What happened on Monday, 25 October 2021
San Francisco County, California
Committee recommends legislation allowing non-citizen residents to vote in school board recalls.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Peskin urges a shift to on-site housing solutions, questioning in lieu payment practices.
San Francisco County, California
Raun highlights urgent need for affordable housing amid developer practices in affluent districts
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Port liaison Bart Pantoja updates on Embarcadero safety bond and federal flood study efforts.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors advocate for preserving laundromats as vital community resources for residents.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors enacts legislation for nighttime entertainment venues in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee moved Oct. 25, 2021 to send to the full Board a motion appointing Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to the California State Association of Counties (term ending 12/01/2022) so he can represent local interests, passing the motion 2–0 with Mandelman excused from the vote.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Peskin's ordinance aims to protect laundromats from closure affecting low-income residents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Bart Pantoja reported that the Army Corps' flood study for the Embarcadero has begun and that Port estimates for proposed seawall projects vary widely; he said the Army Corps report could trigger federal funding and emphasized continued outreach.
San Francisco County, California
An ordinance to repeal Planning Code Article 12 and prohibit oil and gas activity on City‑owned land was presented and discussed Oct. 25; staff and the city attorney are still finalizing minor amendments and the committee continued the item to Nov. 1 to allow review.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors endorse measure to eliminate oil and gas exploration regulations in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
New legislation aims to close loopholes in affordable housing planning codes in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee voted Oct. 25, 2021 to recommend an ordinance to the full Board that would allow non–U.S. citizen residents of San Francisco to vote in elections and recall elections for the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education; the committee sent the item to the Board on a 3–0 vote.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jonathan Ruers of SFMTA told the oversight committee the 2014 transportation GO bond reached four issuances (fourth completed summer 2021), that staff are spending more quickly on fewer, larger projects and that a second GO bond is planned for the June 2022 ballot.
San Francisco County, California
The committee advanced a temporary code change to add 'laundromat' as a defined use and require conditional use authorization for conversions and for ADUs that would reduce on‑site laundry services; Planning Commission recommended approval and the item will go to the full Board with a positive recommendation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Edmund Lee of San Francisco Public Works reported the original scope funded by the 2011 road repaving and street safety bond is complete, with staff moving to reconcile remaining balances and expend any remaining proceeds.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted Oct. 25 to send Supervisor Hillary Ronan’s amendments to the Planning Code to the full Board, requiring below‑market‑rate units to match a project’s tenure, imposing Planning Commission review for changes that reduce on‑site affordable units, and adding marketing and timing requirements to speed delivery of BMRs.
San Francisco County, California
New timelines enhance marketing for affordable housing, aiding underserved communities' access to ownership.
San Francisco County, California
Legislation proposed to require conditional use approval for laundromat conversions in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Residents express concern over loss of on-site laundry amenities amid housing developments
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At a remote Nov. 1 meeting, the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee re-elected Chair McHugh and elected Tim Matthews as vice chair, approved Aug. 23 minutes and set next steps on annual reporting and committee vacancies.