What happened on Thursday, 05 May 2022
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Clearlake City Council voted May 5, 2022 to award a $330,207 contract to Diamond D Construction for the Austin Park splash pad and authorized up to a 10% contingency; staff said rebidding yielded a price close to the engineer's estimate and construction is expected to begin in early summer.
San Francisco County, California
Participants criticize hearing's portrayal of San Francisco police and advocate for funding rehabilitation.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors examined progress toward the city’s 0‑emission municipal fleet goal; departments reported only ~13% of vehicles are zero‑emission and cited lack of charging infrastructure, PG&E interconnection rules, and funding as principal impediments, while the city is piloting shared EV garage capacity at 49 South Van Ness.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Clear Lake recognizes May 1-7 and May 9-13 as weeks celebrating small businesses and economic development.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
At its May 5 meeting the Clearlake City Council issued proclamations for Military Appreciation Month, Police Week, Public Service Recognition Week, Economic Development Week and Small Business Week; Liz Anderson of Motherwise spoke about services to local mothers after council designated May 2022 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
San Francisco County, California
Residents demand transparency and reform from SFPD during public comments on policing issues.
San Francisco County, California
Critics challenge SFPD's representation of police reform effectiveness amid ongoing racial disparities.
San Francisco County, California
The GAO Committee held an oversight hearing on how the mayor’s office and SFPD use taxpayer funds for communications about policing; the mayor’s office said it has no written communications policies and a ~$1.3M budget with eight staff, SFPD defended its strategic communications and acknowledged room to better address racial disparities, and a civil‑rights expert accused both of fostering a pro‑police narrative to secure resources.
San Francisco County, California
Committee supports resolution to manage historical property contract at Alamo Square.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
After a lengthy discussion about overlapping responsibilities and Brown Act limits, Clearlake council voted May 5 to disband the Clearlake Marketing Committee and pursue narrower ad hoc groups or staff-led approaches for event promotion and beautification.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Mayor proclaims May 2022 to raise awareness for maternal mental health in Lake County.
San Francisco County, California
Residents criticize San Francisco's police budget prioritization over social services and community needs.
San Francisco County, California
The committee received Office of Economic & Workforce Development and community benefit district (CBD) directors’ annual reports for Civic Center, Mid Market, Tenderloin, and East Cut; OEWD found each met four review benchmarks but flagged delayed reporting in the Tenderloin due to bookkeeping changes during the pandemic.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Councilmembers celebrate community efforts and share updates on city projects and staffing changes.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council authorized the city manager May 5 to execute a sale agreement for a double lot on Morgan Avenue and to pursue the most advantageous offer; staff indicated several offers around $20,000 and plans to subdivide the parcel into two lots.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers call for urgent actions to electrify city vehicles and support cleaner energy resources.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors engage in heated discussion on crime and police reform during public comments.
San Francisco County, California
The Government Audit & Oversight Committee voted to forward to the full Board a resolution electing not to renew a Mills Act historic property contract for 714 Steiner Street, recording notice of non‑renewal for 12/31/2032; Supervisor Aaron Peskin recused himself and described proposed limits on future contracts.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
City Council declares May 2022 as Military Appreciation Month and Public Service Appreciation Week.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
After rebidding, Clearlake staff recommended and the city council approved a $923,221.75 contract with Granite Construction for Second and Modoc roadway improvements and authorized the city manager to approve up to 10% for unforeseen amendments.