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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
The council will receive a report from the Office of Emergency Management about disaster recovery and resilience planning.
The council will receive a report from the Office of Emergency Management about community preparedness activities in the Operational Area.
The council received a report from the Office of Emergency Management, City of Santa Clara, and City of San Jose about preparations for the FIFA World Cup.
What's happening
Why it matters
Large events affect public safety, traffic, and emergency resources, so residents need to know the plans.
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 council received a report on FIFA World Cup preparation from the Office of Emergency Management and city officials, but no action was taken because the meeting lost its quorum and adjourned.
Decided May 28, 2026.
The council will receive a report from the Office of Emergency Management about Emergency Management Performance Grant projects for FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
The council received a report from the Santa Clara County Fire Department about the wildland fire potential outlook for Summer 2026.
Council receives verbal updates from the Office of Emergency Management on current or emergent emergency management issues.
Committee heard a presentation on plans to increase staffing in the Southern Police District.
What's happening
Why it matters
Increasing police staffing can improve public safety and response times for residents of the Southern District.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Room 250, at 10:00 AM on May 28, 2026.
Email: Email the committee clerk at monique.crayton@sfgov.org.
Submit comment: No comment period listed in the agenda.
Decision update
The item “Hearing on Southern Police District staffing plan” was heard and filed.
Decided May 28, 2026.
The committee approved the minutes from the March 16, 2026 meeting.
The committee approved the minutes from the April 5, 2024 Re-Entry Network meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving these minutes records the network’s activities supporting reentry, which impacts public safety and community reintegration.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person or via the Zoom link provided.
Email: psjcagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments can be emailed to psjcagenda@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The committee unanimously approved the Re‑Entry Network minutes for the April 5, June 7, and August 1, 2024 regular meetings.
Decided May 27, 2026.
The resolution authorizes a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for pretrial services from July 1 2026 to June 30 2029.
What's happening
Why it matters
It funds services that help individuals navigate the pretrial process, potentially reducing jail populations and supporting public safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on May 27, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment deadline listed; check with the clerk for comment procedures.
Decision update
The Board voted to recommend that the Sheriff’s Office contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for pre‑trial services for a three‑year period at a maximum of $22,532,145. This recommendation does not constitute final approval.
Decided May 27, 2026.
The General Manager is authorized to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0163(R) with LEE + RO and AGS Joint Venture.
What's happening
Why it matters
It adds funding for additional engineering design and support for pipeline improvement projects, helping protect the city’s water supply and fire‑fighting capabilities.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, on May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment period listed in the agenda.
Decision update
The Board voted to recommend approving Amendment 1 to the emergency firefighting water system contract with LEE + RO and AGS Joint Venture, increasing the contract amount to $13,000,000 while keeping the schedule unchanged. This recommendation does not constitute final approval.
Decided May 27, 2026.
The committee will receive a report from the Office of the District Attorney about criminal gang activity and related prosecutions.
Committee will receive a report on Custody Health Services operations and the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal justice‑involved services program.
The department head provided updates on court-related matters and department activities.
Committee will receive a report on the Restorative Services Division from the Office of the Sheriff.
The committee will receive a report on the Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee’s FY 2026‑2027 work plan and forward it to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
The committee will receive a report from the District Attorney’s Office and Santa Clara Valley Healthcare about intimate partner violence forensic exams and strangulation protocols.
Committee will receive a report on behavioral health jail diversion programs from the Behavioral Health Services Department.
Committee will receive the 2025 Annual Use of Force Report from the Office of the Sheriff.
The committee approved the minutes of the March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Finalizes the official record of past decisions and actions for public review.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at Board of Supervisors Chambers or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83023848089.
Email: psjcagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the email address or hand them in at the meeting.
Decision update
The committee unanimously approved the Public Safety and Justice Committee minutes for the March 16 and April 7, 2026 regular meetings.
Decided May 27, 2026.
The committee will receive a report from the Probation Department about use‑of‑force incidents in juvenile custodial settings for Calendar Year 2025.
Approve minutes of April 5, 2024 Regular Meeting.
The council transferred $118,008 from the fire station reroofing project and approved a $657,069.99 construction contract (with up to 20% contingency) for improvements at 999 Fremont Avenue.
The council approved a $160,000 contract extension to keep the existing 25 Flock Safety cameras operating for an additional two years.
What's happening
Why it matters
Continued camera coverage helps deter crime and improves public safety monitoring.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting at Los Altos Council Chamber, 1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA.
Email: publiccomment@losaltosca.gov
Submit comment: Email comments before 2:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026, or deliver hard copy to the City Clerk.
Decision update
The City Council voted 3‑1 to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two‑year extension of the contract with Flock Safety, costing $160,000, for maintenance and service of the city’s 25 cameras. The contract extension is now approved.
Decided May 26, 2026.
