What happened on Wednesday, 09 November 2022
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors advance ordinance delaying cannabis tax to aid struggling retailers amid industry recession.
San Francisco County, California
The city allocates funding for mixed-population supportive housing over five years.
Nebo School District, School Boards, Utah
Schools implement new fundraising policies to ensure equity and reduce student labor expectations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire department successfully conducts high rise drill using innovative evacuation elevator systems.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commission recognizes Matt Bailey for his dedication and leadership in the IT department.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended Board approval of three OCA amendments to increase not‑to‑exceed amounts on citywide catalog contracts (MSC Industrial, W.W. Grainger, Bucklesmith Electric) to cover accelerated spending and inflation; BLA recommended a $700,000 contingency reduction on one amendment.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Discussions continue on extending transit funding mechanisms amid growth along the Wasatch Front.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors announces hybrid meetings allowing in-person and remote public comment.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
EMS highlights reduced call burden and advances in community paramedicine and emergency response.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee recommended a resolution approving SFPUC’s sale of two small fee parcels and temporary construction easements along State Route 84 to Caltrans, citing Caltrans’ safety upgrade project and an appraisal presented in the SFPUC briefing.
Nebo School District, School Boards, Utah
School district eliminates group fundraisers, reallocates resources to support high school programs starting fall 2023.
San Francisco County, California
Department retroactively authorizes $500K grant expansion for HIV data collection through December 2022.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County officials unveil budget plan involving Wasatch Behavioral Health and sheriff's office.
Clay County, Florida
Clay County proclaims November Adoption Month to raise awareness for children awaiting families.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee unanimously recommended the full Board approve a 5‑year master lease and property management agreement (with a 5‑year extension option) for 1321 Mission Street, a 160‑unit permanent supportive housing property to be known as the Margo; the agreement includes a $1/year lease and up to $19.5 million in property management costs funded by Homekey, Prop C and tenant income.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community paramedics lower unnecessary ER visits, enhancing ambulance service efficiency and reducing overcrowding.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
County Commission reviews funding controls and economic concerns for transportation infrastructure initiatives
Clay County, Florida
Clay County launches green lighting initiative to honor veterans during National Veterans Week.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
First responders discuss the complexities of mental health holds and resource limitations in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Health Management Associates awarded contract to enhance Laguna Honda's operations and training.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee voted 2–1 to send an ordinance to the full Board that would suspend San Francisco’s local cannabis business tax through Dec. 31, 2025, after supervisors and business callers warned that legal retailers face an entrenched illicit market and steep cost pressures.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners review proposed changes to conduct policy after feedback from department heads.
Clay County, Florida
Clay County recognized veterans and celebrated Chairman Wayne Bola's contributions at the meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners acknowledge diverse contributions and address public safety concerns at meeting.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Communities along Wasatch Front secure funds to improve transit and affordable housing integration.
Clay County, Florida
The board held a first reading for a land‑development code amendment to exempt a sub‑10‑acre Lake Asbury village center from mix‑of‑uses percentages (applicant said a Dunkin’ planned) and later approved a code change limiting lots narrower than 50 feet in PUDs to 20%, aligning outside‑master‑plan PUD rules with Lake Asbury standards.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief Pereira discusses fire containment efforts and announcements for earthquake safety hiring.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Mandelmann secures committee backing for changes to cannabis tax legislation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Firefighters effectively coordinated to manage Bayview fire while investigation continues into cause.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
USU extension showcases new livestock, gardening, and entrepreneurship programs benefiting Utah County residents.
Clay County, Florida
After public testimony from BFF Puppies and debate about monopoly and animal welfare, the Board approved an amendment to the animal services ordinance that allows businesses lawfully operating on March 31, 2022 to continue retail sales of dogs and cats if they meet strict requirements; vote recorded 3–2 in favor.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss long-term cannabis tax exemption amidst $30 million revenue concerns.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners review joint proposal for opioid treatment services by county departments.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials prepare for a soft opening of the Chinatown train project with site tours.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors demand updates on secondary employment and resolve complaints against Baker Place.
Clay County, Florida
Residents described heavy smoke and ash from a tree‑debris/air‑curtain incinerator site; county fire chief said the fires are deep‑seated and difficult to control, and staff will meet with DEP and forestry to review permitting and operations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community paramedicine launches research studies to improve healthcare solutions and practices.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
USU Extension staff reported on new county programs including a 'Learn About Livestock' series for youth, a popular sprinkler-installation horticulture class with strong adoption, micro-entrepreneurship training in partnership with United Way, and diabetes-prevention cooking classes in coordination with the county health department.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss moral injury and community paramedicine's impact on call responses
Clay County, Florida
Deputy emergency director Michael Ladd briefed commissioners on Tropical Storm Nicole’s projected impacts and the county’s response: EOC activation, shelters and evacuation recommendations, closures of county offices, and a temporary suspension of yard‑waste fees to help residents manage storm debris.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief Postel reflects on successful rescue missions and commends team dedication during challenges.
San Francisco County, California
Resolution authorizes lease for 160-unit supportive housing at Mission Street for five years.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
A UTA representative told commissioners the current 'fifth penny' statute is transit-focused and that legislators are considering extending or expanding the authority (including proposals to channel part of it to roads); commissioners asked whether counties that enact the authority retain spending control once the funds flow back from the state.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire department seeks partnerships for effective evacuation training in high-rise buildings
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors unanimously supports funding for Twin Peaks project maintenance and improvements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Chief Sandra Tong reported the department is piloting the MIND Rhythm stroke‑detection headband, has used two donated Muni buses for a recent mass evacuation in Oakland and is offering buprenorphine to overdose survivors while pursuing poison‑control training to enable direct field administration.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
After a lengthy work session with department heads, commissioners agreed to remove references to elected officials from the proposed county standards-of-conduct policy and asked the civil division and HR to rework an employee-focused version for adoption; a separate process will consider any code for elected officials.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors support ordinance delaying cannabis business tax until December 2025 to aid legal market.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Chief Robert Postel told the commission the department handled 20 working fires, one greater alarm and seven water rescues in October; staff are training on occupant evacuation and fire service access elevators and preparing response plans for the Central Subway, whose Chinatown station sits about 10 stories below grade.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
County attorney's office and three county departments proposed a coordinated spending plan for the opioid settlement payments totaling just under the first-year estimate after fees; commissioners pressed for projections that smooth funding across the 18-year payment stream and for clearer one-time versus ongoing cost breakdowns.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss three-year tax exemption for cannabis industry facing competition from illicit market.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
A caller from the Rincon Standard Association told the San Francisco Fire Commission that management had repeatedly instructed hundreds of residents to ignore alarms during undefined testing windows, calling the practice 'very dangerous' and asking the Fire Department for clarification.