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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
The council will adopt a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, to provide crisis response clinician services. The contract is capped at $160,000 for the fiscal year.
The council is considering a prohibition on using city property for federal civil immigration enforcement activities.
The council will review various actions related to the Public Safety Building, Project 20‑49.
The City Council met in a closed session with the city attorney to review a possible lawsuit that could expose the city to significant legal liability. The agenda notes that the discussion is about anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9.
The Board adopted a resolution responding to the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury report titled “FOG OF WARNING” about San Francisco’s warning system that warns but doesn’t inform.
The Board will hear the 2025‑2026 Civil Grand Jury Report titled “Fog of Warning.”
The Board will hold a hearing on staffing levels at the San Francisco Police Department’s Taraval Station.
The Board will hold a hearing on the 2025‑2026 Civil Grand Jury report titled “The Sounds of Silence: San Francisco’s Outdoor Public Warning System and the Cost of Not Deciding.”
The Board adopted a resolution responding to the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury report titled “The Sounds of Silence” about San Francisco’s outdoor public warning system.
Prohibits sale, offer, and delivery of lithium‑ion batteries that lack required certification.
What's happening
Why it matters
It reduces fire hazards from unsafe batteries, protecting homes and public safety.
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 passed an ordinance amending the San Francisco Fire Code to prohibit the sale, offer, and delivery of uncertified lithium‑ion batteries within the city.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board will vote on an ordinance amending the Fire Code to prohibit the sale, offer, and delivery of lithium‑ion batteries that lack required certification. The ordinance also creates enforcement procedures and penalties.
The Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring delivered its first four‑month audit of the Sheriff’s compliance with the Automated License Plate Readers Surveillance Use Policy.
The Office of the County Executive will present a report on the jail facility transformation process and its connection to the Latino Health Assessment.
Approve six contracts with local vendors to provide treatment, monitoring, and sober‑living services for adult probation clients.
What's happening
Why it matters
These services support public safety by helping probation clients receive health, treatment, and monitoring, which can lower recidivism.
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 “Approve contracts for adult probation services” passed.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to execute a contract with Triton Technology Solutions for maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center audio‑visual system, up to $10,000 from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
It ensures the Emergency Operations Center’s audio‑visual equipment remains functional, supporting public safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom as described in the agenda.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 5:00 PM on the day before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve $10,000 Triton audio‑visual system maintenance” passed.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to execute an amendment to the contract with Bodewell Group for all‑hazards community education materials, up to $257,000 through Dec 31 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It funds the creation of community education and outreach materials without requiring environmental review.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom as described in the agenda.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 5:00 PM on the day before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve $257,000 Bodewell Group contract amendment” passed.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board authorized retroactive payment of $36,192.26 to Wittman Enterprises for Santa Barbara County Fire Department invoices.
What's happening
Why it matters
It lets the fire department settle past invoices and confirms no environmental review is needed, affecting county finances.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom as described in the agenda.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 5:00 PM on the day before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Pay $36,192.26 retroactive fire invoices to Wittman Enterprises” passed.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the President to execute twelve agreements with community organizations for juvenile justice prevention, intervention, and reentry services.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding provides critical services that help reduce juvenile crime and support the successful reentry of at‑risk youth into the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/88604866922
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on June 22 2026.
Decision update
The item “Authorize juvenile justice service agreements up to $14,365,686” was adopted.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing a grant of up to $421,001 to the City of San Mateo.
What's happening
Why it matters
The program aims to reduce youth involvement in the justice system and provide supportive services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.
Decision update
The item “Grant up to $421,001 for juvenile diversion and prevention services” was approved.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board approved the reinstatement and amendment of the agreement with the San Mateo County Transit District for Sheriff's Office law‑enforcement services, extending it through June 30, 2030.
What's happening
Why it matters
Continuing police presence on transit protects riders and supports public safety while allocating county funds for the service.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/88604866922
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.
Decision update
The item “Extend transit law‑enforcement services agreement through 2030” was approved.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution ratifying and extending the local emergency proclamation concerning conditions at the Pacifica Municipal Pier.
What's happening
Why it matters
Extending the emergency helps protect public safety for visitors, workers, and the surrounding community at the pier.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/88604866922
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on June 22 2026.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution ratifying and extending the local emergency proclamation for conditions at the Pacifica Municipal Pier.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board will adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney to enter a $242,862 agreement with the California Victim Compensation Board to fund a Restitution Specialist position for FY 2026‑27 through FY 2028‑29.
City Librarian Rukshana Singh will present the second draft of the Unattended Child Policy with proposed revisions. The Library Board will consider these revisions for adoption.
The City Librarian will present a second draft of the Unattended Child Policy with proposed changes. The Board will consider adopting the revised policy.
