Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/11/2009 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Regular Meeting
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090883 1 Airport Concession LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Boarding Areas “B” and “C” Principal Retail Concession Lease No. 98-0228 between Pacific Gateway Concessions, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090930 1 Renew Joint Powers Agreement with State and Accept and Expend up to $2,249,136ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively contract for, accept and expend up to $2,249,136 allocated from the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for a project entitled the Joint Powers Agreement for the period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090555 1 Amendments to the Police Code by adding Section 1.1 designating Clipper Cove as a Special Use AreaOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Section 1.1 designating Clipper Cove as a Special Use Area, making it a misdemeanor to moor or anchor a vessel in Clipper Cove without a valid permit issued by the Treasure Island Development Authority ("TIDA"), or its designee, and allowing TIDA to remove and store vessels moored in violation of this Ordinance.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
090878 1 Settlement of Lawsuits - John Tennison and Antoine Goff totaling $7,500,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by John Tennison and Antoine Goff against the City and County of San Francisco for the total amount of $7,500,000. The John Tennison lawsuit was filed on February 11, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C04-0574 CW; entitled John Tennison, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. and will be settled by the payment of $4,600,000. The Antoine Goff lawsuit was filed on April 27, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C04-1643 CW; entitled Antoine Goff, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. and will be settled by the payment of $2,900,000.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090896 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - John Williams - $27,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by John Williams against the City and County of San Francisco for $27,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 5, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 479-512; entitled John Williams v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090897 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Benson Chen - $75,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by Benson Chen against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 2, 2007, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 468791; entitled Benson Chen v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090898 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Yue Kong Kam - $102,327.06OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yue Kong Kam against the City and County of San Francisco for $102,327.06; the lawsuit was filed on June 19, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 476-544; entitled Yue Kong Kam, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090899 1 Settlement of Lawsuits - United States of America - $7,000,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the two lawsuits filed by the United States of America against the City and County of San Francisco for $7,000,000; the two lawsuits were filed on August 22, 2005, and September 6, 2007, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:05 CV 01693 entitled United States of America v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. and Case No. 1:07 CV 01300 entitled United States of America v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. and appropriating $7,000,000 of fund balance from the Hetch Hetchy Fund for this purpose.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090868 1 Bicycle Plan adoption and related General Plan amendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting the 2009 San Francisco Bicycle Transportation Plan; rescinding Ordinance No. 0109-05 in its entirety; amending the San Francisco General Plan in connection with the San Francisco Bicycle Plan; adopting environmental findings and findings that the General Plan amendment is consistent with the General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection thereto.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
090867 2 Zoning - Planning Code amendments in connection with the 2009 Bicycle PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 155, 155.1, 155.4, and 155.5 in connection with the 2009 Bicycle Plan; and making various findings, including 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
090546 2 Appropriating $119,800,000 of proceeds from debt for wastewater system improvements at the Public Utilities Commission for FY 2009-2010 and 2010-2011OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $119,800,000 of proceeds from debt revenue for the Wastewater Enterprises' Interim Capital Improvement Program and the Sewer System Master Plan Biosolids/Digester and Channel Tunnel Projects at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for FY 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 and placing $78,800,000 on Controller’s reserve pending the sale of bonds.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090869 1 Approval of SFPUC New Irvington Tunnel Construction Management Contract not to exceed $15 millionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Water System Improvement Program-funded Professional Service Agreement No. CS-918, New Irvington Tunnel Construction Management Services, with Hatch Mott MacDonald, for an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 with a term of up to five (5) years, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090916 2 Approving one fuel contract estimated to exceed $10 millionResolutionPassedResolution approving the Agreement between the City and Western States Oil for gasoline and diesel fuel, which is estimated to exceed $10 million, pursuant to Charter Section 9.118(b).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090461 1 Providing members of the public with access to language servicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding new Sections 91.1, 91.8, 91.11, 91.14, 91.18; amending Sections 91.2, 91.3, 91.4, 91.6; amending Section 91.8 and renumbering Section 91.8 as 91.9; amending Section 91.9 and renumbering Section 91.9 as 91.10; amending Section 91.11 and renumbering Section 91.11 as 91.13; amending Section 91.12 and renumbering Section 91.12 as 91.15; amending Section 91.14 and renumbering Section 91.14 as 91.17; renumbering Sections 91.10 as 91.12 and 91.13 as 91.16 to rename the Equal Access Ordinance to Language Access Ordinance and add findings; to develop language services protocols in crisis situations, to amend the contents required in departmental Annual Compliance Plans; to create reporting requirements, to create and outline the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs' responsibilities; to clarify the Ordinance intent to promote the general welfare of the public; to require all City departments to comply with the minimal requirements set forth in this Ordinance; to expand the number of City departments that must complPASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090576 1 Hearing - Hunters View - Street Vacation OrderHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Fairfax Avenue and West Point Road and various public service easements; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; quitclaiming the City's interest in the vacation areas; reserving easement rights for various utilities, including AT&T, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and the City; reserving temporary private access easement to adjacent owner; accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 178,144; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
090575 1 Hunters View - Street Vacation OrderOrdinancePassedOrdinance ordering the vacation of portions of Fairfax Avenue and West Point Road and various public service easements; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; quitclaiming the City's interest in the vacation areas; reserving easement rights for various utilities, including AT&T, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and the City; reserving temporary private access easement to adjacent owner; accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 178,144; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090956 1 Public Hearing - Department of Public Health Delinquent Refuse Service Payment Liens (Garbage Liens)HearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the report of delinquent charges for refuse collection service and removal costs submitted by the Director of Public Health, as modified to the date of adoption of the resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
090957 1 Unpaid Department of Public Health Delinquent Refuse Service Payments to become Special Assessments and liens billed with property taxesResolutionPassedResolution confirming report of delinquent charges for refuse collection service and removal costs submitted by the Director of Public Health, as modified to the date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090958 1 Public Hearing - Department of Building Inspection Special Assessment of Liens for Assessment of CostsHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the report of Delinquent Charges for Code Enforcement cases with delinquent assessment of costs, and fees pursuant to the provisions of Section 102A.3, 102A.4, 102A.6 102A.12, 102A.16, 102A.17, 102A.18, 102A.19, 102A.20 et seq., 103A.3.3 Section 108A, Section 110A - Tables 1A-K and 1A-G, of the San Francisco Building Code, submitted by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection for services rendered by said department of costs thereof having accrued pursuant to Code Violations referenced above.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
090959 1 Special Assessment of Liens for Assessment of CostResolutionPassedResolution confirming report of Delinquent Charges for Code Enforcement cases with delinquent assessment of costs, and fees pursuant to the provisions of Section 102A.3, 102A.4, 102A.6 102A.12, 102A.16, 102A.17, 102A.18, 102A.19, 102A.20 et seq., 103A.3.3 Section 108A, Section 110A - Tables 1A-K and 1A-G, of the San Francisco Building Code, submitted by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection for services rendered by said department of costs thereof having accrued pursuant to code violations referenced above.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090109 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review for 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific AvenueHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department's determination dated December 19, 2008, that a project at 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue (Case No. 2007.1460E) (Building Permit Application Nos. 2003.02.12.7271; 2005.04.21.0598 (UMB retrofit); and 2005.0321.8084 (two-story vertical addition) is exempt from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, Class 32 [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332]. The proposal would add to and rehabilitate the Musto Building, to expand the existing office use and provide ground-floor commercial and restaurant space. The project site (Assessor's Block 0165, Lot 022) is within a C-2 (Community Business) Use District, and in a 65-A Height and Bulk District, and in a Special Use District, the Washington-Broadway Special Use District No. 2. (Appellant: Susan Brandt-Hawley on behalf of San Francisco Preservation Action.)FILED  Action details Not available
090110 1 Affirming the Categorical Exemption issued for the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue projectMotionFiledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.FILED  Action details Not available
090111 1 Disapproving the Categorical Exemption issued for the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue projectMotionFiledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.FILED  Action details Not available
090112 1 Preparation of findings related to the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue projectMotionFiledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.FILED  Action details Not available
090895 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Linda Caratti - $80,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Linda Caratti against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 28, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 479214; entitled Linda Caratti, v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are that the City and San Francisco Zoological Society agree to a mutual release of claims for indemnification.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090970 1 Reappointment, Recreation and Parks Commission - Larry MartinMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's reappointment of Larry Martin to the Recreation and Parks Commission for the term ending June 27, 2013.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090973 1 Reappointment, Recreation and Parks Commission - David LeeMotionFailedMotion rejecting the Mayor's reappointment of David Lee to the Recreation and Parks Commission for the term ending June 27, 2013.APPROVEDFail Action details Not available
090974 1 Appointment, Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board - Amelia D. YarosMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's appointment of Amelia D. Yaros to the Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board for the term ending October 1, 2011.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090976 1 Reappointment, Civil Service Commission - Dennis NormandyMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's reappointment of Dennis Normandy to the Civil Service Commission for the term ending June 30, 2013.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090554 3 Building Code - Registration of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings; Maintenance and Security Requirements; Annual Fee and Penalties for ViolationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Section 103A.4 to require the owner of a vacant or abandoned building to register the building with the Department of Building Inspection, require the owner to maintain the grounds and the exterior and interior of the building secured and in good condition, and provide that a property in violation of the requirements is a public nuisance; and by amending Section 110, Table 1A-J to establish an annual registration fee; adopting environmental and other findings.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090889 1 Regulations for Mortgage Modification ConsultantsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Article 27 to regulate mortgage modification consultants by: (1) requiring a written contract describing mortgage modification services to be provided prior to initiation of services; (2) requiring that any contract entered into for these services provide notice that the contract may be cancelled within fourteen calendar days and that services may be obtained free of charge from nonprofit sources; (3) prohibiting collection of fees until the consultant has obtained a written loan modification offer for the homeowner; and (4) providing for enforcement by criminal penalties and a private cause of action for homeowners, and making environmental findings.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090966 1 Opposing BART surchargeResolutionPassedResolution opposing BART surcharge on SFO employees.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090995 1 Urging the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a comprehensive investigation on hate speech in the media and to update the 1993 report on the Role of Telecommunications in Hate CrimesResolutionPassedResolution urging the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a comprehensive investigation on hate speech in the media, allowing public participation via public hearings, and to update the 1993 report on the Role of Telecommunications in Hate Crimes, including public participation via public hearings.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090996 1 Recognizing and honoring Tim Reagan's contribution to social justice and workers' rightsResolutionPassedResolution acknowledging Tim Reagan's contributions to the struggle for social justice and workers' rights for more than two decades.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090395 1 Final Map - 1355 Pacific AvenueMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 5525, a 23 unit residential condominium project, located at 1355 Pacific Avenue being a subdivision of Lot 031 in Assessors Block No. 0184 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090997 1 Authorizing preparation of Proponent/Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters at the November 3, 2009, ElectionMotionPassedMotion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters at the November 3, 2009, Election.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
090997 2 Authorizing preparation of Proponent/Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters at the November 3, 2009, ElectionMotionPassedMotion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters at the November 3, 2009, Election.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
091013 1 Application of City's Conflict of Interest Laws to City OfficersOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 3.222 and 3.224 to clarify the application of prohibitions to City officers, and by adding sections 3.201 and 3.203 to name the Government Ethics Ordinance, to permit waiver of contracting prohibition, and to define "officer."   Action details Not available
091014 1 Planning Code-Conditional Use Requirement for Nail Salons in the West Portal Avenue Neighborhood Commercial DistrictOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the Planning Code by amending Section 729 to add new Subsection 729.52A and adding new Section 790.115 to require conditional use authorization in the West Portal Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District for certain personal service nail salons, as defined; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.   Action details Not available
091015 1 Reimbursement to City for Dignitary Security Provided During Campaign-Related Travel by Elected OfficialsOrdinanceFailedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding sections 3.600, 3.605, 3.610 and 3.615, to require City elective officers to reimburse the City for the cost of dignitary security provided by the City during travel for campaign-related activities or meetings and to require the Police Department to report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the cost of security.   Action details Not available
091012 1 Board review and approval of 2009 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs ApplicationResolutionPassedResolution approving the City and County of San Francisco 2009 Grant Application for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs and fulfilling the San Francisco Board of Supervisors review and approval process for all annual or otherwise recurring grants of $5,000,000 or more.   Action details Not available
091016 1 Contract between the Department of Public Health and the San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide Provider Payment services for the Healthy San Francisco programResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to retroactively contract with the San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide Provider Payment services for the Healthy San Francisco program for the term of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010.   Action details Not available
091017 1 Supporting the Children's Defense Fund Health Coverage for All Children CampaignResolutionPassedResolution supporting the Children’s Defense Fund’s Health Coverage for All Children Campaign.   Action details Not available
091018 1 FY 2009-2010 California Constitution Appropriations LimitResolutionPassedResolution establishing the appropriations limit for FY 2009-2010 pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B.   Action details Not available
091019 1 Reaffirming the Board of Supervisors' support for the expeditious completion of the Mexican Museum Project at the Yerba Buena Garden siteResolutionPassedResolution reaffirming the Board of Supervisors’ support for the Mexican Museum project, and calling upon all parties, including the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, Millennium Partners, the San Francisco Arts Commission, and Fort Mason to support the expeditious completion of the project, including helping the Mexican Museum retain its lease with Fort Mason concurrent with and through the development, construction and actualization of the Mexican Museum project at the Yerba Buena Garden site.   Action details Not available
091010 1 Department of Children, Youth, and their Families' Children's Services Allocation Plan FY 2010-2013HearingFiledHearing on Department of Children, Youth, and their Families' Children's Services Allocation Plan for FY's 2010-2013 "Raising San Franciscans Together."   Action details Not available
091011 1 Training Center in the BayviewHearingFiledHearing on the GoSolarSF and SolarCity's promise to develop a training center in the Bayview.   Action details Not available
090942 2 Closed Session - Potential litigation regarding proposed State Constitutional Amendment No. 09-0015MotionFiledMotion to convene in closed session for the purpose of receiving a briefing from the City Attorney regarding potential litigation regarding proposed initiative State Constitutional Amendment No. 09-0015 "New two-thirds vote requirement for local public electricity providers."   Action details Not available
090791 1 Changing the official sidewalk width - 20th, Minnesota, and Indiana StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” by adding thereto Section 1584 to change the official sidewalk width on the north side of 20th Street between Minnesota and Indiana Streets, southwest corner of 20th and Minnesota Streets, and southeast corner of 20th and Indiana Streets; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change.   Action details Not available
090780 2 Revisions to Division I of the San Francisco Transportation CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Transportation Code, Division I, by amending Sections 3.4, 6.7, 7.2.12, 7.2.26, 7.2.27, 7.2.28, 7.2.29, 7.2.71, 7.2.80, 7.2.101, 7.3.3 and 8.1 to change existing posting requirements for temporary parking restriction signs; amend the requirements for street barricades for street fairs; provide that yellow or white zones may be indicated by either yellow or white paint on the curb or signage; provide a three minute time limit for noncommercial vehicles parked in yellow zones; provide a three consecutive day on-street parking restriction instead of seven consecutive days; provide that any violation of Division II, Section 903 is a violation of Section 7.2.71; prohibit taxicab operators from leaving a vehicle unattended in certain use districts; provide that persons are prohibited from boarding a Municipal Railway vehicle in revenue service through the rear exit while the vehicle is operating on a transit line unless on a line, route or location designated by the SFMTA; provide that four or more violations of Section 7.2.71 within one year constitute a m   Action details Not available
090879 1 Approving amendment to engineering services agreement for SFPUC New Irvington Tunnel ProjectResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute an amendment to increase the amount of a professional services agreement with URS Corporation by $3,900,000, for a total revised agreement amount of $13,898,561, and extend the agreement term by one year for a total revised agreement term of eight years, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b).   Action details Not available
090979 1 CEQA findings for SFPUC Water System Improvement Program, Bay Division Pipeline Reliability Upgrade Project in Alameda and San Mateo CountiesResolutionPassedResolution adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), including the adoption of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program and a statement of overriding considerations related to the Bay Division Pipeline Reliability Upgrade Project, CUW 36801, 36802 and 36803; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to notify the Controller of this action.   Action details Not available
090980 1 CEQA findings for SFPUC Water System Improvement Program, San Joaquin Pipeline System ProjectResolutionPassedResolution adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), including the adoption of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program and the statement of overriding considerations related to the San Joaquin Pipeline System Project, Project No. CUW37301; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to notify the Controller of this action.   Action details Not available