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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
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.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
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.
The Board will concur with the Controller’s certification that Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the Department of Public Works can be performed by a private contractor at lower cost.
What's happening
Why it matters
If approved, the change could lower costs for the city, but the item is currently tabled pending further consideration.
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 “Resolution to outsource Materials Testing and Inspection Services” was continued.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Municipal Elections Code is being amended to raise the filing fee for paid ballot arguments.
The ordinance would set salary levels for positions in the listed departments for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines employee compensation, impacting city payroll costs and service delivery.
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 passed a combined filing of the proposed Annual Salary Ordinance for selected departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028. This is a committee action, not final approval.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Board will concur with the Controller’s certification that the listed services can be performed by a private contractor at lower cost.
The committee tabled an ordinance that would increase the filing fee and per‑word fee for paid ballot arguments.
The committee will hear the administrative provisions of the proposed annual salary ordinance for FY 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets staffing levels and salaries, affecting city payroll costs.
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 pass the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2027‑2028, including several amendments and a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, and the ordinance was approved.
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The ordinance would temporarily lift the limit on using Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax money for short‑term rental subsidies.
The resolution adopts the Controller’s Consumer Price Index for 2026 and adjusts the Access Line Tax by the same rate.
A hearing was held to consider the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance that appropriates estimated receipts and expenditures for a range of departments, including the Airport Commission, City Planning, Public Library, and others, as of May 1, 2026.
