Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/14/2010 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
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100900 1 Approval of Amendment No. 1 of Lease, Use, and Operating Agreement for BART Station and Related Facilities and Grant Easement at San Francisco International Airport, Lease No. L97-0081ResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Lease, Use, and Operating Agreement for BART Station and Related Facilities and Grant of Easement at San Francisco International Airport, Lease No. L97-0081 to: (1) limit BART Premium Fare (surcharge) for non-airline airport employees for $1.50 each way for the remainder of the Lease; (2) remove BART Faithful Performance Deposit requirement; (3) permit monthly payment by BART of the annual rent in lieu of advance annual payment; (4) allow advertising by BART in the Airport-BART Station; and (5) include administrative updates to the Lease.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101002 1 Airport Concession Lease with Host International, Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution approving the Terminal 2 Newsstands, Coffee, and Specialty Stores Lease between Host International, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101109 2 State Contract Funds for Substance Abuse Treatment - $60,402,780ResolutionPassedResolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services (DPH-CBHS) to enter into a Combined Net Negotiated Amount and Drug Medi-Cal Agreement with the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (DADP) for the term of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2013, in the amount of $60,402,780 and for the term of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, in the amount of $20,134,260 as a condition of receiving state funds and Drug Medi-Cal reimbursement for substance abuse treatment and prevention; holding DADP harmless from any and all claims resulting from the agreement; authorizing and designating the DPH County Alcohol and Drug Administrator to sign said Agreement and to approve amendments for less than 10% of the contracted amount.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
100434 1 Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District - Conditional Use Requirements for Restaurants and Self-Service Specialty Food EstablishmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 715.1 and Sections 715.42, 715.43, 715.44, and 715.69A of the Zoning Control Table to allow new full-service and small self-service restaurants with a conditional use authorization, to permit self-service specialty food establishments as of right, and to prohibit all large fast food establishments; adopting findings, including environmental findings; amending Section 302 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
100954 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Ricardo Rodriguez - $30,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ricardo Rodriguez against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 19, 2009, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC09-485133; entitled Ricardo Rodriguez v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
100955 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Stanislaus Imports - $245,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by Stanislaus Imports against the City and County of San Francisco for $245,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 31, 2005, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 436930; entitled Jane Martin, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
100956 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Monte and Joanne Stott and Stott and Associates, Inc. - $32,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by Monte and Joanne Stott and Stott and Associates, Inc., against the City and County of San Francisco for $32,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 31, 2005, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 436930; entitled Jane Martin, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
100957 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Yanick Constant - $32,500OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yanick Constant against the City and County of San Francisco for $32,500; the lawsuit was filed on April 21, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 474485; entitled Yanick Constant v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
100958 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Icenogle IMR Joint Venture - $1,330,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Icenogle IMR Joint Venture against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,330,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 24, 2007, in San Francisco County Superior Court, and subsequently transferred to Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG08391219; entitled Icenogle IMR Joint Venture v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are: (1) mutual releases except for latent defects, (2) dismissal of all complaints and cross-complaints with prejudice, (3) each side to bear its own attorneys fees and costs, and (4) plaintiff to be responsible for resolving outstanding stop notices.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
100960 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - CCSF v. Underground Construction Co., et al. - City to Receive - $29,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by City and County of San Francisco against Underground Construction Co., et al. by accepting the payment of $29,000 to the City and County of San Francisco; $23,200 from Underground Construction Co., and $5,800 from State Farm; the lawsuit was filed on February 24, 2009, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-09-485059; entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Underground Construction Co., et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
101000 2 Appointment, Veteran Affairs Commission - Anthony AlfidiMotionPassedMotion appointing Anthony Alfidi, term ending January 31, 2012, to the Veterans Affairs Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
101004 1 Lease and License of Real Property at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Ground Floor Café and North Light CourtResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the lease of 1,426 square feet of space, a license of 2,400 square feet and the shared use space of 1,360 square feet to the Elias M. Nasra and Family Partnership, a California general partnership, in City Hall located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
101063 1 California Constitution Appropriations Limit FY2010-2011ResolutionPassedResolution establishing the appropriations limit for FY2010-2011 pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101059 1 Setting San Francisco Community College District’s Property Tax Rate to be Included in the City’s Overall Property Tax Rate - FY2010-2011OrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying property taxes for San Francisco Community College District purposes for the FY ending June 30, 2011.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
101058 1 Setting San Francisco’s Property Tax Rate and Establishing Pass-Through Rate for Residential Tenants - FY2010-2011OrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying property taxes for City and County purposes and establishing a pass-through rate for residential tenants pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code for the FY ending June 30, 2011.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
101060 1 Setting San Francisco Unified School District’s Property Tax Rate to be Included in the City’s Overall Property Tax Rate - FY2010-2011OrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying property taxes for San Francisco Unified School District purposes for the FY ending June 30, 2011.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
101061 1 Setting San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s Property Tax Rate to be Included in the City’s Overall Property Tax Rate - FY2010-2011OrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying property taxes for San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District purposes for the FY ending June 30, 2011.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
101102 1 Accept and Expend Grant - 2010 Disaster Corps Grant and Amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance FY2010-2011 - $231,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $231,000 from California Volunteers for the grant period of 18 months following passage of the FY2010-2011 California State Budget for volunteer management and training; amending Ordinance No. 191-10 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY2010-2011) to reflect the addition of one Class 5277 Planner I at the San Francisco Fire Department.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
100865 2 Establishing an Alcohol Cost Recovery FeeOrdinanceFailedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 106, by adding Sections 106 through 106.28, to impose a fee on alcoholic beverage wholesalers and certain other persons who distribute or sell alcoholic beverages in San Francisco to: 1) recover a portion of San Francisco's alcohol-attributable unreimbursed health costs, and; 2) fund administration costs.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
100865 2 Establishing an Alcohol Cost Recovery FeeOrdinanceFailedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 106, by adding Sections 106 through 106.28, to impose a fee on alcoholic beverage wholesalers and certain other persons who distribute or sell alcoholic beverages in San Francisco to: 1) recover a portion of San Francisco's alcohol-attributable unreimbursed health costs, and; 2) fund administration costs.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
100865 2 Establishing an Alcohol Cost Recovery FeeOrdinanceFailedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 106, by adding Sections 106 through 106.28, to impose a fee on alcoholic beverage wholesalers and certain other persons who distribute or sell alcoholic beverages in San Francisco to: 1) recover a portion of San Francisco's alcohol-attributable unreimbursed health costs, and; 2) fund administration costs.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
100880 1 Landmark Tree Designation of Redwood Tree Located at 46 Stillings AvenueOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating the redwood tree (sequoia sempervirens) located at 46 Stillings Avenue (Assessor’s Block No. 6734, Lot No. 023) as a landmark tree pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810, making findings supporting the designation, and requesting official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
101005 1 Exceptions to Seismic Safety Loan Program Requirements to Allow for a $15,000,000 Loan to Arlington Residence - 480 Ellis StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving exceptions to requirements of the Seismic Safety Loan Program pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Sections 66 and 66A and the Program Regulations, dated May 2006, adopted by the Board of Supervisors through Ordinance No. 122-06, to allow for a $15,000,000 Seismic Safety Loan Program loan for an existing affordable housing project at the Arlington Residence, 480 Ellis Street, San Francisco, California.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
100870 2 Establishing an Area Plan Infrastructure Finance CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution establishing an Area Plan Infrastructure Finance Committee to supervise a consultant study to develop policy criteria and recommendations on the use of Infrastructure Finance Districts (IFDs) in newly adopted area plans, including within the Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans, to determine the appropriate steps to form IFDs, and to supervise the formation of a pilot Infrastructure Finance District in Rincon Hill.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
100472 1 Access Appeals Commission - Notice to the Mayor's Office of DisabilityOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Section 105A.3.10 to require that an agenda and packet of materials for each matter to be decided by the Access Appeals Commission shall be sent to the Mayor's Office of Disability at the same time and in the same manner as they are sent to the Commission members.CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
091408 1 Approving Settlement of Unlitigated Claim Against the City by ComcastResolutionPassedResolution approving settlement of an unlitigated claim made by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, against the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101027 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report for 935-965 Market Street (aka CityPlace)HearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission’s July 8, 2010, Certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report identified as Planning Case No. 2005.1074E, through its Motion No. 18135, for a proposed retail shopping center (aka CityPlace) to demolish three existing mixed-use commercial and office buildings and construct a new five-story, approximately 90-foot tall building, containing approximately 375,700 gross square feet and approximately 188 off-street parking spaces in a two-story underground garage, with three levels below grade, one for retail use and the other two for parking, at 935-965 Market Street, between Fifth and Sixth Streets within the C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial) and C-3-G (Downtown Retail) Zoning Districts and a 120-X Height and Bulk District, Lot Nos. 071, 072, and 073, in Assessor's Block No. 3704. (District 6) (Appellant: Arthur D. Levy on behalf of Livable City and Walk San Francisco.)HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
101028 1 Affirming the Certification of the 935-965 Market Street Project Final Environmental Impact ReportMotionPassedMotion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 935-965 Market Street Project.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
101029 1 Reversing the Certification of the 935-965 Market Street Project Final Environmental Impact ReportMotionKilledMotion reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 935-965 Market Street Project.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
101030 1 Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of the 935-965 Market Street Project Final Environmental Impact ReportMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 935-965 Market Street Project.TABLED BY OPERATION OF LAW  Action details Not available
101041 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 10 Bernal Heights BoulevardHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission's July 1, 2010, Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review identified as Planning Case No. 2010.0306C, by its Motion No. 18131, which included the exemption determination, that a project located at 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard is exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 Class (1), 15303 (Class 3), and 15311 (Class 11), to install a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of five internet exchange switch antennas on an existing 50-foot tall communications tower at the top of the hill in Bernal Heights Park within an RH-1(D) (Residential, House, Single-Family, Detached) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard, Lot No. 003, in Assessor’s Block No. 5548. (District 9) (Appellant: Erick Arguello on behalf of the Lower 24th Street Merchant Association.)CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
101042 1 Affirming the Exemption Determination for 10 Bernal Heights BoulevardMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Commission that the project located at 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard is exempt from environmental review.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
101043 1 Reversing the Exemption Determination Issued for 10 Bernal Heights BoulevardMotionKilledMotion reversing the determination by the Planning Commission that the 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard project is exempt from environmental review.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
101044 1 Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination for the 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard ProjectMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the exemption determination by the Planning Commission that the project located at 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard is exempt from environmental review.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
101045 1 Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 10 Bernal Heights BoulevardHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission's July 1, 2010, Conditional Use Permit identified as Planning Case No. 2010.0306C, by its Motion No. 18131, under Planning Code Sections 209.6(b) and 303, to install a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of five internet exchange switch antennas on an existing 50-foot tall communications tower at the top of the hill in Bernal Heights Park and to modify the Conditional Use approval under Case No. 2008.1157C to change the number of allowed antennas on the site within the RH-1(D) (Residential, House, Single-Family, Detached) Zoning District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard, Lot No. 003, in Assessor’s Block No. 5548. (District 9) (Filed by Erick Arguello on behalf of the Lower 24th Street Merchant Association, and subscribed by Supervisors Campos, Mar, Chiu, Chu, Mirkarimi, and Avalos.)CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
101046 1 Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Appeal for 10 Bernal Heights BoulevardMotionKilledMotion approving the decision of the Planning Commission, by its Motion No. 18131, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2010.0306C on property located at 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
101047 1 Disapproving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Appeal for 10 Bernal Heights BoulevardMotionPassedMotion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission, by its Motion No. 18131, approving Conditional Use Application 2010.0306C on property located at 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
101048 1 Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 10 Bernal Heights BoulevardMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2010.0306C on property located at 10 Bernal Heights Boulevard.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
101087 1 Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 3150 California StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission's July 8, 2010, Conditional Use Permit identified as Planning Case No. 2010.0357C, by its Motion No. 18139, under Planning Code Sections 303 and 703.3 to allow a Formula Retail Use (dba Pet Food Express) in an NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial, Small Scale) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 3150 California Street, Lot No. 013, in Assessor’s Block No. 1022. (District 2) (Filed by Susan Landry on behalf of The Animal Connection II, and subscribed by Supervisors Mar, Maxwell, Avalos, Campos, and Chiu)HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
101088 1 Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Appeal for 3150 California StreetMotionKilledMotion approving the decision of the Planning Commission, by its Motion No. 18139, approving Conditional Use Application 2010.0357C on property located at 3150 California Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
101089 1 Disapproving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Appeal for 3150 California StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission, by its Motion No. 18139, approving Conditional Use Application 2010.0357C on property located at 3150 California Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
101090 1 Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 3150 California StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2010.0357C on property located at 3150 California Street.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
101111 1 Application for Grant - Augmenting the Greening and Storm Water Features of the Cesar Chavez Street Redesign ProjectResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Planning Department to apply for a grant from the State of California Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) to augment the greening and storm water features of the Cesar Chavez Street Redesign Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101112 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Web Based Recycling, Reuse, and Disposal Options - $25,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the County of Alameda to serve as the lead in the creation a web-based application that enables the public to easily find accurate information about nearby recycling, reuse, and disposal options.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101113 1 Application for Grant - Construction of HillPoint Park Open Space ProjectResolutionPassedResolution approving the application for grant funds for the Urban Greening Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) for construction of the HillPoint Park Open Space Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101114 1 Application for Grant - Strategic Growth Council Sustainable Communities - Greenway Network PlanResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Planning Department to apply for a planning grant from the State of California Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) to complete a Greenway Network Plan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101117 1 Commending London N. BreedResolutionPassedResolution commending and expressing appreciation to London N. Breed for her services upon the occasion of her departure from her position as Commissioner of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101123 1 Proclaiming September 14, 2010, as Reese Erlich DayResolutionPassedResolution honoring Reese Erlich and proclaiming September 14, 2010, to be “Reese Erlich Day.”ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101035 1 Supporting the Litigation Challenging the Constitutionality of the Federal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” PolicyResolutionPassedResolution supporting the litigation Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America currently on trial before U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (Riverside), with Judge Virginia A. Phillips in Riverside presiding, challenging the constitutionality of the federal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101038 1 Celebration of the Mexican Bicentennial and Centennial CelebrationsResolutionPassedResolution celebrating the birth and independence of Mexico, honoring the relationship between San Francisco and Mexico, and appreciating the contributions that San Franciscans of Mexican descent make to the culture and prosperity of the city as well as struggles for justice and equality.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101039 1 Commending San Francisco Crisis Care on the Occasion of its Ray of Hope Charity Gala Reception 2010ResolutionPassedResolution commending San Francisco Crisis Care on the occasion of its Ray of Hope Charity Gala Reception 2010 benefitting the people of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101040 1 Declaring September 28, 2010, as Dr. Marguerite Rubenstein DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring September 28, 2010, as Dr. Marguerite Rubenstein Day in San Francisco to recognize her commitment to health education and her lifelong service to San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101130 1 Final Map 5045 - 575 Sutter StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 5045, a 14 Commercial Unit Condominium Project, located at 535 Sutter Street being a subdivision of Lot No. 013 in Assessors Block No. 0296 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
101118 1 Initiative Constitutional Amendment - Opposing Proposition 26, Which "Requires that Certain State and Local Fees be Approved by Two-Thirds Vote"ResolutionPassedResolution opposing Proposition 26, Initiative Constitutional Amendment, which requires that certain state and local fees be approved by two-thirds vote; fees include those that address adverse impacts on society or the environment caused by the fee-payer's business.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101119 1 Urging the United States Department of State to Condemn the Government of Iran for Sentencing Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani to Death by StoningResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Department of State to condemn the Government of Iran under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for sentencing Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani to death by stoning for the crime of “adultery while being married.”ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
101140 2 Cigarette Litter Abatement Fee - Timing and Standards for Controller's Review and AdjustmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 105.3 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to change the timelines and standards under which the Controller is directed to review and adjust the Cigarette Litter Abatement Fee.   Action details Not available
101154 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Office of the Public Defender - Rosenberg Foundation and Amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance FY2010-2011 - $47,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the Office of the Public Defender to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $47,000 from the Rosenberg Foundation, via Institute for Local Governance, to develop a California Reentry Council Network to assist in the development of statewide capacity to improve reentry policies and programs, and amending Ordinance No. 191-10 (Annual Salary Ordinance, FY2010-2011) to reflect addition of one (1) temporary Class 8173 Legal Assistant, grant-funded position (0.55 FTE), in the Office of the Public Defender.   Action details Not available
101155 1 Administrative Code - Open Data PolicyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code to add Section 22D to establish the City's Open Data Policy and require City departments to make appropriate data available to the public.   Action details Not available
101156 1 Memorandum of Understanding, Amendment No. 2 - Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics)OrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 2 to the 2007-2012 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics, by extending the term of the parties’ agreement through June 30, 2013, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for FYs 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013.   Action details Not available
101157 1 Administrative Code - Updating Provisions Consistent with State and Local Law and Related Clean-Up Provisions on Employee RelationsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 16.200 through Section 16.222 of the San Francisco Administrative Code regarding Employee Relations to update provisions consistent with state and local law and related clean-up provisions.   Action details Not available
101158 1 Taxable and/or Tax Exempt Certificates of Participation (HOPE SF) - Not to Exceed $38,000,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Taxable and/or Tax Exempt Certificates of Participation (HOPE SF) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $38,000,000 to finance certain capital improvement projects; approving the form of a Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); granting authorization for the selection of a trustee; approving the form of a Property Lease between the City and the Trustee named therein relating to certain property generally known as the Mission Police Station, certain property generally known as the Bayview Station of the San Francisco Police Department and certain other City-owned property; approving the form of a Project Lease between the City and the Trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); delegating to the Director of Public Finance the authority to sell the Certificates of Participation by either a competitive or negotiated sale; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Taxable and/or Ta   Action details Not available
101159 1 Taxable and/or Tax Exempt Certificates of Participation for Various Capital Improvements - Not to Exceed $48,000,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $48,000,000 to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement and installation of certain street improvements and of various disability access improvement projects; approving the form of a Second Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee named therein (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving the form of a Second Supplement to Property Lease between the City, as lessor, and the Trustee, as lessee; approving the form of a Second Supplement to Project Lease between the Trustee, as lessor, and the City, as lessee; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell for the Certificates of Participation, if sold by competitive sale; authorizing certain actions relating to the Certificates of Participation, if sold by negotiated sale; delegating to the Director of Public Finance the authority to sell the Certificates of Participation by either a competitive or ne   Action details Not available
101178 1 Honoring Local Restaurants During Restaurant Appreciation MonthOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Section 456.7 requiring the San Francisco Health Department to declare one month out of the year “Restaurant Appreciation Month” to honor certain local restaurants and to create an application and selection process to identify qualifying restaurants.   Action details Not available
100675 2 Planning Code - Zoning - Presidio-Sutter Special Use District at 800 Presidio AvenueOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 259.53 to establish the Presidio-Sutter Special Use District for property at 800 Presidio Avenue (Assessor's Block No. 1073, Lot No. 13); amending Sheet HT03 of the Zoning Map to change the Height and Bulk District from 40-X to 55-X and amending Sheet SU-03 of the Zoning Map to reflect the boundaries of the Presidio-Sutter Special Use District; adopting findings, including environmental findings, Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
101099 2 Business and Tax Regulations Code - Common Administrative Provisions; Parking Tax; Business RegistrationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by: (1) amending Article 6 (Common Administrative Provisions) to revise provisions relating to: certificates of authority to collect third-party taxes; prepayment and remittance requirements for hotel and parking operators; enforcement procedures and penalties; and to otherwise clarify and update the provisions of Article 6; (2) amending Article 9 (Tax on Occupancy of Parking Space in Parking Stations), Article 10 (Utility Users Tax), and Article 12 (Business Registration), to lengthen the time period that service suppliers must preserve records from 4 years to 5 years and to extend the payment date of the registration certificate; (3) repealing Sections 608 through 608.8 of Article 9 (Tax on Occupancy of Parking Space in Parking Stations); and (4) amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Article XIII (Funds), Chapter 10 (Finance, Taxation, and Other Fiscal Matters), to correct references to the California Government Code.   Action details Not available
101100 2 Business and Tax Regulations Code - Adding to the Definition of "Control," Revising the Enforcement Authority, and Making Other Nonsubstantive ChangesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 22 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Sections 2201 through 2210, 2215, 2216, 2218, 2220, 2225, 2226, 2229, 2230, 2232, and 2233 and repealing Sections 2217, 2223, 2224, and 2237, to establish a presumption that certain operators, signatories and owners control the business affairs of the parking station, revise the Enforcing Agency's authority to permit the use of all authority granted by law and by Article 6 of this Code, and make other nonsubstantive changes.   Action details Not available
100991 1 Resolution of Intention to Form the Ocean Avenue Community Benefits DistrictResolutionPassedResolution (1) declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to establish a property-based business improvement district (community benefit district) to be known as the “Ocean Avenue Community Benefits District,” and levy a multi-year assessment on identified parcels in the district; (2) approving the management district plan and engineer's report and proposed boundaries map for the district; (3) ordering and setting a time and place for a public hearing thereon; (4) approving the form of the Notice of Public Hearing and Assessment Ballots; and (5) directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to give notice of the public hearing and balloting as required by law.   Action details Not available
101131 1 Board Response to the 2009-2010 Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled "Pension Tsunami: The Billion Dollar Bubble"ResolutionPassedResolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2009-2010 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled “Pension Tsunami: The Billion Dollar Bubble” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through the department heads and through the development of the annual budget.   Action details Not available
101160 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - Pierce’s Disease Control and Organic Program - $128,916.32ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively two grants (Agreements Nos. 10-0347 and 10-153) totaling $128,916.32 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to fund the Pierce’s Disease Control Program for the period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2012, and the Organic Program for the period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.   Action details Not available
101161 1 Construction Agreement for 1150 Ocean AvenueResolutionPassedResolution approving an agreement and authorizing the Director of Planning to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco in order to ensure the construction on-site of 26 inclusionary units in the mixed-use development proposed at 1150 Ocean Avenue (Lot No. 003 in Assessor’s Block No. 3180).   Action details Not available
101162 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness - $631,739ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $631,739 to fund the project entitled "Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness" for the period July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.   Action details Not available
101163 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - Community Risk Reduction Plan - $49,995ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $49,995 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, to support a project entitled “Community Risk Reduction Plan” for the period of July 1, 2010, through December 30, 2011.   Action details Not available
101164 1 Employment Policies and Procedures Regarding Criminal HistoryResolutionFiledResolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco access to state and federal level criminal history information by transmitting fingerprint images and related information to the Department of Justice to be transmitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.   Action details Not available
101165 1 Accept and Expend Grant - San Francisco Arts Commission - WritersCorps Program - $50,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Arts Commission to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth for general operating support for WritersCorps.   Action details Not available
101166 1 Amendment to Fire Department Cooperative Agreement with the NavyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to amend the Cooperative Agreement with the United States Navy to set the reimbursement rate for fire and emergency medical services to portions of the Hunters Point Shipyard for the period October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011, and to accept and expend funds from the Navy as reimbursement for services under that Agreement.   Action details Not available
101167 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Mayor's Office of Housing - Infill Infrastructure Program - $30,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing to enter into a standard agreement with the California State Department of Housing and Community Development to accept and expend $30,000,000 of Infill Infrastructure Grant Program funds; the execution of a loan agreement with the Project Sponsor for disbursement of grant funds; and the execution of any related documents necessary to participate in the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program.   Action details Not available
101168 1 Urging Pacific Gas and Electric to Cooperate with the City’s Request for Infrastructure InformationResolutionPassedResolution urging Pacific Gas and Electric Company to cooperate completely and swiftly with all requests from the City Administrator and Fire Chief in a Utility Infrastructure Safety Review, and to provide all relevant City Departments with risk level and maintenance plan information for existing pipelines in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
101169 1 Recognizing September 22, 2010, as “Please Don’t Jump” Day to Promote Suicide PreventionResolutionPassedResolution recognizing September 22, 2010, as “Please Don’t Jump” Day and urging the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District staff and Board of Directors to continue its efforts to expeditiously construct a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge.   Action details Not available
101170 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Susceptibility to Smoking Among Migrants in China - $4,901ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $4,901 from the San Diego State University Research Foundation to support a project that will establish a Handheld Assisted Personal Interview system, including training and consultation for the period of September 17, 2009, through June 30, 2010.   Action details Not available
101171 1 Local Support for Congestion Management Agency Block Grant ProjectsResolutionPassedResolution of local support for four projects to be funded by $11,553,000 in federal Surface Transportation Program and/or Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funds through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Congestion Management Agency Block Grant Program; committing the necessary non-federal match of $1,876,000; and stating assurance to complete the projects.   Action details Not available
101172 1 Apply for Strategic Growth Council Sustainable Communities Planning GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Planning Department, in cooperation with the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, and other Bay Area entities, to apply for a planning grant from the State of California Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) to develop a Multi-City Bay Area Core Regional Growth and Investment Strategy.   Action details Not available
101173 1 Operation and Management of City Parking FacilitiesHearingFiledHearing on the policies and procedures followed by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in awarding the contract for the operation and management of City parking facilities under Request for Proposal No. 2008/09-30.   Action details Not available
101174 1 City's Provision and Coordination of Services to Victims of CrimeHearingFiledHearing to review the City's provision and coordination of services to victims of crime, including but are not limited to: (1) What support and services do City departments currently provide crime victims?; (2) How do various departments that interface with crime victims coordinate their activities?; (3) What are the gaps in the system that need to address, and what coordination needs to occur?; and (4) How can victim services be best provided in a culturally competent manner?   Action details Not available
101175 1 Hearing - Controller's Report - Patrol Special Study Commissioned by the San Francisco Police CommissionHearingFiledHearing on the Controller's report on Patrol Special Study commissioned by the San Francisco Police Commission.   Action details Not available
101176 1 Report on the Reliability in Gas and Electric Infrastructure in San FranciscoHearingFiledHearing and report on the reliability of and investment in gas and electric infrastructure in San Francisco by PG&E.   Action details Not available
101177 1 Maintenance and Safety Record of Pacific Gas and Electric Company InfrastructureHearingFiledHearing to review the current state of maintenance and repair of PG&E's pipeline and electricity transmission infrastructure in San Francisco and to receive an update on actions to be taken by PG&E to mitigate safety risks and economic impact, including PG&E's plans for installing modern safety features such as automatic shutoff valves and leak-detection systems and monitoring of underground electrical vaults.   Action details Not available
100697 1 General Plan Amendments - Updating the Noise Maps of the Environmental Protection ElementOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by amending the Noise Maps of the Environmental Protection Element to reflect current conditions; making conforming text amendments; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.   Action details Not available
100829 1 Planning Code - Car-Share ControlsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code, including Section 151.1 to enable the Planning Commission to require the provision of annual memberships to certified car-share organizations to residents of certain new development projects when certain findings are made; Section 163 to promote car-share services as a component of transportation management programs and transportation brokerage services; and Section 166 to permit car-share spaces in the same manner as residential accessory parking and require that car-sharing requirements for non-residential uses apply to all zoning districts; adopting findings, including findings under Section 302 of the Planning Code, environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
100878 1 Fire Code - Repealing and ReplacingOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2010 San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2010 California Fire Code and portions of the 2009 International Fire Code together with San Francisco amendments; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco’s amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
100910 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (Zimmerman) - $105,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (Plaintiff), Linda Zimmerman (Real Party in Interest) against the City and County of San Francisco for $105,000, the lawsuit was filed on March 4, 2009, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-09-485723; entitled Department of Fair Employment and Housing (Zimmerman) v. City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
100911 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Michael Lew - $90,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael Lew against the City and County of San Francisco for $90,000, including re-employment and restoration of vacation and sick leave; the lawsuit was filed on May 11, 2009, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-09-488262; entitled Michael Lew v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
100946 1 Building Code - Repealing and ReplacingOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the 2007 San Francisco Building Code in its entirety and replacing that Code with a new 2010 San Francisco Building Code that consists of the 2010 California Building Code and San Francisco amendments thereto; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the State Building Standards Commission; making environmental findings; and providing for an operative date of January 1, 2011.   Action details Not available
100950 1 Building Code - Residential Building - Repealing and ReplacingOrdinancePassedOrdinance incorporating the provisions of the 2010 California Residential Code into various chapters of the San Francisco Building Code with local amendments, and adding Chapter 36 to serve as a directory of where such provisions may be found in the San Francisco Building Code; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the State Building Standards Commission; making environmental findings; and providing for an operative date of January 1, 2011.   Action details Not available
100952 1 Electrical Code - Repealing and ReplacingOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the 2007 San Francisco Electrical Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2010 San Francisco Electrical Code that consists of the 2010 California Electrical Code and San Francisco amendments thereto; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the State Building Standards Commission; making environmental findings; and providing for an operative date of January 1, 2011.   Action details Not available
101126 1 Mechanical Code - Repealing and ReplacingOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the 2007 San Francisco Mechanical Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2010 San Francisco Mechanical Code that consists of the 2010 California Mechanical Code and San Francisco amendments thereto; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the State Building Standards Commission; making environmental findings; and providing for an operative date of January 1, 2011.   Action details Not available
101127 1 Plumbing Code - Repealing and ReplacingOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the 2007 San Francisco Plumbing Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2010 San Francisco Plumbing Code that consists of the 2010 California Plumbing Code and San Francisco amendments thereto; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the State Building Standards Commission; making environmental findings; and providing for an operative date of January 1, 2011.   Action details Not available
101128 1 Building Code - Green Building - Repealing and ReplacingOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing Chapter 13C of the San Francisco Building Code in its entirety and enacting a new Chapter 13C that consists of the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code with local amendments; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2), and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the State Building Standards Commission; making environmental findings; and providing for an operative date of January 1, 2011.   Action details Not available
100992 2 General Plan - Portion of 222-2nd StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the General Plan of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Map 5 (Proposed Height and Bulk Districts) of the Downtown Area Plan to change the height and bulk classification of the west corner (within a rectangular area measuring 45 feet in length along the westernmost portion of the Howard Street frontage, to a depth of 82.5 feet) of the property located at 222-2nd Street (Assessor's Block No. 3735, Lot No. 063) from 150-S to 350-S and adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
100993 1 Zoning Map - Portion of 222-2nd StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Zoning Map 1HT to change the height and bulk district classification of the west corner (within a rectangular area measuring 45 feet in length along the westernmost portion of the Howard Street frontage, to a depth of 82.5 feet) of the property located at 222-2nd Street (Assessor's Block No. 3735, Lot No. 063) from 150-S to 350-S and adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
100526 1 Gift Acceptance - Fire Department - Five Commercial Washer-Extractors - $44,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to accept a gift from the San Francisco Firefighters’ Cancer Prevention Foundation of five commercial washer-extractors valued at approximately $44,000 to clean personal protective equipment.   Action details Not available
100877 1 Board Response to the 2009-2010 Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “Sharing the Roadway: From Confrontation to Conversation”ResolutionPassedResolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2009-2010 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled “Sharing the Roadway: From Confrontation to Conversation” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through department heads and through the development of the annual budget.   Action details Not available
100894 1 Increasing Contract with Xtech to $41,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter in the First Amendment between the City and Xtech (part of the Technology Store procurement vehicle), in which the amendment shall increase the contract amount from $24,000,000 to $41,000,000 and update certain standard contractual clauses.   Action details Not available
100912 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Robin Leiter Cohen - $31,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Robin Leiter Cohen against the City and County of San Francisco for $31,000; claim was filed on September 4, 2009.   Action details Not available
100983 1 Approve Modification of Lease - Airport Commission - Japan AirlinesResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the execution of Modification No. 1 to Lease No. L01-0297 with Japan Airlines Company Limited to reduce the demised premises and the annual rent at Building 944 on Plot 50B-1 at San Francisco International Airport.   Action details Not available
100984 1 Public Utilities Commission - Memorandum of Agreement with the National Park Service - Not to Exceed $27,486,504ResolutionPassedResolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement with the National Park Service for the Comprehensive Management of Yosemite National Park Watersheds that supply water to the San Francisco Regional Water System pursuant to Charter Section 9.118.   Action details Not available
100985 1 Settlement of Anticipated Litigation - Bonneville Non-Exclusive EasementResolutionPassedResolution authorizing settlement of anticipated litigation to be filed by Bonneville International Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for a non-exclusive easement on Bayview Hill for access to the radio tower owned by Bonneville.   Action details Not available
101036 1 Contract with the State of California Office of Administrative Hearings to Provide Administrative Law Judges to Serve as Hearing Officers on Administrative AppealsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to enter into a contract with the State of California Office of Administrative Hearings to provide administrative law judges to serve as hearing officers on administrative appeals from certification actions by the San Francisco Emergency Medical Services Agency.   Action details Not available