpadden requested an extension of the behested payment waiver for HSH leadership to solicit donations, stating it is necessary to coordinate philanthropic partnerships. - Statistics cited: McSpadden stated the 2024 Point-in-Time Count found 8,323 people experiencing homelessness, and that 52% were unsheltered. - Examples cited of prior waiver use (project descriptions): - Participation in fundraising/investment strategy conversations for the Mayor’s “Breaking the Cycle” initiative, which McSpadden stated launched with $37.5 million in private seed funding. - Support for Rafael House Family Shelter expansion, resulting in 24 new family shelter beds contracted with HSH in fall 2025. - System-wide case management training funded through Tipping Point. - A family homelessness prevention pilot for which McSpadden stated $11 million was secured for an 18-month pilot to assist 1,500 families, develop a coordinated prevention system, and build a dedicated data platform. - Interested parties discussed: McSpadden referenced partners including Tipping Point Community and Housing Accelerator Fund, and also mentioned conversations with CrankStart and Schwab, noting uncertainty can exist about whether entities qualify as “interested parties,” and HSH aims to act with caution. - Supervisor questions/remarks: - Vice Chair Sauter expressed appreciation, specifically noting Rafael House as a District 3 partner. - Chair Fielder asked whether all interested parties would be included in HSH’s reporting; McSpadden indicated they would, and referenced a backup list submitted with the request. - Reporting/administration: McSpadden stated HSH must report donor name, amount, and interested-party relationship, with reports due within 60 days after the waiver’s expiration; she stated the report for the previous waiver was due by December 15. - Item 2 — Six-month behested payment waiver for the Mayor’s Office and OEWD to solicit donations for economic revitalization - Presenter: Crezia Tano, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD). - Fundraising figures (as stated): - Tano stated that through the San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation, more than $50 million had been committed to downtown recovery. - Tano further stated that as of November 19, payments received under the waiver totaled $6.2 million (clarifying later this reflected donations where city staff were actively engaged). - Program areas described (project descriptions): Safety, cleanliness, events/activations, business support, and public realm improvements. Examples included Market Street safety ambassadors (near Embarcadero and Montgomery BART), power washing near Moscone and along specified corridors, and events such as Downtown First Thursdays and holiday events including Winter Walk and Let’s Glow. - Supervisor comments/questions: - Supervisor Sherrill cited progress indicators and concerns about remaining gaps versus pre-pandemic levels, including stating convention-related hotel bookings were “up 60%” to about 650,000 but below a pre-pandemic average of about 850,000; Sherrill also referenced a potential future $1 billion budget deficit and the importance of downtown tax revenue. - Chair Fielder pressed for a list of specific interested parties solicited under the prior waiver and anticipated under the new waiver, and asked how the committee could assess “appearance of impropriety” without that information. Tano said she did not have the full list on hand and indicated the Mayor’s ethics secretary tracks it; she offered to provide information later and/or via briefing, but could not guarantee a memo would be filed before full Board consideration. - Chair Fielder expressed disappointment that a Mayor’s Office representative (e.g., ethics officer) was not present to answer questions. - Motion to continue: Chair Fielder moved to continue Item 2 to the call of the chair; the motion failed 1–2 (Fielder Aye; Sauter No; Sherrill No). - Item 3 — Agreement for administration/management of Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District (GBD), 2026–2040 - Presenters: Esther Lee (Government Affairs Liaison, San Francisco Public Works) and Donovan Lacey (Executive Director, Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill GBD). - Project description: Approval of a 15-year management agreement for the property-based business improvement district/green benefit district term January 1, 2026–December 31, 2040; Lee stated the district renewal had been approved by the Board on July 22, 2025. - District performance metrics cited: Lacey stated that since 2015 the GBD expanded green space from 2 acres to 7 acres, and that it leveraged $5 million in assessment dollars into more than $16 million in public/private funds and grants over 10 years. - Supervisor remarks: Vice Chair Sauter expressed support and described the GBD as a positive model. Consent Calendar - Items 4–12: Five ordinances and four resolutions authorizing/approving settlement of lawsuits and unlitigated claims against the City (heard and voted as a block). Key Outcomes - Item 1 (HSH behested payment waiver): - Committee adopted an amendment adding reporting requirements to the Board 60 days after waiver expiration (vote 3–0). - Forwarded to the full Board with a positive recommendation (vote 3–0). - Item 2 (Mayor/OEWD economic revitalization behested payment waiver): - Motion to continue to the call of the chair failed (vote 1–2). - Committee adopted an amendment adding reporting requirements to the Board 60 days after waiver expiration (vote 3–0). - Forwarded to the full Board with a positive recommendation (vote 2–1; Sauter Aye, Sherrill Aye, Fielder No). - Item 3 (Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill GBD management agreement, 2026–2040): Forwarded to the full Board with a positive recommendation (vote 3–0). - Items 4–12 (settlements/claims block): Forwarded to the full Board with a positive recommendation (vote 3–0).

The Budget and Finance Committee met on November 19, 2025 (Chair Connie Chan, Vice Chair Matt Dorsey, Member Bala Mahmood) to review four fiscal items involving elections reimbursement appropriations, an SFPUC easement agreement revision, a Department of Public Health (DPH) contract amendment for HIV-related rental subsidies, and a retroactive FEMA grant acceptance for the Fire Department’s new training facility/EOC. All items were forwarded to the full Board with positive recommendations on 3-0 votes. The Clerk noted that, due to Thanksgiving week, items acted on were expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors agenda on December 2, 2025. Discussion Items - Item 1 — Department of Elections: State reimbursement appropriation ($4.5M) for November 2025 special election (Prop. 50) - Department presentation (John Nords, Director of Elections): Requested authority to appropriate about $4.5 million in state funds to reimburse City costs for conducting the November 4, 2025 statewide special election. Final actual costs were not yet complete; the department must report final costs to the Secretary of State by February 20, 2026. Any remaining state funds may be applied toward the June 2, 2026 statewide election. - BLA report (Nick Menard): Stated the ordinance appropriates state revenue not included in the Elections budget; referenced the November 4, 2025 special election related to Proposition 50 and noted that unspent funds can be used for the next statewide election. Recommended approval. - Committee discussion: Chair Chan asked about potential savings that could be applied to June 2026; Elections indicated staffing-related savings may be possible but final costs were not yet set. - Item 2 — SFPUC: Revised easement purchase/sale terms with Sunol Glen Unified School District (not to exceed $50,000) - Request: Approve revised terms and authorize execution of a purchase and sale agreement and easement deeds to acquire: - an approximately 4,008 sq ft perpetual easement for an underground water pipeline, and - an approximately 34,834 sq ft temporary construction easement, - on/near 11601 Main Street, Sutherland, CA (Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel Block referenced), - for $35,000 plus $5,000 administrative fee and up to $10,000 closing costs (total not to exceed $50,000). - Department presentation (Dina Brazil, SFPUC Right-of-Way Manager): Explained the agreement had previously been recommended/approved in late 2024, but subsequent school district leadership changes led the district to request form changes. One change materially increased City obligations: Section 8 indemnification shifted from seller-only indemnity to a mutual indemnity (narrowing the seller’s obligations and adding City indemnification). SFPUC consulted Risk Management and stated the revised indemnity is reasonable and within typical practice. Project context: pipeline alignment was shifted north to avoid removing a mature tree; construction scheduling aimed to avoid student presence and preserve outdoor education/play areas. - Committee discussion: Chair Chan asked for clarification on Section 8; SFPUC confirmed this indemnity change was the only material change requiring Board approval and noted the City’s contractor indemnifies the City under the construction contract. - Item 3 — DPH: Contract amendment with Catholic Charities for HIV rental subsidies (total not to exceed $13.4M through 2031) - Request: Approve Amendment No. 1 to extend the term by 5 years (to June 30, 2031) and increase the contract by approximately $7.3 million to a total not to exceed approximately $13,426,414 (term stated as July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2031). - DPH presentation: Stated the contract provides rental subsidies to low-income San Franciscans with HIV and that DPH agreed with BLA recommendations and began revising the budget and performance objectives. - BLA report (Nick Menard): Explained the amendment extends from June 2026 to June 2031 and increases contract value from about $6.1M to $13.4M. Reported the program provides about $450/month to approximately 154 households per year, funded by the General Fund. BLA recommendations included (1) considering shifting some indirect cost recovery to rental subsidies to align with other City rental-subsidy contracts, and (2) clarifying definitions of performance metrics. BLA also suggested this could be an opportunity to harmonize rental-subsidy performance metrics across departments (DPH, HSH, Adult Probation) because definitions vary. - Committee discussion: - Chair Chan asked how performance is tracked; DPH described a required database for Ryan White/federal reporting (HIV Care Connect), supplemented by chart review for some elements; DPH stated contract monitoring is conducted via annual on-site monitoring/audits with the Business Office of Contract Compliance. - DPH described updated performance objective language: - Changing a target to stabilize housing for greater than 80% of participants within less than six months to 90%; DPH stated the contract year performance was 100%. - Revising a metric denominator to focus on recipients receiving the subsidy at the start of the contract year; DPH stated the provider’s recalculated performance was 97.3% under the revised definition. - Member Mahmood asked about the 100% success rate; Beth Neri (Assistant Director, HIV Health Services) added that after rerunning the 2023–2024 data with exclusions for new clients, Catholic Charities achieved 22 out of 22 on certain metrics. She noted 100% may be realistic for some measures given the program’s intake/income verification requirements and rapid housing connections, while also suggesting consideration of more challenging metrics. - Item 4 — Fire Department: Retroactive FEMA grant acceptance ($637k) for new training facility/EOC (Aug 1, 2024–Apr 20, 2027) - Request: Retroactively authorize the Fire Department to accept and expend approximately $637,000 (stated as $637,200) from FEMA via the California Office of Emergency Services, for the performance period August 1, 2024 through April 20, 2027, and waive indirect costs. - Department presentation (Mark Corso, Fire Department Finance & Planning): Described the grant as part of a FEMA Emergency Operations Center program supporting emergency readiness/coordination. Funds will support an Emergency Operations Center component within the Fire Department’s new training facility (project underway with DPW). He clarified the “retroactive” language was primarily a technical/legal issue because the performance period begins upon award; he stated no significant expenditures had been made beyond planning. - Committee discussion: - Chair Chan asked about the overall training facility budget; Corso stated the total project is $175 million, covered through the City bond program, with 95% construction documents received, permitting underway, demolition tentatively December 8 (year not specified in the discussion), construction anticipated January/February, and completion expected Fall 2028. - Member Mahmood noted the application originally sought $2 million but only $637k was awarded; Corso said it was intended to be a multi-year program with annual applications, but future funding was uncertain given a federal administration change. Mahmood noted the reduced award was less problematic given the secured $175M project funding. Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers were present for Items 1–4. Key Outcomes - Item 1 (Elections reimbursement appropriation, $4.5M): Forwarded to the Board with a positive recommendation, 3-0 (Chan/Dorsey/Mahmood). - Item 2 (SFPUC revised easement agreement; not to exceed $50,000; mutual indemnity in Section 8): Forwarded to the Board with a positive recommendation, 3-0. - Item 3 (DPH/Catholic Charities HIV rental subsidies; extend to June 30, 2031; total NTE $13.4M): Forwarded to the Board with a positive recommendation, 3-0, with the committee noting clarified/updated performance metric definitions. - Item 4 (Fire Department FEMA grant acceptance, $637k; Aug 1, 2024–Apr 20, 2027; waive indirect costs): Forwarded to the Board with a positive recommendation, 3-0. - Meeting adjourned; Chair noted no full Board meeting the following week due to Thanksgiving and no Budget & Finance Committee meeting the next Wednesday.

The San Francisco Police Commission convened on November 19, 2025 (meeting opened with roll call; quorum present). President Clay chaired with Commissioners Tecky, Scott, Leung, Yee, and Vice President Benedicto present (Commissioner Elias noted as en route). The Commission heard recognitions for two officers, received public testimony including a request for assistance reporting threats, reviewed citywide crime and DPA workload statistics, received major presentations on sworn recruitment/hiring and the 2025 staffing analysis, reviewed Early Intervention System (EIS) aggregate data for Q1–Q2 2025, and adopted a revised Department General Order (DGO) on sexual assaults. The Commission also voted to enter closed session and later voted on disclosure parameters. Consent Calendar - Police Commission Statement of Purpose (City Charter 4.102): Approved on the consent calendar, 6–0 (Tecky/Scott/Leung/Yee/Benedicto/Clay). - Commissioner Tecky acknowledged Paul Allen for significant help with the statement’s initial drafting. Public Comments & Testimony - Line Item 1 (Officer recognition): No public comment. - General public comment: - Daniel Reed stated he received death threats after previously speaking at the Commission (referencing a prior comment on Nov. 5 about a list of “100 high profile individuals” allegedly murdered). He asked SFPD to provide a ranking captain or lieutenant to accompany him while making a report so it is “routed properly,” and asked Deputy Chief Jones whether she would support that request. - Recruitment process (Line Item 7): - David Singh (SOMA resident) expressed the position that the City and Commission could help recruitment by more clearly communicating that San Francisco is proud of SFPD and that applicants can learn from “top professionals.” - Staffing analysis (Line Item 8) (multiple SOMA/Southern Station community speakers): - Reese (SOMA West Neighborhood Association) stated the district-level analysis did not account for recent boundary/jurisdiction changes affecting Southern Station, and argued DMACC is not a substitute for station staffing or 911 response. (Also referenced an updated petition with 300 signatures.) - Jane Day (SOMA resident) expressed strong support for increased Southern Station staffing, stating crime occurs “on an hourly basis” on her block and that expanding Southern’s jurisdiction without increased resources is “unfathomable.” - Alice Rogers (South Beach Rincon Mission Bay Neighborhood Association) requested clarification of a reported discrepancy: the staffing report showed 118 sworn staff for Southern (as of November 2025), while Southern’s captain reportedly stated elsewhere Southern has 60–70 officers. Rogers also raised concern that the Mission Bay TIF fund (said to fund 20 officers near Chase Center) was reportedly discontinued and should be reflected. - Adam Hong (SOMA West Neighborhood Association) emphasized boundary changes were not reflected and stated private security (via the CBD) handles many incidents the community would prefer police handle. - Additional SOMA residents and representatives (including Nikhil, Dana Dekovna, Jasmine Gardner, and David Singer) urged more visible, proactive policing (including foot patrols), noted long waits for response (one example cited a three-hour wait), argued that underreporting occurs because reporting feels burdensome, and emphasized capacity concerns rather than officer quality. Singer also referenced conditions along the 6th Street corridor and asserted Southern lacks “housing/homeless experts,” urging staffing changes prior to a referenced “4446” project’s opening. - EIS (Line Item 9): No public comment. Discussion Items Weekly Officer Recognition (Line Item 1) - Officer Bernarda Chacon Gonzalez (Mission Station, star 1428) recognized for leading nightly enforcement operations at 16th & Mission, making 123 arrests, and for an arrest on Oct. 24, 2025 involving a felon in possession of a firearm (with her partner). Captain Sean Perdomo highlighted her community ties (grew up in the Mission District; immigrated from El Salvador at age 14), Spanish language skills, and an example where her Spanish interpretation helped apprehend a robbery suspect. - Officer Paul Carr (Bayview Station, star 1530) recognized for community-focused work with unhoused residents, connecting people to services, and coordinating weekly with SFFD and the NRT team. Captain Bernadette Robinson noted Carr’s 10 years with SFPD, about 8 years at Bayview, and prior 5 years in a homeless-focused assignment before becoming a day-watch patrol officer. Chief’s Report – Crime Trends & Notable Incidents (Line Item 4) Deputy Chief Nicole Jones reported: - Follow-up: A town hall on an officer-involved shooting was held Tuesday, Nov. 18; related materials including body-worn camera footage were posted on the department website. - Crime trends (year-to-date 2025 vs. 2024): - Part I crimes: down 26% - Total violent crime: down 17% - Homicides: 24 in 2025 vs. 31 in 2024 (23% decrease) - Gun violence (injured + killed by firearm): down 12% - Reported rapes (including attempted): down 15% - Assaults: down 13%; assaults by firearm down 20% - Robberies: down 22%; robberies using a firearm down 44% - Human trafficking: up 100% (22 incidents vs. 11 last year) - Property crime: down 27% - Burglaries: down 28% - Larceny theft: down 22% - Notable incidents: - Nov. 16 (just after midnight), 16th & Valencia: Double shooting following an altercation; one victim died; suspect contacted police and was taken into custody (investigation ongoing). - Shooters: no reported shootings that week (as stated in the report). - Nov. 15, Pier 43: Marine Unit/SFFD rescued an approximately 80-year-old woman found partially submerged about 50 yards offshore. - Arrest in a case involving alleged sexual assault of a minor (reported to have occurred years earlier) involving a teacher; SFUSD working closely with SFPD. - Nov. 16, 2700 block of Alemany: Fatal hit-and-run involving a vehicle colliding with a bicycle; 911 call received hours later. - Commissioner questions: - Commissioner Tecky requested citywide reporting of narcotics arrests as a separate metric. - Commissioner Yee asked about dog-bite statistics after a prior caller referenced “over 900 dog bites”; Jones said SFPD can provide its own report-based statistics but they may not represent all incidents citywide. - President Clay asked whether the trafficking increase could reflect more reporting/cooperation; Jones said that is possible but cannot be verified “100%.” DPA Director’s Report (Line Item 5) Executive Director Paul Henderson reported: - Annual report expected to be public within 24 hours; described as part of re-reporting improvements, with more precinct/neighborhood clarity and a new publication schedule. - Caseload: - 11 new cases since the last Commission meeting; caseload 22% above last year. - Case closures: up 8% from last year; DPA stated it is closing cases faster than new cases arrive. - 100% compliance with 3304 deadlines. - As of Friday, Nov. 7, 12 cases over 270-day investigations; Henderson stated only one was not “a tolled case” and expected closure within the next week. - Audits/policy work: - Use of force audit draft delivered to SFPD for formal review; response requested by Dec. 4. - DPA analyzing crowd control complaints to identify whether policies/practices create unnecessary tension, consistent with Charter 4.136H, and discussing DGO 8.10. - Henderson noted receiving the UCLA Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement public service award. SFPD Recruitment & Hiring Process (Line Item 7) Captain Shawn Frost (Staff Services Division) presented recruitment process updates and metrics: - Recruitment efforts: doubled full-time recruiters; added a dedicated social media outreach member; outreach includes in-person events, podcasts, and digital marketing via Meta, Google, Indeed. - Process overview (high level): application via DHR SmartRecruiter → written exam (waivable with bachelor’s degree) → physical ability test + oral interview (now same day) → backgrounds (SFPD) → conditional offer of employment (COE) → polygraph, medical, psychological. - Process improvements: - Combined same-day physical + oral interview for speed; SFPD now sends oral boards to regional testing events. - Increased academy frequency to 5 classes per year, roughly every 8–10 weeks. - Backgrounds triage/prescreening (red/yellow/green) to reduce time spent on applicants unlikely to qualify. - Metrics: - Applications: 40% more than 2024; reported 3,645 entry-level applications (approx. three weeks old) with confidence SFPD will surpass 4,000 in 2025. - Conversion rate: approximately 1%–2% of applicants reach hiring. - Background “case study” example: an “ideal candidate” completed backgrounds in 8 weeks. - Background unit staffing: 11 full-time background investigators plus 30 part-time retired officers (960 terms). - Academy attrition: stated as approximately 50%, though trends described as improving. - Laterals: example cited of 5 laterals sworn the prior Friday; laterals can be deployable in 12 weeks (2-week orientation + 10-week modified field training). - A stated single-day application peak occurred Nov. 13 (highest single day of 2025), attributed in part to SFPD providing on-site oral interviews at a written+physical testing event. - Net staffing: Frost stated SFPD is net positive for the first time in 6 years, predicting at least +20 by end of 2025 (calendar year), “likely higher.” - 30x30 (women recruits): Deputy Chief Jones stated SFPD continues to struggle to increase women representation beyond 15% and is exploring targeted outreach (e.g., women-focused events). Frost cited a women-focused physical ability practice with 30 attendees. - Commissioner and public themes: - Commissioners asked about response times from application to next steps; automated notification is “very quick” if minimum qualifications are met. - Commissioners discussed DHR coordination; Frost described frequent contact and a civil service list pilot to reduce lateral candidates being targeted by their home agencies. - Commissioner Scott emphasized outreach to youth/schools and early career pipelines; Frost cited PAL cadets (starting around age 13), sports leagues, and an upcoming City College athlete internship pipeline (starting summer 2026) and noted Crankstart funding for a City College pipeline. 2025 Staffing Analysis Report (Line Item 8) Staffing Analytics Supervisor TJ Chow presented the 2025 updated Staffing Analysis Report (required every odd year after Proposition E (2020) and Commission-adopted methodologies): - Methodologies: primarily workload-based (calls for service + time spent), plus ratio-based (e.g., 1 sergeant per 6 officers), fixed post, and non-scaling. - Updated city staffing recommendations (excluding airport): - Sworn recommended: 2,257 (all ranks) - Civilian recommended: 671 - Using June 2025 staffing levels, deficits reported: 692 sworn and 192 civilian (noted as point-in-time figures). - Recommendation change: sworn recommendation increased by +138 compared to 2023, attributed to new/expanded needs such as DMACC, real-time center, “Arctic Center,” drone unit, and other services. - Station-level deficit: field operations/district stations identified as the largest share of the staffing shortfall. - Attrition trends: separations post-academy typically 100–120 per year, with a noted spike in FY2022 attributed to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. - Civilianization opportunities: CSI and property/records identified as areas where more civilian funding could allow sworn reallocation. - Commissioner discussion included the assumed allocation of officer time (including a cited 30% target for community engagement/proactive policing for patrol officers) and questions about addressing current shortfalls (Jones indicated current shortages are being managed largely through overtime/backfill, reducing capacity for proactive work). - Public testimony raised discrepancies and boundary-change concerns (see Public Comments section), including claims that Southern’s district numbers were “off” due to recent jurisdiction changes. Early Intervention System (EIS) Report – Q1 & Q2 2025 (Line Item 9) Sergeant Daron Aval presented aggregate EIS data (non-punitive/non-disciplinary system intended to identify risks early): - Indicators tracked include use of force, OIS, discharges, pursuits, collisions, tort claims/civil suits, DPA and EEO complaints. - Indicator points: - Q1 2025: 555 indicator points - Q2 2025: 562 indicator points - Note: 0 vehicle pursuits in Q1 due to a technical issue; corrected in Q2. - Stations with highest indicator points: - Q1: Tenderloin (104); Central (83) - Q2: Tenderloin (146); Southern (85) - Alerts: - Q1: 149 members generated 198 alerts - Q2: 147 members generated 206 alerts - Interventions: No new interventions in Q1 or Q2; Aval clarified that station-level performance improvement plans (PIPs) may be active but are handled locally. - Commission discussion focused on the challenge of measuring EIS effectiveness (preventing events is hard to quantify), potential adjustments to indicators/thresholds, and the importance of communicating how alerts translate into supervisory action. - Vendor/technology: SFPD indicated it plans to move away from Benchmark eventually but will not discontinue the system until a replacement is in place; leadership referenced contract negotiations with Axon for a new records management system that may provide an EIS solution. Policy Adoption: DGO 6.16 Sexual Assaults (Line Item 10) - Commission adopted revised Department General Order 6.16 (Sexual Assaults) with a 45 business-day implementation timeframe. - Context provided on the record: the DGO was approved to go to meet-and-confer on Oct. 8, and meet-and-confer concluded Nov. 3. - Vote: Approved 6–0. Closed Session Votes (Lines 11–14) - No public comment offered on closed-session items. - Vote to hold Item 13 in closed session (Gov. Code 54957(b); SF Admin Code 67.10(b) & (d)): approved 6–0. - After closed session, vote regarding disclosure (SF Admin Code 67.12(a) & (b)): approved 6–0, with an amendment referenced by Vice President Benedicto to disclose non-privileged factual information (as characterized during the vote). Key Outcomes - Adopted Police Commission Statement of Purpose (Charter 4.102) on consent calendar: 6–0. - Received detailed public safety updates showing year-to-date declines in many crime categories (e.g., Part I crimes down 26%, homicides down 23%), alongside an increase in reported human trafficking incidents (up 100%, 22 vs. 11). - Directed/Requested (discussion-level): Commissioners requested additional reporting clarity, including citywide narcotics arrest metrics and SFPD-reported dog-bite statistics. - Reviewed recruitment pipeline updates: applications trending toward 4,000+ in 2025; academy cadence increased to 5 per year; conversion estimated 1%–2%; academy attrition discussed at 50% with ongoing mitigation efforts. - Reviewed 2025 Staffing Analysis: updated recommended staffing of 2,257 sworn and 671 civilian (city, excluding airport), with a point-in-time (June 2025) deficit of 692 sworn and 192 civilian. - Heard substantial SOMA/Southern Station testimony urging corrected staffing counts, accounting for boundary changes, and increased station resources; multiple speakers argued DMACC is not a substitute for district staffing. - Adopted revised DGO 6.16 Sexual Assaults with 45 business-day implementation: 6–0. - Approved closed session and subsequent disclosure vote parameters: both 6–0.

The Board met with 10 supervisors present (one vacancy in District 4 following Bea Alcaraz’s resignation memo received November 13, 2025). The meeting included a 2:00 p.m. special order appearance by Mayor Daniel Lurie, legislative actions on a large consent calendar and multiple ordinances/resolutions, a contested land-use CEQA appeal hearing for 570 Market Street (FMND appeal denied unanimously), commendations recognizing Native American Heritage Month and other community honorees, and several oversight committee appointments. The Board also introduced new business items (including in memoriam tributes and proposed “Clean Streets Act” legislation) and heard general public comment. Mayor’s Special Order (2:00 p.m.) — Appearance by Mayor Daniel Lurie - Mayor Lurie thanked the Board/Land Use Committee for work advancing the “family zoning plan,” stating a goal that “police officers, nurses, and teachers can afford to raise their children and grandchildren.” - Public health/public safety update: Mayor reported that in October 2025 the City recorded the lowest number of overdose deaths since tracking began in 2020, and it was the second month in a row with fewer than 40 overdose deaths (progress noted, while stating “one death is one too many”). - Announced coordination efforts to disrupt open-air drug markets and connect people to treatment faster; referenced work “over the past 11 months” and plans to stand up a new center with support of Supervisor Dorsey. - Addressed District 4 vacancy: following Supervisor Alcaraz stepping down, the Mayor stated he wished he had done more to help her succeed and said he was determined to appoint a District 4 supervisor who represents the Sunset. Consent Calendar - Approved (Items 1–20) on a single vote: 10–0. Discussion Items Unfinished Business / Legislative Actions - Item 21 (Arts Commission artist certification process for potential eligibility for affordable housing for artists): finally passed (no objection). - Item 22 (Exempt HSS life & long-term disability insurance services contract from Minimum Compensation/Health Care Accountability requirements): finally passed (no objection). - Item 23 (Create Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Program/Fund; allow gross receipts tax designation into fund): passed on first reading (no objection). - Item 24 (Appropriate $3.5 million from General Reserve to MOHCD for immigration legal defense/community response services in FY 2025–2026): passed on first reading (no objection). - Item 25 (Lystek biosolids contract 4th amendment: +$20.7M; total approx. $36.67M; term extended 2 years to June 30, 2029; total term July 1, 2022–June 30, 2029): adopted (no objection). - Item 26 (Sheriff jail food services contract with Aramark: $22M; 5 years + two 1-year options): adopted (no objection). - Item 27 (SFO airport advertising lease amendment with Clear Channel Airports for sports event promotion and new rent structure): adopted (no objection). - Item 28 (Retroactively accept/expand approx. $654,000 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG equipment/training grant for Crime Lab; period Oct 1, 2025–Sept 30, 2026): adopted (no objection). - Item 29 (Authorize MOHCD Infill Infrastructure Grant Program award: $45M): adopted (no objection). - Item 30 (Approve issuance/sale of revenue obligations up to $5M via CA Enterprise Development Authority for Mission Economic Development Agency facility refinancing): adopted (no objection). - Item 31 (Commercial lease: Mel’s Drive-In at 801 Mission St in 5th & Mission Garage; initial 5-year term; estimated approx. $1.9M revenue; one 5-year option): adopted (no objection). - Supervisor Dorsey highlighted BLA-identified internal control weaknesses in SFMTA lease management stemming from COVID-era verbal rent amendments (about 25 retail leases verbally amended to 8% of gross sales without documentation). He stated only two leases require Board approval (this Mel’s lease; another expected January 2026) and remaining leases are expected to be finalized by end of Q1 2026. - Items 32–33 (SF Gateway Project): - Item 32 created the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District (bounded generally by Kirkwood, Rankin, McKinnon, and Tolland). - Item 33 approved a development agreement with Prologis for an approx. 17.1-acre site at Tolland & Kirkwood with two multi-story PDR buildings and features including retail uses, rooftop solar array, ground-floor maker space, and streets built to City standard. - Both ordinances: passed on first reading (no objection). Major Vote: Legacy Business Conditional Use Ordinance (Item 34) - Ordinance would define legacy businesses and require conditional use (CU) authorization before replacing a legacy business with a new non-residential use in specified commercial/mixed-use districts; also allowed businesses operating 15 years to qualify as legacy businesses. - Amendments (moved by Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton) were adopted without objection, described as non-substantive changes to exempt legacy businesses (along with small businesses) from the CU process when moving into spaces. - Final vote failed due to the Charter requirement for two-thirds (8 votes) to reverse Planning Commission disapproval: - Vote: 6–4 (Ayes: Fielder, Mandelman, Melgar, Walton, Chan, Chen; Noes: Dorsey, Mahmood, Sauter, Cheryl). - Outcome: Ordinance failed (insufficient votes). - Positions stated: - Support (Chan, Chen, Fielder): expressed that legacy businesses are cultural assets; ordinance provides protection and leverage against displacement, while exemptions were intended to reduce barriers for small/micro/legacy businesses. - Opposition (Mahmood, Sauter, Cheryl, Dorsey): expressed concerns about unintended consequences, adding barriers to filling vacant storefronts, implementation challenges, duplication with existing formula retail CU requirements, and potential disincentives for businesses/landlords. Special Orders — Commendations (2:30 p.m.) - Supervisor Fielder recognized Shereya Souza (American Indian Cultural District co-founder/executive director) during Native American Heritage Month. - Statistics highlighted: advocacy corrected undercounting of Native residents from 0.3%/1.1% to 2.1%; stated this includes about 18,000 identifying as Native along with another race and 6,475 identifying as Native alone. - Souza described budget pressures (referenced over $250,000 in cuts; operating with two staff and a budget of less than $700,000). - Supervisor Walton recognized Goat Hill Pizza on its 50th anniversary (opened 1975), with remarks from co-owner/representative noting a second location opened in West Portal in 2012 and recognition by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi at Potrero Hill History Night. - Supervisor Chen recognized Ken Yazzie, SFO Museum registrar for aviation collections, noting SFO Museum collection of over 280,000 objects. - Supervisor Cheryl recognized Mary Ann Spencer Harvey, a Diné/Navajo elder and volunteer steward at Black Point Historic Garden. - Supervisor Chan recognized SEIU 2015 IHSS providers; declared November 18 as In-Home Supportive Services Providers Day in San Francisco and highlighted caregivers’ roles. - Supervisor Mandelman recognized Johnny Rodriguez (SF Community Health Center) for Indigenous and LGBTQ+/Two-Spirit advocacy and community healing work. Special Order — DOJ Police Reform Updates Hearing (3:00 p.m. Item 37) - Hearing (Committee of the Whole) on DOJ recommendations for SFPD reforms was continued to December 2, 2025. - Vote to continue: 10–0. Special Order — CEQA Appeal Hearing: 570 Market Street (Items 38–41) - Subject: Appeal of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (FMND) for a proposed 29-story hotel at 570 Market Street, replacing two two-story commercial buildings; includes a 4,200 sq. ft. publicly accessible open space on the 15th floor; no off-street parking; construction anticipated 24 months. - Appellants (adjacent property owners) argued an EIR was required due to potential significant impacts (noise attenuation assumptions; vibration risk to historic resources; construction proximity of as close as 1 foot; cited construction noise estimates 92–99 dBA at 20 feet; concerns about air quality/dust, loading, aesthetics, and historic resources). - Planning Department and project sponsor argued FMND analysis and mitigation were adequate and appellants did not meet the “fair argument” threshold; emphasized DBI review/independent engineering review for tall buildings. - Public comment: labor representatives (NorCal Carpenters Union, Building & Construction Trades Council, Unite Here Local 2) opposed the appeal and supported affirming the FMND, citing jobs and sufficiency of review. - Board action: Motion by Supervisor Sauter (seconded by Supervisor Mahmood) to approve Item 39 (affirm Planning Commission approval of FMND) and table Items 40–41. - Vote: 10–0. - Outcome: FMND affirmed; appeal denied; reversal items tabled. Appointments - Item 35: Appointed Barbara Ellen Walden (residency requirement waived) and Monique Guidry to the Early Childhood Community Oversight and Advisory Committee (terms ending Oct. 8, 2027): 10–0. - Item 36: Appointed Chanel Williams and Julia D’Antonio (both approved 10–0) and separately voted on William “Billy” Lemon to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee (terms ending Apr. 22, 2027). - Separate vote on Lemon: 7–3 (Noes: Fielder, Chan, Chen). - Debate focused on qualifications for the seat (homelessness/mental health advocacy) and concerns raised by Supervisor Fielder regarding the replacement of a longtime homelessness advocate and data points cited about housing-first outcomes and program scale (e.g., “across 26 rigorous studies… housing first decreased homelessness by 88%,” and Our City, Our Home capacity/retention figures were stated). Committee Reports - Item 42: Created the Fillmore Entertainment Zone (Fillmore between Sutter and McAllister; O’Farrell between Steiner and Fillmore): passed on first reading (no objection). - Item 43: Confirmed Controller’s appointment of Alexandra Shepard as Inspector General (indefinite term): approved (no objection). Introductions (New Business) - Supervisor Mahmood introduced an in memoriam for disability justice leader Alice Wong (died Nov. 14, 2025, age 51, at UCSF), founder of the Disability Visibility Project and 2023 MacArthur Fellow. - President Mandelman requested adjournment in memory of Mary Kay Engardio (died Oct. 13, age 76). - Supervisor Sauter announced a drafting request for the San Francisco Clean Streets Act, outlining possible code changes (tiered enforcement; repeat-offender penalties; locked trash cans for repeat violations; clearer code language; and a required citywide street-sweeping route evaluation every 10 years, noting last optimization cited as September 2008). - Supervisor Walton introduced an in memoriam for Reginald “Reggie” Cummings (born March 12, 1965) and introduced a hearing request regarding concentration of shelters and related facilities in District 10 (described as concerns about “containment zone” planning and seeking a comprehensive citywide inventory and siting criteria). Public Comments & Testimony (General) - Speaker raised remembrance of the 1978 Jonestown tragedy, urging recognition of the anniversary and impacts on Black families. - Comment urged fairness and supportive pathways for immigrant street vendors in relation to new vending enforcement. - Comment criticized transgender protections as “performative” and urged converting sanctuary status from resolution to ordinance and reinstating cultural competency training. - Multiple speakers supported Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month, citing Sikh history and concerns about bias incidents. - Disability and Aging Services Director Kelly Dearman and ODA Director Eli Gelardon spoke in remembrance of Alice Wong and her contributions. - Speakers urged a hearing on out-of-county skilled nursing facility transfers, referencing a 2022 ordinance requiring hospital reporting and stating at least 1,500 San Franciscans were sent out-of-county in 2024. Key Outcomes - District 4 vacancy acknowledged; voting threshold noted as 6 of 11 (unless higher threshold required). - Consent Calendar Items 1–20: approved 10–0. - Legacy business CU ordinance (Item 34): failed (6–4; did not meet 8-vote requirement). - DOJ police reforms hearing (Item 37): continued to Dec. 2, 2025 (10–0). - 570 Market Street FMND appeal (Items 38–41): FMND affirmed (10–0); reversal items tabled. - Appointments: Early Childhood Oversight (Item 35) 10–0; Our City, Our Home Oversight (Item 36) included separate approval of William Lemon 7–3, and other nominees 10–0. - Fillmore Entertainment Zone ordinance: passed on first reading. - Inspector General confirmation: approved. - Without committee reference resolutions: Items 46 & 48 adopted 10–0; Item 47 (Sikh Awareness Month) adopted (no objection); Item 49 (World Prematurity Awareness Day) adopted (no objection). - Meeting adjourned in memory of Reginald Cummings, Alice Wong, and Mary Kay Engardio.