What happened on Thursday, 14 September 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Team addresses challenges and emphasizes diverse income housing in Stone Town development.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials emphasize the need for quality retail in walkable neighborhoods amid high vacancies.
Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah woman’s assault goes unprosecuted due to lack of applicable laws, raises public safety concerns.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland Board of Education supports multiple licenses for educators to retain career options.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously approved LoveFrom’s conditional use authorization to convert a public rear parking lot at 100 Columbus Ave into a single-story pavilion and landscaped courtyard to support the studio’s local offices and neighborhood activation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission recognizes contributions of Kate Connor and Carly Grob in housing legislation.
Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Task force unanimously approves criminal code recodification and discusses proposed legislation on teacher-student relationships.
Wasatch County Planning Commission, Wasatch County Commission, Wasatch County Commission and Boards, Wasatch County, Utah
Utah Legislature adopts SB 174, streamlining housing approvals while limiting public input and local control.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
The Professional Standards Board reviewed second‑round public comments on a package of repealed-and-replaced licensure regulations (COMAR 13A.12), with MSDE staff urging adoption while outlining planned technical corrections and a phase‑2 rulemaking for administrators and specialists. Key topics included in‑district training programs, renewal via 90 professional development points, and federal limits on special‑education conditional licenses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Brookfield and city staff presented a large, multi‑phase Stonestown plan and CEQA envelope (2,900 units with options up to ~3,500). Public speakers praised outreach and housing but dozens urged stronger, enforceable affordable‑housing commitments; staff and OEWD said negotiations are ongoing and the DA will aim to exceed baseline inclusionary requirements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Redevelopment of Sunnydale moving forward with new housing units and community center plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously approved amendments to the Sunnydale HOPE SF design standards, including rezoning Block 7 from 40 to 50 feet and 17 minor document cleanups to enable smoother staff-level review and project phasing.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
MSEA raises concerns over due process in educator alert system recommendations
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents advocate for increased housing capacity at the Park Merced development.
Richland County, Wisconsin
Board seeks guidance on stump cleanup actions and timelines for department procedures
Richland County, Wisconsin
At the Nov. 5 Richland County facilities committee meeting members approved solicitations for campus tree removal, approved minutes and moved responsibility for campus facilities oversight to Public Works; voice votes were recorded but no roll-call tallies were provided in the transcript.
Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Debate arises over criminalizing consensual relationships between school employees and students aged 18-21.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
UCSF and UnitedHealthcare negotiations show progress with fewer member service calls reported.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
The Maryland Board focuses on urgent updates to teacher licensure regulations addressing public concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members discuss housing needs and project modifications at Stonestown presentation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco launches 24 flu clinics for employees, retirees, and partners through November 7
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Board details employment pathways and requirements for conditional teaching licenses in Maryland.
Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Lawmakers debate proportional penalties for lewdness based on intent and victim's clothing during incidents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Stonestown's redevelopment will add 3,500 housing units and enhance community spaces.
Richland County, Wisconsin
Richland County facilities committee voted to solicit proposals to remove dead and hazardous trees, scheduled an on-site vendor walkthrough for mechanical and energy assessments, and moved to transfer facility oversight from the education committee to Public Works while planning winterization contingencies amid an ongoing UW System lease arrangement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Kaiser Permanente holds seventh negotiation session with unions as labor activity increases.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission approves conditional use authorization for LoveFrom's new office space in Jackson Square.
San Francisco County, California
Committee recommends approval for off-sale and theater liquor licenses in San Francisco.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Board considers creating review panel to uphold teacher certification standards in Maryland.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS presents 2024 open enrollment details and new health initiatives for members.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission focuses on housing units and community input for Stones Town development project.
San Francisco County, California
SFPD’s ABC liaison recommended approval of a Type 64 special on-sale general theater liquor license for ODC’s theater at 3153 17th Street with a condition to monitor and prevent loitering; the meeting was recessed due to SFGov connectivity and the committee intends to continue the item on Sept. 18.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland requires reading instruction tests for secondary teachers starting July 1, 2025.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents call for increased affordable housing in Brookfield's proposed development project in Stonestown.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS enhances open enrollment process by personalizing communications and reducing paper usage.
San Francisco County, California
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted to forward a resolution recommending approval of a person-to-person transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general liquor license to CoolWater SF LLC (Slake) at 3239 Balboa Street, after the SFPD ABC liaison reported no objections and recommended approval.
Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Concerns rise over felony charges for consensual actions misinterpreted as sexual misconduct.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland Board removes GPA requirement for teacher licensure after reviewing public comments
Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Task force debates legal definitions of forcible clothing removal and its implications for lewdness.
Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Debate arises over criminalizing unwanted touching, balancing safety and government overreach in Utah.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners support Helena Stevenson's 100 Columbus project for community revitalization.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CFO Iftikhar Hussain reported a June 30, 2023 trust balance of about $105 million, medical claims roughly $11.5 million above expectations, pharmacy rebates of about $18.9 million and higher interest income year over year.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland board enforces 3 semester hours of special education training for all new educators
Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Legislators propose new laws to criminalize public indecent exposure involving others' clothing removal.
Wasatch County Planning Commission, Wasatch County Commission, Wasatch County Commission and Boards, Wasatch County, Utah
County Council members debate lighting ordinance, emphasizing need for further discussion and potential amendments.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Statewide work group meets to recommend amendments for teacher induction regulations in Maryland.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS staff said open enrollment for plan year 2024 will be a four-week period in October, that communications will use 1 of 87 personalized letters to roughly 77,000 families, and scheduled flu clinics run Sept. 27'Nov. 7 across 23 locations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS announced a formal RFP process in November that will seek competitive proposals for Medicare HMO and PPO offerings starting in plan year 2025; staff cited network stability, preservation of a passive PPO option and interest from major carriers including UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser and Cigna.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Health Service System Board on Sept. 14 unanimously approved revisions to its member rules and the Section 125 cafeteria plan for 2024, voted to cancel the regular October meeting because of open enrollment, and ratified minutes from Aug. 10, 2023.