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San Francisco Meetings

Board of Supervisors - 2026-04-28

3h 26m19,829 words
46approvedmotion to approvezoningresidentialindustrialdensityland usemixed usedeniedSan Francisco, CA

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13
Decisions
1
Zoning Changes
3
Market Signals
1
Developments

Meeting Summary

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance increasing the allowed height for the One Oak St. project podium from 120 feet to 140 feet. The board also adopted an alternative plan to SB 79 with amendments allowing the Planning Director to administratively update exemption tables based on HCD guidance, and approved legislation creating entertainment zones in Glen Park and Upper Fillmore neighborhoods.

Key Decisions (13)

Approved

One Oak St. Height Increase

Ordinance amending the zoning map to increase the allowed height for the podium of the One Oak St. building from the current base height limit of 120 feet to 140 feet.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

SB 79 Alternative Plan with Amendment

Ordinance adopting an alternative plan to SB 79 regarding transit-oriented development, temporarily and permanently excluding certain sites from SB 79 provisions, with an amendment authorizing the Planning Director to update exemption tables if HCD determines any parcels are ineligible for exemptions.

Vote: 9-1 (Chan voting no on amendment; 10-0 on final passage)Conditions: Planning Director authorized to administratively update exemption tables based on HCD determinations without returning to Board of Supervisors
Approved

Glen Park Entertainment Zone

Ordinance creating the Glen Park Entertainment Zone on Diamond St. between Monterey Blvd. and Chenery St., Chenery St. between Brompton Ave. and Carey St., Monterey Blvd. between Diamond St. and Joost Ave., and Kern St. between Brompton Ave. and Diamond St.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Upper Fillmore Entertainment Zone

Ordinance creating the Upper Fillmore Entertainment Zone on Fillmore St. from Jackson to Sutter Streets, California St. from Fillmore St. to Steiner St., and Pine St. from Fillmore St. to Steiner St.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Pacific Islander Cultural District

Ordinance establishing the Pacific Islander Cultural District in and around the Visitation Valley and Sunnydale neighborhoods, requiring the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to submit written reports and recommendations.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

SFPUC Green Infrastructure Grant Program Extension

Ordinance extending for an additional five years through July 1, 2031 the delegation of Board of Supervisors authority to the SFPUC General Manager to enter into grant agreements under the Green Infrastructure Grant Program with 20-year terms.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

845 Jackson St. Lease Amendment

Resolution approving amendment to lease at 845 Jackson St. 4th floor with Chinese Hospital Association for DPH's Chinatown Public Health Center, changing expiration date and increasing construction reimbursement allowance by $500,000 for new total of $800,000.

Vote: unanimousConditions: Lease expiration changed from October 29, 2028 to 3rd year anniversary of state permit issuance
Approved

Curbside EV Charging Station Permit Program

Ordinance authorizing SFMTA to establish a curbside electric vehicle charging station permit program for installation and operation on city sidewalks, with permittees not required to obtain sidewalk encroachment permits from DPW.

Vote: 9-0 (one absence)
Approved

Sheriff's Office Military Equipment Use Policy

Resolution accepting the Sheriff's Office Military Equipment Use Policy 2025 annual report and inventory, approving request for purchase of DFR drone for first responder use and tear ball grenades with OC pepper spray.

Vote: 9-1 (Walton voting no)
Approved

COPS Hiring Program Grant

Ordinance retroactively authorizing SFPD to accept and expend approximately $6.25 million grant from US DOJ COPS program to fund 50 new police officer positions for approximately one year, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

HUD Program Entitlements FY 26-27

Four resolutions approving MOHCD to apply for, accept and expend HUD entitlements: CDBG ($21.5 million), HOME ($6.6 million), ESG ($1.7 million), and HOPWA ($7.7 million).

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Landmark Designation Initiations

Twelve resolutions initiating landmark designation for various properties including California Masonic Memorial Temple, Finocchio's, Fugazi Building, George Perrin House, Italian American Club, Maybeck Building, Mona's Candlelight, Nam Khu School, Old First Presbyterian Church, Transamerica Pyramid, University Club, and Vesuvio Cafe.

Vote: unanimous
Deferred

Great China Theater Landmark Designation

Resolution initiating landmark designation for Great China Theater at 626-638 Jackson St. was re-referred back to Land Use Committee for additional work.

Vote: unanimous to re-refer

Zoning Changes (1)

120 feet height limit140 feet height limit
Approved

One Oak St.

Not specified

Development Activity (1)

One Oak St.

Developer: Not specifiedLocation: One Oak St., San FranciscoType: Mixed-UseStatus: Approved

Height increase for building podium from 120 feet to 140 feet base height limit

Market Signals (3)

Housing Demand

City pursuing alternative plan to SB 79 transit-oriented development requirements while maintaining permanent exemptions for industrial employment hubs, indicating tension between housing production goals and industrial job preservation.

Infrastructure

SFMTA establishing new curbside EV charging station permit program, signaling city investment in electric vehicle infrastructure on public sidewalks.

Commercial Demand

Downtown Community Benefit District seeking early renewal and expansion from 43 to 70 blocks, adding Embarcadero portside frontage, with expanded cleaning, overnight safety patrols, and small business support services.