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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
The Board is asked to approve an ordinance that appropriates all estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
Two ordinances are on the agenda: one amends the Planning Code to allow relocation of bar uses with existing alcohol licenses in specific districts, and the other waives street encroachment and occupancy fees for a waste‑bin enclosure project on Harry Street Steps. Both have been passed on first reading and are pending final approval.
Supervisors will vote on a budget and appropriation ordinance for FY 2026‑2028, an annual salary ordinance, an amendment to the Self‑Insurance Surety Bond Fund, and a change to the early‑care commercial rents tax baseline. These items set spending levels, employee compensation, insurance fund contributions, and tax rules.
What's happening
Why it matters
These decisions determine how city funds are allocated, affect city workers’ pay, and influence the financing of early‑care programs, impacting taxpayers and city services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting on July 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve budget, salary, surety bond, and early care tax ordinances” was continued.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
The ordinance would waive application review and processing fees for permits that address violations under the Building Inspection’s Internal Quality Control Audit Amnesty Program.
What's happening
Why it matters
Lowering these fees encourages property owners to fix code violations, improving safety and compliance.
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 approval of an ordinance amending the Fire and Public Works Codes to waive application review and processing fees for permits to abate violations under the Audit Amnesty Program, and to affirm the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
The ordinance would waive banner and inspection fees for qualifying nonprofit groups in Neighborhood Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial Transit, and Residential Transit‑Oriented Commercial districts.
What's happening
Why it matters
Removing these fees helps nonprofits save money and better serve their communities.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
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Decision update
The committee voted to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Public Works Code to waive banner and inspection fees for certain nonprofit organizations in Neighborhood Commercial Districts, Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and Residential Transit‑Oriented Commercial Districts, and to affirm the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
A motion was introduced to place an ordinance on the November 3, 2026 ballot that would create a fund for affordable, nutritious food.
What's happening
Why it matters
If passed, the fund would have provided resources to increase access to healthy food for low‑income residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
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Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the item and voted to kill the motion that would have placed an initiative on the November 3, 2026 ballot to create an Affordable Grocery Fund under the Administrative Code. The action is not final and must be considered by the Board of Supervisors.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
An initiative ordinance was approved to levy an excise tax, starting in tax year 2027, on owners who keep vacant or differently used parcels that were previously grocery stores or pharmacies, with the tax revenue added to the city’s appropriations limit for four years.
The committee directed the Budget and Legislative Analyst to start a performance and management audit of the Academy of Sciences for fiscal year 2026‑2027, in partnership with the Controller’s office.
The committee is considering an amendment to the Administrative Code that raises the minimum grant award amount requiring Board of Supervisors approval from $100,000 to the greater of $1,000,000 or the federal single‑audit threshold. The change would also set new rules for grant increases and exempt certain legal‑service gifts.
The committee will adopt the Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2027, as required by the city charter.
The board approved a resolution allowing the City Attorney to accept and spend a $200,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation for affirmative litigation and enforcement outreach from Oct 1 2025 through Sep 30 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides resources to pursue legal actions that protect residents’ rights and enforce city policies.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Resolution to accept $200,000 grant for litigation outreach” was referred.
Decided Jul 7, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance authorizing the City and County to settle the lawsuit filed by Elise and Zachary Williams for $35,000. The claim involved personal injury on a city street.
The Board passed an ordinance authorizing the City and County to settle the lawsuit filed by Amaryllis Cruz and Elias Jimenez for $3,000,000. The settlement resolves the medical negligence claim.
The Board is asked to adopt ordinances authorizing settlement of three lawsuits: Amaryllis Cruz and Elias Jimenez ($3,000,000) for alleged medical negligence; David M. Kennedy‑Phelps ($50,000) for personal injury from a vehicle collision; and Elise and Zachary Williams ($35,000) for personal injury on a city street. Each ordinance has passed the first reading.
The Board considered a charter amendment to establish a Municipal Finance Corporation and a public bank as nonprofit corporations, outlining their mission, principles, and governance. The amendment is slated for a public election on November 3, 2026.
The Board approved a 90‑day extension for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that exempts certain corner‑lot projects from development impact fees, except for citywide inclusionary housing requirements.
Supervisors will review a charter amendment that would establish a nonprofit Municipal Finance Corporation and a Public Bank, outlining their mission, governance, and purpose. The amendment would be placed on the November 3, 2026 election ballot.
The committee is reviewing an initiative ordinance to create a fund that will collect and spend money, gifts, grants, and donations to expand access to affordable, nutritious food for city residents. The ordinance would be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for voter approval.
The committee is reviewing an initiative ordinance to create a fund that will receive and spend money, gifts, grants, or donations to expand access to affordable, nutritious food for city residents. The item was assigned under the 30‑day rule and referred to the department.
Supervisors considered a charter amendment to create a Municipal Finance Corporation and a public bank as nonprofit corporations, outlining their mission, principles, and governance. The amendment is scheduled for a future election on November 3, 2026.
The Department of Public Health is authorized to accept and spend recurring state grant funds for FY 2026‑2027.
The ordinance was amended to set estimated receipts and expenditures for all city departments for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how city money will be spent and what services can be funded.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
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Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2026‑2028, changing title sections as specified. This amendment is a committee action, not final approval.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Board will concur with the Controller’s certification that Protective Services for Adult Probation and Security Services for the Department of Public Health can be performed by a private contractor at lower cost.
The committee will hear the administrative provisions of the proposed appropriation ordinance for FY 2027‑2028.
