What happened on Wednesday, 07 July 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously approve a transaction preserving the building's exterior character
Nueces County, Texas
County and city IT officials told the court they built a DA publishing server to speed access to police video evidence but still face time‑consuming MP4 exports from the Panasonic system; they plan service‑level procedures, meetings with PD/DA staff and a software upgrade from Panasonic to allow simultaneous downloads.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission reviewed preservation alternatives for two preservation‑sensitive projects: the University Mound Nursery (770 Wolsey) draft EIR, where staff found the proposed project would cause significant, unavoidable impacts but offered full‑ and partial‑preservation alternatives; and the Lake Merced recreation proposal (520 John Muir), where commissioners asked staff to explore alternatives that keep a cohesive cluster of historic shooting fields and buildings.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents express fears about construction obstructing light and causing noise disruption.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss refining historic preservation processes and taxing large homes for affordable housing.
Nueces County, Texas
County and city Metrocom leaders presented a $2M‑ish fiscal‑year 2022 budget rise driven by a one‑time $1.1M CAT/CAD upgrade and dispatcher salary increases to address 16–18 vacancies; commissioners discussed ARPA and CIP options to fund upgrades and staffing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board discusses unauthorized dwelling units and processes for legal compliance in housing.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
At a July 7, 2021 Senate hearing, Department of Housing subadministrator María Ivette Cabeza Díaz told lawmakers the agency requested $3 million for emergency operations but has not received those funds; senators pressed on shelter certification, supplies and contractor responsibilities and asked for documentation within five business days.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Committee supports residential conversion of historic I. Maggard building with design adjustments.
Nueces County, Texas
Facing jail overcapacity (near 98–100%), the court approved memoranda of understanding with neighboring counties to house selected inmates while pressing courts and DA to speed case processing; the sheriff warned of daily noncompliance risks and estimated monthly transfer costs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff reported progress on the commission’s equity resolution and Phase 1 implementation — including an expanded internship program, historic-context statements for underrepresented communities, an intangible cultural heritage methodology, and a proposed Phase 2 rescoping organized by topic areas; commissioners urged clearer public outreach and dashboard reporting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents raise concerns over tenant displacement amid ongoing renovations and permit discussions.
Nueces County, Texas
Local mental‑health authority MHID briefed the court on converting the MHID building at 1630 S. Brownlee into a pre‑arrest diversion center offering short supervised stays, on‑site psychiatry and peer support. Renovation is estimated at $1.5–$2.0 million; county staff will explore MOUs, ARPA funding and DA coordination.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission reviews preservation alternatives for historic 770 Woolsey Street redevelopment project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mandelmann's ordinance aims to curb luxury home conversions and support affordable housing density.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously approved the permit to alter for 233 Geary, a historic 1948 building, with modified conditions requiring staff review of materials and that replacement glazing and frames match historic profiles; the sponsor plans mixed retail, office and residential uses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners address housing sizes while advocating for equity and multi-generational living solutions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents call for compassion as Michael and Lauren seek to rebuild their home in the Mission.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials and community leaders support the Sunset Chinese Cultural District initiative.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Housing officials discuss priority plans for families lacking secure roofs post-Hurricane María.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Commission unanimously supports permit modifications to enhance historic building preservation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents express concerns over unpermitted construction and request modifications for neighborhood consistency.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously adopts recommendations for integrating equity in planning efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After hours of public comment, the commission endorsed planning staff’s recommendation to remove a conditional‑use trigger for historic properties in a proposed ordinance aimed at discouraging oversized single‑family expansions, and requested additional clarifications on thresholds and gross‑floor‑area measurement before the Planning Commission acts.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Officials highlight lack of safe schools and emergency preparedness in Puerto Rico amid ongoing tremors.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents urge city officials to allow Michael and Lauren to continue their home project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission members advocate for additional modifications to historic preservation legislation before voting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve an administrative-code amendment to create a Sunset Chinese Cultural District, directing the mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to produce a CHESS report (Cultural History, Housing and Economic Sustainability Strategies) by Sept. 22.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss preservation options for historic site on John Muir Drive
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Agency provides emergency shelter guidelines emphasizing training and safety for gender violence cases.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zoning commissioners voted unanimously to deny the appeal for suspension regarding unit count.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Project aims to restore and convert 233 Geary into retail, residential, and office space.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department discusses paths to restore a fire-damaged property to previous occupancy status.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals denied an appeal by Michael and Lauren Turan and upheld Planning’s suspension of two permits for 2722–2724 Folsom Street after a lengthy hearing. Planning alleges an unauthorized dwelling unit (UDU) and requires either restoration of the ground‑floor unit or a conditional‑use authorization to remove it; owners argued estoppel and latches and urged swift relief so they can finish fire repairs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Gaetani Real Estate addresses resident claims and insists on compliance with regulations for upgrades.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners support new residential and commercial development enhancing Union Square's vibrancy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals denied an appeal to modify or suspend a vertical addition and rooftop deck permit at 30 First Avenue (filed as 2643/30 First Ave), finding Planning and DBI review adequate; neighbors urged changes citing narrow street, loss of light and unpermitted work but the board voted 3–0 to uphold the permit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals denied an appeal by resident Shaka Miller and upheld an alteration permit for Unit 4 at 1555 Oak Street, finding Planning and DBI review adequate. Miller had cited unresolved notices of violation and alleged hazardous-material exposure; the permit holder and city inspectors disputed those claims.