Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/17/2005 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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041570 2 Conflict of Interest Code AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 1 of Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 3.1-109, 3.1-110, 3.1-120, 3.1-140, 3.1-145, 3.1-150, 3.1-155, 3.1-170, 3.1-175, 3.1-195, 3.1-205, 3.1-218, 3.1-230, 3.1-245, 3.1-265, 3.1-270, 3.1-275, 3.1-280, 3.1-285, 3.1-310, 3.1-315, 3.1-325, 3.1-335, 3.1-340, 3.1-345, 3.1-350, 3.1-365, 3.1-375, 3.1-390, 3.1-395, 3.1-410, 3.1-420, 3.1-430, 3.1-435, and 3.1-440; deleting sections 3.1-255 and 3.1-268; and adding section 3.1-222 to update the list of designated employees who must file financial disclosure statements and to modify the applicable disclosure categories.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050434 2 Establishing Graffiti Violation Rewards and Clarifying Uses of Littering and Nuisance Reward Fund MoniesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 10.100-234, the Public Works Littering and Nuisance Violation Reward Fund, to reward persons who have provided information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons under California Penal Code Sec. 594 for graffiti vandalism and to clarify uses of fund where a reward is inapplicable or unclaimed.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050643 1 Extension of San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Advisory Committee's operations for one yearOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 2A.166 of the San Francisco Administrative Code in order to extend the operations of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Advisory Committee for one year, until June 1, 2006.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050548 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - ARCO et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, against The Hertz Corporation and BP/Atlantic Richfield, for the payment to the Airport of environmental clean-up costs with regard to City and County of San Francisco v. ARCO et al., Case No. C-97-2965 MMC (N.D. Cal).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050567 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Tamyra D'IppolitoOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tamyra D'Ippolito against the City and County of San Francisco for $35,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 23, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 323-130; entitled Tamyra D'Ippolito, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050568 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Bryan KetronOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Bryan Ketron against the City and County of San Francisco for $57,500 and the lawsuit filed by Alisa Vincent against the City and County of San Francisco for $25,000; the cases have been consolidated under Bryan Ketron v. City and County of San Francisco, et al., Superior Court , Case No. 414-357. The Ketron lawsuit was filed on November 4, 2002 in Superior Court, Case No. 414-357 the Vincent lawsuit was filed on March 21, 2003 in Superior Court, Case No. 418-577.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050571 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Teri SmithOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Teri Smith against the City and County of San Francisco for an agreement to spend an amount not to exceed $1,100,000.00 to make certain disability access improvements at the San Francisco Zoo; the lawsuit was filed on June 19, 2002 in US District Court (Case No C02-2936 PJH).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050582 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving settlement of litigation by Pacific Gas and Electric Company against City and County of San Francisco for $3,000.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050657 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Nicholas HolleyOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nicholas Holley against the City and County of San Francisco for the payment of $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 23, 2004, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 428-216; entitled Nicholas Holley v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050764 1 Adopting findings related to affirming the categorical exemption for 1 La Avanzada Avenue (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue)MotionPassedMotion adopting findings affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue) project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050350 1 Appropriate funds to pay for litigation fees associated with the Residential Hotel Unit Conversion/Demolition Ordinance for FY2004-05OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $300,000 from the Residential Preservation Fund Account, within the Building Inspection Fund’s Repair & Demolition subfund, to pay for litigation fees associated with the defense of the Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
050681 2 Bond Sale of Branch Library General Obligation BondsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $34,000,000 City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Branch Library Facilities Improvement Bonds, 2000), Series 2005G; prescribing the form and terms of said bonds; authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of official notice of sale and notice of intention to sell bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050735 1 Appropriate bond sale proceeds from the sale of 2000 Branch Library Improvement Program Bond - 3rd Series to fund the improvement and construction of San Francisco Public Library facilitiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating, and placing on reserve, $35,801,823 of bond sale proceeds from the 2000 Branch Library Improvement Program Bond – 3rd Series to fund the improvement and construction of San Francisco Public Library facilities for current fiscal year 2004-05.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
050680 1 Bond Sale of Zoo Facilities BondsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $7,505,000 City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Zoo Facilities Bonds, 1997), Series 2005H; prescribing the form and terms of said bonds; authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of official notice of sale and notice of intention to sell bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050736 1 Appropriate General Obligation Bond sale proceeds to fund the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of San Francisco Zoo facilities and propertiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating, and placing on reserve, $7,505,000 in General Obligation Bond sale proceeds to fund the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of San Francisco Zoo facilities, properties and all other works (as part of 1997 Proposition C) for current fiscal year 2004-05.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
050619 1 Accept and Expend Federal Grant Funds Under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend grant funds in a total amount of $20,066,423 from the Federal Aviation Administration: $6,066,423 (A.I.P 28, Project No. 3-06-0221-28); $8,250,000 (A.I.P 31, Project No. 3-06-0221-31), and $5,750,000 (A.I.P 32, Project No. 3-06-0221-32) for Airport standard and security improvements.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050676 1 Accept - Expend State Grant - S.F. LibraryResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend funds in the amount of $5,958,841 from the state Office of Library Construction from funds made available under the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 for the renovation and expansion of the Richmond/ Senator Milton Marks Branch Library.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050694 1 Accept - Expend State Grant - S.F. LibraryResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend funds in the amount of $3,751,943 from the state Office of Library Construction from funds made available under the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 for the construction of the new Ingleside Branch Library.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050745 1 Water RatesOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving revised schedule of rates to be charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for water service to its retail customers inside and outside the City and County of San Francisco.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
050724 1 Zoning Map Amendment in connection with the Alabama and 18th Streets Affordable Housing Special Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Sectional Zoning Map No. 7SU of the San Francisco Planning Code to incorporate the Alabama and 18th Streets Affordable Housing Special Use District as being applicable to the block bounded by 18th, 19th, Alabama, and Florida Streets (Assessor’s Block 4021, Lot 001); adopting findings.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
050725 1 Alabama and 18th Streets Affordable Housing Special Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.27 to create the Alabama and 18th Streets Affordable Housing Special Use District applicable to the block bounded by 18th, 19th, Alabama, and Florida Streets (Assessor’s Block 4021, Lot 001); adopting findings.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
041741 2 Castro Street and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial Districts – Exemption of certain entertainment permits from the conditional use processOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 715.48 and Section 721.48 to provide that existing bars in the Castro Street and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial Districts will be allowed to apply for and receive a place of entertainment permit from the Entertainment Commission without obtaining conditional use authorization from the Planning Commission if they can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Entertainment Commission that they have been in regular operation as an entertainment use prior to January 1, 2004; adopting findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
050352 1 Supporting State Legislation AB 781ResolutionPassedResolution urging the California State Legislature to approve Assembly Bill 781, introduced by Assemblyman Mark Leno.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050776 1 Hearing - 6 Month Extension of Interim Moratorium on Medical Canabis DispensariesHearingFiledHearing to consider the possible adoption of an urgency ordinance approving a 6 month extension of the interim zoning moratorium throughout the City on clubs or dispensaries where marijuana is grown, purchased or distributed with a medical recommendation and making required findings, including findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
050773 2 Zoning - 6 Month Extension of Interim Moratorium on Medical Cannabis DispensariesOrdinancePassedUrgency ordinance approving a 6-month extension of the interim zoning moratorium throughout the City on clubs or dispensaries where marijuana is grown, purchased or distributed with a medical recommendation and making required findings, including findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050664 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review for 2506 Union StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated March 14, 2005 (Case No. 2004.1201E), exempting from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e) and 15331, the proposal to demolish the one-story garage located in the front setback area and add an approximately 1,953-square foot horizontal addition in the rear of the single-family building. The proposed addition would result in an approximately 5,876-square foot, two-story over garage single-family residential structure. The height of the structure would not change. The proposed alteration would include major interior alterations and a new two-car tandem-parking garage in the basement of the existing structure. The project would provide the required 45% rear yard requirement, which is approximately 34'-9". The existing building on the project site was constructed around 1898 and is listed in HERE TODAY, and as such, is considered an historical resource under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The existing building is also listed in the 1976 Architectural SurvHEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
050665 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 2506 Union StreetMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 2506 Union Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050666 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 2506 Union StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 2506 Union Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
050667 1 Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 2506 Union StreetMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 2506 Union Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050658 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review for 755 22nd AvenueHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated September 20, 2004, Case No. 2004.0338DDD, (Building Permit Application No. 2003.09.29.6087S), exempting from environmental review under Section 101.1, the proposal to construct a 3-story horizontal addition at the rear of the 3-story structure and to add a dwelling unit at the ground floor level as reviewed by the Commission on September 9, 2004. Planning Commission failed to pass a motion, therefore the item was approved as proposed. The project is located at 755 22nd Street, Lot 14 in Assessor’s Block 1665. (Appellants: Camille Hamilton and David R. Pating).HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
050660 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 755 22nd AvenueMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 755 22nd Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
050659 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 755 22nd AvenueMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 755 22nd Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050661 1 Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 755 22nd AvenueMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 755 22nd Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050682 1 Bond Sale of California Academy of Sciences Improvement BondsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $79,370,000 General Obligation Bonds (California Academy of Sciences Improvement Bonds, 2000), Series 2005E; prescribing the form and terms of said bonds; authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of official notice of sale and notice of intention to sell bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050732 1 Steinhart Aquarium General Obligation Bond IssuanceResolutionPassedResolution providing for the issuance of not to exceed $29,245,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Steinhart Aquarium Improvement Bonds, 1995); authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the levy of a tax to pay the principal and interest thereof; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050733 1 Bond Sale of Steinhart Aquarium Improvement BondsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $29,245,000 General Obligation Bonds (Steinhart Aquarium Improvement Bonds, 1995), Series 2005F; prescribing the form and terms of said bonds; authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of official notice of sale and notice of intention to sell bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050734 1 Appropriate bond sale proceeds from the 1995 Steinhart Aquarium Bond and 2nd series sale of the 2000 Academy Facility Improvement Bond to fund the reconstruction, renovation and other construction for the California Academy of SciencesOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating, and placing on reserve, $29,245,000 of 1995 Steinhart Aquarium (Series - 2005) and $79,370,000 of 2000 Academy of Sciences (2nd Series – 2005) bond sales proceeds, for a total of $108,615,000, to fund the reconstruction, renovation and other construction for California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park for current fiscal year 2004-05.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
050596 1 Traffic Regulation - Galvez Street between Newhall Street and Bayview Plaza Shopping CenterResolutionPassedResolution enacting temporary "Street Closed to Vehicular Traffic" regulation on Galvez Street between Newhall Street and Bayview Plaza Shopping Center from 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. on every Saturday between May 21, 2005 through December 10, 2005.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050693 2 Temporary Sidewalk OccupancyResolutionPassedResolution allowing for occupancy of a portion of the sidewalk on the east side of Fillmore between Chestnut and Bay street from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on every Saturday between May 28, 2005 through October 29, 2005.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050674 2 Liquor License, 25 Maiden LaneResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 48 on sale general public premises liquor license to Cornerstone Restaurant Group LLC, for the business located at 25 Maiden Lane, 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
050821 1 Emergency Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program - May 24, 2005, Committee of the WholeMotionPassedMotion for the Board of Supervisors to convene as a committee of the whole on May 24, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. to accept public testimony concerning the possible adoption of an emergency ordinance reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program set forth in Chapter 14A of the San Francisco Administrative Code; suspending Chapter 12D.A; providing for data collection to ensure nondiscrimination in City contracting; and adopting a declaration of emergency.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050831 1 Rescind FDA Sperm Donor RecommendationsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind its policy recommendations for anonymous sperm donors which bar gay and bisexual men from being prospective donors, and further urging the FDA to adopt community recommendations to institute a non-discriminatory policy based on sexual behavior rather than sexual orientation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050832 1 Nurses Day - May 12, 2005ResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 12, 2005 as “Nurses Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050833 1 Ninth Taiwanese Cultural FestivalResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the Ninth Taiwanese Cultural Festival in San Francisco and commending the Taiwanese American Federation of Northern California and its many volunteers on this 21st day of May, 2005, for contributing to the recognition of Taiwanese Americans in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050834 1 Classified Employees WeekResolutionPassedResolution supporting the negotiations in good faith between Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) to ensure classified employees are adequately honored and appreciated for the invaluable service they provide to the children of San Francisco and further honoring and recognizing May 15 through May 21, 2005 as Classified Employees Week.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050835 1 AB 1612-Cigarette Pollution and Litter Prevention Act of 2005ResolutionPassedResolution in support of AB 1612, the Cigarette Pollution and Litter Prevention Act of 2005, by the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050836 1 Commending Joe MatrangaResolutionPassedResolution commending Joe Matranga on the celebration of his 21 years of service to The City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050837 1 Mural Awareness MonthResolutionPassedResolution recognizing May 2005 as “Mural Awareness Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050839 1 Supporting H.R. 1712 and S 880ResolutionPassedResolution supporting H.R. 1712 and S880 which intends to expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050840 1 San Francisco Nature Education DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 20, 2005 as San Francisco Nature Education Day.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050841 1 Commending the Women of Sister's TeaResolutionPassedResolution commending the Women Extraordinary awardees of the Sister’s Tea.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050842 1 Extending the Asthma Task Force to June 30, 2008ResolutionPassedResolution extending the Asthma Task Force to June 30, 2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050843 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - 2005 After-School Snack Pilot ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $196,453 from the United States Department of Agriculture for the 2005 After-School Snack Pilot Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050844 1 Accept-Expend Grant Awarded to the San Francisco Department of the Environment by Golden Gate University School of Law, Environmental Law and Justice ClinicResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $23,000 from the Environmental Law and Justice Clinic of the Golden Gate University School of Law for administrative and outreach services relating to a Clean Air Act educational workshop and an Environmental Justice conference to bring together governmental agencies, community groups, activists and academic institutions.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050845 1 Supporting Conscientious Objection to the Iraq War and OccupationResolutionPassedResolution supporting Conscientious Objection to the Iraq War and Occupation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050846 1 Opposing Special ElectionResolutionPassedResolution opposing Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposal for a special election.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050847 1 Grant to develop and implement a local infrastructure to augment the current activities of the S.F. Childhood Lead Prevention ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $52,550 from the State Department of Health Services (SDHS) Lead Hazard Reduction Compliance and Enforcement Program, to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds, and to add one 0.1 position funded through this grant; for the period of July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050848 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Department of Public WorksResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant of federal Surface Transportation funds in the amount of $2,000,000 through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transportation for Livable Communities Program for Broadway Streetscape Improvements Project, Phase II, and stating the assurance of the San Francisco Department of Public Works to complete the project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050815 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
050760 1 Final Map for a 6 Unit Residential Condominium Project - 400-402-404-406-408-410 Vallejo StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 400-402-404-406-408-410 Vallejo Street, A Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 11 in Assessor’s Block No. 133, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDFail Action details Not available
050819 1 Extending Early Retirement ProgramResolutionPassedResolution extending Early Retirement Program for and through fiscal year 2005-06.REFERRED  Action details Not available
050838 1 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Feasibility StudyResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Administrative Services to conduct a feasibility study on the use of alternative fuel vehicles in the City vehicle fleet.REFERRED  Action details Not available
050867 1 San Francisco Community Health Joint Powers Authority Conflict of Interest CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 1 of Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding section 3.1-417 to create a conflict of interest code for the San Francisco Community Health Joint Powers Authority.   Action details Not available
050868 1 To appropriate funding for San Francisco General and Laguna Honda Hospital operationsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $16,363,000 in surplus revenues for salaries, fringe benefits, contractual services, materials and supplies, and capital projects at San Francisco General Hospital and $1,110,000 in surplus revenues for salaries and materials and supplies for Laguna Honda Hospital for a total of $17,473,000 for the Public Health Department for fiscal year 2004-05.   Action details Not available
050871 1 Adopting the Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the South of Market Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project AreaOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving and adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the South of Market Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project Area; amending Ordinance No. 234-90 to adopt the Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the South of Market Redevelopment Project Area; adopting findings that the Redevelopment Plan Amendment and related documents are consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this ordinance.   Action details Not available
050883 1 Designating a sole source contractor for the art elements of the 24th and York Mini ParkOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating Precita Eyes Muralists as the sole source contractor for the art elements of the 24th and York Mini Park and waiving the competitive procurement requirements of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 6 for these services.   Action details Not available
050819 1 Extending Early Retirement ProgramResolutionPassedResolution extending Early Retirement Program for and through fiscal year 2005-06.   Action details Not available
050838 1 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Feasibility StudyResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Administrative Services to conduct a feasibility study on the use of alternative fuel vehicles in the City vehicle fleet.   Action details Not available
050866 1 Authorizing Agreement with J.P. Morgan Electronic Financial Services, IncResolutionPassedResolution authorizing an agreement with J. P. Morgan Electronic Financial Services, Inc. to facilitate the use of state-issued Electronic Benefits Transfer cards at the Alemany Farmer's Market.   Action details Not available
050872 1 Declaring May 2005, Elder Abuse Awareness MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 2005 to be "Elder Abuse Awareness Month" in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
050873 1 Declaring May 2005, Hepatitis Awareness MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 2005 to be "Hepatitis Awareness Month" in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
050874 1 Commending Dave GarrisonResolutionPassedResolution commending Dave Garrison for his commitment to San Francisco and for his years of service on behalf of his family and the community.   Action details Not available
050875 1 Commending Saint Ignatius College Preparatory on its 150 years of Jesuit EducationResolutionPassedResolution commending Saint Ignatius College Preparatory on its 150 years of Jesuit Education in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
050876 1 Resolution of Intention to form the 2500 Block of Mission Street Business Improvement District (BID)ResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to establish a property-based business improvement district to be known as the “2500 Block of Mission Street Business Improvement District (BID),” to order the levy and collection of a multi-year assessment, and setting a time and place for a public hearing thereon.   Action details Not available
050877 1 Resolution of Intention to form the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefits District (CBDResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to establish a property-based business improvement district to be known as the “North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefits District (CBD),” to order the levy and collection of a multi-year assessment, and setting a time and place for a public hearing thereon.   Action details Not available
050878 1 Resolution of Intention to form the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District (CBD)ResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to establish a property-based business improvement district to be known as the “Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District (CBD),” to order the levy and collection of a multi-year assessment, and setting a time and place for a public hearing thereon.   Action details Not available
050881 1 Exploratorium Lease Agreement ExemptionResolutionPassedResolution exempting the potential lease of portions of the Piers 15 and 17 properties to the Exploratorium from the competitive bidding policy set forth in Administrative Code Section 2.6-1.   Action details Not available
050882 1 Street Resurfacing, Pedestrian Safety and Access Improvement General Obligation BondsResolutionPassedResolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction or completion of street reconstruction, pavement renovation, disabled access curb ramp construction, sidewalk and street improvements, street structure rehabilitation and improvements, pedestrian safety street and signal improvements, street improvements for bicycle use and all other structures and improvements necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; finding that the estimated cost of $208,000,000 for such improvements is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City and County and will require the incurring of a bonded indebtedness; finding the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and with the General Plan consistency requirement of Administrative Code Section 2A.53.   Action details Not available
050884 1 Congratulating S.F. Archbishop William Levada on his appointment as the new prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of FaithResolutionFiledResolution congratulating San Francisco Archbishop William Levada on his appointment as the highest-ranking American in Catholic church history, the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith.   Action details Not available
050885 1 Urging Municipal Transportation Agency to make all enrolled San Francisco High School students eligible for their youth rateResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to make all enrolled San Francisco High School students eligible for their youth rate and to allow all current student identification cards as valid forms of identification.   Action details Not available
050888 1 Arts Task Force AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution adding a non-voting member from the Film Commission to the Arts Advisory Task Force who shall be appointed by the Mayor of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
050890 1 Commending the SF Food Bank, St. Anthony Foundation, and Project Open HandResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco Food Bank, St. Anthony Foundation and Project Open Hand as well as more than 450 programs that distribute food in recognizing June 7, 2005 As National Hunger Awareness Day in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
050891 1 Temporary "Street Closure to Vehicular Traffic" on O'Farrell Street between Steiner and FillmoreResolutionPassedResolution enacting temporary "Street Closure to Vehicular Traffic" regulation on O'Farrell Street between Steiner Street and Fillmore Street from 7:00 A.M. to 2 P.M. on every Saturday between July 9, 2005 and November 19, 2005.   Action details Not available
050892 1 Public Scoping Meeting - 55 Laguna StreetResolutionPassedResolution urging the Planning Department to hold a public scoping meeting for the environmental review of the proposed project at 55 Laguna Street Housing Project.   Action details Not available
050893 1 Conform Environmental Guidelines to Transit First PolicyResolutionFiledResolution urging the Planning Commission to set policy directing the Environmental Review Officer to modify local Environmental Review guidelines to remove the requirement that an Environmental Impact Report is required when a lane of automobile traffic is replaced with a bicycle or pedestrian facility under certain circumstances.   Action details Not available
050894 1 Vigilante Border PatrolResolutionPassedResolution opposing Governor Schwarzenegger's support of the Minuteman Project and urging the State Attorney General as well as the State Legislature to take any necessary actions to prevent any form of vigilante patrol at the California-Mexico border.   Action details Not available
050895 1 Opposing the Reauthorization of Patriot Act ProvisionsResolutionPassedResolution urging Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein and U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi to oppose any attempts to expand the Patriot Act, to prevent the reauthorization of any Patriot Act provisions, and to allow Patriot Act provisions to expire.   Action details Not available
050896 1 Endorsing and expanding MTA "Class Pass" program by offering discount Muni Fast Passes to students/staff/faculty of local colleges and universitiesResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the expansion of the Municipal Transportation Agency's (MTA) "Class Pass" program by developing more fare-free transit partnerships with San Francisco colleges and universities.   Action details Not available
050897 1 Adopting findings related to the final subdivision map disapproval for property located at 400-410 Vallejo StreetMotionFiledMotion adopting findings related to the disapproval of a final subdivision map for a 6-unit condominium subdivision for property located at 400-410 Vallejo Street (Assessor's Block 133, Lot 11).   Action details Not available
050898 1 Endorsing State Legislation AB 749ResolutionPassedResolution endorsing Assembly Bill 749, introduced by Assemblyman Mark Leno, and urging the California State Legislature and the Governor of California to support this bill.   Action details Not available
050899 1 Endorsing State Legislation AB 852ResolutionPassedResolution endorsing Assembly Bill 852, introduced by Assemblyman Mark Leno, and urging the California State Legislature and the Governor of California to support this bill.   Action details Not available
050900 1 Sari Jo Wade DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring June 10, 2005 Sari Jo Wade Day in the City and County of San Francisco in honor of her extraordinary career and dedicated service toward improving the public welfare of the children and families of this City.   Action details Not available
050869 1 2004-2005 Civil Grand Jury Report - Ethics Commission Budgeting and Staffing IssuesHearingFiledHearing on the recently published 2004-2005 Civil Grand Jury report regarding: The San Francisco Ethics Commission Budgeting and Staffing issues.   Action details Not available
050870 1 2004-2005 Civil Grand Jury Report - A New Chief of the Juvenile Probation Department: An Opportunity for ReformHearingFiledHearing on the recently published 2004-2005 Civil Grand Jury report regarding: A New Chief of the Juvenile Probation Department: An Opportunity for Reform.   Action details Not available
050879 1 A2 Redevelopment Project AreasHearingFiledHearing on the status, goals and objectives, of the A2 Redevelopment Project Areas concerning the revitalization of the Fillmore-Western Addition Jazz Corridor and Japantown.   Action details Not available
050880 1 Redevelopment AgencyHearingFiledHearing concerning the Redevelopment Agency's Tax Increment impacts to the General Fund as caused by the Agency's Survey/Project Areas in Mid-Market, Transbay, and Bay View; further requests as party to said hearing that the Office of the Controller provide an economic analysis that contrasts any relationship between cuts or benefits for critical services that are funded by the General Fund as compared to any General Fund diversions that support Redevelopment Agency projects.   Action details Not available
050887 1 Laguna Honda Hospital's Reconstruction ProjectHearingFiledHearing on the current status of Laguna Honda Hospital's reconstruction project and conditions at the facility during this project.   Action details Not available
050889 1 Rejecting the MTA BudgetMotionFailedMotion rejecting the Municipal Transportation Agency's proposed FY 2005-2006 budget, finding that the public was deprived access to the MTA budget decision making process, requesting the MTA Board of Directors act on its budget at its next meeting, and urging the MTA to present a revised budget that does not increase commuter fares or lay off transit operators by June 16th.   Action details Not available
050886 1 Committee of the Whole - Health service reductions (Bielenson Hearing) June 21, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.MotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole to consider health service reductions (Bielenson Hearing), to be held on June 21, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.   Action details Not available
050852 1 Ordering the vacation of a portion of Bernal Heights BoulevardOrdinancePassedOrdinance ordering the vacation of a portion of Bernal Heights Boulevard west of Moultrie Street; transferring jurisdiction from the Department of Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; adopting environmental findings and findings that such actions are consistent with the City’s General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance.   Action details Not available
050855 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Klara KhaimskayaOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Klara Khaimskaya against the City and County of San Francisco on October 16, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 425-488, entitled Klara Khaimskaya, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. and authorizing a payment of $1,020,000.   Action details Not available
050856 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Nydia RosalesOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nydia Rosales against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 24, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 418-728; entitled Nydia Rosales, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
050857 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Nancy EncisoOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nancy Enciso against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2004, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. 433-927; entitled Nancy Enciso v. The City and County of San Francisco, Hugo Aguilera, et al.   Action details Not available
050850 1 Emergency Construction ContractResolutionPassedResolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to approve the expenditure of funds for emergency slope and drainage repair at the SFPUC Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $2.5 million.   Action details Not available
050851 1 Vacation of a portion of Bernal Heights BoulevardResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate a portion of Bernal Heights Boulevard west of Moultrie Street and transfer jurisdiction from the Department of Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; setting the hearing date, September 13, 2005 at 3:00 p.m., for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of the street vacation area; and adopting environmental findings and findings that the vacation is consistent with the City’s General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
050854 1 Airport Concession LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Public Locker and Over-the-Counter Baggage Storage Lease No. 95-0263 between Smarte Carte, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.   Action details Not available