What happened on Wednesday, 07 December 2022
San Francisco County, California
City approves funds for permanent supportive housing to combat family homelessness in SoMa
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee unanimously forwarded an ordinance to waive banner permit and inspection fees for the Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District and the SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District, with proponents saying year‑round banners preserve marginalized communities' culture.
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BLM considers public shooting range to address safety and shooting incidents in North End.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Advocates call for immediate preservation of Castro Theater's unique interior and programming options.
San Francisco County, California
City officials approve agreements for permanent supportive housing properties aimed at lowering homelessness.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
C4A nets $180 million over three years for community programs and nutrition improvements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses urban forestry plans and tree classification in San Francisco backyards.
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Commissioners approve consent agenda while discussing select items for further review.
San Francisco County, California
Ordinance waives fees to boost local business sales during three holiday weekends
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mark McDougall recognized for exceptional service in In Home Supportive Services.
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Genoa officials agree on urgent safety actions due to community pressure and growth.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Local filmmakers and cinephiles rally to protect Castro Theater's seating from removal plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zoning Board assesses legal status of proposed cannabis museum and potential accessory retail operations.
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Commissioners authorize donation of Sheriff's Office gift cards to support crime victims
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
GLIDE and Southwest Community advocate for enhanced nutrition support in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Laura Valdez endorses youth housing initiatives aimed at combating homelessness in San Francisco
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board of Appeals reviews cannabis retail regulations and implications for accessory uses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members demand transparency and communication from Mandelmann and Nassar family regarding management.
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Council members debate shooting boundaries and safety near West Mountain public lands.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners authorize a contract with California Department of Aging to enhance digital access.
San Francisco County, California
Public Works requests approval to apply for $456,000 urban greening grant for tree planting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public speakers advocate for preserving cultural identity amidst gentrification pressures in the Bay Area.
San Francisco County, California
Legislators unanimously recommend funding for affordable housing using bond proceeds.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners propose enhancements for public guidance on appeals process and case details.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission grants $11.9 million to enhance nutrition services for food-insecure communities.
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State crime lab studies reveal sources of stray bullets impacting homes in Genoa.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents urge protection of Castro Theater's original design to maintain community engagement.
San Francisco County, California
City council passes ordinance exempting fees for banners in cultural districts.
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Demolition begins at former prison site as plans for innovative community progress.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Uniting service providers, the online resource directory aims to improve access to public health services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Committee debates legitimacy of cannabis museum as accessory use in liquor store proposal
San Francisco County, California
MTA's resolution approves BART reimbursement for paratransit services over ten years.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents urge inclusion of seating configuration in Castro Theatre's landmark designation.
San Francisco County, California
An ordinance retroactively waiving temporary street‑space occupancy fees for three holiday weekends was forwarded unanimously; supervisors said the waiver supports neighborhood commercial corridors and requested co‑sponsor additions.
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Commissioner Lee seeks donation of surplus gift cards for crime victim support while ensuring accountability.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Aquatic Park senior center excels in activities while facing language and access difficulties.
San Francisco County, California
Public Works will apply for approximately $450–$456K from the California Natural Resources Agency Urban Greening Program to plant about 200 street trees in low canopy neighborhoods and support workforce training at a new South of Market tree nursery; committee forwarded the resolution unanimously.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Dr. Sabharwal presents plans for a butterfly sanctuary at Marina Boulevard to the board.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously agree to delay decision amid community conflicts and information gaps.
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Community members express concerns over shooting safety and access to shooting locations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals asked San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to slow its planned move away from BOA review of taxi permit appeals and directed staff to draft a letter urging safeguards for hearing‑officer independence, estoppel considerations and public notice.
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West Mountain leaders discuss target shooting restrictions following recent incidents threatening residents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services commission unanimously approved a package of contract and grant modifications including expanded caregiver respite and counseling, $1.095 million from the California Department of Aging for digital access, a $2.94 million modification to add a Department of Public Health resource directory through Unite Us, and more than $11 million in nutrition funding increases to boost meals and infrastructure.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community leaders press for immediate landmark designation expansion to protect Castro Theater.
San Francisco County, California
The committee amended and forwarded four lease/management agreements and a Homekey accept‑and‑expend resolution for newly acquired permanent supportive housing sites (333 Twelfth St., 3061 Sixteenth St., 5630 Mission St., 835 Turk St.). Supervisors pressed HSH to lower high contingencies and the department agreed to add BLA‑recommended oversight language and reduce contingencies on two items.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Activists express concerns over Castro Theater's future and call for urgent preservation efforts.
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The commission appointed Rob Moore to a solid‑waste control board, approved donation of surplus sheriff's office gift cards to the Children's Justice Center, adopted a staff‑initiated zoning height amendment, and approved item 20 by a 2–1 vote after discussion of regional benefit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Michael Petrellas addresses the commission about the need for discussions on Castro Theatre preservation.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously forwarded a resolution authorizing a one‑year cost‑sharing agreement (with up to nine one‑year renewals) under which BART will reimburse SFMTA for paratransit services in San Francisco; SFMTA staff said BART pays roughly 8% of annual paratransit costs under ADA requirements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals voted 5–0 to overturn a zoning administrator letter that had interpreted certain museum/gift‑shop configurations to allow accessory cannabis retail without applying planning code location controls such as the 600‑foot buffer.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously adopt historic context statement for North Beach neighborhood preservation efforts.
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BLM and SITLA briefed the commission on repeated stray‑round incidents and proposed a closure of 1,369 acres on the South End of West Mountain, while commissioners and public commenters pressed for alternatives, enforcement plans and free public shooting access.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Michael Botrellis urges consideration for future generations regarding the sacred temple's significance.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously forwarded an ordinance to appropriate roughly $4.7 million in tax‑increment IRFD bond proceeds to MOHCD for Starview Court, a 138‑unit affordable project on Treasure Island; staff said the appropriation repays a bridge loan and does not change unit counts or affordability.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community voices concerns over Castro Theatre's historical significance and management decisions.
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The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority presented a framework for redeveloping a 608‑acre former prison site, including 99‑year ground leases, roughly 160 acres of open space and a projection of 46,000 jobs by 2048 under the authority’s development approach.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously adopted minutes and the 2023 hearing schedule, recommended approval of a zoning planning-code amendment, added three businesses to the Legacy Business Registry, adopted the DeBose Triangle and North Beach historic context statements, and canceled the Dec. 21 meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board continued the appeal of canceled permits for 245 Marina Boulevard to Feb. 22, 2023, after hearing 11 years of department review and the appellant’s claim that new plans had been submitted; the planning department will provide a short briefing of outstanding code issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Activists urge immediate decision to protect seating and maintain Castro Theatre's cultural integrity.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Public Works’ urban forester told the Board of Appeals the city now posts tree‑removal notices online weekly, must replace removed street trees within 120 days when feasible and can levy a minimum $10,000 fine for illegal removal without replacement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After a lengthy public-comment period in which filmmakers, preservationists and neighborhood residents urged protection of the Castro Theatre’s interior seating and sloped floor, the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to continue consideration of the landmark amendment to Feb. 1, 2023.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Committee discusses caregiver program while city braces for budget deficit and department cuts
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Bureau of Land Management presents potential recreational shooting opportunities on West Mountain.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Voices unite to protect Castro Theater's historic interior amid redevelopment concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Martha Knudson chairs DOS commission meeting focused on upcoming local development initiatives.