What happened on Thursday, 20 May 2021
San Francisco County, California
Public comments highlight urgent need for bilingual services and safety in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents and business owners challenge luxury development plans due to community impact concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Architects recommend demolition after uncovering numerous structural and site challenges in the project.
San Francisco County, California
Committee discusses public comment procedures during the ongoing COVID-19 health emergency.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Patricia Northey appointed interim chair as Mike Petalski resigns from Deltona Planning Board.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Housing Secretary outlines recovery efforts for southern Puerto Rico after recent earthquakes.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Council members vote to approve industrial park project to boost Deltona's economic development
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors emphasize enforcement of unanimously passed laws protecting airport workers from violations.
San Francisco County, California
At a May 20 hearing, the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs and community groups reviewed the 2021 Language Access Ordinance report and urged more funding, better data, stronger enforcement and a citywide emergency language-access plan; committee filed the hearing for follow-up.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members express opposition to proposed cannabis sites due to proximity and misinformation issues.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Council greenlights plan to transform industrial land into high cube warehouse development.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Planning Commission unanimously continued Item 1 (628 Shotwell) to July 8, adopted minutes, recorded director briefings on Islais Creek adaptation and draft housing legislation, withdrew Item 9 at 3441 Washington and approved several discretionary reviews and CUAs including 159 Laidley and 239 Broad Street.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors express commitment to enforcing laws against companies mistreating workers in city contracts.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Official details ongoing challenges with FEMA over claims and funding for public housing repairs.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors held a hearing May 20 on complaints that SkyChefs moved work out of SFO to avoid San Francisco's Healthy Airport/Healthcare Accountability Ordinance; OLSE said it has opened an investigation and issued a notice for failure to cooperate; workers and unions urged strong enforcement.
San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors' Government Audit and Oversight Committee voted May 20 to recommend four joint applications to the state's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, seeking loans and grants for transportation improvements tied to 406 units of 100% affordable housing.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Jason Lewis and James Taylor present on behalf of Dot Properties development project.
San Francisco County, California
Officials commit to enhancing language access services across city departments and community outreach.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization to demolish a deteriorated single-family home at 159 Laidley Street and replace it with a contextual single-family residence; staff cited structural issues, nonhistoric status and site soil conditions as primary reasons for recommending demolition.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Lawmakers asked how title requirements affect relocation and reconstruction eligibility, pressed for lists of pending demolitions (Torres de Sabana) and sought clarity on waiting-list sizes; nominee committed to provide legal citations and project lists and said waiting lists remain in the order of 15,000 applicants.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Project receives neighborhood support with no expressed opposition from residents
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Planning Commission approved a discretionary review for a 3-story building at 217 Hugo Street that will replace a long-standing dance studio and four small businesses with two residential units; the decision followed more than 30 public comments warning construction would displace neighborhood businesses and community space.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
The planning board advances the rezoning of Portland Industrial Park subject to traffic monitoring.
San Francisco County, California
SkyChef employees advocate for affordable health insurance rights during relocation discussions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves 4079 Cesar Chavez design modifications to enhance light for neighbors.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
During the confirmation hearing, senators raised thousands of complaints tied to the prior Tu Hogar Renace repairs program and asked why some contractors with prior problems received R3 contracts; the nominee said the department has launched audits and will cancel contracts if noncompliance is found.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
At his Senate confirmation hearing, nominee William Rodríguez Rodríguez outlined plans to accelerate Puerto Rico's post-disaster housing recovery, target $1 billion in CDBGDR obligations this year, expand R3 repairs and hire 200+ specialists to process grants and oversee projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization allowing demolition of a circa‑1909 single‑family house at 159 Laidley Street and replacement with a new single‑family home after staff and the project sponsor described structural, encroachment and soil conditions that, they said, justified demolition.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
City seeks dedication for East West Spine Road to improve traffic management and connect roads.
San Francisco County, California
Commission urges stronger enforcement and cultural competency in language access services for immigrants.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously back construction of two-story home and accessory dwelling unit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a discretionary review allowing demolition of a dance studio and construction of a three‑story building with two residential units at 217 Hugo Street after modifications were negotiated with neighbors; dozens of residents and small-business owners urged the commission to protect community-serving businesses and warned of pandemic-era fragility.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Board reviews ordinance for industrial plan unit development in Deltona's East Side area.
San Francisco County, California
Language Access Office identifies disparities and seeks improved bilingual services coordination.
San Francisco County, California
Community advocates urge city investment in bilingual staff to enhance language access services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Opposition arises regarding light blockage and parking issues for new housing project.
San Francisco County, California
Committee endorses over 400 affordable housing units for upcoming board meeting
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
City staff recommends adopting the Portland Industrial Park rezoning for economic growth potential.
San Francisco County, California
Officials emphasize the need for better emergency protocols and accountability in language access.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Block calls for accountability on omission of rental unit at 249 Texas Street demolition hearing
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Commission members endorse plans for a new industrial park to boost local job growth.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Deltona City Council approves project aligning with comprehensive plan by 6-0 vote.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Council members express concerns over zoning and job impacts of high cube warehouses.
San Francisco County, California
Hearing emphasizes improving language access for limited English proficiency residents in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Sky Chefs faces scrutiny for moving workers and violating health care requirements at SFO.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
The Planning & Zoning Board voted 6–0 to recommend the City Commission adopt Ordinance O2-2021 to rezone roughly 129 acres for the Portland Industrial Park IPUD, subject to trip caps, right-of-way dedications and further staff-applicant refinement.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors Mandelmann and Walton commit to ensuring companies comply with labor laws.