Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/11/2002 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Regular meeting
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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020002 1 Changing the designation of 572 Folsom Street from a Category V Building to a Category III buildingOrdinancePassedOrdinance changing the designation of 572 Folsom Street from Category V (Unrated) to Category III (Contributory) pursuant to Article 11 of the Planning Code.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
020009 1 Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit AppealMotionKilledMotion disapproving the decision of the Department of Public Works' denial of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit for 1259 Dolores Street and granting an Encroachment Permit.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
020010 1 Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit AppealMotionKilledMotion affirming the decision of the Department of Public Works' denial of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit for 1259 Dolores Street and denying an Encroachment Permit.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
012187 2 Consular Identification CardsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 95, encompassing Section 95.1, to require City departments to accept identification cards issued to foreign citizens or nationals if the issuing country authorizes the use of the card as a passport for re-entry into the issuing country, the card has a photograph of the person and date of birth, and the process for issuing the card meets standards established by the Director of Administrative Services to ensure accurate identification of the person and to discourage fraudulent documents.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
020153 2 Amendment to Rent OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance" by changing Section 37.9 to add 12 months to the original six-month period during which landlords are prohibited from evicting tenants for non-payment of that portion of rent attributable to capital improvement cost passthrough petitions decided at the Rent Board after April 10, 2000, pursuant to capital improvement petitions filed prior to August 10, 2001 (so that the prohibition period for such evictions is now extended from February 10, 2002 to February 10, 2003); by prohibiting landlords from imposing late fees on tenants for such non-payment of capital improvement costs; and with Findings in support.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
012236 4 Appropriation - District AttorneyOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating, retroactively, $259,257 from the General Fund Reserve to provide funding for the court ordered change of venue for the case of People of State of California v. Knoller, et al. for the District Attorney for fiscal year 2001-02.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
020174 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion asking the Legislative Analyst to determine the size of the City's car fleet by City department and a review of policies on who can use these vehicles.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
020202 1 International Bocce GamesResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the important cultural resource of the 2002 International Bocce Games and congratulating Hopland, Mendocino for hosting these games, May 14th through May 18th, 2002.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020206 1 Supporting S.F. Summit on HomelessnessResolutionPassedResolution supporting the San Francisco Summit on Homelessness, scheduled for March 7, 2002 and designed to discuss the Continuum of Care plan with the goal of coordinating the efforts from all community stakeholders to meet the goal of eradicating homelessness in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020207 1 Visitacion Valley Interim Controls ExtensionResolutionPassedResolution extending the imposition of interim zoning controls, as modified, for an additional twelve (12) months by applying the zoning controls applicable in NC-3 districts that are contained in the Planning Code Section 712 to Assessor's Blocks 5087, 5100, and 5101 and Block 5099, Lot 14, subject to a specified exception: by requiring conditional use authorization for any non-residential use size in excess of sixty-five thousand (65,000) square feet on Assessor's Blocks 5087, 5100, and 5101 and Block 5099, Lot 14, and in the adjacent NC-3 district located on Bayshore Boulevard and bounded by Arleta Avenue on the north and the terminus of the City and County of San Francisco to the south; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020208 1 Grant - Port CommissionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the California Trade and Commerce Agency for design and construction of fish processing facilities at Pier 45.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020209 1 Commend - Rodel E. RodisResolutionPassedResolution commending Rodel E. Rodis on his election as President of the Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020210 1 Commend - ContinuumResolutionPassedResolution commending Continuum for its service to low-income and homeless San Franciscans suffering from HIV/AIDS, and commending Mark Cloutier, Continuum's new Executive Director.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020141 1 Final Map for a 15 Unit Live/Work Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 250 Clara Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 206, Assessor's Block No. 3753, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
020142 1 Final Map for a 16 Unit Live/Work Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 73 Sumner Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 157, Assessor's Block No. 3730, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
020164 1 Supporting AB 1753, Vehicle License FeeResolutionPassedResolution supporting AB 1753 (Migden), which would restore the State Vehicle License Fee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020203 1 Supporting SCA 7ResolutionKilledResolution supporting SCA 7, the Constitutional Sunshine Amendment sponsored by the California First Amendment Coalition, the California Newspaper Publishers Association and State Senator John Burton.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
020204 1 Proposition 40ResolutionKilledResolution supporting the passage of Proposition 40, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002, and encouraging California voters to approve this bond act on March 5, 2002.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
020205 1 Urging Secretary of State to Monitor March PrimaryResolutionFiledResolution urging the California Secretary of State to monitor the March 2002 primary election in the County of San Francisco.REFERRED  Action details Not available
020257 1 Commending Car ShareResolutionPassedResolution commending City Car Share on its successful first year of service in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020258 1 Proclaiming Libby and Robert Denebeim Day in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming February 17, 2002 "Libby and Robert Denebeim Day" in the City and County of San Francisco in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary and their lifelong service to all the communities of the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020191 2 Supplemental Appropriation, Board of SupervisorsOrdinancePassedOrdinance releasing the $500,000 Finance Committee Reserve for the Transbay Terminal Study and reappropriating the same from the Planning Department to the Board of Supervisors for fiscal year 2001-02.   Action details Not available
020261 1 Advertising of bail bond agentsOrdinanceKilledOrdinance adding Section 710 to the San Francisco Police Code to require that advertising for bail bond agents posted in San Francisco jails indicate whether the agent maintains an office in San Francisco, requiring that the advertising agent be licensed by the Department of Insurance, and requiring that the advertising agent operating under a fictitious business name has on file a fictitious business name statement.   Action details Not available
020262 1 Designating Municipal Railway Car No. 1 as Landmark No. 230OrdinanceFiledOrdinance designating the Municipal Railway Car Number 1 as Landmark No. 230 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code.   Action details Not available
020263 1 PAES-In kind AssistanceOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.76 to reflect the current stipend amount and to provide in-kind shelter and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.76.3 to value shelter and meals to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.94 to establish a baseline PAES budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.95 to provide for an independent evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.96 to provide that these amendments will sunset in two years; and adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.97 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before January 1, 2003.   Action details Not available
020264 1 Interim Reduction of $25 in the Maximum Gate Fee for Taxi DriversOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Police Code Section 1135.1 to lower by $25 per shift the cap on gate fees charged taxi drivers, and providing that this reduction in the cap on gate fees shall expire after two consecutive full quarters of economic growth in the Bay Area.   Action details Not available
020265 1 General Assistance - In Kind AssistanceOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.59.3 to provide in-kind shelter and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.1 to value shelter and meals to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.6A. to provide a special needs allowance to homeless recipients; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.12 to establish a baseline GA budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.13 to provide for an independent evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.14 to provide that these amendments will sunset in two years, adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.15 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before January 1, 2003.   Action details Not available
020266 1 CALM - In Kind AssistanceOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.106 to reflect the current grant amount and to provide in-kind shelter and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.106.3 to value shelter and meals to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.125 to establish a baseline CALM budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.126 to provide for an independent evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.127 to provide that these amendments will sunset in two years; and adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.128 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before January 1, 2003.   Action details Not available
020267 1 SSIP - In Kind AssistanceOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.206 to reflect current grant amounts and to provide in-kind shelter and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.206.3 to value shelter and meals to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.226 to establish a baseline SSIP budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.227 to provide for an independent evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.228 to provide that these amendments will sunset in two years; and adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.229 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before January 1, 2003.   Action details Not available
020268 1 Requiring the Airport Commission to submit settlements and claims related to construction contracts in excess of $100,000 to the Board of Supervisors for approvalOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sections 10.25-10 and 10.25-11 to eliminate the exemption from Board of Supervisors approval for settlements of construction contracts under the jurisdiction of the Airport Commission, and making such settlements in excess of $100,000 subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
020253 1 Commend - San Francisco Unified School DistrictResolutionFiledResolution commending the San Francisco Unified School District, particularly School Board President Jill Wynns, Buildings Committee Chair Emilio Cruz, Superintendent Arlene Ackerman and Operations Director Tony Irons, for their hard work and tremendous commitment to the children of the South of Market community in rebuilding Bessie Carmichael.   Action details Not available
020269 1 Lake Merced Water Level ManagementResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to apply, accept, and expend local assistance funds for a water level management program for Lake Merced.   Action details Not available
020270 1 Treasure Island Development AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution urging Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) to include specific sustainable development standards and requirements in its Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island.   Action details Not available
020271 1 Drug Enforcement AgencyResolutionPassedResolution urging the Drug Enforcement Agency to drop its rule banning any products made with tetrahydrocannabinol, which includes hemp.   Action details Not available
020272 1 Commend - Chris CunnieResolutionPassedResolution commending Chris Cunnie on the occasion of his re-election as President of the San Francisco Police Officers' Association.   Action details Not available
020273 1 Commend - San Francisco Gay Men's ChorusResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus on its annual "Giving Back" benefit concert, this year in honor and support of Bay Area youth.   Action details Not available
020274 1 Commend - Bob JacklevichResolutionPassedResolution commending Bob Jacklevich for his commitment and dedication to public service and safeguarding the community from disasters through the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) program.   Action details Not available
020275 1 Commend - San Francisco Bay View NewspaperResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the important role neighborhood papers play in our community and commending the San Francisco Bay View Newspaper on their 10 years of servicing the Bay View Hunters Point Community.   Action details Not available
020276 1 Commend - Black History MonthResolutionPassedResolution commending the recognition of Black History Month.   Action details Not available
020286 1 State grant for renovation of Harding Park and Fleming Golf CoursesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend State grant funds under the Per Capita Grant Program, in the amount of $8,111,000, and under the Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program Block Grant, in the amount of $5,016,627, from the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that such action is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
020277 1 Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Annual ReportHearingFiledHearing regarding presentation from the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force on their December 2001 report to the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
020278 1 Mayor's Executive Order Related to Married CouplesHearingFiledHearing to consider the implementation of Mayor Willie Brown's Executive Order to require all City Departments to have all policies related to married couples be expanded to include equal policies for domestic partners.   Action details Not available
020279 1 Establishing Herb Caen DayHearingFiledHearing establishing a Herb Caen Day annually in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
020280 1 2002-03 Budget of the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesHearingFiledHearing on the 2002-03 budget of the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services programs of the Department of Public Health.   Action details Not available
020281 1 2001-02 Budget of the Planning DepartmentHearingFiledHearing on the 2001-02 budget of the Planning Department, including an explanation of how the department's budget conforms to the requirements of Section 9.114 of the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco which mandates the establishment of a mission-driven budget process. The hearing will: (1) consider what are the underlying policy objectives of the Planning Department realized within the department's funding priorities; (2) consider service outcomes desired by the various clients and stakeholders of the department, performance and productivity measures that gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of the department in meeting their stated missions, the processes used by the department to analyze efficiency and effectiveness, and the processes used to arrive at the proposed budget submitted to the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
020282 1 2001-02 Budget of the Redevelopment AgencyHearingFiledHearing on the 2001-02 budget of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, including an explanation of how the department's budget conforms to the requirements of Section 9.114 of the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco which mandates the establishment of a mission-driven budget process. The hearing will: (1) consider what are the underlying policy objectives of the Redevelopment Agency realized within the agency's funding priorities; (2) consider service outcomes desired by the various clients and stakeholders of the department, performance and productivity measures that gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of the department in meeting their stated missions, the processes used by the department to analyze efficiency and effectiveness, and the processes used to arrive at the proposed budget submitted to the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
020283 1 Fire Department AuditHearingFiledHearing to review the findings and recommendations contained in the recently released Fire Department audit submitted by the Budget Analyst's Office.   Action details Not available
020284 1 Controller's Six-Month Report, City's Financial HealthHearingFiledHearing to examine the Controller's six-month report detailing the City's current financial health.   Action details Not available
020259 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
020285 1 Waiver permitting employees of Administrative Services to provide information Technology Assistance to the Department of ElectionsMotionPassedMotion granting a waiver from the prohibition imposed by Charter section 13.104.5, to permit employees of the Department of Administrative Services to provide information technology assistance to the Department of Elections on March 5, 2002.   Action details Not available
020133 2 Funding to improve services of the Street Construction Coordination CenterOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $66,255 from Excavation Fees to increase services of the Street Construction Coordination Center for the Public Works Department for fiscal year 2001-02.   Action details Not available
020134 2 Public EmploymentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 171-01 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2001/02) reflecting the creation of four positions at the Department of Public Works.   Action details Not available
020137 1 Funding the Sheriff's Department's shortfalls in salary, overtime, and retirement payoffsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $1,896,196 from the General Fund Reserve, $2,793,734 from Federal funding for housing prisoners, and reappropriating $300,000 from savings in natural gas for a total of $4,989,930 to cover shortfalls in salaries, overtime and retirement payoffs at the Sheriff's Department for fiscal year 2001-02.   Action details Not available
020139 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by El Paso Energy Marketing Co. against the City and County of San Francisco for $67,999.00; the lawsuit was filed on February 6, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 318-666; entitled El Paso Energy Marketing Co. v. City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
020136 1 Accept-Expend Federal/State Pass Through GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the California State Library's Partnerships for Change Program as part of the Federal Library Services Act (LSTA) for increasing the size of the Asian language collection and the number of Asian interest and Asian language programs at the Sunset Branch Library.   Action details Not available
020138 1 Mental health services provided to high risk children ages 0 to 5 years and their families in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to retroactively accept and expend $50,000 for the first year of a two year grant from the California Department of Mental Health (CDMH) to expand the number of mental health assessments and other mental health services to children ages 0-5 years and their families; for the period of July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002.   Action details Not available
020144 1 Establishing Trial Rates for City Owned Garages and Metered Parking LotsResolutionPassedResolution approving trial rates as proposed permanent parking rates, with adjustments, for the Civic Center Garage, the Ellis O'Farrell Garage, the 16th & Hoff Street Garage, the 324-8th Avenue Parking Lot (at 8th and Clement), the 330-9th Avenue Parking Lot (at 9th and Clement) and the 421-18th Avenue Parking Lot (at 18th and Geary) and the Performing Arts Garage.   Action details Not available