What happened on Wednesday, 20 July 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Kanter requests allowance for public comment to address inconsistent building code enforcement complaints
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission praises planning staff for successful preservation of property renovations.
San Francisco County, California
Board members unanimously support resolution to enhance transitional age youth housing programs.
Senator Mitt Romney, Utah Senators and Congress Representatives, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators pressed U.S. envoys about whether Russia intends to "starve the world" by blocking Ukrainian grain; officials said Moscow's actions are worsening global shortages, Russian disinformation complicates international response, and modest international funding has so far fallen short.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
President Swick emphasizes the need for advance briefs in zoning evaluations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners address fee study timeline and resident's concerns about arson targeting families.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners endorse resolution to honor architect's contributions and preservation efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Noe Valley expansion project challenged for bypassing updated codes, historic district review.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Attendees express gratitude for community safety and guidance for county commissioners
San Francisco County, California
Public Works inaugurates tree nursery to enhance urban forestry and support community greening efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zellwegers complete significant renovations to historic home in DuBose Park Historic District.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission acknowledges unceded land of Rheinmetich Ohlone at regular meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council discusses permit legitimacy and neighbor's objections over property development plans.
San Francisco County, California
City approves bond resolutions for affordable housing projects at Hunters Pointe and Franklin Street.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Attorneys challenge property ownership in Utah using boundary by acquiescence doctrine and tax issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Appellant criticizes DBI for 16-month delay in permit cancellation process.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
John's Grill earns nomination for legacy business registry due to its historical significance.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
TBI filed permits for 1500 housing units worth over $575 million in June 2022.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Public Works secures funding to establish new tree nursery and education center.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Tax sale clears $25K in back taxes while preserving homeowner and lienholder rights.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners deny rehearing as no new evidence found in Baker Street permit appeal.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners advocate for Nomad Cyclery's recognition as a crucial legacy business in Sunset.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Daughter details mother's severe health issues after workplace violence impacted her ability to work.
San Francisco County, California
City supervisors support recommended transition from pilot programs to established guaranteed income policies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members express dissatisfaction with DBI's handling of lead paint violations
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Canyon Advantage asserts received no notice of tax sale, citing due process violations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals on July 20 denied a challenge to a 2012 permit for 535 Florida Street, concluding the zoning administrator acted within discretion when treating a missing neighborhood notice as a procedural defect rather than a basis to void the permit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Wilcox Frozen Foods recognized for community service and long-standing operations in District Ten.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted unanimously to forward an ordinance to the full Board that would authorize the Tax Collector to waive delinquent property-tax penalties when delinquency arose because the city failed to mail a tax notice to a new property owner, provided taxes are paid by June 30 of that fiscal year.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commission overturns tax sale after discovering discrepancies in property boundary records.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI reported several high-value permit filings and recent permit issuances tied to new and affordable housing (projects valued collectively at hundreds of millions) and a preliminary June 30 finance report showing $84.3M revenue and a projected $2.5M surplus for FY21-22 pending year-end close.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
By a 4–1 vote, the Board of Appeals on July 20 denied Lucy Blake’s appeal seeking revocation of a permit for a vertical addition, after extended debate over whether DBI properly extended and ultimately issued a permit that an appellant says had expired under the code.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission supports project's permit approval and advises against renewing Mills Act for property.
San Francisco County, California
Public Works asked the committee to accept and expend $2.4 million from Caltrans' Clean California Local Enhancement Program to build a street-tree nursery, education center and workforce site on a vacant Caltrans parcel in SoMa; the committee forwarded the retroactive accept-and-expend resolution to the full Board with a positive recommendation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI launched a preplanned check intake on June 29/July implementation: ~41 initial projects screened, about one-third returned for missing materials; DBI expects 24–48 hour turnaround on intake feedback and plans to triage backlog into a general queue.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Protest filed regarding Provo parcel sold amid disputed ownership and tax notification issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals on July 20 denied a rehearing request for the Baker Street permit (appeal 22-032), 5–0. Appellants presented photographic and engineering claims alleging improper straps, misdrawn pier pads and an unstable foundation; DBI and permit-holder experts said the permit and inspections were sufficient.
San Francisco County, California
The committee heard required TEFRA/Tefra notifications and forwarded approvals for tax-exempt financings: up to $40 million for California College of the Arts (CCA) and up to $7.5 million for Progress Foundation refinancing of mental-health-supportive facilities; the city is not financially liable for the debt.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously adopted the Mission Dolores neighborhood historic context statement and survey, recognizing 18 individual California Register‑eligible properties, three potential landmark properties and multiple historic districts after staff and neighborhood association presentations and community outreach.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Family discusses options to manage foreclosure and taxes while accessing disability benefits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI reported tiered compliance rates for the mandatory soft-story retrofit ordinance (Tier 1:100%; Tier 2:91%; Tier 3:89%; Tier 4:75%), described enforcement measures and director's hearings, and estimated 2–3 years to reach full compliance for outstanding properties.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
The commission approved an extension of leave without pay under the county HR leave policy and ADA accommodation; the motion passed in the limited quorum present and staff will process the accommodation per HR procedures.
San Francisco County, California
The committee reviewed resolutions to seek CDLAC bond allocations for two housing projects: 11 Inis Court (Hunters Point Shipyard Block 56), a 73-unit 100% affordable development for households at or below 50% AMI; and 98 Franklin Street, a mixed-income project where tax-exempt financing would fund 72 affordable units at 50% AMI. The committee unanimously recommended both items to the full Board.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals voted 5–0 on July 20 to continue two related appeals to Aug. 24 so parties can complete settlement discussions, after planning and appellants described ongoing coordination and divergent views about negotiating access and participation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously supported forwarding the Timothy L. Pflueger house nomination (1015 Guerrero Street) to the State Historical Resources Commission for consideration, citing the property’s association with the noted architect and retention of historic integrity.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Department of Environment outlined updates to the San Francisco Green Building Code that harmonize with state 2022 changes, strengthen EV-capable/EV-ready requirements and advance electrification, heat-pump adoption, and rooftop PV or living roofs on new construction.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously recommended the Guaranteed Income Advisory Group's report and its core proposals, including creating a centralized guaranteed-income unit, centering community voices, and pursuing scalable reforms; HSA said it will apply for statewide pilot funds prioritizing foster youth with a proposed local $2 million match.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness to legalize unpermitted work at 621 Waller Street and adopted a resolution recommending nonrenewal of the property's Mills Act contract, citing prior unpermitted work and incomplete contractual scope items.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
A protest to a tax sale of an occupied home (owners Patricia and Robert Collins) was continued for two weeks to allow the lienholder, counsel and the tax-sale purchaser to confer; clerks acknowledged a missed notice to the lienholder’s attorneys and explained the unusual mechanics of selling a 3% undivided interest in occupied-home sales.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI staff presented proposed prescriptive alternatives to an information sheet (EG02) addressing emergency escape and rescue openings that open into rear yards; the department plans to ask the Planning Department to codify options to avoid lengthy variance processes and to preserve life-safety review.
Apple Valley Planning Commission, Apple Valley, Washington County, Utah
Washington County Commissioners finalize sewer management transfer to Ash Creek for Apple Valley.
San Francisco County, California
The committee reviewed a proposed sale of an ~11,000 sq ft SFPUC parcel near Manzano Way in Sunnyvale to Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000, which SFPUC said reflects the parcel's size and avoids eminent-domain litigation; the committee unanimously recommended the sale to the full Board.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously approved staff recommendations to add five long-running San Francisco businesses — Supin Kuche, Latin Bridal, Nomad Cyclery, John's Grill, and Wilcox Frozen Foods — to the Legacy Business Registry, citing community ties, cultural value and multi‑decade service.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County commissioners voted 3–0 to overturn a May tax sale of a Provo parcel after attorneys and a surveyor showed the sale stemmed from a county mapping error and disputed recorded instruments; staff were directed to correct parcel descriptions and resolve any fees.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Inspector Hinton clarifies required permit revisions amid concerns over project timeline.
Apple Valley Planning Commission, Apple Valley, Washington County, Utah
Apple Valley updates general plan, emphasizing community preferences for land use and infrastructure needs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents emphasize safety issues related to ADUs and egress during zoning discussion.
San Francisco County, California
City Council authorizes sale of surplus land to Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000
San Francisco County, California
The committee reviewed an OCA reassessment that raised Wind Newspaper's circulation score above World Journal by 0.25 points, prompting OCA to recommend Wind Newspaper for the Chinese-community outreach contract and to add Potrero View as a neighborhood periodical; the committee adopted the amendment and continued the item to July 27 for final Board action.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Homeowner cites inspector Walsh's support while seeking to avoid fines for delayed renovations.
Washington County School District, School Boards, Utah
New system aims to enhance digital learning success criteria and improve digital citizenship curriculum.
Washington County School District, School Boards, Utah
Schools plan to install 15 security cameras each, enhancing safety over a seven-year rollout.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI projects $2.5M surplus and reviews significant housing permit legislation updates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously supports National Register nomination for 1015 Guerrero Street.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Abatement Appeals Board upheld an order of abatement for 123420 Fourth Avenue (case 6906) but voted unanimously to hold assessment of costs for 90 days to allow owner James D. Wagner to complete work or obtain required permit revisions.
Washington County School District, School Boards, Utah
District faces budget shortfall while addressing security needs and outdated technology in schools.
Washington County School District, School Boards, Utah
Principals face paper supply challenges as allocations fall short for classroom needs.