What happened on Monday, 12 July 2021
San Francisco County, California
Council proposes administrative fines for violations of pandemic shared space permit requirements.
San Francisco County, California
Board members meet remotely while public comments are accepted through phone and email.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded a port-only pilot ordinance to regulate mobile vending on port property, aligning with California's SB 946; the pilot establishes a port vendor permit, administrative penalties (no criminal liability), business registration and a vendor outreach/technical assistance program led by Mission Economic Development Agency.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Law 20 has significantly increased job creation and economic impact since 2015.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve legislation boosting neighborhood entertainment and business operations in San Francisco.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Freewind Energy begins operations in Aguas Buenas, focusing on green energy innovation.
San Francisco County, California
The committee advanced code changes intended to streamline review and inspection procedures for neighborhood and entertainment establishments, preserve protections for small businesses and split broader items (like ADUs) into separate bills; supervisors emphasized targeted reforms to support recovery and protect neighborhood character.
San Francisco County, California
Local advocates urge San Francisco supervisors to approve housing expansion for homeless families
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
En una vista de la Comisión de Hacienda del Senado, el Departamento de Desarrollo Económico presentó estudios que atribuyen entre 33,000 y 36,000 empleos a los incentivos de Ley 20 y Ley 22, defendió que la derogación crearía un "limo jurídico" y anunció una auditoría con 1,086 cartas enviadas por posibles incumplimientos; la comisión pidió datos adicionales en cinco días.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss category 4 fund and transparency in food donation funding mechanisms.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
David, a representative of an Act 20/22 society, testified that Puerto Rico's tax-incentive laws have brought serial entrepreneurs who create jobs and local ownership; he cited examples including Freewind Energy, a planned factory in Aguas Buenas, and cybersecurity firm Rubidex and urged measured amendments to curb abuse while preserving benefits.
San Francisco County, California
The committee advanced an ordinance renaming 'Places for People' to the 'Shared Spaces' program, adopted non-substantive and accessibility-focused amendments (including an 8-foot clear path, multilingual provisions, and fee-waiver limits), and forwarded the item to the full Board as a committee report.
San Francisco County, California
Planning commission endorses controversial entertainment use despite community objections.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved a resolution allowing the 5M project permittee to build and maintain a pedestrian-only paseo on Mary Street, authorizing an encroachment/maintenance agreement with collapsible bollards, a private telecom conduit and a non-potable water line; staff estimated developer maintenance at about $38,000 per year and described enforcement remedies in the encroachment agreement.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee presented aggregated evaluation results for Superintendent Jason DeFalco—many standards rated 'exceeded' with some 'met' and 'some progress' noted for student-learning goals—read public comments praising pandemic leadership, and then voted by roll call to enter executive session for contract negotiations.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Market analysis reveals strong real estate growth in Dorado Beach with significant economic impact.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve extending the Food Security Task Force's sunset date from 2024 to 2026.
San Francisco County, California
Officials presented Phase 1 of HOPE SF's Hunters View revitalization and the committee voted to accept new streets into the city system and vacate two easements granted during construction, forwarding both ordinances to the full Board with positive recommendations.
San Francisco County, California
Three ordinances aim to improve food distribution and support food security in San Francisco.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Business leaders in Puerto Rico call for urgent reforms to expedite permit approvals and reduce delays
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee confirmed appointment of Robert McAnulty as .75 groundskeeper, said a finalist for director of facilities will be forwarded to the superintendent for review, and heard that the district has not yet filled a district social worker after multiple postings and will implement an interim 'Plan D' using existing counselors.
San Francisco County, California
Mark Gleeson advocates for pilot program to address worker issues at Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco County, California
Committee endorses ordinance enabling 100% affordable housing near the Homeless Prenatal Program.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Increased demand under Law 22 boosts property sales and creates 1800 jobs in Puerto Rico.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee approved a series of fund transfers to close out FY21, including a $300,000 transfer to maintenance and smaller reallocations between instructional and administrative lines; a motion to move special-revenue balances (Medicaid and interest) into the general fund was also approved after clarification.
San Francisco County, California
Committee endorses Jason Wright's nomination to the Historic Preservation Commission through 2024.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to send an ordinance rezoning parcels at 2500–2530 Eighteenth Street to allow the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP) to add 100% affordable housing next to its headquarters; the committee approved a technical amendment requested by Board President Shimon Walton and forwarded the item to the full Board with a positive recommendation.
San Francisco County, California
Officials discuss launching a pilot food empowerment market to combat food insecurity issues.
San Francisco County, California
Council enacts ordinance to regulate mobile vending on San Francisco waterfront for health safety.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Blackstone-Millville School Committee reported roughly 440 students enrolled in summer programs, announced a $173,000 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant serving 125 students beginning July 19, and unanimously approved a grant-funded site coordinator job description to be posted internally.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended Mayor Breed’s nomination of Jason Wright to the Historic Preservation Commission; Wright, an architectural preservation professional with 18 years’ experience, will face full Board confirmation on July 20.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Un panel de exfuncionarios y empresarios dijo ante la Comisión de Hacienda que las Leyes 20 y 22 atrajeron capital y empleo, pidió cautela ante modificaciones y ofreció evidencia que, según ellos, muestra impactos locales (por ejemplo, proyectos en Dorado que generaron empleos). Recomendaciones incluyen análisis dinámico y mejoras en trámites administrativos.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee advanced an Administrative Code ordinance to standardize competitive solicitation, reporting and sole‑source rules for city grants, moving the proposal — with an operative date of Jan. 1, 2022 — to the full Board for final consideration.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended three ordinances to create a Food Empowerment Market grant fund, require a biannual DPH Food Security and Equity Report, and extend the Food Security Task Force’s sunset to July 1, 2026; HSA will administer a pilot anticipated to cost roughly $4–5 million per year for four markets.
San Francisco County, California
City Board encourages public input during remote meetings with provided contact details.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Authorities launch audit to address concerns over potential fraud in law 22 compliance.