What happened on Thursday, 13 January 2022
San Francisco County, California
Committee supports amendments to ordinance for improved domestic violence case reporting requirements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board members commend Larry Liu for service and welcome new CFO Iftar Hussain.
San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Public Safety committee voted Jan. 13 to send an ordinance to the full Board directing the SFPD, with the Controller, to conduct a six-month gap analysis on implementing Article 25 of the police code to register and oversee private security firms after complaints of harassment in District 2.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Health Service Board voted unanimously to adopt a 30‑day resolution allowing teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code section 549.533. No public commenters spoke on the measure before the vote.
San Francisco County, California
Committee endorses amendments to strengthen Supervisor Stephanie's domestic violence tracking legislation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Delta Dental told the board that active member cleanings and preventive visits are increasing and that the Smile Way wellness program has growing enrollment; commissioners said some members report dentists declining to accept Delta because of low reimbursement and requested more breakdowns by HMO/PPO and regional reimbursement levels.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent and staff presented a preliminary FY23 expense budget totaling $27,900,879, reviewed revenue timing and grants (about $2.81 million), and scheduled budget workshops ahead of a March 10 public hearing and adoption.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco proposes park upgrades and demolition of historic pedestrian bridge at Portsmouth Square.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board received a HIPAA training from Ryn Coleridge emphasizing that commissioners may receive protected health information and that 'once you receive it, it's PHI.' The session reviewed de‑identification safe harbor, cybersecurity practices, and potential civil and criminal penalties.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Trustees approved several temporary positions funded by ESSER — instructional coach, behavior interventionist — and updated job descriptions for a student worker assistant, account specialist, and accounts receivable/procurement specialist to address instructional supports and data needs.
San Francisco County, California
Residents advocate for police oversight of private security after incidents of harassment.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
School leaders presented a proposal for a Grade Eight Academy that would allow eighth graders to take high school courses for credit and build a pathway to college credit through Quinsigamond Community College; the committee discussed admissions criteria, remote course options and projected costs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CEO Burke Hanson details dispensary plans to Commission emphasizing community benefits and security.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco amendments clarify domestic violence definitions and require detailed DA reporting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CFO Larry Lew reported a projected FY‑end trust balance of about $123.4 million and noted a projected $2.5 million decrease for the trust; the mayor's budget instructions show a two‑year city surplus of about $108 million but caution about later structural shortfalls. The board approved actuarial IBNR and contingency reserve amounts as presented by Aon.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Union president TJ Buckley told the board teachers are covering multiple classes amid a lack of substitutes, rising COVID cases and limited cleaning supplies; the board authorized pay increases to meet the federal $12.80 minimum and discussed compensating staff who cover classes.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Blackstone‑Millville school committee on Jan. 12 extended its indoor mask requirement through January after nurse Karen Young reported rising COVID cases and the committee clarified test‑and‑stay and at‑home rapid‑test policies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Executive Director Abby Ant told the board CFO Larry Lew is leaving and that Iftikhar Hussain has been hired as his successor. A retired firefighter urged the board to consider a direct contract with a Center of Excellence for first‑responder behavioral health; the board discussed RFP problems for an internal audit (DIVA) and plans to reissue the RFP and run a scaled audit while preparing a full audit for 2023.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission certifies environmental report and approves conditional use authorization for cannabis retail.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors on Jan. 13 adopted amendments expanding an ordinance to require quarterly reports from the San Francisco Police Department and District Attorney on domestic-violence cases, including data broken down by specified Penal Code sections and numbers of victims provided victim services; committee sent the ordinance to the full Board with a positive recommendation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission voted 7–0 to approve a conditional use authorization for a cannabis retail store at 4221 Geary Boulevard, with staff recommending conditions; the motion noted no on-site consumption and no tenant displacement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board members approved IBNR and contingency reserves for health plans while addressing billing delays.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously continued several calendar items, citing new Department of Building Inspection discoveries on at least one site; public commenters pressed for more explanation on continuances and enforcement.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
District staff laid out a multi‑year plan to close McDowell Mountain, retrofit existing campuses and possibly sell excess land; trustees discussed costs, timing, public hearings and the political and community outreach required before any closure or sale.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Planning Commission unanimously certified the final Environmental Impact Report for the Portsmouth Square Improvement Project, finding unavoidable historic-resource impacts tied to the removal of a private pedestrian bridge but approving mitigation measures; certification does not approve the project itself.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Retired firefighter advocates for contract with Center of Excellence for mental health services
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
The Fountain Hills Unified School District board authorized a one‑year contract with Delta t Group to provide custodial services at the middle school as a beta test, amid questions about staffing levels, comparative costs and safeguards for existing custodial employees.