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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
The resolution authorizes the Police Department to accept and spend a $3,000,000 cash gift from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation.
The ordinance modifies the minimum qualifications for firearm and ammunition suppliers to the City.
The board approved a resolution allowing the Police Department to accept and spend a $103,750 cash gift from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation.
The ordinance removes the prohibition on transporting bread in open baskets on city streets.
What's happening
Why it matters
Removing these restrictions changes how bakeries, industrial cleaners and laundry operators can operate, affecting safety standards and business costs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250, or join remotely as instructed.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Repeal of health‑code restrictions on bread, rags and laundry” passed.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The Board approved the appointment of Robert Eaton, Gayle Geary, Catherine Ann Miller, Christopher Ingram (residency requirement waived) and Brandon Bracamonte (residency requirement waived) to the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council for one‑year terms beginning at the Council’s first meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
The council will advise on fire‑code updates that affect building safety across the city.
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 “Appoint members to Fire Code Technical Advisory Council” was approved.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The Police Code is amended to set fines of $125‑$250 for a first fireworks offense and $250‑$750 plus possible jail time for repeat offenses within five years.
What's happening
Why it matters
Increases deterrence and public safety by imposing stronger consequences for unsafe fireworks use.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall at 2:00 PM on July 21, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide remote comment during the meeting as allowed by the Board.
Decision update
The item “New penalties for illegal fireworks discharge” passed.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The board will move to closed session to consider the appointment of Michelle Vilchez to the sheriff advisory commission and the denial of non‑culpable claims.
The Board approved the recommendation to appoint Michelle Vilchez as an At‑Large Alternate on the Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office, with a term ending June 30, 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
The commission provides civilian oversight of the Sheriff’s Office, influencing public safety and accountability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/85249135337
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item before 5:00 p.m. on July 20, 2026, or speak during the meeting.
Decision update
The Board approved a memo recommending the appointment of Michelle Vilchez as an At‑Large Alternate on the Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office, with a term ending June 30, 2028.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
City Council will adopt a resolution ending the local emergency declared after the March 19 cyber attack.
What's happening
Why it matters
It ends emergency powers, returns normal operations, and signals recovery of city services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 620 Foster City Blvd or via Zoom link provided.
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Email comments by 4:00 p.m. on July 20 2026.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted the resolution terminating the proclamation of a local emergency related to the cybersecurity event. This action is final.
Decided Jul 20, 2026.
The committee approved the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Lindsey Maclise to the Building Inspection Commission, term ending July 1, 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
The Building Inspection Commission ensures building safety for homeowners, renters and builders.
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 and passed the measure to reappoint Lindsey Maclise to the Building Inspection Commission, pending final Board approval.
Decided Jul 20, 2026.
Members will recap the PSRA process, examine the current policy, and look at the recipient’s recommendations for the 2027 grant year. Any proposed changes will be discussed.
The committee will discuss any ongoing COVID‑19 or Mpox concerns that could impact people living with HIV.
The committee will review how the Implementation Blueprint is being monitored, checking progress on agreed actions.
The committee will move into a closed session with the City Attorney to receive advice on existing and anticipated litigation that could be prejudiced by public discussion.
The Health Advisory Commission regular meeting set for Jul 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM will not take place. The agenda indicates the meeting is cancelled.
The arborist report described inspection methods, measured tree diameters, and evaluated health of 11 surveyed trees.
The allocation of $1,852,295 was reduced to $1,796,726 before the grant application.
The grant award for FY 2023 is $1,882,403.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was issued on June 24, 2026.
The meeting includes a public comment segment where anyone can speak for up to three minutes on any topic not on the agenda. Statements needing a response can be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
The next regular meeting of the Anti‑Terrorism Approval Authority is scheduled for October 21, 2026.
The grant award was $1,882,403.
The grant award is $1,664,434, with $320,000 already expended and reimbursed.
The Authority’s allocation is $1,852,295, reduced to $1,796,726 after Santa Clara County foregoes its share. Performance period runs 9/1/2025 – 6/30/2028. Funding must meet national priority areas such as soft targets, cybersecurity, election security, and border response.
