Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/15/2003 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
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030478 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe LLPOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe LLP, a Limited Liability Partnership, and Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe, a California Professional Corporation, against the City and County of San Francisco for $153,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on May 16, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 321-383; entitled Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe LLP, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco; the settlement includes any claims for the 2000 tax year.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030479 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - CNET Networks, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by CNET Networks, Inc., against the City and County of San Francisco for $137,541.00; the lawsuit was filed on July 5, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 409-891; entitled CNET Networks, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the settlement includes any claims for the 2000 tax year.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030480 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Freeman Decorating Co. and TFC Management, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Freeman Decorating Co. and TFC Management, Inc., against the City and County of San Francisco for $37,500.00; the lawsuit was filed on April 27, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 320-869; entitled Freeman Decorating Co., et al., v. City and County of San Francisco; the settlement includes any claims for the 2000 tax year.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030481 1 Authorization to make a binding settlement offer - Federated Western Properties, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the City Attorney to make an offer to allow judgment pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 in Macy's West, Inc.; Federated Western Properties, Inc. (successor in interest to Broadway Stores, Inc., dba Macy's); Federated Systems Group, Inc.; Macy's.com, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco San Francisco Superior Court No. 313930, for a total amount not to exceed $3,300,000.00; and in no event any amount that would create liability to the City pursuant to the Most Favored Nations Clause in the General Motors Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco San Francisco Superior Court No. 301510 (Court of Appeal No. A091914) and Eastman Kodak Company v. City and County of San Francisco San Francisco Superior Court No. 302983 (Court of Appeal No. A091910) ("GM cases") Settlement Agreements.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030398 1 Lease of Real PropertyResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing a lease between the City and County of San Francisco, as lessee, and Mannar Investment Company, a California Limited Partnership, as lessor, of warehouse space at 2348 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030387 1 Center for AIDS Prevention StudiesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $10,640 with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, to provide primary scientific oversight of activities for projects in Africa of the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, for the period of September 1, 2002, to August 31, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030388 1 AIDS-related training packageResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $37,929 with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor to collaborate in developing, testing. evaluating, and refining an AIDS-related training package, for the period of July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030405 1 Accept-Expend Grant for Sunol Valley Fluoridation FacilityResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the California Dental Association Foundation, Inc. for the design and construction of the Sunol Valley Fluoridation Facility.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030287 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (TWO-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 20th Street, both sides, between Church and Sanchez Streets (3900 block). UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH Fell Street, south side, from 167.5 feet to 171 feet west of Divisadero Street (in front of 1217 - 1221 Fell Street, accommodates one unmetered motorcycle parking stall)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030288 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 24th and Tennessee Streets, stopping 24th Street at Tennessee Street; 18th and Danvers Streets, stopping Danvers Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; Gough Street at Francisco Street, stopping at Gough Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; Octavia Street at Francisco Street, stopping Octavia Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; and Alhambra, Francisco and Scott Streets, stopping Scott Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030322 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Maxuman Lamar ChenierOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Maxuman Lamar Chenier against the City and County of San Francisco for $237,500; the lawsuit was filed on August 14, 2000 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 314357; entitled Maxuman Lamar Chenier v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030324 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Charles Striplen, term ending April 21, 2004 to the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Advisory Committee. Residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030344 1 Settlement of Claim - Kristina WuslichResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Kristina Wuslich against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; claim was filed on June 14, 2002.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030407 1 Expand behavioral health services system of care for children and youth in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 for the first year of a six year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish a comprehensive system of behavioral health services to children and youth in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 30, 2002 to September 29, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030549 1 Adopting findings related to the conditional use appeal on property located at 1193 Oak StreetMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Application No. 2002.1007C (which allowed the establishment of a bed and breakfast inn with five guestrooms within the existing second floor dwelling unit of a building located in an RM-2 District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District) for property located at 1193 Oak Street (Lot 023 in Assessor's Block 1218).APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030352 1 Parking Meter RatesOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving parking meter rates.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030424 2 Establishing parking violation and late payment penaltiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Sections 130 and 131 and adding Section 132 to establish fines for parking violations and late payment penalties.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
022027 4 Conflict of Interest Code AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending sections 3.1-109, 3.1-110, 3.1-120, 3.1-135, 3.1-140, 3.1-145, 3.1-150, 3.1-155, 3.1-170, 3.1-175, 3.1-195, 3.1-230, 3.1-240, 3.1-245, 3.1-250, 3.1-260, 3.1-265, 3.1-270, 3.1-275, 3.1-310, 3.1-315, 3.1-320, 3.1-335, 3.1-345, 3.1-350, 3.1-360, 3.1-365, 3.1-375, 3.1-390, 3.1-395, 3.1-430, 3.1-435, and 3.1-445; deleting section 3.1-330 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code; and adding sections 3.1-169 and 3.1-225 to the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update the list of designated employees who must file financial disclosure statements and to modify the applicable disclosure requirements.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030343 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - SamTrans/TanforanOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving settlement of litigation of San Mateo County Transit District against City and County of San Francisco for total value of $2,544,500.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030416 2 Funding for lease financing of two asphalt storage silosOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $2,155,617 of lease financing revenues to construct two asphalt storage silos for the Department of Public Works for fiscal year 2002-03; and declaring the City's intent to reimburse itself for such appropriations from the proceeds of a lease-purchase financing.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
020592 3 Modifying collection procedures for the Transit Impact, Housing, Child Care, Park and Inclusionary Housing Fees by transferring responsibility for collection and enforcement to the TreasurerOrdinancePassedOrdinance (1) amending the Planning Code by amending Sections 139, 313.1, 313.4, 313.5, 313.6, 313.7, 313.8, 313.9, 313.10, 314.1, 314.4, 314.5, 315.3 and 315.6 to transfer collection authority for in lieu fees collected for the Park Fund, the Jobs-Housing Linkage Program, Child Care Requirement and the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program from the Controller to the Treasurer and conform collection procedures for these fees, and require that funds from the Child Care Capital Fund and the Downtown Park Fund be used to fund nexus studies for the Downtown Park Fee and the Child Care Fee; and (2) amending the Administrative Code by amending Sections 38.1, 38.3, 38.4, 38.5, 38.6, 38.8, 38.8.5, 38.9, 38.10, 38.11 and 38.45 to transfer collection of the Transit Impact Development Fee from the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to the Treasurer and conform collection and enforcement procedures for the fee.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
020592 4 Modifying collection procedures for the Transit Impact, Housing, Child Care, Park and Inclusionary Housing Fees by transferring responsibility for collection and enforcement to the TreasurerOrdinancePassedOrdinance (1) amending the Planning Code by amending Sections 139, 313.1, 313.4, 313.5, 313.6, 313.7, 313.8, 313.9, 313.10, 314.1, 314.4, 314.5, 315.3 and 315.6 to transfer collection authority for in lieu fees collected for the Park Fund, the Jobs-Housing Linkage Program, Child Care Requirement and the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program from the Controller to the Treasurer and conform collection procedures for these fees, and require that funds from the Child Care Capital Fund and the Downtown Park Fund be used to fund nexus studies for the Downtown Park Fee and the Child Care Fee; and (2) amending the Administrative Code by amending Sections 38.1, 38.3, 38.4, 38.5, 38.6, 38.8, 38.8.5, 38.9, 38.10, 38.11 and 38.45 to transfer collection of the Transit Impact Development Fee from the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to the Treasurer and conform collection and enforcement procedures for the fee.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
030212 2 2003 Annual Fundraising DriveResolutionPassedResolution designating those agencies qualified to participate in the 2003 Annual Joint Fundraising drive for officers and employees of the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030030 2 Liquor License, 1695 Polk StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Patrick Gilles, Steve Bowman and Jay Seigan for "Red Devil Lounge" located at 1695 Polk Street (District 3), in exchange for its current Type 47 on-sale general eating place license, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021854 2 Construction Site Sign RequirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code Section 33.1 and Public Works Code Section 724.3 relating to sign and placard requirements at construction sites.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030207 1 2161 Sutter Street - Zoning Map ChangeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for property described as Assessor's Block 0682, Lot 005, approximately 5,156 square feet in area, from an NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District to an RM-3 (Residential, Mixed, Moderate Density) District and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030274 1 Parking Regulations - Portions of Vallejo Street, between Stockton and Powell StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Section 32.6.35 to the San Francisco Traffic Code restricting parking on portions of Vallejo Street, between Stockton and Powell Streets to marked police vehicles only for San Francisco Police Department's Central Station.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030289 2 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. NO TURN ON RED, 6 AM to 8 PM, DAILY - ESTABLISH Drumm Street, southbound, at Sacramento Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030191 1 Confirming the re-appointment of Michael Hardeman to the San Francisco Port CommissionResolutionPassedResolution confirming the appointment of Michael Hardeman to the San Francisco Port Commission for a four-year term ending May 1, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030354 3 Public Education Special FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Administrative Code Section 10.100-367 to establish the "Public Education Special Fund."CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030584 1 National Professional Social Worker MonthResolutionPassedResolution honoring National Professional Social Worker Month.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030585 1 Ethics Commission - Screening, Ethics Training and PoliciesResolutionPassedResolution urging the Ethics Commission to conduct a public hearing and develop and present to the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors and other City elective officeholders recommended procedures for: screening applicants to City commissions and for at-will employment; training City commissioners and staff regarding City conflict-of-interest and Sunshine requirements; and additional policies to maintain ethical conduct.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030586 1 Transition ManagementResolutionPassedResolution requesting that the City Attorney develop proposed transition management plans for City elective offices.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030587 1 Strategies for Homeless Individuals with Mental Health and Dual DiagnosesResolutionPassedResolution urging the Director of Public Health, in consultation with community organizations, to develop a report addressing "Comprehensive Strategies to Serve Homeless Individuals with Mental Health Diagnoses, Substance Abuse Diagnoses and Chronic Medical Conditions."ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030589 1 Use of the City Flag in "The Flags of California" PublicationResolutionPassedResolution granting permission to Historian Stan Mottaz to use the Flag of the City and County of San Francisco in his forthcoming book, entitled "The Flags of California."ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030590 1 Pedestrian SafetyResolutionPassedResolution requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to implement greater awareness and public outreach regarding its Pedestrian Program-Walk Safe and setting forth some recommendations to accompany this request.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030591 1 National Public Safety Telecommunicators' WeekResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco Emergency Communications Department, its entire dispatch team and proclaiming the week of April 13th through April 19th, 2003 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators' Week in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030592 1 Commend Latino Behavioral Health Planning CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution commending The Latino Behavioral Health Planning Committee (LBHPC) for their dedication to providing mental health and substance abuse services to Latino communities in California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030564 1 Needle Exchange EmergencyMotionPassedMotion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030530 1 CEDAW Gender AnalysisResolutionPassedResolution urging City Departments to consider a CEDAW gender analysis and impact on the City's Equal Access to City Services For Limited English Speakers Ordinance prior to proposing departmental budget and/or staff cuts.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
030530 2 CEDAW Gender AnalysisResolutionPassedResolution urging City Departments to consider a CEDAW gender analysis and impact on the City's Equal Access to City Services For Limited English Speakers Ordinance prior to proposing departmental budget and/or staff cuts.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
030588 1 Pursuit of federal and state chargesResolutionFiledResolution urging the District Attorney and City Attorney to explore with Federal and State legal authorities the possibility of pursuing Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges and any other federal or state violations against the organizers of the March 20th protests and subsequent days in the City and County of San Francisco.REFERRED  Action details Not available
030583 1 Release of Reserved Funds, Airport CommissionMotionKilledMotion releasing the $5 million Airport Development Bureau allocation for Fiscal Year 2002-03 being held in reserve.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
021598 2 Ancillary UnitsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by repealing Section 207.2 [Second Units] in its entirety, adding a new Section 207.2, and amending Section 209.1 to authorize one additional ancillary unit limited to 750 square feet of gross floor area within an existing structure on a lot within 1250 feet of a Primary Transit Street or Transit Center (as shown on the Transit Map in the Transportation Element of the San Francisco General Plan) and also within 1250 feet of a Neighborhood Commercial or Commercial zoning district, on a lot containing a qualified historical building or where the unit is specifically designed and constructed for the elderly or persons with physical disabilities, to provide that this ordinance is not intended to supersede prohibitions against ancillary units in private agreements binding homeowners, to prohibit subdivision of the main unit and the ancillary unit, to prohibit the owner from legalizing an illegal unit pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance, and providing that the ancillary unit shall not be subject to the Rent Ordinance but requiring   Action details Not available
030609 1 Appropriate funding from the sale of certificates of participation for the Juvenile Hall Reconstruction ProjectOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $42,052,080 from the sale of certificates of participation by the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to fund the Juvenile Hall Reconstruction Project for fiscal year 2002-03.   Action details Not available
030610 1 Public Works Code Amendment - Flower Stand PermitsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Sections 155, 157, 159 and 161 of the Public Works Code and adding Sections 155.1, 157.1, 157.2, and 157.3 to the Public Works Code to increase quarterly permit fees for flower stand operators from $100 to $200, and from $30 to $60 per employee; require the Treasurer/Tax Collector to collect delinquent permit fees; require permittees to register with the City as businesses; require permittees to maintain records of all sales; require permittees to display permit and business license; require permittees to submit annual information to the Director of Public Works; prohibit the sale, assignment, lease, transfer, and inheritance of permits; repeal the durational residency requirement for permittees; eliminate flower stand location at Fifth and Market Streets; require the Director of Public Works to recommend the designation of six additional flower stand locations; reissue existing permits according to a process that includes a preference for existing permittees, disabled persons, and low-income persons; provide a similar process for issuing permits as they become ava   Action details Not available
030617 1 Funding for the SFPUC Capital Improvement Program, Fiscal Year 2002-03OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $66,075,000 of funding from the sale of commercial paper for capital projects and financing costs pursuant to the San Francisco Public Utilities' Commission Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2002-03.   Action details Not available
030618 1 Funding for the SFPUC Capital Improvement Program, Fiscal Year 2002-03OrdinanceFiledOrdinance appropriating $52,357 from the Water Revenues and Water Capital Projects for six positions (0.462 FTEs) to implement the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Capital Improvement Program fiscal year 2002-03.   Action details Not available
030620 1 Waiver of storage fees for stolen vehicles owned by residentsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance repealing San Francisco Municipal Administrative Code Section 10C.8-1, providing for waiver of vehicle storage fees for vehicles reported stolen, which are owned by residents of the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
030621 1 Board of Appeals - FeesOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Section 8 to increase the fees charged by the Board of Appeals and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
030622 1 Approving Discovery FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and approving a fee schedule for discovery costs charged by the San Francisco District Attorney's office.   Action details Not available
030623 1 Amending Section 106 of the San Francisco Fire Code to Increase Fees For ServicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 106 of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for Fire Department services, to become operative on its effective date or on July 1, 2003 whichever is later.   Action details Not available
030624 1 Setting fees for emergency medical services provided by the Fire Department, granting authority to Fire Department to bill for such costs, and setting forth proceduresOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Health Code by repealing Section 117 as obsolete; amending San Francisco Health Code Sections 119, 120, 123, 124.1 and 124.5 to: (1) delete reference to Section 117 and add reference to Sections 128 and 128.1, (2) authorize the San Francisco Fire Department to bill for fees for emergency medical services, (3) authorize the San Francisco Fire Department to investigate the ability of patients to pay for the costs of emergency medical services, (4) include the San Francisco Fire Department as a Department for which it is a crime to conceal the ability to pay, (5) include reference to the San Francisco Fire Department in section regarding prima facie evidence of reasonableness of the fees, and (6) provide for a lien on third-party proceeds for costs of San Francisco Fire Department emergency medical services; and amend San Francisco Health Code by adding Section 128.1 to set fees for emergency medical services and supplies provided by the San Francisco Fire Department and to provide for annual increase in fees based on Medical Consumer Price Index.   Action details Not available
030625 1 Increasing the Alemany Flea Market Daily Stall FeeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 9B.5 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by increasing the daily fee for a stall at the Alemany Flea Market from $30 per stall to $45 per stall.   Action details Not available
030626 1 Recreation and Parks - FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code by amending Section 12.08 to increase parking charges on Recreation and Park property; amending Section 12.09 to increase the fees for the carrousel; amending Section 12.15 to increase the fees for day camps; adding Section 12.29 to increase the fees for use of the photography center, adding Section 12.30 to increase the fees for participation in the latch key program, adding Section 12.31 requiring field trip reimbursements, adding Section 12.32 to increase the fee for resident golf cards, and adding Section 12.33 to increase fees for golf cart rental and driving range balls.   Action details Not available
030627 1 Treasurer's charge for returned checksOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Section 10.13-1, to provide that the Treasurer may charge up to $35.00 for each check returned to the City without payment, based upon the actual costs as determined by the Controller.   Action details Not available
030628 1 Making Environmental Findings and Increasing Fees Charged for Inspection and Certification of Agriculture ProductsOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Administrative Code to increase the fees charged by the Department of Consumer Assurance for inspection and certification of agriculture products prior to shipment.   Action details Not available
030631 1 Competitive Bid and Prevailing Wage Exemption for Job Training Program - San Francisco Conservation CorpsOrdinancePassedOrdinance exempting the San Francisco Conservation Corps from the prevailing wage requirements and waiving the competitive bid requirements for the Recreation and Park Commission's award of a contract for construction of playgrounds, restoration of natural areas and implementation of erosion control measures in San Francisco parks.   Action details Not available
030633 1 Giving the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic Authority to Promulgate Regulations Regarding Parking Revenue EquipmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 4910 of the Police Code to vest authority to promulgate regulations regarding parking revenue equipment in the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic, instead of in the Tax Collector.   Action details Not available
030637 1 Extending Redevelopment Agency's Times for Incurring and Repaying DebtOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving, for the redevelopment plans listed below, the elimination of the existing time limits in each plan for establishment of loans, advances and indebtedness: (1) the Western Addition Area A-2 Redevelopment Plan, (2) the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Plan, (3) the Rincon Point - South Beach Redevelopment Plan, and (4) the Embarcadero-Lower Market (Golden Gateway) Redevelopment Plan.   Action details Not available
030638 1 Central Freeway Replacement ProjectOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.19-5 to appropriate revenues for the Central Freeway Replacement Project to the San Francisco County Transportation Authority as fiscal agent for the Project, to set conditions for the use of the funds, and to direct the City Controller to transfer the revenues.   Action details Not available
030642 1 Public Employment - PUCOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 175-02 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2002/23) reflecting the creation of six positions (0.462 FTEs) at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for the Capital Improvement Program fiscal year 2002/03.   Action details Not available
030588 1 Pursuit of federal and state chargesResolutionFiledResolution urging the District Attorney and City Attorney to explore with Federal and State legal authorities the possibility of pursuing Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges and any other federal or state violations against the organizers of the March 20th protests and subsequent days in the City and County of San Francisco.REFERRED  Action details Not available
030629 1 United Nations PlazaResolutionFailedResolution accepting the final report of the U.N. Plaza Working Groups, urging that the Art Commission, Planning Commission, DPW, Mayor's Office and BART to act on the report.   Action details Not available
030630 1 PUC Commercial Paper IssuanceResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount outstanding at any one time of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Commercial Paper Notes (Water Series) pursuant to Article V of Chapter 43 of Part 1 of the San Francisco Municipal Code for the purpose of financing certain capital improvements related to the water enterprise; approving the maximum interest rate thereon; and related matters.   Action details Not available
030639 1 Federal Funding - Community Development GrantResolutionPassedResolution approving the 2003 Community Development Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to accept and expend the City's 2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Program Income of $34,246,928 which include indirect costs of $150,000, and approving expenditure schedules for recipient departments and agencies and for indirect costs; placing $567,262 on reserve.   Action details Not available
030640 1 Federal Funding - Emergency Shelter Grants ProgramResolutionPassedResolution approving the 2003 Emergency Shelter Grants Program and Expenditure Schedule; and authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco to accept, and expend a $867,000 entitlement under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.   Action details Not available
030641 1 Federal Funding - Home ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a total amount of $8,804,657 which include indirect cost of $10,000 for the HOME Program authorized under TITLE II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Public Law Number 101-625, and approving the HOME Program description as described in the 2003 Action Plan for San Francisco's Consolidated Plan.   Action details Not available
030080 1 People's Earth Day in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming Saturday, April 26, 2003 as "People's Earth Day Fair" Day in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
030164 1 Proclaim May as American Lung Association's Clean Air MonthResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming May 2003 as American Lung Association's Clean Air Month in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
030236 1 Commend Tanya TwymanResolutionPassedResolution commending Tanya Twyman for her commitment and dedication to childcare services throughout the City.   Action details Not available
030276 1 Commend Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco SymphonyResolutionPassedResolution commending Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony for their role as Cultural Ambassadors from the City of San Francisco representing the breadth and depth of the vitality of arts and cultural activities in the City.   Action details Not available
030290 1 Commend Byron YoanidisResolutionPassedResolution commending Byron Yoanidis of San Francisco, for his inspirational effort and his deep commitment to help those who face homelessness and mental illness.   Action details Not available
030346 1 Commend Deputy City Attorney Randy Edward RiddleResolutionPassedResolution commending Randy Edward Riddle for 15 years of exemplary public service to San Francisco as a Deputy City Attorney in the Government Law Division of the City Attorney's Office, and wishing him well in his future endeavors as General Counsel for the California Secretary of State.   Action details Not available
030632 1 Ballot Measures Submitted by the Board of Supervisors, Four or More of its Members, or the MayorCharter AmendmentFiledCharter amendment (Third Draft) to amend 2.113 and 3.100 to provide that any proposed ordinance or declaration of policy submitted to the Director of Elections by the Board of Supervisors, by four or more of its members, or by the Mayor, must be submitted to the Board of Supervisors no later than 45 days before the deadline for submission of the measure to the Director of Elections, and to require that the Board of Supervisors hold a hearing on the proposed ordinance or declaration of policy and on any amendment thereto no later than 30 days before the deadline for submission of the measure to the Director of Elections, provided that failure of the Board of Supervisors to hold a hearing on a measure submitted by less than the full Board of Supervisors or by the Mayor shall not preclude submission of the measure to the voters.   Action details Not available
030611 1 Budget Hearings-Public Works, Transportation and CommerceHearingFiledHearing to consider budget proposals for the Airport, Board of Appeals, Business and Economic Development Department, Department of Building Inspection, Department of Public Works, Emergency Communications Department, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, Public Utilities Commission, Telecommunications and Information Services.   Action details Not available
030612 1 Budget Hearings-Culture and RecreationHearingFiledHearing to consider budget proposals for Academy of Sciences, Art Commission, Asian Art Museum, Convention Facilities Management, Fine Arts Museum, Law Library, Public Library, Recreation and Park Commission and War Memorial.   Action details Not available
030613 1 Budget Hearings-Community HealthHearingFiledHearing to consider budget proposals for the Department of Public Health.   Action details Not available
030614 1 Budget Hearings-Human Welfare and Neighborhood DevelopmentHearingFiledHearing to consider budget proposals for Adult and Aging Services, Department of the Status of Women, Environment, Human Rights Commission, Human Services and Rent Arbitration Board.   Action details Not available
030615 1 Budget Hearings-Public ProtectionHearingFiledHearing to consider budget proposals for Adult Probation, District Attorney, Fire Department, Juvenile Probation, Medical Examiner, Police, Public Defender, Sheriff and Trial Courts.   Action details Not available
030616 1 Budget Hearings-Children and YouthHearingFiledHearing to consider (1) budget proposals for Child Support Services, Children and Families Commission, Children, Youth and Their Families and the San Francisco Unified School District; (2) recommendations of the San Francisco Youth Commission related to the budget; and (3) issues related to the Children's Baseline and activities of other departments that benefit young people.   Action details Not available
030634 1 Proposed layoffs of cashiers and locker room attendantsHearingFiledHearing to consider proposed layoffs of cashiers and locker room attendants who work at City's pools.   Action details Not available
030636 1 Alternative activities for studentsHearingFiledHearing to consider alternative activities for students who would otherwise attend Summer School, including funding scenarios and a competitive process to bid City contracts for alternative programs.   Action details Not available
030619 1 Release of reserved funds, Airfield Development BureauMotionKilledMotion for hearing regarding release of $3.7 million held in reserve of the Airfield Development Bureau budget allocation for Fiscal Year 2002-03.   Action details Not available
030635 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to compare and contrast the laws, regulations, and policies of Seattle and New York City for "facilitating" mass protests.   Action details Not available
030539 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Alison Duthie and other plaintiffs against the City and County of San Francisco and other defendants for $175,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 15, 2000 in United States District Court, Case No. C00-0539 (MEJ); entitled Alison Duthie, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
030541 1 Abolishing a portion of official sidewalk - Lyon Street south of Bay StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1559 to abolish a portion of official sidewalk on the westerly side of Lyon Street south of Bay Street; making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk abolishment.   Action details Not available
030534 1 Used Oil Recycling Block Grant, 9th Cycle, Fiscal Year 2003/2004ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $244,619.00 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the purpose of increasing Used Motor Oil Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Management.   Action details Not available
030535 1 State Grant for Enforcing Proper Disposal of Waste TiresResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $189,938 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for enforcing proper disposal of waste tires.   Action details Not available
030536 1 Amendment to Real Property LeaseResolutionPassedResolution authorizing a second amendment to an existing lease of office space at 1212 Market Street, also known as 11 Grove Street, for the Department of the Environment.   Action details Not available
030537 1 Research on club-drugs and HIV risk behavior in high-risk menResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, AIDS Office (SFDPHAIDS) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $159,973 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for research on club-drugs and HIV risk behavior in high-risk men and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of March 1, 2003 to February 29, 2004.   Action details Not available
030540 1 Airport Concession LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving the Terminal 3 Specialty Retail Store Lease between Brookstone Company, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.   Action details Not available
030546 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Lane Street and McKinnon Avenue, stopping westbound McKinnon Avenue at Lane Street; Green and Taylor Streets, stopping both Green and Taylor Streets, making this uncontrolled T-intersection an all-way STOP; 20th Avenue and Kirkham Street, stopping Kirkham Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; Jennings Street and Thomas Avenue, stopping Jennings Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; Olmstead and Girard Streets, stopping Olmstead Street at Girard Street, making this intersection into an all-way STOP; Rutland Street and Raymond Avenue, stopping Rutland Street at Raymond Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP; Newhall Street and La Salle Avenue, stopping Newhall Street at La Salle Avenue; and McKinnon Avenue and Newhall Street, stopping McKinnon Avenue at Newhall Street. Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more    Action details Not available
030547 1 Traffic Regulations on Various StreetsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. NO RIGHT TURN ON RED - ESTABLISH Dwight Street, eastbound, at San Bruno Avenue. NO RIGHT TURN ON RED - ESTABLISH Beach Blanket Babylon Boulevard (Green Street), eastbound, at Columbus Avenue. NO LEFT TURN AND NO U-TURN - RESCIND The Embarcadero, southbound, at Washington Street. NO U-TURN - RESCIND The Embarcadero, northbound, at Broadway. NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Fulton Street, eastbound, at 43rd Avenue. NO RIGHT TURN ON RED FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM - ESTABLISH Geary Expressway and Laguna Street, all approaches. NO LEFT TURN, 7:00 AM TO 9:00 AM AND 4:00 TO 6:00 PM, EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - RESCIND NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Judah Street, both directions, at 14th Avenue.   Action details Not available
030548 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Church Street east side, between 21st and 22nd Streets (900 block); and Church Street, west side, between 21st and Hill Streets (900 block). NOTE:The 900 block of Church Street will be legislated to be signed as an Area "S" and Area "Z" buffer zone. The residents of Church Street will receive only Area "S" permits, but the signs on the block will eventually allow both Area "S" and "Z" permit holders to park. The signs will initially allow only "S" parking, but will be changed as the Area "Z" boundary expands and merges with Area "S". TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 19th Avenue, east side, from Junipero Serra Boulevard to 68 feet southerly. PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Dorman Avenue, both sides, between Barneveld and Palou Avenues. PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Palou Avenue, both sides, between Barneveld Avenue and Industria   Action details Not available
030605 1 Modification #9 to Lease and Use Agreement with US Airways, Inc. at Terminal 1 - SF International AirportResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the execution of Modification # 9 to the Lease and Use Agreement L-82-0120 with US Airways, Inc., to reduce terminal space in Terminal 1 of San Francisco International Airport.   Action details Not available
030550 1 Appointment, Entertainment CommissionMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Audrey Joseph to the Entertainment Commission, term to be determined.   Action details Not available
030551 1 Appointment, Entertainment CommissionMotionFiledMotion rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Audrey Joseph to the Entertainment Commission for the term to be determined.   Action details Not available
030599 1 Appointment, Entertainment CommissionMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Jordan Shlain to the Entertainment Commission, term to be determined.   Action details Not available
030600 1 Appointment, Entertainment CommissionMotionFiledMotion rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Jordan Shlain to the Entertainment Commission for the term to be determined.   Action details Not available
030601 1 Appointment, Entertainment CommissionMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Bowman Leong to the Entertainment Commission, term to be determined.   Action details Not available
030602 1 Appointment, Entertainment CommissionMotionFiledMotion rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Bowman Leong to the Entertainment Commission for the term to be determined.   Action details Not available
030603 1 Appointment, Entertainment CommissionMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Bruce G. Lorin to the Entertainment Commission, term to be determined.   Action details Not available
030604 1 Appointment, Entertainment CommissionMotionFiledMotion rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Bruce G. Lorin to the Entertainment Commission for the term to be determined.   Action details Not available