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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
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 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.
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 Fire and Public Works Codes will be amended to waive application review and processing fees for permits that address violations under the Building Inspection’s Internal Quality Control Audit Amnesty Program.
The committee appointed Robert Eaton, Gayle Geary, Catherine Ann Miller, Christopher Ingram, and Brandon Bracamonte to the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council.
The committee will hold a hearing to consider appointing six members for one-year terms to the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council. The appointment would help guide fire safety policies.
A hearing will consider appointing two members to the Ballot Simplification Council. The seats replace members whose terms have expired and will serve until November 30, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
The council works to make ballot access easier and fairer, impacting how voters engage with elections.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Rules Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250 on July 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: victor.young@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board of Supervisors passed a motion appointing Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong to the Ballot Simplification Council, with terms ending November 30, 2026.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
A first‑offense illegal fireworks discharge will be punishable as an infraction with a fine of $125 to $250.
What's happening
Why it matters
Stronger penalties aim to deter unsafe fireworks use and protect public safety.
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 voted to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Police Code to impose fines and possible jail time for prohibited fireworks discharges.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
An ordinance seeks to repeal several Health Code prohibitions, including transporting bread in open baskets, selling unsterilized rags for industrial cleaning, and operating a laundry for sterilizing rags without a permit. The item has been assigned under the 30‑day rule and referred to the department.
An ordinance would amend the Police Code to set fines of $125‑$250 for a first offense and $250‑$750 plus possible jail time for repeat offenses within five years. The item has been assigned under the 30‑day rule and referred to the department.
The committee will review an amendment to the Police Code that sets penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks: a first offense as an infraction with a $125‑$250 fine, and subsequent offenses as misdemeanors with $250‑$750 fines and possible jail time.
The committee approved the Health Service System plans and set contribution rates for calendar year 2027, which require a three‑fourths vote of the Board of Supervisors to become law.
An ordinance approves the City’s Health Service System plans and sets contribution rates for calendar year 2027, requiring a three‑fourths vote of the Board of Supervisors.
Amendment modifies the Fair Chance Ordinance to prohibit use of out‑of‑state criminal convictions for activities lawful in California such as abortion‑related health care, drag performances, gender‑affirming care, and spontaneous abortion.
The Board is asked to adopt an ordinance amending the Police Code to modify the Fair Chance Ordinance. The amendment would prohibit employers and affordable housing providers from using out‑of‑state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California, including abortion‑related health care, drag performances, gender‑affirming care, and spontaneous abortion.
The Board approved an ordinance waiving the street encroachment permit fee and annual public right‑of‑way occupancy fee for a project installing a waste‑bin enclosure on the sidewalk near the Harry Street Steps.
The Board will consider an ordinance amending the Police Code to broaden the Fair Chance Ordinance. It would prohibit employers and affordable housing providers from using out‑of‑state criminal convictions related to abortion care, drag performances, gender‑affirming care, or spontaneous abortion, and would increase penalties for violations.
Supervisors considered an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the name of the Status of Women Domestic Violence Program Fund to the Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Program Fund. The ordinance also updates the fund’s purpose and designates the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development as its administrator.
Supervisors considered an ordinance amending the Police Code to broaden the Fair Chance Ordinance. The amendment prevents employers and affordable housing providers from using out‑of‑state criminal convictions related to abortion‑care, drag performances, gender‑affirming care, or spontaneous abortion in employment or housing decisions, and raises penalties for violations.
What's happening
Why it matters
The change protects individuals from discrimination based on criminal history that does not reflect California law, promoting fair employment and housing access.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Email: bos@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102, before the meeting begins.
Decision update
The Board continued on first reading the ordinance to expand Fair Chance protections in the Police Code, moving it to the July 14, 2026 meeting.
Decided Jun 30, 2026.
A new ordinance would establish a cannabis café permit, allowing licensed businesses to sell cannabis for consumption on the premises, waive the smoking ban, and set application and license fees.
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.
