What happened on Monday, 30 October 2023
San Francisco County, California
Board mandates minimum police staffing levels funding for five years in new charter amendment.
San Francisco County, California
Officials stress need for increased funding to address police staffing shortages and recruitment.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community turnout at Fix It Clinics exceeds expectations, promoting sustainability through repairs.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss legislation addressing small business challenges and call for better coordination.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors adopted amendments and continued wide-ranging planning‑code amendments designed to allow more ground-floor commercial uses, expand flexible retail citywide and incorporate a new Type 90 music-venue liquor license. Committee members welcomed the measures but stressed persistent interagency coordination problems for small businesses.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco aims to address police understaffing amid rising fentanyl-driven public safety issues.
San Francisco County, California
Residents voice concerns over San Francisco's budget cuts to food programs and police funding.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City facilitates APEC 2023, enhancing climate tech visibility and addressing small business security concerns.
San Francisco County, California
The committee praised and amended a Public Works code overhaul to create a three-tier permit for neighborhood amenities (little libraries, benches, murals, larger infrastructure), acknowledged concerns about ADA access and planter misuse, and continued the ordinance to Nov. 27 to refine regulations and fee language.
San Francisco County, California
Council approves sunsetting conditional use requirements for housing size in specific districts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Program recognizes over 400 businesses, expands accessibility through tiered recognition and community partnerships.
San Francisco County, California
City Leader emphasizes the need for dedication to local residents.
San Francisco County, California
Julia Rome supports Dorsey's amendment for police staffing while Alan Cohen opposes it.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors amended and then continued an ordinance to create a Wawona Street and 40 Fifth Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District for the Irish Cultural Center redevelopment after public commenters and Coastal Commission staff raised procedural concerns about a Coastal Zone Permit and Local Coastal Program certification. The committee moved the item to Nov. 27 to allow review of a Coastal Commission letter and city attorney guidance.
San Francisco County, California
Committee continues housing amendments until November 27 for city attorney review and public feedback
San Francisco County, California
Seniors and healthcare workers urge support for police staffing amid public safety concerns.
San Francisco County, California
Community leaders criticize funding impacts of proposed police charter amendment in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Department updates progress on new user-friendly website set to launch by year's end.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mika Barth Rodgers participates in public comment, acknowledging Peter's conservation efforts.
San Francisco County, California
Leaders address police staffing issues stressing impact of budget constraints and public safety.
San Francisco County, California
Elected leaders assert they never defunded the police department despite widespread political rhetoric.
St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
The council authorized a $24,000 reimbursement grant to River Bluff Brewing for an exterior storage silo and signage at 1224 Frederick Avenue as part of the River Bluff Gateway revitalization; Tamela Wagner said the silo is functional and passed Department of Economic Development review.
San Francisco County, California
Residents and advocates urge rejection of legislation threatening rent control and affordable housing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Kara Gurney receives prestigious environmental award for transformative contributions to the city.
San Francisco County, California
Community members urge San Francisco supervisors to prioritize youth support over police funding.
San Francisco County, California
Legislation aims to simplify permit process for community-led neighborhood improvement projects.
San Francisco County, California
Dorsey criticizes charter amendment linking police staffing to additional tax revenue for San Francisco.
St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
Council approved a resolution expressing support for the West 8 design path for Krug Park after adding a new section requiring council approval of the design bid RFP by resolution before issuing a design-build bid package; local advocates urged the city to honor parks-tax promises.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Elena Beckerman presents Bike Mobile's grant to support bike repair and recycling events.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers call for prioritizing affordable housing and protecting tenants from displacement.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss charter amendment for police staffing amidst significant budget deficits.
St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
The council voted to accept an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant totaling $36,755 to buy and install license-plate readers for the Saint Joseph Police Department and Buchanan County Sheriff's Office after a public commenter warned the technology enables warrantless surveillance; the police chief said images are limited to rear vehicle photos and retained 30 days.
San Francisco County, California
Community members propose civilian assistance to alleviate police staffing shortages in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
APEC convenes in San Francisco with 2000 delegates and enhanced public service resources.
San Francisco County, California
The committee amended an administrative‑code item requiring the Police Chief to adopt a citywide foot‑ and bike‑patrol strategy and directed the Police Commission to hold annual community‑policing hearings; the committee voted unanimously to recommend the amended item to the full Board.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
Trustees approved a movie night for Feb. 8, 2024, 6:30'98:30 PM with a YA/rom-com theme to attract teen audiences; members discussed runtime, ratings (PG/PG-13) and promotion strategies.
San Francisco County, California
The ordinance streamlines small business regulations to enhance ground-floor retail opportunities citywide.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission honors Ramaytush Ohlone heritage while addressing climate change impacts.
San Francisco County, California
Community members critique reliance on police for public safety, advocating for comprehensive services.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
The board approved a Dec. 6 kickoff for a two-week book drive with a scavenger-hunt card format, a hot-chocolate promotion and a volunteer sorting schedule to prepare donated books for hospital delivery.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Ronan calls for improved consistency in permitting processes to support local businesses.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Matt Dorsey framed a charter amendment to establish minimum SFPD staffing and a five‑year funding set‑aside; Supervisor Assur Safai offered an amendment tying any set‑aside to identified existing or future revenue. The committee accepted amendments and continued the measure to Nov. 6 for further work.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City officials plan fact-finding mission to Hunter's Point for housing and biodiversity initiatives.
San Francisco County, California
Vice Chair Walton criticizes charter amendment as ineffective for resolving police staffing issues.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors advocate for legislation to simplify processes and support small businesses in San Francisco.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
The Farmers Branch Library Board discussed a multimodal 2045 plan on Oct. 26 that emphasized a west-side book drop, a bookmobile, pilot digital-only spaces and incremental accessibility and collection changes; trustees flagged funding and staffing as constraints.
San Francisco County, California
Board members emphasize mayor's role in addressing budget priorities amid staffing concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses Board of Supervisors' decision to suspend remote public comments due to hate speech
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor-proposed and mayor-sponsored housing streamlining legislation drew intense public comment, divided stakeholders and a warning from HCD. The committee duplicated the file, adopted Supervisor Mandelmann’s amendments to sunset certain conditional‑use rules and cap unit sizes in two special‑use districts, and continued the original ordinance to Nov. 27 for city‑attorney review of HCD and recent state guidance.
San Francisco County, California
City council adopts ordinance to simplify housing project approvals and update zoning codes.