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Budget and Finance Committee
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The committee will adopt the Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2027, as required by the city charter.
The agenda notes that members of the public may submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board or Committee before the meeting begins. Comments can be delivered in person or mailed to 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244.
Official agenda text
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend an in-kind gift of wastewater analysis services valued in the amount of $87,000 from Biobot Analytics in support of the Department of Public Health for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend an in-kind gift of wastewater analysis services valued in the amount of $87,000 from Biobot Analytics in support of the Department of Public Health for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
The committee is considering an amendment to the Administrative Code that raises the minimum grant award amount requiring Board of Supervisors approval from $100,000 to the greater of $1,000,000 or the federal single‑audit threshold. The change would also set new rules for grant increases and exempt certain legal‑service gifts.
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Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to enter into an agreement with the San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation (DDC) regarding potential improvements and renovations at Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park; and to accept cash grants of approximately $20,000,000 for the project, for the period starting on the execution date of the agreement through December 2028; and authorizing the RPD to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement provided they do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to enter into an agreement with the San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation (DDC) regarding potential improvements and renovations at Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park; and to accept cash grants of approximately $20,000,000 for the project, for the period starting on the execution date of the agreement through December 2028; and authorizing the RPD to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement provided they do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
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Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028; and $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $275,391 from the California Victim Compensation Board for the grant term July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, to continue the Criminal Restitution Compact should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028; and $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $275,391 from the California Victim Compensation Board for the grant term July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, to continue the Criminal Restitution Compact should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
An ordinance approves the City’s Health Service System plans and sets contribution rates for calendar year 2027, requiring a three‑fourths vote of the Board of Supervisors.
Official agenda text
Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to initiate a performance and management audit, in collaboration with the Controller’s office, of the Academy of Sciences in Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to initiate a performance and management audit, in collaboration with the Controller’s office, of the Academy of Sciences in Fiscal Year 2026-2027” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
Official agenda text
Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Traveler’s Retreat, Lease No. 26-0071, between Hotelzo, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a twelve-year term, and a minimum annual guarantee of $350,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Traveler’s Retreat, Lease No. 26-0071, between Hotelzo, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a twelve-year term, and a minimum annual guarantee of $350,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
The committee directed the Budget and Legislative Analyst to start a performance and management audit of the Academy of Sciences for fiscal year 2026‑2027, in partnership with the Controller’s office.
An initiative ordinance was approved to levy an excise tax, starting in tax year 2027, on owners who keep vacant or differently used parcels that were previously grocery stores or pharmacies, with the tax revenue added to the city’s appropriations limit for four years.
The committee approved the Health Service System plans and set contribution rates for calendar year 2027, which require a three‑fourths vote of the Board of Supervisors to become law.
Official agenda text
Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $200,000 from The Chris Larsen Fund facilitated by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation through Five Keys to support a women’s initiative, Project Restore: Women’s Housing for victims of crime, geared towards servicing families of violent crime for the purpose of public safety prevention efforts.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $200,000 from The Chris Larsen Fund facilitated by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation through Five Keys to support a women’s initiative, Project Restore: Women’s Housing for victims of crime, geared towards servicing families of violent crime for the purpose of public safety prevention efforts” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
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Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the minimum grant award amount requiring Board of Supervisors approval for acceptance and expenditure from $100,000 to the greater of $1,000,000 or the federal single audit threshold amount set by the United States Office of Management and Budget, starting October 1, 2026; require Board of Supervisors approval of a grant increase only if it raises the grant to the approval threshold for the first time or increases a previously-approved grant to either 110% or more of the previously-approved amount or $200,000 or more above the previously-approved amount; authorize the Controller to make rules governing the acceptance and expenditure of any grants or grant increases that do not require Board of Supervisors approval; exempt gifts of legal services and litigation-related expert services from the requirement that department obtain Board of Supervisors approval to accept gifts valued above $10,000; and make other non-substantive organizational changes to the sections of code relating to cash revolving funds and acceptance and expendit
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the minimum grant award amount requiring Board of Supervisors approval for acceptance and expenditure from $100,000 to the greater of $1,000,000 or the federal single audit threshold amount set by the United States Office of Management and Budget, starting October 1, 2026; require Board of Supervisors approval of a grant increase only if it raises the grant to the approval threshold for the first time or increases a previously-approved grant to either 110% or more of the previously-approved amount or $200,000 or more above the previously-approved amount; authorize the Controller to make rules governing the acceptance and expenditure of any grants or grant increases that do not require Board of Supervisors approval; exempt gifts of legal services and litigation-related expert services from the requirement that department obtain Board of Supervisors approval to accept gifts valued above $10,000; and make other non-substantive organizational changes to the sections of code relating to cash revolving funds and acceptance and expendit” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
Official agenda text
Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $4,000,000 from the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to fund the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project for the period of May 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028; approving the Grant Agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and to authorize the Acting Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $4,000,000 from the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to fund the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project for the period of May 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028; approving the Grant Agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and to authorize the Acting Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
Official agenda text
Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $4,500,000 from the San Francisco County Transportation Authority to fund the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project for the period of July 15, 2026, through September 30, 2028; approving the Grant Agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and authorizing the Acting Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $4,500,000 from the San Francisco County Transportation Authority to fund the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project for the period of July 15, 2026, through September 30, 2028; approving the Grant Agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and authorizing the Acting Executive Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
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Resolution retroactively authorizing the Port of San Francisco to execute Amendment No. 6 to a professional services contract with COWI/OLMM Joint Venture for architectural and engineering services for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project; extending the contract term retroactively from June 16, 2026, for a total term of January 3, 2017, through June 30, 2028, with no changes to the contract amount of $6,411,383.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution retroactively authorizing the Port of San Francisco to execute Amendment No. 6 to a professional services contract with COWI/OLMM Joint Venture for architectural and engineering services for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project; extending the contract term retroactively from June 16, 2026, for a total term of January 3, 2017, through June 30, 2028, with no changes to the contract amount of $6,411,383” was amended in committee.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
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Resolution approving the Lease Termination Agreement for the Terminal 2 Casual Dining Food and Beverage Concession Lease 6, Lease No. 18-0074 between SSP America, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as Landlord.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution approving the Lease Termination Agreement for the Terminal 2 Casual Dining Food and Beverage Concession Lease 6, Lease No. 18-0074 between SSP America, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as Landlord” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
Official agenda text
Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2027.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2027” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
Official agenda text
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale from time to time of bonds of the San Francisco Unified School District; prescribing the terms of sale of not to exceed $270,000,000 of said General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2024, Series B; authorizing sale of said General Obligation Bonds by negotiated sale and approving the form of bond purchase agreement; approving the forms of one or more paying agent agreements; and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates relating to such bonds.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale from time to time of bonds of the San Francisco Unified School District; prescribing the terms of sale of not to exceed $270,000,000 of said General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2024, Series B; authorizing sale of said General Obligation Bonds by negotiated sale and approving the form of bond purchase agreement; approving the forms of one or more paying agent agreements; and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates relating to such bonds” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
