What happened on Thursday, 09 December 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission votes 5-2 to approve ADU proposal with conditions for increased natural light.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board members address misinformation and promote culturally sensitive health care strategies.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
District staff reported extensive use of IXL and STAR diagnostics to identify student learning gaps and described plans to expand Naviance college‑and‑career tools beginning in sixth grade for individualized planning and FAFSA assistance.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Developers request authorization for a 4,081 square foot residential project in Corona Heights.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission passes motion for housing project with conditions, including tree protection.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS presented its Phase 1 racial equity action plan: internal staff climate survey (76% participation), trainings, recruitment and leadership development actions, and a public-facing plan web page. Staff will repeat pulse surveys and expand Phase 2 (external services) in 2022.
San Francisco County, California
Officials pledge to enhance community policing and support small business recovery post-pandemic.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Tiara Mitchell proposes cannabis dispensary at 2000 Oakdale to boost local economy and equity.
San Francisco County, California
Callers express concerns over cannabis regulations and equity applicant hurdles in San Francisco.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
District facilities staff presented cost estimates and a multi‑year proposal to reconfigure campuses if McDowell Elementary is closed, including moving 6th–8th graders to the high school and retrofitting spaces; trustees stressed slow, community‑engaged planning.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission endorses Verizon's plan for 8 antennas to improve network capacity in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City planning and economic development staff told the Planning Commission the downtown core and Union Square remain vital to San Francisco’s economy and outlined strategies — from business outreach to public‑space programming and safety investments — to encourage a return of office workers and tourists.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS staff reported a successful virtual open enrollment: eBenefits submissions rose to nearly 92% adoption, paper applications dropped 34%, and communications and webinars aided uptake. Staff and board discussed member concerns about PPO-to-Blue Shield network changes and behavioral-health access.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The sponsor of a large residential project at 1201 Sutter withdrew its application on Dec. 9, prompting commissioners and lottery winners to press the department for clarity after a request to switch inclusionary compliance raised alarm among prospective tenants.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members express support for a family-sized home with rental unit on Delmar Street.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
The Fountain Hills board approved Budget Revision No.1, adopted the district curriculum after two hearings and a 60‑day review, and accepted resignations from three certified staff members; trustees also waived a $1,500 liquidated‑damages fee for one resignation.
San Francisco County, California
Hearing addresses crime prevention strategies for small businesses affected by rising theft.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Aon and SFHSS staff reported RFI findings showing incumbent Medicare Advantage plans (Kaiser and UHC) are currently best-in-market; staff recommended revisiting the market in 3–5 years while incorporating RFI learnings into 2023 renewals.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At its Dec. 9 meeting, the San Francisco Health Service System board unanimously approved the Nov. 18 meeting minutes, adopted a previously discussed blackout notification and approved clerical updates to membership rules and the Section 125 cafeteria plan.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission rejects permit application amid ongoing construction disputes and community concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission voted 5–2 on Dec. 9 to approve the "Cars to Casas" ordinance with staff amendments and added monitoring, clearing the way for the proposal to go to the Board of Supervisors; supporters said it will unlock housing on parking lots and obsolete auto sites while opponents warned of job losses and impacts on legacy businesses.
San Francisco County, California
OCS increases Community Ambassador teams from four to seven districts to improve safety services.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Parents urged the Fountain Hills Unified School District board to address a recent wave of resignations and principal departures, calling on trustees to investigate causes and hold leadership accountable. Superintendent Glass said she will follow up directly with concerned families.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Villasencio urges contracting with Center of Excellence to improve care access for firefighters.
San Francisco County, California
Brewster outlines community outreach efforts and upcoming crime prevention training for merchants
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Armor family seeks approval for a new home after assessing 136 Delmar's conditions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners review expert evidence on odor control for the cannabis facility project.
San Francisco County, California
SFPD presents strategies to address crime impacting small businesses in various districts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Technical problems delay public comments while President Fonsbee addresses Health Service Board updates
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves construction project while addressing neighbor's objections regarding violations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mayor Breed announced an extension of compliance deadlines for the shared spaces program.
San Francisco County, California
Officials aim to dispel misconceptions about crime consequences in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
District Attorney discusses strategies for addressing repeat offenders and effective crime prosecutions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zonski highlights workplace clinics' role in increasing vaccination rates for San Francisco employees.
San Francisco County, California
Low clearance rates for vandalism and burglary linked to unreported incidents and evidence challenges.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board of Appeals rules new approval needed for tennis facility removal from significant project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Opponents and supporters debate scope of renovation impacting light and neighborhood character.
San Francisco County, California
Officials discuss accountability in addressing burglaries amid low clearance rates and staffing issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board urges improvements in mental health service accountability and data collection for Kaiser patients.
San Francisco County, California
District Attorney Kine emphasizes collaboration to combat retail theft and safeguard local businesses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss recovery plans to revitalize office and retail sectors post-pandemic.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners receive feedback on virtual hearing frustrations hindering public participation visibility.
San Francisco County, California
OEWD introduces grants to support small business recovery from vandalism amid rising crime.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Caller raises issues of racial discrimination and city workforce growth at commission meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses community outreach and legislation for carbon neutrality and legacy businesses.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss cannabis equity licenses, market impact, and a proposed five-year moratorium.
San Francisco County, California
Committee members debated substantive amendments expanding the ordinance's domestic‑violence definition and SFPD/DA reporting requirements. The committee adopted a narrow amendment allowing the District Attorney to include contextual supplemental information (without personal identifiers) and continued the duplicated, amended file to Jan. 13, 2022 to allow police and legal review.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The SFHSS updates on the progress of its racial equity action plan for 2021.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The ordinance aims to increase housing supply by allowing density exceptions for auto lots.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors held a Dec. 9 hearing on crime affecting neighborhood commercial corridors, hearing merchant testimony and presentations from SFPD, OEWD, OCIA and the District Attorney. Departments described targeted deployments, grants and prosecution efforts but acknowledged staffing limits and low clearance rates for vandalism and burglary.
San Francisco County, California
On Dec. 9 the committee reviewed the Office of Cannabis update on equity permits: 15 permanent equity retail permits, 35 medical dispensaries, 50 active storefronts and a pipeline of about 94 applicant files (mostly equity). Staff recommended further market study before considering a moratorium; supervisors requested follow-ups on inactive applications, delivery rules and tax levels.