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The Board is asked to approve an ordinance that settles a lawsuit filed by former employee George Murphy for $150,000.
Board will consider an ordinance to settle the Henry Faust lawsuit for $52,500.
Board will consider an ordinance to settle the lawsuit by Joe Fong and Soon Kang for $350,000.
Board will consider an ordinance to settle the Kristina K. Hall lawsuit for $50,000.
The Board adopted a resolution declaring the results of the special landowner election for Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island).
What's happening
Why it matters
It confirms the election outcome, enabling the financing district to move forward with projects on Treasure Island.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in the Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide written comments to the Board of Supervisors during the public comment period (no deadline listed).
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution declaring the results of the special landowner election for the Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District.
Decided Sep 29, 2026.
The Board raised the settlement limit for the City Attorney from $25,000 to $100,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
It lets the city settle more claims quickly without full board approval, improving efficiency and transparency.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Email: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Submit comment: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Decision update
The Board finally passed an ordinance amending the Administrative and Business and Tax Regulations Codes to raise the settlement limits for the City Attorney to $100,000 and for the HR Director to $100,000, and to require annual reporting of settlements between $25,000 and $100,000.
Decided Sep 29, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution modifying Resolution No. 7‑17 to authorize issuance of bonds for the Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) and its project areas.
What's happening
Why it matters
Authorizes bond financing needed to fund infrastructure projects within the district.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in the Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide written comments to the Board of Supervisors during the public comment period (no deadline listed).
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution modifying Resolution No. 7‑17 to authorize issuance of bonds for the Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District.
Decided Sep 29, 2026.
The Board approved an ordinance to add new project areas to the Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 on Treasure Island.
What's happening
Why it matters
Expands the district’s ability to fund infrastructure projects on Treasure Island, affecting future development and financing.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Remote comment is allowed at the full Board meeting.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board passed, on first reading, an ordinance adding Treasure Island territory to Infrastructure Financing District No. 1 and adopting an annexation supplement.
Decided Sep 29, 2026.
The board will adopt resolutions revising the FY 2026‑27 budget expenditures.
The board will receive a report from the Finance Liaison.
The Executive Director presented the unaudited July‑August 2026 financial statement, showing the top ten expenditures and net income/loss YTD.
The board will discuss strategic planning goals and budget objectives for the Fairgrounds Management Corporation.
The board will approve a retroactive First Amendment to the Services Agreement with SAS Plumbing, Inc.
The committee is asked to approve a grant amendment that adds $150,000, bringing the total to no more than $450,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides additional funding for LGBTQI+ and various community programs and extends the time they can receive support.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on September 23, 2026 at City Hall.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment deadline listed; submit comments to the clerk’s email.
Decision update
The board voted to recommend approving an amendment that increases the LGBTQI+ grant by $150,000 to a total not‑to‑exceed $450,000 and extends the grant term through June 30, 2025.
Decided Sep 23, 2026.
Council approved Amendment 2 to the Sid Tool Co. contract, raising the not‑to‑exceed limit by $7,600,000 to $17,100,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
The higher limit lets city departments purchase needed supplies without separate contracts, saving time and potentially costs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on September 23 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Resolution approving $7.6 M increase to industrial supplies contract” was recommended for approval.
Decided Sep 23, 2026.
Council will approve Amendment No. 1 to the legal services agreement, setting a flat‑rate monthly retainer of $21,500 and an hourly rate of $385.
Council will adopt a resolution to approve a Section 130 funding agreement with Caltrans for the railroad crossing closure at East Bellevue Avenue.
Adopt a resolution to appropriate $1 million from Low‑ and Moderate‑Income Housing Asset Funds, $3 million from Commercial Linkage Fee Funds, and $1 million from General Fund Housing Set‑Aside Funds into the Pro‑Housing Reserve Account.
The City proposes annual salary increases for the City Clerk and City Manager.
The City authorized an $8,725,000 settlement of the Robinson‑Luqman employment lawsuit.
What's happening
Why it matters
Settlement avoids prolonged litigation and pays compensation to affected employees, impacting the city’s legal liabilities and budget.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Remote comment is allowed at the full Board meeting.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Settle Robinson-Luqman Employment Lawsuit for $8,725,000” passed.
Decided Sep 22, 2026.
The ordinance de‑appropriated $43,505,000 from 2020 Health and Recovery GO Bonds, Series 2025G, previously assigned to the Department of Public Health.
What's happening
Why it matters
Shifts bond funding to support current public‑health and park projects while keeping the money available pending receipt.
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 “Reallocate $83,475,000 Health and Park Bond Funds” passed.
Decided Sep 22, 2026.
The board approved an ordinance to settle the lawsuit for $825,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
It pays the city’s legal liability and closes the civil‑rights lawsuit.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250, on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Board of Supervisors as directed in the agenda (no deadline provided).
Decision update
The item “Settlement of Christiana Porter lawsuit for $825,000” passed.
Decided Sep 22, 2026.
$138,000,000 of 2020 ESER GO bond proceeds are appropriated to the Department of Public Works for FY 2026‑2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funds enable DPW to finance earthquake‑related safety and emergency response projects, improving city resilience.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Remote comment is allowed at the full Board meeting.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Appropriation of $138M ESER Bond Funds to DPW” passed.
Decided Sep 22, 2026.
The resolution retroactively authorizes the City Attorney to accept a $200,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides funding for the city’s affirmative litigation and enforcement efforts over the next three years.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250, on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Board of Supervisors as directed in the agenda (no deadline provided).
Decision update
The item “Accept $200,000 San Francisco Foundation grant for litigation support” was adopted.
Decided Sep 22, 2026.
