Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
Summary cards
The committee will review an amendment to the Police Code that sets penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks: a first offense as an infraction with a $125‑$250 fine, and subsequent offenses as misdemeanors with $250‑$750 fines and possible jail time.
The committee will consider a resolution affirming San Francisco’s support for the Speed Safety System Pilot Program and urging the city to explore changes that would increase the number of speed‑camera locations, especially on high‑injury corridors.
The committee will consider an amendment to the Police Code that repeals the prohibition on libraries lending books, magazines, or other printed material to anyone under 21, unless a parent or guardian consents and a membership card is obtained.
The committee will review an amendment to the Health Code that repeals several old prohibitions, including transporting bread in open baskets on city streets, selling unsterilized rags for industrial cleaning, and operating a laundry to sterilize rags without a permit.
The committee will review an amendment to the Administrative Code that makes it city policy to expand drug‑free permanent supportive housing and requires city funding to be used for that purpose, except in limited cases. The Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing must also survey residents and adopt eviction rules for drug‑free housing.
What's happening
Why it matters
Increasing drug‑free supportive housing will give people experiencing homelessness more safe housing options and affect current and future residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250 on July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: Email the Clerk of the Committee at monique.crayton@sfgov.org.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Committee, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, before the hearing begins.
Decision update
The committee amended the ordinance to expand the City policy for drug‑free permanent supportive housing, directing funding and survey requirements for such housing projects.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
The committee considered a resolution affirming San Francisco’s support for the Speed Safety System pilot and urging the city to explore expanding the number of speed camera locations, especially on high‑injury corridors. The Chair intends to send the resolution to the full Board as a Committee Report on July 14, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Increasing speed camera coverage could reduce traffic crashes and injuries on busy streets.
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 committee voted to recommend that San Francisco continue supporting the Speed Safety System pilot program and explore changes to strengthen it, such as increasing allowable speed camera locations on high‑injury corridors.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
The committee held a hearing to consider granting a Type‑42 on‑sale beer and wine license to The Love Potion Library LLC at 284 Noe Street, citing public convenience. The item is pending a decision.
What's happening
Why it matters
The license would allow the venue to serve alcohol, potentially affecting neighborhood activity and local business options.
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 committee passed a resolution to issue a Type‑42 on‑sale beer and wine liquor license to The Love Potion Library LLC at 284 Noe Street, finding it serves the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
An ordinance would amend the Police Code to set fines of $125‑$250 for a first offense and $250‑$750 plus possible jail time for repeat offenses within five years. The item has been assigned under the 30‑day rule and referred to the department.
An ordinance seeks to repeal several Health Code prohibitions, including transporting bread in open baskets, selling unsterilized rags for industrial cleaning, and operating a laundry for sterilizing rags without a permit. The item has been assigned under the 30‑day rule and referred to the department.
A hearing was held to consider the person‑to‑person transfer of a Type‑21 off‑sale liquor license to Del Rio Produce Market at 2214 Clement Street, deemed a public convenience. The committee is reviewing the request.
What's happening
Why it matters
The transfer would allow the market to sell beer, wine, and spirits, impacting local retail options.
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 committee passed a resolution to transfer a Type‑21 off‑sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Del Rio Produce Market Inc. at 2214 Clement Street, deeming the transfer in the public interest.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
The committee considered the transfer of a Type‑20 off‑sale beer and wine license to Food Folk LLC at 210 Clement Street, stating it serves the public convenience. The item is under committee review.
What's happening
Why it matters
The new license would let Food Folk sell alcohol, affecting neighborhood dining options.
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 committee passed a resolution to transfer a Type‑20 off‑sale beer and wine liquor license to Food Folk LLC at 210 Clement Street, finding the transfer serves the public convenience or necessity.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
The ordinance repeals a rule that required people under 21 to have a parent‑signed membership card to borrow books, magazines, or other printed material from libraries.
The ordinance proposes new penalties for the illegal discharge of fireworks. A first offense would be an infraction with a $125‑$250 fine, and repeat offenses within five years would be misdemeanors with fines of $250‑$750 and possible jail time.
What's happening
Why it matters
Stronger penalties aim to reduce unsafe fireworks use and protect public safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on 7/9/2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The board committee voted to recommend amending the Police Code to impose penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks, including fines and possible misdemeanor charges for repeat offenses.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
The ordinance removes old prohibitions on transporting bread in open baskets on city streets, selling unsterilized rags for industrial cleaning, and operating a laundry to sterilize rags without a permit.
What's happening
Why it matters
Eliminating these obsolete rules reduces unnecessary regulation for businesses and vendors.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on 7/9/2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The board committee voted to recommend repealing the Health Code prohibitions on transporting bread in open baskets on city streets, selling unsterilized rags for industrial cleaning, and operating a laundry to sterilize such rags without a permit.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
The resolution affirms support for the Speed Safety System Pilot Program.
The ordinance removes the ban on transporting bread in open baskets or containers on city streets.
