What happened on Monday, 18 July 2022
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
The city's contracted waste hauler asked for a 6% rate increase citing CPI and higher fuel costs, a move that would add about $0.72 per customer per month; council also discussed a 2% increase passed by the water control improvement district and options for adjusting base vs. consumption water rates.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss amendments to legislation governing SFPD's access to private surveillance cameras.
San Francisco County, California
City officials propose building decarbonization task force and updated environmental code for emission reductions.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Board establishes July as Disability Pride Month and celebrates manager Kools' ten years.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council discusses necessary replacements to avoid pump failures at water plants
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Peskin introduces changes to facilitate EV charging at existing vehicle facilities.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Crockett's police chief told the city council the department is short four officers and risks further departures unless pay is increased; council voted to form an in‑house committee to develop a public‑safety compensation package and directed staff to produce budget numbers and timelines for a possible voter referendum.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors confirm Bridal Creech's appointment to the shelter monitoring committee with community support.
San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings by 2035
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
City council discusses Pineywoods' effective service and potential water rate adjustments.
San Francisco County, California
After extended discussion and roughly 45 public callers, the committee agreed to continue consideration of a proposed surveillance‑technology policy that would expand limited live access to third‑party cameras for exigent or investigative uses, filing Chair Peskin's amendments and returning the item next week for further negotiation with advocates and legal counsel.
San Francisco County, California
City officials debate using private camera feeds to enhance policing against drug crimes.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township addresses investment losses while commemorating manager's decade of service.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors recommend landmark designation for California buckeye tree to protect it.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Crockett leaders discuss urgent salary adjustments to address police staffing shortages.
San Francisco County, California
The committee advanced a mayoral Prop J amendment to allow city use of public funds to manage the Museum Concourse garage and to dissolve the Concourse Authority, and advanced a competing supervisor‑led measure on park access and car‑free JFK; staff noted the garage carries about $25 million in debt.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco supervisors approve motions to amend conditional use application for fleet charging.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Crockett Council approves police pay analysis while planning further examination of all city employees.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Supervisors authorize land development plans for Panda Express with potential second restaurant space.
San Francisco County, California
A third‑draft charter amendment would let the Board require rent control on new units created by local zoning changes (when not preempted by state law); the committee approved sending the measure to the full board as a committee report amid debate about economic impact analysis and lost rent‑controlled units.
San Francisco County, California
Rules Committee chair Aaron Peskin opens hybrid meetings for public participation and comment.
San Francisco County, California
Sarah Hussain emphasizes community support for amendments in District 8 discussion.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors support MidPen Housing's affordable project seeking state funding for construction.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council members stress urgent need for funding police, fire department, and personnel retention.
San Francisco County, California
Committee discussed a second‑draft charter amendment to allow forfeiture of city-funded pension benefits after an administrative hearing for certain crimes; Chair Peskin said meet‑and‑confer with unions is ongoing and the item was continued to the call of the chair.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
At its July meeting the board approved the consent agenda and a slate of contracts and purchases including implicit bias training ($2,235), a CDBG curb ramp award ($209,655), fuel consortium contracts (estimated amounts), two mowers ($24,391.50) and a police storage building ($21,715).
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Chan seeks clarity on SFPD policy execution and encourages public communication.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended one appointment to the full Board and advanced one advance written determination for a Small Business Commission member while amending and continuing the other for further conditions and review.
San Francisco County, California
The committee held a hearing on the building operations chapter of the 2022 Climate Action Plan. Department of Environment staff presented a roadmap prioritizing electrification, equity, and workforce development; advocates urged funding and stronger timelines; staff said a long-term financing study will be finalized in September and the department plans to add up to three building-operations staff in the coming fiscal year.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council members urge Water District to justify annual rate hikes amid rising operational costs.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Finance director told the board Q2 revenue is ahead of budget and higher than Q2 2021, driven by earned income tax, transfer taxes and permits; ARPA funding has not yet arrived and pension returns are mixed.
San Francisco County, California
Board discusses charter amendment to allow rent control for more housing density and access.
Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan
Chelsea District Library trustees presented an overview of a forthcoming Mobile CDL program at the July 18 council meeting. Library leadership described the program and communications plans; no council action was required.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council discusses competitive pay scale to prevent officers from leaving for higher wages.
San Francisco County, California
The committee advanced two items related to Park Merced: a resolution of intent and an ordinance to vacate portions of streets and easements to implement approved reconfigurations for Phases 1C/1D, set a public hearing for Sept. 20, and referred the ordinance to the Committee of the Whole without recommendation.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board authorized preparing and advertising bids for Phase 1a of Department of Public Works yard improvements — a new salt shed, modern brine tank, fence work and circulation changes — aiming for 2023 construction to improve safety and reduce environmental exposure.
Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan
At the July 18 meeting the council approved joining the Washtenaw Urban County MOU, an amendment to the Human Rights Commission bylaws, a new social media program and policy changes, multiple land‑use items (Lincoln Pointe cluster plan, Stafford rezoning, Westchester PUD authorization, Collins at the Clocktower special use) and a security camera procurement not to exceed $72,941.85. One council member recused on Collins.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve measures for voter decision on Golden Gate Park initiatives in November.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council approved a resolution to apply for up to $750,000 in Texas Community Development Block Grant funds for a fire/ambulance/service truck with a local match of $15,930, and accepted library board recommendations to appoint Paula Hackett and Jessica James; the mayor also remains the city's DECOG representative unless council chooses otherwise.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The Board of Supervisors approved preliminary and final land development for CFT Plaza at 2029 Lincoln Highway, clearing infrastructure and waivers for a Panda Express pad with a second pad left as green space until a tenant is identified.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to forward a resolution supporting MidPen Housing's application for state matching funds for a 100% affordable, 91-unit project at 850 Turk Street; the project received a $10 million state award contingent on a city resolution and fee-waiver confirmations under Planning Code section 406.
Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan
At the July 18 Chelsea City Council meeting, multiple residents and Lima Township officials voiced concerns about traffic, safety and potential flooding tied to the proposed Wolf Farms planned unit development. The project team presented background and noted a potential 425 interlocal agreement; council took no final action.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Mimsies Barbecue requested pedestrian signs and a painted crosswalk for overflow parking near 1979 South Hill Street. After debate over who should pay, council approved a motion that the business pay for the supplies while the city installs the crossing, recorded in the meeting as a 3–2 outcome.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors voted to forward a landmark-tree ordinance to the full Board after staff and Friends of the Urban Forest described the tree's history and community stewardship; the designation protects an old native California buckeye on McAllister Street.
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council authorizes mayor to submit fire truck grant application to Texas Department of Agriculture
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Council discusses utility rate impacts amidst concerns over water bill affordability for residents.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted to send to the full Board an amended ordinance revising the planning code to allow more conversions of automotive uses to electric-vehicle (EV) charging locations and to regulate fleet charging separately; supporters urged streamlining, while Electrify America and smaller fleet representatives sought clearer compliance with state law AB 1236 and faster conditional-use timelines.