San Francisco Supervisor Proposes Historical Building Ordinance

Kaiser Permanente has proposed the construction of a major new hospital facility in San Francisco, California. The development is expected to significantly impact local medical infrastructure. A San Francisco Department of Public Health assessment released last week regarding a December stabbing at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital confirmed a social worker first intervened in the attack. The incident involved a patient stabbing social worker Alberto Rangel at Ward 86, the city's HIV/AIDS clinic. The report clarifies that a social worker, rather than a sheriff's deputy, was the first responder during the event. The assessment was released following Rangel's death. San Francisco's Public Health Department is facing scrutiny regarding its handling of the death of a hospital social worker. The worker was stabbed and killed on the job, according to the report. Supervisor Bilal Mahmoud says a new ordinance could ensure the historical significance of a building is preserved. The building currently operates a transitional housing facility for people on parole. Under the proposed legislation, Geogrid would be unable to make exterior changes without additional city approval. Mahmoud stated the legislation could come before the board for a vote as early as this week.