What happened on Wednesday, 19 October 2022
San Francisco County, California
MTA seeks approval for a 30-year contract with multi-phase implementation strategy amidst skepticism.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI assesses impact of zoning bill allowing commercial property conversions to residential use
Provo School District, School Boards, Utah
Board unanimously approves curriculum policy revision and considers open enrollment changes for Tempe View High School.
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Utah Senate meets to confirm gubernatorial appointments during October 2022 extraordinary session.
San Francisco County, California
Legislation passed to expand and extend fee waivers for San Francisco small businesses until 2023.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss strategies to simplify entitlements and streamline building permits in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Condor seeks Legacy Business status, preserving its historic role in San Francisco nightlife.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Residents voice frustration about poor road conditions and drainage issues in South Redbud Park.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve resolution for funding to develop multifamily housing for individuals with mental illness.
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Judge Luthy expresses gratitude following his appointment to the Utah Court of Appeals.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Building officials emphasize efficiency to accelerate project initiation and completion in San Francisco
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Local activists call for Rafael Mandelmann to host a town hall about Castro Theater concerns.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
City leaders aim to beautify downtown with more trees and improved street lighting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI reported FY22 actual revenue of $80.3M (budget $88.5M) and expenditures of $80.7M (budget $92.1M). For September 2022 DBI recorded five permit applications totaling an estimated $267M in valuation and an anticipated 933 housing units, including a proposed 808‑unit project at 50 Main Street.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously forwarded a set of lease, grant and resolution items to the full Board with positive recommendations, and scheduled follow-up for several projects (including continued committee review of the train-control procurement).
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John Luthy receives unanimous Senate confirmation as Utah Court of Appeals judge.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners approve Black and Blue Tattoo's application celebrating its community impact and legacy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI officials told the Building Inspection Commission the department reduced plan‑review backlog from six months to about six weeks through preplan‑check staffing and will pursue a site‑permit reform to separate entitlement from construction review (target mid‑2023). DBI also described a 48‑hour electronic lock for inspection records and a website migration to sf.gov with a soft launch planned late Oct. and public launch in early Nov.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved a modified increase to the MTA's towing contract for AutoReturn/TEGSCO, adopted supervisor amendments to shorten funded coverage and required a reexamination of towing policy with quarterly reports to the committee, all passed unanimously.
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The Utah Senate met in a thirteenth extraordinary session Oct. 19, 2022, and unanimously or nearly unanimously consented to three judicial appointments — Alex Goble (Sixth District juvenile court), Blaine Rawson (Second District Court) and John Luthy (Utah Court of Appeals) — and multiple board appointments from Gov. Spencer J. Cox.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
City staff told the Clearlake Measure B Oversight Board they completed roughly $14.7 million in debt financing to fund a multi‑year road program, described chip‑seal and asphalt tradeoffs and pointed to a separate state allocation of about $14 million for Lakeshore and related projects.
San Francisco County, California
After a detailed presentation on the communications-based train-control project, supervisors raised concerns about vendor lock‑in and a proposed multi‑decade contracting structure and voted to continue the MTA item to Nov. 16 for additional briefings and comparative examples.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Assembly bill enables conversion of commercial properties to increase housing availability.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Building Inspection Commission voted unanimously Oct. 19 to recommend Board of Supervisors file 220878, which would raise per‑day planning penalties from $250 to $1,000, count each unit as a separate violation and set civil‑penalty caps up to $250,000 for unpermitted demolition and $500,000 for historic structures. Deputy city attorneys said the caps apply to civil actions brought by the city attorney.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission votes to support three businesses and continues discussion on Black and Blue for November
Clearlake, Lake County, California
The Clearlake Measure B Oversight Board unanimously adopted Resolution OC 2022‑01 declaring compliance with section 3.7.14 of Ordinance No. 189‑2016 and recorded a roll‑call vote; members also received financial and project updates on Measure B funds.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves ordinance following public comment criticizing legacy IT and ethics.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City emphasizes protecting native trees over property owner's removal plan.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee forwarded a resolution to increase the city contribution toward tenant improvements at 3545 Onondaga to roughly $2.1 million to support Volunteers in Medicine (Clinic by the Bay) and ArtSpan, and asked for follow-up on schedule and possible additional costs; vote unanimous.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously approves an updated building design enhancing Union Square's aesthetic appeal.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners express differing views on tree removal appeal presented by urban forestry bureau
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Dr. Just discusses ongoing livestock health crisis affecting 24 farms in Utah.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI announces six projects with over 430 housing units and significant affordable offerings.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee unanimously amended and continued an ordinance to expand the First Year Free program — raising the gross‑receipts cap, removing the ground‑floor restriction and extending retroactive eligibility — and will return the item to committee on Oct. 26 for final action.
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Officials stress importance of disease prevention and rapid response for infected birds.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Urban Forester Chris Buck highlights tree stewardship in Alvarado appeal against tree removal.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Black and Blue Tattoo aims for legacy registry to secure long-term lease and community support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI introduces Deputy Director Koskinen and highlights staff contributions to operational reforms.
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Senate approves the nomination of a community-focused judge emphasizing fairness and respect.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI implements reforms improving equity in permit assignments, significantly decreasing backlog time.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
MTA board affirms taxi director lacks authority to revoke appeal rights for operators
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Idexa Stern highlights Black and Blue Tattoo's impact on the queer community and tattoo industry.
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Commissioners approved consent items including the recognition and approval of Officer Nicole Pearson's personnel items and unanimously nominated Kenny Singh Construction, chosen by an evaluation committee, as the contract awardee among three bidders.
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A USDA incident commander told Utah County commissioners that the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak has affected hundreds of U.S. flocks and that Utah has multiple infected premises; commissioners approved a no-cost mutual-aid lease to host a USDA incident command post in Provo, voting 3-0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
September data reveals five major housing projects adding 933 units valued at $267 million.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Oct. 19 granted an appeal by the 600 Alvarado Street homeowners association, requiring the Bureau of Urban Forestry to monitor the trees annually, install a support cable between the two main stems of the street tree and remove a decayed stub and branch; the motion passed 5-0.
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Utah Senate unanimously appoints Alex Goble and Blaine Rawson as judges after nomination.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public commenters criticized the lack of outreach about Castro Theatre management changes and asked the commission to hold a listening session; another commenter challenged the accuracy of meeting minutes and the timing of a continuance, prompting clarifying remarks from staff and a vote to adopt the minutes.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission recommends adding New Royal Bakery and Niu Lung Ting Cafe to legacy registry.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission introduces fines up to $500,000 for unpermitted demolitions and multiple unit violations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Michael Petrellas criticizes commission for lack of public input and accurate meeting minutes
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning director announced promotions and a shift from a four‑quadrant to a seven geographically based development review team structure aligned with new Board of Supervisors districts, adding three preservation managers to better support preservation work and the commission’s equity priorities.
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Committee unanimously supports Alex Goebel for juvenile court judge confirmation in special session
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a major permit to alter 2 Stockton Street (corner of Stockton and Market) including a three‑story vertical addition and façade replacement, finding the revised design compatible with district guidelines; the vote was unanimous 7–0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
On Oct. 19 the commission voted 7–0 to recommend three legacy businesses for placement on the Legacy Business Registry and voted 4–3 to continue the Condor application to Nov. 2 so commissioners can review additional materials; staff warned that administrative code would allow the Small Business Commission to proceed if HPC takes no advisory action within 30 days.