What happened on Monday, 24 October 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City auditors and the city performance office reported progress on public integrity follow-ups, planned audits (landfill agreement, SFPUC procurement), and a public-perception survey due in December; the Office of Public Finance previewed planned spring bond issuances for affordable housing, the seawall and Rec Park.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee reappointed and appointed members to Assessment Appeals Boards 1–3, confirmed there is no county-residency requirement for those boards, and approved appointments with a noted residency waiver for one member; motions passed without objection.
San Francisco County, California
Board welcomes public comments prior to appointing four members to Reentry Council.
San Francisco County, California
Advocates express safety concerns over Ricky Wynne's behavior towards harm reduction workers.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
A committee liaison reported the Port identified 23 projects under the 2018 Seawall earthquake safety program, with 11 prioritized for near-term work; the Port expects to begin construction on one or more prioritized projects in 2024 and is conducting a two-year living-seawall pilot study with the Smithsonian.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee appointed four community members to the Reentry Council after extended testimony from applicants and a wave of public callers who opposed one candidate, citing harassment of harm-reduction workers. The committee voted unanimously to appoint Yousef Nathan, Jabari Jackson, Linda Hirschman and Joanna Hernandez (residency waiver noted).
San Francisco County, California
Department of Environment and Real Estate Division reported completion of 422 audits of large refuse generators in the first three-year cycle; 57% passed. Affordable housing and several city facilities underperformed. The committee voted to continue the item for updated reporting and follow-up.
San Francisco County, California
Lewis highlights community trauma from SFPD's military gear during public comment.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFMTA acting CFO Jonathan Ruiz told the oversight committee the agency will reallocate some 2014 Geo Bond funds toward shovel-ready facility projects to accelerate spending and protect purchasing power, and explained the difference between the failed June 2022 bond measure and the Prop L sales-tax renewal on the November ballot.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors agree to postpone discussion on gender identity ordinance to a future date.
San Francisco County, California
City officials highlight successes and challenges in zero waste efforts and compliance audits
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use and Transportation Committee approved a resolution authorizing the San Francisco county health officer and public-health environmental director to enter voluntary remedial agreements and supervise cleanups at hazardous-waste sites, aligning local authority with a state law change effective Jan. 1, 2022.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Public Works told the oversight committee the 2011 road repaving and street safety bond (about $250 million) is in closeout, with most scope complete; staff said final financial reconciliation and payments remain for some encumbrances and will be addressed in the closeout phase.
San Francisco County, California
Council members support Hernandez and Holmes for their dedication to community reentry services.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors continued discussion of a proposed ordinance to align SFPD equipment policy with state law (AB 481) after staff presented an updated inventory and community groups urged significantly tighter limits on military-grade equipment and clearer "authorized uses." The item was continued one week for additional work.
San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss audit failures and future initiatives for waste management improvements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Citizens General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee voted unanimously to adopt an AB 361 resolution authorizing continued remote meetings during the COVID-19 emergency and approved minutes from its Aug. 22, 2022 meeting.
San Francisco County, California
A proposed ordinance to approve surveillance/security cameras and related location-management tech was continued one week after staff circulated revised legislative language; committee members asked for more time to review amendments and public comment was closed for the day.
San Francisco County, California
Candidates with lived experience advocate for reentry council seats, emphasizing community engagement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City plans three bond issuances in spring for affordable housing, health, and seawall projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Port identifies 11 key projects to enhance seismic safety starting in 2024.