What happened on Thursday, 03 June 2021
San Francisco County, California
Community advocates urge action on affordable housing project to meet local needs.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Puerto Rico's Energy Bureau sets $3.4 billion budget for electric power operations and adjustments.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve contract amendments to maintain shelter services through March 2022.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
New ordinance aims to ease restrictions on massage businesses across San Francisco's commercial districts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The new internship program begins June 7, featuring 15 high school students and mentorship opportunities.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Chan emphasizes need for diverse affordable housing options in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended airport maintenance contract modifications for escalators and elevators, approved amendments to an HSA security contract, and authorized extensions for five Central Subway public‑art contracts (one with a $15,906 refabrication cost). Most items were recommended to the full Board after BLA technical adjustments.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
On June 3, 2021 a Senate committee opened an investigation into a 0.81¢/kWh tariff increase approved Dec. 31, 2020. Officials from the Negociado de Energ�a9a explained quarterly reconciliation rules, deferred costs tied to FEMA and insurance, and acknowledged the need to improve public participation windows.
San Francisco County, California
Board seeks lease approval for Summer Rise Center to provide drug treatment services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission passes revised project plan for rent-controlled units despite demolition concerns
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials unveil multi-agency plan addressing flooding and climate change in Bayview.
San Francisco County, California
Board members approve amendment reducing contract request to $21 million with positive recommendation.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted 3‑0 to recommend a three‑year contract (with two single‑year options) with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for pretrial services (initial NTE ~ $18.7M). Supervisors asked for the California Policy Lab validation of the Public Safety Assessment and for fuller lifetime metrics on appearance and safety.
San Francisco County, California
Sheriff's office contracts with San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for enhanced pretrial services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously adopted staff findings that projected net new shadow from a proposed 4‑story mixed‑use building at 2455 Harrison Street would not have a significant adverse effect on the Mission Recreation Center, noting new shadow falls before the center opens.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Local leaders and community members advocate for the approval of the new cannabis dispensary.
San Francisco County, California
Community leaders urge San Francisco supervisors to support public bank initiative for equitable financing.
San Francisco County, California
The committee adopted BLA technical amendments and recommended extending shelter‑in‑place hotel service and leasing agreements (Hotel Whitcomb/SIP hotels and 1231 Market) that together increase contract totals by roughly $29.7M; members pressed staff on FEMA reimbursement ending Sept. 30 and staffing/caseload for service providers.
San Francisco County, California
The Board endorses 131-unit Balboa Park project to enhance affordable housing in District 11
San Francisco County, California
City leaders emphasize need for extended FEMA funding to prevent homelessness.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to forward a lease for 1076 Howard Street to the full Board with a positive recommendation. DPH described the Summer Rise Center sobering site, building features and lease economics (8.5‑year term, base rent ~$854,235/year, city tenant improvements ~ $1.9M).
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members challenge plans to demolish rent-controlled housing for new luxury home.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
By a 5–2 vote the Planning Commission approved a conditional‑use authorization allowing demolition of an existing structure with an unauthorized dwelling unit and construction of a two‑unit, code‑compliant building, subject to conditions including recording rent‑stabilization restrictions; neighbors and tenant advocates objected, citing rent‑control loss and notice problems.
San Francisco County, California
Committee forwards housing project to full board while addressing community concerns before vote.
San Francisco County, California
BART supports 131 affordable housing units at Balboa Park with new transit plaza.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners review cannabis lounge proposal, addressing school proximity and ventilation enforcement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
By a 5–2 vote, the Planning Commission approved a conditional‑use authorization for the Russian Hill Cannabis Club at 2424 Polk St., including a Type C on‑site smoking/vaporizing lounge, subject to added conditions on loading zones, alarms on rear doors and inoperable rear windows during lounge hours.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded four linked Balboa Park Upper Yard items (bond authorization, ground lease, a $24.46M gap loan, and state grants totaling about $28.8M for housing and plaza improvements) to the full Board without recommendation after community groups raised concerns about outreach and area median income (AMI) levels.
San Francisco County, California
The Government Audit & Oversight Committee voted 3‑0 to send Supervisor Dean Preston’s Reinvest in San Francisco ordinance to the full Board with amendments that create a working group to draft business and governance plans for a municipal finance corporation and future public bank. The treasurer’s office warned using the city’s investment pool for capitalization may not be legally viable without an appropriation.
San Francisco County, California
Council endorses $119M mixed-income housing plan addressing varied affordability needs in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Council approves settlement regarding Daniel Alvarenga's lawsuit over alleged constitutional violations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted unanimously to amend the planning code to align massage establishment land‑use controls with other health services, widen where massage businesses can operate and add enforcement safeguards including a three‑year restriction on personal‑service reuse after violations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners authorize project to replace unauthorized unit with two compliant units at 249 Texas Street.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously granted conditional use authorization and an 18‑month office allocation to convert upper floors of 135 Post Street to ~49,000 sq ft of office space, citing persistent ground‑floor retail vacancy and tenant interest for upper‑floor office uses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Planning Commission supports project after shadow study deemed impacts minimal
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City planning staff and partner agencies presented a Caltrans‑funded Islas Creek adaptation strategy that maps flood risk through 2080, prioritizes community benefits, and outlines nature‑based and engineered shoreline protections with funding pathways including potential federal cost‑share.