What happened on Wednesday, 26 July 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jane Natoli advocates for project approval against community appeal at San Francisco planning meeting.
Wilson County, Tennessee
Commission discusses appointment issues and pending complaints, emphasizing need for careful handling and HR consultation.
California Public Utilities Commission, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
Data reveals non-wind days contribute significantly to California's most destructive and deadliest fires.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Election leader emphasizes need for professional director amidst recent learning experience.
Wilson County, Tennessee
Committee members received a 31-page complaint alleging possible retaliation and bullying; they agreed not to act until HR reviews the document and scheduled a follow‑up meeting for Aug. 2 at 5:00 p.m.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals denied an appeal that sought to change the legal unit count for 1964 Post Street from 11 to 12, finding the Zoning Administrator did not err or abuse discretion after examining decades of permitting and certificate-of-final-completion records.
California Public Utilities Commission, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
Power law models better predict large wildfire losses, highlighting risks beyond ignition points.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Gardner challenges Erin's attempt to hire a Chief Deputy in the County Clerk's Office.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals denied appeals from neighbors of 2455 Harrison Street, finding the demolition and site permits were properly issued under current code; commissioners and public commenters urged broader policy review on rooftop solar protections and lot-line window rules.
Loomis, Placer County, California
Vice Chair Linda Kelly facilitates meeting discussing public comments on local land development.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents urge planning commission to uphold zoning and deny high-rise development appeal.
Wilson County, Tennessee
The committee approved four historical journal corrections after the clerk and master identified an overpayment and conversion errors dating to 1973–2011; the corrections will be forwarded to the county commission for final approval.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners uphold permits for 1964 Post Street despite concerns over solar energy utility.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
County officials discuss potential budget changes and new appointments ahead of elections.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals granted an appeal and revoked a May 2023 building permit for 80740 Fourth Avenue after planners concluded the ground-floor space meets the code definition of an unauthorized dwelling unit and that the permit application contained incomplete or misleading information.
Loomis, Placer County, California
Placer County discussions focus on housing legislation amidst increasing wildfire danger and urban risks.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Board of Appeals modifies public comment duration due to high speaker volume.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County officials debate restructuring election staffing amidst budgetary constraints.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mayor signs budget improving public safety funding as city prepares for APEC event.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County launches online tools for property assessments and public inquiries.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents protest proposed building's blocking of light, solar panels, and residential unit rights.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
County Clerk discusses filling leadership vacancies and enhancing election integrity measures.
Loomis, Placer County, California
Loomis announces plans for a $110K demonstration garden and a fruit shed mural.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission recognizes indigenous heritage during meeting led by President Nakajo
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council validates power pole placement decision while neighbors voice objections during meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Teague argues against new bulk limits restricting towers on single buildings during hearing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFFD highlights June service requests, new emergency equipment, and youth engagement initiatives.
Loomis, Placer County, California
Cities struggle to adapt to over a hundred new housing laws aimed at increasing stock
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Council members debate adjusting public comment duration to ensure balanced feedback.
Loomis, Placer County, California
Master Gardeners present design and educational goals for library garden project in Placer County.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public comments reveal division over skyscraper appeal impacting San Francisco's housing strategy.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council debates whether utility pole qualifies as a structure exempt from setbacks.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire Department introduces new assistant deputy chiefs while remembering fallen member Megan Franzen.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners approve resolution promoting breastfeeding support and resources in Utah County.
Loomis, Placer County, California
A planning consultant reviewed SB 9, SB 6, SB 35, SB 330 and other state housing laws and explained how ministerial approvals, lot splits and CEQA exemptions can change local review; public commenters raised concerns about Loomis' 'urbanized' designation and wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners address legislation on scooter battery safety and challenges on Hays Street access.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Election director challenges staff on access restrictions to election data and processes.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Weber Basin Water District seeks tax hike to support aging infrastructure and future projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zoning Administrator Teague asserts that clarity in bulk regulations is essential for housing projects.
Loomis, Placer County, California
The UC Master Gardeners of Placer County presented plans for an 11,000-square-foot demonstration garden at the Loomis library under a five-year MOU; the project will remove turf, upgrade irrigation with a PCWA rebate and aims for a Sep. 19 groundbreaking with estimated construction costs around $100,000–$110,000.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved the July 12 minutes and voted unanimously to move a personnel item (Item 6B) to closed session; after the closed session the commission reported no action and no disclosure was made.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commission discusses need for chief deputy in elections department to enhance oversight and efficiency.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Albert and Patricia Erudia challenge Fomin Properties demolition permit at 2455 Harrison Street
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council reviews amended strategies for Snarville Basin and Eastern Summit County housing plans
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Native San Franciscan discusses unique perspectives on San Francisco culture.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners pressed the department on in-house trades staffing, Public Works' markup on contracted work, bond-funded envelope projects and progress on Treasure Island emergency firefighting water infrastructure and a new high-capacity hose tender.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Community members advocate for Clerk Davidson's autonomy and staffing requests during county meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department recommends approving mixed-use development despite neighborhood concerns over scale
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Weber Basin Water District serves 700,000 residents and manages extensive water resources and programs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board approves appeal against demolition permit citing incomplete application details.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners debated a proposal to remove a career-service elections director and add an appointed chief deputy in the county clerk's office; HR outlined options, the clerk described operational access and continuity concerns, public comment largely supported the clerk, and a motion to adopt the proposal failed for lack of a second.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Patterson highlights flaws in new policy interpretation and CEQA violations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission heard introductions of three new assistant deputy chiefs and discussed recruitment efforts including veteran rehiring under a '960' retired-annuitant program and recent retirement and hiring numbers.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council adopted Ordinance 962 to amend the Snyderville Basin and Eastern Summit County moderate-income housing elements to conform to state-required language and timelines; the council removed one east-side strategy and added the state's compliance letter date to the record.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department supports project for complying with urban design guidelines and maximum height.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Fire Chief Janine Nicholson told the Fire Commission the department avoided cuts in the newly signed city budget and will press the California Public Utilities Commission and city leaders on autonomous-vehicle and lithium-ion battery safety after recent incidents.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution designating August as Utah County breastfeeding month, citing CDC data and noting the county's 90.5% ever-breastfed rate; the measure passed 3-0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After an extended, well‑attended hearing, the San Francisco Board of Appeals denied an appeal and upheld a Zoning Administrator interpretation that above-base maximum plan dimensions apply to a single building’s total massing (all vertical elements collectively), establishing a baseline measurement method for bulk review.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Acting as the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District board, the council ratified a previously approved budget amendment (Resolution MRW 2023-310) to finalize district budget changes.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County's assessor briefed the council on the 2023 tax roll, reporting large market-value increases and introducing a new public-facing GIS valuation map aimed at making parcel market and taxable data easier to access.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
After extended testimony from neighboring landowners, Reese's representatives and Rocky Mountain Power, Summit County Council found that the wooden utility poles installed to serve a gravel pit are excluded from the county's definition of "structure," upheld the planning commission's retroactive conditional use permit and sustained the condition requiring the line be placed in the center of the recorded easement or be buried.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District told Summit County Council it plans to move its certified tax rate toward a statutory maximum to help pay for aging infrastructure and $500 million in capital projects, saying the districtwide increase would raise roughly $22 million and add about $203 to a typical homeowner's annual bill in some areas.