What happened on Thursday, 13 May 2021
San Francisco County, California
District Attorney's office reviews decreasing shoplifting incidents and enhances police collaboration.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Board expresses discomfort with proposed 80% equity due to risk factors
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public commenters urge city to adopt higher dependent care FSA limits authorized by federal law.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss design elements to enhance family housing and affordability in urban projects.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Actuary details asset accumulation and payment strategies for Jacksonville's retirement systems.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors calls for enhanced police presence in San Francisco amid safety concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Carrie Beshear outlines new resources and training for improving mental health awareness.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
UPR administration resists fiscal board cuts while advocating for new governance legislation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Housing advocates push for 100% affordable units in Mission District development project.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
City Council finalizes funding for key infrastructure projects benefiting local neighborhoods.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco HSS board endorses a 4.96% increase for Kaiser Permanente premiums in 2022.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Committee evaluates inflation concerns and adjusts equity and cash allocations accordingly.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health board highlights vaccination rates and upcoming independent care strategies for June meeting.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
University of Puerto Rico leaders told a Senate committee that Proyecto del Senado 172 would transfer key governing powers, risk compliance with Middle States accreditation standards and increase bureaucracy without dedicated funding; senators pressed about campus support and legal limits on collective bargaining.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners emphasize need for 100% affordable housing on public land in bus yard project
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Health Service Board unanimously approved 2022 rate cards for Blue Shield HMOs, Health Net CanopyCare, Blue Shield PPO (Accolade), Kaiser Permanente and three dental plans; staff and vendors explained rate drivers, stabilization reserves, and new vendor services.
San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss rising commercial theft impacting Walgreens, Safeway, and CVS stores.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Markets rebound significantly driven by fiscal stimulus approval and vaccination progress.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission considers height waiver request for 1567 California Street to increase affordable housing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Health Service Board heard a presentation describing trainings (mental-health first aid, stress first aid), department pilots, webinars, and a new CredibleMind resource hub for city employees; staff said they will track participation and expand targeted campaigns.
San Francisco County, California
Rachel Michelin connects for discussion in committee meeting following roll call.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Pension board discusses modifications to fixed income policy to adapt to market conditions.
San Francisco County, California
Assembly Bill 331 aims to secure funds for anti-theft initiatives amid rising organized crime.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFMTA plans to rebuild Potrero Yard, adding affordable housing and modern bus infrastructure.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Multiple city employees and union representatives called on the San Francisco Health Service Board to adopt the American Rescue Plan�27s temporary increase allowing dependent-care FSA contributions up to $10,500 for 2021, saying Bay Area childcare costs make the change important for working families.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco leads in organized retail crime, with theft linked to national networks.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Jacksonville pension plans receive unmodified audit opinion and show improved financial positions.
San Francisco County, California
Retailers seek enhanced law enforcement and data collection to combat organized retail theft.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners explore options for converting retail space to ADUs amid privacy and zoning concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Legislation secures Jug Shop's operations during housing project at 1590 Pacific Avenue.
San Francisco County, California
District Attorney's team focuses on organized crime amid rising retail theft concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Project sponsor requests additional height waiver following recently discovered zoning map error.
San Francisco County, California
Jason Cunningham highlights Walgreens' 53 locations and challenges in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners examine a deceitful demolition case affecting protected housing in Patrol Neighborhood.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Experts share insights on fixed income investment strategies at the annual conference.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Jacksonville firefighters' retirement funding ratio rises significantly, ensuring benefit security for retirees.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Project transforms Noe Valley units into luxury home, driving regional housing prices higher.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners authorize construction of a four-story mixed-use building containing 17 residential units.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors push for support of alternative sentencing program addressing substance abuse and repeat offenders.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss organized retail crime and its effects on city retailers and safety.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents voice parking, foundation, and neighborhood impact concerns regarding Alvarado Street project.
San Francisco County, California
Committee recommends approval of liquor license for 24 Bart Liquor Store on Fourth Street.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Victor Herrera updates pension board on legislative changes and COVID-19 executive orders.
San Francisco County, California
Council focuses on combating shoplifting and supporting local businesses amid rising theft rates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City moves forward with $1 billion investment for innovative bus facility and housing project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners support amendments and unanimously approve the Affordable Housing Special Use District.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Peskin's office presents plans for affordable housing linked to liquor source closure.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
City legal counsel told trustees that Gov. executive orders EO 21‑101 and EO 21‑102 have invalidated local pandemic emergency orders, meaning local mandates must be adopted through regular legislative processes; counsel also reported that a bill to close the FRS defined‑benefit arm failed in the House.
San Francisco County, California
CVS reveals significant shoplifting losses concentrated in San Francisco's downtown stores.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors review organized crime impact on businesses and neighborhoods in public hearing.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
After consultants reported total equity exposure at 68.8%—above a 65% ordinance cap—the boards voted to harvest about $4.85 million from three equity managers and move proceeds to cash to bring allocations under the cap.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents express concerns about proposed 4-story building's scale and impact on light privacy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously support capping income limit for vulnerable housing program at 80% AMI.
San Francisco County, California
California Retailers Association highlights need for collaboration to combat organized retail crime.
San Francisco County, California
At a May 13 committee hearing, CVS and Walgreens told supervisors San Francisco is a hub for organized retail theft; SFPD, the district attorney and probation described multiagency investigations, data aggregation efforts and diversion/treatment options for people arrested.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission reviews proposal to facilitate affordable housing for homeless families through HPP.
Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida
Three Jacksonville Beach pension boards approved audited financial statements and annual actuarial valuations showing improved funded ratios: general plan just over 80%, police above 90%, and fire rising to about 81%. Auditors issued a clean opinion and actuaries recommended continued required contributions.
San Francisco County, California
Walgreens reveals organized crime in San Francisco results in fourfold theft increase over other cities
San Francisco County, California
Department of Technology, Office of Civic Innovation and Digital Services told the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee they are advancing a citywide ICT plan, a resident‑facing service inventory and pilot programs to improve accessibility, language access and digital equity.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission emphasizes need for family-friendly housing and potential childcare facility integration.
San Francisco County, California
SFPD discusses strategies to combat escalating shoplifting and organized theft in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Delta Dental leadership discusses member issues and praises UnitedHealthcare's customer service.
San Francisco County, California
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted to direct a resolution recommending transfer of a Type 21 off‑sale general liquor license for 24 Bart Specialty Grocery Mart, finding it continues a prior neighborhood use with conditions to monitor loitering.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously support height waiver for sensitive design project on Third Street.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City evaluates proposals based on creativity and implementation for new housing facility design.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members express serious concerns about a proposed building plan’s neighborhood impact.
San Francisco County, California
Retail experts discuss strategies to combat organized retail crime in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board unanimously accepts Kaiser Permanente's rate increase for 2022 amid ongoing pandemic challenges.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Carrie Purcell, the district’s instructional consultant, told the school committee that virtual work enabled 57 school visits this year, deeper coaching, use of data cycles and teacher-led professional development; she urged building capacity through learning walks next year.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council discusses proposals for moderate income housing and affordability strategies during funding allocation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners and staff reviewed landscaping and driveway materials for the Gutenberg Street project; landscape architect Bruce Chan described unit pavers and permeability while commissioners raised concerns about noise and long‑term maintenance costs, and the sponsor said added permeable turf block would increase costs substantially.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health Service outlines changes in prescription processes and introduces Accolade for member support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners approve map change to enable expanded housing services for low-income families.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The school committee approved May 13 an early-retirement incentive for Unit A members ($7,500 taxable, not pensionable) and a tiered incentive for Unit C employees (e.g., $3,500 for full 7.5-hour custodians) for retirees effective June 30, 2021 who submit intent by May 28.
San Francisco County, California
CVS details proactive measures against shoplifting in San Francisco, focusing on organized crime.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners approved a four‑story infill project at 575 Vermont Street with conditions requiring a minimum 10‑foot at‑grade patio for the proposed ADU and refinements to north‑facing fenestration in coordination with adjacent neighbors, following extensive neighbor testimony on scale, privacy and excavation risks.
San Francisco County, California
City and county officials discuss innovative strategies to improve user experience in services.
San Francisco County, California
Police highlight significant decrease in retail thefts during 2020 due to enhanced security.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
A mapping error showed a 65‑foot site as 80 feet. Because the project had been approved under the state density bonus for 80 feet, the commission granted a height waiver to preserve the previously approved 80‑foot design and accepted an increase in on‑site affordable units from 9 to 11.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The school committee approved handbook amendments on May 13 standardizing dress codes and Chromebook rules across buildings, formalizing bullying prevention language and updating COVID close-contact guidance (moving some definitions from six to three feet); the changes passed by voice vote.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Blackstone-Millville Regional School District voted May 13 to open its schools to the state school-choice program for the 2021–22 academic year after administrators presented enrollment tables showing 44 current choice students and outbound flows to charter and private schools.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a staff‑recommended ordinance creating a temporary use authorization for legacy businesses displaced by major projects in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, allowing temporary relocation and return without new conditional use approvals and extending the proposed duration to four years.
San Francisco County, California
Executive discusses the alarming increase in violence linked to shoplifting in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFMTA told the Planning Commission the Potrero Yard modernization would rebuild an obsolete bus yard and add up to 575 housing units above it, aiming for at least 50% affordable units and targeting full project completion by 2026; presenters highlighted a draft EIR and a competitive RFP process for developer selection.