Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/15/2005 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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051589 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. RIGHT TURN ONLY - RESCIND RIGHT TURN ONLY ONTO SAN JOSE AVENUE - ESTABLISH Brook Street, westbound, at San Jose Avenue NO TURN ON RED - ESTABLISH Sacramento Street, westbound at Stockton Street; and, Stockton Street, southbound, at Sacramento Street (to facilitate the installation of pedestrian scramble). ONE-WAY STREET (NORTHBOUND) - RESCIND ONE-WAY STREET (SOUTHBOUND) - ESTABLISH Ritch Street, between Brannan and Bryant Streets (200 block).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051597 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Alameda Street, both sides, between Potrero Avenue and Utah Street; and, Utah Street, west side, between Alameda and 15th Streets. 2-HOUR PARKING, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Marin Street, both sides, from Evans Avenue easterly to the terminus. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "U" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM – 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Langton Street, both sides, from Bryant Street to 272 feet southerly (the end of the public right-of-way (300 block)). SIDEWALK WIDTH - REDUCE PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Ingerson Avenue, south side, from 40 feet to 100 feet east of 3rd Street (sidewalk would be reduced from being 25 feet to 15 feet wide). DIAGONAL (45-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Brannan Street, northeast side, from approximately 103 feet east of Colin P. Kelly, Jr. Street to approximately 36 feet west of Delancey Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051680 2 STOP Intersections - Cabrillo Street and 4th AvenueResolutionPassedResolution establishing a STOP sign on Cabrillo Street and 4th Avenue, stopping on Cabrillo Street, making this intersection a 4 way STOP.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051725 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - Department of Parking and TrafficResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Parking and Traffic to apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $706,500 from the California Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to School grant funding.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051250 4 Medical cannabis guidelines and medical cannabis dispensary zoning and permittingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 209.3, 217 , 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817, and 818, and by adding Sections 790.141, and 890.133, to: define medical cannabis dispensaries; prohibit dispensaries in residential-house, and residential-mixed zoning districts, industrial districts, and certain mixed use districts; prohibit new medical cannabis dispensaries in neighborhood commercial cluster (NC-1) districts; permit dispensaries elsewhere subject to restrictions based on a dispensary's proximity to schools, community centers, and facilities providing substance abuse services that are licensed or certified by the State of California or funded by the Department of Public Health; require adequate ventilation in dispensaries; prohibit the sale or distribution of alcohol at dispensaries; require Planning Department notice to interested individuals and properties within 300 feet of proposed dispensaries; require the Planning Commission to holAMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
051250 5 Medical cannabis guidelines and medical cannabis dispensary zoning and permittingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 209.3, 217 , 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817, and 818, and by adding Sections 790.141, and 890.133, to: define medical cannabis dispensaries; prohibit dispensaries in residential-house, and residential-mixed zoning districts, industrial districts, and certain mixed use districts; prohibit new medical cannabis dispensaries in neighborhood commercial cluster (NC-1) districts; permit dispensaries elsewhere subject to restrictions based on a dispensary's proximity to schools, community centers, and facilities providing substance abuse services that are licensed or certified by the State of California or funded by the Department of Public Health; require adequate ventilation in dispensaries; prohibit the sale or distribution of alcohol at dispensaries; require Planning Department notice to interested individuals and properties within 300 feet of proposed dispensaries; require the Planning Commission to holPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
051747 2 Setting a permit application fee and an annual license fee for medical cannabis dispensariesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code to add Section 3204 setting an application fee for a medical cannabis dispensary permit and amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to add Section 249.17 to provide for an annual license fee for permitted medical cannabis dispensaries.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051748 1 Medical cannabis dispensary application fee increase and adjustment of application and annual license fees based on changes in CPIOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code to amend Section 3204 to increase the medical cannabis dispensary fee and to provide for adjustments to the application fee for medical cannabis dispensary permits based on changes to the consumer price index and amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to amend Section 249.17 to provide for adjustments in the medical cannabis dispensaries annual license fees based on changes to the consumer price index.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051414 2 Board review required for annual or otherwise recurring grant applications of $5,000,000 or moreOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 10.170 of the Administrative Code to require Board review of proposed annual or otherwise recurring grant applications of $5,000,000 or more prior to their submission.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051459 2 Parking RestrictionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 3.6.1 to redefine the Downtown Core area, by amending 38.B to prohibit no stopping except for the loading or unloading of passengers or freight in the Downtown Core, by amending 38.B.1 to prohibit no stopping except for the loading or unloading of passengers or freight outside of the Downtown Core, by amending 201.1 to revise the boundaries for Parking Meter Area Number One, and by amending 201.2 to revise the boundaries for Parking Meter Area Number Two.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051605 1 Penalties related to dog licensingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 1, Section 41.25 of the San Francisco Health Code by increasing penalties imposed for failing to license a dog or obtain a young dog certificate from not less than $25 nor more than $50 to exactly $100; and making environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051606 1 Penalties related to vicious and dangerous dogsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 1, Section 42.2 of the San Francisco Health Code to transfer authority for registration of vicious and dangerous dogs from the Department of Public Health to the Department of Animal Care & Control, increase the vicious and dangerous dog registration fee from $50 to $250, allow for microchipping as an alternative form of permanent identification for dogs, and clarify standards for outdoor enclosures; amending Section 42.3 to adjust hearing deadlines for vicious and dangerous dog hearings; and amending Section 42.4 making a second or subsequent violation within any 12-month period from the initial incident punishable as a misdemeanor, and to allocate dog registration fees and fines collected for violations of Sections 42 through 42.3 to the Department of Animal Care & Control for enforcement of the vicious and dangerous dog program; and making environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051607 2 Mandating the spaying and neutering of pit bulls and prohibiting non-permitted breeding of pit bullsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 1 of the San Francisco Health Code by: adding Section 43, to define pit bull and to create a procedure for determining breed; adding Section 43.1, to require every pit bull in the City and County of San Francisco to be spayed or neutered unless one of the enumerated exceptions apply; adding Section 43.2, to establish fines of $100 to $1000 for failing to spay or neuter, to limit an owner from redeeming an impounded unspayed or unneutered pit bull, to provide a procedure for the Department of Animal Care and Control to spay or neuter a pit bull upon a deposit of $100 with an ultimate fee of the actual expenses incurred, and to set a fee of $60 for Animal Care and Control to transport a pit bull to a private veterinarian for spaying or neutering; adding Section 43.3, to allocate fines to the Department of Animal Care and Control; adding Section 43.4 to provide an operative date; adding Section 44, to provide permit requirements for the breeding and/or transferring ownership or possession of pit bull puppies within the City and County of San Francisco; adding PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051474 2 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. PARKING METERS (TO BE IN EFFECT 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT) - ESTABLISH 2nd Street, between Bryant and Townsend Streets Brannan Street, between 4th and 2nd Street Folsom Street, between 1st and Spear Streets Fremont Street, between Folsom and Harrison Streets Harrison Street, between 2nd and Fremont Streets Main Street, between Harrison and Folsom Streets Spear Street, between Folsom and Harrison Streets Townsend Street, between 2nd and 3rd Streets TOW-AWAY NO PARKING - RESCIND Folsom Street, south side, between Main and Spear StreetsAMENDEDPass Action details Not available
051474 3 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. PARKING METERS (TO BE IN EFFECT 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT) - ESTABLISH 2nd Street, between Bryant and Townsend Streets Brannan Street, between 4th and 2nd Street Folsom Street, between 1st and Spear Streets Fremont Street, between Folsom and Harrison Streets Harrison Street, between 2nd and Fremont Streets Main Street, between Harrison and Folsom Streets Spear Street, between Folsom and Harrison Streets Townsend Street, between 2nd and 3rd Streets TOW-AWAY NO PARKING - RESCIND Folsom Street, south side, between Main and Spear StreetsADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
050496 2 Increasing height exemption for elevator penthouses from 10 feet to 16 feetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 260 to increase the height exemption for elevator penthouses from 10 feet to 16 feet so long as the penthouse is limited to the footprint of the elevator shaft, to require that the design of all elevator penthouses in Residential districts be consistent with the "Residential Design Guidelines," to allow the Zoning Administrator to, after a public hearing, grant further exemptions for buildings with height limits of more than 65 feet where such an exemption is required to meet state or federal laws or regulations, and after providing neighborhood notice, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051769 1 Zoning - 16 Month and 15 Day Extension of Interim Moratorium on Medical Cannabis DispensariesOrdinancePassedUrgency ordinance approving a 16 month and 15 day 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
051836 1 Hearing - Emergency ordinance reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ProgramHearingFiledHearing to consider 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.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
051821 1 Reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ProgramOrdinancePassedEmergency 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051740 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for 680 Illinois Street/2075 Third StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department adopted and issued on September 22, 2005, approving the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (Case No. 2004.0546E), for the proposed demolition of two concrete warehouse/garage structures at 680 Illinois Street and 550 18th Street and construct one 50-foot tall building consisting of 35 dwelling units, 7,000 square feet of retail/commercial space, and about 41 off-street parking spaces. The project fronts on Illinois, Third and 18th Streets. The project would include a total of 74,012 square feet in five-stories, including four commercial spaces totalling 7,000-gsf on the ground floor - two facing Illinois Street, and one facing 18th and Third Streets. The 50,966-sf residential uses would have open space provided through a second story deck. The 10,580-sf parking garage would be at the ground floor and accessed from Illinois Street. The two warehouse structures located at 680 Illinois Street (or 2075 Third Street) and 550 18th Street are included in the Central Waterfront Cultural Resource SurveCONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051741 1 Affirm adoption of the final negative declaration for 680 Illinois Street/2075 Third StreetMotionPassedMotion affirming Planning Commission adoption of the final negative declaration for 680 Illinois Street/2075 Third Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051742 1 Reversing adoption of the final negative declaration for 680 Illinois Street/2075 Third StreetMotionKilledMotion reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the final negative declaration for 680 Illinois Street/2075 Third Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051743 1 Preparation of findings to reverse adoption of the final negative declaration for 680 Illinois Street/2075 Third StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the final negative declaration for 680 Illinois Street/2075 Third Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051801 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption issued for the Medical Cannabis Dispensary ordinancesHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated August 25, 2005, Case No. 2005.0664E, exempting from environmental review under General Rule Exclusion (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)), the proposed legislation relating to the San Francisco Medical Cannabis Dispensary Code Amendments. This matter is a companion measure to Board File Nos. 051747, 051748, and 051250. (Appellant: Mr. Bill Barnes).HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
051802 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the Medical Cannabis Dispensary ordinancesMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the Medical Cannabis Dispensary ordinances are categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
051803 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the Medical Cannabis Dispensary ordinancesMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the Medical Cannabis Dispensary ordinances are categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
051804 1 Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for the Medical Cannabis Dispensary ordinancesMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the Medical Cannabis Dispensary ordinances are categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
051586 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Microsoft Corporation, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the class-action lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Microsoft Corporation for $1,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 27, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court; entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Microsoft Corporation, et al.; Microsoft removed the action to federal court and then transferred the action to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051811 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Lucia WongOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Lucia Wong against the City and County of San Francisco for $440,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 5, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 431-126 and waiver of San Francisco General Hospital lien.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051862 1 Averting SFUSD StrikeResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District and SEIU to come to an agreement that averts a potential strike that would be harmful to the children and youth of San Francisco and rely on information provided by the City Controller where this can be helpful.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051863 1 American Indian Heritage MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring November 2005 as “American Indian Heritage Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051864 1 Extending the term of service for the Power Plant Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution to extend the expiration date of the Power Plant Task Force from November 1, 2005 to November 1, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051865 1 Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds - Jewish Home of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $38,000,000 for the financing of the remodeling of and construction of additions to a residential and care facility owned by the Jewish Home of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051866 1 Commending Rabbi Kenneth R. LeitnerResolutionPassedResolution commending Rabbi Kenneth R. Leitner for his exceptional qualities as a religious leader and congratulating him on his installation as the new senior rabbi at the Congregation Beth Sholom.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051794 1 Commending outgoing San Francisco Examiner City Hall reporter Jo StanleyResolutionPassedResolution commending outgoing San Francisco Examiner City Hall reporter Jo Stanley, and wishing her the best in her future endeavors.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051792 1 Regulating Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Uses and Establishing An Annual FeeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to add Chapter 26, ("Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Use Nuisance Regulations") deeming all existing non-conforming and permitted off-sale alcohol uses "approved;" establishing an administrative hearing process to abate nuisance activities by deemed approved off-sale alcohol uses; creating a list of performance standards which reflect existing local nuisance and related state and federal laws; providing for an education and outreach program; authorizing penalties for violation of performance standards including administrative penalties from $500 to $1000 or revocation of deemed approved status; providing for appeals of conditions or administrative penalties to the Board of Appeals; providing for appeals of the revocation of deemed approved status to the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Appeals; setting an annual fee of $264 for deemed approved off-sale alcohol uses; and amending the Administrative Code to add Sections 10.19-5 and 10.19-6 to establish deemed approved off-sale alcohol use nuisance regulation project accounts within the Ci   Action details Not available
051887 1 Amendments to Administrative Code Section 10BOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending section 10B.2 of the Administrative Code to eliminate the provisions allowing the Mayor to waive payment for services under this chapter, and amending section 10B.20 of the Administrative Code to provide that any person, firm or corporation who receives a street closure permit while being in arrears more than 90 days for payment required shall not be eligible for a future permit.   Action details Not available
051889 1 Policy that the City should supply electricity to new City developments where feasibleOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to add Chapter 99: Public Power in New City Developments, establishing as the policy of the City and County of San Francisco that, where feasible, the City shall be the electricity provider for new City developments, including military bases and redevelopment projects.   Action details Not available
051794 1 Commending outgoing San Francisco Examiner City Hall reporter Jo StanleyResolutionPassedResolution commending outgoing San Francisco Examiner City Hall reporter Jo Stanley, and wishing her the best in her future endeavors.   Action details Not available
051795 1 Supporting plug-in hybrid vehicle technologyResolutionPassedResolution urging the Director of Administrative Services and the Director of Contract Administration to purchase plug-in hybrid vehicles for the city fleet, and committing the City and County of San Francisco to support local, state and federal programs that support these vehicles and promote plug-in electric hybrid vehicles.   Action details Not available
051888 1 Rescind Tow-away on Columbus AvenueResolutionFiledResolution rescinding parking regulations on the 200 Block of Columbus Avenue. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Columbus Avenue, east-side, between Pacific Avenue and Broadway.   Action details Not available
051890 1 Traffic Regulations - 18th StreetResolutionPassedResolution rescinding No Parking 7am-4pm except Saturday and Sunday on 18th Street, north side, between Dolores and Church Streets. NO PARKING 7A-4P EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY– RESCIND 18th Street, north side, between Dolores and Church Streets   Action details Not available
051891 1 Bartlett Garage ContractResolutionKilledResolution urging the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency to delay finalizing the Bartlett Garage contract and to consider dividing the contract between Mission Economic Development Association, a Mission District-based non-profit organization, and Pacific Park Management.   Action details Not available
051892 1 Bill O'ReillyResolutionPassedResolution urging Fox News Corporation and Westwood One to terminate the employment of news show host Bill O'Reilly for speech condoning acts of terrorism.   Action details Not available
051893 1 Urging Federal Communications Commission to closely examine KNEW 910 AM license renewal applicationResolutionPassedResolution urging the Federal Communications Commission to closely examine radio station KNEW 910 AM’s license renewal application in light of a public petition from Media Alliance, the Youth Media Council and Accion Latina to deny KNEW’s application for breach of “the public interest”.   Action details Not available
051894 1 Hepatitis Screening MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring November 2005 to be “ Hepatitis Screening Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
051895 1 Commending Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco Businessman Lou GiraudoResolutionPassedResolution commending Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco businessman Lou Giraudo for their roles in the resolving the labor dispute between SEIU United Healthcare Workers – West and the California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) in San Francisco and St. Luke’s.   Action details Not available
051793 1 SOMA Stabilization FundHearingFiledHearing on MOCD's proposed regulations and administration of the SOMA Stabilization Fund.   Action details Not available
051796 1 Status of the City's only owned apartment building (Midtown Park Corporation)HearingFiledHearing on the status of the City's only owned apartment building (Midtown Park Corporation), and any possible plans for selling or converting said property and how those plans implicate existing tenants and strategies.   Action details Not available
051797 1 San Francisco’s Emergency Warning System and 65 Emergency SirensHearingFiledHearing regarding San Francisco’s Emergency Warning System, specifically the City’s 65 emergency sirens, to investigate the following questions: (1) In the light of recent news regarding the existence of numerous “acoustic shadows” or dead spots in the siren network, what is the current system capability? Where is it currently audible? Where is it not audible? (2) Why has the City chosen not to pre-record warning messages for a variety of catastrophic events? (3) What preparations have been made to have live messages in real-time in various languages at the time of a catastrophic disaster in San Francisco? What are the written protocols for such? What language capacity is there for such? During what hours of the day? (4) Did the current contractor fail to fulfill the original scope of work? If so, when did the City realize the system was not working per the specifications in the original proposal? (5) If upgrades or repairs are necessary to remedy shortfalls in the existing siren system, what is the estimated cost and funding source for these repairs? Will this additional    Action details Not available
051798 1 Public oversight for TechConnect, the Mayor's proposed City-wide universal wireless broadband networkHearingFiledHearing to discuss how the City can have a more consumer-driven rather than tech industry-driven process for establishing a TechConnect network in San Francisco. What is the DTIS' plan to ensure that TechConnect will bridge the digital divide and not simply serve people who are already connected to wireless technology? What criteria is the DTIS using to decide upon a tech provider? How will DTIS provide valuable public forums to assure the broadest possible discussion for TechConnect programs that meet the needs of underserved communities?   Action details Not available
051799 1 Status of the Agreement protecting the public interest in certain improvements and developments of Parcel 4 at the corner of Balboa Street and the Great HighwayHearingFiledHearing to determine the status of the April 10, 2003 Agreement protecting the public interest in certain improvements and developments of Parcel 4 at the corner of Balboa Street and the Great Highway.   Action details Not available
051886 1 Public Hearing - Ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the South of Market Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Project AreaHearingFiledHearing to consider the possible adoption of an ordinance 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
051790 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.   Action details Not available
051791 1 Legislative Analyst Request - First-time homebuyer prequalification programsMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to identify and describe current first-time homebuyer prequalification programs, review the best practices and analyze the feasibility of adopting a program in conjunction with the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
051800 1 Canceling January 3, 2006, Board of Supervisors meetingMotionPassedMotion canceling January 3, 2006, meeting of the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
051812 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Theresa KoenigOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Theresa Koenig against the City and County of San Francisco for $190,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 16, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 401-374; entitled Theresa Koenig, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
051813 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Tania Tavasieff FoleyOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tania Tavasieff Foley against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 7, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 434-496; entitled Tania Tavasieff Foley v. City and County of San Francisco, Mortimer John Joyce, Jr., and Stephen Waichi Wong.   Action details Not available
051814 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Aircraft Service International, DHL Express (USA) as successor in interest to Airborne Express ("Airborne"), Atlantic Richfield Co., ChevronTexaco, Shell, Signature Flight Support, and UnocalOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, against Aircraft Service International, DHL Express (USA) as successor in interest to Airborne Express ("Airborne"), Atlantic Richfield Co., ChevronTexaco, Shell, Signature Flight Support, and Unocal, 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).   Action details Not available
051789 1 Prevailing wages for workers on public works/improvement projects, workers doing janitorial services, workers in public off-street parking lots, garages, or auto storage facilities, workers in theatrical services; and workers performing moving servicesResolutionPassedResolution fixing prevailing wage rates for (1) workers performing work under City contracts for public work and improvement; (2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; (3) workers in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; (4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; and (5) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City.   Action details Not available
051815 1 Additional contract funds to evaluate the integration of buprenorphine treatment into the SFGH AIDS ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services (SFDPH, CBHS), to enter retroactively into an agreement with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, and expend additional funds in the amount of $351,939 to provide local and multi-site evaluation of the integration of buprenorphine treatment into the SFGH AIDS Program, and to add one (I.0) new position funded through this agreement; for the period of September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2009.   Action details Not available