Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/17/2009 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Regular Meeting
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeStatusTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
091260 2 Payment of Award to John Doe - $10,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing payment of a $10,000 reward for supplying information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jaquain Williams.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
091261 2 Payment of Award to John Doe - $10,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing payment of a $10,000 reward for supplying information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deaths of Jovanie Banks and Michael Hill.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
091217 2 Appropriation ordinance to reflect Mayor's State Budget Plan for FY 2009-2010OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $18,000,000 of an unallocated reduction to State revenues (State Budget Reserve), including $9,589,000 for the Department of Public Health, $9,600,000 for the Human Services Agency, $350,000 for the Sheriff's Department, and $150,000 for the General Fund Reserve; deappropriating $3,448,652 of expenditures in the Department of Public Health consistent with the Mayor's Proposed State Budget Plan; and appropriating and placing $1,759,652 of General City Responsibility General Fund on an appropriated reserve for FY 2009-2010.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
091232 1 Approval of the Ryan White HIV Emergency Relief Grant Program applicationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the “HIV Emergency Relief Programs (Ryan White Programs, Part A)” grant from the Health Resources Services Administration, requesting $36,118,233 in HIV emergency relief program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area; from March 1, 2010, through February 28, 2011.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
091236 1 Approval of contract for Personal Assisted Employment Services Program for the Department of Public HealthResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to enter into a contract with Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc., to provide mental health services through the Personally Assisted Employment Services program for the term of January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2016.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
091013 1 Application of City's Conflict of Interest Laws to City OfficersOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 3.222 and 3.224 to clarify the application of prohibitions to City officers, and by adding sections 3.201 and 3.203 to name the Government Ethics Ordinance, to permit waiver of contracting prohibition, and to define "officer."PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
091075 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Bernard and Mildred Bolton - $650,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Bernard and Mildred Bolton against the City and County of San Francisco for $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 15, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 480-896; entitled Bernard and Mildred Bolton, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
091080 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Duncan Briggs - $65,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Duncan Briggs against the City and County of San Francisco for $65,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 19, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 478-836; entitled Duncan Briggs, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
091086 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Jeanne Schoenstein - $225,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jeanne Schoenstein against the City and County of San Francisco and Marcelo Samame for $225,000.00, inclusive of attorneys' fees and costs; the lawsuit was filed on July 14, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-08-477472; entitled Schoenstein, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
091186 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Gavin Smith - $55,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Gavin Smith against the City and County of San Francisco for $55,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 29, 2009, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-09-487887; entitled Gavin Smith v. City and County of San Francisco.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090998 1 Settlement of Eminent Domain Lawsuit - Pacific Gas and Electric Company - $112,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the eminent domain lawsuit filed by Pacific Gas and Electric Company against the City and County of San Francisco et al., San Mateo Superior Court, Case No.449100; entitled Pacific Gas and Electric v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are set forth in the Stipulation for Entry of Judgment in Condemnation contained in Board of Supervisors' File No. 090998.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
091129 2 Appointment, Entertainment Commission - Neal CavelliniMotionPassedMotion appointing Neal Cavellini, term ending July 1, 2013, to the Entertainment Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091194 1 Appointment, Entertainment Commission - Al PerezMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Al Perez to the Entertainment Commission, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending July 1, 2013.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091223 2 Appointment, Immigrant Rights Commission - Angus McCarthyMotionPassedMotion appointing Angus McCarthy, term ending June 6, 2011, to the Immigrant Rights Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091226 2 Appointments, Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee - Dahianna Lopez, Paul Supawanich, and Jay LeeMotionPassedMotion appointing Dahianna Lopez and Paul Supawanich, terms ending March 28, 2010, and Jay Lee, term ending March 28, 2011, to the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091227 2 Appointment, Local Homeless Coordinating Board - Laura GuzmanMotionPassedMotion appointing Laura Guzman, term ending October 21, 2011, to the Local Homeless Coordinating Board.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091229 2 Appointment, Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group - Julienne FisherMotionPassedMotion appointing Julienne Fisher, term ending December 17, 2011, to the Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Board.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091234 2 Appointment, Veterans Affairs Commission - Stephen NoetzelMotionPassedHearing to consider appointing one member, term ending January 31, 2011, to the Veterans Affairs Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091235 2 Appointment, Child Care Planning and Advisory Council - Simon LeeMotionPassedHearing to consider appointment one member, term ending December 31, 2011, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091122 2 Liquor License Transfer - 1221 Polk StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license from 1092 Post Street to 1221 Polk Street (District 3), to Steven Black for Lush Lounge Inc., 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
091242 2 U.S. Navy - Public Participation in the Hunters Point Shipyard Restoration ProjectResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Navy to reinstate the Restoration Advisory Board of the Hunters Point Shipyard and/or provide other appropriate forums to ensure meaningful public participation in the cleanup process.AMENDEDFail Action details Not available
091242 2 U.S. Navy - Public Participation in the Hunters Point Shipyard Restoration ProjectResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Navy to reinstate the Restoration Advisory Board of the Hunters Point Shipyard and/or provide other appropriate forums to ensure meaningful public participation in the cleanup process.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
091242 3 U.S. Navy - Public Participation in the Hunters Point Shipyard Restoration ProjectResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Navy to reinstate the Restoration Advisory Board of the Hunters Point Shipyard and/or provide other appropriate forums to ensure meaningful public participation in the cleanup process.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081509 2 Summary Vacation of a Portion of Channel Street Between 7th Street and Carolina Street and Exchange of PropertyOrdinancePassedOrdinance ordering the summary vacation of a portion of Channel Street between 7th Street and Carolina Street, subject to specified conditions; adopting findings pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code Sections 8330 et seq.; authorizing the exchange of such vacated City property with a new lot created in Record of Survey No. 4778, owned by Recology Properties, Inc. and Sunset Scavenger Company; adopting environmental findings and findings that the vacation and exchange are consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing actions in furtherance of the ordinance.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090678 2 Bayview Hunters Point Area Plan, Technical Zoning Map AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Zoning Map Sheets ZN08, ZN10, and SU10 of the City and County of San Francisco Planning Code with revised use districts within the Bayview Hunters Point Plan Area; and making various findings, including CEQA findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
090388 1 Zoning - Establishing the 1500 Page Street Residential Care Special Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Sections 249.41 and 263.22 to establish the 1500 Page Street Residential Care Special Use District (SUD), encompassing the real property located at 1500 Page Street (Assessor's Block 1223, Lot 004), to permit the expansion of a building used for residential care; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code and environmental findings.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
091093 1 Approving Zoning Map Amendments in Connection with the 1500 Page Street Residential Care Special Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section Maps 6H and 6SU of the Zoning Maps of the City and County of San Francisco for the real property located at 1500 Page Street (Assessor's Block 1223, Lot 004) at the northwest corner of Masonic Avenue and Page Street, to reclassify the property from a 40-X Height and Bulk District to a 55-X Height and Bulk District, and to map the 1500 Page Street Residential Care Special Use District in order to permit the expansion of an existing building used for residential care and other considerations; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code and environmental findings.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
091241 1 Veterans Affairs Commission to Expand Membership and Establish Residency RequirementOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Section 5.102 to expand the number of members from 15 to 17 and establish a requirement that members reside in the City and County of San Francisco.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
091128 2 Appointment, Police Commission - James HammerMotionPassedHearing to consider appointing one member, term ending April 30, 2011, to the Police Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091262 1 Appointments, California State Association of Counties - Supervisors Mar and Avalos (Alternate)MotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisors Eric Mar and John Avalos (as an alternate member), terms ending November 28, 2010, to the California State Association of Counties.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
091293 1 Approval of a 30-Day Extension for Planning Commission ReviewResolutionPassedResolution extending by 30-days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend Planning Code Section 303(i) to require new applicants of formula retail establishments to appoint a community liaison, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
091299 1 Extending the Single Room Occupancy Task Force to December 31, 2012ResolutionPassedResolution amending the Single Room Occupancy Task Force to extend it three (3) years beyond the current sunset date of December 31, 2009, to December 31, 2012, and increasing its membership by one (1) member to fourteen (14) to include one (1) additional tenant representative: nine (9) members appointed by the Board of Supervisors; four (4) appointed by designated department heads; and one (1) chair appointed by the Director of Health.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
091301 1 Approval of a Three (3) Month Extension for Planning Commission ReviewResolutionPassedResolution extending by three (3) months the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend Section 729 to add new Sub-section 729.52A and adding new Section 790.115 to require conditional use authorization in the West Portal Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District for certain personal service nail salons, as defined; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
091292 1 Commending Northern Station Police Captain Al CasciatoResolutionPassedResolution Commending Captain Al Casciato for his contributions to the City and County of San Francisco, and his dedicated service as Captain of the Police Department's Northern Station.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
091304 1 Endorsement of World March for Peace and NonviolenceResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the first World March for Peace and Nonviolence, calling for the end of war and nuclear arms, and the elimination of violence of all kinds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
091319 1 Commending Linda Laws and Declaring November 20 2009, "Linda Laws Day"ResolutionPassedResolution commending Linda Laws on the occasion of her retirement from the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors after 20 years of service to the City and County of San Francisco and declaring November 20, 2009, “Linda Laws Day.”ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
091334 1 Booths and Other Private Spaces in Places of Entertainment and Extended Hours PremisesOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Sections 1060.10 and 1070.13 of the Police Code to state the visibility requirement applicable to booths and other private spaces in Places of Entertainment and Extended-Hours Premises; to state the purpose of the visibility requirement; and to authorize the Entertainment Commission to adopt regulations implementing the visibility requirement.   Action details Not available
091336 1 Public Employment - Amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2009-2010 for the Department of the EnvironmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 183-09 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2009-2010) to reflect the addition of one position (.50 FTE) Class 5638 Environmental Assistant in the Department of the Environment.   Action details Not available
091330 1 Urging the Department of Social Services to Immediately Reverse the Policy Excluding a Person with Any Felony Conviction from Serving as an In-Home Supportive Services Homecare ProviderResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Social Services to immediately reverse the policy excluding a person with any felony conviction or serious misdemeanor from serving as an In-Home Supportive Services independent homecare provider.   Action details Not available
091333 1 Approving a Loan Not to Exceed $171,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Transbay Joint Powers AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution approving a Loan in an amount up to $171,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and making certain public benefit findings for the Transbay Transit Center program under California Government Code Section 6586.5.   Action details Not available
091335 1 Establishing Infill Opportunity Zones for Congestion Management PlanningResolutionPassedResolution establishing Infill Opportunity Zones for Congestion Management Planning in the City and County of San Francisco under California Government Code Section 65088.   Action details Not available
091337 1 Urging the Federal Communications Commission to Codify Strong Network Neutrality PrinciplesResolutionFiledResolution urging the Federal Communications Commission to codify strong network neutrality principles in order to ensure that the Internet will continue to foster innovation, increase competition, and spur economic growth as well as making the Internet faster and more affordable for all.   Action details Not available
091338 1 Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds – 2235 Third Street Apartments not to exceed $55,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Finance Authority For Nonprofit Corporations in a revised aggregate principal amount not to exceed $55,000,000 for financing the acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of 2235 Third Street Apartments, subject to the policies for such approvals adopted by the Board of Supervisors in Ordinance No. 36-07.   Action details Not available
091339 1 Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds – 178 Townsend Street Housing Project not to exceed $33,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Finance Authority For Nonprofit Corporations in a revised aggregate principal amount not to exceed $33,000,000 for financing the rehabilitation of a housing project located at 178 Townsend Street, subject to the policies for such approvals adopted by the Board of Supervisors in Ordinance No. 36-07.   Action details Not available
091340 1 Accept and Expend Grant – Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment – $24,790ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $24,790 from the University of California San Francisco, to assist with a project entitled “Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment;” for the period of September 30, 2008, through September 29, 2009.   Action details Not available
091342 1 Opposing the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts Amendment to Restrict Reproductive ChoiceResolutionFiledResolution opposing the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts Amendment that limits reproductive choice, urging the United States Senate to pass healthcare reform that preserves access to reproductive health services, urging conferees to remove the amendment, and commending members of the California congressional delegation who opposed the amendment.   Action details Not available
091327 1 Review of the Salary Scale and Growth in Number of Positions of Management Classifications in the CityHearingFiledHearing to review salary scale and growth in number of positions of management and administrative classifications in the City and to consider strategies to achieve budget savings.   Action details Not available
091328 1 Local and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the San Francisco General Hospital RebuildHearingFiledHearing on the Local and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Local Workforce participation in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission 525 Golden Gate Building and the San Francisco General Hospital rebuild.   Action details Not available
091329 1 Annual Review and Approval of the FY 2010-2011 Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board Annual Budget GuidelinesHearingFiledHearing to consider the annual review and approval of the FY 2010-2011 Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board Annual Budget Guidelines.   Action details Not available
091332 1 Public Hearing - Approving a Loan Not to Exceed $171,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Transbay Joint Powers AuthorityHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed Resolution approving a Loan in an amount up to $171,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and Making Certain Public Benefit Findings for the Transbay Transit Center Program Under California Government Code Section 6586.5.   Action details Not available
091331 1 Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole – November 24, 2009 – 3:00 p.m. Approving a Loan in an amount up to $171,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Transbay Joint Powers AuthorityMotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole on November 24, 2009, to hear the approval of a Loan in an amount up to $171,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and making certain public benefit findings for the Transbay Transit Center program under California Government Code Section 6586.5.   Action details Not available
091341 1 2010 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting ScheduleMotionPassedMotion approving the 2010 Board of Supervisors regular meeting schedule by canceling the Board meetings of January 19, February 16, May 25, July 6, October 12, and November 30; and by further canceling all Board and Committee meetings during the summer and winter breaks from August 11 through September 3, 2010, and December 15 through December 31, 2010.   Action details Not available
091284 1 Mission Bay - Park P21 ImprovementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating a portion of State Trust Parcel 5 East of future Terry A. Francois Boulevard at future Mission Bay Boulevard for public open space and park purposes; naming the new park "Bayfront Park;" accepting and irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities; designating said facilities to public open space and park purposes and accepting for maintenance responsibilities and liability purposes; adopting environmental findings and findings that such actions are consistent with the City's General Plan, priority policy findings of City Planning Code section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; accepting Department of Public Works Order No.178,379 and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance.   Action details Not available
091289 1 Settlement of Lawsuits - David Spears and Sabrina Wigfall - $97,500OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by David Spears and Sabrina Wigfall against the City and County of San Francisco and Kyle Adams against the City and County of San Francisco for $97,500; the lawsuits were filed on February 6, 2004, and August 1, 2008, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case Nos. 06-cv-04968 VRW and 08-vc-03696 PJH; entitled David Spears and Sabrina Wigfall v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. and Kyle Adams v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
091290 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Lisa Anne Haller - $230,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Lisa Anne Haller against the City and County of San Francisco for $230,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 20, 2007, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 461-498; entitled Lisa Anne Haller, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
091291 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - City and County of San Francisco - $1,260,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against the Design Partnership and Del Campo and Maru, Joint Association of Architects, for (a) $1,260,000 payable to the City and County of San Francisco and (b) mutual releases; the lawsuit was filed on March 20, 2009, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 09-486423; entitled City and County of San Francisco v. The Design Partnership and Del Campo and Maru, Joint Association of Architects.   Action details Not available
091285 1 Amendment to Agreement with Owens Information Systems to Extend the TermResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into the Eighth Amendment of an agreement with Owens Information Systems to extend the term of the agreement to fifteen years.   Action details Not available
091286 1 Approval of Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Agency's Ground Lease within Mission Bay North and South Redevelopment PlansResolutionPassedResolution approving the Second Amendment to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency's Ground Lease to add certain additional real property within the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan Area to the leased premises and to clarify certain maintenance obligations.   Action details Not available
091287 1 Tenderloin Housing Clinic Contract Approval - $82,286,121ResolutionPassedResolution approving, retroactively, the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the Tenderloin Housing Clinic to provide master-leased housing for formerly homeless single adults to the Human Services Agency for the period of January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2015, in the amount of $82,286,121.   Action details Not available
091288 1 Approval of CEQA Findings for SFPUC Harding Park Recycled Water ProjectResolutionPassedResolution adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, including the adoption of a mitigation and reporting program and a statement of overriding considerations related to the Harding Park Recycled Water Project, Water System Improvement Program funded Project No. CUW 30204; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to notify the Controller of this action.   Action details Not available