What happened on Tuesday, 27 July 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Department of Environment secures $1.1M funding for composting and climate action projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fixed Lead SF aims to reduce lead hazards in homes with children across San Francisco.
The College of William and Mary, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
At the retreat, President Katherine Rowe outlined a shortened strategic plan to 2026 and key priorities; Provost Peggy Agouris presented ten‑year enrollment and major trends showing a 37.3% decline in humanities credit hours and a 46.4% increase in natural sciences. Following closed‑session consultation, the Board approved an executive appointment and awarded President Rowe the maximum contractual bonus.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
State secretaries emphasize swift action amidst ongoing environmental challenges in California.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Finance staff said the department’s FY 2021–22 operating budget was approved with a minor net reduction ($82,725) from the request; the Board of Supervisors also approved $1,099,000 in general‑fund add‑backs over two years for composting, a climate action funding study and a climate equity hub seed grant.
The College of William and Mary, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
RBC leadership presented a three-part strategy—strengthen local high-school ties, partner with virtual high schools, and explore four‑year degrees and credentialing—while legal counsel reminded the Board of the 1971 Norris v. SCHEV injunction that has historically constrained RBC from becoming a four‑year college.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Commission approved the 2020 Buy Green report establishing environmentally preferable procurement guidance and reporting compliance metrics: 92% compliance for copy paper and 68% for lighting; new product categories were added and regulations updated.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses agenda items and welcomes new member Austin Hunter during remote meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Energy team collaborates to enhance health interventions and retrofit programs for San Francisco residents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials unveil a mobile redemption system to improve bottle recycling access citywide.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Joe Licata receives environmental service award for 30 years of sustainable innovation at Hilton.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission recommends adopting the Buy Green report for environmentally preferable purchasing practices.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City staff outlined Fixed Lead SF, a lead‑abatement program funded by a multi‑city settlement that allocates $21 million to San Francisco over seven years; the pilot will prioritize pre‑1950 housing in ZIP codes 94110, 94112 and 94124 and use a third‑party administrator for contracting and payments.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission presented its Environmental Service Award to Jo Licata for more than 30 years of sustainability leadership at the Hilton and community partnerships that redirected supplies to nonprofits and supported food recovery.
The College of William and Mary, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
The Board of Visitors unanimously approved Resolution HC-1 at its July 27–29, 2021 retreat, authorizing the presidents of William & Mary and Richard Bland College to promulgate and enforce institution-wide COVID-19 vaccine policies for AY2021–22, including enforcement measures up to termination; the resolution expires June 30, 2022 unless the Board acts further.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco’s Department of the Environment presented a mobile California Redemption Value (CRV) pilot, “Bottle Bank,” that will deploy wrapped trucks to five neighborhood sites, use QR‑coded bags tied to IDs, and return refunds within 72 hours; partners include the Conservation Corps, Our Planet Recycling and Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative.