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The motion to appoint Vanessa Hartigan was continued to the chair, postponing a vote.
What's happening
Why it matters
Postponing the appointment delays the commission’s ability to make decisions on port matters.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Rules Committee meeting on July 6, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25010.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item was continued to the chair, meaning no vote was taken and the matter will be reconsidered when the chair calls it.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The motion seeks council approval of the mayor’s nomination to reappoint William Adams to the Port Commission until May 1, 2030.
What's happening
Why it matters
Reappointing the commissioner continues current leadership on port issues, impacting maritime commerce and the local economy.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Rules Committee meeting on July 6, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25010.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the motion to reappoint William Adams to the Port Commission; the amendment is not a final approval.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The motion seeks council approval of the mayor’s nomination to appoint Rich Lee to the Port Commission until May 1, 2030.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adding a new member to the Port Commission can shape decisions on port operations, trade, and jobs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Rules Committee meeting on July 6, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25010.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the motion to appoint Rich Lee to the Port Commission; the amendment does not constitute final approval.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The motion seeks council approval of the mayor’s nomination to reappoint Azalina Eusope to the Sanitation and Streets Commission until July 1, 2030.
What's happening
Why it matters
Reappointing the commissioner influences city policies on sanitation services and street maintenance that affect all residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Rules Committee meeting on July 6, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25010.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the motion to reappoint Azalina Eusope to the Sanitation and Streets Commission; this amendment is not final approval.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The ordinance amends the Administrative Code to establish an Entertainment Zone on Chestnut Street and nearby streets.
What's happening
Why it matters
Creating the Entertainment Zone will allow new nightlife venues, affect local businesses, and shape street use in the neighborhood.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Rules Committee meeting on July 6, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25010.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the ordinance in its entirety, inserting a new title and making the specified changes to the Administrative Code.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The committee heard a report on the city’s compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code Section 3502.3.
The committee heard a report on the City and County's compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code Section 3502.3.
What's happening
Why it matters
Understanding compliance helps ensure the city addresses staffing shortages and improves recruitment and retention practices.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the hearing at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 25010 on July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The body heard and filed a hearing on the City and County’s compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code section 3502.3 regarding staffing vacancies, recruitment, and retention, and asked the Department of Human Resources to provide a report.
Decided Jul 2, 2026.
The committee will hold a hearing to review the City and County’s compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code Section 3502.3, which deals with vacancies, recruitment, and retention. The Department of Human Resources has been asked to provide a report.
The board withdrew the proposal to grant Horizon Treatment Services control of the county-owned site at 826 Mahler Road, Burlingame.
What's happening
Why it matters
The withdrawal stops the county from transferring the Mahler Road property to a recovery center, delaying expanded behavioral health services for the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82990177694
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026, indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board recorded that the proposal to grant Horizon Treatment Services control of the County‑owned site at 826 Mahler Road was withdrawn from the agenda and set for future discussion. No final decision was made.
Decided Jul 2, 2026.
The board approved a resolution honoring Anthony Nuanes for receiving the 46th Annual COPE Banquet Unity Award from the San Mateo County Central Labor Council.
What's happening
Why it matters
Recognizing Anthony Nuanes highlights community labor contributions and encourages continued civic engagement.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82990177694
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026, indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The body approved a resolution honoring and commending Anthony Nuanes for receiving the 46th Annual COPE Banquet Unity Award from the San Mateo County Central Labor Council.
Decided Jul 2, 2026.
The board approved a resolution honoring Carlos Tapia for receiving the 46th Annual COPE Banquet Unity Award from the San Mateo County Central Labor Council.
What's happening
Why it matters
Recognizing Carlos Tapia highlights community labor contributions and encourages continued civic engagement.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82990177694
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026, indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The body approved a resolution honoring and commending Carlos Tapia for receiving the 46th Annual COPE Banquet Unity Award from the San Mateo County Central Labor Council.
Decided Jul 2, 2026.
The board approved a resolution accepting the Chief Elections Officer’s certificate of the June 2, 2026 primary election results.
What's happening
Why it matters
Accepting the election results officially confirms the winners, allowing the new officials to assume office and govern.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82990177694
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026, indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The body approved a resolution accepting the Chief Elections Officer’s certificate of the June 2, 2026 statewide direct primary election results and declaring the elected or nominated persons.
Decided Jul 2, 2026.
The agenda includes a brief overview of the Levine Act, which restricts campaign contributions to Board members from parties with pending land‑use or contract proceedings and may require disclosure of such contributions.
The agenda explains that written public comments may be emailed to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting, and spoken comments are limited to the identified agenda items.
The Board is asked to increase the maximum amount the City Attorney can settle claims from $25,000 to $100,000.
The Board adopted a resolution to settle the unlitigated claim filed by Craig Banks for $100,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
It resolves a long‑standing employment dispute and allocates city funds to close the claim.
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 approving the $100,000 settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Craig Banks against the City and County of San Francisco.
Decided Jun 30, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance to settle the Elise and Zachary Williams lawsuit for $35,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
It closes the city’s exposure to further legal costs and uses public money to resolve the claim.
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 passed an ordinance authorizing a $35,000 settlement of the lawsuit filed by Elise Williams and Zachary Williams against the City and County of San Francisco.
Decided Jun 30, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance to settle the David M. Kennedy-Phelps lawsuit for $50,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
It settles the city’s liability and allocates public funds to close the case.
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 passed an ordinance authorizing a $50,000 settlement of the lawsuit filed by David M. Kennedy‑Phelps against the City and County of San Francisco.
Decided Jun 30, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance to settle the Amaryllis Cruz and Elias Jimenez lawsuit for $3,000,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
It uses city funds to resolve liability and protects taxpayers from future legal 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 Board passed an ordinance authorizing a $3,000,000 settlement of the lawsuit filed by Amaryllis Cruz and Elias Jimenez against the City and County of San Francisco.
Decided Jun 30, 2026.
The committee will hold a hearing to consider appointing two members to the San Francisco Health Authority. One seat is for a senior hospital manager not employed by the county or UC, the other is for a senior manager at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
The committee is looking at a proposal to place an ordinance on the November 3, 2026 ballot that would create a fund to expand access to affordable, nutritious food.
The agenda notes that members of the public may submit written comments to the Clerk before the hearing begins.
Interpretation services in Spanish or Chinese will be provided through Zoom, and meeting materials can be translated at no cost upon request.
