What happened on Tuesday, 07 December 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CFO Jenny Louie proposed, and the Health Commission approved, changing the DPH revenue-management-reserve calculation to 5% of budgeted Medi‑Cal, Medicare and patient revenues over the approved two‑year budget, clarifying deposit and withdrawal rules and creating a predictable reserve.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health officials recommend vaccination, boosters, and precautions during holiday gatherings in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff reported 18 complaints, nine inspector visits and seven permit violations at the Blue Light; owner Johnny Matheny said he will pause outdoor music until competent on-site management is in place. The commission did not take formal enforcement action at the meeting but emphasized future enforcement if violations recur.
REVENUE & TAX - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senator Garner presented SB 11, a proposal that sponsor said would move Arkansas toward a 0% income tax by raising exemptions and flattening rates; the committee declined to proceed because the bill lacked a committee‑acceptable physical impact statement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Katie bids farewell to the Commission on the Environment, moving to Autodesk sustainability role.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved Jackson’s request to extend outdoor amplified music past 10 p.m. on three December dates (including SantaCon), with staff noting an end time of midnight in the memo and approval conditioned on standard good-neighbor measures and final permit paperwork.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DPH presented draft rules clarifying licensing and permit procedures for refuse collectors under San Francisco’s 1932 refuse ordinance, opening applications for new route permits (including Treasure Island/Yerba Buena) and noting any substantive ordinance changes would require voter approval.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Novia celebrates her 17-year tenure at San Francisco Department of Public Health.
REVENUE & TAX - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senators advanced SB 10, a bill authorizing tax credits and incentives tied to a proposed US Steel expansion that supporters say would mean more than $3 billion in new capital investment and roughly 700 direct jobs at high wages for Northeast Arkansas.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At its virtual meeting the Commission on the Environment adopted teleconference findings under Gov. Code §54953(e), approved prior minutes, presented an Environmental Service Award to a Cole Hardware representative, and voted to recommend an executive compensation increase to DHR after a closed session appraisal.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community leaders told the Health Commission it must correct persistent data gaps and inequitable funding for American Indian and Alaska Native residents; DPH will report back with a process in six months and a summary within a year, and the commission will vote on the resolution Jan. 4.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission voted to approve the Midway’s request to extend outdoor amplified entertainment hours for a multi-day New Year event called Fresh Start, with approval conditioned on good-neighbor requirements and pending final street-closure paperwork.
REVENUE & TAX - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Arkansas Senate Revenue and Tax Committee voted to advance SB 1, a package of income and corporate tax cuts that backers say will simplify rates and make the state more competitive; a proposed refundable $3,000 law‑enforcement tax credit was debated and failed on a committee roll call.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Department of Public Health outlines regulations for refuse collector licensing and permit applications.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Department of the Environment presented a Climate Action Plan with sector- and consumption-based inventories, 31 strategies and 159 actions across energy, buildings, transportation, housing and consumption, targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and prioritizing equity and implementation metrics.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission highlights indigenous heritage while unveiling new funding for climate action plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission told the City's Commission on the Environment it seeks to acquire PG&E's local distribution assets to bring full public ownership of the city's grid, has offered $2.5 billion, and has filed a petition at the California Public Utilities Commission for a third‑party valuation of the assets.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Green recognizes the Vaccine Team's efforts in vaccinating over 66,000 residents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jackson requests extended outdoor entertainment hours for December events at 3231 Fillmore Street.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee voted to repeal Senate Bill 7 after its sponsor said the measure, while intended to lower insulin prices, would cost the state about $8 million; the sponsor said the emergency clause remains and he plans to return with a new approach in 2023.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City leaders announce imminent release of the Climate Action Plan committing to sustainability goals.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Director Colfax highlights street crisis team's growth and public health initiatives in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission passes outreach contract as allegations surface against city officials and developers.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Eric Brooks urges local renewable energy sourcing and transit reforms during public comments.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss marketing and database strategies to reach displaced individuals and descendants.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DPH prepares licensing process for refuse collection as Treasure Island developments near occupancy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco seeks to purchase PG and E assets to enhance local public power services.
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee approved Senate Bill 4, a technical correction to legislation passed during the regular session, after brief remarks from the sponsor and no public testimony; Senator Irvin moved to pass and Senator Elliot seconded.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners grant permit extension allowing music until midnight on three December dates
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Health Commission recommends partnerships to tackle public health needs of Native communities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Julia Rosaschi recognized for outstanding environmental contributions at Cole Hardware in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission authorizes additional funding for 148 affordable homeownership units in Mission Bay.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Inspectors find businesses in compliance following numerous sound complaints since July.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses equity arguments and viability of San Francisco's potential PG&E acquisition.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate committee reviewed SB 6, which would allow the Senate to hire a full-time security officer with law-enforcement powers and statewide jurisdiction; members raised concerns the bill does not require certification or training, and the sponsor agreed to pull it to amend.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health workers claim denied exemptions from San Francisco's vaccine mandate threaten their livelihoods.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a nine‑month, $229,570 contract with Links/Insights & Investigations and NCLF to locate individuals displaced by past redevelopment actions and to conduct outreach and training for the Certificate of Preference program; commissioners pressed staff and the contractor on methodology, data sources, scope (including descendants), privacy and budget allocation. Public comment included one caller raising unrelated building complaints.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials outline strategies to decarbonize existing buildings and enhance housing equity.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Midway requests amendment for outdoor entertainment extending New Year's hours for large event.
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Council votes to readopt budget and millage rates after addressing compliance issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission authorized a $1.5 million additional predevelopment loan (total not to exceed $5 million) to 350 China Basin Partners LLC for construction of 148 affordable homeownership units at 400 China Basin St. Commissioners pressed staff on AMI targeting, HOA dues risk, outreach to historically displaced communities and project schedule.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses multiple violations of jam permit at Blue Light with owner Johnny Matheny
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At its Dec. 7 meeting the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure approved a resolution to continue teleconference meetings, authorized investment in the state Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), extended an arbitrage rebate contract with BLX Group, and approved the minutes of Nov. 16, 2021.
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
The West Palm Beach City Commission unanimously approved readoption of the city’s FY2021–22 millage rates and budget Dec. 6 after staff discovered technical errors in the TRIM advertisement that understated some figures; officials said no taxpayers’ bills will change and the city paid $1,100 to re-advertise.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Entertainment industry veterans emphasize collaboration for economic growth in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco officials address Omicron concerns and urge increased booster vaccinations as cases rise.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Cora Hermoso challenges COVID-19 policies and advocates for constitutional rights at meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a policy requiring commissioners to be fully vaccinated by Jan. 1, 2022 in line with city body requirements; staff will collect documentation by Dec. 30 and the policy remains active during the declared local emergency.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Commission endorses a resolution addressing longstanding health disparities for Native American communities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Team establishes hotline and proactive measures to address local sound concerns in real time.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Multiple DPH employees told the Health Commission their religious and medical exemptions to the city vaccine mandate were denied, said they were placed on administrative leave, and asked the commission to reconsider accommodation processes; commissioners and DPH acknowledged the comments but did not change policy at the meeting.