Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/30/2007 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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061675 1 Amending the Traffic Code to replace obsolete references to the Public Utilities Commission with references to the Municipal Transportation AgencyOrdinancePassedOrdinance (1) amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Sections 13 and 32.1.10 and (2) amending the San Francisco Public Works Code by amending Section 250.242 to replace obsolete references to the Public Utilities Commission with references to the Municipal Transportation Agency ("MTA") to reflect the MTA's assumption of authority over functions previously under the jurisdiction of the Commission.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061068 3 Time limits for Landmarks Board and Planning Commission review of proposed landmarks and historic districtsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Sections 1004.2 and 1004.3 to provide for specific time limits for Landmarks Board and Planning Commission review of proposed landmark and historic district designations; and making General Plan and Planning Code Section 101(b) findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061109 3 Building Code - Northwest Mt. Sutro Slope Protection Area.OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Section 106.4.1.3 to create a Northwest Mt. Sutro Slope Protection Area and require the Structural Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations on specified permit applications within that area, which is generally bounded on the east by Crestmont Drive and its undeveloped northern extension, on the south along Oak Park to its intersection with Christopher Boulevard, west to Warren Drive, north along Warren Drive to the 6th Avenue and Kirkham Street intersection, and Kirkham Street in an easterly direction to its end at the undeveloped extension of Crestmont Drive, and to require mandatory denial of the permit by the Director of Building Inspection under specified circumstances; amending Section 105.6.2 to specify the composition of the Structural Advisory Committee for permit applications located within the Northwest Mt. Sutro Slope Protection Area; amending Building Code Section 106.3.2 to require that the applicant for certain permit applications located within the Northwest Mt. Sutro Slope Protection Area providFINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061623 1 Landmark Designation of 3750 18th Street (Mission High School)OrdinancePassedOrdinance Designating 3750 18th Street, Mission High School, as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061663 1 Public Works - Encroachment under Halleck Street between Battery and Front StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance granting revocable permission pursuant to Public Works Code Section 786 to Steven M. David to occupy a portion of the public right-of-way to install an underground encroachment under Halleck Street between Battery and Front Streets to provide electrical service to 212 California Street (Assessor's Block 0237, Lot 007) conditioned upon the payment of an annual assessment fee as set forth in Public Works Code Section 2.1.1(h)(iii) for underground vaults and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061666 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Omari McGeeOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Omari McGee against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on March 10, 2006 in United States District Court, Case No. C06-1621 CRB; entitled Omari McGee v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061667 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - John CurranOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by John Curran against the City and County of San Francisco for $32,186; the lawsuit was filed on April 4, 2006 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 450-899; entitled John Curran v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; other material terms of said settlement are that Curran will receive the equivalent of six (6) working days of sick leave with pay credits and eight (8) working days of vacation allowance credits.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
060344 2 Corrective amendment to Administrative Code Section 6.61OrdinancePassedOrdinance approving a corrective amendment to Administrative Code Chapter 6, Section 6.61, to conform to amendment approved April 1, 2005, under Ordinance 58-05, File No. 041571, relating to the award procedure for design-build contracts.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061647 2 Graffiti Advisory Board - MembershipOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 5.170 to reconstitute the membership of the Graffiti Advisory Board, to provide all members with the right to vote, and to correct the reference to Charter Section 4.101.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061487 1 Approving decision of the Director of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for 455 Buena Vista EastMotionKilledMotion approving decision of the Director of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-lot subdivision project at 455 Buena Vista East, Lot 270 in Assessor's Block 2607, and making environmental and General Plan findings.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
061488 1 Disapproving decision of the Director of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for 455 Buena Vista EastMotionPassedMotion disapproving decision of the Director of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-lot subdivision project at 455 Buena Vista East, Lot 270 in Assessor's Block 2607, and making environmental and General Plan findings.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
061489 1 Preparation of findings related to the Tentative Parcel Map appeal for 455 Buena Vista EastMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors’ decision concerning a Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-lot subdivision project at 455 Buena Vista East, Lot 270 in Assessor's Block 2607, and making environmental and General Plan findings.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
061526 1 Setting a May 1 cutoff for the annual renewal of taxi driver permitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by adding Section 76.5, to set a May 1 cutoff for the annual renewal of taxi driver permits.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061527 2 Synchronizing the cycle for the Controller's biennial review of taxi fares and the gate cap with the City's budget cycleOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Section 1137, to synchronize the cycle for the Controller's biennial review of taxi fares and the gate cap with the City's budget cycle.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070001 1 Appropriating $217,736,000 of San Francisco Water Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water System Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $217,736,000 of San Francisco Water Revenue Bonds, 2006 Series A, to support various projects under the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) in the Public Utilities Commission for FY 2006-07.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070002 2 Public EmploymentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 4.75 positions at the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and 2.0 positions at the City Attorney (CAT).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061605 1 Appropriating $1,277,584 of estimated direct payment revenue for the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program in the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $1,277,584 from estimated revenues to fund the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program for the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061606 3 Sidewalk revitalization programOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Public Works Code Section 706 to deem unsafe sidewalk conditions a public nuisance and establish a permit and inspection fee waiver for participation in the City's sidewalk revitalization program and amending section 707.1 to clarify provisions that treat the abatement costs for sidewalk remediation as a special tax assessment.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061674 1 Restricting parking on Turk and Larkin Streets and Golden Gate Avenue adjacent to the Federal Building at 450 Golden Gate Avenue to law enforcement vehicles authorized by the Federal Protective Service of the Department of Homeland SecurityOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Traffic Code to restrict parking or standing by vehicles on Turk and Larkin Streets and on Golden Gate Avenue adjacent to the Phillip Burton Federal Building at 450 Golden Gate Avenue to law enforcement vehicles authorized by the Federal Protective Service of the Department of Homeland Security.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061536 1 Extending the Tourist Hotel Conversion Ordinance for an additional 6 monthsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Section 41F.5 to extend the moratorium on conversion of tourist hotel rooms to condominiums for an additional 6 months and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061517 1 Vacation and immediate quitclaim of a sewer easement and vacation and delayed quitclaim of a water line easement in former Hubbell Street (a portion of Assessor's Block 8709, Lot 11OrdinancePassedOrdinance ordering the vacation of a 10-foot wide water line easement and a 20-foot wide sewer easement in former Hubbell street, within the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project Area; authorizing an immediate quitclaim of the sewer easement and a delayed quitclaim of the water line easement of the City and County of San Francisco’s rights and interest in the vacated areas; adopting findings that such actions are consistent with the City’s General Plan, the eight priority policies of City’s Planning Code Section 101.1 and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 176,502; and authorizing other official acts in connection with this ordinance.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
061563 2 Condominium conversion lottery based on seniority of participationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Subdivision Code by addiding Section 1396.3 to prioritize the condominium conversion lottery based on seniority of participation in prior lotteries and to continue this lottery selection process for two years; and making envoronmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061540 1 Designating a sole source design engineer for the Opera House chiller replacement projectOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into a sole source agreement with SJ Engineers for professional design services relating to the Opera House chiller replacement project.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
061499 1 Lease of Real Property at 1 Newhall StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing a new lease of 33,000 sq. ft. of industrial space at 1 Newhall Street for the Department of Public Health.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
061547 1 Amendment to Contract with Geomatrix Consultants, Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute an amendment to the contract with Geomatrix Consultants, Inc. to extend the term retroactively through June 30, 2007, to modify the scope of services, and to increase the contract by an amount not to exceed $180,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $1,097,000 for environmental consulting services.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
061608 1 Approval of Amendment to Design Agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute Amendment to a Design Agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program from $33,706,892 to $39,155,175.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
061705 1 Public AuctionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing Tax Collector to sell at public auction certain parcels of tax-defaulted real property.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
061112 2 Recreation and Park - Farmers' MarketsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Park Code by adding Section 7.21, to authorize Farmers' Markets, as certified by the Agricultural Commissioner, to be located on property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission upon the making of certain findings by the Commission; amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 9A.3 to authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to work with the Recreation and Park Department to identify suitable sites on property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission upon which to locate Farmers' Markets; and amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 9A.15 to require Farmers' Market vendors to accept forms of payment provided by participants of federal, state or local food assistance programs, and adding Section 9A.20 to require the Agriculture Commissioner to conduct a needs assessment of neighborhoods that can support farmers' markets.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
061645 2 Camp Mather-Private PublicResolutionPassedResolution opposing privatization of Camp Mather operations and any further franchising out of services or concessions at Camp Mather.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
061437 1 Landmark Designation nomination for tree located at 619 19th AvenueResolutionFailedResolution of intent initiating the nomination of the Palm tree located at 619 19th Avenue (Assessor’s Block 1625, Lot 005) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging the temporary designation of such tree pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution.ADOPTEDFail Action details Not available
070049 1 Public Hearing - 1170-80 Green StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Department of Public Works dated December 28, 2006, approving a proposed tentative parcel map for 6 unit condominum located at 1170-80 Green Street, Lot 012, Assesor's Block 0122. (Appellant: Russian Hill Community Association) Filed January 8, 2007; companion measure to Files 070050, 070051 and 070052; District 3.)HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
070050 1 Approving decision of the Director of Public Works and approving the Tentative Map- 1170-80 Green StreetMotionKilledMotion approving the decision of the Director of Public Works, approving the Tentative Map for a 6 unit new construction condominium located at 1170-80 Green Street, Lot 012, Assessor's Block 0122, and making environmental and General Plan findings.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
070051 1 Disapproving appeal tentative map 1170-80 Green StreetMotionPassedMotion disapproving the decision of the Director of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for a new 6 unit construction condominium project located at 1170-80 Green Street, Lot 012, in Assessor’s Block 0122, and making environmental and General Plan findings.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
070052 1 Preparation of Findings - 1170-80 Green StreetMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision concerning a Tentative Parcel Map for a 6 unit condominium project located at 1170-80 Green Street, Lot 012, Assessor’s Block 0122.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
061414 1 Public Hearing - Sidewalk Assessment CostsHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
061415 1 Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairsResolutionKilledResolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
070092 1 Add Sunday hours at neighborhood branch librariesResolutionPassedResolution urging the Library Commission to add Sunday hours at neighborhood branch libraries.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070094 1 Urging the United States Congress to pass Comprehensive Immigration ReformResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Congress to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070095 1 Urging the Department of Public Works to reconsider its decision to drastically increase the frequency of street cleaning patrols in District 9ResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Public Works to reconsider its decision to drastically increase the frequency of street cleaning patrols in District 9.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070096 1 Urging Closure of Potrero Power PlantResolutionPassedResolution urging Mirant Corporation to commit to the City now that it will permanently close the Potrero Power Plant when the Reliability Must Run contract for the facility is removed, and urging Mirant to divest itself of ownership of the site, and reaffirming the City's commitment to closing the Potrero Power Plant as soon as feasible, and urging all interested State and Federal agencies to facilitate the closure of the Potrero Power Plant, so that the site may be developed in a manner more in harmony with surrounding neighborhoods and sound public and environmental health.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070097 1 Declaring July 14, 2007 as Pets Unlimited DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring Saturday, July 14, 2007 as Pets Unlimited Day.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070098 1 Grants to support the agriculture program in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to retroactively accept and expend two grants from the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the amounts of $63,888 and $42,076 (for a total of $105,964) in support of the Pierce’s Disease Control Program and the High Risk (Pest Exclusion) Program for the period of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070093 1 Reinstatement of City issued Medical Cannabis Identification CardsResolutionFiledResolution urging the Department of Public Health to abandon the State of California Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) program and to reinstate the local medical cannabis program that had been in existance prior to the State mandated program in 2006.REFERRED  Action details Not available
070099 1 Redevelopment of Candlestick Point and the Hunters Point Shipyard for an integrated mixed-use project, including possibly a new 49ers stadium.ResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the efforts of the City, the Redevelopment Agency and Lennar Corporation to generate a conceptual proposal for a mixed-use development on Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard that includes the possibility of a new state-of-the-art stadium and associated parking for the San Francisco 49ers and that will provide parks and open space, jobs, affordable housing and other tangible economic and other public benefits for the Bayview Hunters Point community as soon as possible, and urging the Redevelopment Agency to work with the City to amend its exclusive negotiations agreement with Lennar/BVHP Partners for the Hunters Point Shipyard to provide for an integrated redevelopment project on Candlestick Point and the Shipyard.REFERRED  Action details Not available
070117 1 Administrative Code Revision: Health Service SystemOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 16, Article XV, of Part 1 of the San Francisco Municipal (Administrative) Code by amending Section 16.703 regarding Board approval of Health Service System Plans and Contribution Rates.   Action details Not available
070120 1 Transition Period for Implementation of Paid Sick Leave OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Section 12W.17 to the Administrative Code to establish 120-day Transition Period (from February 5 through June 5, 2007) to implement Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, by providing that (1) an employer may delay payment of required paid sick leave until June 6, 2007, and (2) administrative penalties, compensatory costs to the City, liquidated damages, and attorneys' fees may not be awarded for a failure to pay required sick leave during the Transition Period.   Action details Not available
070122 1 Conflict of Interest Code AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 1 of Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 3.102.5, 3.1-105, 3.1-120, 3.1-145, 3.1-150, 3.1-155, 3.1-160, 3.1-175, 3.1-195, 3.1-205, 3.1-207, 3.1-218, 3.1-230, 3.1-242, 3.1-245, 3.1-252, 3.1-265, 3.1-267, 3.1-270, 3.1-275, 3.1-285, 3.1-312, 3.1-315, 3.1-320, 3.1-325, 3.1-335, 3.1-340, 3.1-345, 3.1-350, 3.1-365, 3.1-375, 3.1-390, 3.1-395, 3.1-420, 3.1-435, 3.1-440, 3.1-445, and 3.1-500; renumbering sections 3.1-252, 3.1-265, and 3.1-375 as sections 3.1-255, 3.1-362 and 3.1-252, respectively; deleting sections 3.1-109, 3.1-168, 3.1-170, 3.1-220, 3.1-222, 3.1-290, 3.1-400, 3.1-423, and 3.1-430; and adding sections 3.1-108, 3.1-193, 3.1-251, 3.1-253, and 3.1-457, all to update the list of designated employees who must file financial disclosure statements, to modify the applicable disclosure categories, and to clarify that consultants for each City agency must file financial disclosures in disclosure category 1 unless the agency’s director has indicated otherwise.   Action details Not available
070123 1 Appropriating $641,973 of General Fund Reserve to backfill reduced federal funding for A.I.D.S. Services for the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $641,973 of General Fund Reserve to backfill the reduction of earmarked A.I.D.S. services funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.   Action details Not available
070124 1 Prohibition on Use of Public Funds for CalendarsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending section 3.232 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to prohibit the use of City funds to design, produce, create, mail, send, or deliver printed calendars.   Action details Not available
070126 1 Wild parrots of Telegraph Hill - Tree preservation adjacent to 233 Greenwich StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance waiving certain provisions of Public Works Code Section 809 to assume responsibility for the preservation of two (2) Monterey Cypress trees adjacent to 233 Greenwich Street (Assessor's Block 85, Lot 32) that provide habitat for the wild parrots of Telegraph Hill, including pruning and removal as set forth herein; imposing specified tree replanting requirements on the property owner of 233 Greenwich Street in furtherance of Public Works Code Section 809's tree replacement provisions; authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into a sole source agreement with Ted Kipping, Tree Shapers, LLC, for professional services relating to the pruning of the trees; accepting a gift from the Northeast San Francisco Conservancy to offset the cost of pruning the trees; and authorizing official acts in connection thereto.   Action details Not available
070127 1 Appropriating $100,000 of General Fund Reserve to develop a Comprehensive A.I.D.S. Planning Process in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $100,000 of General Fund Reserve to develop a Comprehensive A.I.D.S. Planning Process for the City and County of San Francisco in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.   Action details Not available
070128 1 Landmark Designation nomination for seven trees at 3184 Market StreetResolutionFiledResolution of intent initiating the nomination of the two Flowering Eucalyptus trees, three Monterey Cypress trees, and two Deodar Cedar trees located at 3184 Market Street (Aka 341 Corbett Street) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging the temporary designation of such tree pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of this Resolution.   Action details Not available
070133 1 Limiting exemptions from, and clarifying the scope and collection of, the Transit Impact Development FeeOrdinancePassedOrdinance (1) amending Chapter 38 of the Administrative Code by (a) amending Sections 38.1 and 38.3, and adding a new Section 38.3-1 to limit the exemption from the current Transit Impact Development Fee (TIDF) for projects for which an application for environmental review or a categorical exemption was submitted on or before April 1, 2004, to instances in which a building or site permit is issued on or before September 4, 2008 and requiring that such exempt projects that would otherwise have been subject to the former TIDF pay a fee on new office space only equivalent to the amount that would have been due under the former TIDF ordinance; (b) amending Section 38.1 to clarify the definitions of "Gross Floor Area" and "Retail/Entertainment;" (c) amending Section 38.3 to correct an unintended exclusion for art spaces; (d) amending Section 38.5 to specify that the TIDF due for a project is based on the fee in effect on the date of payment; and (e) amending Section 38.6 to clarify the circumstances in which a credit for prior eliminated uses is available and make clear that any credit ag   Action details Not available
070134 1 Golden Gate Park-Authorization to Construct Skate ParkOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and authorizing the creation of a skate park in the block of Waller Street in Golden Gate Park, between Stanyan Street and Kezar Drive, pursuant to Charter Section 4.113.   Action details Not available
070135 1 Recreation and Park-Deadline for Hamilton Playground designOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance 79-06 which appropriated General Fund money for certain Recreation and Park capital projects and set a deadline of February 28, 2007, for the completion of the design phase of the Hamilton Playground, Recreation Center and Pool, to extend the deadline for the design phase of the Hamilton Playground, Recreation Center and Pool to May 15, 2007.   Action details Not available
070136 1 Appropriation of Assessments Levied for Three Business Improvement Districts Established During Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Appropriation Ordinance by adding Section 30.7, to appropriate revenues collected from special assessments for disbursement to the respective nonprofit owners' associations for administration of the three property and/or business-based business improvement districts established in San Francisco during Fiscal Year 2006-2007 (i.e., the Fillmore Jazz, Central Market, and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit Districts), for authorized purposes.   Action details Not available
070040 1 Department of Elections contract for new voting systemResolutionPassedResolution approving the award and execution of a $12.65 million four-year contract by the City and County of San Francisco, through its Department of Elections, to Sequoia Voting Systems, Inc., for the purchase of a new voting system and provision of associated voting services.   Action details Not available
070118 1 Establishing Monthly Contribution AmountResolutionPassedResolution establishing monthly contribution amount to Health Service Trust Fund.   Action details Not available
070119 1 Urging the San Francisco Unified School District to reevaluate their proposed FY 2007-2008 Prop H spending planResolutionFiledResolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to reevaluate their proposed FY 2007-2008 Prop H spending plan in order to consider substantially increasing the amount of in-kind services requested.   Action details Not available
070121 1 Confirming the appointment of Cameron Beach to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2011ResolutionPassedResolution confirming the appointment of Cameron Beach to the Board of Directors of the Municipal Transportation Agency for a four-year term ending March 1, 2011.   Action details Not available
070129 1 Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $785,223 of federal Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities funding for design and construction of improvements to the Glen Park Intermodal Facility/Adjacent Areas.   Action details Not available
070130 1 Establishing the Children's Collaborative Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution establishing the Children’s Collaborative Task Force to 1) promote dialogue among parents, educators, and the public, 2) identify and develop collaborative means to address issues shared by San Francisco’s public, private, and parochial schools, and 3) advise the Board of Supervisors on policies to ensure that all children in San Francisco have equal and equitable access to exceptional educational and cultural resources.   Action details Not available
070131 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ)ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to accept and expend funds in the amount of $1,913,199 from the State Corrections Standards Authority (CSA), from funds made available under Senate Bill 736 – known as the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) – for programs and approaches that have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing delinquency, for the period of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.   Action details Not available
070132 1 Repression of Human CommunicationResolutionFiledResolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to beseech Google to establish a set of standards to enforce policies to protect freedom of access to the Internet across the globe, and for Google to cease its current policy of appeasement and complicity with repressive regimes in limiting the free exchange of ideas of its citizens.   Action details Not available
070137 1 Common use policy for cargo handling facilitiesResolutionPassedResolution urging the Airport Commission to institute a ‘Common Use Policy’ for cargo handling facilities with consideration of leasing cargo space to cargo handlers.   Action details Not available
070138 1 Public Information Officer Conduct StandardsResolutionPassedResolution establishing standards for the conduct of the City’s Public Information Officers.   Action details Not available
070142 1 Resolution of Local SupportResolutionPassedResolution of Local Support of the Valencia Streetscape Improvements Project.   Action details Not available
070143 1 Resolution authorizing the use of the seal of the City and County of San Francisco for a music event.ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the use of the Official Seal of the City and County of San Francisco by Talking House Productions in the promotion of an event to be held on March 16, 2007 at the SXSW Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas.   Action details Not available
070144 1 West Portal Branch Library reopeningResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the re-dedication of the West Portal Branch Library and commending the San Francisco Public Library and its team for their hard work and commitment to San Francisco and its residents.   Action details Not available
070145 1 Congratulating Gateway High School on being selected as an exemplary charter school.ResolutionPassedResolution congratulating Gateway High School on being selected as an exemplary charter school.   Action details Not available
070146 1 Congressional Hearing on the Value of Safe and Legal Access to Medical CannabisResolutionPassedResolution condemning the Drug Enforcement Administration’s actions to block safe access to medical cannabis patients and urging the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to open a congressional hearing on the value of safe access to medical cannabis and respect for local jurisdiction’s policy and regulation of medical cannabis dispensaries.   Action details Not available
070147 1 Accept-Expend Grant - Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ)ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Open Society Institute of the Soros Foundation for the purpose of exploring potential alternatives to the California Youth Authority/Division of Juvenile Justice for San Francisco youth.   Action details Not available
070110 1 Creating a City Owned Fiber NetworkHearingFiledHearing to discuss the feasibility of creating a city owned fiber network.   Action details Not available
070111 1 Implementation of the Health Access Plan (HAP)HearingFiledHearing to discuss the current status of implementation of the Health Access Plan (HAP).   Action details Not available
070112 1 Community Choice Aggregation ProgramHearingFiledHearing to review the status of the Community Choice Aggregation Program.   Action details Not available
070113 1 Communities of Opportunity Program (COO)HearingFiledHearing on the status of the Communities of Opportunity Program (COO). What are the performance goals of the Communities of Opportunities and how has COO met these goals? For current fiscal year, what is the appropriation for COO and how much has been expended? How many FTEs and what job classes are appropriated for COO and how many have been filled? What are the job descriptions for these positions? What are the Administration's plans for COO for the next fiscal year? Who are COO's community partners and how are they accountable to the overall mission of the program? In regards to employment training how is the City safeguarding the workplace safety of COO participants?   Action details Not available
070114 1 Investigate the "high pitched, ear splitting alarm" that is used on the MUNI Metro trainsHearingFiledHearing to investigate the "high pitched, ear splitting alarm" that is used on the MUNI Metro trains and to see if an alternative and less offensive prevention tool can be used to ensure the safety of MUNI's passengers that are both boarding and exiting the vehicle.   Action details Not available
070115 1 Department of Public Works' banner programHearingFiledHearing to assess the status of the Department of Public Works' banner program codified by Public Works Code Section 184.78 and established in ordinance 11-05. The hearing will address concerns raised by citizens about the effectiveness of the banner program and how the program can be more effective.   Action details Not available
070116 1 Controller's Audit on the Airport's investment in SFO Enterprises, Inc.HearingFiledHearing to discuss the Controller's Audit on the Airport's investment in SFO Enterprises, Inc. and the resulting losses.   Action details Not available
070125 1 Civil Service Rule Change - Sick LeaveMotionFiledMotion approving amendments to the Rules of the Civil Service Commission to incorporate changes to the Rules governing paid sick leave to conform to the requirements of the Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.   Action details Not available
070148 1 City and School District Special MeetingMotionPassedMotion calling a special meeting of the City and School District Committee of the Board of Supervisors to be held on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 3:30 P.M.; and directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare the proper notices and postings.   Action details Not available
070066 1 Prevailing rate of wages for City contracts for hauling of solid waste generated by City operationsResolutionPassedResolution fixing prevailing wage rates for workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City.   Action details Not available
070100 1 State grant funds for mosquito controlResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $30,000 from the California Department of Health Services to mitigate the threat of West Nile virus transmission through mosquito control activities, for the period of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.   Action details Not available
070102 1 Traffic regulations - vehicular closure of Jessie Street between Mint and 5th StreetsResolutionPassedResolution approving closing Jessie Street between 5th and Mint Streets to vehicular traffic and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
070103 1 Airport Concession LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Travelex America Inc. Lease Agreement for Foreign Currency Exchange in the New International Terminal Building and Existing Terminal Buildings at San Francisco International Airport Lease No. 99-0449 between Travelex America Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.   Action details Not available