What happened on Monday, 24 April 2023
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Working group assesses biomass biochar potential for sustainability and reducing forest fires.
San Francisco County, California
The Board mandates facade inspection reports for high-rises built after 1998 by November 1.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public comments wrap up as stakeholders express political concerns regarding the program's future.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors praise youth efforts following Earth Day initiatives during staff presentation Q&A.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County officials sue Dakota Pacific over controversial housing project zoning changes
San Francisco County, California
Board members support a community-driven environmental justice plan emphasizing local leadership.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County officials told a visiting congressional delegation they are litigating a dispute over a Dakota Pacific development after a late legislative change created an HTRZ financing zone for the project and altered local land-use control; officials say the change was inserted minutes before a floor vote and that the county is pursuing legal remedy.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Preston requested a LAFCO study and a resident‑centered engagement process to examine long‑term ownership and resident control options for Midtown Park Apartments; the committee voted to send the amended item as a committee report to the full board.
San Francisco County, California
Public commenters urge San Francisco supervisors to adopt community-led environmental justice framework.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Committee highlights wasteful spending on homeless programs and calls for citizen engagement.
San Francisco County, California
Vanessa Aquino secures nomination for the OCII commission to enhance community development efforts.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Local leaders discuss evolving transit needs and housing issues in Wasatch County
San Francisco County, California
Committee unanimously recommends Vanessa Aquino's appointment to the commission on community investment.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City Council discusses ongoing audit of homelessness services and nonprofit wage equity study.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors push for LAFCO's review of ownership options for Midtown Park Apartments.
San Francisco County, California
The committee continued for two weeks a proposed amendment to the Castro Theatre landmark designation after extensive public comment; advocates urged preserving fixed orchestra seating and interior features, while others warned a strict designation could impede modernization and HVAC upgrades. Supervisors sought additional negotiation and information about contracts relating to Another Planet Entertainment.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Board members discuss rising childcare costs and loss of ARPA funding affecting providers
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously recommended the ordinance—intended to align the Sheriff's policy with Assembly Bill 481 and require Board approval for funding, acquisition and use of specified equipment—sending it to the full Board. Presenters highlighted extensive collaboration with community groups including the American Friends Service Committee.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City focuses on seismic upgrades and flood risk reduction for waterfront infrastructure projects.
San Francisco County, California
City officials introduce framework addressing environmental justice and public health disparities.
San Francisco County, California
The Planning Department presented a community‑informed Environmental Justice Framework and an EJ Communities map to meet SB 1000 requirements; after questions about mapping methodology and implementation the committee voted 3–0 to forward the framework and updated General Plan introduction to the Board with a positive recommendation.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Local leaders urgently discuss traffic congestion and housing growth ahead of potential Olympic events.
San Francisco County, California
Officials address contrasting vulnerability levels in San Francisco neighborhoods during environmental justice discussion.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco plans major investment in earthquake reliability and flood protection for Ferry Building.
San Francisco County, California
Following multiple recent window failures in downtown high‑rise buildings, the committee discussed an ordinance requiring facade inspection reports for post‑1998 buildings of 15+ stories and continued the item one week so DBI can pursue an independent engineering study and confirm staffing and review timelines.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Park City restricts fractional ownership to preserve community character and address housing issues
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee unanimously recommended forwarding Mayor's nominee Vanessa Aquino to the full Board for appointment to the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure (term ending 11/03/2024). Aquino emphasized local hiring, small-business benefits and neighborhood preference in comments to the committee.
San Francisco County, California
Public supports preserving Castro Theatre's legacy against amendment proposals.
San Francisco County, California
Community coalition requests two-week delay for deeper consideration of Castro Theater landmark amendment.
San Francisco County, California
Committee members voiced concern about delegating authority for certain ground‑lease amendments to MOHCD without more transparency; MOHCD said changes would be narrowly scoped to align residual‑receipt rules and cited 14 properties seeking amendments. The committee continued the item to May 1 for staff to provide a breakdown of affected projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss potential funding for flood protection projects and collaboration with Army Corps.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County staff requested congressional help to secure federal funding and attention for the Weaver/Weber Watershed resilience project (including biomass/biochar prospects) and for transportation work at Kimball Junction, describing an 'A' draft rating for biomass that could produce about 50,000 dry tons yearly.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Port staff told the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee they have identified 23 potential projects under the 2018 Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety Bond, are advancing six in predesign, and are pursuing federal and state grants while awaiting an Army Corps study that could unlock major federal funding.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Citizens' General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee approved minutes from Feb. 27, 2023, received liaison reports on earlier bond programs, heard updates from the Comptroller’s CSA and City Performance teams on audits and work plans (including a homelessness assessment and nonprofit wage survey), and reviewed seat vacancies and the FY24 calendar.
San Francisco County, California
At its April 24 meeting the Land Use & Transportation Committee continued substantive HOME SF amendments for further review, voted to recommend a tourist-hotel rezoning to the full Board, and sent three additional items — the Environmental Justice framework, a Midtown Park LAFCO study, and a set of other committee reports — to the full board.