Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/11/2004 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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040102 1 Amending fees County Clerk may charge for Declarations of Domestic Partnership and Amendments to such Declarations; adding fee for souvenir marriage certificatesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sections 8.33.1, 62.8 and 62.9 to provide that the County Clerk may impose a $40 filing fee for all Declarations of Domestic Partnership and all Amendments to a Declaration of Domestic Partnership, and to provide for annual adjustment of those fees and of the fees for domestic partnership ceremonies to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index; and amending Administrative Code Section 8.33.1 to provide that the County Clerk may charge $5 for ceremonial souvenir marriage certificates.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
040021 2 Liquor License Transfer, 360 Sutter StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 76 Geary Street to 360 Sutter Street (District 6), to Paul McGinlay for Hector Russell Scottish Imports dba The Whiskey Shop, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040194 2 Employee Catastrophic Illness ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 16.9-29A(d) of the San Francisco Administrative Code to authorize employee reimbursement of the Catastrophic Illness Program upon qualification for or receipt of disability benefits and amending Section 16.9-29A(i) of the San Francisco Administrative Code to authorize employee transfer of unused hours to pool if participation in Catastrophic Illness Program expires or is terminated.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
040101 1 Interest on Residential Rental Security Deposits: interest calculated according to 6-Month Certificate of Deposit rate published on Federal Reserve Statistical Release internet siteOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 49 “Security Deposits for Residential Rental Property,” at Section 49.2 “Payment of Interest on Security Deposits,” to provide that the required interest on security deposits be calculated according to the 6-Month Certificate of Deposit rate as posted by the Federal Reserve on the Federal Reserve Statistical Release internet site (instead of on the basis of the Federal Reserve’s singular Federal Discount Rate, which has been discontinued).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
040298 1 Grant of Federal FundsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $1,987,000 of Federal Transit Administration Section 70 funds for the Municipal Railway’s NextBus Real Time Vehicle Information project, excluding administrative overhead costs.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040346 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Ivy at Buchanan Streets, stopping westbound Ivy Street; Estero Avenue and Lunado Way, stopping Lunado Way at Estero Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Campbell Avenue at Delta Street, making this uncontrolled intersection an All-Way STOP; Delta Street at Campbell Avenue, making this uncontrolled intersection an All-Way STOP; Chestnut and Powell Streets, stopping Powell Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Faxon Avenue and Kenwood Way, stopping Faxon Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; 10th Avenue at Ortega Street, stopping Ortega Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and Isola Way and Rockdale Drive, stopping Isola Way traffic at Rockdale Drive, making this uncontrolled T-intersection a one-way STOP.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040347 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Portola Drive, south side, from Diamond Heights Boulevard to 100 feet easterly. NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Waterville Street, east side, across from the north property line of 6 Waterville Street, to the northern terminus of the roadway. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND TAXI ZONE - ESTABLISH Polk Street, west side, between McAllister and Redwood Streets. TAXI STAND - RESCIND Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, east side, from 208 feet to 232 feet south of McAllister Street. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Oak Street, both sides, between Gough and Octavia Streets (200 block) 179 Oak Street (adds specific address only, no permit parking signs will be installed on the 100 block). PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Baker Street, east side, between Turk Street and Golden Gate Avenue (legislating existing conditions). UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040348 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Eastbound Plymouth Avenue onto northbound Plymouth Avenue. RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - RESCIND Polk Street, west side, between McAllister and Redwood Streets.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040274 1 Production and Inspection Demand Procedures and Pre-Hearing Conference Procedures before Assessment Appeals BoardOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Sections 2B.21 and 2B.22 to Chapter 2B to provide Production and Inspection Demand Procedures and Pre-Hearing Conference Procedures for proceedings before the Assessment Appeals Boards.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
040299 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Laurie, Adam, Jeremy and Caleb PeretzOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Laurie, Adam, Jeremy and Caleb Peretz against the City and County of San Francisco for $82,500.00; the lawsuit was filed on December 24, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 416086; entitled Peretz, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
040300 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Anthony BellOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Anthony Bell against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 23, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 416-036; entitled Anthony Bell, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
040353 1 Settlement of Claim - Irene HuangResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Irene Huang against San Francisco for $350,000; claim was filed on July 1, 2003; additional material terms of said settlement are: (a) Irene Huang is appointed to a provisional appointment; (b) Irene Huang agrees to cooperate in any proceedings between the City and Ricardo Paez; (c) Irene Huang shall receive 10% (ten percent) of any net recovery.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040396 3 Appointment - Power Plant Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution appointing Philip DeAndrade, Richard Millet, L. Joseph Boss and John Borg, terms ending November 1, 2005, to the Power Plant Task Force.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040439 2 Appointment - Animal Control and Welfare CommissionResolutionPassedResolution appointing Laurie Kennedy, Joanne Kipnis and Dr. Mara Weiss, terms ending April 30, 2006, to the Animal Control and Welfare Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040489 2 Appointment - Commission on Aging Advisory CouncilResolutionPassedResolution appointing Robert Lipman, Jessica Bay, Carlos Serrano-Quan and Catherine Russo, terms ending March 31, 2006, and Marie Conroy-Salbi, term ending March 31, 2005, to the Commission on Aging Advisory Council.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040529 2 Appointment - Bicycle Advisory CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution appointing Lionel Shaw, term ending November 19, 2004, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040438 1 Public Defender Requisition RequestMotionKilledMotion granting the Office of the Public Defender’s Requisition #PE4018/1074384.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
040092 4 Evaluation of food preparation and service establishments by Department of Public Health, issuance of Symbol, and posting of inspection reports at food preparation and service establishmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding a new section 456 et seq. to establish a Symbol issued by Department of Public Health for inspection of food preparation and service establishments, requiring posting of Symbol and inspection reports by food preparation and service establishments, and providing penalties for lack of compliance.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
040227 2 Construct retaining walls in public right-of-way to provide for parking garage driveway and level entry to a new resident at 719 Peru AvenueResolutionPassedResolution granting, through May 10, 2005, revocable permission to Alan Tran to occupy a portion of the street area along Peru Avenue for the purpose of constructing and maintaining retaining walls in order to provide for a parking garage driveway and a level entry to a new building at 719 Peru Avenue (Assessor Block 5943, Lot 024); conditioned upon the payment of a $1,000 fee from Alan Tran to the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040228 2 Construct retaining walls in public right-of-way to provide for a parking garage driveway and level entry to a new resident at 715 Peru AvenueResolutionPassedResolution granting, through May 10, 2005, revocable permission to Robert C. M. & Lori O. W. Chiang to occupy a portion of the street to construct retaining walls in public right-of-way in order to provide for a parking garage driveway and a level entry to a new resident at 715 Peru Avenue (Block 5943, Lot 025); conditioned upon the payment of a $1,000 fee from Robert and Lori Chiang to the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040451 2 City Hiring FreezeOrdinancePassedOrdinance prohibiting the City from filling new or vacant positions except for enterprise or non-General Fund departments or where the Mayor determines that certain exceptions apply, and setting an expiration date.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
040330 1 California Stem Cell Research and Cures InitiativeResolutionPassedResolution endorsing The California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative, a measure for the November 2004 statewide ballot, which will both support important scientific research and create jobs in California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031839 2 Sidewalk Parking Fine IncreaseOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 7, Section 132 of the San Francisco Traffic Code, to increase the fine for sidewalk parking from $75.00 to $100.00 as of July 1, 2004, in accordance with Resolution No. 648-01, adopted August 17, 2001; to update the fine for stopping on a freeway because of the repeal of Vehicle Code Section 25220 and enactment of Vehicle Code Section 21718; and to make various editorial changes to clarify the Penalty Schedule.PASSED ON FIRST READINGFail Action details Not available
031839 2 Sidewalk Parking Fine IncreaseOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 7, Section 132 of the San Francisco Traffic Code, to increase the fine for sidewalk parking from $75.00 to $100.00 as of July 1, 2004, in accordance with Resolution No. 648-01, adopted August 17, 2001; to update the fine for stopping on a freeway because of the repeal of Vehicle Code Section 25220 and enactment of Vehicle Code Section 21718; and to make various editorial changes to clarify the Penalty Schedule.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
040236 1 Community Choice Aggregation ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance establishing a Community Choice Aggregation Program in accordance with California Public Utilities Code Sections 218.3, 331.1, 366, 366.2, 381.1, 394, and 394.25, allowing San Francisco to aggregate the electrical load of electricity consumers within San Francisco and to accelerate the introduction of renewable energy, conservation and energy efficiency into San Francisco’s portfolio of energy resources.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
040362 2 To appropriate funding to Modification No.12 to Contract No.309 with ANSALDOBREDA (Breda), and related consultant and administrative costs for the Municipal Transportation AgencyOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $12,274,340 of fund balance to fund Modification No. 12 to Contract No. 309 with ANSALDOBREDA (Breda) and for related consultant and administrative costs as part of the Muni Light Rail Vehicles (LRV) Procurement Program. Funding is provided from proceeds of a recently completed Breda lease-lease back transaction. The MTA adopted Resolution No. 04-016 approving a spending plan for Muni’s Breda LRV modification program, with an emphasis on operational and passenger safety security enhancements for fiscal year 2003-04.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
040364 2 Municipal Transportation Agency Contract No. CS-103 with Booz Allen & Hamilton Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to enter into Amendment No. 4 to Municipal Railway Contract No. CS-103 with Booz Allen & Hamilton Inc., for further engineering services through closeout of MUNI’s Light Rail Replacement Program, for (1) further consulting services through closeout of MUNI’s light rail vehicle replacement program, (2) a contract increase not to exceed $1,500,978, for a total contract amount not to exceed $17,223,332; and (3) a contract extension through December 31, 2007.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
040384 2 Municipal Transportation Agency Contract Modification No. 12 with ANSALDOBREDA S.p.aResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to enter into Contract Modification No. 12 with ANSALDOBREDA S.p.a for (1) completion of the video surveillance retrofit on 87 light rail vehicles; (2) design, testing and installation of an emergency brake acceleration limiting device on 151 vehicles; (3) overhaul of the brake system on 23 vehicles, plus two options for up to 30 additional vehicles each; (4) funding for spare parts and repair of damaged vehicles; and (5) modification of the delivery schedule, payment schedule, warranty provisions, and other terms and conditions of the contract to address the new work; all in an amount not to exceed $9,148,576, and for a total contract amount not to exceed $407,155,455.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
040537 2 Surplus City PropertyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 23A.4, 23A.6, 23A.7, 23A.8, 23A.10, and 23A.11, and adding Section 23A.9, to specify procedures for identification of surplus City real property, assessment of the use of such property for housing for the homeless, and approvals for disposition and development of appropriate surplus real property and to establish a Citizens’ Advisory Committee.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
040537 3 Surplus City PropertyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 23A.4, 23A.6, 23A.7, 23A.8, 23A.10, and 23A.11, and adding Section 23A.9, to specify procedures for identification of surplus City real property, assessment of the use of such property for housing for the homeless, and approvals for disposition and development of appropriate surplus real property and to establish a Citizens’ Advisory Committee.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
040538 3 Interdepartmental Jurisdictional Transfer of Surplus PropertyOrdinancePassedOrdinance transferring jurisdiction from the Department of Public Works, the Department of Human Services, and the Real Estate Division of the Administrative Services Department to the Mayor’s Office of Housing over the real property commonly known as Ordinance transferring jurisdiction from the Department of Public Works, the Department of Human Services, and the Real Estate Division of the Administrative Services Department to the Mayor’s Office of Housing over the real property commonly known as 301 Wilde; 395 Justin Drive; 1051 Palou; 341 Corbett; 114 Elmira; 949 Vermont Street; 150-170 Otis Street; 100 Broadway Street; 735 Battery Street; and 155 Grove Street and over the real property located near the intersections; Geneva and Ocean Avenues; Junipero Serra and Shields Street; San Jose and Cuvier Street; Roosevelt Way at Henry Street; Lawton and 20th Avenue; for assessment of each property for development as affordable housing consistent with Chapter 23A of the Administrative Code.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS DIVIDEDPass Action details Not available
040626 1 Interdepartmental Jurisdictional Transfer of Surplus PropertyOrdinanceFiledOrdinance transferring jurisdiction from the Department of Public Works, the Department of Human Services, and the Real Estate Division of the Administrative Services Department to the Mayor’s Office of Housing over the real property commonly known as 2627 Cesar Chavez; 600 Bosworth Avenue; 859 Dwight; 455 Bush Street; 401 Franconia; 4011 Mission Street; 691 Alemany; 2198 Thomas Avenue; 149 Milton Street; 59 Ord Court; 525 Golden Gate Avenue; and over the real property located near the intersections of Alemany and Ocean; Bayshore Boulevard and Silver Avenue; Bosworth and Burnside; Cesar Chavez and Guerrero Streets; Cayuga and Geneva Avenue; Hester Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard; Jerrold Avenue and Rankin; Palo Alto and Glenbrook; Palou and Rankin; SE Carl and Arguello; DeLong and San Diego; LaGrande and Mansfield; Roosevelt and Park Hill; Augusta and Charter Oak; for assessment of each property for development as affordable housing consistent with Chapter 23A of the Administrative Code.REFERREDPass Action details Not available
040447 2 Accept-Expend Federal Funding - HOME ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a total amount of $8,804,425 for the HOME Program authorized under TITLE II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Public Law Number 101-625, and approving the HOME Program description as described in the 2004 Action Plan for San Francisco’s Consolidated Plan; and placing $82,718 on reserve.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040448 2 Accept-Expend Federal Funding - Community Development Block GrantResolutionPassedResolution approving the 2004 Community Development Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to accept and expend the City’s 2004 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Program Income of $31,374,675 which include indirect costs of $150,000, and approving expenditure schedules for recipient departments and agencies and for indirect costs; placing $2,372,271 on reserve.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040449 2 Federal Funding – Emergency Shelter Grants ProgramResolutionPassedResolution approving the 2004 Emergency Shelter Grants Program and Expenditure Schedule; and authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a $924,509 entitlement grant under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; placing $96,115 on reserve.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040454 2 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2004-RIResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance from time to time in one or more series of not to exceed $800,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Refunding Bonds; approving the form and authorizing the execution of General Obligation Refunding Bonds; approving the form and authorizing the execution of Declarations of Trust; authorizing the appointment of depositories and other agents; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of Escrow Agreements; approving the tax levy for repayment of the General Obligation Refunding Bonds; approving procedures for the sale and award of General Obligation Refunding Bonds; approving the form of Official Notices of Sale; authorizing the publication of Notices of Intention to Sell; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of Bond Purchase Agreements; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of Continuing Disclosure Certificates; authorizing selection of underwriters; approving the form of and authorizing the distribution of Preliminary Official SADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040455 2 Refunding Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 1994, (George R. Moscone Convention Center)ResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance and sale of lease revenue refunding bonds to refinance lease revenue bonds previously issued and sold by the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco (the “Agency”); authorizing the release of reserved monies; approving the form of a project lease between the Agency and the City and County of San Francisco (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving the form of the official statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate; approving the form of irrevocable refunding instructions; and, ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith; continuing to reserve $2,140,000.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030679 3 Resource Efficiency Requirements and Green Building StandardsOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing Chapter 7 of the Environment Code, Resource Efficiency Requirements, and adding a new Chapter 7 to the Environment Code to adopt and incorporate new provisions for green building design principles for City construction projects and to reconfigure the existing Resource Efficiency Building Task Force.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031463 4 Zoning - Large-scale Retail UseOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code to add section 121.6 to impose a conditional use requirement for large-scale retail uses in excess of 50,000 gross square feet outside of the C-3 zoning districts and in excess of 90,000 gross square feet within the C-3 zones, to prohibit such uses if they are in excess of 120,000 gross square feet in any zone other than the C-3 zones, and to prohibit specified large-scale retail uses in excess of 120,000 gross square feet in the C-3 zones; amending Planning Code section 303 to add findings for the abovementioned uses concerning active street frontage patterns, mixed-use building opportunities, and other criteria set forth herein; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code section 101.1(b); and exempting from this legislation those uses for which the City received a site permit application prior to July 15, 2003.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
040315 1 Designating 2362 Market Street, the Jose Theater / Names Project building, as a Landmark Under Planning Code Article 10OrdinancePassedOrdinance designating 2362 Market Street, the Jose Theater/Names Project Building, as Landmark No. 241 Pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
040443 1 Designating 2550 Mission Street, the New Mission Theater, as a LandmarkOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating 2550 Mission Street, the New Mission Theater, as Landmark No. 245.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
040413 1 Central Freeway Alternative ConfigurationsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Governor to postpone future retrofits of the Central Freeway deck and to commit the State to participate in a study of alternative future configurations for the Central Freeway.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020585 4 Establishing a Library Citizens Advisory CommitteeOrdinanceUnfinished Business-Final PassageOrdinance amending Chapter 5 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Article 25, Section 5.250, to establish the Library Citizens Advisory Committee as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
020585 4 Establishing a Library Citizens Advisory CommitteeOrdinanceUnfinished Business-Final PassageOrdinance amending Chapter 5 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Article 25, Section 5.250, to establish the Library Citizens Advisory Committee as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
040268 2 Appointment - Treasure Island Development Authority Citizens Advisory CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution appointing Elizabeth Strahlstrom, term ending January 1, 2005, to the Treasure Island Development Authority Citizens Advisory Board.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040403 1 Confirming the appointment of Ann Blumlein Lazarus to the San Francisco Port CommissionResolutionPassedResolution confirming the appointment of Ann Blumlein Lazarus to the San Francisco Port Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040425 1 Public Hearing - Appeal, Conditional Use - 2599 Lombard StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No.16742 dated March 18, 2004 approving a conditional use authorization, Case No. 2003.0080C, to install four (4) cellular antennas and related equipment on the roof of the Pacific Motor Inn, as part of Verizon Wireless telecommunications network within the NC-3 (Moderate-scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 2599 Lombard Street; Lot 016 in the Assessor’s Block 0938. (Appellant: Mary Irene Zemanek.)HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
040426 1 Appeal, Conditional Use - 2599 Lombard StreetMotionKilledMotion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16742, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2003.0080C on property located at 2599 Lombard Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
040427 1 Appeal, Conditional Use - 2599 Lombard Street.MotionPassedMotion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16742, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2003.0080C on property located at 2599 Lombard Street.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
040428 1 Findings - 2599 Lombard StreetMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2003.0080C on property located at 2599 Lombard Street, for action by the Board at its next meeting.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
040232 1 Proposition 36 Research StudyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Treatment Access Program, Community Behavioral Health Services (SFDPH, TAP, CBHS) to enter retroactively into an agreement, which includes an indemnification clause, with The Regents of the University of California, University of California at Los Angeles Integrated Substance Abuse Program (UCLA, ISAP), the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $100,000 to participate in a Proposition 36 research study, for the period of November 1, 2003 to November 1, 2005.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040533 1 Public hearing approval for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by ABAG Finance Authority for Urban School of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for the Urban School of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040534 1 Funding Levels for Department of Aging and Adult ServicesResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mayor to maintain funding levels for services for older adults and adults with disabilities served by and through the Department of Aging and Adult Services.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040545 1 Establishing Accessible Voting Systems for November 2004 ElectionResolutionPassedResolution directing the Department of Elections to immediately determine the cost of implementing touch screen voting systems for the disabled for the November 2004 election.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040546 1 Commending Elizabeth GoldsteinResolutionPassedResolution commending Recreation and Park General Manager Elizabeth Goldstein.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040548 1 Asian American Pacific Islander MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 2004 “Asian American Pacific Islander Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040549 1 Commending Hands On San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution recognizing Hands On San Francisco for its achievements and declaring May 8, 2004 to be “Hands On San Francisco Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040550 1 Urging Support of Federal Funding for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment ServicesResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Congressional delegation to support federal funding for residential substance abuse treatment services for women with children.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040551 1 Residential Substance Abuse Services for Women and Children as a Funding PriorityResolutionPassedResolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to set residential substance abuse services for women and children as a funding priority for the social benefit and cost savings they promote for San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040553 1 Commending the Excelsior Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization project (ENCoRe) and artist Marta AyalaResolutionPassedResolution commending the Excelsior Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization project (ENCoRe) and artist Marta Ayala for the installation of murals at the Woolworth site at 4550 Mission Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040554 1 Commending Margie StokesResolutionPassedResolution commending Margie Stokes on her decades-long commitment to the child care field, and in celebration of her 70th birthday.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040555 1 Commending the Cornerstone Missionary Baptist ChurchResolutionPassedResolution commending the Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 4th anniversary.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040556 1 Public Works WeekResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 17 through May 21 2004, as Public Works Week in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040402 1 Final Map for a 8 Lot Subdivision - Hanover/20V Watt AvenueMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of Hanover/Watt, being a subdivision of Lot 1 in Assessor's Block No. 6494, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
040530 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
040531 1 Local Vehicle License Fee RestorationResolutionPassedResolution urging the California State Legislature to pass legislation to allow local governments to obtain voter approval to restore the Vehicle License Fee.REFERRED  Action details Not available
040547 1 Urging the Mayor's Office of Housing to compute and utilize a "SF Median Income" figureResolutionFiledResolution urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing to compute a median income figure based exclusively on San Francisco data, rather than on a multi-county figure, and further urging them to utilize the new median figure for all appropriate, locally-funded housing programs.REFERRED  Action details Not available
040552 1 Urging the Transfer and Relocation of the Elephants at the San Francisco ZooResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Zoological Society to transfer ownership of and relocate elephants Lulu and Tinkerbelle to a credible sanctuary and to make the move in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and to immediately bring into the zoo representatives of the sanctuary to begin the transfer process.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
040552 2 Urging the Transfer and Relocation of the Elephants at the San Francisco ZooResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Zoological Society to transfer ownership of and relocate elephants Lulu and Tinkerbelle to a credible sanctuary and to make the move in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and to immediately bring into the zoo representatives of the sanctuary to begin the transfer process.REFERREDPass Action details Not available
040591 1 Recognizing the Women's BuildingResolutionPassedResolution recognizing and celebrating the Women's Building's twenty-five years of providing women and girls with vital tools and resources for self-sufficiency.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040593 1 Commending Dr. Melissa WelchResolutionPassedResolution commending Dr. Melissa Welch for her service on the Health Service System of the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031152 2 Amending Administrative Code Chapter 31 to Provide Appeals of Certain Environmental DeterminationsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 31 to provide for appeals to the Board of Supervisors of certain determinations under the California Environmental Quality Act, setting forth a fee for such appeals and to provide public notice of certain determinations.   Action details Not available
032024 2 Designation of Acting MayorsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, by adding Section 2A.11, to require the Mayor to inform the Board of Supervisors in writing when leaving the state for more than 24 hours, to require the Mayor to designate Acting Mayors in writing and inform the Clerk of the Board of such designations, to require the Mayor to notify the Clerk of the Board upon returning to the state, to require Acting Mayors to report on any official actions taken, and to require members of the Board to receive training on emergency operations.   Action details Not available
040343 2 Taxi LegislationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by: amending Sections 1076 and 1081, to state a test, measured as 800 cumulative hours per year, for satisfying the driving requirement imposed on taxi and ramped taxi permit holders; amending Sections 1121 and 1148.1, to set requirements, including prior driving experience, for taxi and ramped taxi permit applicants; and, adding Sections 1186, 1187, and 1188, to establish administrative penalties and procedures for violations of the full-time driving requirement and for violations of the Taxi Commission’s rules and regulations.   Action details Not available
040586 1 Repealing restrictions on parking, and the corresponding fines, on portions of Washington, Mason and Jackson StreetsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance deleting Section 32.1.10 of the Traffic Code to remove restrictions on parking on portions of Washington, Mason and Jackson Streets and to repeal the corresponding penalties for violations.   Action details Not available
040588 1 Requiring approval by the Board of Supervisors of settlements of grievances in excess of $50,000OrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Section 10.25-12 of the Administrative Code to require approval by the Board of Supervisors of settlements in excess of $50,000 of grievances filed pursuant to valid memoranda of understanding.   Action details Not available
040589 1 Amending Building Inspection Fund to remove from the fund fines and penalties collected by the Department of Building InspectionOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending Section 10.100-45 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to remove from the Building Inspection Fund all fines and penalties collected by the Department of Building Inspection.   Action details Not available
040592 1 Payroll Expense Tax Exclusion for Biotechnology BusinessOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance to establish a tax exclusion for biotechnology businesses, as specified.   Action details Not available
040594 1 Board approval for contracting out personal servicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, by adding Sections 2.15, 2.16,and 2.17 to require a supplemental report from departments seeking Board approval to contract out personal services under Charter Section 10.104(15), to require the Controller to prepare an annual report on such contracts, and to set deadlines for departmental submission of requests to the Controller and the Board of Supervisors for certification to enter into such contracts.   Action details Not available
040596 1 Recreation Centers and MuseumsOrdinanceFiledDraft ordinance amending Park Code Section 13.02 to require that the Operational Plan for the Recreation and Park Department include detailed operations plans for recreation centers and museums under the Department's jurisdiction, and adding Park Code Section 13.05 to require the Department submit proposed leases, contracts and use permits to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee for determination of consistency with the Operational Plan.   Action details Not available
040531 1 Local Vehicle License Fee RestorationResolutionPassedResolution urging the California State Legislature to pass legislation to allow local governments to obtain voter approval to restore the Vehicle License Fee.   Action details Not available
040552 2 Urging the Transfer and Relocation of the Elephants at the San Francisco ZooResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Zoological Society to transfer ownership of and relocate elephants Lulu and Tinkerbelle to a credible sanctuary and to make the move in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and to immediately bring into the zoo representatives of the sanctuary to begin the transfer process.   Action details Not available
040547 1 Urging the Mayor's Office of Housing to compute and utilize a "SF Median Income" figureResolutionFiledResolution urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing to compute a median income figure based exclusively on San Francisco data, rather than on a multi-county figure, and further urging them to utilize the new median figure for all appropriate, locally-funded housing programs.   Action details Not available
040582 1 Modification #9 to Lease and Use Agreement No. L-82-0111 with American Airlines, Inc. at Terminal 3 of San Francisco International AirportResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the execution of Modification # 9 to Lease and Use Agreement No. L-82-0111 with American Airlines, Inc., to reduce terminal space in Terminal 3 of San Francisco International Airport.   Action details Not available
040583 1 Airport Concession LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Luggage Cart Lease and Operating Agreement between Smarte Carte, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.   Action details Not available
040584 1 Assessor-Recorder Fees and Property Tax AssessmentsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance (1) authorizing Assessor to charge a $50.00 fee to process a claim for exemption from property tax reassessment under Revenue and Taxation Code §63.1 if the transfer is between parent-child or grandparent-grandchild and the person recording the deed, instrument or other writing transferring the property or filing a preliminary change of ownership report or change of ownership statement fails to concurrently file a claim form for the exemption; (2) providing that issuance of a tax bill for an escape assessment shall be notice of enrollment of the escape assessment pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code §1605; and (3) requiring interest on escape assessments if the taxpayer fails to report a change of ownership or control.   Action details Not available
040587 1 Issuance and sale of revenue bonds by ABAG Finance Authority for YMCA of S.F.ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the YMCA of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
040598 1 Neighborhood Historic Resources Preservation BondsResolutionPassedResolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand improvements in the City and County of San Francisco consisting of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, construction or preservation of certain historical resources, and structures benefiting historical resources, owned, or to be owned, by the City and County of San Francisco and/or the San Francisco Unified School District and paying all other costs necessary and convenient for effectuating those purposes, that the estimated cost for the improvements described above is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require incurring bonded indebtedness of $60,000,000; finding that the proposed project is excluded from the California Environmental Quality Act, and is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and the General Plan consistency requirement of Administrative Code Section 2A.53.   Action details Not available
040602 1 Accept-Expend Robert Wood Johnson Foundation GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Aging and Adult Services to retroactively accept and expend the FY 2003-04 portion, amounting to $112,869, of a four-year grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the implementation of strategic system improvements to create a coordinated model of long term care and supportive services for vulnerable older adults in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
040605 1 Commodity Supplemental Food ProgramResolutionFiledResolution urging the Mayor, the California Department of Education and the United States Department of Agriculture to allocate funding to allow the Commodity Supplemental Food Program to remain in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
040606 1 Commending Wai Sim ChamResolutionPassedResolution commending Wai Sim Cham upon her retirement with the closure of China Court Restaurant after eighteen successful years serving the Castro community.   Action details Not available
040607 1 Opposing Sutter Health Hospitals pricing and collection practicesResolutionPassedResolution opposing discriminatory pricing practices and aggressive debt collection at Sutter Health Hospitals.   Action details Not available
040608 1 Bill Walsh WayResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Public Works to honor Bill Walsh by renaming Giants Drive “ Bill Walsh Way”.   Action details Not available
040609 1 Accept and expend gift-in-place valued at approximately $20,000ResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending a gift-in-place valued at approximately $20,000 from Ms. Elley Shannon to the Recreation and Park Department for the improvement of a baseball diamond.   Action details Not available
040610 1 Apply For State Used Oil Recycling Block GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to apply for annual grants from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the purpose of increasing Used Motor Oil Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Management.   Action details Not available
040611 1 Commending the Hawai' i Chamber of Commerce of Northern CaliforniaResolutionPassedResolution commending the Hawai’i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California.   Action details Not available
040612 1 Commending the Northern California Chinese Media AssociationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Northern California Chinese Media Association.   Action details Not available
040613 1 Commending James TaylorResolutionPassedResolution commending James Taylor for his dedication and exemplary service to the community, its schools, and its students.   Action details Not available
040614 1 Commending Pastor Victor L. MedearisResolutionPassedResolution commending Pastor Victor L. Medearis for his dedication and exemplary service to the community.   Action details Not available
040597 1 Charter Amendment - Board deadlines during recess; votes needed when Board members are disqualified; hold-over appointments; Department of Aging and Adult Services; Commission on the Environment; legislative aides; Board of Education compensationCharter AmendmentKilledCharter amendment (Third Draft) by amending Sections 2.103, 2.104, 2.117, 3.104, 4.118, 4.120, 8.100, and Article XVII, and by adding Section 4.101-1, to: toll deadlines for action by the Board when the Board is in recess; reduce the number of votes required at the Board of Supervisors for various actions when one or more Board members are disqualified from voting on a matter because of a conflict of interest; limit hold-over appointments on boards and commissions to 120 days; give the Commission on Aging authority over the Department of Aging and Adult Services; clarify the authority of the Commission on the Environment to consider environmental justice issues and to review City building and land use policies for environmental sustainability; delete the specific number of Board aides set in the Charter; and, set the annual compensation of elected members of the Board of Education at half the beginning salary of a San Francisco Unified School District teacher.   Action details Not available
040590 1 Housing ElementHearingFiledHearing at which the Planning Department will present a status report on the Housing Element and allow for public comment on the report.   Action details Not available
040599 1 Summer EmploymentHearingFiledHearing to investigate youth interests and opportunities for summer employment working collaboratively with the Youth Commission and the San Francisco Unified School District.   Action details Not available
040600 1 San Francisco's Earthquake RiskHearingFiledHearing to review "San Francisco's Earthquake Risk," a study done for the city Department of Building Inspection by the Applied Technology Council of Redwood City and to discuss seismic retrofitting to existing buildings in vulnerable areas to strengthen residences against seismic movement.   Action details Not available
040601 1 DPH budget reduction proposalsHearingFiledHearing on the budget reduction proposals of the Department of Public Health for fiscal year 2004-05.   Action details Not available
040603 1 Emergency Room Diversion Task ForceHearingFiledHearing requesting to receive report from the Emergency Room Diversion Task Force.   Action details Not available
040604 1 Dearborn Community Garden - its Status and FutureHearingFiledHearing to consider the status and future of the Dearborn Community Garden in the Mission District.   Action details Not available
040585 1 Commissioners volunteering to resign if they seek elective officeMotionFiledMotion adding Rule 2.32 to the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors, requesting that Commissioners appointed by the Board pledge to resign their position, voluntarily, if they decide to seek an elective office of the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
040595 1 Amending No. 2.24 of the Rules of OrderMotionFiledMotion amending the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order, by amending Rule No. 2.24, to require the Clerk of the Board to automatically refer to the Rules Committee any board or commission appointment subject to rejection by the Board pursuant to Charter Section 3.100(17), when that appointment is made by an Acting Mayor.   Action details Not available
040615 1 Authorizing lease payment for computer equipment to be used by Budget AnalystMotionPassedMotion authorizing the Clerk of the Board to make three annual lease payments in the amount of $6,973.29, and to make a one-time payment in fiscal year 03-04 for sales tax of $1,748.93, for the lease of computer equipment to be used by the Budget Analyst; and authorizing the Clerk of the Board to deduct $22,324.60 from payment of the amount owed the Budget Analyst under the contract between the Board of Supervisors and the Budget Analyst.   Action details Not available
040442 1 Designating 1305 18th Avenue, the Carnegie Sunset Library, as a Landmark Under Planning Code Article 10OrdinancePassedOrdinance designating 1305 18th Avenue, the Carnegie Sunset Branch Library as Landmark No. 239 Pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code.   Action details Not available
040450 1 Designating 3150 Sacramento Street, the Carnegie Presidio Library, as a Landmark Under Planning Code Article 10OrdinancePassedOrdinance designating 3150 Sacramento Street, the Carnegie Presidio Branch Library as Landmark No. 240 Pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 And 1004.4 of the Planning Code.   Action details Not available
040494 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Novoa-Huf, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of lawsuit filed by Linda Novoa-Huf, Ayanda Lumpkin and LaKreisha Crawford against the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, Michael Rodman, and McCoy's Patrol Services for $175,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 3, 2002, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 415266, entitled Novoa-Huf, et al. v. Department of Building Inspection, et al.   Action details Not available
040572 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Doug BarkusOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Doug Barkus against the City and County of San Francisco for $57,500; the lawsuit was filed on March 4, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 502-539; entitled Doug Barkus v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
040573 1 Settlement of LawsuitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of federal and state lawsuits and administrative proceedings between the City and County of San Francisco and Tammy Haygood filed in connection with her employment and removal as Director of the Department of Elections including a lawsuit filed on July 17, 2002 in Superior Court, State of California, Case No. CPF 02-501387, entitled City and County of San Francisco, Petitioner v. Civil Service Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Respondent, Tammy B. Haygood, Real Party in Interest, and a lawsuit filed on July 17, 2002 in United States District Court, Case No. C02-3433 WHA, entitled Tammy B. Haygood v. Michael Mendelson, et al. The material terms of the settlement are Haygood will dismiss with prejudice all claims against San Francisco in these lawsuits and all complaints filed with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Department of Labor and any other administrative action, and Haygood will reimburse the City for payments of certain wages and benefits if she returns to City employment on or before January 17,    Action details Not available
040433 1 Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs - DPW Order No. 174,747ResolutionPassedResolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund, and amending Public Works Order No. 174,311 by deleting the assessed cost of sidewalk repairs at 449 Frederick Street.   Action details Not available
040434 1 Settlement of Claim - State Farm Insurance Company as Subrogee for Ginny PizzardiResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by State Farm Insurance Company as Subrogee for Ginny Pizzardi against San Francisco for $27,904.60; Claim No. 04-01488 was filed on November 25, 2003.   Action details Not available
040484 1 Evaluate a mobile intervention to a late night population of men who have sex with men to reduce their risk of HIV/STD and substance use harmResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, AIDS Office, (SFDPH, AIDS) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $106,788 from the Regents of the University of California San Francisco, Universitywide AIDS Research Program (UCSF,UARP) to evaluate a mobile intervention to a late night population of men who have sex with men to reduce their risk of HIV/STD and substance use harm and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of February 1, 2004 to July 31, 2005.   Action details Not available
040507 1 Drug court partnership program for non-violent drug offendersResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $425,175 from the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) to provide drug court partnership funds and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004.   Action details Not available
040569 1 Outreach AdvertisingResolutionPassedResolution designating El Latino and El Reportero to be the outreach newspapers of the City and County of San Francisco for the Hispanic community; Asian Week, Chinese Times, China Press, Sing Tao Daily, and World Journal to be the outreach newspapers of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese community; the San Francisco Bay View to be the outreach newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the African American community; and the Bay Area Reporter to be the outreach newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community, to provide outreach advertising services for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.   Action details Not available
040570 1 Contracting Out Janitorial Services, Department of Parking and Traffic, FY 03-04ResolutionPassedResolution 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 for Fiscal Year 2003-2004.   Action details Not available
040571 1 Contracting Out Janitorial Services, Department of Parking and Traffic, FY 04-05ResolutionPassedResolution 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 for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.   Action details Not available
040575 1 IHSS Contract Approval - IHSS Consortium of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution approving exercise of the option to renew the contract between the City and County of San Francisco, through the Department of Human Services, and the IHSS Consortium of San Francisco for the provision of In-Home Supportive Services for the period from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005, in the amount of $16,085,136.   Action details Not available