Board of Supervisors - 2026-05-05
Meeting Intelligence Preview
Meeting Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance temporarily excluding certain sites from SB 79 transit-oriented development requirements while adopting an alternative plan permitting additional density and height for residential projects near transit stops. The board also approved memoranda of understanding with police and firefighter unions effective July 2026 through June 2030, and adopted a resolution supporting the JROTC program in San Francisco public schools by an 8-1 vote.
Key Decisions (14)
SB 79 Transit-Oriented Development Alternative Plan
Ordinance temporarily excluding certain sites from SB 79 provisions requiring residential uses within one-half mile of transit stops, permanently excluding sites in industrial employment hubs, and permitting additional density and height for residential projects on certain parcels near transit stops.
Police Officers Association MOU 2026-2030
Memorandum of understanding with San Francisco Police Officers Association effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.
Firefighters Union Local 798 Unit 2 MOU
Memorandum of understanding with San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798 IAFF AFL-CIO Unit 2 effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.
Firefighters Union Local 798 Unit 1 MOU
Memorandum of understanding with San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798 IAFF AFL-CIO Unit 1 effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.
COPS Grant for 50 Police Officers
Retroactive authorization for police department to accept and expend $6.25 million grant from US Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to fund 50 new police officer positions for October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030.
Curbside EV Charging Station Permit Program
Ordinance authorizing SFMTA to establish a curbside electric vehicle charging station permit program with authority to impose administrative penalties for violations.
JROTC Program Support Resolution
Resolution supporting and recognizing the importance of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program and encouraging SFUSD to continue providing the program and ensure it is preserved as currently constituted.
Downtown Entertainment Event Activation Program
Ordinance authorizing director of transportation to approve temporary street use permits and certain street closures proposed by community benefits districts under the downtown entertainment event activation program.
Structural Maintenance Inspections Code Amendment
Ordinance amending housing code to revise qualifications and deadlines for conducting structural maintenance inspections.
East Clementina Street Dedication
Ordinance conditionally accepting offer of dedication and quitclaim deed for segment of East Clementina Street between Beale and Main Streets from Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, and accepting offers of improvements from Transbay Family LP and Transbay 2 Senior LP.
PUC Utility Infrastructure Purchase Authority
Ordinance authorizing Public Utilities Commission to purchase utility infrastructure from customers that PUC would otherwise be required to install, subject to specified conditions.
Blighted Properties Assessment Report
Resolution approving report of assessment costs for inspection and repair of blighted properties, with 58 invoices totaling $22,712 including 12% administrative fee, after removing 10 properties following public hearing.
Drug-Free Permanent Supportive Housing Policy
Ordinance regarding city policy on site-based permanent supportive housing that prohibits on-site illicit drug use. Continued for one week to allow further discussions with medical community.
Giants Drive Street Naming
Resolution approving official naming of certain unnamed public and private streets and renaming existing Bill Walsh Way to Giants Drive along Gilman Playground Park.
Zoning Changes (1)
Sites within one-half mile of transit-oriented development stops
City of San Francisco
Development Activity (1)
Transbay 2 Public Improvements
Street segment dedication and public improvements including sidewalk width modifications
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
City adopted alternative plan to SB 79 permitting additional density and height for residential projects near transit stops while protecting industrial employment hubs.
Infrastructure
SFMTA authorized to establish curbside EV charging station permit program, signaling continued investment in electric vehicle infrastructure.
Commercial Demand
Downtown entertainment event activation program approved to allow temporary street closures by community benefits districts, indicating efforts to revitalize downtown areas.
Sentiment
Supervisor Dorsey called for hearing to explore relocating Hall of Justice to Market Street corridor as part of adaptive reuse strategy to revitalize downtown, citing potential sites including San Francisco Center, 5M, Old Mint, and Whitcomb Hotel.