What happened on Wednesday, 19 July 2023
New job training database aims to empower undereducated and formerly incarcerated individuals for high-paying jobs.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee voted 3–0 to forward a resolution authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept a $3 million Prop. 64 grant to fund five time‑limited compliance and enforcement positions, with the Board of State and Community Corrections withholding disbursement until supervisors act.
San Francisco County, California
SFPUC requests a contract extension following public concerns about rising costs and management practices.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for La Scuola International School to build a four‑story addition at 3250–3270 Eighteenth Street, subject to conditions on lighting and mural details; the vote was unanimous.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI told the BIC that plan‑check assignment and review times have improved (assignment down from 7 to 4 weeks; review from 9 to 5 weeks), inspections are being completed within target windows (95% within two business days), and housing issuance days are falling; staff also warned that fee revenue is volatile, that DBI expects a $4.8M general‑fund transfer related to CBO grants, and that a 15% fee increase is assumed in the budget process.
Arkansas boosts teacher salaries to attract and retain educators, aiming for top national pay ranking.
San Francisco County, California
City initiates bidding process for Eliodo, Luz, and Pompeii restaurant locations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission pays respects to Ramaytush Ohlone during meeting amid public comment delays
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended seven long-running local firms for the city's Legacy Business Registry on July 19, 2023, after staff presentations and public testimony from owners and community supporters.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The BIC unanimously recommended the Board of Supervisors approve an ordinance (file 230,764) to replace AICCIE indexing with a 2% annual cap, lock in fees at planning approval, create limited three‑year fee holidays for targeted hospitality and PDR projects, and reinstate an impact‑fee deferral (excluding affordable‑housing fees).
Public Works Meetings, Trousdale County, Tennessee
Technician shortage delays programming and training for county building's security system integration.
San Francisco County, California
City secures $3M for cannabis compliance while extending contracts with Bank of America.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Building Inspection Commission unanimously recommended the Board of Supervisors expand the annual May small‑business awning fee waiver to cover business signs (retroactive to May 2023) and endorsed a CAC amendment asking that waived fees be reimbursed from the city general fund.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City secures funding for eviction prevention services aimed at low-income older adults and disabled.
Public Works Meetings, Trousdale County, Tennessee
The Public Works body approved the previous meeting minutes by voice vote, authorized immediate courthouse cleanup using staff and temporary crews, and adjourned after no public comment; Grama Greer formally moved to adjourn, seconded by Alan Carlin.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County Board reviews conservation easements following presentation from Utah Agricultural Land Trust.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission recognizes Flora Chan for her contributions and discusses Disability Pride Month events.
San Francisco County, California
SFMTA confirms two amendments to Central Subway contracts, extending services and funding.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Parkside Library moves toward landmark status as downtown legislative revisions gain traction.
Public Works Meetings, Trousdale County, Tennessee
Public Works discussed courthouse finishing work, network/security concerns for justice systems, wiring and floor repairs, and approved immediate cleanup using staff and temporary crews; staff noted outstanding contractor tasks and a likely electrician cost estimate of about $1,000–$1,500.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
La Scuola seeks approval for a new school building adjacent to Saint Charles School.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded retroactive amendments to two SFMTA central‑subway design contracts (CSDG and HNTB TSE JV) without recommendation, approving $1M increases each to address safety, security and water‑intrusion repairs but asking for stronger contractor performance evaluation and Board oversight of extension options.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Officials discuss ARPA funds and budget needs for 2024 amidst funding uncertainty.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy director reported ongoing local budget add‑backs totaling $381,000 for senior programs, state grant allocations exceeding $4 million for FY24, implementation support for IHSS electronic visit verification, and DOS receipt of 1,400 iPads for digital‑inclusion efforts.
Public Works Meetings, Trousdale County, Tennessee
Public Works staff reported a slower late-season for the municipal pool, a recent minor inspection shortfall for chlorine levels, hiring of a new assistant, and plans to remove or declare surplus playground equipment for reuse or disposal.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners discuss funding public defenders, comparing salaries with county attorneys during budget challenges.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City implements cultural districts to preserve diversity and combat gentrification in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The DOS Commission approved a four‑year grant to the Community Music Center to support 15 neighborhood choirs and bilingual programming, following staff presentation and multiple public comments praising the program's social and mental‑health benefits.
San Francisco County, California
SFPUC details its role in purchasing and transmitting power for Treasure Island residents.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee forwarded most SFPUC contract items to the Board but sent the Parsons amendment for Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant construction management (item 10) to the full Board without recommendation after supervisors and the BLA highlighted large spend‑rate increases, added scope, and missing historical performance evaluations; supervisors asked SFPUC to return with plans to rebalance in‑house versus consultant work.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended forwarding a 10‑year nonexclusive Port license with GSW Arena LLC that reserves passenger and commercial loading zones and 80 metered stalls on event days near the Chase Center; Port staff estimate more than $1.5 million in revenue over the initial term and cite anticipated improvements to traffic flow and pedestrian safety.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County leaders highlight salary disparities and potential tax increases for budget adjustments
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission supports applications for seven legacy businesses across San Francisco neighborhoods.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services Commission on June 28 approved multiple grant agreements and contract modifications covering community centers, neighborhood programs, food and nutrition work, and care-management initiatives, with most votes recorded by roll call. The package includes a $47.95 million community center grant and several multi‑year program awards.
San Francisco County, California
Council proposes a one-year extension to assess construction management strategies and spending plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves La Scuola's new building design respecting St. Charles heritage.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended forwarding a Port proposal to amend a lease for Chowder Hut and accept mutual termination agreements with Lou's Pier 47 and Pompey's Grotto; the Port negotiated termination fees and recovered fixtures in exchange for waiving much past‑due rent, allowing quicker re‑leasing of waterfront premises.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah Open Lands raised $1.89 million to protect livestock and cropland in Box Elder County.
San Francisco County, California
Port Commission grants GSW Arena a new 10-year license for game day parking.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council addresses ADA compliance deadlines and proposes housing code enforcement committee.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded two Treasurer's Office amendments to Bank of America: a one‑year, ~$1.127M increase for merchant processing services and a 90‑day, ~$83K extension for lockbox/banking services to ensure continuity while the city transitions some services to JPMorgan Chase and completes an RFP.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Farmers seek conservation easements to maintain land and access tax benefits in Utah.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco increases contract amount for construction management of Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss cultural districts' roles and funding amidst ongoing community needs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI reports significant improvements in permit review timelines through digital initiatives and process reforms.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Public Defender Office highlights need for funding to address lawyer skill disparities.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously forwarded a retroactive resolution to accept a HRSA Ryan White/EHE grant increase (about $2.56 million), bringing the DPH total to $7,000,223.61 to expand treatment and services for people living with HIV, with program focus on trans women of color, people experiencing homelessness, those recently incarcerated and people with uncontrolled substance use.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Connie Chan's ordinance on electrical work certifications passes to the BIC for review
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
At a July 19 Utah County Commission meeting, Deborah Van Noy of the Utah Agricultural Land Trust explained how conservation easements can preserve farmland, limit non‑agricultural development, and offer tax and estate benefits; the trust is newly formed and actively fundraising for project-specific deals.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning and MOHCD staff briefed the commission on San Francisco's Cultural Districts program, including Prop E hotel-tax funding, CHESS reports, liaison roles and coordination with planning; commissioners asked about overlap, outreach, and how cultural districts engage with development projects.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners discussed a funding request to bring public‑defender pay into parity with county prosecutors and other counties. Commissioners asked staff to verify unobligated ARPA balances (reported as $4.1M–$4.4M) and to produce a continuity plan; they voted 3–0 to table the item.