What happened on Wednesday, 04 October 2023
San Francisco County, California
Committee continues ordinance discussion until next week's budget meeting after Senator Feinstein's death.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
State legislation undermines city control over housing development and zoning regulations in Santa Monica.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CASE group plans to prioritize funding recommendations for older adults due to budget cuts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Department staff updated the commission on landmark nominations and community events; the commission continued draft minutes and two agenda items (including a planning code amendment) to future hearings and requested artist renderings for one continued item.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jiaqi Lu recognized for exceptional service as a social worker in In-Home Supportive Services.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council sets fixed salary to enhance court operations and address workload demands.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Planning Commission endorses cannabis lounge addition to existing retail business on Columbus Drive.
San Francisco County, California
New legislation aims to require multi-year contracts and annual cost adjustments for nonprofits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Open House launches statewide survey on health and well-being of LGBTQ older Californians.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve Mills Act contracts for properties at 148–152 Fillmore St., 988 Market St., and 2209 Webster St., citing proposed rehabilitation plans and substantial first-year property tax savings for owners.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council discusses budget concerns for new $25M facility for Sheriff and Attorney departments.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Rick Daniels concludes ten years of service, enhancing Needles' infrastructure and economy.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors authorize acceptance and expenditure of funds for resident programs at Laguna Honda.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners examine funding needs to enhance safety for the Asian community on Muni.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
The council initiates construction projects for Duke Watkins Park and local water facilities.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council members approve interlocal agreement for parking needs assessment and policy review
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously approve grant for pioneering center supporting deaf and disabled communities.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Heather Thompson reports significant growth in Utah's horse program and youth engagement.
San Francisco County, California
Legislation aims to secure multi-year contracts and address nonprofit underfunding and inflation costs.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
District approves $2M water line project to improve services for 11 existing users.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners approve funding modification for senior escort services in San Francisco.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Mayor Jernigan plans a parade and breakfast to honor veterans in the city.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve funding for watershed enhancements, donor recognition at Stern Grove and Dahlia Garden.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Terry Bishop, an original initiative signer, told the commission he is collecting signatures to restore Utah's previous state flag, said Governor Gary Herbert signed the petition, and urged county officials to allow a public vote rather than adopt the new flag unilaterally.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Grand County prepares grant application to support Moab Child Care Agency operations and staffing.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
The commission approved an assessor/attorney recommendation on a residential tax matter listed as 'Lisa 2' by voice vote, recorded as passing 3–0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission adopted a revised consumer grievance policy, authorized a high-risk transportation contract, and approved grants to an ADRC operator and a modification to the Self Help for the Elderly senior-escort program, all by unanimous votes.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Commissioners presented a certificate recognizing Rick Daniels' decade of service as city manager and heard staff reports on major projects including a $8M water-treatment plant, a $4M park grant, L Street booster station completion, and planned repaving of River Road funded from surplus property sales.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council authorizes resolution to pursue appeal on 2023 property tax assessment by Mid America.
San Francisco County, California
RAM supports legislation improving nonprofit service continuity and staff wage equity in San Francisco.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
The commission approved a narrowed Soldier Summit Special Service District project to install a water line and hydrants after debate over whether the revised scope fit county RFP priorities; the motion passed 2–1. Commissioners discussed capacity, costs and prior ARPA/low‑interest funding expectations.
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
Needles' Planning Commission recommended City Council adopt a package of zoning-ordinance amendments to replace vague 'compatibility' findings with measurable standards; commissioners and public speakers urged staff to identify government-code citations and insert a sunset clause tied to state housing statutes that expire in 2030.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DAS presented the Community Living Fund six-month report showing 93 referrals (Jan–Jun 2023), 245 participants served, program cost increases of $383,957, and a waitlist of 24 referrals averaging 125 days; staff flagged a database transition that produced 40% unknown ZIP codes and said they are investigating with the vendor.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The council approved multiple routine and substantive items: appointed members to a recreation special service district, authorized a cross-appeal in a centrally assessed property case, adopted senior-services code amendments, approved an interlocal agreement for a regional parking study, and set the Summit County Justice Court judge salary at $150,000.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah State University Extension told the Utah County Commission it reached thousands through youth and agricultural programs, reported economic-impact and volunteer figures, and requested $380,000 for its 2023 county budget citing inflation, COLA and lease increases.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded four airport items: two lease terminations for spa concessions, approval of a foreign‑currency concession (ICE Currency Services USA) with a $1,000,000 minimum annual guarantee, and an amendment to the Boomer baggage‑system maintenance contract (NTE reduced in committee from $38M to $35M before forwarding).
Needles City, San Bernardino County, California
The Needles Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that city council amend a conditional use permit to add a 2,399-square-foot cannabis consumption lounge at 2701 Columbus Drive, approving recommended conditions including 21+ age limits, odor-control systems and a physical door separating retail from the seating area.
Community Facilities Authority Meetings, Durant City, Bryan County , Oklahoma
Track repairs prioritized to enhance safety and host future events, including college competitions.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded three Rec & Park resolutions: a $300,000 in‑kind donor recognition for Stern Grove, a $250,000 in‑kind grant for Dahlia Dell hillside repairs, and a roughly $3.7 million EPA grant for India Basin shoreline and water‑quality improvements (1:1 city match required).
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services approved a grant to Haven of Hope to develop a Disability Community Cultural Center — described by staff as the nation’s first municipally funded center led by and for deaf and disabled communities — with planning beginning immediately and a projected brick-and-mortar opening in spring 2025.
San Francisco County, California
Committee supports resolution for donor recognition at Stern Grove Festival's performing arts space.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council received notice of the North Summit Special Recreation District’s intent to increase its tax rate and scheduled a Truth in Taxation public hearing for Dec. 6; members approved an amended part-time contract for the recreation director with severance language removed and authorized a job description and hiring for an assistant recreation director/project manager.
San Francisco County, California
The committee moved to forward a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend an approximately $79,000 estate gift to Laguna Honda Hospital; presenters explained the timing and retroactivity of the award.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council members respond to residents' questions about fines for water meter installation delays.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously forwarded a resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to apply for eligible CalRecycle grants for five years; staff noted one city recycling center and partnership with San Francisco Bottle Bank (about 20 locations).
San Francisco County, California
Parks Alliance and Dahlia Society enhance Golden Gate Park's Dahlia Dell gardens with funding.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Shkolnikov requests Mills Act assistance for significant rehabilitation of 988 Market historic property.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
County staff and architects presented a redesigned Silver Summit County Services Building and Justice Center remodel focused on sheriff and county attorney needs. Estimates range roughly $20–25 million; council asked for value-engineering options, a facilities master plan update and a 2024 budget path for next steps.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council discusses budget challenges and sustainability goals for new building project.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors authorizes recycling initiative and partners with bottle banks for expansion.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee voted 3–0 to forward Supervisor Hillary Ronan’s ordinance requiring the controller to prepare base budgets that account for inflation and to push city departments toward multi‑year grants so nonprofit contractors have predictable funding and cost escalators.
West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin
Board of Review sets dates for taxpayer hearings addressing objections and procedural dismissals
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission supports rehabilitation plans and tax savings for Fillmore, Market, and Webster properties.
West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin
City assessor Jeff Yoder told the Board of Review the 2023 market-update revaluation sets the city's total assessed value at $4,186,285,400, following an open-book period with roughly 308 contacts; staff outlined notice volumes and timelines.
West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin
At its Sept. 20 meeting the West Bend City Board of Review elected John Corbett chair and Mary Ann Zashotek vice chair, reconfirmed board rules and swore in assessor staff before beginning review of objections tied to the 2023 revaluation.
West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin
Board denied requests for telephone or written testimony from several commercial appellants, explained the criteria for remote testimony, and scheduled residential hearings for late September and an evening procedural hearing Oct. 4 for motions to dismiss.
West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin
The board deferred four waiver requests covering Walgreens, Walmart and Decorah Shopping Center and authorized the assessor to prepare subpoenas and the chair to sign them; city attorney said statute requires issuance when assessor requests pertinent documents.