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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
The Committee will consider an ordinance amending the Police Code to allow posthumous transfer of Verified Equity Applicant status to up to four family members.
The city proposes to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, and delivery for payment of lockable butane lighters with plastic components in San Francisco.
The Department of Emergency Management can accept a $238,480 grant from FEMA.
The Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board will present a resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.
The ordinance approves an amended policy that allows continued use of security cameras by the Department of Elections.
The ordinance adopts a policy that permits the Fire Department to use social‑media monitoring software.
Board will consider a resolution to approve Amendment No. 1 that extends the Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program agreement to July 1 2025‑December 31 2029.
The ordinance would approve the updated Surveillance Technology Policy allowing the Department of Elections to keep using security cameras.
The ordinance would approve a Surveillance Technology Policy that lets the Fire Department use social‑media monitoring software.
The council reviewed an ordinance to approve an amended policy that lets the Department of Elections continue using security cameras.
What's happening
Why it matters
Continuing camera use affects election security and public privacy during voting processes.
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 the amended Surveillance Technology Policy ordinance for the Department of Elections, which would continue the use of security cameras. This recommendation does not constitute final approval.
Decided Oct 5, 2026.
The council considered an ordinance to approve a policy allowing the Fire Department to use social‑media monitoring software.
What's happening
Why it matters
Enabling social‑media monitoring can improve emergency response but raises privacy considerations for residents.
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 the ordinance approving the Fire Department’s social‑media monitoring policy. This recommendation is not final approval.
Decided Oct 5, 2026.
The committee adopted a resolution responding to the Superior Court judge about the Civil Grand Jury Report on jail conditions.
What's happening
Why it matters
It pushes city leadership to act on jail reform recommendations, potentially changing policies and funding that affect safety and inmate welfare.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting where the resolution was adopted at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, on September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the resolution urging the Mayor to act on the jail report findings and recommendations.
Decided Sep 17, 2026.
The Department of Public Health is authorized to accept and spend a $475,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Physical and Digital Infrastructure Security Women’s Options Center 6G Improvements.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding supports security and technology upgrades that benefit women’s health services and related infrastructure.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, 10:00 AM on September 16, 2026.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Grant to fund PDIS Women’s Options Center upgrades” was continued.
Decided Sep 16, 2026.
The Board approved an ordinance to settle the lawsuit filed by the First Amendment Coalition, Virginia LaRoe, and Eugene Volokh for $45,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
The settlement pays $45,000 and includes non‑monetary terms, ending the civil enforcement case over a sealed arrest record.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
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Decision update
The item “Settlement of First Amendment Coalition lawsuit ($45,000)” passed.
Decided Sep 15, 2026.
The Board will vote to approve Lindsey Maclise’s reappointment to the Building Inspection Commission.
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 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.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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 committee concurs with the Controller’s certification that the listed city services can be performed by a private contractor at lower cost.
