Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/24/2011 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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110333 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Michael Pinkston - $30,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of lawsuit filed by Michael Pinkston against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 24, 2010, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-10-498074, entitled Michael Pinkston v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
110481 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Da Ren Kuang, et al. - $1,556,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Da Ren Kuang; Angel Su Ting Wong; Sophia Zi Ying Kuang; Lori Shuang Jie Kuang; Estate of Xiu Fang Huang against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,556,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 30, 2010, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC 10-502052; entitled Da Ren Kuang; Angel Su Ting Wong; Sophia Zi Ying Kuang; Lori Shuang Jie Kuang; Estate Of Xiu Fang Huang v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
110207 1 Affirming Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report - Parkmerced ProjectMotionPassedMotion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Parkmerced Project.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
110208 1 Reversing Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report - Parkmerced ProjectMotionKilledMotion reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Parkmerced Project.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
110209 1 Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report - Parkmerced ProjectMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Parkmerced Project.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
110345 1 Affirming the Exemption Determination - AT&T Network "Lightspeed" UpgradeMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade project is exempt from environmental review.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
110346 1 Reversing the Exemption Determination - AT&T Network "Lightspeed" UpgradeMotionKilledMotion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade project is exempt from environmental review.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
110347 1 Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - AT&T Network "Lightspeed" UpgradeMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the exemption determination by the Planning Department that the AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade project is exempt from environmental review.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
110337 5 Business and Tax Regulations Code - Excluding Stock-Based Compensation from Payroll Expense, Tax Years 2011 through 2017OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code Article 12-A, by adding Section 906.4 to establish a payroll expense tax exclusion for that portion of an eligible person's payroll expense that is attributable to Stock-Based Compensation.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
110553 1 Appropriating $1,925,000 of General Fund Reserve and $360,000 of Public Library Preservation Fund Balance to Various Departments for Kirola Litigation Expenses in FY2010-2011OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $1,925,000 from the General Fund Reserve and $360,000 from the Public Library Preservation Fund available fund balance to the Department of Public Works, the Recreation and Park Department, the Library Department, and the Mayor's Office of Disability for litigation expenses related to the United States District Court case between Ivana Kirola et. al. v. City and County of San Francisco for alleged American with Disabilities Act violations in FY2010-2011.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
110025 2 Environment Code - Safe Drug Disposal InformationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Environment Code by adding Sections 2250 through 2254, to require any business selling prescription drugs to the public to post display materials explaining how to safely and lawfully dispose of unused prescription drugs; and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
110023 2 Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Allowing a Former Appointed Mayor to Obtain City EmploymentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 3.234 to allow an appointed former Mayor to obtain full-time City employment within one year after leaving office.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
110507 3 Appropriating Surplus Revenues and Expenditures and General Fund Reserve to Support Shortfalls in the Department of Public Health for FY2010-2011 - $29,494,813OrdinancePassedOrdinance recognizing state revenue losses of $18,484,060 at San Francisco General Hospital and appropriating $29,494,813 including $6,543,813 of General Fund reserve, $14,851,000 of surplus Laguna Honda Hospital revenues, $1,925,000 of surplus San Francisco General Hospital revenues, de-appropriating $6,175,000 of non-hospital operations expenditures at San Francisco General Hospital to fund cost overruns in the Department of Public Health including $19,653,813 at San Francisco General Hospital and $9,841,000 at Laguna Honda Hospital for FY2010-2011.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
110541 1 Airport Lease Agreement - Advanced Wireless Group, LLCResolutionPassedResolution approving the Lease Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Public Wireless-Fidelity System at San Francisco International Airport between Advanced Wireless Group, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
110542 1 Airport Lease Agreement - J. Avery EnterprisesResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment No. 1, retroactive to April 14, 2011, to Domestic Terminal Food and Beverage Lease No. 03-0192 with J. Avery Enterprises, dba Klein's Deli, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
110438 1 Agreement - Administration/Management of Ocean Avenue Community Benefits DistrictResolutionPassedResolution approving an agreement with the nonprofit Owners' Association for administration/management of the property-based business improvement district known as the “Ocean Avenue Community Benefits District,” pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 36651.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
110397 1 General Plan Amendments - 2009 Housing Element UpdateOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by adopting the 2009 Housing Element as the Housing Element of the San Francisco General Plan; making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
110599 1 Grant Easement to, and Acceptance of Easement Purchase and Sale Agreement and Delivery Truck Easement Agreement - Avalon Ocean Avenue, L.P. - Phelan Bus LoopResolutionPassedResolution approving the execution of an Easement Purchase and Sale Agreement, together with a Delivery Truck Easement Agreement, by and between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Municipal Transportation Agency, and Avalon Ocean Avenue, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership for the Phelan Bus Loop.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
110474 1 Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review - 1787 Union StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated January 20, 2011, Case No. 2010.0805D, that a project located at 1787 Union Street is exempt from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, Class 1 (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301). The proposed project involves legalizing the removal of an elevated glass sunroom enclosure and establishing an open patio at the front of the building for an existing full-service restaurant and bar (dba "The Brick Yard"), Lot No. 017 in Assessor's Block No. 0544. (District 2) (Appellant: Gloria D. Smith, on behalf of the Golden Gate Valley Neighborhood Association).HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
110475 1 Affirming the Exemption Determination - 1787 Union StreetMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 1787 Union Street is exempt from environmental review.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
110476 1 Reversing the Exemption Determination - 1787 Union StreetMotionKilledMotion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 1787 Union Street is exempt from environmental review.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
110477 1 Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 1787 Union StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the exemption determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 1787 Union Street is exempt from environmental review.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
110565 1 Joint Powers Agreement - Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement establishing the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System Authority and authorizing payment of membership fees.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
110595 1 Convening the Redistricting Task ForceOrdinancePassedOrdinance convening the Redistricting Task Force, pursuant to Charter Section 13.110(d).DIVIDEDPass Action details Not available
110595 2 Convening the Redistricting Task ForceOrdinancePassedOrdinance convening the Redistricting Task Force, pursuant to Charter Section 13.110(d).PASSED ON FIRST READING AS DIVIDEDPass Action details Not available
110697 1 Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Adding Redistricting Task Force To Conflict of Interest CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code to include the Redistricting Task Force.DIVIDEDPass Action details Not available
110697 1 Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Adding Redistricting Task Force To Conflict of Interest CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code to include the Redistricting Task Force.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS DIVIDEDPass Action details Not available
110300 1 Development Agreement - ParkmercedOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Parkmerced Investors, LLC, for certain real property located in the Lake Merced District of San Francisco, commonly referred to as Parkmerced, generally bounded by Vidal Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue and Serrano Drive to the north, 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to the east, Brotherhood Way to the south, and Lake Merced Boulevard to the west; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, findings of conformity with the City’s General Plan and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b); and waiving certain provisions of Administrative Code Chapter 56.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
110301 2 Planning Code - Special Use District - ParkmercedOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 102.5 and 201 to include the Parkmerced Zoning Districts; adding Section 249.64 to establish the Parkmerced Special Use District; amending Planning Code Section 270 to refer to the Parkmerced Special Use District; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Planning Code Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
110302 1 Planning Code - Zoning Map Amendments - ParkmercedOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Maps ZN13, HT13, and SU13 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to reflect the Parkmerced 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
110303 1 General Plan Amendment - ParkmercedOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by amending the Urban Design Element Height Map with respect to the Parkmerced site; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
110668 1 Lyme Disease Awareness Month - May 2011ResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming May 2011 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
110425 1 Committee of the Whole - Report of Assessment Costs for Blighted PropertiesMotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on June 7, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on a resolution approving a report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Chapter 80 of the Administrative Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a blight abatement fund.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
110665 1 Committee of the Whole - Authorizing the Use of Real Property Located at 701 Lombard Street - Joe DiMaggio Playground Master Plan ProjectMotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on June 7, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on a resolution authorizing the use of real property located at 701 Lombard Street (Assessor’s Block No. 0074, Lot No. 001) for purposes consistent with the Joe DiMaggio Playground/North Beach Library Master Plan Project; adopting environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
110670 1 Suspending Board Rule 4.29 - Time of Public Hearing(s) on Appeal(s) on June 7, 2011MotionPassedMotion suspending Board Rule 4.29 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to provide that public hearing(s) on appeal(s) may be scheduled at any time during the Board meeting of June 7, 2011.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
110679 1 Final Map 5388 - 1840 Washington StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 5388, a 26 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 1840 Washington Street being a subdivision of Lot 008 in Assessors Block No. 0599 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
110669 1 Opposing Taxi Fare Increase Without Improved Taxi ServiceResolutionFailedResolution opposing proposed taxi fare increase under consideration by the Municipal Transportation Agency in the absence of improved taxi service.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
110672 1 Committee of the Whole - Amending Zoning Designation for 701 Lombard Street (Assessor's Block No. 74, Lot No. 01)MotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on June 7, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on an Ordinance amending the San Francisco Zoning Map, by amending the zoning designation for 701 Lombard Street (Assessor's Block No. 74, Lot No. 01) from North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District and 40-X Height and Bulk District to "P" (Public) and "OS" (Open Space) Height and Bulk District for the new North Beach Public Library or other public use and for purposes of consistency with the adjacent Public and Open Space zoning designation of the Joe DiMaggio Playground; amending the Zoning Map to remove 701 Lombard Street and 2000 Mason Street (Assessor's Block No. 75, Lot No. 01) from the Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and to remove 701 Lombard Street from the North Beach Special Use District; and making various findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
110672 2 Committee of the Whole - Amending Zoning Designation for 701 Lombard Street (Assessor's Block No. 74, Lot No. 01)MotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on June 7, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on an Ordinance amending the San Francisco Zoning Map, by amending the zoning designation for 701 Lombard Street (Assessor's Block No. 74, Lot No. 01) from North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District and 40-X Height and Bulk District to "P" (Public) and "OS" (Open Space) Height and Bulk District for the new North Beach Public Library or other public use and for purposes of consistency with the adjacent Public and Open Space zoning designation of the Joe DiMaggio Playground; amending the Zoning Map to remove 701 Lombard Street and 2000 Mason Street (Assessor's Block No. 75, Lot No. 01) from the Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and to remove 701 Lombard Street from the North Beach Special Use District; and making various findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
110058 1 Charter Amendment - City Retirement Benefits and Health Care BenefitsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending the provisions in Appendix A to: 1) adjust contribution rates for current and future employees to the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System (SFERS) based on the rate employers are required to pay each year; 2) limit SFERS' supplemental cost of living adjustments to retiree benefits for all employees and retirees; 3) create new retirement plans for employees commencing employment on and after January 7, 2012; 4) require elected officials to pay their contributions to SFERS and the Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF); 5) allow certain individuals who are members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to become members of SFERS; 6) change the composition of the Health Service Board (HSB); 7) change the vote requirement for the HSB to approve member health care plans; 8) require current employees to contribute to the RHCTF beginning in FY2016-2017; 9) restrict certain retiree health care benefits for employees who left City employment, but have not ye   Action details Not available
110312 2 Zoning Map Amendment - 701 Lombard StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Zoning Map, by amending the zoning designation for 701 Lombard Street (Assessor's Block No. 74, Lot No. 01) from North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District and 40-X Height and Bulk District to "P" (Public) and "OS" Open Space Height and Bulk District for the new North Beach Public Library or other public use and for purposes of consistency with the adjacent Public and Open Space zoning designation of the Joe DiMaggio Playground; amending the Zoning Map to remove 701 Lombard Street and 2000 Mason Street (Assessor's Block No. 75, Lot No. 01) from the Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and to remove 701 Lombard Street from the North Beach Special Use District; and making various findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
110059 1 Cooperative Agreement - San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit DistrictResolutionPassedResolution approving a Cooperative Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), through its Port Commission, authorizing BART to install, use, and maintain security barriers on and under the Ferry Plaza Platform, on the east side of the Ferry Building along the Embarcadero, for a term of 66 years, subject to BART’s right to request an extension before the end of the 64th year of the term.   Action details Not available
110060 1 Apply for Grant - Statewide Park ProgramResolutionPassedResolution approving Office of Economic and Workforce Development to apply for grant funds from Statewide Park Program Grant Funds.   Action details Not available
110061 1 Urging Congressional Funding for Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Transit ProjectsResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Congress to maintain federal funding for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit projects.   Action details Not available
110063 1 Hearing - Audit Recommendations by the Controller/City Services Auditor ImplementationHearingFiledHearing on City Departments progress on implementation of audit recommendations by the Controller/City Services Auditor.   Action details Not available
110064 1 Hearing - Standards on Development Projects and Environmental Health ImpactsHearingFiledHearing on the standards, procedures, laws, and ethics rules that govern the Department of Public Health's regulators responsible for reviewing development projects that may cause environmental health impacts.   Action details Not available
110065 1 Hearing - Muni Light Rail Vehicle Service for February, March, and April 2011HearingFiledHearing to receive performance data on Muni service along all Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) lines for months of February, March, and April 2011 including: 1) information regarding missed runs and causes for missed runs; 2) on-time performance; 3) number of switchbacks; and 4) steps taken by the Municipal Transportation Agency to address performance issues.   Action details Not available
110066 1 Hearing - Educational Components of HOPE SFHearingFiledHearing to review and discuss the ongoing partnerships between the San Francisco Unified School District and the HOPE SF Program.   Action details Not available
110111 1 Hearing - Candlestick Point/Hunters Point Shipyard Core Community Benefits AgreementHearingFiledHearing to review an update on the initial education related expenditures stemming from the Core Community Benefits Agreement.   Action details Not available
110134 1 Hearing - Regulations for Issuing Excavation Permit for the Installation of Surface-Mounted Facilities in the Public Rights-of-WayHearingFiledHearing on Department of Public Works Order No. 175,566 regulations for issuing excavation permit for the installation of surface-mounted facilities in the public rights-of-way, and a discussion with Department of Public Works, City Planning, Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Public Utilities Commission of the extent to which the Department of Public Works Order and the siting of surface-mounted facilities conform with the General Plan and the Better Streets Plan.   Action details Not available
110622 1 Administrative Code - Allowing Paid Administrative Leave in Certain CircumstancesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 16.17 to allow the City and County of San Francisco to use time-limited paid administrative leave for its employees under certain circumstances.   Action details Not available
110623 1 Changing the Official Sidewalk Width - Brotherhood WayOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” by adding thereto Section 1588 to change the official sidewalk width on north side of Brotherhood Way west of Chumasero Drive; 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
110624 1 General Plan Amendments - Executive Park Subarea PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by amending the Executive Park Subarea Plan of the Bayview Hunters Point Area Plan, the Land Use Index, and maps and figures in various elements and adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
110625 1 Planning Code - Zoning - Executive Park Special Use District, Special Height and Bulk Provisions, and Permit Review ProceduresOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.54 to establish the Executive Park Special Use District; adding Section 263.27 to establish Special Height Provisions for the Executive Park Special Use District and the 65/240 EP Height and Bulk District; amending Table 270 to provide that the Table is not applicable to the Executive Park Special Use District; and adding Section 309.2 to establish Permit Review Procedures in the Executive Park 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
110626 1 Zoning Map Amendments - Executive Park Subarea Plan AreaOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Maps SU10 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the Executive Park Special Use District; amending Sectional Map HT10 to establish the 65/240-EP Height and Bulk District; amending Sectional Map ZN09 to change certain Executive Park parcels from C-2(Community Business) and M-1(Light Industrial) to RC-3(Residential-Commercial Combined, Medium Density); adopting findings, including environmental findings, Planning Code 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
110627 1 General Plan Amendment - Community Safety ElementOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by amending the Community Safety Element to reference the most recent Hazard Mitigation Plan; 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