What happened on Wednesday, 20 April 2022
San Francisco County, California
The Board of Supervisors allocates funds to support increased workers' compensation costs for city departments.
Nueces County, Texas
The court approved an amended work authorization to extend Hagerty Consulting’s ERAP-related work and increase a not-to-exceed amount (funding comes from the ERAP program rather than the county general fund).
San Francisco County, California
Lieutenant Molina discusses police response to mental health incidents in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission adopts fire code updates and requests further studies on tenant displacement impacts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner advocates for community engagement and sustainable housing strategies in development plans.
Nueces County, Texas
Following executive-session interviews April 20, the Commissioners Court appointed Ana Velasquez as the county’s grants administrator; court recessed and reconvened evening session for other business.
San Francisco County, California
Officials express worries about DPW's workload and lack of resources for encampment issues.
San Francisco County, California
Board members authorize acquisition of property at 333 Twelfth Street for $145 million.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Housing element incorporates climate strategy while addressing affordable housing integration challenges.
Nueces County, Texas
After hours of public comment from operators, bingo advocates and seniors, the Nueces County Commissioners Court approved moving forward with game-room regulations, limiting the annual permit fee to $1,000 per premise, setting hours and requiring security and insurance while assigning enforcement coordination to the sheriff and clerk.
San Francisco County, California
The street wellness response team aids those in need through proactive outreach in Tenderloin.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended a $13.1 million general-reserve appropriation to cover rising workers’ compensation costs for Fire, Public Health, Sheriff and Emergency Management, driven by higher claim volume and severity, including pandemic-related claims.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chacon urges focus on protecting burn survivors and preventing injuries in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Healthy Streets Operations Center reduces police presence while addressing homeless encampments and mental health.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Soh emphasizes the importance of equitable housing policies targeting marginalized populations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI's internal audit identifies permit violations linked to Santos and Curran after initial reviews.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
City Council decides to create targeted community groups for event marketing and unification.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Plan to install residential sprinklers gives flexibility and stages for older buildings.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission decides to extend the temporary stage use at the historic Music Concourse for two years.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Lake County officials address accommodation shortages during major upcoming events for visitors.
San Francisco County, California
SCRT connects 60% of individuals to community care post-encounters, improving support outreach.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors sent a resolution to the full Board to accept $5.6 million from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for capital costs at the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center, which opened in January and plans to expand from 49 to about 130 vehicle spots by year-end.
San Francisco County, California
City implements street crisis response teams to address behavioral health emergencies effectively.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners explore additional funding for historic preservation amid significant housing funding gaps.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Departments aim to ease design process and reduce ambiguity with four new alternates.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee voted to forward an emergency declaration increasing repair authority for Stern Grove from $4 million to $20 million after an SFPUC water-main failure caused erosion, tree loss and slope instability. The department said work prioritizes festival operations and long-term hillside stabilization.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Committee members discussed pausing the event-marketing plan to support city-led efforts, confirmed tentative summer concert dates, raised concerns about local lodging shortages (El Grande 86 rooms; Bridal Lodge 33), and agreed sponsorships will cover talent and lodging; staff will manage permitting and coordination with Visit Lake County.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission seeks to enhance fire safety in 130 under-sprinklered high-rise buildings
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors challenge data on effectiveness of street crisis response interactions and outcomes.
San Francisco County, California
911 and 311 calls decrease show reduced need for law enforcement involvement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unveils housing strategy aimed at redressing racial disparities and increasing affordable units.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
The Clearlake Marketing Committee voted to adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes, then debated a staff-backed plan to disband the existing committee pending City Council approval and form two focused community groups — one for event marketing and one for beautification/unification. No formal council-level action occurred at the meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Committee discusses fire code updates affecting sprinkler systems in existing and new high-rises.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners emphasize urgency in enhancing fire safety for residential buildings in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
City officials assess street teams' impact on police calls related to homelessness and mental health.
San Francisco County, California
Team successfully engages individuals in crisis, providing resources and follow-up care.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Marr advances lease amendments for classroom space from Christ Church Lutheran.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
MOCD adapts strategies for affordable housing amid high costs and site challenges.
San Francisco County, California
City implements new emergency medical dispatch system to enhance mental health crisis response.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI highlighted Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotel enforcement: SROs make up ~8% of city housing but account for about 16–17% of complaints and notices of violation; DBI described collaborative outreach programs that provide tenant support, peer counseling and help identify egregious habitability cases for director's hearings and penalties.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco supervisors on April 20 reviewed the city’s street response teams — including the Street Crisis Response Team, Healthy Streets Operations Center, overdose and wellness teams — and pressed departments on data gaps, capacity and a planned June switch to emergency medical dispatch protocols that would stop routine police backup on eligible calls.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI presented an internal quality‑control audit focused on permits and inspections associated with identified employees and same‑day inspections; tier‑1 review of 119 addresses flagged 56 for further follow‑up and DBI said it will expand staffing, use a checklist and create an audit tracking code to monitor work.
San Francisco County, California
City report reveals significant decrease in police response to homeless-related calls
San Francisco County, California
Committee grants $147.5M to secure 200-unit supportive housing for homeless families.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community group San Franciscans for Urban Nature urged the Commission to require Recreation & Park to present the promised progress report on the Sky Star observation wheel, citing diesel generator pollution, continuous loud music and bright lighting as threats to the Music Concourse's historic character.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Board grants appeal for revised soft story retrofit plans dated 04/07/2022.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI presented a revised EG02 information sheet offering four alternate compliance paths for emergency escape and rescue openings in R‑3 buildings; architects and planning staff asked DBI and SFFD to add clearer dimensional rules, trigger exceptions and multi‑agency process guidance to avoid inconsistent plan‑checker interpretations and delays.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco aims to enhance emergency response by directing mental health calls appropriately.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission adopted staff amendments to move existing high‑rise sprinkler requirements from the building code into the fire code and recommended approval of Supervisor Peskin's ordinance requiring sprinklers in older high‑rise residential buildings, while requesting cost studies, tenant‑displacement analysis and a timeline before final action.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a two-year extension to a temporary certificate of appropriateness for a stage extension and sound/lighting at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell, adding a condition that staff inspect concealed areas to confirm no damage to historic materials; motion passed unanimously 7-0.
San Francisco County, California
SFPUC expands Stern Grove repair budget from $4M to $20M following significant storm damage.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals voted 5–0 to grant two appeals and issue building permits for 2697–2699 Mission Street after parties agreed to revised plans dated April 7, 2022. Both parties waived their right to rehearing to expedite permit processing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff outlined a five-part engagement framework for SF Survey' the Citywide Cultural Resources Survey' aimed at expanding participation by American Indian, Black and other underrepresented communities through internships, neighborhood chats, walks, community conversations and digital platforms.
San Francisco County, California
City officials express concern over increasing service calls and lack of care solutions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission honors ancestral land rights of the Rheinmetich Ohlone during roll call
San Francisco County, California
City to acquire 333 Twelfth Street to house over 200 homeless families in San Francisco.
The College of William and Mary, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
The Board of Visitors unanimously endorsed a 10-year Housing & Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan that would replace 45% of residential beds, renovate 35% and leave 20% unchanged; the plan phases projects and envisions public–private partnership (P3) use for new construction and demolition.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department staff presented Draft 3 of San Francisco's 2022 Housing Element, highlighting stronger racial and social equity measures, a proposed reparations framework, sharply higher housing targets and an estimated $1.5'$2.0 billion annual funding gap to meet needs over the next eight years.
San Francisco County, California
Authority authorizes loan agreement with Mercy Housing for 138-unit low-income housing project.
The College of William and Mary, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
At its April 20–22 meeting the Board of Visitors approved a broad slate of resolutions including faculty promotions, appointments at Richard Bland College, amendments to capital and investment policies, endorsements of the Housing & Dining plan, and confirmations of board representatives for external entities.