Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/11/2003 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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030196 1 Findings related to the conditional use appeal on property located at 2815 Diamond Street, southeast corner of Diamond and Wilder Streets, between Bosworth and CheneryMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0124CVR, which allows a lot size to exceed 9,999 square feet, permits nonresidential uses over 3,999 square feet (a branch library and grocery store), and allows a public use (library) on a site for a mixed-use development of 15 dwelling units, with approximately 9,200 gross square feet of public use and approximately 7,037 gross square feet of other retail sales and services use, per Section 303 of the Planning Code, in a NC-2, Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial District, and within the 40-X Height and Bulk District, located at 2815 Diamond Street, southeast corner of Diamond and Wilder Streets between Bosworth and Chenery Streets (Lots 025A, 026-029, and 063 in Assessor's Block 6745).APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030118 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Modesto Irrigation District for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief to Validate Termination of Long-Term Power Sales Agreement; the City and County of San Francisco filed the lawsuit on August 16, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court (San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 323848).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030039 2 Amend Administrative Code Article VIII, the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Advisory CommitteeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article VIII of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 2A.166 to expand the membership of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Advisory Committee ("Committee"), to clarify the Committee's annual reporting requirements and to establish a minimum bi-monthly meeting schedule for the Committee.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
020327 1 General Plan AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the text of the Downtown Element, Objective 12 (Conserve Resources that Provide Continuity with San Francisco's Past), of the City's General Plan to permit transfer of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) from historic/landmark structures within the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area to C-3-O zoning districts; adopting findings relating to CEQA and Planning Code Section 101.1 Priority Policies.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
020328 1 Transferable Development RightsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 128(c) to permit transfer of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) from historic/landmark structures within the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area to C-3-O zoning districts; adopting findings relating to CEQA and Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021941 1 Creating Underground District No. 359 on Octavia StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving Underground District No. 359 On Octavia Street.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021886 1 Parking Regulations, portions of Hyde StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Section 32.6.34 to the San Francisco Traffic Code, regarding parking regulations on portions of Hyde Street.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021687 2 Designate the Old U.S. Mint At 88 Fifth Street As a Landmark Under Planning Code Article 10OrdinancePassedOrdinance Designating 88 Fifth Street, The Old U.S. Mint, Block 3704, Lot 11, As Landmark No. 236 Pursuant To Article 10, Sections 1004 And 1004.4 of the Planning Code.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021913 1 Expanding eligibility for the heart trouble and pneumonia presumption to certain members of the Police Department and Fire DepartmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending section 16.86 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to provide that certain prior service in another police or fire department shall be counted toward qualification for the heart trouble and pneumonia presumption.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
022029 2 To appropriate funding to accelerate a business tax collection programOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $119,652 of Business Tax Revenues to the Treasurer/Tax Collector for the purpose of accelerating a business tax and penalties collection program, for fiscal year 2002-03.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030045 3 Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance to expedite appointments by elected officialsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the Annual Salary Ordinance to provide that elected officials enumerated in Article II and Section 6.100 of the San Francisco Charter may make appointments to permanent positions upon (1) verification by the Human Resources Director that the positions have been legally established and that the appointment is consistent with the Charter and applicable Civil Service Rules and (2) certification by the Controller that sufficient funds are available; and specifying that such appointments do not require approval by the Mayor.REFERREDPass Action details Not available
021573 1 Extends time for performance of PUC contract CS-524 by 3 months under last year's funding appropriation, and reserves the Board's right to disapprove the continuation of the contractResolutionPassedResolution approving Public Utilities Commission's three month extension of time for the San Francisco Water Alliance to complete work under the second year of the Program Management Services, CS-524; and extending the time from September 21, 2002 to December 21, 2002 when the Board may approve the continuation of the contract upon its review of the Commission's annual evaluation of the contract performance of the San Francisco Water Alliance.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030014 1 BART- MUNI Transfer PaymentResolutionPassedResolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Bay Area Rapid Transit District authorizing payment to San Francisco Municipal Railway for transfer trips provided in FY2002 and FY2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030024 2 PUC Contract for Program Management Services, CS-524ResolutionPassedResolution approving Public Utilities Commission's continuation of Agreement No. CS-524, Program Management Services, with the Water Infrastructure Partners (WIP) through February 28, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030047 1 Recreation and Park--First Amendment to the Beach Chalet LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving the construction of a deck at the rear of the Beach Chalet Building and authorizing an amendment to the lease for the Beach Chalet restaurant.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030048 1 Issuance and Sale of Single Family Mortgage Revenue BondsResolutionPassedResolution approving, for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the issuance and sale of single family mortgage revenue bonds by the City and County of San Francisco in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $36,000,000.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030124 1 Directing Budget AnalystMotionPassedMotion directing the Board of Supervisors Budget Analyst to explore budget reduction strategies and revenue enhancement options and prepare recommendations for consideration by the Board of Supervisors Budget Committee for the fiscal year 2003-2004 Annual Appropriation Ordinance and Annual Salary Ordinance.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030125 1 Directing the Budget AnalystMotionFiledMotion directing the Budget Analyst to include policy recommendations, when deemed appropriate by the Budget Analyst, in its reports to the Board of Supervisors.REFERRED  Action details Not available
030098 1 HearingHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed Fourth Street, Freelon Street, and Welsh Street Special Use District and Zoning Map Amendment.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
020549 3 Special Use District to allow an approved live/work project convert to residentialOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.23 to create the Fourth and Freelon Streets Special Use District encompassing the property zoned Service Light Industrial and bounded by Fourth Street, Freelon Street, Zoe Street and Welsh Street and by adding Section 263.16 to create special height and bulk exceptions for the Fourth and Freelon Streets Special Use District, which would allow previously approved but unbuilt live/work units to convert to market-rate residential units and additional market-rate residential units to be constructed with an allowable increase in height from 50' to 85' and a dwelling unit density governed by the permissible building envelope; provided that (i) the developer shall construct at the developer's sole expense, on land owned or purchased by the developer in either the South of Market Area or the North of Market Residential Special Use District, off-site affordable rental housing with square footage equal to 15% of the total residential units to be constructed offset by the cost of land acquisition, with a minimum of 56 unitAMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
020549 4 Special Use District to allow an approved live/work project convert to residentialOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.23 to create the Fourth and Freelon Streets Special Use District encompassing the property zoned Service Light Industrial and bounded by Fourth Street, Freelon Street, Zoe Street and Welsh Street and by adding Section 263.16 to create special height and bulk exceptions for the Fourth and Freelon Streets Special Use District, which would allow previously approved but unbuilt live/work units to convert to market-rate residential units and additional market-rate residential units to be constructed with an allowable increase in height from 50' to 85' and a dwelling unit density governed by the permissible building envelope; provided that (i) the developer shall construct at the developer's sole expense, on land owned or purchased by the developer in either the South of Market Area or the North of Market Residential Special Use District, off-site affordable rental housing with square footage equal to 15% of the total residential units to be constructed offset by the cost of land acquisition, with a minimum of 56 unitPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
020550 2 Zoning Map AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the use classification and the height and bulk designation of the property zoned Service Light Industrial and bounded by Fourth Street, Freelon Street, Zoe Street and Welsh Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
021995 2 Revising administration of Police Emergency Alarm OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 3702, 3707 through 3710, and 3711 through 3720, by adding Sections 3710.1 through 3710.9 and a new Section 3721, and by re-numbering current Section 3721 as Section 3722, to give the Director of Emergency Communications responsibility for administering the substantive provisions of the Police Emergency Alarm Ordinance and to provide for billing and collection of license and license renewal fees by alarm companies.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
021995 3 Revising administration of Police Emergency Alarm OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 3702, 3707 through 3710, and 3711 through 3720, by adding Sections 3710.1 through 3710.9 and a new Section 3721, and by re-numbering current Section 3721 as Section 3722, to give the Director of Emergency Communications responsibility for administering the substantive provisions of the Police Emergency Alarm Ordinance and to provide for billing and collection of license and license renewal fees by alarm companies.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
030102 2 Authorize DPW to accept and expend $20,911,134 to rehabilitate the Fourth Street Bridge over Mission Bay ChannelResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $8,438,760 in Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR) program funds, $9,977,898 in Federal Seismic funds, and $2,494,475 in State Seismic funds, for a total of $20,911,134 in grant funds from the Federal Department of Transportation (FHWA) through the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to seismically retrofit and rehabilitate the Fourth Street Bridge over the Mission Bay Channel Waterway in China Basin; reserving $488,733 in grant funds that may be returned to the General Fund without a need to release the reserve.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030180 1 Amending Rules 3.7 and 3.8 of the Rules of Order governing the reporting of legislation from Board Committees to the BoardMotionPassedMotion amending Rules 3.7 and 3.8 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to provide that Board Committees have until 9:00 a.m. on Thursdays to report legislation to the Board for the following Tuesday's Board meeting, except that legislation reported by the Rules Committee at a Wednesday meeting must be submitted to the Clerk by 12:00 noon that day to be considered at the following Tuesday's meeting.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030154 1 Supervisors limited to three unexcused absences from Committee in a six-month periodMotionFailedMotion amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors to provide that if a Supervisor has more than three unexcused absences from a Committee during a six-month period, the Supervisor shall have vacated the Committee position, and the President shall be requested to fill the Committee vacancy.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030175 1 Amend Rules of Order - Committee SizeMotionPassedMotion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, by amending Section 5.12 to provide that all standing and special committees shall be comprised of three Supervisors.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030076 2 Supervisors serving on outside Boards and CommissionsMotionPassedMotion amending Rule 6.15 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to provide that before a Supervisor may be appointed to a second outside Board or Commission (excluding the San Francisco LAFCO and the Transportation Authority) every other Supervisor shall have been given the opportunity to serve on at least one outside Board or Commission.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030176 1 Appointment, Public Utilities CommissionMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's re-appointment of Ashok Bhatt to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2007.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030153 1 City and School District Off-Site MeetingMotionPassedMotion ordering the City and School District Committee meetings of the Board of Supervisors be held at the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, Board of Education, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco, on April 14, June 9, August 11, October 20, and December 8, 2003 at 4:00 P.M.; and directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare the proper notices and postings.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030161 1 Accept- Expend State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of approximately $178,750 from the California Energy Commission to support a peak load reduction project at Moscone Convention Center.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030162 1 Accept- Expend State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of approximately $2,127,054 from PG&E's Self-Generation Incentive Program to support a Design-Build contract for a renewable energy solar power plant project at the Moscone Convention Center.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030181 1 Urging End to Discrimination in Marriage LawResolutionPassedResolution urging Governor Gray Davis and the California State Legislature to end discrimination against lesbian; gay; bisexual, and transgender people by repealing discriminatory marriage laws in California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030182 1 Urging Exemption of Solar Energy SystemsResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Public Utilities Commission to exempt all solar energy systems from exit fees and pursue policies that promote solar and other renewable energy sources.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030193 1 Expenditures from Zygmunt Arendt EstateResolutionPassedResolution amending Resolution Number 302-99, which approved the following recommendations from the Executive Director of the Department of Human Services for expenditures from the Zygmunt Arendt estate: 1) to distribute the portion of the bequest designated for the most needy seniors and disabled children to organizations that serve those groups; and 2) to distribute the portion intended to assist the poor and needy on special supportive services for indigent adults participating in self-sufficiency programs who are otherwise ineligible for MediCal-funded services, such as dental, eye and medical care, and other basic needs not funded through existing programs; by approving modified recommendations from the Executive Director of the Department of Human Services as follows: 1) to allocate the portions designated for the poor and needy people of San Francisco and the most needy seniors for housing and related services for those designees.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030195 1 Commend Raja RahimResolutionPassedResolution commending Raja Rahim and other 2002 California Peace Prize awardees for their commitment and achievements in preventing violence in their communities and improving the health of the people of California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030197 1 Supporting Senate Bill 915 and Senate Bill 916ResolutionPassedResolution supporting Senate Bill 915 and Senate Bill 916, approving the Water Transit Authority's Implementation and Operations Plan, supporting allocation of new bridge toll revenue for the Port of San Francisco's downtown ferry facilities, and adopting a position supporting proposed amendments to Senate Bill 916 for the City and County of San Francisco.REFERRED  Action details Not available
030202 1 US Flag Cruise ShipsResolutionFiledResolution urging the drafting of legislation to provide for foreign-built, U.S.-flag cruise ships in the coastal United States similar to the Inouye amendment for Hawaii.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030205 1 Mixed-use development project at 10th and Market StreetsResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the concept of a mixed-use development project at 10th and Market Streets including affordable and market rate housing and a new City office building, and directing City staff to identify the key terms and conditions of agreements effectuating such a project.REFERRED  Action details Not available
030204 1 Legislative Analyst Budget ConsiderationMotionPassedMotion directing the Office of the Legislative Analyst to provide budget-related staff support to the Budget Committee and to provide a list of potential cost-saving measures resulting from this and other work to the Budget Committee for their consideration.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030221 1 Residential RentalsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 49 "Security Deposits for Residential Rental Property," by amending Section 49.2 to provide that the annual landlord interest payments on security deposits shall be calculated at the interest rate in effect when an annual interest payment is due, and that any required pro rata interest payment shall be calculated at the interest rate in effect when that pro rata payment is due.   Action details Not available
030224 1 Appropriation - Assessor-Recorder's OfficeOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $349,671 in surplus recording fees and re-appropriating $194,128 in equipment, materials and supplies and professional services for a total of $543,799 to cover shortfalls in salaries and services of other departments and for temporary salaries and fringes to address the backlog of deed processing, appraisals, permits, appeals in the Assessor-Recorder's Office for fiscal year 2002-03, placing $40,790 on reserve by the Finance and Audit Committee.   Action details Not available
030219 1 Amended Power Purchase ContractResolutionPassedResolution approving an amended contract with Calpine Energy Services for the purchase of electricity through June 30, 2006.   Action details Not available
030220 1 International Museum of WomenResolutionPassedResolution exempting the potential lease of Pier 26 to the International Museum of Women from the competitive bidding policy set forth in Administrative Code Section 2.6-1.   Action details Not available
030225 1 Medical Marijuana Awareness WeekResolutionPassedResolution declaring February 15 through 22, 2003 as "Medical Marijuana Awareness Week" in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
030226 1 Commend SF Police Officers - Mission StationResolutionFiledResolution to commend the Officers of the San Francisco Police Department, Mission Station, for outstanding police work in apprehending a significant possible suspect in the recent spate of Noe Valley Neighborhood Home Burglaries.   Action details Not available
030238 1 Commend Black History MonthResolutionPassedResolution commending the recognition of Black History Month.   Action details Not available
030240 1 Commend Papillon III San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution commending Papillon III San Francisco for its dedication and commitment to celebrating San Francisco's multicultural traditions.   Action details Not available
030241 1 Commend Helen SauseResolutionPassedResolution commending Helen Sause upon her retirement from the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and for her numerous contributions to the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
030242 1 BART Board of Directors Appointment - District 7ResolutionPassedResolution urging the BART Board of Directors to appoint a San Franciscan to the Board's currently vacant District 7 seat, due the essential role of San Francisco to BART and BART's critical role in San Francisco's transportation network.   Action details Not available
030237 1 911 Digital TechnologyResolutionPassedResolution urging the Office of the District Attorney, the San Francisco Police Department, the Department of Telecommunications and Information Systems, the Emergency Communications Department, and the Department on the Status of Women to collaborate in order to consider and make recommendations on the advantages of bringing 911 digital technology to the City and County of San Francisco as another viable medium of combating domestic violence.   Action details Not available
030222 1 Performance measures and timeline for pending work in the Assessor's OfficeHearingFiledHearing to analyze backlog of work of the Assessor's Office; (2) financial impacts of said backlog; and (3) analyze and establish performance timelines and performance measures for that office.   Action details Not available
030223 1 Labor NegotiationsHearingFiledClosed session hearing to consider the positions of all the City's labor negotiating teams and the timeline for memoranda of agreement to be developed and approved at the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
030208 1 Hearing - Presentation on Exploitation of Youth.HearingFiledHearing before the full Board of Supervisors regarding the presentation of the recommendations from Task Force to End the Exploitation of Youth.   Action details Not available
030209 1 Hearing - Presentation on Reinventing GovernmentHearingFiledHearing before the full Board of Supervisors regarding the presentation of Ted Gaebler, author of Reinventing Government.   Action details Not available
030217 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.   Action details Not available
030218 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion directing the Office of Legislative Analyst to process suggestions by City employees on reducing or eliminating City expenditures and reporting their recommendations to the Finance Committee.   Action details Not available
030239 1 Committee of the Whole - Presentation on Reinventing GovernmentMotionFailedMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole on February 25, 2003, at 3:00 p.m. to hear Ted Gaebler, author of Reinventing Government.   Action details Not available
030227 1 Committee of the Whole - Exploitation of YouthMotionFailedMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole for February 25th, 2003, at 3:00 p.m. to hear a presentation of the recommendations from Task Force to End the Exploitation of Youth.   Action details Not available
030155 1 1250 Haight Street - Special Use District to create Haight Street Senior Affordable HousingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.23 to create a Senior Affordable Housing Special Use District of a property described as Assessor's Block 1234, Lots 11 and 14, located at 1250 Haight Street, on the north side, between Lyon Street and Central Avenue; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
030156 1 1250 Haight Street - Special Use District to create Special Height Exception for the Haight Street Senior Affordable HousingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 263.16 to create a special height control for the Haight Street Senior Affordable Housing Special Use District of a property described as Assessor's Block 1234, Lots 11 and 14, located at 1250 Haight Street, on the north side, between Lyon Street and Central Avenue; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
030157 1 1250 Haight Street - Zoning Map Change from RM-1 to RM-1 and Haight Street Senior Affordable Housing SUDOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for change in property use classification of a property described as Assessor's Block 1234, Lots 11 and 14, located at 1250 Haight Street, on the north side, between Lyon Street and Central Avenue, from an RM-1 (Residential, Mixed, Low Density) District to an RM-1 (Residential, Mixed, Low Density) District and the Haight Street Senior Affordable Housing Special Use District; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
030158 1 1250 Haight Street - Zoning Map Change from 40-X to 40-X and 60-X Height and Bulk DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for change in property height classification of a property described as Assessor's Block 1234, Lots 11 and 14, located at 1250 Haight Street, on the north side, between Lyon Street and Central Avenue, from 40-X Height and Bulk District to 60-X Height and Bulk District; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
030160 1 Accept-Expend Foundation GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the San Francisco Foundation for providing technical assistance to schools that are starting and maintaining organics waste collection programs.   Action details Not available
030211 1 Accept- Expend Federal GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy for the promotion of renewable energy through the Million Solar Roofs Grant Program.   Action details Not available
030214 1 Accept-Expend GiftResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $52,000 from the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library for the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center.   Action details Not available