What happened on Thursday, 09 September 2021
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors advocate for interim subacute care options amid ongoing facility shortages.
San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss strategies to streamline small business permits and support economic recovery.
San Francisco County, California
At a Sept. 9 hearing, city staff said Proposition H and a centralized online permitting service shortened review times—reporting a 14‑day average and 100% of online Prop H applications cleared within 30 days—while supervisors requested expansion, demographic tracking, and supports for businesses scaling from pop‑ups to storefronts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Suzanne Del Blanco presents on healthcare cost transparency at SFHSO board meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Suzanne Del Blanco of Catalyst for Payment Reform told the board that price and quality transparency are essential for purchasers and consumers, detailed federal and state rules in play (CMS hospital charge rule, Transparency and Coverage Rule, California’s Healthcare Payments Data Program) and urged purchasers to press plans for compliance and data sharing.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors address the crisis of subacute care as CPMC reduces available beds.
San Francisco County, California
At a Sept. 9 hearing, supervisors pressed the Department of Public Health and Chinese Hospital for a concrete timeline to reestablish in‑county subacute care capacity. DPH said Chinese Hospital has a 23‑bed unit ready for licensing but Medicare (CMS) certification and financing arrangements could take months; the committee asked DPH to obtain transfer data and return with an update.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Delta Dental told the board that through Q2 2021 only 26.9% of active members and 30.5% of retirees had at least one cleaning; staff outlined email campaigns, a new microsite, SmileWay participation goals and explained a net small increase in Sonoma County providers despite 19 departures.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Abalos calls for accountability in Kaiser mental health care during San Francisco meeting.
San Francisco County, California
Committee members endorse ordinance expanding water reuse to support drought resilience and job transition.
San Francisco County, California
City officials stress importance of aiding small businesses as recovery efforts continue.
San Francisco County, California
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted to recommend two liquor‑license transfers — a Type 64 theater license for Teatro Tin Tan in the Mission and a Type 21 off‑sale license for La Loma Produce No. 7 on San Bruno Avenue — sending both resolutions to the full Board with positive recommendation.
San Francisco County, California
Community theater aims to enhance local culture with limited liquor sales and diverse programming.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials outline open enrollment schedule and health services for city employees and retirees.
San Francisco County, California
City leaders discuss strategies to establish subacute care beds amid community health concerns.
San Francisco County, California
Hearing reviews Type 64 liquor license application for Bote de Gato Arts Company theater.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Linda Chapman represents Nob Hill residents during public comment on development issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS will release a nonbinding Request for Information (RFI) for Medicare Advantage on Sept. 24 with responses due Oct. 22 and a board review planned for Dec. 9; staff said the RFI is intended to inform whether a subsequent RFP is warranted and to broaden dialogue with carriers.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Health Service System prioritizes healthcare transparency and effective purchasing strategies.
San Francisco County, California
The ordinance lowers water reuse threshold for new buildings amid ongoing drought crisis.
San Francisco County, California
Public comments welcomed following informative hearing led by Supervisor Haney.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Planning Commission on Sept. 9 approved a local ordinance from Supervisor Mandelmann to clarify that building permits for accessory dwelling units do not, by themselves, justify removing tenant housing services. The rule creates a landlord declaration, tenant notice and a Rent Board petition pathway before planning can approve certain ADUs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health Service Board unanimously cancels October meeting and discusses COVID-19 vaccination updates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
HSS staff previewed open enrollment communications (about 76,500 mailings), new plan options (HealthNet/CanopyCare in targeted areas and Blue Shield/Accolade administering the PPO in 2022), a series of webinars and office hours, and a worksite flu clinic schedule of roughly 23 confirmed clinics.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors amended and recommended to the full Board an ordinance to lower the square‑foot threshold for on‑site water reuse from 250,000 to 100,000, require black‑water reuse in many commercial buildings and direct the PUC to report on expanded recycled‑water supply; labor and environmental groups urged adoption.
San Francisco County, California
Local business leaders demand enhanced public safety measures to support thriving small businesses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board members address increased stress among transit drivers and ongoing mental health initiatives.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Executive Director Abby Yant urged vaccination, described racial equity work, previewed pharmacy and all-payer claims database developments, and announced a notice of unauthorized communications tied to the upcoming Medicare Advantage RFI process.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
DRA Architects told the Blackstone-Millville Capital Planning Subcommittee the district should design adaptable buildings driven by curriculum needs; the consultants proposed short breakout workshops to translate grade-alignment options into concrete space plans. The committee also approved June 29 minutes and heard a facilities update on new LED parking-lot lights.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
President Bonsby urges vaccination awareness and discusses pharmaceutical pricing updates with board.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Health Service System board approved the Aug. 12 minutes and voted unanimously to cancel its regular October 2021 meeting amid open-enrollment timing. Motions were moved and seconded; both items passed by voice vote.