Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/24/2012 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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120597 1 Police Code - Increase Permit and License FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code Sections 2.26 and 2.27 to: 1) update the fees to reflect prior cost of living adjustments; 2) increase the permit application fee for commercial parking permits; and 3) increase license fees to include cost recovery for the Tax Collector's Office; and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120604 1 Health Code - Patient RatesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code Section 128 to set patient rates and other services provided by the Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 2012.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120606 1 Administrative Code - Plan Review and Site Inspection to Ensure Compliance with Federal Disability Laws FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code Section 2A.22.1 to revise and increase the fees charged to City administered or City funded construction projects for plan review and site inspection by the Mayor's Office on Disability for compliance with federal disability access laws; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120607 1 Fire Code - Fire Department Service FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Fire Code Sections 113.10 and 113.21 to increase fees for certain Fire Department services; and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120608 1 Park Code - Consolidating Golf Course Provisions and Increasing Certain Golf FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Park Code Article 12 to: 1) consolidate golf course provisions into a single series of new Sections 12.12 through 12.12.6; and 2) increase certain fees at San Francisco municipal golf courses; and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120609 1 Park Code - Professional Tennis Lesson RatesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.41 to: 1) increase rates for professional tennis lessons on park property; and 2) set two-tier pricing based on instructor certification level; and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120638 1 Business and Tax Regulations and Health Codes - Food Product and Marketing Establishment License FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending: 1) the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code Sections 248 and 249.1; and 2) the San Francisco Health Code Sections 440 and 451 relating to fees for food product and marketing establishment licenses issued by the Department of Public Health.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120670 1 Street Vacation Order - San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market - Portions of Jerrold and Kirkwood Avenues, Selby, Rankin, and Milton I. Ross Streets, and Lettuce LaneOrdinancePassedOrdinance: 1) ordering the vacation of Jerrold Avenue between Rankin Street and Toland Street, Milton I. Ross Street between Innes Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue, Kirkwood Avenue between Rankin Street and the proposed boundary of the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, Lettuce Lane between Jerrold Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue, portions of Selby Street between Innes Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue, and a portion of Rankin Street between Jerrold Avenue and Innes Avenue, collectively for purposes of the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market Retention and Expansion, subject to certain conditions; 2) accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 180308; 3) approving an interdepartmental transfer of the area to be vacated from the Department of Public Works to the Real Estate Division at the time the vacation is final and effective; 4) making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and 5) authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120677 1 Public Safety Realignment and Post-Release Community Supervision 2012 Implementation PlanResolutionPassedResolution approving the City and County of San Francisco Public Safety Realignment and Post-Release Community Supervision 2012 Implementation Plan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
120591 5 Proposed Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance FYs 2012-2013 and 2013-2014OrdinancePassedProposed Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 31, 2012, for the FYs ending June 30, 2013, and June 30, 2014.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Video Video
120592 4 Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2012-2013 and 2013-2014OrdinancePassedAnnual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the FYs ending June 30, 2013, and June 30, 2014, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Video Video
120191 3 Building Code - Definition of Efficiency UnitOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Building Code Section 1208.4 to reduce the square footage requirement for Efficiency Dwelling Units in new structures or buildings pursuant to Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and making environmental findings.CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
120554 4 Charter Amendment - San Francisco Housing Trust Fund and Housing Production Incentive ActCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by adding Section 16.110 to: 1) create a San Francisco Housing Trust Fund by setting aside general fund revenues beginning in FY2013-2014 and ending in FY2042-2043 to create, acquire and rehabilitate affordable housing and promote affordable home ownership programs in the City; and 2) lower and stabilize the impacts of affordable housing regulatory impositions on private residential projects; and to authorize the development of up to 30,000 affordable rental units in the City under Article 34 of the California Constitution.ORDERED SUBMITTEDPass Action details Not available
120732 1 Reappointment, Planning Commission - Michael AntoniniMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Michael Antonini to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2016.CONTINUEDPass Action details Video Video
120487 2 Appropriating $155,000,000 of Certificate of Participation Proceeds for the Department of War Memorial in FY2012-2013OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $155,000,000 of Certificate of Participation for the Veterans Building Seismic Upgrade and Improvement Project of the Department of War Memorial for FY2012-2013.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120540 1 Airport Concession Leases - Subway, Jalapeno Grill, Guava & Java, and Mission Bar & GrillResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment No. 2, to Domestic Terminal Food and Beverage Lease No. 03-0185 with Baysubway Airport (Subway); No. 03-0187 with Luna Azul Corporation (Jalapeno Grill); No. 03-0191 with Guava & Java (SFO), Inc. (Guava & Java); and No. 03-0199 with Burger Joint, Inc. (Mission Bar & Grill), and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120583 1 Real Property Lease Expansion - KLW, LLC - 3120 Mission StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the amendment of an existing lease at 3120 Mission Street with KLW, LLC, to expand the premises by approximately 5,000 square feet for the Human Services Agency.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120755 1 Establishing Monthly Contribution Amount - Health Service Trust FundResolutionPassedResolution establishing monthly contribution amount to Health Service Trust Fund.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120754 1 Administrative Code - Health Service System Plans and Contribution Rates for Calendar Year 2013OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 16, Article XV, Part 1, Section 16.703 regarding Board approval of health service system plans and contribution rates.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120681 2 Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Enact Gross Receipts Tax and Phase Out Payroll Expense TaxMotionPassedMotion ordering submitted to the voters an "Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to: 1) enact a new Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance) to impose a gross receipts tax and an administrative office tax on persons engaging in business activities in San Francisco; 2) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to reduce business payroll expense tax rates based on the amount of gross receipts tax collected under Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance); 3) amend Article 12 (Business Registration Ordinance) to establish business registration fees based on gross receipts and amend the current business registration fees to generate approximately $28.5 million in estimated additional revenue; 4) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to add a sunset date to the surplus business tax revenue credit; and 5) amend Article 6 (Common Administrative Provisions) to establish requirements for filing a tax return under Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance), establish penalties for non-filing, and amend the requirements for filing payroll expAMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Video Video
120681 3 Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Enact Gross Receipts Tax and Phase Out Payroll Expense TaxMotionPassedMotion ordering submitted to the voters an "Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to: 1) enact a new Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance) to impose a gross receipts tax and an administrative office tax on persons engaging in business activities in San Francisco; 2) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to reduce business payroll expense tax rates based on the amount of gross receipts tax collected under Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance); 3) amend Article 12 (Business Registration Ordinance) to establish business registration fees based on gross receipts and amend the current business registration fees to generate approximately $28.5 million in estimated additional revenue; 4) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to add a sunset date to the surplus business tax revenue credit; and 5) amend Article 6 (Common Administrative Provisions) to establish requirements for filing a tax return under Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance), establish penalties for non-filing, and amend the requirements for filing payroll expCONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
120682 2 Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Enact Gross Receipts Tax and Phase Out Payroll Expense TaxMotionKilledMotion ordering submitted to the voters an: "Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to: 1) enact a new Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance) to impose a gross receipts tax and an administrative office tax on persons engaging in business activities in San Francisco; 2) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to reduce business payroll expense tax rates based on the amount of gross receipts tax collected under Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance); 3) amend Article 12 (Business Registration Ordinance) to establish business registration fees based on gross receipts and amend the current business registration fees to generate approximately $40 million in estimated additional revenue; 4) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to add a sunset date to the surplus business tax revenue credit; and 5) amend Article 6 (Common Administrative Provisions) to establish requirements for filing a tax return under Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance), establish penalties for non-filing, and amend the requirements for filing payroll expeTABLEDPass Action details Video Video
120665 2 Planning Code - Transit Center District PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance: 1) amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending and adding sections consistent with the Transit Center District Plan, including the establishment of the Transit Center District Plan open space and transportation fees and the expansion and renaming of the New Montgomery-Mission-Second Street Conservation District; and 2) making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan, as proposed for amendment, and Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120666 2 Zoning Map - Transit Center District PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance: 1) amending City and County of San Francisco Zoning Maps Sheets ZN01, HT01, SU01, and PD01 to revise use districts and height and bulk districts within the Transit Center District Plan Area, to place certain properties in the Transit Center C-3-O(SD) Commercial Special Use District, and to add properties into the New Montgomery-Mission-Second Street Conservation District; 2) making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan as proposed for amendment and Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120667 1 Administrative Code - Transit Center District Plan Monitoring and Interagency Planning and Implementation CommitteeOrdinancePassedOrdinance: 1) amending the San Francisco Administrative Code Section 10E.1 and Sections 36.1 and 36.3 to address Plan monitoring and the Interagency Planning and Implementation Committee role in the Transit Center District Plan public improvements; and 2) making environmental findings.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120685 1 General Plan Amendment - Transit Center District PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance: 1) amending the San Francisco General Plan by adding the Transit Center District Sub-Area Plan to the Downtown Plan and making various amendments to the Downtown Plan, Urban Design Element, Commerce and Industry Element, Recreation and Open Space Element, and Transportation Element as part of the establishment of the Transit Center District Plan; and 2) making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan as proposed for amendment and Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120683 1 Declaration of Policy - Repealing Corporate PersonhoodMotionPassedMotion ordering submitted to the voters a policy declaration that supports limits on political campaign contributions and spending; and opposes artificial corporate rights, and giving corporations the same rights entitled to human beings, at an election to be held on November 6, 2012.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
120495 1 Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review - 601 Dolores StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated April 9, 2012, Case No. 2011.0584E, that a project located at 601 Dolores Street (Assessor Block No. 3598, Lot No. 060) is exempt from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, Class 32 [State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332]. The proposed project involves the conversion of an existing residential use in a former church structure into middle school class rooms and a multi-purpose assembly space and associated interior and exterior changes to the building. (District 8) (Appellant: Jeffrey Goldfarb and Elizabeth Erhardt of Rutan and Tucker, LLP, on behalf of J. Landon Gates and Anne Timmer Gates) (Filed May 9, 2012)HEARD AND FILED  Action details Video Video
120496 1 Affirming the Exemption Determination - 601 Dolores StreetMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 601 Dolores Street is exempt from environmental review.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
120497 1 Reversing the Exemption Determination - 601 Dolores StreetMotionKilledMotion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 601 Dolores Street is exempt from environmental review.TABLEDPass Action details Video Video
120498 1 Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 601 Dolores StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the exemption determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 601 Dolores Street is exempt from environmental review.TABLEDPass Action details Video Video
120646 1 Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - 601 Dolores StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission's April 26, 2012, approval of a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0584CV, by its Motion No. 18604, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.3(g), 303, and 317, to convert a former church that is currently being used as a single-family dwelling into a private elementary school operated by “Children’s Day School,” within a RH-3 (Residential House, Three-Family), on property located at 601 Dolores Street, Assessor’s Block No. 3598, Lot No. 060. (District 8) (Appellants: Elizabeth Erhardt of Rutan and Tucker, LLP, on behalf of Lisa Nahmanson and Sandra Steele) (Filed May 29, 2012) (Clerk of the Board)HEARD AND FILED  Action details Video Video
120647 1 Affirming the Conditional Use Authorization - 601 Dolores StreetMotionKilledMotion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18604, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0584CV on property located at 601 Dolores Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.TABLEDPass Action details Video Video
120648 1 Reversing the Conditional Use Authorization - 601 Dolores Street; Approving the Conditional Use as Modified by the Board of SupervisorsMotionPassedMotion: 1) disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18604, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0584CV on property located at 601 Dolores Street; and 2) approving conditional use on property located at 601 Dolores Street subject to the conditions set forth in Planning Commission Motion No. 18604, as modified by the Board of Supervisors on July 24, 2012, and subject to additional conditions imposed by the Board on July 24, 2012.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Video Video
120648 2 Reversing the Conditional Use Authorization - 601 Dolores Street; Approving the Conditional Use as Modified by the Board of SupervisorsMotionPassedMotion: 1) disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18604, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0584CV on property located at 601 Dolores Street; and 2) approving conditional use on property located at 601 Dolores Street subject to the conditions set forth in Planning Commission Motion No. 18604, as modified by the Board of Supervisors on July 24, 2012, and subject to additional conditions imposed by the Board on July 24, 2012.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
120649 1 Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 601 Dolores StreetMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0584CV on property located at 601 Dolores Street.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
120656 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - John and Virginia Lai - $275,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit by John and Virginia Lai against the City and County of San Francisco for $275,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 27, 2010, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-10-506691; entitled John and Virginia Lai, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120657 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Michael Horan - $250,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael Horan against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; the lawsuit was originally filed on September 25, 2009, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-09-492910, removed to United States District Court, Northern District, Case No. CV-10-01383; entitled Michael Horan v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Video Video
120659 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Gerardo Gonzales Delgado - $250,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Gerardo Gonzales Delgado against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 2, 2010, in San Francisco Superior, Case No. CGC-10-502105; entitled Gerardo Gonzales Delgado v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120748 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Maura Moylan and Anne Raskin - $762,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Maura Moylan and Anne Raskin against the City County of San Francisco, Janice Madsen, Kym Dougherty and Heather Grives for $762,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 14, 2010, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C10-04700, entitled Maura Moylan and Anne Raskin v. City and County of San Francisco, Janice Madsen, Kym Dougherty and Heather Grives.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120749 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Candie Mattson - $100,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Candie Mattson against the City and County of San Francisco, Recreation and Park Department, and Dennis Kern for $100,000 reinstatement of sick leave in the amount of 100 hours, and reinstatement of vacation in the amount of 100 hours; the lawsuit was filed on June 14, 2010, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 10-50073, entitled Candie Mattson v. City and County of San Francisco, Recreation and Park Department, and Dennis Kern.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120684 1 Settlement of Claim - Kimberly Wilson - $35,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving a settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Kimberly Wilson against the City and County of San Francisco for $35,000; claim was filed on April 11, 2011.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120744 2 Appointment, Board of Appeals - Ann LazarusMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's appointment of Ann Lazarus to the Board of Appeals for the term ending July 1, 2014.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
120746 1 Appointment, Board of Appeals - Kevin ChengMotionFiledMotion approving/rejecting the Mayor's appointment of Kevin Cheng to the Board of Appeals for the term ending July 1, 2016.   Action details Not available
120241 1 Planning Code - Establishing Four Outer Sunset Neighborhood Commercial DistrictsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by: 1) adding Section 739.1 to establish the Noriega Street Neighborhood Commercial District including specified non-residential properties zoned NC-2 along Noriega Street; 2) adding Section 740.1 to establish the Irving Street Neighborhood Commercial District including specified non-residential properties zoned NC-2 along Irving Street; 3) adding Section 741.1 to establish the Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District including specified non-residential properties zoned NC-2 along Taraval Street; 4) adding Section 742.1 to establish the Judah Street Neighborhood Commercial District including specified non-residential properties zoned NC-2 along Judah Street; 5) amending Sections 263.20 and 710.10 of the NC-1 Zoning Control Table to include properties zoned NC-1 along Noriega, Irving, Taraval, and Judah Streets; 6) amending Section 790.124 (trade shops) to remove horsepower and square footage limitations and impose operating conditions regarding noise and odor; 7) amending Sheet ZN05 of the Zoning Map to include the new NeighboPASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120471 1 Planning Code - Bicycle Parking; Automotive Service Station ConversionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code Sections 102.9, 155.1, 155.4, and 228, et. seq. to: 1) expand the applicability of bicycle parking requirements; 2) exempt bicycle parking from Floor-Area ratio calculations; 3) permit the conversion of Automotive Service Stations located on Primary Transit Streets and Citywide Pedestrian Network Streets to another use without Conditional Use authorization; and 4) adopting 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 Video Video
120472 1 Planning Code - Clerical Modifications and Repeal of Obsolete SectionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by: 1) repealing obsolete Sections 187, 249.15, 263.2, and 263.3; and 2) amending Sections 102.5, 121.3, 201, 204.2, 209.9, 249.49, 309.1, 799, and 899 to make various clerical modifications; and adopting environmental findings, Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
120472 2 Planning Code - Clerical Modifications and Repeal of Obsolete SectionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by: 1) repealing obsolete Sections 187, 249.15, 263.2, and 263.3; and 2) amending Sections 102.5, 121.3, 201, 204.2, 209.9, 249.49, 309.1, 799, and 899 to make various clerical modifications; and adopting 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 READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
120715 1 Planning Code - Limited Commercial Uses in Residential DistrictsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code: 1) Section 186 to allow for reactivation of limited commercial uses in RH, RM, RTO, and RED districts under a conditional use authorization; 2) Section 231 to allow for greater size and depth from the corner for limited corner commercial uses in RM-3 and RM-4 districts; and 3) making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120778 1 Adoption of the Distributed Consortia-Based Option for the California Health Benefit Exchange Board Call CenterResolutionPassedResolution calling on the California Health Benefit Exchange Board (HBEX) to adopt the Distributed Consortia-Based Option (Option 4) for the HBEX Call Center.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120653 1 Committee of the Whole - Public Hearing on Special Assessment of Liens for Assessment of CostMotionPassedMotion directing the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing on July 31, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. with the Board sitting as a Committee of the Whole, to consider adopting a Resolution confirming Report of Delinquent Charges for Code Enforcement cases with delinquent assessment of costs, and Fees pursuant to the provisions of Sections 102A.3, 102A.4, 102A.6 102A.12, 102A.16, 102A.17, 102A.18, 102A.19, 102A.20 et seq., 103A.3.3, 108A, and 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.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
120785 1 Suspending Board Rule 4.29 - Scheduling Public Hearing(s) on Appeal(s) at 2:30 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m. - September 4, 2012, Board MeetingMotionPassedMotion suspending Board Rule 4.29 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to provide that public hearing(s) on appeal(s) shall be scheduled at 2:30 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m. at the September 4, 2012, Board Meeting.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
120775 1 Affirming Commitment to Ensuring the Long Term Viability and Operation of St. Luke’s HospitalResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the importance of St. Luke’s Hospital and emergency room for the Southeastern Neighborhoods of San Francisco and affirming the Board of Supervisors commitment to working with Mayor Lee, the Department of Public Health, and private hospital corporations that currently operate in San Francisco to ensure the long term viability and operation of this critical institution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120777 1 Transgender Health Care Inclusion in Healthy San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution calling on the San Francisco Department of Public Health to provide medically necessary transition-related care for transgender people and to remove exclusions under the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120794 1 Toy Boat Dessert Café Day - July 24, 2012ResolutionPassedResolution commending Toy Boat Dessert Café on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary and declaring July 24, 2012, as Toy Boat Dessert Café Day in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
120795 1 Alpha Kappa Alpha Week - July 20-27, 2012ResolutionPassedResolution declaring July 20- 27, 2012, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Week in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
120631 3 Business and Tax Regulations, Police, and Planning Codes - Parking Tax Simplification for Residential PropertiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance: 1) amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by adding Section 609 to establish Parking Tax Simplification for Residential Properties to relieve residential property owners and managers renting five or fewer parking spaces in Parking Stations physically attached to or otherwise associated with the building from the requirement to: (a) obtain a certificate of authority, (b) make monthly tax prepayments, (c) obtain a parking tax bond, and (d) providing amnesty from parking taxes, interest, penalties and fees owed for tax periods ending before April 1, 2011; 2) amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code Section 2219.7 to exempt property owners and managers registered pursuant to Section 609 from the requirement to pay the Revenue Control Equipment compliance fee; 3) amending the Planning Code Section 204.5 to allow as an accessory use up to five dwelling unit parking spaces to be leased to persons living off-site anywhere in the City; 4) making conforming changes to the Planning Code Section 150(d); 5) amending the Police Code Section 1215 to eliminate   Action details Not available
120796 1 Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial District and Deleting the Divisadero Street Restricted Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code to establish the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) along Divisadero Street between Haight and O'Farrell Streets, deleting the Divisadero Street Alcohol Restricted Use District (RUD), amending various other Code sections to make conforming and other technical changes, amending the Zoning Map to add the Divisadero Street NCD and deleting the Divisadero Street RUD, affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
120797 1 Community Gardening Weekend - August 9-12, 2012ResolutionPassedResolution welcoming the members of the American Community Gardening Association to San Francisco for their 33rd National Conference and proclaiming August 9-12, 2012, as Community Gardening Weekend in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
120798 1 Consolidation of Elections Scheduled for November 6, 2012ResolutionPassedResolution consolidating the State General Election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on November 6, 2012, with the City and County of San Francisco Municipal Election, San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Election, City College of San Francisco Governing Board Election, City and County of San Francisco Special Bond Election, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District Election, and San Francisco Community College District Special Tax Election, all to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on the same date, and providing that the election precincts, voting places, and officers for these elections shall be the same as for the State General Election.   Action details Not available
120799 1 Designation - Treasurer-Tax Collector Cisneros and Supervisor Farrell, League of California Cities Voting Delegate and AlternateResolutionPassedResolution designating Treasurer-Tax Collector Jose Cisneros as League of California Cities Voting Delegate and Supervisor Mark Farrell as League of California Cities Alternate Voting Delegate.   Action details Not available
120800 1 Accept Gift - Computers for the Police Department - $59,400ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to retroactively accept a gift of 60 laptop computers valued at $59,400 from Hewlett Packard, Inc., for use by police officers in the field.   Action details Not available
120801 1 Urging Support of City College of San FranciscoResolutionFiledResolution urging San Francisco elected officials to support City College of San Francisco in maintaining its mission as a Community College and to support City College by finding new revenue sources.   Action details Not available
120802 1 Urging Port Commission to Form Citizen's Advisory Committee - Piers 30-32 and Seawall Lot 330 ProjectResolutionPassedResolution urging: 1) the Port Commission to form a project-specific Citizen’s Advisory Committee to review and provide input on a multi-purpose facility on Piers 30-32, and related development on Seawall Lot 330, that would be used for the Warriors' home games, conventions and other purposes; 2) the Port Executive Director to appoint representatives from neighborhoods surrounding Piers 30-32, as well as others with specified policy expertise; and 3) the Citizen’s Advisory Committee to meet and report back regularly to the Port Commission and the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
120803 1 Urging Relocation and Broadcasting of the Housing Authority MeetingsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Commission of the Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco to hold its meetings at City Hall and broadcast them for greater public access.   Action details Not available
120804 1 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - 2175 Market Street - Not to Exceed $31,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (City) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing (Director) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $31,000,000 for FC 2175 Market Street, LLC; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the issuance and sale of residential mortgage revenue bonds by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $31,000,00   Action details Not available
120805 1 Supporting Reunification of Immigrant Families Divided By Deportation - Senate Bill 1064 and House Bill 6128ResolutionPassedResolution supporting the California Senate Bill 1064 (Reuniting Immigrant Families Act) and Federal House Bill 6128 (Help Separated Families Act) of 2012 that work to keep families united, to reduce the amount of children placed in foster care as a result of immigration enforcement action, and urging State and Federal legislators to support these bills.   Action details Not available
120808 1 Establishing Process for Official Misconduct HearingMotionPassedMotion establishing a process, in accordance with Charter Section 15.105, for official misconduct hearings at the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
120809 1 Authorizing Preparation of Proponent/Opponent Ballot Arguments and Rebuttal Ballot Arguments for Submittal to the Voters at the November 6, 2012, Consolidated General Municipal ElectionMotionPassedMotion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters at the November 6, 2012, Consolidated General Municipal Election.   Action details Not available
120806 1 Hearing - Civil Grand Jury Report, "Surcharges and Healthy San Francisco" - Amendments to the Health Care Security OrdinanceHearingFiledHearing on the Civil Grand Jury Report; specifically, to what extent does Ordinance Number 232-11, authored by Supervisors Chiu and Cohen and signed into law by Mayor Lee on November 22, 2011, that made amendments to the Health Care Security Ordinance, fail to address the concerns raised by the Civil Grand Jury's Report? In addressing this question, I would also like to review Office of Labor Standards Enforcement's Report on the 2011 Employer Reporting Forms.   Action details Not available
120807 1 Hearing - Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Enact Gross Receipts Tax and Phase Out Payroll Expense TaxHearingFiledHearing to consider amendments to the Initiative Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to: 1) enact a new Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance) to impose a gross receipts tax and an administrative office tax on persons engaging in business activities in San Francisco; 2) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to reduce business payroll expense tax rates based on the amount of gross receipts tax collected under Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance); 3) amend Article 12 (Business Registration Ordinance) to establish business registration fees based on gross receipts and amend the current business registration fees to generate approximately $28.5 million in estimated additional revenue; 4) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to add a sunset date to the surplus business tax revenue credit; and 5) amend Article 6 (Common Administrative Provisions) to establish requirements for filing a tax return under Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance), establish penalties for non-filing, and amend the requirements for filing payrol   Action details Not available
120753 1 General Plan Amendment - Chinese Hospital Special Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan Policy 1.2 and Map 1 of the Chinatown Area Plan to facilitate development of the Chinese Hospital Replacement Project at 835 and 845 Jackson Street (Assessor's Block No. 0192, Lot No. 041); and creating findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code sections 101.1 and 340.   Action details Not available