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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
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.
The committee held a hearing to consider the mayor’s proposed budget for city departments for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how city services will be funded and which programs may be prioritized.
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: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee passed a motion on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2026‑27 & 2027‑28, but this does not constitute final approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
The committee reviewed the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance that sets estimated revenues and expenditures for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28.
What's happening
Why it matters
It establishes the legal budget framework for all city departments, impacting services and tax rates.
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: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee passed a motion on the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2026‑27 & 2027‑28, but this is not final approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
The ordinance would raise the filing fee and per‑word fee for paid ballot arguments.
The committee examined the Annual Salary Ordinance that lists city positions and compensation for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets salaries and staffing levels for city employees, affecting payroll costs and service delivery.
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: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee passed a motion on the Annual Salary Ordinance for FY 2026‑27 & 2027‑28, yet the action remains a committee step and not final Board approval.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
Committee will hear the administrative provisions of the proposed annual salary ordinance for FY 2027-2028.
The Administrative Code will be amended to raise fees for certain utility meters.
The Health Code will be amended to establish patient rates for Department of Public Health services for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
Ordinance amends the Administrative Code to let the City Administrator 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
Provides flexibility in managing bond fund contributions, potentially affecting city financial risk and budgeting.
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 ordinance amending the Administrative Code to let the City Administrator pause, reduce, or return contributions to the Self‑Insurance Surety Bond Fund was approved.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
The ordinance temporarily lifts the limit on using Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax money for short‑term rental subsidies.
The resolution authorizes the Department of Public Health to accept and spend recurring state grant funds for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
The resolution adopts the expenditure plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
Committee will hear the administrative provisions of the proposed appropriation ordinance for FY 2027 and 2028.
Committee adopts an ordinance establishing the tax designation ceiling for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean‑up Fund for tax year 2026.
The ordinance extends the waiver of first‑year permit, license, and business registration fees for newly formed or expanding small businesses.
The ordinance proposes an annual salary schedule that lists positions and salaries for the same set of departments for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets salary levels for city workers, impacting the city’s payroll costs and employee compensation.
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 annual salary ordinance for selected city department positions for FY 2026‑2028, but this does not constitute final Board approval.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
The Mayor’s budget ordinance, which sets estimated receipts and expenditures for all city departments for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028, was presented and recommended to the Board of Supervisors.
Council adopts a resolution to adjust the Access Line Tax by the 2026 Consumer Price Index as set by the Controller.
The committee opened a public comment period for residents to give testimony on the Annual Appropriation and Salary Ordinances for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028. Speakers were limited to one minute each, with interpretation available in Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino.
Board members heard 81 appeals on property tax assessments.
The council will accept the City Treasurer's Report.
Council will receive and file the city’s Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
The council will accept the Treasurer’s financial report and accompanying check register.
