Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/4/2000 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Regular Meeting
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001846 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Schram Construction, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $246,250.00; the lawsuit was filed on November 29, 1999 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 308165; entitled Schram Construction, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001847 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Peter Kashtanoff against the City and County of San Francisco for $70,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 18, 1999 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 301335; entitled Peter Kashtanoff v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; other material terms of said settlement are that the City provide a letter of explanation stating that the plaintiff's separation was due to the ending of the provisional position.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001936 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Pacific Gas & Electric Company against all persons, filed July 12, 1999, for $553,783.58.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001813 1 Gift acceptance of photo-enforcement camerasResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the acceptance of a gift of eleven photo-enforcement cameras from the State of California, Department of Transportation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001801 1 Home Ownership Assistance Loan Fund - Extra Credit Teacher Home Purchase ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 10.117-76 of the Administrative Code to clarify nature of authorized loans and add additional source of funds.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
001925 1 Government Funding, $250,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $250,000 from the General Fund Reserve-Queer Youth Shelter to fund the housing program for the homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young adults, for the Department of Public Health for fiscal year 2000-2001.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
001906 2 Use of Warm Water Cove as an off-leash dog parkOrdinancePassedOrdinance requiring the Recreation and Park Department to make its best efforts to reach an agreement with the Port of San Francisco under which the Department will operate Warm Water Cove as a park that permits dogs to be off-leash, and providing for capital improvements to the park.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
001421 1 Dwelling Unit Parking Reduction in Neighborhood Commercial DistrictsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by amending Section 161(j) to additional compatibility findings for the consideration of conditional use applications for off-street parking reductions for dwelling units in Neighborhood Commercial Districts, adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
001423 1 Neighborhood Commercial District Permit NotificationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by adding Section 312 to establish a 30-day mailing and posting notification requirement for building permit applications proposing demolition, new construction, alterations expanding the exterior dimensions of a building or changes of use in Neighborhood Commercial Districts, various amendments to Section 311 providing flexibility in the scheduling of discretionary review hearings and assigning the administration of Residential Design Guidelines and General Plan policies to the Director of Planning, adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
001665 1 Requirements and Fees for Special Traffic PermitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 194 of the San Francisco Traffic Code to permit the Department of Parking and Traffic to charge fees for the issuing special permits and assess penalty fees for violation of permits.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
001355 1 Suspend the enforcement of Burma OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article X of the San Francisco Administrative Code, by adding Section 12J.10, to suspend enforcement of the Ordinance prohibiting the City from doing business with Burma.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
001355 2 Suspend the enforcement of Burma OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article X of the San Francisco Administrative Code, by adding Section 12J.10, to suspend enforcement of the Ordinance prohibiting the City from doing business with Burma.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
001557 3 Visitacion Valley Interim ControlsResolutionPassedResolution imposing Interim Zoning Controls for a period of twelve (12) months by applying the zoning controls applicable in NC-3 Districts that are contained in Municipal Code Part II, Chapter II (Planning Code) Section 712 to Assessor's Blocks 5087, 5100, and 5101, and Block 5099, Lot 14, by limiting the maximum non-residential use size to sixty-five thousand (65,000) square feet on Assessor's Blocks 5087, 5100 and 5101 and Block 5099, Lot 14, and in the adjacent NC-3 District located on Bayshore Boulevard and bounded by Arleta Avenue on the north and the terminus of the City and County of San Francisco to the south; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
001809 4 Government funding for rent subsidies to non-profit arts organizations at risk of being evicted or displaced by rent increasesOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $3,000,000 from the General Fund Reserve to fund a grant program in the amount of $500,000 for rent subsidies to non-profit service and advocacy organizations at risk of being evicted or displaced by rent increases, and appropriating $2,500,000 to fund capital improvements and real property acquisitions by nonprofit organizations, through the Mayor's Office of Community Development, for fiscal year 2000-2001.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
001762 2 Notice of Permit Applications for Sutro TowerOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by adding Section 306.9 thereto, requiring notice of applications for building permits for Sutro Tower to be sent to all property owners within a 1,000 foot radius of the Tower's site.CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001754 2 Zoning Map Amendment, 185 Berry StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part II, Chapter II of the San Francisco Municipal Code (City Planning Code) by amending Zoning Map 8H to change the property height and bulk classifications for the property generally bounded by Berry to the south, Third Street to the east, Fourth Street to the west and China Basin Channel to the north, and specifically, Lot 5 in Assessor's Block 3803 from a 60-X (60 foot) Height and Bulk District to a 90-X (90 foot) Height and Bulk District, affirming the San Francisco Planning Commission's certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) associated with the project as adequate and complete, affirming the addendum to the FEIR and adopting findings concerning priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
001155 1 Cell Phones and Pagers ProhibitedOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Chapter 67A and Section 67A.1 to the San Francisco Administrative Code to prohibit the audible ringing and use of cell phones and similar sound-producing electrical devices at and during public meetings of the City and County of San Francisco, and providing that the ringing and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electrical devices, when so prohibited, shall constitute disorderly conduct, and may result in the expulsion and/or removal of the possessor of the offending device from the meeting.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001549 2 Administrative Code Revision, Health Service SystemOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 16, Article XV, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 16.700 and 16.701, regarding participation in the Health Service System, and amending Chapter 16, Article IX, by renumbering Section 16.157 as Section 16.703, regarding Board approval of Health Service System plans and contribution rates.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001627 1 Criminal Tax PenaltiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 6 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Business and Tax Regulations Code) by repealing Sections 6.19-1, 6.19-2, and 6.19-3, relating to criminal penalties for certain violations; by renumbering Sections 6.19-4, 6.19-5, and 6.19-6 as new Sections 6.19-1, 6.19-2, and 6.19-3, respectively; and barring any future prosecutions.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001721 1 Moneys Received by Municipal CourtOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article X of the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Article X (Sections 10.57 through 10.69) in its entirety. ..Version Version 2 ..Amendment December 4, 2000 in Board: Supervisor Kaufman submitted an amendment of the whole, which changes the title only.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
001721 2 Moneys Received by Municipal CourtOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article X of the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Article X (Sections 10.57 through 10.69) in its entirety. ..Version Version 2 ..Amendment December 4, 2000 in Board: Supervisor Kaufman submitted an amendment of the whole, which changes the title only.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
001761 1 Establishing the Department of Children, Youth and Their FamiliesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 2A of Part One of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), to add Article XV Section 2A.232 establishing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, enumerating the duties of the Department and incorporating within Section 2A.232 the duties of the Department as established in other Sections of the Administrative Code; amending and renumbering Section 3.50 regarding the reporting of allocation of funds and services by gender; and by repealing Section 3.50 of Part One of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code).PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001802 1 Amending and repealing provisions providing for reimbursement to officers and employees using private vehicles for City businessOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, Article IV, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending and re-numbering Section 10.31, dealing with authorization for City officers and employees to receive compensation for use of privately-owned automobiles for official routine duty or service, and repealing Sections 10.32 through 10.36, providing procedures for such compensation.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001803 1 Raising the dollar limit for small debts that may be referred to an outside collection agency from $2,500 to $4,000; authorizing the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection to recover collection costs, including attorney's feesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, Article V, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 10.39-1, raising the dollar limit for small debts that may be referred to an outside collection agency, and adding Section 10.40-1, authorizing the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection to recover collection costs.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001804 1 Reducing from 10 years to 3 years the amount of time the City must hold unidentified tax collections before the money is turned over to the City pursuant to State lawOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, Article VII, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 10.46, to reduce from 10 years to 3 years the amount of time the City must hold unidentified tax collections before the monies escheat to the City under State law.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001805 1 Changing references from "Assessor" to "Assessor-Recorder," and making other changes to clean up provisions relating to numbering of lots and blocks for assessment purposesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, Article XI, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 10.70 through 10.73, to change references from "Assessor" to "Assessor-Recorder," and to make other changes to clean up provisions relating to numbering of lots and blocks for assessment purposes.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001806 1 Repealing the Administrative Code provisions setting up the City's Risk Management ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 10 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Article XII, Sections 10.74 through 10.78, establishing the Risk Management Program.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001807 1 Repealing financing provisions for Civic Center GarageOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Article XIV (Sections 10.118 through 10.124), providing a financing mechanism for the Civic Center Garage.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001958 2 Government funding, Public Utilities Commission, for water pollution control plant remediation projectsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating a total of $5,000,000 from the Mission Bay project and the San Francisco Clean Water Department fund balance to fund the construction of odor control remediation projects at the southeast water pollution control plant, for the Public Utilities Commission, for fiscal year 2000-01; placing $5,000,000 on reserve.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001960 1 Government funding, Airport capital improvement projectsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $39,690,612 of various Bond fund balances to capital improvement projects at the Airport Commission for fiscal year 2000-2001.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
001960 1 Government funding, Airport capital improvement projectsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $39,690,612 of various Bond fund balances to capital improvement projects at the Airport Commission for fiscal year 2000-2001.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001995 2 Establishing a budget for the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for fiscal year 2000-01OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $754,250 of the General Fund Reserve to fund the adoption of the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) budget in accordance with the Government Code Section 56381, for the Board of Supervisors for fiscal year 2000-01; placing $604,250 on reserve.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
001995 3 Establishing a budget for the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for fiscal year 2000-01OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $754,250 of the General Fund Reserve to fund the adoption of the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) budget in accordance with the Government Code Section 56381, for the Board of Supervisors for fiscal year 2000-01; placing $604,250 on reserve.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
002010 3 Grant funds from the State Department of Public Health for mentally ill integrated servicesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Mental Health Services, to accept retroactively and expend AB2034 grant funds of a total of $3,961,167 from the State Department of Mental Health for integrated services for seriously mentally ill and dual/multiply diagnosed adults; providing for ratification of action previously taken; placing $490,667 on reserve.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002014 2 Contracting out Airport parking facility management servicesResolutionPassedResolution approving retroactively to exercise first one-year option extending the term of ABC Parking, Inc. operating agreement.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
002014 2 Contracting out Airport parking facility management servicesResolutionPassedResolution approving retroactively to exercise first one-year option extending the term of ABC Parking, Inc. operating agreement.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001490 1 Firearm Strict Liability ActOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 35 of the Police Code by repealing existing Sections 3500 through 3512 and adding new Sections 3500 through 3503 to impose strict liability on gun manufacturers, importers and dealers for injuries and deaths caused by firearms and which occur within the City and County of San Francisco.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001676 1 Hotel Tax Exemption, Shared Rental RoomsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 7 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Transient Occupancy Tax) by amending Section 506 to provide that for hotels which rent shared rooms the hotel tax exemption shall be based on the rent charged per person and retroactively repealing the Sunset Clause applicable to the hotel tax exemption.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001896 1 State grant funds to undertake the Police Department's "Decoy Shoulder Tap Program" for reducing the availability of alcohol to minorsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Chief of Police for the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a project entitled the Decoy Shoulder Tap Program. ..Version Original Version ..Comment Supervisor Bierman dissenting in CommitteeADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001975 2 Federal Funds, Local Law Enforcement Block GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,259,329 from the U.S. Department of Justice to administer the Local Law enforcement Block Grant Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002016 2 Federal grant to provide life skills for prisoners in the county jailResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Sheriff's Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,259,470 from the U.S. Department of Education for providing a life skills program for prisoners in the county jail.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001784 2 Liquor License Transfer, 681 3rd StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the temporary transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license to Kim, Joseph Yong Kyu dba "3rd & Townsend Corner Store" from 698 3rd Street to its temporary location at 681 3rd Street until construction operation at 698 3rd Street is completed, will serve the public convenience and 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001785 2 Liquor License, 730-732 BroadwayResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license in exchange for a Type 47 on-sale general eating place liquor license to Greg Lindgren and Jon Gasparini for the Alps Hotel Corporation ("Des Alps"), located at 730-732 Broadway, will serve the public convenience and 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001763 2 CEQA Findings - Jewish Community Center ProjectResolutionPassedResolution affirming certification of the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco Final Environmental Impact Report by the Planning Commission and adopting environmental findings (and a Statement of Overriding Considerations) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and State Guidelines in connection with the Jewish Community Center Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001759 2 Establish California Street and Presidio Avenue Community Center SUDOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Part II, Chapter II of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by adding Section 249.21 to establish the California Street and Presidio Avenue Community Center Special Use District, and adopting findings.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001760 2 Zoning Map AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for property located on the southeastern portion of the block bounded by California, Walnut, and Sacramento Streets and Presidio Avenue, to change the height and use district classification from 40-X to 65-X and designate the site as a Special Use District and adopting findings.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001998 1 Public Hearing, Appeal, Environmental Impact Report, 557-4th StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 15974 dated September 7, 2000, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, Case File No. 1998.953E, for the proposed 557 4th Street project, located between Welsh and Freelon Streets.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
001999 1 Affirming Certification of 557-4th Street EIRMotionPassedMotion affirming the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the development project located at 557-4th Street by the Planning Commission.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
002000 1 Disapproving Certification of 557-4th Street EIRMotionKilledMotion disapproving the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the development project located at 557-4th Street by the Planning Commission.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
002001 1 Preparation of Findings to Disapprove Certification of 557-4th Street EIRMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings disapproving the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the development project located at 557-4th Street by the Planning Commission.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
002043 1 Public Hearing - Air Rights Sale of Land for 1166-1188 Howard StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco's sale of air rights at Assessor's Block 758, Lot 28, commonly known as 1166-1188 Howard Street, to the 1166 Howard Street Associates, an affiliate of the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and Citizen's Housing Corporation, for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
002043 1 Public Hearing - Air Rights Sale of Land for 1166-1188 Howard StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco's sale of air rights at Assessor's Block 758, Lot 28, commonly known as 1166-1188 Howard Street, to the 1166 Howard Street Associates, an affiliate of the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and Citizen's Housing Corporation, for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
002044 1 Air rights sale, 1166-1188 Howard StreetResolutionPassedResolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco's sale of air rights at Assessor's Block 758, Lot 28, commonly known as 1166-1188 Howard Street, to the 1166 Howard Street Associates, an affiliate of the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and Citizen's Housing Corporation, for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002088 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion requesting the Office of the Legislative Analyst to identify potential non-profits that specialize in community-based planning, academics with expertise in City planning and/or private architects with urban planning backgrounds to serve as a neutral mediation team to begin resolving citywide conflicts about planning, including but not limited to Propositions L and K (November 2000).AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
002088 2 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion requesting the Office of the Legislative Analyst to identify potential non-profits that specialize in community-based planning, academics with expertise in City planning and/or private architects with urban planning backgrounds to serve as a neutral mediation team to begin resolving citywide conflicts about planning, including but not limited to Propositions L and K (November 2000).APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
002089 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion requesting the Office of the Legislative Analyst to report on the community court system, its feasibility for implementation in San Francisco, and benchmarks of existing courts in San Francisco and similarly sized cities.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
002076 1 Gift AcceptanceResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to accept a gift of Pedestrian Countdown Signals at 10 intersections to improve pedestrian safety.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002077 1 Gift AcceptanceResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending a gift in place from the Friends of McKinley Square valued at approximately $35,000.00 for pathway improvements along the western hillside at McKinley Square.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002078 1 Gulf of the Farallones National Marine SanctuaryResolutionPassedResolution supporting the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors' request to the U.S. Department of Commerce to have the San Mateo County coast placed within the boundary of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002079 1 Small Business Commission Web PageResolutionPassedResolution urging the Small Business Commission ("SBC") and the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services (DTIS) to work together, in consultation with the City Attorney, to establish a section on the SBC's web page that would contain hyperlinks providing either direct or indirect access to the websites of companies offering free or discounted human resource, payroll and employee benefit services to non-profit organizations and small businesses, to investigate the possibility of charging fees to such companies for direct links from SBC's web page to their website ("hyperlink fees") and to ensure that any such web page section, and any hyperlink fees, would be established and updated in accordance with any existing or future city-wide web page or links policy.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002080 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending CBS for banishing the Dr. Laura television show to a 2:00 a.m. time slot.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002081 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending "Committing to Conscience" for its efforts to build a unified strategy to end the death penalty.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002082 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending SMMILE for distributing $265,000 in proceeds from the Folsom Street Fair 2000 to a variety of worthy community organizations.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002090 1 Needle Exchange EmergencyMotionPassedMotion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
002095 1 Parcel map, Mission BayMotionPassedMotion approving parcel map, Planned Development, Mission Bay (Blocks S26a and S28), an 8 lot subdivision project, being Phase 1 of a subdivision of Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 8721, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan and Plan Documents.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
002097 1 Final map of a 142 unit new residential condominium projectMotionPassedMotion approving final map of The Residences at the Four Seasons Hotel 747-767 Market Street, San Francisco, a Residential Highrise Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 126, Assessor's Block No. 3706, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
002098 1 Final map for a 7 unit condominium projectMotionPassedMotion approving final map of 6050 Geary Boulevard, a Commercial and Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 24, Assessor's Block No. 1456, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
002099 1 Final map for a 17-lot subdivision projectMotionPassedMotion approving final map of St. Francis Bay Condominiums, a 17-Lot Subdivision Project, being a merger and resubdivision of Lot 88 and a portion of Lot 90, Assessor's Block No. 4991, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
002100 1 Final map for a live/work condominium projectMotionPassedMotion approving final map of 85 Natoma Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 90, Assessor's Block No. 3721, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
002026 1 Extension of lease agreementResolutionPassedResolution urging UCSF to grant an extension of a lease agreement of property located at 1855 Folsom Street to AT&T Broadband to allow sufficient time to relocate to a new location.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
002026 1 Extension of lease agreementResolutionPassedResolution urging UCSF to grant an extension of a lease agreement of property located at 1855 Folsom Street to AT&T Broadband to allow sufficient time to relocate to a new location.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
002026 1 Extension of lease agreementResolutionPassedResolution urging UCSF to grant an extension of a lease agreement of property located at 1855 Folsom Street to AT&T Broadband to allow sufficient time to relocate to a new location.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001944 2 Government Funding, $89,000, Department of EnvironmentOrdinanceFiledOrdinance appropriating $89,000 from the General Fund Reserve for the Department of Environment to fund the community window on the cleanup of the Hunters Point Shipyard that serves as the central location for the community on information, cleanup and emergency alert, for fiscal year 2000-01.   Action details Not available
001861 2 Amendment to the India Basin Industrial Park Redevelopment Plan to modify use restrictions and parking and loading requirementsOrdinanceKilledOrdinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the India Basin Industrial Park Development Project Area (Ordinance No. 26-69, amended by Ordinance Nos. 474-86, 141-87 and 416-94) to modify the land use provisions and reduce the parking and loading requirements for Lot 23 of Assessor's Block 5203 within the Redevelopment Plan Area; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the Redevelopment Plan Amendment is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law.   Action details Not available
001951 2 Proposed Conflict of Interest Code AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article III, Chapter 1 of the San Francisco Campaign and Government Conduct Code by adding Sections 3.1-109, 3.1-242, 3.1-252, 3.1-268, 3.1-312 and 3.1-422, amending Sections 3.1-120, 3.1-150, 3.1-155, 3.1-170, 3.1-175, 3.1-190, 3.1-195, 3.1-205, 3.1-215, 3.1-230, 3.1-235, 3.1-245, 3.1-250, 3.1-270, 3.1-275, 3.1-280, 3.1-285, 3.1-310, 3.1-320, 3.1-335, 3.1-345, 3.1-350, 3.1-355, 3.1-365, 3.1-375, 3.1-395, 3.1-410, 3.1-430, 3.1-440, and 3.1-445, and repealing Sections 3.1-115, 3.1-125, 3.1-200, 3.1-225, 3.1-370, 3.1-380, and 3.1-385 to update the list of designated employees who must file financial disclosure statements and to modify the applicable disclosure requirements.   Action details Not available
002104 1 Inventory of City propertyOrdinancePassedOrdinance directing the Director of Property to create an inventory of City property that may be appropriate for temporary and occasional use by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.   Action details Not available
002105 1 Prohibiting mass release of balloonsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance adding Section 42C to Part II, Chapter VIII of the San Francisco Municipal Code to prohibit the mass release of balloons to the atmosphere in the City and County of San Francisco and to require sellers of gaseous helium for filling balloons and sellers of helium-filled balloons to post or provide notifications to purchasers of the contents of this Ordinance.   Action details Not available
002106 1 Urban Forestry CouncilOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 5 by adding Article XXIII to create an Urban Forestry Council and to delineate powers and duties for such Council.   Action details Not available
002107 1 Planning Code, dwelling units, conditional use approvalOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 253 that currently requires conditional use approval for residential construction over 40 feet in residential districts with height limits over 40 feet to add an exception for projects that include at least 12 percent affordable units; amending Section 304 to permit PUDs in the South of Market Base District and on lots of 10,000 square feet or larger throughout the city where otherwise permitted to add certain objectives to the standards for PUDs and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).   Action details Not available
002108 1 Planning Code, dwelling units, floor area and density ratiosOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Part II, Chapter II of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by amending Section 124 to eliminate floor area ratio limits for residential construction in certain C-3 Zoning Districts, amending Sections 215 and 216 to increase the maximum density ratio for dwelling units and group housing allowed in certain C and M Districts; and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(B).   Action details Not available
002096 1 Lease of property at 165 Capp Street for homeless drop in and referral centerResolutionPassedResolution authorizing a lease of real property at 165 Capp Street on behalf of the Department of Human Services.   Action details Not available
002109 1 Transit CoordinationResolutionFiledResolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to take the necessary steps to allow cross-jurisdictional transit to provide transportation linkage between downtown San Francisco and the Presidio and further urging the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to take a leadership role in coordinating this effort between the various entities in furtherance of the Commission's official duties.   Action details Not available
002112 1 Settlement of Claim, Pacific BellResolutionPassedResolution authorizing settlement of 14 claims against Pacific Bell in the amount of $825,000 for overcharges between September 1987 and February 1998.   Action details Not available
002113 1 Stop SignsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install stop signs on Rivera Street at its intersection with 17th Avenue to improve the traffic safety in the area and to install the stop signs within 30 days after the Mayor signs the legislation.   Action details Not available
002114 1 Gift AcceptanceResolutionPassedResolution accepting gifts valued at a total of $65,173.22 from various donors for use by the Department of Public Health.   Action details Not available
002115 1 Grant FundResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the City Administrator and the Director of the Department of the Environment to accept and expend $900,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Transportation Fund for Clean Air and authorizing the City Administrator and the Director of the Department of the Environment to execute agreements with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, whereby, the City would indemnify the District from claims resulting from the City's performance of said agreements.   Action details Not available
002103 1 Traffic Regulations, Various StreetsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH (Along Sidewalk Bulbouts) 3rd Street, west side, from Kirkwood Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from Kirkwood Avenue to 85 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from Kirkwood Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, west side, from LaSalle Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from LaSalle Avenue to 24 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from LaSalle Avenue to 85 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from LaSalle Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, west side, from McKinnon Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from McKinnon Avenue to 24 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from McKinnon Avenue to 24 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from McKinnon Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, west side, from Newcomb Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from Newcomb Avenue to 24 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from Newcomb Avenue to 24 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from Newcomb    Action details Not available
002116 1 Chris Robertson investigationResolutionPassedResolution urging the District Attorney and the San Francisco Police Department to expedite a full investigation of the death of Christopher Robertson.   Action details Not available
002117 1 Potrero Power Plant Citizens Advisory Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution extending the operating date of the Potrero Power Plant Citizens Advisory Task Force to October 31, 2001.   Action details Not available
002118 1 Divestment from BurmaResolutionPassedResolution urging the City Treasurer and the governing board of the City's pension and retirement system to divest the City's investment portfolio from companies investing in Burma except those whose sole business is in the fields of health care or media.   Action details Not available
002119 1 Brisbane Recycling Company Labor DisputeResolutionPassedResolution encouraging Brisbane Recycling Company Incorporated to immediately cease and desist from further violation of its employees rights and further urging Brisbane Recycling to reinstate with back pay, workers that had been wrongfully terminated as well as to honor its employees wishes to immediately commence negotiations with Operating Engineers Local 3.   Action details Not available
002120 1 Firearm safety licenseResolutionPassedResolution supporting Assembly Majority Leader Kevin Shelley's proposed measure which would require California's handgun owners to secure a firearm safety license.   Action details Not available
002121 1 Gift AcceptanceResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending a gift in place valued at approximately $300,000.00 from the Trust for Public Land to the Recreation and Park Department for Hans Schiller Plaza of the Visitacion Valley Greenway.   Action details Not available
002122 1 Balboa swimming pool fee waiverResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission to waive all fees to minors ages 17 and under for three years at the Balboa Swimming Pool.   Action details Not available
002123 1 St. Luke's Hospital and Sutter HealthResolutionKilledResolution supporting St. Luke's Hospital affiliation with Sutter Health.   Action details Not available
002124 1 Stop SignsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install stop signs in all directions at the intersection of Division Street, San Bruno, and 9th Street.   Action details Not available
002125 1 Turning Point AcademyResolutionFiledResolution acknowledging Turning Point Academy as an alternative source of academic and vocational education training for minors residing in California who have committed an offense.   Action details Not available
002126 1 Alternative Fuel BusesResolutionPassedResolution in support of an alternative fuel school buses resolution being considered by the Board of Education of the San Francisco Unified School District, requiring all school bus services contracted to or used by the San Francisco Unified School District be powered by a low emission alternative fuel such as natural gas, and urging the School Board to pass the resolution.   Action details Not available
002127 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution congratulating Riordan High School varsity football team on its win of the West Catholic Athletic League title.   Action details Not available
002128 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution thanking Diana Ming Chan and Clarence K. Chan for their generous contribution of $500,000.00 to the children of San Francisco and thanking their son, Harrison M. Leong, for adding $8,000.00 to the fund.   Action details Not available
002129 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Alpha Rams Omegas on their contributions to the Chinese community and celebrating their 50th anniversary.   Action details Not available
002130 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending retired Captain Thomas G. Dempsey on his retirement from the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Police Credit Union after 42 years of dedication to creating the San Francisco Police Credit Union, volunteering his time to expand the Credit Union, and guiding the San Francisco Credit Union to become an institution in the Sunset District.   Action details Not available
002131 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending G. Rhea Serpan, retiring president and CEO of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, for his distinguished service to San Francisco and its business community.   Action details Not available
002134 1 Short-term Airport Demand-Management SolutionsHearingFiledHearing to discuss methods of reducing delays at the Airport, including, but not limited to: (1) using technology such as the Approach Lighting System Sequence Flasher II, satellite based technology and the SOIA Localizer; (2) regional airport demand management, including proposed ferry service between SFO and Oakland Airports; (3) operational enhancements and systems management measures to increase efficiency of existing infrastructure; (4) efficient scheduling of flights.   Action details Not available
002135 1 Japantown Bowl Interior AlterationsHearingFiledHearing to ask Kintetsu Enterprises Co. to explain recent actions involving the alteration/demolishing of the Japantown Bowl interior, performed without a permit from the Department of Building Inspection.   Action details Not available
002136 1 Department of Public Health; San Francisco General HospitalHearingFiledHearing to consider the current financial status of San Francisco General Hospital and the Department of Public Health.   Action details Not available
002137 1 Drug treatment in lieu of jailHearingFiledHearing on District Attorney Terence Hallinan's plan for Proposition 38 funds (drug treatment in lieu of jailing), specifically seeking a detailed and comprehensive plan from the District Attorney, including possible locations throughout the City as well as the agencies being considered to administer drug treatment. This plan should also incorporate cultural, ethnic, and age considerations.   Action details Not available
002138 1 1999 Housing InventoryHearingFiledHearing to consider the Planning Department's 1999 Housing Inventory to determine whether the list includes live/work projects which have opened as office buildings.   Action details Not available
002139 1 Golden Gate National Recreation AreaHearingFiledHearing to consider the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission's proposal to ban off-leash use for dogs in all areas of the GGNRA.   Action details Not available
002140 1 Transbay Survey AreaHearingFiledHearing to review the status of the Redevelopment Agency's assessment of the Transbay Survey Area to determine the feasibility of a Redevelopment project designation.   Action details Not available
002111 1 Special election for Municipal Utility District petitionMotionPassedMotion calling and providing for a Special Election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco and the City of Brisbane on Tuesday, November 6, 2001, for the purpose of submitting to the voters a proposal to form a Municipal Utility District for the City and County of San Francisco and the City of Brisbane, to be known as the "San Francisco-Brisbane Municipal Utility District"; consolidating the Special Election with the General Municipal Election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on November 6, 2001.   Action details Not available
002110 1 Municipal Utility District WardsMotionNew BusinessMotion establishing wards for proposed Municipal Utility District Election.   Action details Not available
002141 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to study demand management strategies of major airports and assess which strategies could be used in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
001795 1 Approving contract for electric service at Treasure IslandOrdinanceFiledOrdinance approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the United States, through the Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration, for the delivery of low cost electric power for use at Treasure Island on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 001795; approving indemnifying and holding harmless the United States against claims arising from the activities of the City under the contract; and waiving requirement of Section 21.35 of the San Francisco Administrative Code that every contract contain a statement regarding liability of claimants for submitting false claims; and waiving requirement of Section 21.19 of the San Francisco Administrative Code that every contract contain a statement regarding guaranteed maximum costs.   Action details Not available
001796 1 Creating a Special Assistant XVI position at the Board of Appeals, while Director is on medical leaveOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $73,364 from the General Fund Reserve to fund the salary and fringe benefits of a Special Assistant XVI at the Board of Appeals, while Director is on medical leave and operating expenses, and amending Annual Salary Ordinance for fiscal year 2000-01; placing $36,682 on reserve.   Action details Not available
001797 1 Public Employment, Board of AppealsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 181-00 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 2000/01) reflecting the creation of one position at the Board of Appeals.   Action details Not available
001798 1 Extension of Sunset Clause - Utilization of Bid/RFP process for awarding of Parking Authority lease and management contractsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 17.11(a) of the San Francisco Administrative Code to extend the authorization of the Parking Authority to utilize a Bid/RFP process for the awarding of all leases and management agreements for the use or operation of parking facilities.   Action details Not available
002087 1 Fund litigation and mediation expenses for VIACOM, AT&T, and TCI appeals for the Assessor’s OfficeOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $471,593 of the General Reserve to fund the litigation and mediation expenses associated with the VIACOM, AT&T, and TCI appeals for the Assessor’s Office for fiscal year 2000-01.   Action details Not available
001584 1 Grant funds for viral hepatitis prevention integrationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Epidemiology and Disease Control, to accept retroactively and expend grant funds of $174,841 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to integrate viral hepatitis prevention into existing prevention services using a multi-infection prevention approach, and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; providing for ratification of action previously taken.   Action details Not available
001585 1 Police Department law enforcement trainingResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute an agreement with the State of California to obtain funding in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for driving and use of force training simulators.   Action details Not available
002093 1 Grant from the Federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to assist HIV infected urban poorResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Substance Abuse Services and Housing and Urban Health, to accept retroactively and expend first year grant funds of $496,520 from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) for Action Point-II HIV Treatment Capacity Expansion and to enter into an agreement which includes a rights in data clause, for the use of these funds; providing for ratification of action previously taken.   Action details Not available