What happened on Wednesday, 21 June 2023
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss maintaining key planning position while approving significant budget reductions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Yong Yu Lei advocates to maintain budget for SRO Families United Collaborative to support families.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend landmark designation for the Colombo Market Arch in Sydney Walton Square, accepting staff and historian evidence of its cultural significance while removing "freestanding" from the formal character-defining features and asking for an interpretive panel and review of any remaining original paint.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve project list for 172 blocks funded by California road maintenance program.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SRO families seek continued budget support from DBI to address urgent housing issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chunping Huang urges commissioners to restore budget for SRO families and improve tenant support.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget and Appropriation Committee on June 21 reviewed departments’ responses to the Budget & Legislative Analyst, accepted many recommended reductions, adopted amendments to an administrative reporting ordinance, and forwarded several items (including a CDC grant acceptance and an SB1 paving project list) to the full Board with positive recommendations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Gomez highlights community struggles and calls for accountability from landlords and funding support.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Officials address challenges of property value adjustments and market appeals post-COVID.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss and vote on a proposed 25% fee increase amid budget constraints.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board passes ordinances for awning fee waivers and building inspections to aid businesses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Inspectors question rapid construction changes due to dual entry doors and kitchens.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Homeowners benefit from reduced property taxes as assessments shift to commercial properties.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Yao requests budget restoration for essential engineering roles at the department.
Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee, City Council Committees, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
Animal services leader emphasizes urgent need for innovative solutions to keep pets with families.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Tenderloin Housing Clinic leaders push for budget restoration essential for community support services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City Council adjusts unit merger proposal in response to recent law changes.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI highlights major projects and seeks ways to improve permit review timelines.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Single family home values remain stable while commercial properties see a 12% increase.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Participants call for unity to address budget concerns and enhance community programs
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Lambert highlights potential fraud in property renovation before market listing.
Alpine School District, School Boards, Utah
District achieves 65% reading proficiency and 60% growth in grades one through three
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI told the Building Inspection Commission it is developing a public "vacancy app" to track vacant storefronts and improve data accuracy; staff stressed DBI enforces registration rules but the tax itself and collection are handled by the Treasurer/Tax Collector.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
The Utah County Commission on June 21 adopted a resolution establishing the county's 2023 tax levies after a presentation by the county assessor on property-value shifts. The commission amended the draft to update the year and correct an attestation line, then approved the resolution 3-0. No public comment was recorded.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members plead with DBI to maintain vital support for immigrant families' needs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission voted unanimously on June 21 to recommend appointment of Deepak Patankar, a practicing architect with 30 years in the region, to a Code Advisory Committee seat designated for historic preservation expertise.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses potential harms of illegal property mergers and clarifies tax implications.
Alpine School District, School Boards, Utah
Research reveals 50% of Utah LGBTQ youth face suicidal thoughts as support diminishes.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Approval granted for 300-plot cemetery as beaver issues threaten site management
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After a lengthy debate at its June 21 meeting, the Building Inspection Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors approve a 15% across-the-board increase to DBI fees and urged the board to consider increases up to 20% to address a structural budget gap; a competing motion for 25% failed.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Tute emphasizes the importance of housing code and cultural competency in services.
Alpine School District, School Boards, Utah
District aligns school efforts with strategic plan to boost literacy and math proficiency.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zoning administrator discusses appeal procedures linked to building permits during regulatory review.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Former middle school math teacher serves as a coach and specialist in Granite School District.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Oppler supports denial of appeal, finding no evidence for valid dwelling conversion.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At the June 21 Building Inspection Commission meeting, tenants, community organizers and tenant-rights groups urged commissioners to restore $5.2 million for SRO Families United and related collaboratives, saying cuts would remove language access, habitability advocacy and rapid repair services that protect low-income renters.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Activists urge commissioners to maintain funding for collaborative services aiding vulnerable tenants.
Nueces County, Texas
Human Resources selected HireRight for background-check services and the commissioners approved a $5,000 Workday integration cost plus an estimated first-year cost (~$17,724) for about 300 candidate checks (excluding sheriff's checks); staff said the change standardizes and centralizes background checks after inconsistent department practices.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission endorses landmark status for the Colombo Market Arch significant to San Francisco's history.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Sheriff Justin expresses gratitude while receiving gifts during his farewell ceremony.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zoning Administrator asserts finality of 2015 approval for merging two dwelling units into one.
Nueces County, Texas
Nueces County chose ICE Consulting Engineers to perform a three-phase assessment and planning effort tied to colonia self-help funding; the court discussed a 4-year $500,000 allocation with possibility to request additional funding if spent quickly and asked staff to return with management details and outreach plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community organizers urge San Francisco commissioners to preserve crucial funding for tenant support services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses landmark status and preservation of a historic structure in San Francisco.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Sheriff celebrates full staffing and highlights drug court's 100% success rate in rehabilitation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Outreach workers assist vulnerable residents with housing issues and health hazards in Tenderloin.
Nueces County, Texas
After executive session the court approved a $5,531.98 settlement for an employee claim contingent on a signed release, authorized participation and signing of statewide opioid settlement forms, and approved a Volkswagen litigation settlement; staff were authorized to execute settlement documents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners endorse landmark status for Colombo Market Arch to preserve San Francisco's cultural history.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on June 21 denied an appeal by the owners of 1281–1283 Greenwich Street, finding the 2015 zoning‑administrator action memo documented a waiver from mandatory discretionary review rather than an independent entitlement that legalized a merger of two dwelling units; the board voted 5–0 to uphold the notice of violation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner acknowledges slow economic recovery and retailer departures in San Francisco's downtown.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission members embrace new appointee Bob Vergara while honoring outgoing Commissioner Soh.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Susan Marsh urges full funding for DBI programs addressing homelessness and habitability issues.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Resident highlights lack of burial choices in Summit County after personal experience with loss.
Nueces County, Texas
Patillo, Brown & Hill issued an unmodified opinion on Nueces County's FY2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; auditors and the county auditor warned the general fund reserve is close to the 25% policy threshold and urged commissioners to review estimated-actuals before 202324 budget workshops.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss fee increases and comprehensive fee study outcomes for DBI funding.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The County Council approved increasing a prevention specialist position from 0.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE in the health department, with the department saying the ~$18,000 shortfall will be covered by new state opioid funding and county matching obligations for future raises.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss 15% fee hike to offset DBI costs amid budget season.
Nueces County, Texas
The county's medical examiner asked commissioners to continue autopsy services for Brooks County while it pays roughly $25,000 in outstanding invoices; commissioners declined to waive fees without a payment plan and asked staff for a cost-vs-revenue analysis before deciding on future exceptions.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County committee recommends $1.5 million in grants after reviewing 24 applications.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Advocates request funding retention for vital tenant support programs in San Francisco.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The Summit County Council approved the RAP (RAP tax cultural) committee's 2023 funding recommendations after the committee reported 22 eligible applications and roughly $1.5 million available for grants against about $2.08 million requested; the vote passed unanimously.
San Francisco County, California
Officials discuss impending budget cuts and emphasize need for skilled staff in financial roles.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Following the sheriff’s resignation, the council approved a draft letter to the county Democratic Party chair initiating the process for nominating an interim sheriff; the party has 30 days to submit a nominee and the council then has five days to appoint.
San Francisco County, California
Mayor's housing office proposes budget cuts while maintaining significant funding for small sites.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The Summit County Council interviewed seven candidates for five seats on a newly activated Cemetery District advisory board, hearing candidates’ experience locating sites, stakeholder outreach, and fundraising; council will deliberate and notify applicants of appointments shortly.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Following House Bill 351, Summit County adopted Ordinance 961 designating the county council as the appeal authority for disputes over County Recorder interpretation of statewide recorder standards; council requested two clarifying edits before finalizing the ordinance.
San Francisco County, California
Committee recommends $500K cuts and $10M reserve for APEC conference amid staffing concerns.