What happened on Thursday, 13 July 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chavez emphasizes importance of labor standards for Carpenters Local 22 members in San Francisco
San Francisco County, California
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the full Board approve a Type 20 off‑sale beer and wine license for Bluestream Gallery and Gifts at 555 Grant Ave.; SFPD reported no protests and recommended approval despite the site’s designation as high‑crime and high‑saturation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supervisors seek to lower inclusionary housing rates and impact fees for specific projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Summary of formal votes taken by the Planning Commission on July 13, 2023, including legislative recommendations and project approvals.
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee voted by voice to batch ISPs numbered 002 through 088 and send them to study; the motion was approved without roll-call tallies and no objections were recorded.
San Francisco County, California
Molly from Sierra Club calls for external audit to address SFPUC rate increases' impact.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners express strong support for housing project enhancing pedestrian safety and community growth.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City aims to reduce fees and simplify the inclusionary housing program to stimulate development.
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas Insurance Department general counsel told the Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee the March 31, 2023 tornado generated thousands of residential and auto claims, described proposed rule updates including Rule 43 matching provisions, and summarized litigation involving hospitals and pharmaceutical appeals.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission voted to recommend an ordinance that caps annual fee indexing at 2%, locks fees at approval, reinstates a fee-deferral program (excluding housing-related impact fees), and provides temporary fee waivers for certain PDR and hospitality projects; the commission also supported small-business-focused elimination of change-of-use fees in many districts.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors seek more information before finalizing water and wastewater rate review audit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The ordinance aims to boost development through impact fee exemptions and amendments.
San Francisco County, California
The board of supervisors emphasizes public participation through hybrid meetings and comment options.
San Francisco County, California
City and county authorize mixed-use development at 98 Franklin and 600 McAllister streets.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners endorse amendments to tackle housing crisis through office building conversions
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission on July 13 recommended approval of an ordinance to lower inclusionary housing rates and some impact fees for projects in specified pipelines, adopting staff modifications and delegating certain administrative adjustments to Planning Department staff. The controller's feasibility analysis found many prototypes financially infeasible under current rules.
San Francisco County, California
Legislation aims to enhance safety by prohibiting firearms in childcare, hospitals, and parks.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission raises large event cap from 79 to 91 while maintaining concert limit.
San Francisco County, California
Public advocates push for SFPUC audit to address sewer flooding and escalating costs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board recommends zoning changes and housing opportunities, advancing multiple proposals for approval.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Proposed amendment aims to ease financial burdens on small businesses during property use changes.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Safaie asked to continue a motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to prioritize an audit of SFPUC rate‑setting, contract oversight and water/wastewater enterprises; after public commenters urged a full external review and raised debt, contracting and 'design drought' cost concerns, the committee continued the item one week (3‑0).
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously supports alcohol license transfers for Bluestream Gallery and Ailes Unlimited.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
District rolls out data dashboard and early teacher prep program while enhancing academic support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents challenge permit for 2-family conversion, citing significant light and quality of life impacts.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
Kelly Richmond and Gary Holland honored for earning Certified Administrator designation in school finance.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners vote to lower impact fees, aiming to increase housing development and job creation.
San Francisco County, California
The committee continued to the call of the chair an ordinance that would expand places where firearm possession is prohibited, with Chair Supervisor Catherine Stephanie framing the measure as a local response to the U.S. Supreme Court's Bruen decision and noting coordination with state bill SB 2 and the city attorney’s office.
San Francisco County, California
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee voted 3‑0 to forward a development agreement for 98 Franklin Street to the full Board of Supervisors, a package that would enable a mixed‑use tower with a new high school, dedicate 600 McAllister to the city for 100% affordable housing and direct $1,000,000 to a Parcel K project in Hayes Valley.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission greenlights demolition for new affordable housing project in Outer Mission district.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Claudia Flores recognized for leadership and contributions to San Francisco's Planning Department
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
Board members celebrate successful summer academy and new teacher orientation initiatives.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
Board members support the online instructional time model and discuss comprehensive safety plans.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously recommended forwarding a resolution to the full Board to approve a Type 42 on‑sale beer and wine license for Ailes Unlimited LLC at 2398 Webster; SFPD reported no opposition and the applicant described COVID losses and a reopening plan that includes tastings.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Stoya and Mose seek approval for family-sized units to address urgent housing needs.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
District reports consistent improvement in ACT scores and student proficiency across schools.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
At its July 12 meeting the Tempe Union governing board approved the 2023–24 expenditure budget, adopted an updated online instructional time model and approved a superintendent contract addendum for FY22‑23 while tabling the FY23‑24 performance‑pay addendum; the board also adopted new vision, mission and values and moved to an executive session on school safety.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
District leaders told the governing board a decade of curriculum alignment, common assessments and coaching coincided with gains on ACT and state tests; a new teacher-facing data dashboard and monthly monitoring calendar will guide goals starting at a July 13 retreat.