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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
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.
The committee will hear the administrative provisions in the proposed Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028.
The committee approved an ordinance authorizing a $35,000 settlement of the Williams personal injury case.
What's happening
Why it matters
The city will pay $35,000, affecting the budget and taxpayers.
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 authorizing a $35,000 settlement of the Williams personal injury lawsuit. The recommendation is not final approval.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The committee approved an ordinance authorizing a $50,000 settlement of the Kennedy-Phelps claim.
What's happening
Why it matters
The city will pay $50,000, affecting the budget and taxpayers.
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 authorizing a $50,000 settlement of the Kennedy‑Phelps claim. The recommendation is not final approval.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The committee approved a resolution authorizing a $100,000 settlement of the Craig Banks claim.
What's happening
Why it matters
The city will pay $100,000, impacting the budget and taxpayers.
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 approving a $100,000 settlement of the Craig Banks claim. The recommendation is not final approval.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The resolution authorizes the Mayor to vote yes on renewing and expanding the Downtown Community Benefit District, which would assess certain city‑owned parcels.
What's happening
Why it matters
Renewal of the district provides funding for downtown improvements, affecting local businesses and city property finances.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting in person or via webcast.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee voted to recommend authorizing the Mayor to cast an affirmative assessment ballot for the renewal and expansion of the Downtown Community Benefit District. The recommendation is not final approval.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The committee approved an ordinance authorizing a $3,000,000 settlement of the Cruz lawsuit.
What's happening
Why it matters
The city will pay $3,000,000, impacting the budget and taxpayers.
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 authorizing a $3,000,000 settlement of the Cruz lawsuit. The recommendation is not final approval.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The ordinance enumerates city positions, sets their compensation and work schedules, and authorizes appointments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines salaries for city employees, affecting city payroll costs and service delivery.
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 “Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2026‑2028” committee motion passed.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The resolution aligns the Access Line Tax with the 2026 Consumer Price Index, adjusting the tax rate accordingly.
The ordinance adopts a tax designation ceiling for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean‑up Fund for tax year 2026.
The Assessment Appeals Board will review 50 pending property tax assessment appeals.
Commission members will discuss the assessment of the administrative mechanism for the 2025-2026 grant.
The ordinance raises certain utility meter fees.
What's happening
Why it matters
It increases revenue from utility meters, helping fund city services while allowing annual fee adjustments.
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 “Increase utility meter fees and authorize annual adjustments” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jun 17, 2026.
The ordinance would extend the waiver of certain first‑year permit, license, and business registration fees for newly formed or newly located small businesses.
What's happening
Why it matters
It reduces startup costs for small businesses, encouraging entrepreneurship and economic growth.
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 “Extend waiver of first-year business fees for small businesses” was amended in committee.
Decided Jun 17, 2026.
The ordinance sets the rates that the Department of Public Health will charge patients for services in FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how much patients will pay for health services, affecting affordability and department revenue.
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 “Set public health patient rates for FY 2026‑2028” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jun 17, 2026.
Board will consider 49 appeals of property tax assessments.
The Board adopted the interim budget for FY 2026-2027 for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets how city funds will be spent on community investment projects, housing, and infrastructure for the next fiscal year.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: bos@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 before the hearing begins.
Decision update
The item “Adopt FY 2026-2027 Interim Budget for Community Investment Agency” was adopted.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and expenditures for city and county departments for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how city services are funded and can affect taxes, programs, and daily operations for residents.
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 “Interim budget and appropriation ordinance FY 2027‑2028” passed.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board approved an ordinance that sets pay, schedules, and employment terms for city workers not covered by a union, effective July 1, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It changes the wages and work schedules for many non‑union city employees, affecting their earnings and daily conditions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: bos@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 before the hearing begins.
Decision update
The item “Compensation and schedule rules for unrepresented city employees” passed.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution directing the Executive Director of the Treasure Island Development Authority to prepare an appendix to the Infrastructure Financing Plan for annexing property to the Treasure Island Revitalization Financing District.
What's happening
Why it matters
It enables financing for future infrastructure improvements on newly annexed Treasure Island property, affecting development and city services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco.
Email: bos@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, before the hearing begins.
Decision update
The item “Authorize appendix to Treasure Island Infrastructure Financing Plan” was adopted.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board approved the Interim Annual Salary Ordinance on first reading.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines pay for city employees and creates or continues positions, affecting the city budget and services for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244.
Submit comment: Written comments must be received before the meeting begins.
Decision update
The item “Vote on Interim Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2027-2028” passed.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board will review the County Executive’s FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendation for the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding decisions affect fire protection services that serve the county’s residents and businesses.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at Board of Supervisors Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83926444646
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow public comment instructions; join the video conference or call (669) 900-6833
Decision update
The item “Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District FY 2026‑2027 budget” was approved unanimously (37–39).
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026-2027 budget for the Probation Department.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding impacts probation services that supervise offenders and protect community safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83926444646
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow public comment instructions posted online at www.sccgov.org/bosmeeting
Decision update
The item “Consider revised budget for Probation Department” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
