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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
The Municipal Elections Code is being amended to raise the filing fee for paid ballot arguments.
The ordinance would set salary levels for positions in the listed departments for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines employee compensation, impacting city payroll costs and service delivery.
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 combined filing of the proposed Annual Salary Ordinance for selected departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028. This is a committee action, not final approval.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Board will concur with the Controller’s certification that the listed services can be performed by a private contractor at lower cost.
The committee tabled an ordinance that would increase the filing fee and per‑word fee for paid ballot arguments.
The committee will hear the administrative provisions of the proposed annual salary ordinance for FY 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets staffing levels and salaries, affecting city payroll costs.
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 pass the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2027‑2028, including several amendments and a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, and the ordinance was approved.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The ordinance would temporarily lift the limit on using Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax money for short‑term rental subsidies.
The resolution adopts the Controller’s Consumer Price Index for 2026 and adjusts the Access Line Tax by the same rate.
A hearing was held to consider the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance that appropriates estimated receipts and expenditures for a range of departments, including the Airport Commission, City Planning, Public Library, and others, as of May 1, 2026.
The Recreation and Parks Department is authorized to amend the permit for Another Planet Entertainment to hold ticketed concerts at the Golden Gate Park Polo Field in 2027‑2029.
What's happening
Why it matters
The extended permit and higher fees generate significant revenue for the city and allow continued large‑scale concerts in the park.
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 rescind the earlier vote on the resolution to extend the concert permit for the Golden Gate Park Polo Field, undoing the prior approval.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Health Code is being amended to set patient rates for Department of Public Health services for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
The ordinance would extend the waiver of certain first‑year permit, license, and business registration fees for newly formed or newly located small businesses.
The committee will hear the Mayor’s proposed budget for city departments for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It shows how city funds will be allocated, affecting services that residents rely on.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, at 10:00 AM on June 25, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Budget and Appropriations Committee heard the Mayor’s proposed budget for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028 and filed the hearing. This action does not constitute final approval.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The ordinance adopts a tax designation ceiling for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean‑up Fund for tax year 2026.
The ordinance amends the Administrative Code to let the City Administrator pause, reduce, or return annual contributions from public‑works contracting departments to the Self‑Insurance Surety Bond Fund.
What's happening
Why it matters
It gives flexibility in managing the surety bond fund, impacting department budgeting and city risk management.
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 item “Authorize Adjustments to Self‑Insurance Surety Bond Fund” was approved.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
A hearing was held on the administrative provisions contained in the proposed Appropriation Ordinance that would appropriate all estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
A hearing was held to consider the Proposed Annual Salary Ordinance that enumerates positions and sets compensation for selected departments as of May 1, 2026, for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
The ordinance determines salary levels for many city employees, affecting payroll costs and staffing decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, or via the budget website link provided.
Decision update
The Board of Supervisors approved the Proposed Annual Salary Ordinance for selected departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028, providing final approval.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The ordinance would appropriate estimated revenues and expenditures for the Airport Commission, Board of Appeals, Building Inspection, City Planning, Child Support Services, Environment, Law Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, Public Library, Public Utilities Commission, Rent Arbitration Board, and Retirement System for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how city funds are allocated, affecting services and programs citywide.
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 combined filing of the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for selected departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028. This is a committee action, not final approval.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The resolution adopts the department’s expenditure plan for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
The ordinance changes baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.
The Administrative Code is being amended to raise fees for specific utility meters.
The council will discuss actions related to fiscal and administrative information provided by the Social Services Agency.
The commission will receive the fiscal agent’s report covering the period through March 31, FY 2025‑2026.
Commission will receive an overview of the May 4, 2026 Policy, Scope and Budget Workshop and consider a vote to approve the recommended policy changes, scope adjustments, and budget stabilization measures.
The ordinance proposes to appropriate all estimated receipts and expenditures for the Airport Commission, Board of Appeals, Building Inspection, City Planning, Child Support Services, Environment, Law Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, Public Library, Public Utilities Commission, Rent Arbitration Board, and Retirement System for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It establishes the city’s spending plan for many essential services, influencing how resources are allocated to residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, 10:00 AM on June 24, 2026.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee passed a motion on the proposed budget and appropriation for multiple city departments for FY 2026‑2028, but this does not represent final Board approval.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
