What happened on Thursday, 23 March 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission endorses project increasing housing stock and preserving local retail space.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a five‑story, 31‑unit residential building at 67–69 Belcher Street that uses the state density bonus to deliver five on‑site below‑market‑rate units at 80% AMI.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents argue ADU designs worsen parking difficulties and accessibility at Corbett Street garage
San Francisco County, California
Community members urge San Francisco supervisors to adopt Japantown cultural district strategies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Architect responds to concerns over reflective wall impacting neighboring properties and light.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses parking dimensions and tenant service impacts during 801 Corbett Avenue construction.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Board members reviewed a draft code of conduct compiled from neighboring districts, discussed dress code and restorative practices, and heard a proposal defining six skills (leadership, critical thinking, communication, responsibility, goal‑directed behavior and problem solving) the district wants students to develop.
San Francisco County, California
Support for the proposed legislation increases as public comment period begins.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss tree loss from storms, upcoming Equity report and Urban Land Institute panel.
San Francisco County, California
The Japantown Task Force proposes strategies to preserve and revitalize San Francisco's Japantown.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission hears complaints on senior tenant displacement and inadequate access to parking during construction.
San Francisco County, California
Community members advocate for Japantown CHESS report endorsement to enhance cultural diversity.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners support a well-designed housing project that meets community needs and aesthetics.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers advocate for CHESS report to promote community empowerment and cultural sustainability.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Dozens of parents, players and community members used the meeting's public comment period to defend coach Lawrence Hughes, calling him a longtime volunteer who 'loves the kids' and asking the board to reconsider recent disciplinary actions; no personnel decision was announced.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The project seeks to replace a two-story building with a 5-story structure featuring affordable units.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Board staff described procurement options for the district consolidation project and a $2.5 million all‑in budget, prioritized fencing and playgrounds for phase 1, and set a March 29 special meeting to approve a time‑sensitive Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority grant for a high‑school gym floor.
San Francisco County, California
Safaie promotes city support to boost small businesses and nightlife recovery post-COVID.
San Francisco County, California
Japantown leaders emphasize community engagement during significant city hall event.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Neighbors voice fears about loss of views and property values due to new construction.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board reviews new citywide meeting policies following the end of COVID-19 emergency regulations
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors aim to sustain and promote the heritage of Japantown for future generations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After lengthy public testimony from tenants and neighbors raising accessibility and parking concerns, the Planning Commission voted 4–2 to approve an 8‑unit ADU project at 801 Corbett Avenue and not take discretionary review.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners consider senior citizen accessibility in Joe Peters' proposed ADU project on Corbett.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously recommended the Board adopt the Japantown Cultural Heritage District CHESS report, a community‑authored plan with 25 strategies and six focus areas to preserve cultural heritage, prevent displacement, support legacy businesses and renovate public assets; multiple community leaders and cultural district representatives testified in support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously support AMC's request to legalize theater use in Japantown.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors recognize Japantown's role in preserving culture amid San Francisco's challenges.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Health Service System board adopted a 10-county survey to inform 2024 single-coverage contributions and approved applying stabilization reserve balances to buy down 2024 rates for Blue Shield (one‑third of deficit), Health Net (one‑third of surplus) and Delta Dental (one‑half of surplus); the board also voted to enter closed session and subsequently declined to disclose details of that session.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission approved a six‑story HOME‑SF Tier 2 project at 4550–4570 Mission Street that will deliver 69 units, 17 of them affordable on site, and includes retail space and parking; the vote was unanimous.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended forwarding a positive recommendation for a Type 90 on‑sale general music venue license for Waterside LLC (Brick & Mortar Music Hall) at 1710–1712 Mission, after the SFPD Alcohol Liaison Unit outlined conditions; supervisors discussed fee waivers and parklet benefits for nightlife businesses.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve Japantown's cultural history and economic sustainability strategy report
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS staff told the board that an interface failure between the school district payroll system and the retirement system misreported hours; about 75 members will need retroactive onboarding for eligibility and roughly 35 additional members may be affected under ACA rules, work that staff says will take months to resolve.
San Francisco County, California
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted to recommend a Type 20 off‑sale beer and wine license for Mainstay Markets (65520 Second Street) to the full Board of Supervisors after the Alcohol Liaison Unit presented the application with conditions; no public commenters opposed the transfer.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a conditional‑use authorization to legalize AMC Kabuki at 1881 Post Street and voted to strike a condition that would have forced the owner to reduce an oversized sign that was initially permitted in error.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Health Service System board said it will offer hybrid meetings via WebEx, display remote-comment instructions and allow at least 30 minutes of time-limited remote public comment per agenda item, with three minutes per speaker unless the president sets different limits.