Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/31/2012 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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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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120241 3 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 NeighboFINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
120722 2 Appointment, San Francisco Sentencing Commission - Theshia NaidooMotionPassedMotion appointing Theshia Naidoo, term to be determined, to the San Francisco Sentencing Commission, residency requirement waived.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
120550 1 Affirming Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - California Pacific Medical Center’s Long Range Development PlanMotionPassedMotion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the California Pacific Medical Center’s Long Range Development Plan.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
120551 1 Reversing Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - California Pacific Medical Center’s Long Range Development PlanMotionKilledMotion reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the California Pacific Medical Center’s Long Range Development Plan.CONTINUEDPass Action details Video Video
120552 1 Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - California Pacific Medical Center’s Long Range Development PlanMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the California Pacific Medical Center’s Long Range Development Plan.CONTINUEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Video Video
120466 3 Liquor License Transfer - 101-4th StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of an existing Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 566 Minnesota Street to 101-4th Street (District 6), to Beth Aboulafia for Target Corporation, dba City Target, will serve the public convenience or necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
120466 4 Liquor License Transfer - 101-4th StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of an existing Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 566 Minnesota Street to 101-4th Street (District 6), to Beth Aboulafia for Target Corporation, dba City Target, will serve the public convenience or necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
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.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 Video Video
120732 1 Reappointment, Planning Commission - Michael AntoniniMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Michael Antonini to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2016.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Video Video
120732 2 Reappointment, Planning Commission - Michael AntoniniMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Michael Antonini to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2016.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
120407 2 Business and Tax Regulations, Police Codes - Parking Tax Exemption for Special Parking Events Operated by Volunteers on SFUSD PropertyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, Article 9, Section 604, and adding Section 608, to exempt a limited number of special parking events operated by volunteer led nonprofit organizations on SFUSD property for the sole benefit of San Francisco public schools and earning less than $10,000 in gross revenue per event from rent, from the requirement to pay parking tax and other requirements, establishing Special School Parking Event Permits issued by the Tax Collector and making findings; and amending the San Francisco Police Code, Section 1215 to exclude from the definitions of Parking Garage and Parking Lot special event parking on SFUSD property operated by a qualified nonprofit pursuant to a Special School Parking Event Permit, and establishing a sunset date.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120452 2 International Terminal Equipment Maintenance and Operating Agreement - San Francisco Terminal Equipment Company, LLC - Not to Exceed $18,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving the International Terminal Equipment Maintenance and Operating Agreement between the San Francisco Terminal Equipment Company, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, retroactively to July 1, 2012, for an amount not to exceed $18,000,000.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120453 1 Agreement Amendment - Western States Oil - Not to Exceed $107,500,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving the Sixth Amendment to the agreement between the City and Western States Oil increasing the total not to exceed amount of the contract from $78,300,000 to $107,500,000 pursuant to Charter Section 9.118(b).ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120546 1 Accept and Expend Grant - GreenFinanceSF - $1,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to retroactively accept and expend an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funded grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California Energy Commission’s State Energy Program through the Local Government Commission to support GreenFinanceSF.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
120547 2 Contract Amendment - Community Awareness and Treatment Services - $35,699,175ResolutionPassedResolution retroactively amending the contract between the San Francisco Department of Public Health and Community Awareness and Treatment Services, Inc., for behavioral health services to $35,699,175.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120585 2 Real Property Sublease - 1440 Harrison Street Development Group, LLC - 1440 Harrison StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the exercise of a five year option to extend the Sublease of the 52,200 square foot building at 1440 Harrison Street for the Human Services Agency, retroactively to July 1, 2012.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120610 2 Declaration of Emergency Contract - South Fork Adit - Not to Exceed $115,250ResolutionPassedResolution approving Declaration of Emergency Construction Contract of an amount not to exceed $115,250 to address a rockslide near South Fork Adit.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120630 2 Contract - Provider Payment Services for the Healthy San Francisco Program - $30,940,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to retroactively contract with the San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide Provider Payment services for the Healthy San Francisco Program from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2014, for an amount of $30,940,000.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120658 2 Agreement Amendment - Recology - Refuse Collection - Not to Exceed $33,120,262ResolutionPassedResolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Refuse Collection Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, Recology San Francisco, Recology Golden Gate, and Recology Sunset Scavenger, increasing the total not to exceed amount of the Agreement from $28,059,629 to $33,120,262 under Charter Section 9.118(b).ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120687 1 Contract Amendment - Treasure Island Development Authority - AMEC Geomatrix, Inc. - Not to Exceed $2,037,400ResolutionPassedResolution retroactively approving an amendment to the contract between the Treasure Island Development Authority and AMEC Geomatrix, Inc., to extend the term through June 30, 2013, and to increase the not to exceed amount to $2,037,400.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120741 1 Agreement Amendment - Treasure Island Refuse CollectionResolutionPassedResolution approving an amendment to the refuse collection agreement between the Treasure Island Development Authority and Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling Company to extend the term and adjust the collection fee for refuse collection services at Treasure Island.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120756 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Local Juvenile Justice Accountability Measures - $117,819ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $117,819 from the State Corrections Standards Authority for the purposes of implementing local juvenile justice accountability measures through the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120757 1 Multifamily Housing Revenue Note - Ridgeview Terrace Apartments - 140 Cashmere Street - Not to Exceed $20,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in a principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 101-unit multifamily residential rental housing project known as Ridgeview Terrace Apartments located at 140 Cashmere Street; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement; providing the terms and conditions of the note and authorizing the execution and delivery thereof; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving issuance of the note following a public hearing; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the note and the project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120758 2 Contract Modification - Tenderloin Housing Clinic - Master Lease Housing Services - Not to Exceed $91,070,856ResolutionPassedResolution retroactively approving the contract modification between the City and County of San Francisco and the Tenderloin Housing Clinic to provide master lease housing for formerly homeless single adults and the addition of the Mayfair Hotel for the period of July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2015, in the amount of $91,070,856.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120760 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Implementing New Directions in HIV Prevention - $545,759ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $545,759 from Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc., to participate in a program entitled “Implementing New Directions in HIV Prevention in San Francisco: A Comprehensive” for the period of September 30, 2011, through September 29, 2012.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120762 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Addressing Syndemics through Program Collaboration and Service Integration - $298,144ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $298,144 from Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc., to participate in a program entitled “Addressing Syndemics through Program Collaboration and Service Integration” for the period of September 30, 2011, through September 29, 2012.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120674 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Archstone Grant to the San Francisco Arts Commission - $300,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Arts Commission to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $300,000 from Archstone for the commissioning of public artwork for Daggett Park in Showplace Square neighborhood.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
111047 3 Administrative, Campaign and Governmental Conduct Codes - Obligations of Landlords and Small Business Tenants for Disability Access ImprovementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 38, Sections 38.1 through 38.7, and amending San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 3.400, all to require commercial landlords leasing properties to small businesses for use as public accommodations to: 1) bring public restrooms, ground floor entrances to, and exits from, the building into compliance with applicable state and federal disability access laws or to disclose to tenants that the property may not currently meet all applicable construction-related accessibility standards, including standards for public restrooms and ground floor entrances and exits; 2) inform small business tenants that they may be legally and financially liable for failing to comply with those laws and offer such tenants copies of the Small Business Commission's access information notice; 3) include in any new or amended leases a provision addressing the respective obligations of the landlord and small business tenant to bring the leased premises into compliance with those access laws; 4) requiring the Small BuPASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
111374 3 Planning Code - Creating a New Definition of Student HousingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by: 1) adding a new Section 102.36 to create a definition of Student Housing; 2) amending Section 124 to create a new subsection (k), to permit additional square footage above the floor area ratio limits for student housing projects in buildings in the C-3-G and C-3-S Districts, that are not designated as significant or contributory pursuant to Article 11; 3) amending Section 135(d)(2) to adjust the minimum open space requirements for dwelling units that do not exceed 350 square feet, plus a bathroom; 4) amending Section 207.6(b)(3) to exempt student housing from the unit mix requirement in RTO, NCT, DTR and Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Used Districts; 5) amending Section 307 to permit the conversion of student housing into residential uses, when certain conditions are met; 6) amending Section 312 to require notice for a change of use to group housing; 7) amending Section 317 to prohibit the conversion of residential units into student housing, except in specified circumstances; 8) amending Section 401 to make conforming amendments; 9CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGFail Action details Video Video
111374 3 Planning Code - Creating a New Definition of Student HousingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by: 1) adding a new Section 102.36 to create a definition of Student Housing; 2) amending Section 124 to create a new subsection (k), to permit additional square footage above the floor area ratio limits for student housing projects in buildings in the C-3-G and C-3-S Districts, that are not designated as significant or contributory pursuant to Article 11; 3) amending Section 135(d)(2) to adjust the minimum open space requirements for dwelling units that do not exceed 350 square feet, plus a bathroom; 4) amending Section 207.6(b)(3) to exempt student housing from the unit mix requirement in RTO, NCT, DTR and Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Used Districts; 5) amending Section 307 to permit the conversion of student housing into residential uses, when certain conditions are met; 6) amending Section 312 to require notice for a change of use to group housing; 7) amending Section 317 to prohibit the conversion of residential units into student housing, except in specified circumstances; 8) amending Section 401 to make conforming amendments; 9PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
120528 2 Administrative, Planning Codes - Historical Property (Mills Act) Contracts and Fee ReductionOrdinancePassedOrdinance: 1) amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 71, entitled "Mills Act Contract Procedures" to: a) amend Section 71.2 to add limitations on eligibility, b) amend Section 71.3 to add application deadlines, c) amend Section 71.4 to add a time limit for receipt of the Assessor-Recorder's report, d) amend Section 71.5 to require use of a standard form contract, and e) adding new Section 71.7 to require departmental monitoring reports; 2) amending the San Francisco Planning Code Section 356 to reduce the application fee for Mills Act contracts; and 3) making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1(b).PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120668 1 Health Code - Reauthorizing Food Security Task ForceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Sections 470.1 and 470.2 to: 1) to reauthorize the Food Security Task Force, which had expired on January 30, 2012; 2) create sunset provisions for the Food Security Task Force expiring on July 1, 2015, subject to extension; 3) indentify the agencies and organizations from which members are appointed; and 4) set the number of members, and making findings, including environmental findings.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
120743 1 Confirming Appointment, Port Commission - William AdamsMotionPassedMotion confirming the appointment of William Adams to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2014.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
120745 2 Appointment, Board of Appeals - Frank FungMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's appointment of Frank Fung to the Board of Appeals for the term ending July 1, 2016.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
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 payrolHEARD AND FILED  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 expAPPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
120654 1 Public Hearing - Special Assessment of Liens for Assessment of CostHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the proposed 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.HEARD AND FILED  Action details Video Video
120655 1 Special Assessment of Liens for Assessment of CostResolutionPassedResolution confirming report of Delinquent Charges for Code Enforcement cases with delinquent assessment of costs, and fees pursuant to the provisions of 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, Section 110A - Tables 1A-K and 1A-G, of the San Francisco Building Code, submitted by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection for services rendered by said Department of Costs thereof having accrued pursuant to code violations referenced above.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
120726 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission’s Decision on a Certificate of Appropriateness for City Landmarks Nos. 257 (Richardson Hall), 258 (Woods Hall), and 259 (Woods Hall Annex) - 55 Laguna StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Historic Preservation Commission's decision, dated May 16, 2012, approving the Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2012.0033A, by its Motion No. 0157 to rehabilitate Richardson Hall (Landmark No. 257) for use as senior services, senior housing, and retail and/or office space; to rehabilitate Woods Hall (Landmark No. 258) for use as housing; and to rehabilitate Woods Hall Annex (Landmark No. 259) for use as a community center located at 55 Laguna Street. (District 8) (Appellant: Cynthia Servetnick on behalf of Save the Laguna Street Campus) (Filed June 15, 2012)HEARD AND FILED  Action details Video Video
120727 1 Affirming Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for Proposed Rehabilitation of Richardson Hall, Woods Hall, and Woods Hall AnnexMotionPassedMotion affirming the approval by the Historic Preservation Commission of a Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate Richardson Hall for use as senior services, senior housing, and retail and/or office space; to rehabilitate Woods Hall for use as housing; and to rehabilitate Woods Hall Annex for use as a community center.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
120728 1 Reversing Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for Proposed Rehabilitation of Richardson Hall, Woods Hall, and Woods Hall AnnexMotionKilledMotion reversing the approval by the Historic Preservation Commission of a Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate Richardson Hall for use as senior services, senior housing, and retail and/or office space; to rehabilitate Woods Hall for use as housing; and to rehabilitate Woods Hall Annex for use as a community center.TABLEDPass Action details Video Video
120731 1 Preparation of Findings to Reverse Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for Proposed Rehabilitation of Richardson Hall, Woods Hall, and Woods Hall AnnexMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings to reverse the approval by the Historic Preservation Commission of a Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate Richardson Hall for use as senior services, senior housing, and retail and/or office space; to rehabilitate Woods Hall for use as housing; and to rehabilitate Woods Hall Annex for use as a community center.TABLEDPass Action details Video Video
120766 1 Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal - 3901-24th StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission's by its Motion No. 18648 dated June 14, 2012, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.1372C, under Planning Code Sections 728.49 and 790.110 to convert a vacant ground floor commercial space into a financial service (d.b.a. First Republic Bank) within the 24th Street - Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act on property located at 3901-24th Street, Assessor’s Block No. 6508, Lot No. 001. (District 8) (Appellant: Leslie Crawford and subscribed by Supervisors Wiener, Olague, Avalos, Mar, and Chiu) (Filed July 12, 2012)HEARD AND FILED  Action details Video Video
120767 1 Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 3901-24th StreetMotionKilledMotion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18648, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.1372C on property located at 3901-24th Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.TABLEDPass Action details Video Video
120768 1 Disapproving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 3901-24th StreetMotionPassedMotion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18648, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.1372C on property located at 3901-24th Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
120769 1 Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 3901-24th StreetMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.1372C on property located at 3901-24th Street.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
120643 2 Liquor License Transfer - 398-12th StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the premises to premises transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license from 2700-16th Street to 398-12th Street (District 6) to Mark E. Rennie for Double Rainbow, LLC, dba Roadhouse Tavern, will serve the convenience or necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions.   Action details Not available
120708 1 Grant Agreement - Local Operating Subsidy Program at the Arlington Hotel - Not to Exceed $9,354,007ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing to execute a Local Operating Subsidy Program Grant Agreement with Mercy Housing California XL, LP, to provide operating subsidies for formerly homeless single adults at the Arlington Hotel for the period of August 1, 2012, to July 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $9,354,007.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
120671 1 Police Code - Secondhand Dealer and Antique Dealer Permit RequirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by: 1) repealing Sections 850, 851, 852, 1276, 1279.2, 1280, 1280.1, and 1281 to eliminate certain requirements for Secondhand and Antique Dealers; and 2) amending Sections 1279, 1279.1, and 1282 to modify the Secondhand Dealer permit requirement; and 3) amending Section 2.26 to set the permit application fee for a Secondhand Dealer permit at $200.   Action details Not available
120618 1 Accept and Expend Gift - Polo Fields Maintenance - $100,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a gift from the Baker Street Foundation for $100,000 for the salary of a gardener at the Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park for at least a year.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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 $31,000,00ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.REFERRED  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.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Video Video
120802 2 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.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass 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.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
120808 2 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.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass 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.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Video Video
120809 2 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.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
120810 1 Chinese Progressive Association Day - August 4, 2012ResolutionPassedResolution commending Chinese Progressive Association on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary and declaring August 4, 2012, as Chinese Progressive Association Day in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
120796 2 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
120811 1 Administrative Code - Controller's Report on Unfunded Retiree Health Care CostsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 3.3, to require the Controller to report to the Board of Supervisors, as part of the budget process, on the City and County of San Francisco’s unfunded liability for retiree health care costs.   Action details Not available
120812 1 Administrative Code - Public Housing Right to Return to Revitalized HousingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by: 1) adding Chapter 39, Sections 39.1 through 39.9, to establish the San Francisco Right to Revitalized Housing Ordinance and set City policy regarding the Right to Return to Revitalized Public Housing Units; and 2) adding Section 37.6(n) to establish new powers for the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board in connection with the new San Francisco Right to Revitalized Housing Ordinance.   Action details Not available
120813 1 Administrative Code - Amendment to Rent Ordinance to Provide Hearings on Tenant HarassmentOrdinanceFiledDraft Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 37, Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance, Section 37.10B, to provide for certain hearings on alleged tenant harassment.   Action details Not available
120814 1 Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code to establish the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) along Fillmore Street between Bush and McAllister Streets; amending various other Code sections to make conforming and other technical changes; amending the Zoning Map to add the Fillmore Street NCD; 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
120815 1 Health Code - Bed Bug Infestation Prevention, Treatment, Disclosure and ReportingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Article 11A requiring: 1) the Department of Public Health ("DPH") to provide written information outlining the rights and responsibilities of tenants, property owners and Pest Control Operators ("PCO") regarding the prevention and treatment of bed bug infestations; 2) DPH to develop a training curriculum on bed bug abatement; 3) owners to respond to bed bug infestation complaints; 4) property owners to disclose bed bug infestation history for the previous two years; 5) DPH to collect and publish bed bug data on a quarterly basis; 6) the Health Department to conduct a biannual public hearing to review DPH's written materials, and adopt amendments as appropriate; establishing enforcement procedures; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
120816 1 Administrative Code - Port Pre-Payment of Jobs-Housing Linkage Program ObligationsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, by adding Section 61.12, to authorize pre-payment of Jobs-Housing Linkage Program obligations for developments on certain Port lands; and adopting environmental findings.   Action details Not available
120817 1 Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Requiring Electronic Filing of Campaign StatementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, Section 1.112, to require the electronic filing of campaign statements submitted to the Ethics Commission.   Action details Not available
120818 1 Administrative Code - Repealing Provisions Extending the Expiration Date of the 2003 Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise/Local Business Enterprise OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by: 1) repealing Section 12D.A.22 and amending Section 14B.18 to repeal provisions extending expiration of Chapter 12D.A in the event the injunction in Coral Construction, Inc., v. City and County of San Francisco (S.F. Sup. Ct. No. 421249) is lifted or stayed; and 2) amending a cross-reference to Section 14B.18 in Section 14B.13(D)(5).   Action details Not available
120819 1 Park Code - Petitioning, Leafleting, Picketing, and Soliciting in City ParksOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Park Code, Section 7.08, to repeal Subsection (d), which prohibits persons from petitioning, leafletting, demonstrating, or soliciting in designated areas of certain City parks while another event is in progress for which a permit has been issued by the Recreation and Park Department.   Action details Not available
120820 1 Setting San Francisco’s Property Tax Rate and Establishing Pass-Through Rate for Residential Tenants - FY2012-2013OrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying property taxes at a combined rate of $1.1691 on each $100.00 valuation of taxable property for the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco Community College District, Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and establishing pass-through rate of $0.0810 per $100.00 of assessed value for residential tenants pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.   Action details Not available
120821 1 Establishment and Enforcement of Labor Compliance Program for Proposition 84 - Funded Public Works ProjectsResolutionPassedResolution finding that the City and County of San Francisco, through its Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement, has established, and will enforce a project-specific Labor Compliance Program, in accordance with the requirements of Labor Code Section 1771.5(b), for all public works projects funded in any part from a Proposition 84 (2006 Safe Drinking Water Bond Act) Grant.   Action details Not available
120822 1 Lease Amendment - Union Square Garage - 333 Post StreetResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing an amendment to the Lease of the Union Square Garage at 333 Post Street with the City and County of San Francisco Uptown Parking Corporation to continue the term of the Lease for a period not to exceed 180 days following the retirement of certain parking revenue bonds until the City and the Corporation either execute a new lease to replace the existing Lease, or complete an agreement to terminate the Lease and create a new advisory body in place of the Corporation; and ratifying prior acts.   Action details Not available
120823 1 Accept and Expend Grant - The Stop Study - $747,833ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $747,833 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to participate in a program entitled "The Stop Study" for the period of June 15, 2012, through June 14, 2013.   Action details Not available
120824 1 Accept and Expend Grant - San Francisco Parks Alliance - $625,017.53ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant of $625,017.53 from the San Francisco Parks Alliance to support the renovation of the children’s play area at Lafayette Park.   Action details Not available
120825 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Harding Park Recycled Water Project - $2,114,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a Department of Water Resources administered grant in the amount of $2,114,000 for implementation of the Harding Park Recycled Water Project.   Action details Not available
120827 1 Accept and Expend Grant - South Murphy Windmill Project, Phase 1C - $513,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Recreation and Parks Department to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $513,000 from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for the South Murphy Windmill Project, Phase 1C.   Action details Not available
120828 1 Accept and Expend Grant - High-Efficiency Toilet Installation Program - $863,100ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a Department of Water Resources administered grant in the amount of $863,100 for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission High-Efficiency Toilet Installation Program.   Action details Not available
120829 1 Hearing - Possible Impacts of Formula Retail on Fresh Food BusinessesHearingFiledHearing on the Budget and Legislative Analyst's Report on the possible impacts of formula retail on fresh food businesses.   Action details Not available
120790 1 Real Property Lease - 124 Turk StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the exercise of a ten year option to extend the Master Lease of the 14,700 square foot building at 124 Turk Street for the Department of Public Health for contract service providers to provide housing to homeless individuals, retroactively to August 1, 2012.   Action details Not available