Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/19/2016 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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160151 1 Public Employment - Annual Salary Ordinance Amendment - Office of Small Business in the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development - FYs 2015-2016 and 2016-2017OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 129-15 (Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2015-2016 and 2016-2017) to reflect the addition of one (1) 9774 Sr. Community Development Specialist for the equivalent of seven full pay periods before the end of FY2015-2016 in the Office of Small Business in the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development (ECN) to administer the Legacy Business Registry and Historic Preservation Fund.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
151080 2 Administrative Code - Establishing Mayor’s Nuisance Abatement Revolving Loan FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Mayor’s Nuisance Abatement Revolving Loan Fund to help building owners finance repairs and improvements needed to abate violations of Building Inspection Commission Codes.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
151225 1 Taxable and/or Tax Exempt Certificates of Participation - Affordable Housing Projects - Not to Exceed $95,000,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $95,000,000 to provide funds to assist in the development, acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing projects; approving the form of a Supplemental Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee named therein (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving the form of a Supplemental Property Lease between the City, as lessor, and the Trustee, as lessee; approving the form of a Supplemental Project Lease between the Trustee, as lessor, and the City, as lessee; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell for the Certificates of Participation, if sold by competitive sale; authorizing certain actions relating to the Certificates of Participation, if sold by negotiated sale, including approving the form of a Purchase Contract between the City and the underwriter(s) selected in accordance City policies; approving the form of an official statement in prelFINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
160128 1 Settlement of Lawsuits - California Department of Health Care Services - City to Receive $928,763.44OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by the City and County of San Francisco against the California Department of Health Care Services, et al., for $928,763.44; the lawsuits were filed on July 24, 2007, and November 3, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case Nos. CPF-07-507445 and CPF-08-508951; both lawsuits are entitled City and County of San Francisco v. Sandra Shewry, Director of the Department of Health Care Services, State of California, et al.; to compel respondents to approve and pay Short Doyle Medi-Cal claims and implement an appeal procedure for denied claims.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
160130 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Roque and Sonia Ballesteros - $79,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Roque and Sonia Ballesteros against the City and County of San Francisco for $79,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 31, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC 15-549684; entitled Roque Ballesteros, et al. v. City of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
160241 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Kuiana Taylor - $49,999OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kuiana Taylor against the City and County of San Francisco for $49,999; the lawsuit was filed on August 6, 2014, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 14-cv-03555 CRB; entitled Kuiana Taylor v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
160131 1 Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Pacific Gas and Electric Company - $37,872.50ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $37,872.50; claim was filed on August 27, 2015.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
160132 1 Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Frank Fong - $44,992ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Frank Fong against the City and County of San Francisco for $44,992; claim was filed on November 19, 2015.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
160191 1 Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Robert Monte - $145,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Robert Monte against the City and County of San Francisco for $145,000; claim was filed on June 12, 2015; the claim involves an alleged injury on a City sidewalk.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
160192 2 Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Diane Alcala - $225,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Diane Alcala against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; claim was filed on February 4, 2010; the claim involves an employment dispute.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
160245 1 Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Big Heart Pet Brands - $110,682.83ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Big Heart Pet Brands against the City and County of San Francisco for $110,682.83; claim was filed on November 19, 2015; the claim involves a payroll expense tax refund.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
160246 1 Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - FMC Corporation - City to Receive $425,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the City and County of San Francisco against FMC Corporation for $425,000; the claim involves compensation for environmental contamination caused by FMC Corporation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
151081 2 Building Code - Permit Suspension for Repeat ViolationsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Building Code to authorize the Director of the Department of Building Inspection to stop all work on a construction project whenever there are repeated violations of City codes on the project; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
151085 5 Various Codes - Code Enforcement ProceduresOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Building, Housing, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire, Health, Planning, and Administrative Codes to clarify and standardize enforcement procedures for violations of Municipal Codes relating to buildings and property, to require departments to report on code enforcement activities, and to direct the City Administrator to coordinate the preparation of standard Citywide model forms for code enforcement proceedings; setting an operative date of June 1, 2016; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
160155 1 Public Works Code - Stormwater Management RequirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Public Works Code to incorporate changes to ensure consistency and compliance with California’s municipal stormwater permit requirements; to revise application of the requirements from projects disturbing 5,000 square feet of ground surface area to projects that include construction or remodeling of 5,000 square feet of impervious surface area; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
160150 1 Redevelopment Plan Amendment - Transbay Redevelopment Project Area - Zone OneOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area, to increase the maximum height limit from 300 feet to 400 feet on Block 1 (Assessor’s Block No. 3740, Lot Nos. 027, 029, 030, 031, and 032) within Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area; and making environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Video Video
160150 2 Redevelopment Plan Amendment - Transbay Redevelopment Project Area - Zone OneOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area, to increase the maximum height limit from 300 feet to 400 feet on Block 1 (Assessor’s Block No. 3740, Lot Nos. 027, 029, 030, 031, and 032) within Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area; and making environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
160188 1 General Plan Amendment - Downtown Area Plan Map 5 - Portions of Transbay Redevelopment Plan Blocks 1 and 2OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the General Plan by revising Map 5 of the Downtown Area Plan to include a note stating that the proposed Height and Bulk Districts on Block 1 (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3740, Lot Nos. 027, 029, 030, 031, and 032), on Folsom Street between Main and Spear Streets, and a portion of Block 2 (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 004), on Folsom and Main Streets, of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area shall be consistent with those provided in the Transbay Redevelopment Plan Development Controls; and making findings, including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Video Video
160253 1 Health Code - Exempting The Humidor from Certain Provisions of the Tobacco Sales Permit OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance exempting The Humidor, formerly located at 275 Battery Street, from four prohibitions in the Tobacco Sales Permit Ordinance on the issuance of such a permit for The Humidor’s new location at One Embarcadero Center: the prohibitions on issuing the permit for a location within 500 feet of another permitted establishment, issuing the permit in a Supervisorial District with 45 or more such permits, issuing the permit for a location not previously occupied by a permitted establishment, and issuing the permit to a tobacco shop.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Video Video
160253 2 Health Code - Exempting The Humidor from Certain Provisions of the Tobacco Sales Permit OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance exempting The Humidor, formerly located at 275 Battery Street, from four prohibitions in the Tobacco Sales Permit Ordinance on the issuance of such a permit for The Humidor’s new location at One Embarcadero Center: the prohibitions on issuing the permit for a location within 500 feet of another permitted establishment, issuing the permit in a Supervisorial District with 45 or more such permits, issuing the permit for a location not previously occupied by a permitted establishment, and issuing the permit to a tobacco shop.RE-REFERRED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
160152 1 Appropriation - Office of Small Business in the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development - $306,250 from the General Reserve - FY2015-2016OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $306,250 from the General Reserve for grants and related administrative costs for the Legacy Business Registry and Historic Preservation Fund in the Office of Small Business in the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development in FY2015-2016.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
141118 2 Building Code - Building Façade Inspection and Maintenance and Establishing FeeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Building Code to require that 1) the façades of certain buildings having five or more stories be inspected periodically by a licensed architect or engineer; 2) inspection reports be submitted to the owner and the Department of Building Inspection according to an inspection and reporting schedule; 3) maintenance of the façades be conducted in accordance with an Administrative Bulletin that is based on a national standard; 4) establishing a fee to compensate the Department for review and related evaluation processing; 5) making findings, including environmental findings, and findings under the California Health and Safety Code; and 6) directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
160145 1 Airport Lease and Use Agreement Modification - Early Termination - US Airways, Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution approving Modification No. 1 to the 2011 Lease and Use Agreement L10-0276, granting the early termination of the Lease between US Airways, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
160146 1 2011 Lease and Use Agreement - Qantas Airways, Limited - Estimated Rent of $749,411.49ResolutionPassedResolution approving the terms of 2011 Lease and Use Agreement No. L15-0275 between Qantas Airways, Limited, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, with an estimated rent of $749,411.49 for Exclusive Use Space plus, Joint-Use Space Rental and Landing Fees, for the lease term to commence following Board approval through June 30, 2021.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
160216 1 Emergency Contract - Pilot Construction Management, Inc. - Superbay Hangar Emergency Fire Watch and Interim Foam Fire Suppression System Retrofit - Not to Exceed $4,366,164ResolutionPassedResolution approving an emergency public work contract between the Airport Commission and Pilot Construction Management, Inc. under Administrative Code, Section 6.60, for the Superbay Hangar Emergency Fire Watch and Interim Foam Fire Suppression System Retrofit Project in an amount not to exceed $4,366,164.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
160256 1 Accept Gift - Cisco, Inc. - Wi-Fi Equipment - $353,925ResolutionPassedResolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Technology to accept a gift of equipment from Cisco, Inc., with a total value of $353,925 in order to provide free, wireless access to the Internet in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
160323 1 Accept and Expend Gift - Envisions Solar International - Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Chargers - $139,650ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of the Environment to accept a gift from Envisions Solar International of three solar-powered electric vehicle chargers with a value of $139,650.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
160203 1 Fisherman's Wharf and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit Districts - Annual Report to the City - FY2014-2015ResolutionPassedResolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for FY2014-2015, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the Districts' Management Agreements with the City, Section 3.4.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
160287 1 Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District - Annual Report to the City - FY2014-2015ResolutionPassedResolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for FY2014-2015, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
140886 2 Jerry Garcia Commemorative Plaques - Mission Street at Harrington and Amazon StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance commemorating the Mission Street sidewalk in two locations near Harrington Street and near Amazon Street under Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., the Commemorative Street Plaque Ordinance, in honor of the childhood homes of Jerry Garcia, waiving permit and inspection fees for plaque installation, and directing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Video Video
160154 2 Green Building, Environment Codes - Better Roof Requirements for Renewable Energy FacilitiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Green Building Code and the Environment Code to establish requirements for certain new building construction facilitating development of renewable energy facilities; updating provisions of the Green Building requirements for City buildings; setting an operative date of January 1, 2017; providing findings as to local conditions pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit the ordinance to appropriate State officials; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Video Video
160154 3 Green Building, Environment Codes - Better Roof Requirements for Renewable Energy FacilitiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Green Building Code and the Environment Code to establish requirements for certain new building construction facilitating development of renewable energy facilities; updating provisions of the Green Building requirements for City buildings; setting an operative date of January 1, 2017; providing findings as to local conditions pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit the ordinance to appropriate State officials; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
160154 4 Green Building, Environment Codes - Better Roof Requirements for Renewable Energy FacilitiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Green Building Code and the Environment Code to establish requirements for certain new building construction facilitating development of renewable energy facilities; updating provisions of the Green Building requirements for City buildings; setting an operative date of January 1, 2017; providing findings as to local conditions pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit the ordinance to appropriate State officials; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
160022 2 Administrative Code - Due Process for All and SanctuaryOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the use of City funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of Federal immigration law, except for individuals who have been convicted of a violent or serious felony and held to answer for a violent or serious felony, and modify reporting requirements.CONTINUEDPass Action details Video Video
160304 1 Confirming Appointment, Police Commission - Suzy LoftusMotionPassedMotion confirming the Mayor’s nomination, and appointing Suzy Loftus to the Police Commission for a four-year term ending April 30, 2020.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
160305 1 Confirming Appointment, Police Commission - Thomas MazzuccoMotionPassedMotion confirming the Mayor’s nomination, and appointing Thomas Mazzucco to the Police Commission for a four-year term ending April 30, 2020.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
160349 1 Committee of the Whole - Report of Assessment Costs for Blighted PropertiesMotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 17, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on a Resolution approving a report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a blight abatement fund.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
160352 1 Final Map 7724 - 340 Fremont StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 7724, a 348 residential unit condominium project, located at 340 Fremont Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3748, Lot Nos. 006, 007, 008, 009, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
160353 1 Final Map 8008 - 1440-1450 Filbert StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 8008, a six residential unit Condominium Project, located at 1440-1450 Filbert Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0523, Lot No. 043, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
160354 1 Final Map 8285 - 399 Fremont StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 8285, a 447 residential unit and one commercial unit mixed-use condominium project, located at 399 Fremont Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3747, Lot No. 320, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
160355 1 Final Map 8339 - 158 Laidley StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 8339, a five residential unit condominium project, located at 158 Laidley Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6665, Lot No. 056, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
160258 1 Supporting California State Senate Bill 1286 (Leno) - Increasing Law Enforcement TransparencyResolutionPassedResolution supporting California State Senate Bill 1286, authored by Senators Mark Leno, Holly Mitchell and John Moorlach, improving government transparency and accountability by allowing the public to access information on police misconduct and use of force.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Video Video
160258 2 Supporting California State Senate Bill 1286 (Leno) - Increasing Law Enforcement TransparencyResolutionPassedResolution supporting California State Senate Bill 1286, authored by Senators Mark Leno, Holly Mitchell and John Moorlach, improving government transparency and accountability by allowing the public to access information on police misconduct and use of force.DIVIDED  Action details Not available
160258 2 Supporting California State Senate Bill 1286 (Leno) - Increasing Law Enforcement TransparencyResolutionPassedResolution supporting California State Senate Bill 1286, authored by Senators Mark Leno, Holly Mitchell and John Moorlach, improving government transparency and accountability by allowing the public to access information on police misconduct and use of force.ADOPTEDFail Action details Not available
160258 2 Supporting California State Senate Bill 1286 (Leno) - Increasing Law Enforcement TransparencyResolutionPassedResolution supporting California State Senate Bill 1286, authored by Senators Mark Leno, Holly Mitchell and John Moorlach, improving government transparency and accountability by allowing the public to access information on police misconduct and use of force.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
160258 3 Supporting California State Senate Bill 1286 (Leno) - Increasing Law Enforcement TransparencyResolutionPassedResolution supporting California State Senate Bill 1286, authored by Senators Mark Leno, Holly Mitchell and John Moorlach, improving government transparency and accountability by allowing the public to access information on police misconduct and use of force.ADOPTED AS AMENDED AND DIVIDEDPass Action details Not available
160372 1 Urging the California Attorney General to Investigate the Racist Text Messages and Practices of the San Francisco Police DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution urging California Attorney General Kamala Harris initiate a civil-rights investigation, pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 52.3, into the San Francisco Police Department’s racist text messages and practices.CONTINUEDPass Action details Video Video
160373 1 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Day of Commendation - First Tuesday of MayResolutionPassedResolution declaring the first Tuesday of May each year as the Board of Supervisors' commendation date in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and in recognition of outstanding Asian Pacific Americans in each of the eleven Districts in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
160374 1 Commending the Golden State Warriors for a Historic and Record-Breaking SeasonResolutionPassedResolution commending the Golden State Warriors for breaking the record for most victories in a season with 73 wins during the 2015-2016 National Basketball Association season and wishing the team the best of luck in the postseason.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Video Video
160374 2 Commending the Golden State Warriors for a Historic and Record-Breaking SeasonResolutionPassedResolution commending the Golden State Warriors for breaking the record for most victories in a season with 73 wins during the 2015-2016 National Basketball Association season and wishing the team the best of luck in the postseason.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
160375 1 Urging the Department of Human Resources to Analyze and Implement Strategies to Reduce Implicit Bias in Recruitment for EmploymentResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to analyze strategies and create a plan to reduce implicit bias in the hiring process for City and County of San Francisco employment, and further urging DHR to report its findings and plan to the Board of Supervisors by June 2016.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Video Video
160375 2 Urging the Department of Human Resources to Analyze and Implement Strategies to Reduce Implicit Bias in Recruitment for EmploymentResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to analyze strategies and create a plan to reduce implicit bias in the hiring process for City and County of San Francisco employment, and further urging DHR to report its findings and plan to the Board of Supervisors by June 2016.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
160376 1 Committee of the Whole - Joint Meeting with the San Francisco Youth Commission - Charter Amendment (File No. 150267) - Sixteen and Seventeen-Year-Old Voting for Municipal Elections - May 3, 2016MotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 3, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., in a joint meeting with the San Francisco Youth Commission, to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 150267) authorizing sixteen and seventeen-year-olds to vote in municipal elections, to be proposed to the voters at the November 8, 2016, election.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
160380 1 Steve Gibson Day - April 21, 2016ResolutionPassedResolution declaring April 21, 2016, to be Steve Gibson Day in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
160381 1 Charter Amendment - City Responsibility for Maintaining Street TreesCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to transfer responsibility for the maintenance of street trees to the City, establish the Street Tree Maintenance Fund primarily to pay for such maintenance and the maintenance of trees on San Francisco Unified School District property, and require an annual contribution by the City to the Fund of $19 million, adjusted annually for changes in aggregate discretionary City revenues; and to affirm the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016.   Action details Not available
160382 1 Administrative Code - Establishing Downtown Neighborhoods Preservation Fund; Street Vacation and Sale of Property at Jessie Street and Elim Alley - Oceanwide Center, LLC - Oceanwide Center Project - Approximately $36,000,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Downtown Neighborhoods Preservation Fund; vacating a portion of Jessie Street and a portion of Elim Alley northwest of Mission and First Streets in connection with the Oceanwide Center Project at 50 First Street; approving and authorizing the sale and quitclaim of City's interest in the approximately 5,000 square foot vacation area for $22,619,000 plus an additional payment to the aforementioned Fund of approximately $13,000,000 for a total of approximately $36,000,000; authorizing the City’s Director of Property to execute an agreement for the sale of real estate for the vacated area by and between the City and Oceanwide Center, LLC; waiving approximately $27,000,000 of affordable housing fees under Planning Code, Sections 413 et seq. and 415 et seq., and requiring Oceanwide Center, LLC, as part of the agreement for the sale of real estate, to pay the equivalent fee amount to the aforementioned Fund; approving a vehicular and pedestrian easement and an overland water flow easement over a portion of Assessor's Parcel Block N   Action details Not available
160383 1 Environment Code - Food Service and Packaging Waste ReductionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Environment Code to prohibit the sale of food service ware and other specified products including packing materials that are made from polystyrene foam or that are non-recyclable and non-compostable; setting operative dates; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.   Action details Not available
160384 1 Transportation Code - Fiscal Feasibility Determination for Major EventsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the Transportation Code to prohibit the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation from reviewing or approving a major event lasting five or more consecutive days and fully occupying two or more blocks, unless the Board of Supervisors has first determined that the event is fiscally feasible and responsible.   Action details Not available
160385 1 Transportation Code - Fare Evasion and Passenger Conduct RegulationsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Transportation Code to consolidate and clarify existing fare evasion regulations, revise passenger conduct violations to make consistent with recent state law changes, and authorize the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to establish separate fine amounts for fare evasion and passenger conduct violations committed by youth; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.   Action details Not available
160386 1 Amending Ordinance No. 16-10 - Collection and Levy of Special Taxes - Tax District No. 2009-1 (San Francisco Sustainable Financing) - Accessibility Modifications and Improvements to Privately Owned Buildings or Real PropertyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 16-10, as amended, to authorize the collection and levy of Special Taxes within City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2009-1 (San Francisco Sustainable Financing) for accessibility modifications and improvements to privately owned buildings or real property; and directing the Clerk of the Board to publish a notice of public hearing and other matters related thereto.   Action details Not available
160387 1 Resolution of Intent - Street Vacation - Portions of Jessie Street and Elim Alley - Oceanwide ProjectResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to order the vacation of a portion of Jessie Street and a portion of Elim Alley northwest of Mission and First Streets in connection with the Oceanwide Center Project at 50 First Street, subject to certain conditions; and setting a hearing date of July 19, 2016, for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas.   Action details Not available
160388 1 Option Agreement - Sale of Transbay Block 4 - F4 Transbay Partners, LLC - $45,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving an option agreement for the potential sale of Transbay Block 4 (the northern one-third of the block bounded by Beale, Howard, Main, and Folsom Streets) by the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency to F4 Transbay Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for $45,000,000; and making findings under Health and Safety Code, Section 33433.   Action details Not available
160390 1 Public Works Week - April 25-29, 2016ResolutionPassedResolution commending the men and women of San Francisco Public Works and declaring April 25 through April 29, 2016, as Public Works Week in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
160391 1 Opposing California State Senate Bill 1102 (McGuire) - Short-Term Rentals and Collection of Transient Occupancy TaxesResolutionPassedResolution opposing California State Senate Bill 1102, authored by Senator McGuire, which would infringe upon the City’s longstanding home rule powers, preclude the City from effectively enforcing the application of its transient occupancy tax to short-term residential rentals, and prevent the City from obtaining information from platforms that may allow the City to enforce its zoning, housing, building, and life safety laws; and directing San Francisco to engage with Senator McGuire to seek amendments that preserve San Francisco's local control.   Action details Not available
160392 1 KFOG DJ Appreciation Day - April 20, 2016ResolutionPassedResolution declaring April 20, 2016, KFOG DJ Appreciation Day in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
160393 1 Hearing - Ocean Beach Safety MonitoringHearingFiledHearing on improving the City's safety monitoring of Ocean Beach; and requesting the Fire Department, Police Department, National Park Services, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and United States Coast Guard to report.   Action details Not available
160394 1 Hearing - Lien on Voice of Pentecost Church and Auction of El Rey TheatreHearingFiledHearing to discuss the City's actions regarding a lien placed on the Voice of Pentecost Church (A Place to Meet Jesus) and the auction of the El Rey Theatre (1970 Ocean Avenue); and requesting the Department of Real Estate, Treasure Island Development Authority, and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.   Action details Not available
160350 1 Hearing - Report of Assessment Costs for Blighted PropertiesHearingFiledHearing to consider objections to a report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or abatement of blighted conditions ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a blight abatement fund.   Action details Not available
160395 1 Hearing - Joint Meeting with the San Francisco Youth Commission - Charter Amendment (File No. 150267) - Sixteen- and Seventeen-Year-Old Voting for Municipal ElectionsHearingFiledHearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole in a joint meeting with the San Francisco Youth Commission on May 3, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., to consider the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 150267, called from the Rules Committee pursuant to Motion No. M16-051) authorizing sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds to vote in municipal elections, to be proposed to the voters at the November 8, 2016, election.   Action details Not available
160346 1 Planning Code - Mid-Block Alley and Rooftop Screening and Enclosure ControlsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code to allow for greater flexibility in the screening and enclosure of rooftop mechanical equipment, modify mid-block alley controls and their applicability to the South of Market Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, Regional Commercial District and C-3 (Downtown Commercial) District; affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.   Action details Not available
160347 1 General Plan Amendment - Affordable Housing Bonus ProgramsOrdinanceFailedOrdinance amending the General Plan to make conforming changes in association with legislation creating the Affordable Housing Bonus Program by amending the Housing Element, Urban Design Element, Van Ness Avenue Area Plan, Chinatown Area Plan, Downtown Area Plan, and Northeastern Waterfront Area Plan; making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.   Action details Not available
160348 1 Real Property Sale - Easement to JWG McHenry, LLC, and City of Modesto - Portion of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Parcel 656, Modesto, Stanislaus County - $35,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the conveyance of one permanent easement to the City of Modesto, for $35,000 to be paid by JWG McHenry, LLC, a California limited liability company, to allow JWG McHenry, LLC, to widen a portion of McHenry Avenue, including installing street, curb, gutter, driveway, and sidewalk improvements within an approximately 3,627 square foot portion of property owned by the City under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, identified as SFPUC Parcel 656; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code, Chapter 31; adopting findings under Administrative Code, Section 23.3, that offering the easement for sale through competitive bidding would be impractical; and authorizing the Director of Property and/or the SFPUC General Manager to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this R   Action details Not available
160351 1 Report of Assessment Costs for Blighted PropertiesResolutionPassedResolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a blight abatement fund.   Action details Not available