Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/18/2002 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
Regular meeting
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020244 1 Lease Agreement - Breda Transportation, Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution approving a lease agreement with Breda Transportation, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco operating by and through the San Francisco Port Commission for shed space, loading dock space and office space at Pier 80, San Francisco, California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
011741 1 Catastrophic Sick Leave OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing Section 16.9-29 of the San Francisco Administrative Code and replacing it with new Section 16.9-29A to authorize the transfer of vacation and sick leave credits to a pool of catastrophically ill employees and to individual catastrophically ill employees, and adding new Section 16.9-29B to authorize the transfer of vacation credits to individual employees with catastrophically ill family members.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
011875 4 Amendments to Conflict of Interest CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article III, Chapter 1 of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding Sections 3.1-168, 3.1-218, 3.1-423 and 3.1-424, amending Sections 3.1-109, 3.1-110, 3.1-170, 3.1-175, 3.1-215, 3.1-365, 3.1-410 and 3.1-435, and repealing Section 3.1-355 to update the list of designated officials who must file financial disclosure statements and to modify the applicable disclosure requirements.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
012088 2 AppointmentMotionFiledMotion appointing Michael Garcia, term to be determined, to the Ethics Commission.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
001262 5 Inclusionary Affordable Housing ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code to amend the variance provisions of Section 305, to add Sections 315 to 315.9 to establish requirements for all residential developments of 10 units or more to provide inclusionary housing units, and making findings.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
001262 6 Inclusionary Affordable Housing ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code to amend the variance provisions of Section 305, to add Sections 315 to 315.9 to establish requirements for all residential developments of 10 units or more to provide inclusionary housing units, and making findings.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
001262 7 Inclusionary Affordable Housing ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code to amend the variance provisions of Section 305, to add Sections 315 to 315.9 to establish requirements for all residential developments of 10 units or more to provide inclusionary housing units, and making findings.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
001262 8 Inclusionary Affordable Housing ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code to amend the variance provisions of Section 305, to add Sections 315 to 315.9 to establish requirements for all residential developments of 10 units or more to provide inclusionary housing units, and making findings.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
020051 3 Amending Article 2.4 of the Public Works Code and Sections 10-100.230 and 11.9 of the Administrative Code Concerning Excavation in the Public Right-of-Way; Proposed Increases in Certain FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 2.4.2, 2.4.4, 2.4.10, 2.4.20.1, 2.4.20.2, 2.4.20.3, 2.4.23, 2.4.40, 2.4.41, 2.4.42, 2.4.45, 2.4.46, 2.4.50, 2.4.53, 2.4.55, 2.4.70, 2.4.80, 2.4.81, 2.4.83, and 2.4.85 of Article 2.4 of the Public Works Code, adding Sections 2.4.20.4 to Article 2.4 of the Public Works Code, and amending Sections 10.100-230 and 11.9 of the Administrative Code to modify and adopt new definitions; modify and adopt new procedures for permit application submission, permit conditions, and permit modifications; modify fees for administration of permit applications and inspection of excavations; provide for a report to the Board of Supervisors about such fees; create a process for inspection fee refunds; modify procedures for assessing penalties; establish a utility conditions permit fee; and make technical conforming amendments.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
020133 2 Funding to improve services of the Street Construction Coordination CenterOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $66,255 from Excavation Fees to increase services of the Street Construction Coordination Center for the Public Works Department for fiscal year 2001-02.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
020134 2 Public EmploymentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 171-01 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2001/02) reflecting the creation of four positions at the Department of Public Works.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
020246 1 Safety RetirementResolutionPassedResolution implementing MOU provision and authorizing an amendment to correct an error in the contract between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
160062 1 Women's History MonthHearingFiledWomen's History Month Recognition Ceremony.FILED  Action details Not available
020321 1 Existing LitigationMotionPassedMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuits involving challenges to the City's Minority/Women/Local Business Utilization Program: Coral Construction, Inc. v. San Francisco San Francisco Superior Court No. 319549 Date Filed: 9/12/00 San Francisco v. Scott Santa Clara County Superior Court, No. 787-323 Date Filed: 9/21/99APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
020321 1 Existing LitigationMotionPassedMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding the following lawsuits involving challenges to the City's Minority/Women/Local Business Utilization Program: Coral Construction, Inc. v. San Francisco San Francisco Superior Court No. 319549 Date Filed: 9/12/00 San Francisco v. Scott Santa Clara County Superior Court, No. 787-323 Date Filed: 9/21/99   Action details Not available
020394 1 Commend - Delancey Street FoundationResolutionPassedResolution commending Delancey Street Foundation on their 30-year anniversary of service to the community.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020421 1 Positive Pedaler DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring March 20, 2002 "Positive Pedaler Day" in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020422 1 SFSKIDS.com DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring March 14, 2002 "SFSKIDS.com Day" in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020425 1 Senate Bill 1528ResolutionPassedResolution urging the State Legislature to adopt Senate Bill 1528 introduced by Senator Edward Vincent, relating to an act to amend Section 22435.7 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to shopping carts.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020428 1 Commend - Youth Leadership InstituteResolutionPassedResolution commending the Youth Leadership Institute on its 10th Anniversary.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020429 1 Commend - Out in the ColdResolutionPassedResolution commending the directors, producers and sponsors of "Out in the Cold," a documentary film about runaway gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth in America.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020433 1 Commend - Miss Teen ChinatownResolutionPassedResolution commending the Miss Teen Chinatown Contest on April 6, 2002.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020396 1 Final Map for a 11 Unit Mixed Use Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 3365 20th Street, a Mixed Use Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 33, Assessor's Block No. 3611, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
020397 1 SF Youth Commission and two City staff members attendance at the Global Youth Service Day event in TaiwanMotionPassedMotion authorizing the attendance of three members of the San Francisco Youth Commission, and two City staff members, at the April 26-28, 2002, Global Youth Service Day event in Taiwan.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
020403 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
020423 1 Audit, Affordable Housing and Homeownership Bond ProgramMotionPassedMotion directing the Budget Analyst to prepare an audit of the $100 Million authorized by the voters in November of 1996 under the Affordable Housing and Homeownership Bond Program, otherwise known as Proposition A.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
020436 1 Budget Analyst Review of November 1996's Proposition AMotionPassedMotion requesting that the Budget Analyst undertake an expedited review of November 1996's Proposition A by auditing already expended and/or committed funds.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
020376 1 Performance Audit ScheduleMotionPassedMotion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and county departments.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
020376 2 Performance Audit ScheduleMotionPassedMotion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and county departments.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
020376 3 Performance Audit ScheduleMotionPassedMotion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and county departments.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
020417 1 SEIU Local 1877 JanitorsResolutionPassedResolution urging San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to retain approximately 50 SEIU Local 1877 janitors responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of SFO parking garages.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020426 1 Appointment - Regional Aviation Work GroupResolutionPassedResolution appointing Supervisor Jake McGoldrick to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sponsored Regional Aviation Work Group, and appointing Supervisor Aaron Peskin as his alternate. This Work Group will advise the FAA Office of System Capacity with a comprehensive assessment of commercial air traffic routes and procedures and resulting environmental effects on the Bay Area.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020427 1 Dept. of Elections to Rectify ShortcomingsResolutionPassedResolution directing the Department of Elections to rectify shortcomings in the Electoral Process made evident in the March 5 Primary Elections, and to report its plans and timetable for rectification of these shortcomings to the Board of Supervisors.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020435 1 Budget Analyst - Best Practices for Issuance of Debt for Capital ImprovementsMotionPassedMotion directing the Board of Supervisors Budget Analyst, in conjunction with the Office of the Legislative Analyst and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission ("PUC"), to review the best practices for financing large capital improvement projects at municipal utilities in the State of California and at state agencies performing similar utility construction projects; directing the Budget Analyst, in consultation with the Mayor's Office of Public Finance and the PUC, to interview analysts at bond rating agencies to determine the outlook for PUC bond ratings for the Water and Clean Water enterprises, and to determine recommended steps to improve bond ratings for the water and sewer enterprises; directing the Budget Analyst to calculate potential savings in potential interest payments for the PUC's proposed capital improvement program if bond ratings for the Water and Clean Water enterprises increase to their former levels; and directing the Budget Analyst to report back to the Board of Supervisors by May 31, 2002.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
020435 2 Budget Analyst - Best Practices for Issuance of Debt for Capital ImprovementsMotionPassedMotion directing the Board of Supervisors Budget Analyst, in conjunction with the Office of the Legislative Analyst and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission ("PUC"), to review the best practices for financing large capital improvement projects at municipal utilities in the State of California and at state agencies performing similar utility construction projects; directing the Budget Analyst, in consultation with the Mayor's Office of Public Finance and the PUC, to interview analysts at bond rating agencies to determine the outlook for PUC bond ratings for the Water and Clean Water enterprises, and to determine recommended steps to improve bond ratings for the water and sewer enterprises; directing the Budget Analyst to calculate potential savings in potential interest payments for the PUC's proposed capital improvement program if bond ratings for the Water and Clean Water enterprises increase to their former levels; and directing the Budget Analyst to report back to the Board of Supervisors by May 31, 2002.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
011575 2 Rent Ordinance AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Rent Ordinance (Administrative Code Chapter 37, Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance) by amending Sections 37.9, 37.9B and 37.10A to provide additional protections to tenants, and to conform to state law regarding misdemeanor violations, as follows: (1) Require the Rent Board to record owner move-in eviction notices with the County Recorder; (2) Require eviction notices to be in writing and filed with the Rent Board; (3) Subject vacated units to the future use restrictions stated in the Rent Ordinance, regardless of any agreement made between the landlord and the vacating tenant; (4) Require a tenant to be represented by independent counsel in a court-supervised settlement agreement, in order to waive any tenant rights under the Rent Ordinance; (5) Prohibit settlement agreement clauses that bar an evicted tenant from cooperation with a governmental investigation or proceeding; (6) Require the seller of a property to give written notice to the buyer disclosing the legal ground(s) for the termination of the tenancy for each residenti   Action details Not available
020197 2 Golf FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 10, Article XIII of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-256 thereto, establishing a San Francisco Recreation and Parks Golf Fund.   Action details Not available
020443 1 Requirements for Automatic Sprinklers in Residential HotelsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Fire Code Section 9001.1.3 and the San Francisco Housing Code Section 904 to adopt additional requirements regarding installation of automatic sprinkler systems in residential hotels, as defined in the ordinance; providing findings as to local conditions pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code.   Action details Not available
020444 1 Secondary 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 secondary unit limited to 750 square feet of gross floor area on a lot within 1250 feet of a Primary Transit Street or Transit Center 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 and to prohibit the owner from legalizing an illegal unit pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance; by amending Sections 135(d), Table 151 of Section 151 and 307(g) to establish the amount of open space and parking required for these secondary units; and by amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by adding Section 308.5.1 to prohibit issuance of a residential parking permit to the occupant of a secondary unit; adopting findings.   Action details Not available
020445 1 Sale of Real PropertyResolutionFiledResolution authorizing and approving the transfer of the real property located in the City of San Francisco by and between the City and County of San Francisco, for the Department of Public Health, as Seller, and Visitacion Valley Community Center, Inc., as Buyer; authorizing and approving the conveyance of the real property located at Assessor's Block 6237, Lots 009 through 013, commonly known as 50 Raymond Avenue; adopting findings that such conveyance is consistent with the City's General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and adopting findings that such conveyance is categorically exempt from compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.   Action details Not available
020446 1 Mission District Interim ControlsResolutionPassedResolution amending the Mission District Interim Controls by amending subsection (a) to allow a "community service" office use in areas zoned M-1 and M-2 in the area bounded by Guerrero Street, Cesar Chavez Street, Potrero Avenue and the Central Freeway and to amend the definition of "community service" to include a nonprofit labor organization.   Action details Not available
020447 1 Congestion Pricing ProgramResolutionPassedResolution urging the Legislature of the State of California or, in the alternative, the nine Bay area counties that compose the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to pass legislation establishing a congestion pricing program for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.   Action details Not available
020448 1 California Debt Limit Allocation CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution authorizing an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee to permit the issuance of Mortgage Credit Certificates.   Action details Not available
020449 1 April 2002 IHSS Public Authority Awareness MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring April 2002, IHSS Public Authority Awareness and Registration for Services of Latino Consumers and Worker Opportunities Month.   Action details Not available
020450 1 March 2002 Professional Social Work MonthResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming the Month of March 2002 Professional Social Work Month and further to call upon all Californians to join with the social work profession in support of appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities designed to achieve its goals.   Action details Not available
020451 1 Honoring Deputy Sheriff Kenneth HarrisonResolutionPassedResolution honoring Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Harrison for successfully completing his satellite assignment at City Hall and furthermore proclaiming March 18, 2002 Deputy Kenneth Harrison Day in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
020452 1 National and State Housing EffortsResolutionPassedResolution supporting national and state housing efforts identified at the San Francisco Summit on Homelessness, and urging swift action.   Action details Not available
020453 1 Proposition B Implementation Plan DateResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to complete its implementation plan of Propositions B and H by April 15, 2002.   Action details Not available
020454 1 Passage of SB 1856ResolutionPassedResolution urging the California State Legislature to pass SB 1856, the California High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act of 2002.   Action details Not available
020455 1 Musee MecaniqueResolutionPassedResolution urging the National Park Service to find a sufficient alternative location for Musee Mecanique until renovations are complete at the Cliff House.   Action details Not available
020456 1 Commend - Phoenix StreetsResolutionPassedResolution commending San Francisco Deputy Public Defender Phoenix Streets.   Action details Not available
020457 1 Commend - Lake Merced StakeholdersResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, the City of Daly City, the Olympic Club, the Lake Merced Golf and County Club, and the San Francisco Golf Club for their work in finalizing landmark agreements that have set in motion a plan to restore Lake Merced.   Action details Not available
020458 1 Commend - Delancey Street FoundationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Delancey Street Foundation on its 30th anniversary and commending Executive Director Mimi Silbert on the occasion of her 60th birthday.   Action details Not available
020459 1 Commend - National Professional Social Workers MonthResolutionPassedResolution commending the recognition of National Professional Social Worker Month.   Action details Not available
020460 1 Commend - J. Weldon SmithResolutionPassedResolution commending J. Weldon Smith on his retirement after serving 15 years as Director of the Museum of Craft and Folk Art.   Action details Not available
020286 2 State grant for renovation of Harding Park and Fleming Golf CoursesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend State grant funds under the Per Capita Grant Program, in the amount of $8,111,000, and under the Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program Block Grant, in the amount of $5,016,627, from the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that such action is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
020201 2 PGA Tour Championship at Harding Park Golf CourseResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing a Master Tournament Agreement with PGA Tour, Inc., for the use of Harding Park Golf Course for the PGA Tour Championship Tournament.   Action details Not available
020461 1 Draft 311 and Customer Relationship Management ProposalHearingFiledHearing to discuss the draft copy of the 311 and Customer Relationship Management Proposal as presented by the Emergency Communications Department and the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services.   Action details Not available
020462 1 Area Median Income StatisticsHearingFiledHearing related to Area Median Income statistics produced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of determining qualifications for federal, state, and local housing programs; the inaccuracy of these statistics in illustrating accurate income levels in San Francisco; and whether the City and County of San Francisco can better set area median income levels for use in determining income qualifications of housing programs.   Action details Not available
020463 1 Extending Budget Analyst agreement for two years (through 2005)MotionPassedMotion amending the Agreement for Professional Budget Analyst Services between the City and County of San Francisco and Stanton W. Jones and Associates; Debra A. Newman; Rodriguez, Perez, Delgado & Company Certified Public Accountants; Harvey M. Rose Accountancy Corporation Certified Public Accountants; and Louie & Wong LLP Certified Public Accountants ("A Joint Venture") by extending the Agreement for an additional two years (January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005) with two additional two-year extensions being given to the City (for a total possible term extension of six years, through December 31, 2009), at an annual cost of $2,090,339, as may be adjusted annually.   Action details Not available
020323 1 Amending 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, 2002 whichever is later.   Action details Not available
020390 1 Administrative Code Revision: Health Service SystemOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 16, Article XV, of Part 1 of the San Francisco Municipal (Administrative) Code by amending Section 16.703 regarding Board approval of Health Service System Plans and Contribution Rates.   Action details Not available
020388 1 Contracting out Janitorial ServicesResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller's certification that janitorial services can be practically performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar services performed by City and County employees.   Action details Not available
020400 1 Grant - Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS)ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $400,000 from the San Francisco Housing Authority to provide construction related apprenticeship activities to San Franciscans residing in San Francisco Housing Authority developments.   Action details Not available
020395 1 Gift - SF Public LibraryResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $150,100 from the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library for the Ocean View Art Project and for the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center.   Action details Not available
020392 1 Webpage Enhancement and Maintenance for the Board of SupervisorsMotionPassedMotion amending Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adding Rule 6.22, which will direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to provide and maintain enhancements to the Webpage of the Board of Supervisors, and allow individual Supervisors privately to maintain a linked Webpage to be used in furtherance of the conduct of the City's business.   Action details Not available