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What happened on Thursday, 15 December 2022
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City updates housing plan to include 500 to 2000 affordable units and aggressive rezoning
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses revising language to enhance affordable housing and streamline inclusionary tiers.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 07:31
San Francisco City Officials Address Evictions and Celebrate JFK Drive Events
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials highlight the eviction crisis at Oasis Motel alongside recent city events and attractions.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 07:48
City targets 500 to 2000 affordable housing units in arena planning period
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City commits to revising inclusionary housing strategies to enhance affordability and engagement.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 02:59
San Francisco Planning Commission reviews historic theater redevelopment proposal at 729 Bush Street
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission considers mixed-use project transforming historic Nob Hill Theater into residential and medical spaces.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 23:08
Millville student Tori honored for statewide and regional band honors; superintendent presents certificate
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee recognized Tori for top trumpet scores in All‑State and selection to the All‑Eastern festival in Rochester; Tori said she passed a pre‑screening to Northwestern and will perform April 16.
Source: BMR School Committee - December 15, 2022 00:00
San Francisco advocates demand removal of developer provisions in housing element plan
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community leaders criticize housing element for risking severe displacement of low-income residents.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 13:38
Fountain Hills board approves consolidation plan, keeps preschool at McDowell Mountain
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
After months of study and town halls, the Fountain Hills Unified School District board voted to move K–5 into the middle school building, shift grades 6–8 to the high school campus, and retain preschool at McDowell Mountain in a single wing; the move is intended to boost enrollment and reduce operating costs.
Source: FHUSD Governing Board Business Meeting - Dec 14, 2022 37:52
San Francisco Planning Commission adopts 2023 hearing schedule and acknowledges indigenous territory
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves amended 2023 hearing schedule after public comments and acknowledgments.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 08:13
City Council plans to increase affordable housing units through expanded land banking strategy
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council proposes 50% increase in affordable housing via enhanced land banking strategy.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 00:22
Superintendent pauses Blackstone‑Millville consolidation public hearing for further work
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Jason DeFalco announced the public hearing on district consolidation is postponed and the consolidation work is paused for the next school year while staff do more planning; families with current seventh graders were advised about enrolling in the Grade 8 Academy as an interim option.
Source: BMR School Committee - December 15, 2022 00:00
Housing Coalition urges San Francisco to prioritize affordable housing and community equity
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community advocates call for revisions to San Francisco's housing element to enhance equity.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 31:33
Council members push for oversight on flat preservation amid development loopholes
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Members advocate for policy changes to protect existing flats and address loopholes in housing regulations.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 03:02
San Francisco unveils housing equity plan amid community feedback and agency coordination
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco refines housing element plan based on community input and state requirements.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 06:37
Planning Commission approves housing element amid community feedback and state compliance efforts
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission adopts final revisions for housing element update following public input and HCD guidance
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 09:15
Commission declines discretionary review and clears Second Avenue addition
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission declined a neighbor's request for discretionary review of a third-story addition at 11030 Second Avenue, finding no exceptional circumstances; the board voted 7–0 to approve the project as proposed with standard conditions.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 18:32
Blackstone‑Millville leaders outline FY24 budget priorities, warn one‑time offsets are gone
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Jason DeFalco told the Blackstone‑Millville Regional School Committee that many one‑time offsets used to lower town assessments in FY23 won’t be available for FY24, citing state increases in minimum local contribution, rising private‑placement tuition and transportation costs; committee set January budget workshops and a March public hearing.
Source: BMR School Committee - December 15, 2022 00:00
San Francisco Commission reviews property transfer tax for affordable housing funding
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses incorporating property transfer tax for affordable housing initiatives amid legal concerns.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 42:04
Commission approves Nob Hill theater conversion at 729 Bush Street, preserving vintage blade sign
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission approved a mixed-use conversion and vertical addition at 729 Bush Street that preserves a historic blade sign and creates medical office space, ambulatory surgery center and four family-sized residential units, granting necessary height and rear-yard variances.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 21:31
Community voices concerns over housing element revisions and demolition policies
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members urge planners to address remaining issues in housing element revisions.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 07:50
City Council debates aggressive rezoning strategies to maximize housing capacity
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss defining aggressive rezoning to meet housing goals while ensuring compliance.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 08:44
Votes at a glance: superintendent contract, consolidation, architects, salaries and student trip approved
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
At its meeting, the Fountain Hills Unified School District board approved a three-year superintendent contract extension, consolidation of grade spans (K–5/6–8), an Orcutt Winslow architectural authorization, revised salary schedules, a student Washington trip and several procurement and personnel items by voice vote.
Source: FHUSD Governing Board Business Meeting - Dec 14, 2022 07:33
Planning Commission adopts San Francisco's 2022 Housing Element update after weeks of public debate
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After hours of public testimony and targeted edits aimed at addressing state feedback and displacement concerns, the Planning Commission voted to recommend adoption of the Housing Element 2022 update and related general-plan amendments, with a set of staff-drafted changes emphasizing equity, monitoring and community engagement.
Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 03:06:39
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