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Board of Supervisors, July 28, 2026

Approved: Ballot measure eliminating real property transfer tax foreclosure exemption for commercial properties (Item 44), unanimous

3h 54m31,871 words
37 mentionsapprovedmotion to approvecommercialshort term rentalresidentialmixed useannexationland usedeferredindustrialSan Francisco, CA
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How this board votes

The Board of Supervisors approved 91% of 438 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Shamann Walton (31 of 215 recorded votes).

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What happened

On July 28, 2026, San Francisco approved Ballot measure eliminating real property transfer tax foreclosure exemption for commercial properties (Item 44) (unanimous).

This San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting on 2026-07-28 was dominated by ceremonial recognitions and the final passage of the FY2026-27/2027-28 budget (Items 19-26), which restored $28 million in service cuts and maintained $1.3 billion in reserves.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
San Francisco, CA
Governing body
Final authority
Date
July 28, 2026
Decisions
12 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Projects in this meeting (1)

Hunter's View Hope SF Phase Two public infrastructure acceptance

Approved

Free sample: decision 1 of 12

Final passage of FY2026-27 and 2027-28 annual budget (Items 19-26)

Board finally passed the two-year budget and appropriation ordinance, salary ordinance, and related administrative/health code amendments. Restores over $28 million in service cuts, retains $1.3 billion in reserves. Item 24 increases certain utility meter fees and authorizes annual controller adjustments; Item 25 temporarily suspends the cap on homelessness gross receipts tax revenues for short-term rental subsidies.

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Key Decisions (12)

Approved

Final passage of FY2026-27 and 2027-28 annual budget (Items 19-26)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Fireworks discharge penalties ordinance (Item 27)

Vote: 9-2
Approved

Grant for Sunset Dunes Striping and Signage Project (Item 28)

Vote: 11-0
Approved

MOHCD acquisition and ground lease at 758 Pacific Avenue (Item 38)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Lease with 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic at 888 Post Street (Item 40)

Vote: 10-0
Approved

Ballot measure eliminating real property transfer tax foreclosure exemption for commercial properties (Item 44)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District bonds and annexation (Items 45-46)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

22 landmark designation ordinances (Items 47-68)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Hunter's View Hope SF Phase Two public infrastructure acceptance (Item 75)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Undergrounding process for Homestead Street (Item 77)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Planning Commission appointment of Mike Chen (Item 83)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Planning Commission appointments of Elizabeth McDonald and Joe Koppel (Items 84-85)

Vote: unanimous

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Development Activity (2)

758 Pacific Avenue affordable senior housing

Residential

Hunter's View Hope SF Phase Two

Residential

Market Signals (5)

Commercial Demand

Supervisor Sherrill flagged high construction costs and high transaction costs…

Commercial Demand

Assessor data cited shows more than half of transfer-tax foreclosure…

Housing Demand

Supervisor Sautter described a 'brutal,' 'hot' rental market with landlords…

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Agenda results

More land-use items (16)

  • 260587 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Richard Spreckels Mansion / Buena Vista…
    Approved
  • 260588 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Second Church of Christ Scientist
    Approved
  • 260589 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Tietz-Beneke House
    Approved
  • 260590 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - William Shaughnessy Home
    Approved
  • 260681 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Fernando Nelson Home
    Approved
  • 260682 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Lange House
    Approved
  • 260754 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Engine Company No
    Approved
9 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • 260551 Resolution of Intention to Issue Bonds - Annexation of Property to Infrastructure…
    No vote recorded
  • 260552 Approving Annexation Supplement - Amended and Restated Infrastructure Plan -…
    No vote recorded
  • 260570 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Alexander Adams Home
    No vote recorded
  • 260571 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Born Home
    No vote recorded
  • 260572 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Charles Katz Home
    No vote recorded
  • 260573 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Charles L
    No vote recorded
  • 260577 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Elliott M
    No vote recorded
  • 260578 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Engine Company No
    No vote recorded
  • Guerrero Street landmark designation
    No vote recorded

Who spoke

20 distinct speakers; 11 identified names.

All speaker roles: 8 Public, 1 Clerk, 10 Councilmember, 1 Chair.

Identified name roles: 10 Councilmember, 1 Chair.

Speaker sample: Rafael Mandelman, Chair.

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Zoning terms (10)

37 recorded timestamps

  • approved (16 timestamps)
  • motion to approve (1 timestamps)
  • commercial (7 timestamps)
  • short term rental (1 timestamps)
  • residential (7 timestamps)
  • mixed use (1 timestamps)

Decision moments (12)

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