What happened on Thursday, 14 April 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials plan stakeholder engagement for fleet charging amid new EV legislation.
San Francisco County, California
City officials address rising anti-Asian hate crimes and strategies for community protection
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Executive Director Abby Yant presented the SFHSS 2021 annual report and an assessment toolkit to guide strategic planning; the board approved the report unanimously and observed a mayoral proclamation honoring COO Mitchell Griggs on his retirement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission approves project to replace single family home with three new housing units.
San Francisco County, California
Council members highlight alarming rise in AAPI hate crimes and advocate for community support
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss increasing ADU size to 800 square feet and project redesign.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Audrey Brown urges differentiation of auto uses to protect blue collar jobs in San Francisco.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Commonwealth develops assessment and investment roadmap for advanced transportation technology integration
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Health Service Board approved several 2023 plan actions on April 14, 2022: using one-third of a PPO stabilization reserve deficit for 2023 rating, renewing VSP vision with benefit enhancements, and approving retiree dental design changes; most votes were unanimous, retiree dental passed 5–1.
San Francisco County, California
Officials highlight funding gaps and aim for transformation in violence prevention efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Neighbors voice concerns about proposed demolition for luxury homes threatening tenant displacement.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Virginia DOT highlights connected work zone technology and new safety innovations during awareness week.
San Francisco County, California
Committee members recommend issuing a liquor license to Dad and Sons Market after public support.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Product Research deploys three autonomous buses in Connecticut for bus rapid transit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community voices concerns over tenant displacement and project impact on Laidley Street.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Commission unanimously approved a conditional-use authorization to alter and add to an existing religious institution on Banbury Drive, with staff corrections to the motion text; neighbors’ alleyway concerns were addressed by the sponsor’s design and repaving commitments.
San Francisco County, California
Coalition for Community Safety and Justice proposes comprehensive strategies for addressing hate incidents.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Panelists discuss innovative transportation solutions including hydrogen, automation, and multimodal mobility.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Virginia considers adopting speed assistant technology to combat dangerous speeding incidents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss potential increases to ADU sizes to enhance affordable housing options.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Commission approved a conditional-use authorization to demolish a tenant‑occupied single‑family home and build two single‑family residences plus two ADUs (net +3 units); neighbors objected to demolition, tenant impacts, and perceived "monster‑home" scale; the motion passed 4–2.
San Francisco County, California
City officials address critical staffing shortages in SFPD amid rising crime concerns.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
VTI partners with USDOT to enhance automated truck safety systems for work zones.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission hears public comments on continuance requests for 350 Ocean Avenue project.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
UVA and Virginia Tech announce courses to enhance local staff skills in communication technologies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission voted 4–2 to forward a planning-code amendment to the Board of Supervisors that creates new rules for public electric-vehicle charging locations and establishes limits and conditional-use review for some fleet charging sites after debate about PDR job loss, equity, and monitoring.
San Francisco County, California
SFPD told the committee a Proposition E‑mandated staffing analysis recommends 2,182 sworn officers and 554 professional staff, while current full‑duty sworn counts have fallen roughly from 1,868 to about 1,612; the department described rising retirements and resignations, an 80% increase in non‑training attrition, recruitment declines, and near‑term steps including recruitment firms and retention incentives.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Open house scheduled for May to discuss 26 projects requesting $1.2 billion funding.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco's legislation aims to increase public EV charging to combat climate change.
San Francisco County, California
The Human Rights Commission presented a public safety landscape analysis documenting a proliferation of violence‑prevention programs with uneven coordination, gaps in language access, and underresourced community victim services; the Community Coalition for Safety and Justice urged immediate implementation of near‑term recommendations and a community‑led response plan.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board unanimously agrees to withhold details of closed session discussions during roll call vote
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Experts discuss liability and automation issues in vehicle retrofitting and connectivity technologies.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Richmond deploys innovative VAIL system to improve pedestrian safety through connected vehicle technology.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents criticize proposed mansion for overwhelming size and negative impact on housing affordability.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended a resolution finding a Type 21 liquor license at Dad & Sons Market (3218 Fillmore St.) would serve the public convenience and necessity; ALU reported 10 protest letters and 187 petition signatures in support, Northern Station registered no opposition, and the clerk recorded the vote to forward a resolution to the full Board.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Cavneux partners with public sector to enhance autonomous vehicle infrastructure in Michigan.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Commission supports SF Hillel's alterations and expansions amid community feedback.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco celebrates Mitchell Griggs' contributions as health services COO on his retirement.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
The Transportation Technology Committee approved Oct. 10, 2021 minutes by voice vote and heard staff preview the NVTA transaction/6-year program update: 26 projects are seeking about $1.2 billion; the public comment period opens April 15 and closes in May (closing date not specified).
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended a San Francisco Health Code amendment directing hospitals and hospital‑based skilled nursing facilities to annually report patient counts and demographics for out‑of‑county transfers for subacute skilled nursing care and for eligible in‑city patients not transferred; the file was duplicated for further amendments and will go to the full Board with a positive recommendation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public advocates discuss self-driving vehicle policy and access to electric vehicle charging.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Cure Essentials will open a new minor health needs facility in Downtown San Francisco.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Northern Virginia plans to incorporate advanced technology into its six-year transportation funding strategy.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
The Fountain Hills board approved a 10-night EF Tours trip to Italy for middle- and high-school students despite liability concerns about younger travelers; the board also approved an updated athletic handbook, board meeting dates and Indian policies and procedures. Several votes drew substantive discussion but passed by voice vote.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
Innovations in vehicle technology enable longer-lasting cars and reduce the need for new purchases.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Retiree dental plan enhancements and rate adjustments gain board approval amid public scrutiny.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
During public comment, employees described being unable to find in‑network pediatric dentists under Delta Dental and a city FSA debit‑card process that restricts access for some employees; Delta Dental and staff pledged to investigate provider‑list accuracy and administrative practices.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
During public comment residents urged the Fountain Hills board not to place school property (Arroyo/Plat 602/602A) on the ballot for sale, citing wildlife protections, ARS 15-1102 constraints on proceeds, flood and sanitary impacts and local objections to 5G equipment near the high-school ball field.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
An external audit of Fountain Hills Unified School District for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, gave a clean opinion on financial statements but identified compliance and record-keeping gaps in procurement, student-activity documentation, asset inventory and IT disaster-recovery planning.