What happened on Wednesday, 27 October 2021
San Francisco County, California
City plans to cover budget gap with various federal and state funding sources.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire officials announce enhanced recruitment strategy and upcoming classes to address personnel shortages.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers support maintaining hotel shelters funded by the federal government amid ongoing pandemic.
Senator Mitt Romney, Utah Senators and Congress Representatives, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Sen. Mitt Romney asked Deputy Secretary McKeon what the State Department can do (short of military action) to make China understand the diplomatic and economic costs of coercing Taiwan; McKeon cited the Taiwan Relations Act and arms-sale processes and said diplomatic coordination with allies aims to deter coercion.
San Francisco County, California
RJ Sloan highlights HOTT team members' personal experiences in effective homelessness advocacy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials reported supply-chain delays pushing Station 35 generator work into January 2022, said Station 49 will have roughly $2 million in remaining funds after finishing work (including a $50,000 fence increase), and noted 11 engines are out of service pending a transmission recall and parts replacement.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors recommend funding for mental health services in San Francisco schools through 2025.
Senator Mitt Romney, Utah Senators and Congress Representatives, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Sen. Mitt Romney pressed Deputy Secretary McKeon about efforts to evacuate Afghans who assisted U.S. forces. McKeon said a task force led by former Ambassador Beth Jones is facilitating travel via military transit points and that about "140 or so" State Department staff volunteered after a call for recruits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief Janine Nicholson told the commission the department saw well over 100 retirements in two years and is planning multiple training cohorts in 2022 (a January class of ~50, an August/September class, plus EMT cohorts) while recruiting and DEI offices expand outreach; officials said hiring pace remains constrained by funding and COVID-era limits.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
County staff proposed an amendment requiring recorded acknowledgment and replacement-water provisions for permits that use private water sources; commissioners signaled support for retaining notice and replacement rules (subsections a and b) but removing the costly Hobble Creek-specific expert-statement requirement (subsection c). Public commenters from Hollow Creek HOA, irrigation companies and private water customers urged protections for customers of private water suppliers.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors authorize $83M increase for Blythe Solar energy storage project funding and community benefits.
San Francisco County, California
Community advocates call for support to keep hotels open for homeless residents this winter.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
A landowner asked Utah County commissioners to reconsider greenbelt removal for a 7.12-acre contiguous parcel in Spanish Fork, arguing productive use and contiguity were improperly evaluated; commissioners asked staff to accept documentation for further review.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Council discusses amending section 6.04 for water and sewage disposal approval process.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor expresses support for transitioning people into permanent supportive housing without returning to streets.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Fire Commission recognized Rescue Captain Beth Goudreau for stabilizing and helping evacuate a 23-year-old patient rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard during a complex night mission Aug. 16, 2021. Commissioners praised the interagency effort and the patient later recovered.
San Francisco County, California
City officials prioritize permanent supportive housing as shelter resources remain critically limited.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
City officials from Saratoga Springs asked Utah County commissioners to consider annexation or rezoning of county parcels along Lake Mountain to limit conflicts between expanding residential areas and existing mining/gravel operations, and Sitla indicated support for transitioning some parcels to residential use.
San Francisco County, California
City leaders discuss impact and future of Shelter in Place hotels for homeless individuals.
San Francisco County, California
Community advocates urge city officials to maintain and expand shelter in place hotels for unhoused.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mr. Duffy addresses permit issue involving kitchen marked as laundry area.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City crews respond to extensive storm damage and infrastructure leaks across 15 stations
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utech highlights their strong water rights position amid challenges at The Canyon.
San Francisco County, California
Public comments urge city to maintain and expand SIP hotel program for homeless individuals.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief DeWitt updates commissioners on budget reserves nearing $2 million.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah officials discuss potential repeal of death penalty due to federal government limitations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Local residents express concerns over proposed commercial project impacting privacy and neighborhood scale.
San Francisco County, California
SFHOT engaged over 56000 vulnerable individuals, securing shelter for more than 3300 last year.
San Francisco County, California
Community members urge city officials to expand shelter-in-place hotel program for the unhoused.
San Francisco County, California
The city successfully supports vulnerable homeless individuals through shelter in place hotels initiative.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Captain Goudreau leads rescue and stabilization of injured sailor transported to San Francisco General.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Jenny Lambert criticizes waiver release related to water rights for her remodel permit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Havel urges site visit to address neighborhood issues caused by Lot 026 addition.
San Francisco County, California
On Oct. 27 the committee forwarded a set of resolutions to the full Board with positive recommendations, including a JCYC youth-employment grant, a DPH mental-health grant for schools, a PUC property conveyance, and two park projects funded by Prop 68.
San Francisco County, California
Advocates call to keep shelter-in-place hotels open for those experiencing homelessness.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals rejected an appeal seeking a rear-yard variance for 408–412 Cortland Avenue, finding the applicant did not meet the five required variance findings. The board voted 4–0 to uphold the zoning administrator's denial after testimony from engineers and significant neighborhood opposition.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Fire Department honors Captain Serrano while introducing therapy dogs to staff.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Vic appeals removal from the green belt citing ongoing farming activities and prior injuries.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved forwarding to the full Board an amendment to Haluna Health's contract to continue the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team (SFHOT), add staff and extend the term; committee materials and the BLA showed slightly different dollar increases in the transcript.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board continued a permit appeal over a rear stair and landing at 4341 Ulloa Street to Nov. 10 after the permit holder offered to add privacy screening and Planning and DBI indicated that a screened solution could be conditioned on the permit. Commissioners asked parties to submit revised plans ahead of the continued hearing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief DeWitt reports decreasing COVID cases and introduces Assistant Deputy Chief Serrano.
San Francisco County, California
Residents raise concerns about homelessness and health care access as shelter options diminish.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
City officials seek compatibility measures amid rapid urban growth near mining operations.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee heard SFPUC staff and NextEra representatives describe an amendment to the Clean Power SF purchase agreement adding battery storage at the Blythe 4 solar project and increasing costs; the committee forwarded the amendment to the full Board with a positive recommendation.
San Francisco County, California
Panel addresses the impact of homelessness on Black communities in San Francisco hotels
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire Chief reports on new reservists and fundraising for cancer prevention in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals denied a rehearing request from a permit holder who said the city suspended lawfully issued permits after he spent more than $400,000 on repairs. The board found no new evidence or manifest injustice and voted 4–0 to deny the rehearing.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County Commissioners adopt resolution urging state legislature to repeal and replace death penalty.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission members commend Captain Goudreau for bravery during a critical rescue operation.
San Francisco County, California
City and public health officials told the Budget & Finance Committee the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) hotel program has housed thousands and reduced emergency care use, but officials warned demobilization will be slow and costly; advocates urged the city to keep and fill rooms while federal and state funding remains available.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors announce grant funding for Lake Merced and Grama And Playground projects.
Nueces County, Texas
Commissioners approve overtime payments for essential health employees amid public health emergency disputes.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
After extended public testimony, the Utah County Board of Commissioners approved (2-1) a resolution urging the Utah Legislature to repeal and replace the state death-penalty statute, citing high costs, prolonged appeals and risk of wrongful conviction; commissioners recorded a recorded split vote.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Captain Goudreau successfully led a complex rescue mission 350 miles offshore on August 16.
Nueces County, Texas
Commander Lazaro Camarillo honored for valor and service as Texas Military Order of the Purple Heart leader.
Nueces County, Texas
BCFS support ends as Nueces County public health adapts to changing COVID-19 vaccination needs.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
After receiving a single statement of qualifications, commissioners authorized staff to proceed with negotiation and award to RB and G Engineering for engineering and construction surveillance for the San Joaquin Basin rehabilitation project.