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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
Committee will hear the administrative provisions of the proposed annual salary ordinance for FY 2027-2028.
The Administrative Code will be amended to raise fees for certain utility meters.
The Health Code will be amended to establish patient rates for Department of Public Health services for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
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.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides flexibility in managing bond fund contributions, potentially affecting city financial risk and budgeting.
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 ordinance amending the Administrative Code to let the City Administrator pause, reduce, or return contributions to the Self‑Insurance Surety Bond Fund was approved.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
The ordinance temporarily lifts the limit on using Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax money for short‑term rental subsidies.
The resolution authorizes the Department of Public Health to accept and spend recurring state grant funds for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
The resolution adopts the expenditure plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
Committee will hear the administrative provisions of the proposed appropriation ordinance for FY 2027 and 2028.
Committee adopts an ordinance establishing the tax designation ceiling for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean‑up Fund for tax year 2026.
The ordinance extends the waiver of first‑year permit, license, and business registration fees for newly formed or expanding small businesses.
The ordinance proposes an annual salary schedule that lists positions and salaries for the same set of departments for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets salary levels for city workers, impacting the city’s payroll costs and employee compensation.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, 10:00 AM on June 24, 2026.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee passed a motion on the proposed annual salary ordinance for selected city department positions for FY 2026‑2028, but this does not constitute final Board approval.
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
The Mayor’s budget ordinance, which sets estimated receipts and expenditures for all city departments for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028, was presented and recommended to the Board of Supervisors.
Council adopts a resolution to adjust the Access Line Tax by the 2026 Consumer Price Index as set by the Controller.
The committee opened a public comment period for residents to give testimony on the Annual Appropriation and Salary Ordinances for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028. Speakers were limited to one minute each, with interpretation available in Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino.
Appropriates all estimated receipts for city departments for FY ending June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets the funding levels that will support city services and programs for the next two fiscal years.
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 Board finally passed the Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028, appropriating all estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Board approved a 4.50% cost‑of‑living increase to the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services contract.
What's happening
Why it matters
The increase raises the city’s budget for analytical services, affecting overall fiscal planning and ensures staff salaries keep pace with inflation.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting 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 Board approved a 4.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment to the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services contract, raising the FY2026‑2027 amount to $3,544,900.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board considered a resolution to authorize issuance of up to $270,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for the San Francisco Unified School District.
Enumerates city positions and authorizes their compensation for FY ending June 30, 2027 and 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how many city staff are funded and how much they are paid, affecting city operations and budgets.
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 Board finally passed the Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028, establishing positions, compensation levels, and appointment authorities in the budget.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Board retroactively authorized the Department of Public Health to accept a $1,119,045 increase to a CDC grant.
The Board received an ordinance that sets Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2027.
Board retroactively authorized the Department of Public Health to accept a $250,000 grant from the State of California through Essential Access Health.
Board authorized MOHCD to receive an in‑kind consulting gift valued at $2,520,000 from FUSE Corp.
Approves an amended lease that sets base rent at 8% of gross revenues retroactive to Jan 1 2021.
What's happening
Why it matters
It changes the city’s revenue from a retail location and sets operating requirements for the tenant.
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 Board adopted a resolution retroactively approving an amended and restated lease with Tad’s Inc. for the retail space at 44 Ellis Street, including changes to rent calculations, water charges, fees, and operational requirements.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Board retroactively authorized the Department of Public Health to use an $87,000 in‑kind wastewater analysis service gift from Biobot Analytics.
