What happened on Wednesday, 18 May 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Office of Racial Equity implements phase one of racial equity action plan addressing internal policies.
San Francisco County, California
SFO aims to hire 185 positions to manage a 15% vacancy and improve services.
San Francisco County, California
Contract amendment increases funding to $26.7 million for ongoing shelter services.
San Francisco County, California
SFMTA plans to fill skilled trades vacancies by enhancing hiring and apprenticeship programs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners reject appeal regarding Verizon's permit citing health concerns and legal statutes.
San Francisco County, California
SFO recovers with 46000 employees and 85% concession activation driving local economy.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended approval of several retroactive state grants for Rec & Park (Buchanan Mall and India Basin) and a HRSA children-and-youth innovation grant, plus a CDC grant for overdose-prevention strategies; supervisors praised the projects and asked standard monitoring and budget follow-up.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Courtney Louie appeals permit for kitchen conversion citing fire safety and legal compliance issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI creates ambassador program with inspectors to assist small businesses before occupancy approval.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Appropriations Committee voted unanimously to continue items 1–3 (departmental budget hearings) and item 4 (administrative code surcharge ordinance) to the May 25 meeting; both motions were offered by Chair Ronan and seconded by President Walton and passed on a roll‑call recorded as five ayes.
San Francisco County, California
SFMTA highlights budget for restoring Muni services and enhancing public safety measures.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors recommended forwarding multiple shelter grants and affordable-housing financing (NextDoor shelter with 5 Keys; Bayview Safe Navigation Center; 600 Seventh Street Mercy Housing project) to the full Board, and asked departments to deliver program-monitoring reports and budget details before final approval.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mapping of article provenance to transcript segments and speaker whitelist for attribution.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously deny appeal on new housing development in Mission District.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved a six-month extension of the 1170 Market Street lease for the Tenderloin Linkage Center (TLC) after DPH and partners described high usage and early connections to housing and treatment; supervisors asked DPH for a detailed budget, monitoring data and a post-emergency plan before longer-term approval.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Shirley Foreman presents evidence of potential health risks from nearby Verizon antenna installation.
San Francisco County, California
The port addresses staffing and financial strategies to combat a projected $10M deficit.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Public Library officials told the committee the preservation fund will finance restored branch hours, investments in digital access and targeted acquisitions for BIPOC and multilingual collections, plus funding for community‑facing services and summer reading programs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission voted to adopt AB361 findings allowing teleconference meetings under California Government Code section 54953(e) and approved amended minutes of the April 20, 2022 meeting; motions were made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee forwarded a set of Department of Public Health contract amendments — including Seneca Center and UCSF-supported case management services — to the full Board after supervisors pressed for clearer contracts, school-based SOAR coverage and a plan to eliminate a 150-person intensive case-management waitlist.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors seek $3.2 million to kickstart the Climate Action Plan funding next fiscal year.
San Francisco County, California
SFPUC presented a budget prioritizing capital investments and customer protections: no retail rate increases for water and wastewater in FY22–23, a temporary 5% drought surcharge in effect, expanded low‑income discounts and outreach, and a $1.1 billion one‑year capital supplemental focused on sewer and water infrastructure.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Director Joe Duffy reported April inspections totals (building 5,295; electrical 3,082; plumbing 2,655; total 11,032), housing inspections 716, 280 complaints, 117 notices of violation, 40 orders of abatement and 195 cases abated; staff said the major-projects presentation will be upgraded next month.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members push for more housing support for transgender individuals in San Francisco's Mission.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Department of Building Inspection will assign two inspectors as small-business ambassadors to help new businesses with last-mile issues before occupancy; staff also reported on a career fair that drew mayoral participation and about 60 attendees at a public advisory forum.
San Francisco County, California
Acting director Tyrone Joo told the committee the department’s proposed budget is effectively flat and lacks resources to implement the 2021 Climate Action Plan; he said a study with UC Berkeley will recommend long‑term funding options and the commission requested $3.2M in the next fiscal year to begin implementation.
San Francisco County, California
Director Marcia Bell outlines San Francisco Law Library's funding issues and service commitment.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board denies appeal to prevent relocation of ginkgo tree for residential project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Building Inspection Commission discussed its section of the Department of Building Inspection's Racial Equity Action Plan (REAP), which is in phase 1 (internal review), and highlighted outstanding items including standardized accommodation protocols and required racial-equity training for commissioners.
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Utah Senate members celebrate Linda Hall's career and contributions to transportation.
San Francisco County, California
Port officials said stimulus and ARPA funds underpin a proposed recovery plan but warned of an unsustainable deficit after 2024; they reported about $30 million in unpaid rent and proposed tenant‑improvement funding and brokered placements to reactivate waterfront retail and maritime activity.
San Francisco County, California
Officials outline plans to reduce hiring delays from 19 to 8 months by increasing HR staff.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After a contentious hearing that featured tree advocates and neighborhood opponents, the Board of Appeals denied appeals seeking to prevent a planned transplant of a ginkgo tree at 695 Rhode Island Street; Public Works and the homeowner presented a transplant plan and agreed replacement and maintenance conditions if the tree fails.
San Francisco County, California
SFMTA leaders told supervisors that federal relief funding enables a two‑year budget to restore full Muni service, but the agency flagged more than 1,000 vacancies and said a hiring surge — including HR investment and apprenticeship pathways — is critical to deliver service improvements.
San Francisco County, California
Department outlines new housing inventory outreach strategy targeting small property and LEP owners
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Senate unanimously approves Diana Hagen's appointment as justice of the Utah Supreme Court.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Family faces challenges securing permits after city closures and health issues during pandemic
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
A San Francisco tenant argued a recently issued alteration permit would permit conversion of kitchens into sleeping quarters without egress; DBI and planning officials said the rooms are permitted as 'study' rooms, the courtyard cover must be removed to meet court definition, and the permit was properly issued; board denied appeal 4–0.
San Francisco County, California
An airport representative told the Budget & Appropriations Committee that passenger traffic is about 58% of pre‑COVID levels through April and forecasted a FY22 annual service payment of $31 million; the airport plans modest staffing increases but warned that rising debt service tied to a multibillion capital program will constrain flexibility.
San Francisco County, California
Library budget allocates funds to enhance racial equity, digital access, and community engagement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss occupancy and violations of converted rental units during abatement hearing
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Senate gathers in Salt Lake City to address governor's appointments and legislative matters.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals denied an appeal by neighbors opposed to a three‑story detached ADU at 1024 Cap/Lilac Street, finding Planning and DBI had reviewed the design and notifications and that the permit complied with local standards; vote 4–0.
San Francisco County, California
City plans to create collaborative council to improve services for special health care needs youth.
San Francisco County, California
City officials report on recruitment struggles amid increasing number of unfilled positions.
San Francisco County, California
Board approves $65M extension for Baker Places contract to provide crucial mental health services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission addresses safety hazards and legal concerns for a rooftop entertainment space
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents of Providence Senior Housing urged denial of a Verizon 5G pole permit over health concerns; an RF engineer testified calculated exposure at the building would be about 4.6% of the federal full‑time limit. The Board of Appeals denied the appeal 4–0, citing code and department reviews.
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Governor pledges to uphold rule of law and judicial responsibilities in Utah.
San Francisco County, California
Airport officials commit to equity through expanded internship and training programs for local students.
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Justice C. Smith thanks supporters and pledges to uphold justice in Utah.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals denied Liquid Experience Inc.'s appeal seeking to transfer a retail tobacco sales permit at 1589 Haight Street, finding Department of Public Health correctly applied Article 19H density and proximity rules; vote 4–0.
San Francisco County, California
Retirement system unveils internship initiative to recruit and train new retirement analysts.
San Francisco County, California
Resolution approves five-year extension of funding and services for Women's Place shelter program.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board upheld abatement orders for two related cases at 21 Flood Avenue — one tied to fire damage, one alleging an unauthorized subdivision into five units — but modified the orders to give the owners 60 days to start work and 18 months to complete it, while upholding assessments of costs.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah Senate recognizes Linda Hall's 25 years of impactful service at UDOT.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve a three-year extension worth $32M for shelter services at Next Door.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Abatement Appeals Board continued the appeal of a Department of Building Inspection abatement order for a rooftop deck at 2195 Green Street after appellants submitted eight exhibits and briefs; the continuance was approved unanimously to allow commissioners more time to review the submitted evidence.
San Francisco County, California
Karen Roy presents funding plan enhancing child support services for underserved families in San Francisco
San Francisco County, California
SFPUC pledges $10 billion over ten years for equitable water and power infrastructure.
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Senator Vickers presents Justice Diana Hagen during her Supreme Court confirmation in Utah.
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During the extraordinary session the Senate consented to a list of governor-transmitted appointments — including Lance Hatch to Southern Utah University's Board of Trustees and Rebecca Cisneros to the State Charter School Board — following committee review and roll-call votes.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Neighbors challenge new 3-story ADU construction on Cap Street due to privacy issues.
San Francisco County, California
Transit fare inspections will ramp up to improve compliance and restore funding revenue.
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Senators presented a citation and offered tributes recognizing Linda Toye Hall’s 25 years of service at the Utah Department of Transportation, noting her role as policy and legislative services director and contributions to transportation policy.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors demand a clear plan from DPH to address mental health case management waitlist.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Senate voted 25–0, with four senators absent, to consent to Governor Spencer J. Cox’s appointment of Diana Hagen to the Utah Supreme Court after committee vetting and a public hearing in the Senate chamber.