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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
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.
The resolution would permit the Department of Public Health to receive and use recurring state grant money for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
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.
Ordinance establishes the tax designation ceiling for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for tax year 2026.
The city proposes to lift the limit on using Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax money for short‑term rental subsidies.
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 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.
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 draft amendment would raise the yearly amount the city must allocate to the Housing Trust Fund.
What's happening
Why it matters
More funding can support building and preserving affordable housing and help households with down‑payment loans.
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 amended the charter amendment to increase the required annual appropriation to the Housing Trust Fund, adjust funding mechanisms, extend its sunset date, and modify related provisions.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The Board will review proposed changes to the FY 2026-2027 recommended budget.
What's happening
Why it matters
The final budget determines how county services are funded and ensures a balanced fiscal year for the county and its special districts.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join the video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83926444646
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit public comments during the meeting following the Public Comment Instructions, or submit written comments before the meeting as directed in the agenda.
Decision update
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the County Executive’s FY 2026‑2027 recommended budget as modified, making the budget approval final. The board also preliminarily adopted four salary ordinances (NS‑5.26.69 through NS‑5.26.72) unanimously, which are not yet final.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The Board will preliminarily adopt a series of salary ordinances (NS‑5.26.69 through NS‑5.26.75 and NS‑20.26.01) that adjust pay for employees affected by reorganizations and budget actions.
Supervisors will vote on a resolution authorizing a loan of money from the County’s General Fund to the Road Fund.
Supervisors will vote to approve the County Executive’s recommended budget after any revisions, deductions, or additions identified during the hearing.
The Board will consider recommendations for FY 2026-2027 Budget Inventory proposals.
What's happening
Why it matters
Delegating authority enables the County to award one-time grants and sponsorships, directing $5 million toward community programs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83926444646
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow the public comment instructions in the agenda; comments can be given during the meeting.
Decision update
The Board voted unanimously to adopt, with amendments, a resolution delegating authority to the Clerk of the Board (or designee) to negotiate, execute, amend, extend, or terminate any grant or sponsorship agreement for FY 2026‑2027 budget inventory items, subject to County Counsel approval and expiring on June 30 2028.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
Ordinance amends the Administrative Code to increase certain utility meter fees and authorizes the Controller to adjust device fees annually up to the maximum allowable under state law.
Ordinance would increase the filing fee and per‑word fee for paid ballot arguments.
Resolution authorizes the Department of Public Health to accept and expend recurring state grant funds for FY 2026-2027.
The ordinance would appropriate all estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments for FY ending June 30, 2027, and FY ending June 30, 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets the city’s spending plan and revenue use for the next two fiscal years.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting in Legislative Chamber, Room 25010, City Hall.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment period listed.
Decision update
The item “Budget and Appropriation Ordinance FY 2026‑2028” committee motion passed.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The committee will hear the administrative provisions in the proposed Annual Salary Ordinance for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028.
Ordinance amends the Health Code to set patient rates for services provided by the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.
The ordinance extends the waiver of first‑year permit, license, and business registration fees for newly formed small businesses or new locations until July 1, 2027, or until the allocated funds are exhausted.
The committee held a hearing 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 funding for city services that affect all residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting in Legislative Chamber, Room 25010, City Hall.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment period listed.
Decision update
The item “Hearing on Mayor's Proposed Budget FY 2026‑2028” committee motion passed.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The 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.
The resolution concurs with the Controller's establishment of the 2026 Consumer Price Index and adjusts the Access Line Tax by the same rate.
