What happened on Wednesday, 06 December 2023
San Francisco County, California
City officials secure funding to deploy 400 license plate cameras targeting retail theft.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members question notification process about planning decisions at recent meeting.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Deputy Lorentzon honored for training that helped deputies excel in a critical incident.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco outlines key housing bills affecting project approval processes for 2024.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve $1M grant from UC San Francisco to enhance preschool hearing screenings.
Taylorsville City Council, Taylorsville, Salt Lake County, Utah
Council prepares for Saturday's Santa event and discusses upcoming meetings and litigation session.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission approves appeal revealing ongoing illegal work at Nobles Alley building units.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses stricter definitions and penalties for historic property demolitions in San Francisco.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners discuss reducing funding for public defenders and election expenses amid budget deficit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss mayor's directive to discontinue remote public comments, highlighting accessibility concerns.
Taylorsville City Council, Taylorsville, Salt Lake County, Utah
Taylorsville plans to enhance mobility with new transit lines and active transportation improvements.
San Francisco County, California
Department of Public Health plans to double children served in hearing program with new grant.
Company invests $40 million in demo plant, prepares for commercial lithium extraction in Arkansas.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Health department approves a $130,000 contract for outsourcing electronic encounter forms.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals debated a mayoral directive and Board of Supervisors action limiting remote participation. Commissioners split: some favored returning to pre‑COVID in‑person norms for parties and department presenters, others urged retaining remote access for public commenters, parties, and expert witnesses. The board asked staff to draft guidance and deferred a vote to a future meeting.
US lithium production must increase from thousands to 800,000 tons by decade's end.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zoning administrators discuss implementing structured criteria for historic building violations.
San Francisco County, California
City officials highlight success of safe parking program for individuals living in vehicles
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioner Gordon critiques Provo's stance on limiting Airbnb and taxation transparency.
Engineers propose infrastructure modifications to enhance water flow and habitat in Black River reservoirs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals voted 5‑0 to deny a jurisdiction request from neighbor Edward Yee challenging an elevator permit for 99 St. Germain (permit 202208049876). Planning and DBI told the board notices were mailed within a 100‑foot radius and a 30‑day posting occurred; the applicant’s attorney said the request lacked merit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Harlan and Audrey Crystal seek to add a fourth story and unit to the Volmer House.
San Francisco County, California
Graduates highlight transformative impact of HireAbility programs on their careers and self-esteem
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Appeals granted an appeal for a Stannard Street property after parties reached an agreement allowing removal of a subject tree if the appellant plants a 36‑inch‑box replacement on the uphill side; the Bureau of Urban Forestry will determine species. The motion passed 4‑0.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
County officials discuss technology investment to efficiently manage short term rental tracking.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department staff briefed the Historic Preservation Commission on five recent state housing laws (AB 2011, SB 423/SB 35 extension, SB 4, AB 1287, AB 114) that expand ministerial housing programs, change density‑bonus mechanics, and impose post‑entitlement permit timelines; staff warned implementation will require interagency coordination and may reduce some discretionary planning hearings.
San Francisco County, California
Department of Public Health extends contract with Grama to boost vocational training and employment.
Oral Arguments, Supreme Court Cases, Judiciary, Federal
Justices explore thresholds for actionable discrimination and impacts of affirmative action policies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission considers approval of renovations addressing severe water damage on historic property
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners discuss boosting employee recognition and reallocating budget for public safety needs.
Oral Arguments, Supreme Court Cases, Judiciary, Federal
At oral argument in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, petitioners urged that an employer’s transfer of an employee because of sex constitutes discrimination under Title VII without a separate showing of material harm; the city argued the statute requires objective, material injury to be actionable. Justices tested hypotheticals about shifts, offices and innocuous distinctions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission deferred action on proposed definitions and factors for newly authorized enforcement penalties — including a one‑time penalty of up to $500,000 for unauthorized demolition or significant damage to qualifying historic resources — and asked staff for more time and follow‑up after legal, equity and implementation questions.
San Francisco County, California
Community advocates push for transparency and streamlined application process for homeless services RFPs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners recommend adding Orale Orale to the legacy business registry for community impact.
San Francisco County, California
Public Works department requests $250,000 grant from Bart for program operating costs.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Livingston invites public engagement with Utah County's first comprehensive budget book for 2023.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 1942 Sutter Street to legalize and repair unpermitted work, requiring a salvage log for removed siding, a building‑permit issuance deadline, and monthly construction progress reporting to planning enforcement.
San Francisco County, California
Innovative method uses earbuds and cochlea sound reflection to evaluate ear function.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously supports certificate of appropriateness for historic building renovation project.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners plan to review budget allocations for inmate benefits and sheriff's resources.
San Francisco County, California
Police plan to deploy 400 cameras to reduce organized retail theft and vehicle crimes.
San Francisco County, California
Committee authorizes acceptance of BART grant for pit stop toilet program funding
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Volmer House (1737 Webster) with conditions requiring notification if a zoning‑administrator variance alters the approved design. The zoning administrator noted variance challenges because prior variances and prior moves of the building complicate findings for another rear‑yard or vertical addition.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioner cites contract discrepancies and budget deficits for opposing public defender funding.
San Francisco County, California
Board members support creating a relief fund for affected small businesses during APEC.
San Francisco County, California
Small businesses report significant revenue losses during APEC summit due to security measures.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Walker presents budget overview showing expenditure increase and declining revenue projections.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners endorse legacy status for Polly Anne Ice Cream and City Art Gallery benefits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Historic Preservation Commission approved with conditions a Certificate of Appropriateness for 740 Tennessee Street (Dogpatch Landmark District), resolving enforcement issues, relocating mechanical equipment to the roof, and requiring fencing and screening. The vote was unanimous after staff and project sponsor explained revisions and enforcement status.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
After an auditor's presentation showing slower sales- and property-tax growth and a projected roughly $10 million drawdown of fund balance, commissioners debated cuts, vacant-position eliminations and contract funding before voting to continue budget action one week to Dec. 13, 2023.
San Francisco County, California
Board approves funding to enhance hospital overflow capacity through extended agreements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After a lengthy public exchange, the Historic Preservation Commission voted 6–0 to recommend approval of a Planning Code amendment that restores Historic Preservation Commission review for many new business signs on Article 10 and Article 11 downtown properties while allowing limited administrative review for some scopes, per staff modifications.
San Francisco County, California
Department of Public Health awarded grants to enhance overdose response and education programs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses penalties for unauthorized alterations of historic buildings and defines key terms.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County increased its county hardship tax‑abatement income limit (20% above the state homeowner‑credit baseline), approved a $1,546.29 abatement for a homeowner whose house burned down, and denied a separate discretionary abatement after staff concluded there was no county error.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended adding six longstanding businesses — Orale Orale, City Art Gallery 2, Lamplighters Music Theater, San Francisco Woman Artist, Polly Anne Ice Cream, and Firefly Restaurant — to the Legacy Business Registry after staff presentations and public support. The move aims to help preserve community-serving enterprises facing displacement pressure.
San Francisco County, California
City officials vote to prolong existing ordinance for expediting homeless service contracts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning staff recommend adding five local businesses to San Francisco's legacy business registry.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve amendment extending UCSF agreement through February 2030 for HIV care funding.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission supports project revisions aimed at preserving historic character of Dogpatch building.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Mark Allen urges budget transparency and performance tracking in Utah County public hearing.
San Francisco County, California
Agency requests funds to reduce homelessness among youth in the child welfare system.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Staff and consultants offered a highly polished Summit County Vision and Strategic Plan after about 14 months of public engagement (roughly 8,500 responses). Council accepted the draft for final edits and asked for departmental work‑plan integration, an annual/biannual review mechanism and presentations to regional partners.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners granted appeal allowing tree removal on Stannard Street with planting requirements.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners assess department budget requests focusing on public safety and service priorities.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The council, sitting as the Timberline Special Service District governing board, authorized the district to purchase a skid steer with a snow‑blower attachment and to arrange financing with a down payment not to exceed $15,000 and total financing costs (principal plus interest) not to exceed $90,000. Council pressed staff for final terms to return for ratification if necessary.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
After hours of public comment about sharply higher property valuations and assessor processes, the Summit County Council continued its truth‑in‑taxation hearings and delayed final votes on several proposed increases — including a Service Area 6 road/snow budget proposal — while promising more detailed modeling of newly annexed properties and updated materials for Dec. 13.