Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/17/2008 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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080605 1 Motor Vehicles for Hire; Permit Application and License Renewal FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 2.26.1 and 2.27.1 to increase certain motor vehicle for hire permit application and license renewal fees.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
080654 1 Grant funds to support HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention services - $1,244,866ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $1,244,866 from the Department of Health & Human Services - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (DHHS-CMS) to support a project entitled “Improving HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention Services, for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080707 1 Homeland Security grantsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing designated City and County officials to execute and file on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the federal Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California under the FY 08 Homeland Security Grant Program (which includes the FY 08 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant, the FY 08 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) grant, the FY 08 Citizen Corps Program (CCP) grant, and the FY 08 State Homeland Security Grant Program), the FY 07 and FY 08 Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP) grant, the FY 08 Hazard Mitigation Grant, the FY 08 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant, the FY 08 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), the FY 07 and FY 08 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP), or any other federally funded grant program and Public Law 110-161.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080628 2 Settlement of Lawsuit - CCSF v. Competent Builders, Inc. - $510,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit, entitled City and County of San Francisco v. Competent Builders, Inc., Alameda County Superior Court Case No: RG-05-229-274 (formerly San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC-04-437148) in the amount of $510,000 paid to San Francisco by Competent Builders, Inc., and its subcontractors.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080629 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Tamara Josi - $75,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tamara Josi against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 9, 2007 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 463219; entitled Tamara Josi, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080372 2 Appointments - Veterans Affairs Commission - George Gibbs and Dara WongMotionPassedMotion appointing George Gibbs and Dara Wong, terms ending January 31, 2012, to the Veterans Affairs Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
080712 2 Appointments - Child Care Planning and Advisory Council - Margaret Jerene and David FleishmanMotionPassedMotion appointing Margaret Jerene, term ending December 31, 2010, residency requirement waived and David Fleishman, term ending December 31, 2009, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
080611 2 Appointment - Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - James KnoebberMotionPassedMotion appointing James Knoebber, term ending April 27, 2010, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
080611 3 Appointment - Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - James KnoebberMotionPassedMotion appointing James Knoebber, term ending April 27, 2010, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
080630 3 Solar Energy Incentive Pilot ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance creating a Solar Energy Incentive Pilot Program; establishing limits on the incentive payments; providing eligibility criteria for the incentive payments; establishing limits on the amount of assistance available; allocating program funding among types of buildings; imposing duties and responsibilities on the program administrator; and establishing requirements applicable to the long-term solar incentive program.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
080723 1 Interim Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and for the Municipal Transportation Agency, Fiscal Years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010OrdinancePassedInterim Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 and for the Municipal Transportation Agency fiscal years ending June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2010.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080724 1 Interim Annual Salary Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and for the Municipal Transportation Agency Fiscal Years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010OrdinancePassedInterim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009 and for the Municipal Transportation Agency, Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2010, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080727 1 Redevelopment Agency Interim BudgetResolutionPassedResolution approving an Interim Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2008-2009.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080729 1 Treasure Island Development Authority Interim BudgetResolutionPassedResolution approving the Interim Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2008-2009.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080545 2 Liquor License Expansion, 503 Jones StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the expansion of a bar with a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license currently issued to Brian Sheehy at 501 Jones Street to include the location of 503 Jones Street (District 6), for Bourbon & Branch bar, will serve the public convenience and necessity 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
080501 2 Liquor License, 1419 18th StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license to Joel Bleskacek for Ruby Wine, LLC dba Ruby Wine, located at 1419 18th Street (District 10), will serve the public convenience and necessity 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
080388 2 Liquor License, Pier 39, Space N213AResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license to Tiffany M. Pisoni for Wines of California wine bar, located at Pier 39, Space N213A (District 3), will serve the public convenience and necessity 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
080779 2 Closure of the Potrero Power PlantResolutionPassedResolution urging the Public Utilities Commission and the City Attorney to present to the California Independent System Operator a transmission-only solution to close the entire Potrero Power Plant.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
080397 1 Agreement to Purchase Property in Tuolumne County- $376,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the purchase of approximately 39 acres of unimproved land near Moccasin in Tuolumne County, for the protection of water quality for a purchase price of $376,000; adopting findings that the conveyance is exempt from Environmental Review and is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080563 1 Eliminating Health Care DisparitiesResolutionPassedResolution outlining the Board of Supervisors commitment to eliminating health disparities and adopting the Leading Health Indicators set by Healthy People 2010 as the basis for public health priority-setting and decision-making.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080589 1 Agreement to Accept the Dolores Hotel Located at 35-37 Woodward StreetResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the execution and performance of an Agreement to Transfer and an Irrevocable Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Amendment to Loan Documents relating to the property commonly known as Dolores Hotel and located at 35-37 Woodward Street; adopting findings that the transfer is exempt from Environmental Review and is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080095 2 Requirements for off-street parking and loadingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 150 to allow residential accessory parking, including required spaces, in residential districts to be rented or leased to residents who live in the area; amending Section 151 to reduce the required number of parking spaces for housing for seniors and physically handicapped persons, affordable housing, group housing, SRO units and residential care facilities; amending Section 154 to revise the minimum dimensions for off-street parking spaces, to encourage space-efficient parking and to no longer require independently accessible parking and define independently accessible parking to include parking accessed by automated garages or car elevators and valet parking; amending Section 155 to delete a requirement for independently accessible parking and require parking design to prevent bicycle and transit lane conflicts; amending Section 157 to provide for a demonstration that car-share parking cannot satisfy the need for non-accessory parking as a conditional use; amending Section 167 to provide for optional parking in PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080527 1 Requiring Assessor to report reductions of real property assessmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.2-9, to require the Assessor to post monthly reports of any reductions of assessed values of real properties.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080529 1 Requiring Activation of Closed Captions on Television ReceiversOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Article 44, Sections 4400 to 4407 to require the activation of closed captioning on television receivers intended for use by the general public and authorizing the imposition of civil penalties and/or criminal fines for violations of this requirement.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080698 1 Confirming the reappointment of Ann Blumlein Lazarus to the San Francisco Port CommissionMotionPassedMotion confirming the reappointment of Ann Blumlein Lazarus to the San Francisco Port Commission for a four-year term ending May 1, 2012.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
080799 1 Appointment- Veterans Affairs Commission- Stephen NoetzelMotionFailedMotion appointing Stephen Noetzel, term ending January 31, 2012, to the Veterans Affairs Commission.APPROVEDFail Action details Not available
080619 1 Providing for appointment rather than election of the City TreasurerCharter AmendmentFailedCharter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by adding Section 3.106, amending Sections 6.100, 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, and 14.103, and repealing Section 6.106, to provide for appointment rather than election of the City Treasurer, and set qualifications for the office of Treasurer.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
080620 1 Creating a Public Works Commission, setting its powers and duties; authorizing the Mayor to appoint the Director of Public WorksCharter AmendmentKilledCharter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by adding a new Section 4.121.5 and amending Sections 3.104, 4.130 and D3.750-4, to create a Public Works Commission and establish its powers and duties, and authorize the Mayor to appoint the Director of Public Works.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
080722 1 Committee of the Whole - Beilenson HearingHearingFiledHearing to consider the Department of Public Health's budget eliminating or reducing medical services.FILED  Action details Not available
080350 2 Enterprise Zone Tax Credit LawOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 906A of the Business and Tax Regulations Code to delete the requirement that a new job be created to obtain the Enterprise Zone Tax Credit after the effective date; to apply the credit to all newly hired Qualified Employees; to revise the definition of "Qualified Employee"; to conform the geographical boundaries of the San Francisco Enterprise Zone with the area approved by the State Department of Housing and Community Development; to delete an outdated reference to the Private Industry Council and to establish a sunset date.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080348 2 Enterprise Zone DesignationResolutionPassedResolution supporting California Enterprise Zone Designation for the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080833 1 Commending the Friends and Advocates of Crocker-Amazon and the Excelsior, the Precita Eyes Mural Center, and the Neighborhood Parks Council on the completion of the Crocker-Amazon Playground Mosaic Tile ProjectResolutionPassedResolution commending the Friends and Advocates of Crocker-Amazon and the Excelsior, the Precita Eyes Mural Center, and the Neighborhood Parks Council on the completion of the Crocker-Amazon Playground Mosaic Tile Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080834 1 70 day extension for Planning Commission review - Zoning Map ZN AmendmentResolutionPassedResolution extending by 70 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend Zoning Map ZN of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the use classification of Block 6969, Lot 11, located on the southwest corner of Mission and Seneca Streets, from RH-1 (Residential, One-Family) District to NC-3 (Moderate-Scale, Neighborhood Commercial) District; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistence with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080836 1 Application to California State Department of Housing and Community Development for BEGIN Program fundingResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the BEGIN Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; the execution of a designation agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; the execution of any related documents necessary to participate in the BEGIN Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080837 1 Honoring Belinda BellingerResolutionPassedResolution commending Belinda Bellinger for her service to the youth of San Francisco and wishing her well until she returns to our great city.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080838 1 Urging Congress to hold hearings on House Resolution 676ResolutionPassedResolution Urging the United States House of Representatives to begin hearings on House Resolution 676 – The United States National Health Insurance Act (Expanded and Improved Medicare for All) authored by Representative John Conyers, Jr. (D - MI).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080839 1 Requesting the City Attorney investigate the City's options to ensure skycaps and other service workers at SFO will retain their tipsResolutionPassedResolution requesting the City Attorney investigate the City’s options to ensure skycaps and other service workers at the San Francisco International Airport will retain their tips and work with the Los Angeles City Attorney.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080835 1 Authorizing the Department of the Environment to develop a proposal for an environmental education program based on the EcoMedia term sheetResolutionFiledResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to develop a proposal for an EcoZone environmental education program for San Francisco, based on the EcoMedia term sheet.REFERRED  Action details Not available
080827 2 To increase rates of Real Property Transfer Tax for sales in excess of $1 millionOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending Section 1102 of Article 12-C of the Business and Tax Regulations Code to increase the Real Property Transfer Tax rate from 0.75% to 1% if value or consideration for transfer exceeds $1 million but is less than or equal to $1.25 million, to 1.25% if value or consideration for transfer exceeds $1.25 million but is less than or equal to $1.75 million, to 1.5% if value or consideration for transfer exceeds $1.75 million but is less than or equal to $2 million, and to 1.75% if value or consideration for transfer exceeds $2 million.   Action details Not available
080872 1 Planning - Union Street Neighborhood Commercial District - Full-Service RestaurantsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Sections 725.1 and 725.42 of the Union Street Neighborhood Commercial District to provide for a limited number of new full-service restaurant uses that satisfy specific requirements and obtain conditional use authorization, making environmental findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
080878 1 Arrest and crime statistics for gang injunction safety zonesOrdinanceFiledOrdinance adding Section 2A.89 to the Administrative Code to require statistical reporting regarding arrests and crimes in and around safety zones created by permanent civil gang junctions, and making related findings.   Action details Not available
080879 1 Clarifying and consolidating reporting requirements; requiring electronic filingOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending sections 1.108, 1.112, 1.113, and 1.135 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, to clarify and consolidate campaign finance reporting requirements, and to expand electronic filing.   Action details Not available
080880 1 Recreation and Park Department - Event FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.22 to amend the fees for use of the parks for events.   Action details Not available
080881 1 Recreation and Park Department - Athletic Field FeesOrdinanceFailedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.36 to amend the Athletic Field Fees.   Action details Not available
080883 1 Zoning Map - Creating the New Mission-Harrington Special Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding new Section 780.3, creating the Mission-Harrington Special Use District, located at 4550 Mission Street at the intersection with Harrington Street; amending the Table at Section 712, to refer to this new Special Use District; amending the Zoning Maps Special Use District Map SU11, Zoning Map ZN11 and Height and Bulk Map HT11 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco, to refer to this new Special Use District; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
080886 1 Changing the name of the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services to the Department of TechnologyOrdinancePassedOrdinance changing the name of the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services to the Department of Technology, and amending San Francisco Administrative Code Sections 11.84, 11.85, 11.86, and 11.88, to implement the name change.   Action details Not available
080887 1 SFPD MOU for Loan of FBI VehiclesOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving a memorandum of understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for the loan of two Chevrolet Suburban vehicles from the FBI for use in San Francisco Police Department Tactical Company, and waiving the indemnification requirements of the San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter section 4.18 for this agreement, and approving the City indemnifying and holding the FBI harmless against claims arising from the activities of the City under the MOU.   Action details Not available
080873 1 Naming the alleys behind the 2200 block of Fillmore Street Goldberg LaneResolutionPassedResolution bestowing the new name of Goldberg Lane on the alleys behind the 2200 block of Fillmore Street, currently known as Unnamed Streets 110 and 111, in honor of the late Faye Goldberg.   Action details Not available
080874 1 Urging the State of California to repeal local preemption regarding pesticidesResolutionPassedResolution urging the State of California to repeal the local preemption ban which prohibits local jurisdictions from banning pesticides throughout their city and county limits.   Action details Not available
080875 1 Accept-Expend State Grant, Port Commission - $3,117,512ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,117,512 from the California Office of Homeland Security for security enhancements at the Port of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
080876 1 Recurring FY 2008-2009 State grant funds to the Department of Public HealthResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) for FY 2008-2009.   Action details Not available
080882 1 Lease of Real Property - 1449 Webster StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the lease of 3,900 sq. ft. at 1449 Webster Street for employment assistance programs.   Action details Not available
080884 1 Appointment, San Francisco Children and Families First Commission - Supervisor Carmen ChuResolutionPassedResolution appointing Supervisor Carmen Chu, term indefinite, to the San Francisco Children and Families First Commission   Action details Not available
080898 1 Commending Dennis Richmond on his 40 year career at KTVUResolutionPassedResolution commending Dennis Richmond on his 40 year career at KTVU.   Action details Not available
080899 1 Congratulating the opening of the Contemporary Jewish Museum on June 8, 2008ResolutionPassedResolution congratulating the opening of the Contemporary Jewish Museum in the City and County of San Francisco on June 8, 2008.   Action details Not available
080900 1 Commending Michael Lumpkin on 28 years of dedication to Frameline and the San Francisco International LGBT Film FestivalResolutionPassedResolution commending Michael Lumpkin on 28 years of dedication to Frameline and the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival.   Action details Not available
080901 1 Grant to fund a study through the HIV Prevention Section, Department of Public Health - $10,566ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to accept and expend Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $10,566 from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE), the primary contractor, with funds from the National Institutes of Health, to support a study entitled “Aripiprazole to Reduce Methamphetamine Use among MSM with HIV,” for the period of September 28, 2007 through July 31, 2008.   Action details Not available
080902 1 Grant to fund a study through the HIV Prevention Section, Department of Public Health - $12,680ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $12,680 from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE), the primary contractor, with funds from the National Institutes of Health, to support a study entitled “Aripiprazole Treatment for Methamphetamine Using MSM,“ for the period of August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2008.   Action details Not available
080903 1 In support of Senate Bill 1420 - Nutritional Information on Menus and Menu BoardsResolutionPassedResolution supporting Senate Bill 1420—Nutritional Information on Menus and Menu Boards.   Action details Not available
080904 1 Accept-expend federal-state pass through grant, Department of Economic and Workforce Development - $237,254ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Economic and Workforce Development to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $237,254 from the United States Department of Labor passed through the California Employment Development Department for workforce development activities.   Action details Not available
080905 1 Accept-expend private grant, Department of Economic and Workforce Development - $100,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Economic and Workforce Development to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund for workforce training.   Action details Not available
080855 1 Minimum Compensation Ordinance Rate for Fiscal Year 2008-2009HearingFiledHearing on Minimum Compensation Ordinance Rate for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. In accordance with 12P.3 (a)(1)(C)(iii) the Budget and Finance Committee of the Board shall hold a hearing before adoption of the budget to consider the report and whether there are alternative funding sources or prudent reductions in City expenses available to enable the City to pay the additional costs of the CPI increase for the upcoming fiscal year without jeopardizing City operations.   Action details Not available
080858 1 Conversion of affordable housing units to group housing units by Academy of Art UniversityHearingFiledHearing regarding the Academy of Art University converting to group housing, affordable rental housing in seventeen buildings in San Francisco to group housing, the preparation of its institutional master plan, and the environmental review of the institutional master plan prepared by the Academy of Art University.   Action details Not available
080859 1 Planning Department's procedures for enforcing the formula retail ordinanceHearingFiledHearing on the processes and procedures of the Planning Department for enforcing the formula retail ordinance and administering fines for businesses not in compliance.   Action details Not available
080860 1 Children's Services Allocation Plan 2007-2010HearingFiledHearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Children's Services Allocation Plan 2007-2010.   Action details Not available
080861 1 Bike Plan InjunctionHearingFiledHearing with the Planning Department, Municipal Transportation Agency and the City Attorney's Office to discuss the Bike Plan injunction which has prevented implementation of the City's bike plan, and to discuss bike safety issues.   Action details Not available
080862 1 Animal Welfare PolicyHearingFiledHearing to discuss animal welfare policy at the Department of Animal Care and Control and other nonprofit and private agencies.   Action details Not available
080863 1 Funding for the deployment of the United States Armed Forces in IraqHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed initiative declaration of policy to be submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters at the November 4, 2008 election entitled "Declaration of Policy concerning the funding for the deployment of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq".   Action details Not available
080864 1 Treatment on Demand ActHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed initiative ordinance to be submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters at the November 4, 2008 election entitled "Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 19A.23 create the Treatment on Demand Act".   Action details Not available
080865 1 Installation of PG&E "Smart Meters" in the City and County of San FranciscoHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed initiative ordinance to be submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters at the November 4, 2008 election entitled "Installation of PG&E "Smart Meters" in the City and County of San Francisco".   Action details Not available
080866 1 Appropriating $1,500,000 for Mental Health Trauma Recovery ServicesHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed initiative ordinance to be submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters at the November 4, 2008 election entitled "Ordinance appropriating $1,500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Health, Mental Health Services, to fund Mental Health Trauma Recovery Services".   Action details Not available
080867 1 Planning - Conditional Use Requirement for Steam or Fossil-Fueled Power Plants in M-1 and M-2 Zoning DistrictsHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed initiative ordinance to be submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters at the November 4, 2008 election entitled "Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 226 to require that steam or fossil-fueled power plants in M-1 and M-2 zoning districts obtain conditional use authorization, adding Section 226.1 requiring additional findings, making environmental findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1".   Action details Not available
080868 1 San Francisco Transportation AuthorityHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed initiative ordinance to be submitted by the Mayor to the voters at the November 4, 2008 election entitled "Ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Section 1404 to change the composition of the San Francisco Transportation Authority, and to declare it City policy that the Authority: maximize efficiency by having staff functions for the Transportation Authority performed, to the extent practicable, by agencies and departments of the City and County; maximize fiscal accountability by obtaining expert financial review before adoption of Authority budgets; and, maximize public accountability by adopting the ethics and public records laws that apply to the City and County".   Action details Not available
080869 1 Policy regarding budget set-asidesHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed initiative ordinance to be submitted by the Mayor to the voters at the November 4, 2008 election entitled "Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 3.26, to establish as official City policy that the voters will not approve new set-asides or other mandated levels of spending without identifying a new funding source for the program, and that the duration and any annual growth in the set-aside or mandated level of spending be limited, and amending the San Francisco Municipal Elections Code by adding Section 521, to require that the voter information pamphlet include a specific Controller's analysis of the fiscal impact of a proposed new set-aside".   Action details Not available
080870 1 Community Justice CenterHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed initiative ordinance to be submitted by the Mayor to the voters at the November 4, 2008 election entitled "Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 30, Section 30.1, to authorize the creation of the San Francisco Community Justice Center in collaboration with the Superior Court, to address crimes that negatively impact the quality of life of those living and working in the Tenderloin, South of Market, Civic Center, and Union Square neighborhoods. The Center is authorized to use proven tools to encourage misdemeanor and nonviolent felony offenders to get judicial adjudication and social services in one location with the intent to improve the neighborhood. Following extensive review and community input, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Property to enter into a lease, sublease or other property-related agreement to house the City services provided in connection with the Center, authorizes various tenant improvements, appropriates funding for the Center for fiscal year 2008-2009, and authorizes additional actio   Action details Not available
080871 1 Payroll Expense TaxHearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed initiative ordinance to be submitted by the Mayor to the voters at the November 4, 2008 election entitled "Ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending: (1) Section 903.1 to reduce the Payroll Expense Tax rate from 1.5% to 1.0% for businesses whose taxable payroll expense exceeds $250,000 but is less than or equal to $400,000; and (2) Section 905-A to increase the Small Business Tax Exemption to include all taxpayers whose taxable payroll expense is $250,000 or less".   Action details Not available
080877 1 Transfer of Function of DepartmentsHearingFiledHearing on notice of Transfer of Function of Departments pursuant to Charter Section 4.132.   Action details Not available
080648 1 San Francisco Clean Energy ActCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County by amending Sections 8B.120, 8B.123, and 9.107, and adding Sections 8B.128 through 8B.131, to: (i) address the crisis of global climate change by moving San Francisco from fossil fuels to clean, sustainable energy production, (ii) ensure environmentally sustainable and affordable electric supplies for residents, businesses, and City departments, (iii) require the Public Utilities Commission to determine the most effective means of providing clean, sustainable, reliable and reasonably-priced electric service to San Francisco residents, businesses and City departments, and (iv) establish an Independent Ratepayer Advocate to represent the interests of San Franciscans that purchase utility services from the City by evaluating and making recommendations on utility rate proposals prepared by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission under Charter section 8B.125.   Action details Not available
080821 2 Residential Rent Ordinance, defining and prohibiting tenant harassment and providing remedies of rent reduction, criminal and civil penaltiesMotionPassedMotion ordering submitted to the voters an ordinance concerning tenant rights and remedies against harassment under the City's residential rent ordinance, at an election to be held on November 4, 2008.   Action details Not available
080885 1 Appointment, Board of Appeals - Rafael MandlemanMotionPassedMotion approving Board of Supervisors President Peskin’s appointment of Rafael Mandleman to the Board of Appeals for the unexpired balance of the term ending July 1, 2010.   Action details Not available