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Budget and Appropriations Committee
Summary cards
The committee received a resolution that approves the 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028 expenditure plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.
A hearing will be held to review the Mayor’s proposed budget for city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
The budget determines how city services are funded for the next two fiscal years.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25011.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recessed and passed a motion to hold a hearing on the Mayor’s proposed budget for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The ordinance proposes to enumerate positions and set salaries for staff in the same list of selected departments covered by the budget ordinance for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
The ordinance appropriates $1,926,125 of boarding of prisoners revenue and $14,043,516 for overtime salaries, while de‑appropriating $12,117,391 from retirement fringe benefits, vehicles, and capital projects to support projected overtime needs in FY 2025‑26.
The ordinance proposes to appropriate all estimated receipts and expenditures for a list of selected departments—including the Airport Commission, City Planning, Public Library, and Municipal Transportation Agency—for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
The ordinance would raise fees for certain utility meters and let the Controller adjust weights‑and‑measures and utility meter device fees each year up to the state‑allowed maximum.
The resolution would permit the Department of Public Health to receive and use recurring state grant money for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
The ordinance would raise the filing fee and the per‑word charge for organizations that submit paid ballot arguments.
The committee authorizes the Recreation and Park Department to amend the permit allowing Another Planet Entertainment to hold ticketed concerts at the Polo Field in 2027‑2029.
What's happening
Why it matters
The permit generates significant revenue for the city and determines how the park will be used for large events.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee voted to approve, with amendments, a resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to issue an amended permit that allows Another Planet Entertainment to hold ticketed concerts at the Golden Gate Park Polo Field, includes fee increases, and extends the permit through 2029 with options to 2035.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The ordinance would eliminate the rule that the Department of Elections must include the full legal text of ballot measures in the Voter Information Pamphlet and would let the Director set the pamphlet format without Ballot Simplification Committee approval.
Resolution adopts the Consumer Price Index for 2026 to adjust the Access Line Tax rate.
Ordinance authorizes the City Administrator to pause, reduce, or return annual contributions by departments that contract for Public Works to the Self‑Insurance Surety Bond Fund.
What's happening
Why it matters
It gives the city flexibility to manage bond fund cash flow during fiscal changes.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, on June 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to permit the City Administrator to pause, reduce, or return the annual contributions made by departments that contract for Public Works to the San Francisco Self‑Insurance Surety Bond Fund.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The city proposes to lift the limit on using Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax money for short‑term rental subsidies.
The ordinance extends the waiver of first‑year permit, license, and business registration fees for qualifying small businesses until July 1, 2027 or until the allocated funds are exhausted.
The Library is authorized to accept and spend up to $1,500,000 in in‑kind gifts, services, and cash from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for the Chinatown Branch renovation through FY 2029‑2030.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding supports major upgrades to the Chinatown library, improving facilities and services for the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25011.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Grant for Chinatown Library Renovation” passed (Ayes: 5 - Chan, Dorsey, Sauter, Walton, Mandelman [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Extending Waiver of Permit, License, and Business Registration Fees for Certain; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The resolution concurs with the Controller’s certification that a range of city services—such as security, custodial, and food services—can be performed by private contractors at lower cost than city employees.
The committee reviewed the ordinance that would appropriate all estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
The ordinance would amend the Health Code to establish patient fees for services provided by the Department of Public Health for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
The committee examined the ordinance that lists city positions, sets their salaries, and authorizes appointments for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
Ordinance establishes the tax designation ceiling for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for tax year 2026.
The ordinance modifies baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
The Controller certified that protective services for adult probation and security services for the Department of Public Health can be performed by private contractors at lower cost.
What's happening
Why it matters
Contracting out could reduce expenses for the city while continuing essential health and safety services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee voted to approve, with amendments, a resolution that authorizes contracting private providers for protective and health security services across multiple city departments, as certified by the Controller.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The committee was presented with a proposed budget and appropriation ordinance covering estimated receipts and expenditures for multiple city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
Defines how the city will allocate estimated revenues and spending to key services over the next two fiscal years.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the next Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting to follow up on this ordinance.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment deadline listed; you may submit comments to the clerk’s email.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recessed and passed a motion on the proposed budget and appropriation ordinance for selected city departments for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Committee will hear the administrative provisions of the proposed Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2027 and FY 2028.
The ordinance enumerates city positions, authorizes appointments, and sets compensation for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines salaries and staffing levels for city employees, affecting city payroll costs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25011.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recessed and passed a motion on the Annual Salary Ordinance for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028, which enumerates and authorizes compensation for city positions.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The Controller certified that certain city services can be performed by private contractors at lower cost.
The ordinance would set estimated receipts and expenditures for all city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It establishes the funding levels that will support city operations and programs over the next two years.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25011.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recessed and passed the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028. This is a committee action and not final board approval.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The committee will consider a salary ordinance that lists positions for several city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines salary levels for many city employees, affecting the city budget and staff compensation.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recessed and passed the proposed annual salary ordinance for selected city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028. This is a committee action and not final board approval.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The Controller certified that Materials Testing and Inspection Services can be performed by private contractors at lower cost, but the resolution was killed after the meeting was recessed.
What's happening
Why it matters
The city missed a potential cost‑saving opportunity for public works testing services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recessed and passed a resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the Department of Public Works may be performed by a private contractor. This is a committee action and not final board approval.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Committee will hear the administrative provisions of the proposed Annual Salary Ordinance for FY 2027 and FY 2028, which enumerate city positions and compensation.
