Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Vote on Ballot Simplification Council appointments

A hearing will consider appointing two members to the Ballot Simplification Council. The seats replace members whose terms have expired and will serve until November 30, 2026.

Under discussionComment option listedJul 13Public Safety

What's happening

A hearing will consider appointing two members to the Ballot Simplification Council. The seats replace members whose terms have expired and will serve until November 30, 2026.

Why it matters

The council works to make ballot access easier and fairer, impacting how voters engage with elections.

Who is affected

voterselection officialsjournalists covering elections

How to act

Attend: Attend the Rules Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250 on July 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Email: victor.young@sfgov.org

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 10, 2026, 8:18 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 4:28 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The Board of Supervisors passed the motion to appoint Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong to the Ballot Simplification Council for one‑year terms beginning at the Council’s first meeting.

Decided Jul 13, 2026.

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Create Affordable Grocery Fund initiative

An initiative ordinance proposes a new fund to receive and spend money for expanding affordable, nutritious food access for city residents. The measure would be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Info onlyComment option listedJul 13Parks & Environment

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Appoint two members to Ballot Simplification Council

The committee will hold a motion to appoint two members, with terms ending November 30, 2026, to the Ballot Simplification Council. The council works on making ballot processes easier for voters.

Awaiting official resultJul 13Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Appoint six members to Fire Code Technical Advisory Council

The committee will hold a hearing to consider appointing six members for one-year terms to the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council. The appointment would help guide fire safety policies.

Info onlyJul 13Public SafetyNo comment option listed

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Create Affordable Grocery Fund via voter referendum

A motion orders that an ordinance amending the Administrative Code be submitted to voters on November 3, 2026, to create a fund for expanding access to affordable, nutritious food for city residents. The fund would receive appropriated monies, gifts, grants, or donations.

Vote scheduled Jul 13Jul 13Budget & TaxesNo comment option listed

What's happening

A motion orders that an ordinance amending the Administrative Code be submitted to voters on November 3, 2026, to create a fund for expanding access to affordable, nutritious food for city residents. The fund would receive appropriated monies, gifts, grants, or donations.

Why it matters

The fund aims to improve food access and nutrition for residents, especially those facing economic hardship.

Who is affected

residentstaxpayers

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.

Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 13, 2026, 12:27 PM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:38 PM PT

Decision update

Amended in committee

The committee voted to kill the motion to place a voter referendum creating an Affordable Grocery Fund on the November 3, 2026 ballot; this amendment is a committee action and not final Board approval.

Decided Jul 13, 2026.

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Appointment of James Pappas to Redevelopment Oversight Board

A motion approves the mayoral appointment of James Pappas to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, with his term ending January 24, 2030.

Vote scheduled Jul 13Jul 13Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

A motion approves the mayoral appointment of James Pappas to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, with his term ending January 24, 2030.

Why it matters

The board monitors redevelopment projects, influencing how former agency assets are used for community development.

Who is affected

local businessesdevelopersneighborhood residents

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.

Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 14, 2026, 7:32 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:38 PM PT

Decision update

Amended in committee

The committee voted to approve the mayor’s appointment of James Pappas to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, term ending January 24, 2030; this is a committee amendment, not final Board approval.

Decided Jul 13, 2026.

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Reappointment of Leonard Poggio to Entertainment Commission

A motion proposes to reappoint Lieutenant Leonard Poggio to the Entertainment Commission, with his term ending July 1, 2030.

Vote scheduled Jul 13Jul 13Public ServicesNo comment option listed

What's happening

A motion proposes to reappoint Lieutenant Leonard Poggio to the Entertainment Commission, with his term ending July 1, 2030.

Why it matters

The commission guides policies for city events and venues, affecting cultural programming and nightlife.

Who is affected

event organizersartistscity residents

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.

Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 14, 2026, 7:32 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:38 PM PT

Decision update

Amended in committee

The committee voted to approve the mayor’s reappointment of Lieutenant Leonard Poggio to the Entertainment Commission, term ending July 1, 2030; this is a committee amendment, not final Board approval.

Decided Jul 13, 2026.

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Appointment of Vanessa Hartigan to Port Commission

A motion approves the mayor’s nomination of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission, with her term ending May 1, 2030.

Vote scheduled Jul 13Jul 13Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

A motion approves the mayor’s nomination of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission, with her term ending May 1, 2030.

Why it matters

The commission oversees port operations, which affect trade, jobs, and economic activity in the city.

Who is affected

port workersshipping companiescity taxpayers

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.

Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 14, 2026, 7:32 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:38 PM PT

Decision update

Amended in committee

The committee voted to approve the mayor’s appointment of Vanessa Hartigan to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2030; this is a committee amendment, not final Board approval.

Decided Jul 13, 2026.

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Appointment to Fire Code Technical Advisory Council

The council is considering a motion to appoint six members—Robert Eaton, Gayle Geary, Catherine Ann Miller, Christopher Ingram, and Brandon Bracamonte—to the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council. The residency requirement is waived for two of the appointees, and the terms are for one year starting when the Council’s first meeting begins.

Awaiting official resultJul 13Public SafetyNo comment option listed

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Reappointment of Paul Woolford to Public Works Commission

A motion seeks to reappoint Paul Woolford to the Public Works Commission for a term ending July 2, 2030.

Vote scheduled Jul 13Jul 13Public ServicesNo comment option listed

What's happening

A motion seeks to reappoint Paul Woolford to the Public Works Commission for a term ending July 2, 2030.

Why it matters

The commission oversees city infrastructure projects, so its members influence decisions on streets, utilities, and public facilities.

Who is affected

city residentsbusinessespublic works employees

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.

Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 14, 2026, 7:32 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:38 PM PT

Decision update

Amended in committee

The committee voted to approve the mayor’s reappointment of Paul Woolford to the Public Works Commission, term ending July 2, 2030; this is a committee amendment, not final Board approval.

Decided Jul 13, 2026.

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Appointment to Ballot Simplification Council

A motion is on the agenda to appoint Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong to the Ballot Simplification Council. Their terms run until November 30, 2026.

Awaiting official resultJul 13Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Rules Committee

Easy-to-understand decision summaries

Vote on Ballot Simplification Council appointments

Passed

Create Affordable Grocery Fund initiative

Appoint two members to Ballot Simplification Council

Appoint six members to Fire Code Technical Advisory Council

Create Affordable Grocery Fund via voter referendum

Amended in committee

Appointment of James Pappas to Redevelopment Oversight Board

Amended in committee

Reappointment of Leonard Poggio to Entertainment Commission

Amended in committee

Appointment of Vanessa Hartigan to Port Commission

Amended in committee

Appointment to Fire Code Technical Advisory Council

Reappointment of Paul Woolford to Public Works Commission

Amended in committee

Appointment to Ballot Simplification Council