Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/8/2003 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
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030258 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Betty Packard, term ending November 30, 2004 to the Ballot Simplification Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031131 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing James Hutchinson, term ending December 22, 2003 to the Lead Hazard Reduction Citizens Advisory Committee. Residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031016 1 Study of HIV prevention in beerhalls in Harare, ZimbabweResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, AIDS Office (SFDPH, AIDS) to enter retroactively into the second year of an agreement with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, and to accept and expend funds in the amount of $39,774 to participate in a randomized trial of HIV prevention in beerhalls in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the period of May 1, 2003, to April 30, 2004.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031082 1 Accept-Expend State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $167,908 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for an Occupant Protection Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030952 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Alemany Boulevard at Justin Drive, stopping Justin Drive at Alemany Boulevard, north intersection, making this T-intersection an all-way STOP; 15th and De Haro Streets, stopping De Haro Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; and Eucalyptus Avenue, Junipero Serra Frontage Road and Ocean Avenue, stopping Junipero Serra Frontage Road at Ocean Avenue; and stopping Eucalyptus Avenue at Ocean Avenue, making this five-legged intersection a three-way STOP.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030953 1 Traffic Regulations, Various StreetsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. DIAMOND (TRANSIT ONLY) LANE, AT ALL TIMES - ESTABLISH 4th Street, right lane, between Minna and Mission Streets; and 4th Street, second lane from right curb lane, between Howard and Minna Streets. DIAMOND (TRANSIT ONLY) LANE, FROM 3 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH 4th Street, right curb lane, between Clementina and Howard Streets. STREET CLOSURE, EVERYDAY, FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM - EXTENSION OF HOURS Claude Lane, between Bush and Sutter Streets. (This street is already closed everyday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and then again from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. This would simply extend the closure times to be continuous from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM). NO TURN ON RED - ESTABLISH Drumm Street, southbound, at Market Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030954 1 Parking Regulations, Various LocationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Webster Street, west side, between Haight and Page Streets (200 block); and Guerrero Street, east side, between 18th and 19th Streets (600 block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 25th Street, both sides, between Alabama and Florida Streets (3000 block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 20th Street, south side, between Missouri and Texas Streets (1400 block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Z" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Sanchez Street, both sides, between 27th and Cesar Chavez Streets (1300 block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "G" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Broderick Street, east side, between Post and Sutter Streets (1500 block, even numbers only); NoteADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031054 1 Accept and Expend State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic and the Director of the Department of Public Works to accept and expend state Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds totaling $704,000 for FY 2003-04 for various pedestrian and bicycle projects in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031129 1 Adopting findings - Appeal of the CEQA determination by the Planning Department for the Wharf J-10 projectMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the Wharf J-10 project was statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
031173 1 Adopting findings related to the conditional use appeal on property located at 1017 Ocean AvenueMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the approval of the Planning Commission of Conditional Use Application No. 2002.1231C (which authorized, subject to conditions, the installation of three panel antennas on a stair penthouse located at an existing three-story multi-use structure (commercial/residential) as part of the wireless telecommunications network operated by Verizon Wireless) within an NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, pursuant to Section 711.83 of the Planning Code, on property located at 1017 Ocean Avenue, south side between Lee and Harold Avenues (Lot 041 in Assessor's Block 6945).APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030803 1 Appropriation - $6,000,000 for the Public Education ProgramsOrdinanceKilledOrdinance appropriating $2,000,000 of Delinquent Payroll Tax Revenue and $4,000,000 from the State Revenue Stabilization Reserve for a total of $6,000,000 for public education programs for fiscal year 2002-03.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030582 1 Sale of City Real PropertyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code to provide that the sale of City real property shall be at a sales price of at least 100 percent of the Director of Property's appraised value of the real property, rather than the current 90 percent requirement, except for sales resulting from public auctions or competitive bidding.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030870 1 Repealing Airport Commission authority to approve counsel assigned to the AirportOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing Administrative Code Section 2A.172 to eliminate the Airport Commission's authority to approve counsel assigned to the Airport by the City Attorney.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030741 1 Charter Amendment - Commission on the EnvironmentCharter AmendmentKilledCharter Amendment (First Draft) to amend Section 4.118 to clarify the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Commission on the Environment.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031013 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Dillingham Construction N.A. et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dillingham Construction N.A. against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,400,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2001 in San Mateo County Superior Court, Case No. 416236; entitled Dillingham Construction N.A., Inc., et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; other material terms of said settlement are that the settlement amount is to be paid in part through the release of $1,050,000.00 from an unpaid progress payment and the retention account held for SFIA Airport Contract No. 5500.J North Connector Package in exchange for dismissal with prejudice of the lawsuit and the waiver of costs and attorneys fees.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030980 1 Establishing an Administrative Services Vehicle Leasing Program FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-9, to establish an Administrative Services Vehicle Leasing Program Fund.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030982 1 Setting Controller’s fees for issuing a property tax certificate or a replacement W-2 formOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.41, to authorize the Controller to collect a fee of $40 for issuing a property tax certificate under Government Code Section 66492 and a fee of $20.00 for issuing a replacement W-2 form.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030986 1 Patient Rates, Fiscal Year 2003-04OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 128 of the San Francisco Health Code to revise selective patient rates for Mental Health services furnished by the Department of Public Health, retroactive to July 1, 2003.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030991 1 Establishing Parking Meter and Permit Parking Areas --Recreation and Park PropertyOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the Traffic Code by adding Sec. 201.5 to establish Parking Meter Area Number Five; amending Sec. 201 to authorize the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department to establish parking meter zones within Parking Meter Area Five subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; amending Sec. 203.6 to set Parking Meter Rates in Parking Meter Area Number Five and to authorize the Recreation and Park Commission to reduce the meter rate not more than 50% lower than that set by the Board of Supervisors; amending Sec. 213 to provide that monies collected from meters located on park land be credited to an account for use by the Recreation and Park Department; adding Park Code Article 14 to establish permit parking on Park Property; and amending Park Code Sec. 6.10 to provide for penalties for violating Article 14.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030992 1 Amending Administrative Code Section 10.100-218.OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Section 10.100-218 to (1) permit unencumbered tobacco settlement revenues received by the City and deposited into the Tobacco Settlement Revenue Sub-account prior to the date of issuance of the City's bonded indebtedness authorized by the voters pursuant to Proposition A of November of 1999 to be used for a transfer to the General Fund in fiscal year 2003-2004 for the payment of certain Department of Public Health expenses and (2) provide a guarantee of payment from the City’s General Fund in the event that less than $100,000,000 of tobacco settlement revenues are available to be expended on the Laguna Honda Hospital reconstruction project.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030916 2 Imposing permit fee surcharge on permits subject to appeal before the Board of AppealsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code by adding a new Article 10G, imposing a surcharge on permits issued by the Department of Building Inspection, the Taxi Commission, the Police Department and the Department of Public Works, and imposing a surcharge on fees imposed by the Planning Department for review of permits where such permits are subject to appeal before the Board of Appeals.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
030916 3 Imposing permit fee surcharge on permits subject to appeal before the Board of AppealsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code by adding a new Article 10G, imposing a surcharge on permits issued by the Department of Building Inspection, the Taxi Commission, the Police Department and the Department of Public Works, and imposing a surcharge on fees imposed by the Planning Department for review of permits where such permits are subject to appeal before the Board of Appeals.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
030988 2 Setting Administrative Fee for Tow of VehiclesOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving administrative fee of $194 pursuant to Traffic Code Section 170.2-A for police costs for towing of vehicles.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030971 1 PERS Contract AmendmentResolutionPassedResolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System, and the Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030985 1 Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds, Fiscal Year 2003-2004ResolutionPassedResolution approving the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2003-2004; and approving the Issuance by the Agency of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $61,000,000 for the purpose of financing Redevelopment activities in fiscal year 2003-2004.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031132 1 Treasure Island Development Authority Budget, Fiscal Year 2003-2004ResolutionPassedResolution approving the Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2003-2004.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030981 1 Increasing the Emergency Response Fee imposed on telephone subscribersOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 10A of the Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Sections 753 and 755 to increase the per-line Emergency Response Fee imposed on telephone subscribers, as well as the maximum total fee that may be imposed on a subscriber.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021586 1 Acceptance of Street for Maintenance PurposesOrdinancePassedOrdinance accepting for maintenance purposes Illinois Street from 25th Street to Marin Street, subject to specified limitations, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code section 1806, San Francisco Administrative Code section 1.52, and Department of Public Works Order No. 173,794.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030678 1 Prohibiting subsurface development on property adjacent to the Embarcadero, owned by the City and dedicated as open spaceOrdinancePassedOrdinance prohibiting subsurface development on certain real property located at Drumm Street, between Clay and Washington Streets, described generally as Assessor's Block 202, Lots 6, 14 and a portion of 15, and a portion of Block 203, Lot 14, partial jurisdiction over which has previously been transferred from the Department of Public Works to the Recreation and Park Commission, and transferring to the Recreation and Park Commission the subsurface area of property previously transferred.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030793 2 Opposition to the Proposed Potrero Unit 7 Power PlantResolutionPassedResolution opposing the proposed Potrero Unit 7 power plant project and urging City officials and departments not to enter into any agreements that may be required to facilitate or enable the siting, licensing, approval or construction of the proposed Potrero Unit 7 power plant and urging the City Attorney to actively oppose the Potrero Unit 7 project in all forums.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030997 1 Cooperative Agreement for Transbay Terminal ProjectResolutionPassedResolution approving a Cooperative Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and the State of California for the acquisition of vacant State-owned property comprising portions of the former Route 480 and Embarcadero Freeway Right-of-Way, and including the Transbay Terminal and its Loop Ramps, for purposes of the Transbay Terminal Project; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code section 101.1, and environmental findings.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030652 3 Amendments to the Municipal Elections CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to amend Sections 110, 200, 250, 260, 300, 360, 370, 500, 510, 530, 535, 550, 590, 595, and 800, add Sections 225 and 270, and delete Section 930 to: Conform the Municipal Elections Code to recent changes in the Charter; change the deadlines for submission of materials for publication in the Voter Information Pamphlet; specify the public examination periods for each category of material submitted for publication in the Voter Information Pamphlet; modify the deadlines for delivery of the Voter Information Pamphlet prior to each general and special election; specify language for inclusion in the Voter Information Pamphlet concerning ballot measures which concern the same subject matter and which may have conflicting provisions; explicitly incorporate the State law that applies to local ballot designations; explicitly state the rules concerning ballot printing after the death of a candidate; impose a 100-word limit on bond measure statements; add definitions; correct outdated code references; codify departmental practice; and clarify ambigAMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
030652 4 Amendments to the Municipal Elections CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to amend Sections 110, 200, 250, 260, 300, 360, 370, 500, 510, 530, 535, 550, 590, 595, and 800, add Sections 225 and 270, and delete Section 930 to: Conform the Municipal Elections Code to recent changes in the Charter; change the deadlines for submission of materials for publication in the Voter Information Pamphlet; specify the public examination periods for each category of material submitted for publication in the Voter Information Pamphlet; modify the deadlines for delivery of the Voter Information Pamphlet prior to each general and special election; specify language for inclusion in the Voter Information Pamphlet concerning ballot measures which concern the same subject matter and which may have conflicting provisions; explicitly incorporate the State law that applies to local ballot designations; explicitly state the rules concerning ballot printing after the death of a candidate; impose a 100-word limit on bond measure statements; add definitions; correct outdated code references; codify departmental practice; and clarify ambigPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
030994 1 Filing Electronic Copies of Campaign StatementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article I, Chapter 3 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, by amending Sections 1.305, 1.310 and 1.315, and adding Section 1.312, to require political committees to file electronic copies of supplemental independent expenditure reports that must be filed on paper with the Commission; authorize the Ethics Commission to require political committees to file electronic copies of any other campaign disclosure statements that must be filed on paper with the Commission; require political committees to continue to file electronic copies of campaign disclosure statements, regardless of the committee’s level of financial activity, until the committee files a statement of termination; eliminate redundant definitions; and increase the late filing fine from $10 per day to $25 per day.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031101 2 Adding Rule 1.10 to the Rules of OrderMotionFiledMotion adding Rule 1.10 to the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to provide that Supervisors, and the Mayor, are urged to submit to the Board of Supervisors for public hearing all proposed ballot measures that four or more Supervisors, or the Mayor, are planning to submit directly to the voters, including general obligation or revenue bond measures under sections 9.106 and 9.107 of the City Charter; and urging the circulators of initiative ballot measures to participate in public hearings on their measures at the Board of Supervisors.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030848 1 General Assistance-In-kind AssistanceOrdinanceFailedOrdinance modifying the City's General Assistance (GA) Program by amending San Francisco Administrative Code Sec. 20.57 to reflect the current grant amount; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.59.3 to provide in-kind housing, utilities and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.1 to value housing, utilities and meals provided 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 require a Controller's evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.14 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before July 1, 2003.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030871 1 General Assistance - In- Kind AssistanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code sections 20.57, 20.59.3, and 20.57.1; adding Administrative Code sections 20.57.6A., 20.60.12, Sec. 20.60.13, and 20.60.14.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
020938 7 Charter Amendment - Retirement Benefits for Miscellaneous Safety EmployeesCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Seventh Draft) to amend Appendix A8.506-2 thereto, relating to retirement benefits for miscellaneous safety employees.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030865 3 Charter Amendment -Transferring the Police Department’s functions, assets and operations to the SheriffCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Third Draft) to amend Section 6.105 and providing for the repeal of Section 4.109, to transfer the Police Department’s functions, assets and operations to the Sheriff.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030866 2 Charter Amendment - Establishing an Elected Rent BoardCharter AmendmentFailedCharter amendment (Second Draft) to add a new Article VIA to establish an elected San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board that would replace the existing appointed Rent Board.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030859 2 Charter Amendment - Police Commission; Office of Citizen Complaints; Police MisconductCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County by amending Sections 4.109, 4.127, A8.343 and A8.344, governing the appointment and removal of Police Commissions, the terms of the commissioners, authorizing the director of the OCC to file disciplinary charges, and other disciplinary provisions.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030858 3 Charter Amendment - Rainy Day ReserveCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Third Draft) to add Section 9.113.5 and amend Section 9.113, to create a Rainy Day (Economic Stabilization) Reserve and clarify general rules for fiscal operations.ORDERED SUBMITTEDPass Action details Not available
030961 1 Public Hearing - Appeal, Categorical Exemption, 948-950 Lombard StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated May 7, 2003, approving a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), as provided in the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15301, 15303, and 15331.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
031164 1 Tabling the appeal of the categorical exemption issued for 948-950 Lombard StreetMotionPassedMotion tabling the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project located at 948-950 Lombard Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as a minor alteration of an existing structure, new construction or conversion of small structures, and restoration of an historical resource.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
031021 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 948-950 Lombard StreetMotionKilledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project located at 948-950 Lombard Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as a minor alteration of an existing structure, new construction or conversion of small structures, and restoration of an historical resource.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
031022 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 948-950 Lombard StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project located at 948-950 Lombard Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as a minor alteration of an existing structure, new construction or conversion of small structures, and restoration of an historical resource.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
031023 1 Preparation of findings to disapprove categorical exemption issued for 948-950 Lombard StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project located at 948-950 Lombard Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as a minor alteration of an existing structure, new construction or conversion of small structures, and restoration of an historical resource.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
030632 3 Ballot Measures Submitted by the Board of Supervisors, Four or More of its Members, or the MayorCharter AmendmentFiledCharter amendment (Third Draft) to amend 2.113 and 3.100 to provide that any proposed ordinance or declaration of policy submitted to the Director of Elections by the Board of Supervisors, by four or more of its members, or by the Mayor, must be submitted to the Board of Supervisors no later than 45 days before the deadline for submission of the measure to the Director of Elections, and to require that the Board of Supervisors hold a hearing on the proposed ordinance or declaration of policy and on any amendment thereto no later than 30 days before the deadline for submission of the measure to the Director of Elections, provided that failure of the Board of Supervisors to hold a hearing on a measure submitted by less than the full Board of Supervisors or by the Mayor shall not preclude submission of the measure to the voters.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030681 4 Charter Amendment-Ethics provisions to move various provisions into ordinances, to enact new provisions, to make technical changes, and to clarify ambiguities in existing provisionsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Sixth Draft) to amend Sections 4.108, 4.109, 15.100, 15.103, 15.105, 16.118 and Article XVII, deleting Sections 15.104, 15.106, 15.108, C8.105 and adding Section 18.115 and Appendix Sections C9.101, C9.102, C9.103, C9.104, C9.105, C9.106, C9.107, C9.108, C9.109, C9.110, C9.111, C9.112, C9.113, C9.114, C9.115, C9.116, C9.117, C9.118, C9.119, C9.120, C9.121, C9.122, C9.123, C9.124, C9.125, C9.126 and C9.127 to enact new conflict of interest provisions, to make technical changes, to move various provisions into ordinances, and to clarify existing provisions.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
030681 5 Charter Amendment-Ethics provisions to move various provisions into ordinances, to enact new provisions, to make technical changes, and to clarify ambiguities in existing provisionsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Sixth Draft) to amend Sections 4.108, 4.109, 15.100, 15.103, 15.105, 16.118 and Article XVII, deleting Sections 15.104, 15.106, 15.108, C8.105 and adding Section 18.115 and Appendix Sections C9.101, C9.102, C9.103, C9.104, C9.105, C9.106, C9.107, C9.108, C9.109, C9.110, C9.111, C9.112, C9.113, C9.114, C9.115, C9.116, C9.117, C9.118, C9.119, C9.120, C9.121, C9.122, C9.123, C9.124, C9.125, C9.126 and C9.127 to enact new conflict of interest provisions, to make technical changes, to move various provisions into ordinances, and to clarify existing provisions.CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
030812 5 Charter Amendment - Designating the Controller as City Services AuditorCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Fifth Draft) to amend Section 3.105 and to add Appendix F to designate the Controller as the City Services Auditor, establish duties for that function, and set aside two-tenths of one percent of the City's annual budget for a Controller's Audit Fund.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030855 2 Charter Amendment - Early retirement benefits to employees in classifications identified for layoffs due to the City's fiscal crisisCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Third Draft) to add Sections A8.401 and A8.522 to provide early retirement benefits to eligible employees.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
030855 3 Charter Amendment - Early retirement benefits to employees in classifications identified for layoffs due to the City's fiscal crisisCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Third Draft) to add Sections A8.401 and A8.522 to provide early retirement benefits to eligible employees.CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
030857 2 Charter Amendment - Retirement Benefits for District Attorneys, Public Defenders and Public Defender InvestigatorsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Fifth Draft) to add Section A8.506.5 thereto, to authorize the board of supervisors to contract with the board of administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System to provide increased retirement benefits for district attorneys, public defenders and public defender investigators.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
030857 3 Charter Amendment - Retirement Benefits for District Attorneys, Public Defenders and Public Defender InvestigatorsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Fifth Draft) to add Section A8.506.5 thereto, to authorize the board of supervisors to contract with the board of administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System to provide increased retirement benefits for district attorneys, public defenders and public defender investigators.CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031154 1 Legislative Analyst Request - CITYSTAT Technology SystemsMotionPassedMotion directing the Office of the Legislative Analyst to conduct research on CITYSTAT technology systems, including an analysis of how the other the other major cities, including New York, Chicago, Phoenix and Baltimore, have implementted a CITYSTAT program.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030737 2 Preservation of Emergency Nature of Shelter; Prevention of Displacement, Prioritization, or Set-Asides of Shelter Beds Based Solely on IncomeOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Article II to Chapter 20 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to preserve the emergency nature of the City's shelter system; to prevent displacement of an individual from a shelter bed based solely on that individual's income, and to prohibit prioritization or set-asides of shelter beds based on income.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031172 111Closed Session - Anticipated Litigation As DefendantReportFiledMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney that, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure to litigation against the City (City anticipated to be a defendant) regarding the proposed ordinance to preserve the emergency nature of the City's shelter system, to prevent displacement of an individual from a shelter bed based solely on that individual's income, and to prohibit prioritization or set-asides of shelter beds based on income. This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(b) (1), and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) (2), and discussion in open session concerning this matter would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City if litigation is filed.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031171 111Closed Session - Existing Litigation, City as DefendantReportFiledMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding the following litigation filed against the City and County of San Francisco by plaintiffs who have challenged the validity of an appeal from a Planning Commission decision granting a conditional use authorization, which decision was reversed by the Board of Supervisors on appeal, regarding a proposed demolition of an existing motel (Lanai Motel) and construction of a four story tourist hotel at 2361 Lombard St. Realty Equities, Inc. v. San Francisco San Francisco Superior Court No. 314-332, filed 8/14/00 The Closed Session is permitted by California Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) and Administrative Code (Sunshine Ordinance) Section 67.10 (d) (1), and discussion in open session concerning this matter would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in the pending litigation.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
031158 1 BART-SFO ExtensionResolutionPassedResolution commending the completion of the BART-SFO Airport Extension.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031159 1 Stockton Street Enhancement PlanResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic and the Department of Public Works to implement the Stockton Street Enhancement Plan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031160 1 Extension of Planning Commission Review PeriodResolutionPassedResolution extending the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance to amend the San Francisco Planning Code by repealing Section 207.2 [Second Units] in its entirety, adding a new Section 207.2, and amending Section 209.1 to authorize one additional secondary unit limited to 750 square feet of gross floor area within an existing structure on a lot within 1250 feet of a Primary Transit Street or Transit center and also within 1250 feet of a Neighborhood Commercial or Commercial zoning district, on a lot containing a qualified historical building or where the unit is specifically designed and constructed for the elderly or persons with physical disabilities, to prohibit the owner from legalizing an illegal unit pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance, and providing that the secondary unit shall not be subject to the Rent Ordinance but requiring that a secondary unit in a multi-family building shall be subject to affordability requirements; by amending Sections 135(d), Table 151 of Section 151 and 307(g) to establish the amADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031162 1 Student Adjustment Act H.R. 1684ResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Congressional delegation to pass the Student Adjustment Act (H.R. 1684) which authorizes the cancellation of removal and the adjustment of status for certain immigrant youths who are college bound and are long term United States residents and permit States to determine State residency for purposes of higher education without regard to immigration status.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031148 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
031174 1 Commending Canon Barcus Community HouseResolutionPassedResolution commending Canon Barcus Community House for its outstanding care and community service in managing after school and teen programs, case management, vocational support, and on-site health clinic and property management.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031175 1 Commending Robert MartinResolutionPassedResolution commending Robert Martin and the staff of the Tenth Street and the Church Street Compassion and Care Center for providing safe access, sympathetic care, and numerous services to San Franciscans who use medical cannabis to alleviate pain and suffering from serious illnesses.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031161 1 Urge Real Estate Companies to Reward the Hard Work of JanitorsResolutionPassedResolution urging real estate companies in San Francisco to employ cleaning companies that provide decent and fair wages, adequate health benefits, full-time work and union involvement without fear of retribution.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031157 1 Port Management AuditMotionPassedMotion directing the Budget Analyst to conduct a management audit of the Port of San Francisco on a priority basis.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031207 1 Commending GAPA's (Gay Asian Pacific Alliance)] "Runway 15ResolutionPassedResolution commending GAPA's (Gay Asian Pacific Alliance) "Runway 15".ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031193 1 Historic District Street SignsOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Traffic Code Section 8 to require that the Department of Parking and Traffic provide information indicating the designated historic district on certain street signs located within a historic district.   Action details Not available
031194 1 Recreation and Park Commission to procure construction and design/build services in connection with the California Academy of Sciences projectOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the Recreation and Park Commission to award contracts for construction and/or design/build services in connection with the reconstruction of the California Academy of Sciences.   Action details Not available
031195 1 Memorandum of Understanding re PERS Contract AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives' Association regarding the amendment of the contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System to provide the County's Sheriffs with the retirement benefits known as 3% @ 55.   Action details Not available
031196 1 CitiStat management strategyResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services to investigate the feasibility of implementing a CitiStat management strategy for the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
031197 1 California Academy of Sciences Project ApprovalResolutionPassedResolution approving the construction of the California Academy of Sciences project in Golden Gate Park pursuant to section 4.113 of the San Francisco Charter; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the project is consistent with the city's general plan, the Golden Gate Park master plan, and eight priority policies of city Planning Code section 101.1.   Action details Not available
031198 1 CEQA Findings in Connection with the California Academy of Sciences ProjectResolutionPassedResolution affirming the Planning Commission's certification of the California Academy of Sciences Final Environmental Impact and adopting environmental findings (and a statement of overriding considerations) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, State Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31 in connection with the California Academy of Sciences project.   Action details Not available
031199 1 Reappointment of Sunil Daluvoy to the Telecommunications CommissionResolutionPassedResolution confirming the reappointment of Sunil Daluvoy to the Telecommunications Commission, term ending July 1, 2006.   Action details Not available
031200 1 Reappointment of Kimberlee Bogen to the Telecommunications CommissionResolutionPassedResolution confirming the reappointment of Kimberlee Bogen to the Telecommunications Commission, term ending July 1, 2006.   Action details Not available
031202 1 Sublease Amendment with the John Stewart Company related to Treasure Island HousingResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Executive Director for the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into an amendment to a sublease with the John Stewart Company to change the premises, to adjust the rent schedule and to adjust the development fee.   Action details Not available
031203 1 Sublease Amendment with Community Housing Partnership for Treasure Island HousingResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Executive Director for the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into an amendment to a sublease with Community Housing Partnership to amend the premises to include six additional housing units.   Action details Not available
031208 1320Ground Lease of Redevelopment Agency Land for Jordan ApartmentsResolutionPassedResolution approving (1) a ground lease of land at 820 O'Farrell Street (Assessor's Block 0716, Lot 003) from the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency to Jordan Housing Corporation, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("JHC"), for $1.00 per year plus $129,999 per year of deferred rent for sixty-five (65) years with an option to renew for an additional thirty-four (34) years, and (2) the sale of improvements thereon for $2,050,000 to JHC for the purpose of rehabilitating, owning and operating housing for very low income households.   Action details Not available
031216 1 Authorizing the Japantown Task Force, Inc. to directly apply for and receive SB 307 fundsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Japantown Task Force, Inc. to directly apply for and receive SB 307 funds and to prepare the specific plan and be the community planning entity for San Francisco's Japantown, as defined in SB 307.   Action details Not available
031217 1 Urging the San Francisco Fire Department to provide a written plan to ensure 24-hour service to all residents of Districts 7 and 11 served by Engine 33ResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Fire Department to provide a written plan to ensure 24-hour service to all residents of Districts 7 and 11 served by Engine 33 during the seismic retrofitting of Station 33 as well as assuring the residents of the re-opening of the station after the retrofit.   Action details Not available
031218 1 Supporting Assembly Bills 906, 121, and 471 to prohibit cruise ships pollutionResolutionPassedResolution supporting Assembly Bills 906, 121 and 471 to prohibit cruise ship pollution in California.   Action details Not available
031219 1 Urging San Francisco Fire Department to keep Engine 33 operational and its crew intact during the seismic retrofitting of Station 33ResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Fire Department to keep Engine 33 operational and its crew intact during the seismic retrofitting of Station 33.   Action details Not available
031220 1 Recognizing the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom FlagResolutionKilledResolution recognizing the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the symbol of the Vietnamese American community.   Action details Not available
031221 1 Proclaiming August 2003 as Child Support Awareness MonthResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming August 2003 as Child Support Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
031222 1 Commending MSNBCResolutionPassedResolution commending MSNBC for firing Michael Savage for anti-gay comments.   Action details Not available
031223 1 Recognize, commend and honor Enid Ng LimResolutionPassedResolution to recognize, commend and honor Enid Ng Lim for her lifetime of civic and community service.   Action details Not available
031224 1 Honoring the 150th anniversary of the Archdiocese of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution commending and honoring the 150th anniversary of the Archdiocese of San Francisco on July 29, 2003.   Action details Not available
031225 1 Apply For-State/Regional GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the City Administrator to apply for a grant in the amount of $864,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for the purpose of implementing programs to improve air quality.   Action details Not available
031111 2 Reauthorizing the Sales and Use Tax for TransportationResolutionPassedResolution approving a New Transportation Expenditure Plan and calling and providing for a special election to be held on November 4, 2003, to be consolidated with the General Municipal Election already scheduled for November 4, 2003, for the purpose of submitting to the voters an ordinance amending Sections 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1408, 1413, 1414, and 1415 of, and adding Section 1419 to, Article 14 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code of the City and County of San Francisco so as to (1) authorize implementation of a New Transportation Expenditure Plan, directing the transactions and use tax ("sales and use tax") revenues to specific transportation improvements over the next 30 years and making provisions for the adoption of future expenditure plan updates; (2) continue collection of the sales and use tax at the existing level of one-half of one percent during implementation of the New Transportation Expenditure Plan and its updates; (3) continue in effect the San Francisco County Transportation Authority as the independent agency to administer the tax and oversee im   Action details Not available
031205 1 Juvenile Justice Advisory CommitteeHearingFiledHearing requesting for the Juvenile Advisory Committee to present their findings.   Action details Not available
031206 1 Community Land Trust Task ForceHearingFiledHearing to allow members of Community Land Trust Task Force, members of the San Francisco Community Land Trust Collaborative and other interested parties to present information on the community land trust model as a potential addition to the City's affordable housing strategy.   Action details Not available
031209 1 Hearing - Ground Lease of Redevelopment Agency Land for Jordan ApartmentsHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving (1) a ground lease of land at 820 O'Farrell Street (Assessor's Block 0716, Lot 003) from the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency to Jordan Housing Corporation, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("JHC"), for $1.00 per year plus $129,999 per year of deferred rent for sixty-five (65) years with an option to renew for an additional thirty-four (34) years, and (2) the sale of improvements thereon for $2,050,000 to JHC for the purpose of rehabilitating, owning and operating housing for very low income households.   Action details Not available
031191 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
031201 1 California Environmental Quality Act FindingsMotionPassedMotion adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in connection with approval of a New Transportation Expenditure Plan and Sales Tax Reauthorization.   Action details Not available
031204 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to describe current public restroom requirements for business of various sizes and uses for San Francisco and other major cities.   Action details Not available
030681 5 Charter Amendment-Ethics provisions to move various provisions into ordinances, to enact new provisions, to make technical changes, and to clarify ambiguities in existing provisionsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Sixth Draft) to amend Sections 4.108, 4.109, 15.100, 15.103, 15.105, 16.118 and Article XVII, deleting Sections 15.104, 15.106, 15.108, C8.105 and adding Section 18.115 and Appendix Sections C9.101, C9.102, C9.103, C9.104, C9.105, C9.106, C9.107, C9.108, C9.109, C9.110, C9.111, C9.112, C9.113, C9.114, C9.115, C9.116, C9.117, C9.118, C9.119, C9.120, C9.121, C9.122, C9.123, C9.124, C9.125, C9.126 and C9.127 to enact new conflict of interest provisions, to make technical changes, to move various provisions into ordinances, and to clarify existing provisions.   Action details Not available
030855 2 Charter Amendment - Early retirement benefits to employees in classifications identified for layoffs due to the City's fiscal crisisCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Third Draft) to add Sections A8.401 and A8.522 to provide early retirement benefits to eligible employees.   Action details Not available
030857 3 Charter Amendment - Retirement Benefits for District Attorneys, Public Defenders and Public Defender InvestigatorsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Fifth Draft) to add Section A8.506.5 thereto, to authorize the board of supervisors to contract with the board of administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System to provide increased retirement benefits for district attorneys, public defenders and public defender investigators.   Action details Not available
031120 1 Contracting Out Airport Information Booth ServicesResolutionPassedResolution approving the Controller’s Certification that Airport Information Booth Services at San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by City employees at currently budgeted.   Action details Not available
031121 1 Contracting Out Shuttle Bus ServiceResolutionPassedResolution approving the Controller’s certification that shuttle bus service for San Francisco International Airport’s Long-Term Parking Lot, the employee garage and surface Lot DD can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by City and County employees.   Action details Not available
031122 1 Modification to the Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management Services for the AirTrain System at SFOResolutionPassedResolution approving Modification No. 8, the Close-out Modification, of Professional Services Agreement for Contract No. 5700CM – Construction Management Services for the AirTrain System with PGH Wong Engineering/Luster Construction Management, in the amount of $650,000, for a new total contract amount of $33,497,367.   Action details Not available
031123 1 Explore the effects of antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on cancer incidence in persons with AIDSResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, AIDS Office (SFDPH, AIDS) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $85,335 from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), to explore the effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on cancer incidence in persons with AIDS and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of May 1, 2003, to October 31, 2004.   Action details Not available
031124 1 Laundry Services At San Francisco General HospitalResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that the laundry services can be performed for the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees.   Action details Not available
031125 1 Services for indigent patients at the S.F. General Hospital Trauma CenterResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco County EMS Agency (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a one year grant in the amount of $587,034 from the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (CEMSA) to support the Trauma Center at San Francisco General Hospital and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003.   Action details Not available
031165 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 38th Avenue and Irving Street, stopping Irving Street at 38th Avenue, making this an all-way STOP; 22nd Avenue and Ortega Street, stopping Ortega Street at 22nd Avenue, making this an all-way STOP; and 21st Avenue and Irving Street, stopping Irving Street at 21st Avenue, making this an all-way STOP.   Action details Not available
031166 1 Traffic Regulations, Various StreetsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT EXCEPT MUNI - ESTABLISH 19th Avenue, northbound, at Junipero Serra Boulevard. ONE WAY STREET (NORTHBOUND) - ESTABLISH Guttenberg Street, between Hanover and Mission Streets. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH 7th Avenue, northbound, at Lawton Street.   Action details Not available
031167 1 Parking Regulations, Various LocationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. TAXI ZONE - ESTABLISH 4th Street, west side, from Minna Street to 150 feet southerly (150-foot Taxi Zone). TOW-AWAY LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - ESTABLISH TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 4th Street, southbound, from 150 feet south of Minna Street to Howard Street. TOUR BUS LOADING ZONE - ESTABLISH Howard Street, north side, from 120 feet to 445 feet west of 4th Street (325-foot white zone). TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Howard Street, north side, from 4th Street to 120 feet westerly. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Howard Street, north side, from 445 feet to 570 feet west of 4th Street (125-foot zone). TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Minna Street, south side, from 4th Street to 615 feet westerly. NO PARKING ANYTIME - REVOKE Minna Street, south side, from 230 feet west of 4th Street to 385 feet westerly (385-foot zone). TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Turk Street, south side, from Divisadero Street to 95 feet westerly.   Action details Not available
031168 1 Develop placement alternatives for African-American individuals residing in Institutions for Mental DiseaseResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Behavioral Health Services (SFDPH, BHS) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $399,444 from the California Department of Mental Health (CDMH) to develop model strategies and protocols for African-Americans institutionalized for mental disease; for the period of June 16, 2003, to June 30, 2004   Action details Not available
031169 1 Reimbursable Professional Services Agreement with Siemens Dematic GroupResolutionPassedResolution approving the Reimbursable Professional Services Agreement with Siemens Dematic Group for the project management and construction management services in the estimated amount of $1,990,000.   Action details Not available
031170 1 Airport Lease with U.S. Government for office spaceResolutionPassedResolution approving, retroactive to November 1, 2002, a Lease with the U.S. Government for office space to be occupied by the Transportation Security Administration at the International Terminal.   Action details Not available