What happened on Thursday, 28 April 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission approved a state density bonus project at 618 Octavia Street that will deliver 40 units, including 10 below-market-rate units, and granted a parking concession to provide 30 spaces (0.75 spaces/unit) under state density bonus rules despite neighborhood opposition; the vote was 4-3.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Report reveals concentrated housing production and calls for expanded affordable housing strategies.
San Francisco County, California
City outlines seawater pump station challenges and estimates for West Side water supply needs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss parking ratio and family housing needs in Hayes Valley project proposal.
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
EBD Administrator Jake Blea presented contract renewal requests, sought approval to issue RFPs for actuarial and EAP services, previewed actuarial projections showing sizable state contributions and reserve volatility, and said EBD seeks ARP reimbursement for roughly $52 million in pandemic costs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission voted 4-3 on April 28, 2022 to adopt amendments to the SB 9 objective architecture standards, advancing material, window and entry guidance while leaving a contested 4-foot side/rear setback in place; commissioners and architects debated trade-offs between design flexibility, unit feasibility and preservation of neighbor separation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission honors Jonas Iona and reviews community space developments and economic recovery.
San Francisco County, California
Leaders criticize lack of comprehensive firefighting plan amidst urgent earthquake preparedness concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss simplifying plan check categories to enhance clarity for public and staff.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss parking and laundry facilities for housing project amidst transit-first concerns.
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
The Board of Finance heard a Q3 FY2022 investment report showing stronger returns amid rising interest rates, set a higher target return for April–June, approved routine warrant purchases under Act 1088 (2013) and added Bank of Omaha to its broker list.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously grants conditional use for 40-unit housing project including affordable units
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Client Services Subcommittee reviewed DBI data showing lengthy permit timelines (sampled from 150 applications) and supported staff plans to add intermediate plan-check categories, move to a general queue to reduce assignment bottlenecks, and publish expected turnaround times; the panel also adopted AB 361 findings allowing remote meetings.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco seeks conditional approval to convert vacant laundromat to cannabis retail on DeVisidero.
San Francisco County, California
Committee chair Gordon Marr announces hybrid format to enhance public engagement.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss financing challenges and urgency for expanding emergency firefighting water system by 2034
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Georgia Shutish discusses demolition history and development culture related to Noe Valley.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission members express support for local applicant's project at closed laundry site
San Francisco County, California
Shuehrezar outlines the plan for emergency firefighting water pipelines in San Francisco.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
FHEA reported membership and pay gains while the district outlined a mentor program, induction steps and curriculum‑vetting stipends tied to Title II‑A to support new and veteran teachers.
San Francisco County, California
The water system upgrade enhances fire response through improved monitoring and earthquake preparedness.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization for Obsidian SF LLC, an equity-owned cannabis retail storefront at 1017 Divisadero Street, after staff found nearby laundromat services remain available and the applicant documented good-neighbor and security plans.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss new ordinance for community policing plans amid staffing shortages.
San Francisco County, California
Chair Supervisor Gordon Marr moved to continue an ordinance that would require the SFPD to develop community policing plans for each district station with public input and annual posting; Marr said amendments were not ready and the committee unanimously approved a continuation to May 12, 2022.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco's housing production exceeded expectations with significant growth in affordable units.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Trustees and staff outlined statutory deadlines and buildability constraints for three undeveloped district parcels and discussed trade-offs between selling land, seeking a bond, or pursuing overrides to address multi‑million‑dollar facility needs; public commenters urged caution on Lot 40.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco outlines strategy to increase water supply for firefighting to 255,000 GPM.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors heard an SFPUC planning study showing the city needs about 255,000 gallons per minute to meet modeled post‑quake fire demands by 2050 and reviewed options that vary in cost and permitting complexity; community advocates urged faster action, seawater options and a clear financing plan.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The business and facilities offices reported completion of the FY23 budget book and meeting plans with town finance committees, and updated the committee on field and court work, dugout construction, and circulator‑pump repairs; facility use requests were approved unanimously.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City planning staff reported 4,633 housing units were added in 2021, with nearly 1,500 affordable units produced, but staff warned production remains concentrated in a few districts and short of RHNA targets; commissioners asked for more pipeline transparency and tracking of entitlements and extensions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission endorses discretionary review for cannabis retail permit in Western SoMa district
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Speaker advocates for multiple adjustments to housing calculations before upcoming up zoning.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission approves 150 square foot liquor store within existing Soda Popinski bar on California Street.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Fire Department contracts for three new hose tenders, aiming to acquire 20 total.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization for a small accessory liquor bottle shop at Soda Popinski, 1548 California Street, after the applicant and staff described a tightly limited, craft-focused operation and neighbors raised operational and noise concerns.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Jason DeFalco and district staff reported district COVID case counts and town vaccination rates, said the district intends to restore regular classroom groupings and cafeterias on May 9, and described a series of safety drills including a June intruder response drill and a prom‑safety mock crash on May 4.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Blackstone‑Millville Regional School Committee voted unanimously to approve a review of Section A of its policy manual while tabling the district wellness policy (ADF) and the student food‑service/account policy (ADA) for further work by a reconvened wellness committee.