What happened on Wednesday, 12 July 2023
San Francisco County, California
Connie Chan chairs Budget and Finance Committee with members Safa and Joan Gardio present
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Resident shares struggles against construction issues and seeks systemic change for community support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief Julie Mao will oversee the training division with new public information officers starting soon.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Public can still access meeting via city's YouTube channel despite technical difficulties.
San Francisco County, California
Council authorizes agreement to save over $700,000 annually on software contracts
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Council evaluates CIP proposal and historic courthouse project funding decisions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Department showcases helicopter rescue training and acknowledges fire reserve volunteers' contributions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council scrutinizes historical preservation compliance in master sign program discussions and decisions.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Board discusses unresolved issues in school application regarding traffic and community input.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Off-duty staff and responders successfully revive one overdose patient while second remains critical.
San Francisco County, California
Commission endorses resolution for urgent repairs on Cherry Lake and Hetch Hetchy Roads.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Committee unanimously advances several infrastructure projects and adjusts CIP schedule.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Architects express concerns over proposed signage damaging Rincon Center's historical integrity.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Chasson discusses project phases and public access at Hallandale site plan hearing.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
The commission approved an amended Capital Improvement Plan July 12 with shifts in ARPA and CIP allocations, prioritized a jail medical/mental/dental facilities project, struck several historic courthouse line items pending a comprehensive plan, and directed rebids for a wildland fire facility; most motions were adopted by unanimous recorded voice votes (3‑0).
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors approves periodicals for marginalized communities and official advertising contracts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief Mao welcomes 58 new recruits as 132nd training class launches for the fire department.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Hudson Pacific Properties seeks to replace outdated signage at San Francisco's Rincon Annex.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Residents voice opposition to development citing height and neighborhood compatibility issues.
San Francisco County, California
Committee advances amended resolution for storm damage repairs to full board with recommendation
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco's EMS 6 community paramedics handled 1,170 crisis response calls last month.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Experts question safety of new sign installations on vulnerable 83-year-old concrete structures.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
UDOT told Utah County commissioners it has opened a NEPA environmental assessment for a proposed Spanish Fork interchange on I‑15, with a scoping process under way and a 30‑day public comment window that ends July 27; a formal decision is expected around October 2024.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Local residents voice strong objections to high-rise developments citing safety and congestion issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire Chief Lathrup addresses complaint backlog and safety collaboration during commission meeting.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Experts flag missing drive analysis and bus inclusion in traffic study for school project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents express safety and aesthetic concerns regarding blade signs on a historic building.
San Francisco County, California
Hetch Hetchy Water Division declares emergency to fund $20 million road repairs after storm damage.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Residents express traffic and safety concerns regarding new school location near Block 58.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded five master license agreements with wireless carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Extenet/Mobility, Crown Castle) to comply with FCC rulings and authorized policy language requesting license revenues be applied to SFPUC streetlight programs and SFMTA transit operations; a public commenter criticized the deals as corporate welfare.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Commission considers site plan for Diplomat Landing's new 350 condominium development.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss cardiac arrest numbers and potential drug-related incidents during monthly report.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Architects argue new signs disrupt the historical integrity of the Streamline Modern design.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Staff highlights three inconsistent criteria but supports the school's application with conditions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously approved prior meeting minutes, voted to convene a closed session for items 6B and 6C, and after returning to open session voted unanimously to withhold disclosure of closed‑session discussions under San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials acknowledge the building's status as an individual landmark during deliberations.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
David Winker represents interveners emphasizing lessons from Miami's density increase on local projects.
San Francisco County, California
SFPUC presented an emergency contract package—an $11.5M emergency construction contract plus an estimated $8.5M in additional repairs and contingencies—totaling roughly $20M to repair storm-damaged roads that provide access to Hetch Hetchy watershed facilities; the committee approved clarifying amendments and forwarded the item.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Lisa Bernstein confirms no accident analysis requested for Harrison Street traffic study.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Chief Sandra Tong told the commission EMS responded to 146 cardiac arrests in June (51 resuscitation attempts; 19 returned spontaneous circulation), and that community paramedics have trained 72 members, started 20 Suboxone treatments in the field and will be able to place 5150 holds.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
City council unanimously approves design and site plan for Diplomat Landing residential project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents express concern over alleged lack of communication about building permit processes.
San Francisco County, California
OCA recommended designating the San Francisco Examiner as the official advertising newspaper and a set of outreach community and neighborhood periodicals; supervisors amended outreach neighborhood coverage (adding Sing Tao and El Reportero in certain neighborhoods) and forwarded the items to the Board with a positive recommendation.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
City board discusses traffic and parking challenges for proposed school adjacent to Walgreens.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Residents argue new developments worsen traffic issues in Hallandale and Hollywood.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Chief Darius Letthrop reported no greater‑alarm fires in June, rising working‑fire counts from a low month, increased water and cliff rescues, completed training for helicopter rescue technicians and progress catching up on inspections while flagging access issues tied to new housing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning discussions arise over signage changes at designated city landmark post office building.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Residents express opposition to proposed charter school citing traffic congestion and safety concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief Janine Nicholson told the Fire Commission the department is expanding public-information staffing and recruiting tools, planning video outreach for recruitment, and has seen little substantive engineering or policy engagement from autonomous‑vehicle firms despite repeated outreach.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
The board approved the design and site plan for a roughly 91,500‑sq. ft. Safeguard Self Storage development at 3090 Sherman Street after staff presentation found the project compliant with zoning and land‑development regulations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss resident feedback and ongoing concerns about local sign permit appeals.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget and Finance Committee forwarded a resolution authorizing a new City agreement with a Microsoft reseller (Zones LLC) for enterprise products not to exceed $55 million over three years, with department presenters highlighting negotiated license savings and license-management measures.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Carrie manages thousands of intake cases and court assignments annually in her role.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Local residents warn of traffic safety hazards surrounding Haas School's proposed location.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
The board approved design and site plan for the Van Buren Flats 40–42 unit project in a higher‑intensity district, subject to a recorded covenant holding the city harmless for mechanical parking lifts and engineering revisions to provide on‑site queuing space.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Living New Deal documents over 17000 New Deal sites to highlight America's hidden history.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded an ordinance approving Health Service System plan rates and employer contribution levels for 2024, which the HSS projected would raise aggregate system costs 10.38% and city-only costs 10.27%; staff agreed to return with follow-up detail on likely employee-dollar impacts.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
UDOT begins environmental study for proposed I-15 Spanish Fork interchange project.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
The board recommended approval of the Diplomat Landing 350‑unit condominium site plan with conditions after extensive public comment from neighboring residents who cited view loss, traffic and beach access concerns; staff said the proposal conforms to the PD master plan and required five technical conditions.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Hollywood Art and Culture Center board votes against proposed school near their facility.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County honors Carrie Chaney for her indispensable role in the criminal justice system.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved forwarding a resolution authorizing two agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services to participate in the Medi‑Cal County Inmate Program and an associated administrative services agreement (not to exceed about $24,444) to allow reimbursement for inpatient Medi‑Cal‑eligible inmate services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Tenant leader criticizes outdated signage practices citing historical preservation concerns.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
After a long quasi‑judicial hearing, the Hollywood Planning & Development Board denied Bet Midrash Inc.’s request to open a K–8 religious school in the Home Tower, citing an incomplete traffic study, unresolved parking/easement access and life‑safety concerns despite staff’s conditional approval recommendation and legal advice about RLUIPA.
San Francisco County, California
The committee amended a resolution to authorize $600,000 from the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund for Filipino Cultural Heritage District activities—mental health services, capacity building and a gateway—after MOHCD said proposals received totaled $600,000; committee forwarded the amended item to the Board.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Officials confirm Spanish Fork fuel site upgrades are essential for decommissioning the Provo site.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Hudson Pacific fights to uphold signage permits for historic building amid regulatory debates.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
School assigns detail officers and crossing guards to enhance downtown student safety.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Council discusses reallocating funds to address jail medical needs and wildland fire projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials emphasize protection of cherished landmarks against potential development misuse.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to forward a motion applying a 4.75% cost-of-living adjustment to the Board's budget and legislative analyst contract with Harvey M. Rose, raising the annual contract amount by about $142,000 and the overall contract cap.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Board approves July 11 budget with a 7-0 vote in absence of two members.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After hours of testimony and public comment about four sign permits at 101 Spear Street (Rincon Center), the San Francisco Board of Appeals continued the appeals to Sept. 6 and ordered written briefs from parties and planning by Aug. 24 to clarify whether the permits complied with landmark‑preservation rules and the 2018 administrative‑review ordinance.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Community members express traffic and safety issues linked to proposed school project plans.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Council finalizes $85.3 million CIP with $4.5 million allocated from ARPA funds.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee voted to forward an ordinance that would codify a long-standing encroachment permit and waive a public right-of-way occupancy fee for the Seal Rock Inn at Point Lobos Avenue, aiming to help the family-run motel and its restaurant recover from pandemic losses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
June data shows San Francisco EMS achieving 38% return of spontaneous circulation in cardiac arrests.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Board secures authorization for spending ahead of the upcoming school year.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Participants honor the nation with the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the meeting
San Francisco County, California
Committee moves forward tax amendments and reallocates funds to combat homelessness in San Francisco.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Spanish Fork successfully helps relocate a business for upcoming interchange construction.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Planning board approves design and site plan for new residential project at 1109 North 60 First Avenue.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire Commission discusses leadership changes, video production for training and recruitment efforts
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted 3–0 to forward an ordinance reallocating about $16.3 million in earned interest from the Our City Our Home (Prop C) fund to allow spending on transitional‑age youth and family housing, temporary adult shelter, and to temporarily suspend funding limits on short‑term rental subsidies.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Wildfire in Coloma and Watoma emphasizes risks of debris burning during drought.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
City Council emphasizes community engagement while evaluating land purchase and alternatives.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
The applicant requests a special exception to establish a K-12 school at Home Tower.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
California's vote on autonomous vehicles postponed until August without progress from Cruise.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget and Appropriations Committee voted 3–0 on July 12 to forward an ordinance that delays new gross‑receipts tax rates and preserves startup credits for businesses opening in specified ZIP codes concentrated downtown; a neighborhood advocate urged removing credits for tech and AI firms.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Spanish Fork begins environmental assessment study for planned Center Street interchange on I-15
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Governor Evers allows $325 per member revenue limit increase for Wisconsin school districts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Fire Department confirms it has the largest community paramedic program in California
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
New board members introduce themselves during roll call as elections proceed.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Speakers advocate maintaining building codes while addressing business struggles in San Francisco.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Superintendent Holzman said a July 17 committee will meet to review potential partners for the Janesville Way Forward strategic planning effort and report back to the board at the next meeting; committee membership and meeting logistics were provided.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials question the planning department's authority over facade changes on landmark properties.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Community members voice safety concerns and support for Ben Gamlo Charter School's expansion.
Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
Board questions traffic study adequacy for school busing amidst local associations' notification issues.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
At the July 11 meeting the Janesville School District board unanimously approved the consent agenda, a resolution authorizing an IHO and the appointment of SAR Garrick as an IHO; all recorded votes were 7–0.
Janesville School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
The Janesville School District board on July 11 approved a preliminary 2023–24 budget (approximately $166–167 million) after a presentation by Mr. McCray outlining state budget changes, a $325 per-member revenue-limit increase, shifts in aid formulas and timing for ESSER funds.