Board of Supervisors, July 28, 2026
Approved: Ballot measure eliminating real property transfer tax foreclosure exemption for commercial properties (Item 44), unanimous
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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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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.
- Jurisdiction
- San Francisco, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 12 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsHunter's View Hope SF Phase Two public infrastructure acceptance
ApprovedFree 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)
Final passage of FY2026-27 and 2027-28 annual budget (Items 19-26)
Fireworks discharge penalties ordinance (Item 27)
Grant for Sunset Dunes Striping and Signage Project (Item 28)
MOHCD acquisition and ground lease at 758 Pacific Avenue (Item 38)
Lease with 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic at 888 Post Street (Item 40)
Ballot measure eliminating real property transfer tax foreclosure exemption for commercial properties (Item 44)
Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District bonds and annexation (Items 45-46)
22 landmark designation ordinances (Items 47-68)
Hunter's View Hope SF Phase Two public infrastructure acceptance (Item 75)
Undergrounding process for Homestead Street (Item 77)
Planning Commission appointment of Mike Chen (Item 83)
Planning Commission appointments of Elizabeth McDonald and Joe Koppel (Items 84-85)
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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
Each land-use item on the agenda, with its recorded vote260575 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Duboce Triangle Greek Revival Home
260576 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Early Haight Ashbury Farmhouse
Henry Street landmark designation
260581 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Holy Innocents Church
260582 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - John J
260583 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Mission Congregational Church
260584 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Phoenix Brewery
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 ScientistApproved
- 260589 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Tietz-Beneke HouseApproved
- 260590 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - William Shaughnessy HomeApproved
- 260681 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Fernando Nelson HomeApproved
- 260682 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Lange HouseApproved
- 260754 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Engine Company NoApproved
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 HomeNo vote recorded
- 260571 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Born HomeNo vote recorded
- 260572 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Charles Katz HomeNo vote recorded
- 260573 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Charles LNo vote recorded
- 260577 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Elliott MNo vote recorded
- 260578 Planning Code - Landmark Designation - Engine Company NoNo vote recorded
- Guerrero Street landmark designationNo 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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