Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 City and County of San Francisco Meeting Minutes Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee Members: Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Alan Wong Clerk: Monique Crayton (415) 554-7750 ~ monique.crayton@sfgov.org 10:00 AM City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250Thursday, October 29, 2026 Special Meeting President Mandelman appointed Supervisor Sherrill in place of Supervisor Mahmood to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee for the special meeting of October 29, 2026. Danny Sauter, Alan Wong, and Stephen SherrillPresent: 3 - Bilal MahmoodExcused: 1 - The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee met in special session on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with Chair Danny Sauter presiding. Chair Sauter called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. ROLL CALL AND ANNOUNCEMENTS On the call of the roll, Chair Sauter, Member Wong and Member Sherrill were noted present. A quorum was present. Chair Sauter moved that Member Mahmood be excused from attending the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting of October 29, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Sauter, Wong, Sherrill Excused: 1 - Mahmood COMMUNICATIONS Victor Young, Assistant Clerk, instructed members of the public that public comment is taken on each item on the agenda. Alternatively, written comments may be submitted through email (monique.crayton@sfgov.org) or the U.S. Postal Service at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102. AGENDA CHANGES There were no agenda changes. REGULAR AGENDA Page 1City and County of San Francisco Printed at 2:43 pm on 10/30/26

October 29, 2026Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee Meeting Minutes [Hearing - El Niño Storm Preparedness]261066 Sponsors: Dorsey; Mandelman, Chen, Wong, Walton, Sauter, Sherrill and Fielder Hearing to examine San Francisco’s preparedness for the upcoming El Niño storm season; review interdepartmental emergency response coordination, stormwater and flood prevention infrastructure, protection of vulnerable populations, public communications and emergency alerts, and plans to safeguard critical infrastructure, transportation systems, homes, and businesses; and requesting the Department of Emergency Management, Port, Public Utilities Commission, Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department, Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Recreation and Parks Department to report. 09/22/26; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. 10/06/26; REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Department of Emergency Management, Port Department, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Recreation and Parks Department for informational purposes. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Matt Dorsey and Supervisor Chyanne Chen (Board of Supervisors); Mary Ellen Carroll, Executive Director and Jackie Thornhill (Department of Emergency Management); Joel Prather (San Francisco Public Utilities Commission); Michael Martin, Executive Director (Port of San Francisco); Jose Napple (Public Works); Brent Jones, Transit Director and George Louie, Emergency Manager (Municipal Transportation Agency); Eric Anderson (Recreation and Parks Department); Erica Brown, Assistant Deputy Chief (Fire Department); Brien Hoo, Commander (Police Department); Francis Zamora (Human Services Agency); Emily Cohen, Deputy Director (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Larry Goldstein, Director (San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission); presented information and answered questions raised throughout the discussion. Speaker; Anna Savage; provided comments regarding the hearing matter. Chair Sauter moved that this Hearing be HEARD AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Sauter, Wong, Sherrill Excused: 1 - Mahmood Page 2City and County of San Francisco Printed at 2:43 pm on 10/30/26

October 29, 2026Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee Meeting Minutes [Fire Code - Banning Sale of Lockable Butane Lighters with Plastic Components]261089 Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey, Wong, Sauter and Sherrill Ordinance amending the San Francisco Fire Code to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, and knowing delivery for payment of lockable butane lighters with plastic components to any address or person in San Francisco; establish enforcement processes and penalties for violations; authorize the City Attorney to seek injunctive and monetary relief for violations and attorneys’ fees; authorize the Fire Department to implement the restriction through rules, forms, and guidance; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. 09/29/26; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee, expires on 10/29/2026. 10/02/26; REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to the Small Business Commission for review and response. 10/27/26; RESPONSE RECEIVED. The Small Business Commission held a duly-noticed meeting on October 26, 2026, and recommended approval of the proposed legislation. Heard in Committee. Speaker(s): Sophie Marie (Office of Supervisor Mandelman); Dean Crispen, Chief (Fire Department); presented information and answered questions raised throughout the discussion. Chair Sauter moved that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Sauter, Wong, Sherrill Excused: 1 - Mahmood [Police Code - Limited Transfers of Cannabis Business Equity Applicant Status]261054 Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Police Code to authorize the posthumous transfer of Verified Equity Applicant status to one of up to four designated beneficiaries who are members of the decedent’s immediate family; establishing a one-year redemption period, a registration and disclosure process with the Office of Cannabis, and procedures for transfers of Verified Equity Applicant status; and granting the Office of Cannabis rulemaking authority. 09/22/26; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee, expires on 10/22/2026. 10/06/26; REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to the Small Business Commission for review and response. Heard in Committee. Speaker(s): Sophie Marie (Office of Supervisor Mandelman); Jeremy Schwartz, Deputy Director (Office of Cannabis); presented information and answered questions raised throughout the discussion. Chair Sauter moved that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Sauter, Wong, Sherrill Excused: 1 - Mahmood Page 3City and County of San Francisco Printed at 2:43 pm on 10/30/26

October 29, 2026Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee adjourned at the hour of 12:41 p.m. N.B. The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee on the matters stated, but not necessarily in the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Page 4City and County of San Francisco Printed at 2:43 pm on 10/30/26

City and County of San Francisco Meeting Agenda City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee Members: Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Alan Wong Clerk: Monique Crayton (415) 554-7750 ~ monique.crayton@sfgov.org City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25010:00 AMThursday, October 29, 2026 Special Meeting ROLL CALL AND ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA CHANGES REGULAR AGENDA 1. 261066 [Hearing - El Niño Storm Preparedness] Sponsors: Dorsey; Mandelman, Chen, Wong, Walton, Sauter, Sherrill and Fielder Hearing to examine San Francisco’s preparedness for the upcoming El Niño storm season; review interdepartmental emergency response coordination, stormwater and flood prevention infrastructure, protection of vulnerable populations, public communications and emergency alerts, and plans to safeguard critical infrastructure, transportation systems, homes, and businesses; and requesting the Department of Emergency Management, Port, Public Utilities Commission, Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department, Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Recreation and Parks Department to report. 9/22/26; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. 10/6/26; REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Page 1City and County of San Francisco Printed at 11:17 am on 10/23/26

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee October 29, 2026Meeting Agenda 2. 261089 [Fire Code - Banning Sale of Lockable Butane Lighters with Plastic Components] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey, Wong, Sauter and Sherrill Ordinance amending the San Francisco Fire Code to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, and knowing delivery for payment of lockable butane lighters with plastic components to any address or person in San Francisco; establish enforcement processes and penalties for violations; authorize the City Attorney to seek injunctive and monetary relief for violations and attorneys’ fees; authorize the Fire Department to implement the restriction through rules, forms, and guidance; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. 9/29/26; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. 10/2/26; REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. 3. 261054 [Police Code - Limited Transfers of Cannabis Business Equity Applicant Status] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Police Code to authorize the posthumous transfer of Verified Equity Applicant status to one of up to four designated beneficiaries who are members of the decedent’s immediate family; establishing a one-year redemption period, a registration and disclosure process with the Office of Cannabis, and procedures for transfers of Verified Equity Applicant status; and granting the Office of Cannabis rulemaking authority. 9/22/26; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. 10/6/26; REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION UNDER THE 30-DAY RULE NOTE: The following legislation will not be considered at this meeting. Board Rule 3.22 provides that when an Ordinance or Resolution is introduced which would CREATE OR REVISE MAJOR CITY POLICY, the Committee to which the legislation is assigned shall not consider the legislation until at least thirty days after the date of introduction. The provisions of this rule shall not apply to the routine operations of the departments of the City or when a legal time limit controls the hearing timing. In general, the rule shall not apply to hearings to consider subject matter when no legislation has been presented, nor shall the rule apply to resolutions which simply URGE action to be taken. (There is no legislation pending under the 30-Day Rule.) Page 2City and County of San Francisco Printed at 11:17 am on 10/23/26

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee October 29, 2026Meeting Agenda The Levine Act Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 84308, Members of the Board who have received campaign contributions totaling more than $500 may be required to disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding. Parties and their paid agents may also be required to disclose on the record any campaign contributions made to a Member of the Board that meets the following qualifications for disclosure. A Member of the Board of Supervisors is disqualified and must recuse themselves on any agenda item involving business, professional, trade, and land use licenses or permits and all other entitlements for use, if they received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant within the 12 months prior to the final decision; and for 12 months following the date of the final decision, a Member of the Board shall not accept, solicit, or direct a campaign contribution of $500 or more from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant. The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice. Parties, participants, and their agents are urged to consult their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law. For more information about these disclosures, visit sfethics.org. Agenda Item Information Each item on the Consent or Regular agenda may include the following 1) Legislation; 2) Budget and Legislative Analyst report; 3) Department or Agency cover letter and/or report; 4) Public correspondence. These items are available for review at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 or at sf.gov/sfbos-lrc. Meeting Procedures The Board of Supervisors is the legislative body of the City and County of San Francisco. The Board has several standing committees where legislation is the subject of hearings at which members of the public are urged to testify. The full Board does not hold a second public hearing nor take public comment on matters which have been heard in committee. An opportunity for members of the public to provide remote comment is provided at full Board of Supervisors meetings (remote comment is not provided at committees), as required by California Government Code, Sections 54953.4 et seq. Board procedures do not permit: 1) vocal or audible support or opposition to statements by Supervisors or by other persons testifying; 2) ringing and use of cell phones or electronic devices; 3) bringing in or displaying signs in the meeting room; or 4) standing in the meeting room. Each member of the public will be allotted the same maximum number of minutes to speak as set by the President or Chair at the beginning of each item or public comment, excluding City representatives; except that public speakers using interpretation assistance will be allowed to testify for twice the amount of time. Members of the public who want to display a document should place it on the overhead during their public comment and remove the document when they want the screen to return to live coverage of the meeting. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The public is encouraged to testify at Board and Committee meetings. Persons unable to attend the meeting may submit to the City, by the time the proceedings begin, written comments regarding agenda items for the official public record. Written communications should be submitted to the Clerk of the Board or the Clerk of the Committee: 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102. Communications not received prior to the hearing may be delivered to the Clerk of the Board or the Clerk of the Committee and will be shared with the Members. COPYRIGHT: All system content that is broadcasted live during public proceedings is secured by High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), which prevents copyrighted or encrypted content from being displayed or transmitted through unauthorized devices. Members of the public who wish to utilize chamber digital, audio and visual technology may not display copyrighted or encrypted content during public proceedings. AGENDA PACKET: Available at sf.gov/sfbos-meetings. Meetings are cablecast on SFGovTV, at sf.gov/tv or your Local Cable Channel (see your provider for channel listing). LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS: Language services are available in Spanish, Chinese, Filipino and Vietnamese for requests made at least two (2) business days in advance of the meeting, to help ensure availability. For more information or to request services, contact bos@sfgov.org or call (415) 554-5184. 傳譯服務: 所有常規及特別市參事會會議和常務委員會會議將提供西班牙文, 中文, 菲律賓文，以及越南文的傳 Page 3City and County of San Francisco Printed at 11:17 am on 10/23/26

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee October 29, 2026Meeting Agenda 譯服務, 但必須在會議前最少兩 (2) 個工作日作出請求, 以確保能獲取到傳譯服務. 將因應請求提供交替傳譯 服務, 以便公眾向有關政府機構發表意見. 如需更多資訊或請求有關服務, 請發電郵至 bos@sfgov.org 或致電 (415) 554-5184 聯絡我們. INTÉRPRETES DE IDIOMAS: Para asegurar la disponibilidad de los servicios de interpretación en chino, filipino español y vietnamita, presente su petición por lo menos con dos (2) días hábiles de antelación previo a la reunión. Para más información o para solicitar los servicios, envíe su mensaje a bos@sfgov.org o llame al (415) 554-5184. TAGA SALIN-WIKA: Ipaabot sa amin ang mga kahilingan para sa taga salin-wika sa Kastila, Tsino, Filipino at Vietnamese nang hindi bababa sa dalawang araw bago ang pulong. Makakatulong ito upang tiyakin na ang mga serbisyo ay nakalaan at nakahanda. Para sa dagdag kaalaman o para humiling ng serbisyo, maki pagugnayan po sa bos@sfgov.org o tumawag sa (415) 554-5184. PHIÊN DỊCH VIÊN: Dịch vụ ngôn ngữ bằng tiếng Tây Ban Nha, tiếng Trung, tiếng Filipino và tiếng Việt được cung cấp nếu quý vị gửi yêu cầu ít nhất hai (2) ngày làm việc trước cuộc họp, để đảm bảo có phiên dịch viên. Để biết thêm thông tin hoặc yêu cầu dịch vụ, vui lòng liên hệ qua email bos@sfgov.org hoặc gọi số (415) 554-5184. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Reasonable Accommodations Title II of the ADA and City policy enable people with disabilities to have equal access to all City services, activities, and benefits. Board and Committee meetings are real-time captioned and cablecast open-captioned on SFGovTV (sf.gov/tv) or your Local Cable Channel (see your provider for channel listing). [WN1.1]Agendas and minutes are available on the Board’s website sf.gov/sfbos and adhere to web development Federal Access Board’s Section 508 Guidelines. For reasonable accommodations, email bos@sfgov.org, or call (415) 554-5184 or (415) 554-5227(TTY). Requests made at least two (2) business days in advance of the meeting will help to ensure availability. Know Your Rights Under The Sunshine Ordinance Commissions, boards, councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This Ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 67) or to report a violation of the Ordinance, contact by mail at Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102; phone at (415) 554-7724; fax at (415) 554-5163; or by email at sotf@sfgov.org. Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by printing the San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 67, on the Internet at sf.gov/sotf. Ethics Requirements Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code, Section 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102; (415) 252-3100; fax (415) 252-3112; website sfethics.org. Under Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, Section 1.127, no person or entity with a financial interest in a land use matter pending before the Board of Appeals, Board of Supervisors, Building Inspection Commission, Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, Port Commission, or the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, may make a campaign contribution to a member of the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, the City Attorney, or a candidate for any of those offices, from the date the land use matter commenced until 12 months after the board or commission has made a final decision, or any appeal to another City agency from that decision has been resolved. For more information about this restriction, visit sfethics.org. Page 4City and County of San Francisco Printed at 11:17 am on 10/23/26