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What happened on Tuesday, 18 January 2022
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East Cut CBD approves operations agreement for Under Ramp Park Project development
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners authorize nonbinding term sheet for Under Ramp Park Agreement with Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 03:50
Commission hears enforcement updates as Midway, Gestalt and others face repeated sound complaints
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Director Azavito reported more than 54 sound complaints since the last hearing, with 23 tied to the Midway; staff described citations at Gestalt, measurement results at Edinburgh Castle Pub, and recommended steps for Midway including a hotline, periodic meter checks and installing a limiter.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 07:22
Commissioners discuss barriers facing marginalized housing applicants in San Francisco
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners highlight systemic barriers hindering access to housing for marginalized communities.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 04:43
Senate advances a broad slate of bills on second-reading calendar; many pass under suspension
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Senate read and passed a long list of committee and floor bills under suspension of rules, including measures on education, elections, water rights, expungement and administrative sunsets; several votes were unanimous or near-unanimous.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 01:56:59
Judiciary emphasizes innovation and accessibility in State of the Judiciary Address
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Chief Justice Durand outlines initiatives to enhance access to justice and legal services.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 20:48
San Francisco allocates $272M for affordable housing in fiscal year 22-23 budget
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco's fiscal year 22-23 budget includes $272 million for affordable housing programs.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 12:08
Citizens clash over historic prison preservation debate
Draper City Council, Draper , Salt Lake County, Utah
Draper City residents express concerns over property tax and school district changes during council meeting.
Source: Draper City Council Meeting 1/18/2022 11:30
Entertainment commission briefed on new health order lowering "mega event" thresholds and adding booster requirements
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission was briefed on a Jan. 10 health officer order that lowers the indoor mega-event threshold to 500 attendees and sets new booster proof requirements for eligible patrons and staff effective Feb. 1; certain events must still submit health-and-safety plans.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 02:32
Senate adopts substitute resolution to end local mask orders; debate centers on local control and public health
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
After extended debate on public-health authority and local control, the Utah Senate passed a first-substitute of Senate Joint Resolution 3 (to terminate certain local mask orders) by roll call, 22-5 (2 absent). Senators argued about mask efficacy, hospital strain and precedent for overturning local decisions.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 01:36:15
Commission addresses reparations through neighborhood preference program in urban redevelopment
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission proposes neighborhood preference program to support displaced communities of color.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 02:06
Utah House advances dozens of bills on opening day; several measures passed unanimously
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
On opening day the Utah House read a large first‑reading calendar, introduced interns and visiting athletes, and advanced many bills (including unanimous passages of multiple budget and technical measures); several bills were circled for later amendment or set aside for committee review.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 51:09
California passes AB 1584 expanding housing preferences to descendants of displaced families
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Governor Newsom signs AB 1584 to include descendants in affordable housing preference program.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 12:33
Staff raises privacy concerns about data on allergies and immunizations
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff discusses data collection policies on allergies and immunizations amid privacy concerns.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 00:19
Legislature convenes as House and Senate prepare for new session
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House and Senate officially organize, ready to conduct legislative business and address bills.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 02:43
Utah chief justice urges investment in court technology, staff pay and new access programs
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Chief Justice Durant told the Utah Legislature the judiciary expanded virtual hearings and launched programs — MyCase, online dispute resolution and a legal-innovation sandbox — but warned judicial assistants are underpaid and the branch needs $3.9 million ongoing to stabilize staffing.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 22:59
OCII previews $706.9M ROPS for FY22–23, highlights $272.8M for affordable housing
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
OCII staff presented the FY22–23 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) totaling $706.9 million, including $272.8 million requested for affordable housing predevelopment and construction, two new bond issuances for Transbay and Mission Bay, and year‑ahead work programs by project area.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 05:04
Chief Justice Durand urges continued court innovations, asks for $3.9 million to retain judicial assistants
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Chief Justice Durand told the Utah House that virtual hearings and new online services have expanded access to justice, but stressed technology limits and workforce strain; he asked lawmakers to approve $3.9 million in ongoing funds to raise judicial assistant pay and to convert critical IT one‑time funding into ongoing support.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 14:58
MOHCD reports Dahlia rollout, COP statistics and plans to implement AB 1584 expansion to descendants
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City housing staff reported on Dahlia portal use, COP activity from FY20–21 and near‑term steps to implement AB 1584 so descendants of displaced households can claim a Certificate of Preference. Staff outlined outreach, staffing and documentation requirements and answered commissioners’ questions about access and wait lists.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 52:33
San Francisco Health Commission acknowledges Ramaytush Ohlone ancestral land
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners affirm Ramaytush Ohlone sovereignty and approve January 4 meeting minutes.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 03:16
OCII board authorizes nonbinding term sheet for Transbay Under‑Ramp Park
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Commission authorized the executive director to acknowledge a nonbinding operations term sheet with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and the East Cut Community Benefit District to advance the Under‑Ramp Park; commissioners pressed staff on a projected operations shortfall and fundraising milestones.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 23:28
Utah House of Representatives appoints new members for vacant district seats
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Legislature fills vacancies in Utah districts with appointments effective until December 2022.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 03:46
Laguna Honda Hospital reports effective COVID response during January 11 meeting
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners confirm protective measures upheld resident safety amid COVID surge at Laguna Honda.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 03:38
Utah Senate opens session with national anthem and prayer led by Kaley Bucydol
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Kaley Bucydol sings national anthem as Utah Senate begins legislative session with prayer.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 09:01
Senate moves to adopt Chief Justice Durant's State of the Judiciary address
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator Vickers motions to spread Chief Justice Durant's address in Senate Journal.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 03:31
Health Officer updates mega event guidelines following omicron surge in Highlands
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners approve minutes as health officer outlines new mega event attendance rules.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 05:59
Representative Eliason clarifies renter's credit amendments in House Bill 26
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Representation Eliason details tax credit amendments for low-income renters and seniors.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 03:42
Tenderloin Linkage Center opens to provide essential services at 1170 Market Street
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Tenderloin Linkage Center opens, offering behavioral health and medical services to the community.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 08:05
Utah Senate leaders prepare for collaborative 2022 legislative session
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators Vickers and Escamilla emphasize unity and collaboration for upcoming legislative session.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 14:27
Entertainment Commission approves Gentilly's live performance permit without opposition
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves Gentilly's permit application for live performances with good neighbor policy.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 04:48
President Adams opens Utah's 64th Legislature praising redistricting committee and military families
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
President Adams highlights redistricting efforts and honors service members during Utah legislature opening.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 10:27
San Francisco agencies address New Year's Eve sound complaints and venue compliance issues
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials report on noise complaints and compliance measures for local entertainment venues.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 15:35
Speaker Wilson outlines Utah's challenges and pillars for legislative session success
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Speaker Wilson highlights Utah's growth challenges and introduces key policy pillars for improvement.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 27:17
Health Commission outlines budget priorities for CalAIM and behavioral health programs
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses upcoming initiatives and budget priorities for health infrastructure and services.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 13:38
Utah Senate approves transparency amendments for property tax appeals and voting history
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate Bill 12 and 32 pass to enhance transparency in tax appeals and elections.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 04:27
Senator Escamilla updates Senate on Senator Karen Maine's recovery after surgery
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator Escamilla confirms Senator Karen Maine's successful surgery and progress in rehabilitation.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 01:23
Commission approves minutes, grants Gentilly LLP permit on consent and adopts findings to allow teleconference meetings
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously approved the Dec. 21, 2021 minutes, approved a limited live performance permit for Gentilly on consent, and adopted findings under California Government Code section 54953(e) to allow teleconference meetings.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 02:27
Senate debates mask mandate amid concerns over Omicron and public health safety
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators McKay and Iwamoto discuss amendments and mask mandate implications for public health.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 07:38
Governor Cox highlights Utah's achievements and future challenges in State of the State address
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Cox emphasizes water conservation, education reforms, and economic resilience during State address
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 17:11
San Francisco allocates free COVID home tests and unveils DPH budget proposals
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Federal government offers free COVID tests while DPH proposes a $2.8 billion budget.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 10:45
DPH outlines $2.8 billion two-year budget, priorities include behavioral health and CalAIM
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DPH presented a proposed two-year $2.8 billion budget emphasizing behavioral health expansion, transitioning COVID functions into operations, rightsizing administrative capacity (HR, contracts, IT), and preparing for CalAIM benefits and incentive programs.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 23:22
Votes at a glance: House records several unanimous and divided floor results Jan. 18
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
On Jan. 18 the House recorded roll-call results on a number of bills introduced to the calendar: HB 14 (Board of Bank Advisors) passed 74-0; HB 16 (Emergency Response Amendments) passed 73-0; HB 17 (Small Business Credit Initiative) passed 73-0; HB 20 passed 71-0; HB 25 passed 74-0; HB 26 passed 46-28; HB 24 recorded 30-35 (division). Several other bills were placed on the calendar under suspension of rules.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 24:21
SF Health Department says Omicron surge nearing peak as Tenderloin Linkage Center opens
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DPH reported a sharp Omicron surge Jan. 13 and said case rates and positivity remain high but may be leveling; the department opened a Tenderloin Linkage Center providing behavioral and medical referrals and reiterated testing, booster and treatment priorities.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 03:54
Utah Senate advances resolution to terminate Salt Lake County mask mandate
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate Joint Resolution 3 aims to end Salt Lake County's mask mandate amid COVID debate.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 22:08
Utah Senate reads more than 100 bills on opening day and sends them to Rules Committee
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
On day one the Utah Senate gave first reading to a long list of bills and concurrent resolutions—covering water, education, taxation, behavioral health and elections—and placed them on the second-reading calendar; short titles were adopted without long-title readings by two-thirds vote.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 11:35
San Francisco health officials report strong vaccine rates and update COVID response strategies
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health officials share San Francisco's vaccine progress and plans for managing COVID-19.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 19:36
Debate focuses on local voice, land ownership in State Monuments Act amendments
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
HB 27 streamlines the state monument process and adds consultation with local legislators; floor debate centered on whether designations would be limited to state-owned lands, potential federal land transfers, rural economic impacts and influence from advocacy groups.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 04:14
House advances bill to extend lane-filtering sunset, sponsor says more data needed
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Representative Brooks presented HB 10 to extend the lane-filtering sunset so Utah can gather better safety data; lawmakers questioned speed-limit thresholds and motorcycle cooling concerns. Sponsor said DPS worked with committee to limit eligible roads and emphasized rider safety.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 02:47
Utah Senate passes multiple bills including military vehicle license plates and election revisions
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate approves several bills, including vehicle registration amendments and healthcare liability protections.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 18:50
San Francisco Health Department outlines transition plans for COVID and behavioral health services
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health officials plan to integrate COVID task force into regular operations while expanding mental health services.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 11:01
Senate President opens Utah’s 2022 session, calls for major water projects, tax cuts and mental-health investment
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate President Adams opened the 2022 general session in Salt Lake City, urging investments in water infrastructure (naming Bear River and Lake Powell projects), larger tax cuts while maintaining education funding, and continued mental-health funding including a $90 million research facility appropriation.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 27:10
Utah House Speaker frames session around water, affordability and workforce in opening remarks
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The House Speaker opened the 2022 general session urging "the Utah way," outlining five policy pillars — water conservation and Great Salt Lake preservation, affordability and housing, education modernization, institutional stewardship, and support for state workers — and warned of looming pressures from rapid population growth.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 1 27:02
Chief Justice Durant outlines Utah judiciary's innovations and access to justice initiatives
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Durant discusses virtual court successes and strategies to enhance access to legal assistance.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 23:38
Eastcut CBD seeks $3M to cover Under Grama Park's operational shortfall
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Eastcut CBD plans fundraising to address $3M deficit for Under Grama Park operations.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 05:54
Health Commission approves replenishment rule for Zuckerberg SF General patient trust fund
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission adopted a resolution authorizing replenishment of the Zuckerberg San Francisco General patient trust fund to $15,000 when it falls to $2,000; the fund provides a weekly $10 stipend to behavioral-health residents without personal funds.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 04:05
Representative Waldrop presents House Bill 36 to enhance housing affordability efforts
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 36 reorganizes the Commission on Housing Affordability under Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 02:54
OCI outlines $7.5M development plan and compliance goals for Hilltop area
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
OCI details construction plans and community benefit initiatives for Hilltop area development.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 03:43
Senator Filmore discusses local control amid Utah mask mandate debate
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator Filmore emphasizes family decision-making over government control in mask mandates.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 05:31
DPH narrows external record visibility in Epic, launches "actionable knowledge" data strategy
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DPH told the commission it limited external medical-record visibility in occupational-health Epic views to allergies and immunizations and introduced a strategic initiative to use EHR and analytics to produce actionable knowledge supporting behavioral health, equity and workforce planning.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 32:03
House approves extensions for educational commission and juvenile justice reforms
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Lawmakers pass House Bill 41 and House Bill 42 to extend crucial state programs
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 10:02
Senator proposes resolution against COVID-19 mandates discussing local authority and public fear
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator advocates for local decision-making on COVID-19 response amid public fear and misinformation.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 05:55
Utah House honors BYU national champions during legislative session
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House honors BYU track and cross country teams for their national championship victories.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 07:09
Utah Senate passes multiple bills including simplified ballot language and expungement modifications
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate approves bills on expungement process and emergency management extension unanimously.
Source: 2022 General Legislative Session (1/18/2022) - Part 2 13:41
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