What happened on Thursday, 21 October 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Designers emphasize minimal intervention for Station A's special Eastern wall.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners receive updates on 20 Second Street Station redesign and railyards development plans.
San Francisco County, California
Clinicians highlight significant delays in mental health care access at Kaiser Permanente.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Redwood Credit pledges $30,000 to complete the long-planned emergency evacuation shelter project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission approves 896,323 square feet office allocation to transform Potrero Power Station site.
San Francisco County, California
Fisherman's Wharf CBD develops affiliate marketing programs after Portside halts district formation.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Senator McGuire pushes for swift funding of water system improvements for Creekside parks.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deborah Comb questions facade exemption for 3737 during historic district public comments.
San Francisco County, California
Kaiser Permanente discusses strategies to address mental health care access in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Chan highlights the importance of tracking mental health data for quality care.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Larca coordinates donations for shower trailer and storage building for evacuation shelter.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Board of Supervisors progresses zoning amendments and tenant protections with unanimous support.
San Francisco County, California
MOHCD highlights LGBTQ data collection improvements and pandemic impacts on client needs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners receive SB 9 and SB 10 updates focusing on housing density and equity.
San Francisco County, California
Officials highlight successful housing programs while addressing gaps in serving trans communities.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Councilmembers debated county supervisorial redistricting maps and the pros and cons of having parts of Clearlake represented by three supervisors; the council designated Mayor Purdock to attend the Nov. 2 county workshop with Councilman Kramer as alternate and will review draft maps at its next meeting.
San Francisco County, California
DPH reports increased LGBTQ client services but highlights significant data collection challenges.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission evaluates public comments on housing project amid local opposition and support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After neighbor objections to a proposed modernized facade and a modest rear extension on a Category A historic resource, the commission sided with staff and the project sponsor’s plans to restore original redwood siding, add a limited rear extension and create multigenerational living space, approving the permit.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council awarded an abandoned‑vehicle abatement contract for passenger vehicle towing, storage and dismantling (selected line items) while rejecting or delaying options for RVs and vessels, citing high specialized costs and the need to evaluate alternatives for larger vehicles.
San Francisco County, California
At an Oct. 21 Board of Supervisors hearing, Kaiser Permanente told the committee it meets Department of Managed Health Care timelines for initial mental-health appointments, but Kaiser clinicians and patients testified that clinically indicated follow-up therapy is often delayed for weeks or months, and committee members asked plans for membership-level metrics and improved reporting.
San Francisco County, California
City funds programs addressing social isolation and mental health among LGBTQ plus older adults.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Project improves street extension to meet DPW standards and ADA accessibility requirements.
San Francisco County, California
City departments told the Board of Supervisors' audit committee that collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data has improved since a 2016 ordinance but remains fragmented across systems; officials urged updated standards, more training and a cross-agency working group to close gaps revealed by the pandemic.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
After receiving only two bids, council authorized a $239,800 contract (plus up to 10% contingency) with Resource Environmental to remove water‑park infrastructure from the old airport site, while some council members urged rebidding and staff noted rebid risk and timing concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization for Earth Bar to operate at a Valencia Street storefront (successor to Project Juice). Staff found formula‑retail thresholds in the 300‑foot radius were met and merchant/customer support was presented.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
The council held a TEFRA hearing and approved Resolution 2021‑54, supporting up to $8 million in tax‑exempt bonds to refinance and rehabilitate the 72‑unit Clear Lake Apartments, with per‑unit upgrades estimated at about $60,000 and an affordability term extended 55 years.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss recruitment issues and patient care gaps in Kaiser Permanente's mental health services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Developers outline 725 affordable housing units and $862 million in community benefits for Power Station.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
JR Epler warns commissioners about health risks linked to contaminated land for housing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission approved a five‑story HomeSF project at 4512 20 Third St. (13 units, 3 on‑site BMRs) after lengthy public comment from neighbors concerned about height, shadows, unit sizes and parking; staff found the proposal code‑compliant under HomeSF and the Housing Accountability Act.
San Francisco County, California
Kaiser introduces self-referral system for mental health care, improving access and urgency assessment.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Moore proposes using maps for visual context of rail station plans and approved projects.
San Francisco County, California
Kaiser Health executives discuss timelines and challenges for non-urgent mental health treatment access.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission outlines compliance with planning codes amid debates over project applicability.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved an office allocation for the Potrero Power Station DA that would permit up to 896,323 sq ft of office over the DA term, tied to delivery of affordable housing credits/units (department and DA requirements yield about 522 on‑site BMR units and 725 units under Prop E accounting) and a suite of project‑specific monitoring and reporting conditions.
San Francisco County, California
HSA reports significant progress in LGBTQ data collection and service improvements over four years
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials stress the need for strict enforcement of tenant protections as new law approaches.
San Francisco County, California
City expands programs and partnerships to improve access for LGBTQ homeless individuals.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously supports Earth Bar's merger with Project Juice to enhance community wellness.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff outlined how SB 9 (duplexes and ministerial lot splits in RH1) and SB 10 (local upzoning to 10 units without CEQA) will apply in San Francisco, highlighted equity concerns and tenancy verification challenges, and fielded commissioner questions about enforcement, design standards, and outreach.
San Francisco County, California
Kaiser Permanente discusses hiring therapists and innovative care models to meet mental health demands.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves Earth Bar's 717 square foot retail establishment on Valencia Street
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning staff updated the commission on the Rail Alignment and Benefits (RAB) study: the Pennsylvania Avenue Extension (PAX), six station-location alternatives that include Bayview options, ongoing Caltrain and Prologis coordination, and a plan for more public outreach in November focused on station alternatives and equity.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss barriers to behavioral health care and increased demand during pandemic