Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/26/2001 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
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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010314 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County of San Francisco against Main Street California dba TGI Friday's for $1,300,000.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
010353 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation of San Mateo County Transit District against City and County of San Francisco for $18,638,562 plus interest.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
010354 1 Settlement of litigation involving the condemnation by SamTrans and BART of the City's water pipeline easement for the BART SFO extensionOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation of San Mateo County Transit District against City and County of San Francisco by an exchange of easements and the relocation of the City's water pipeline.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
010367 1 MOU Amendment No. 1 - Carpenters, Local Union No. 22OrdinancePassedOrdinance implementing Amendment No. 1 to the 1997-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the Carpenters, Local Union No. 22 and the City and County of San Francisco by appending the following list of past practices pursuant to Article VI.C. of the Memorandum of Understanding.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
010436 1 Federal grant for District Attorney's "Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution" ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution" and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints.ADOPTEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
010355 1 Lease Amendment, 1650 Mission StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing an amendment to lease real property at 1650 Mission Street for the Department of Aging and Adult Services.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010207 2 State grant for continuation of the Public Library's Access News Program for blind and sight impaired patronsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing rectroactively, San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant of $25,000 from California State Library, Public Library Projects for Access News Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001389 4 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing David Parker and David Lee Crosby, terms ending December 31, 2002, and Julie Pasadas, term ending June 30, 2003, to the Delinquency Prevention Commission; waiving residency requirement.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010213 3 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Jerry Rogers, term expiring August 20, 2003, to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
002067 3 Library Fines and FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.21-2 to authorize the Library Commission to charge certain fines and fees for the use of library materials and services and ratifying prior fines and fees.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
010141 2 Post Non-Discrimination NoticeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 3303 of the San Francisco Police Code to require employers to post a non-discrimination in employment notice created and distributed by the Human Rights Commission.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
010357 2 Liquor License Transfer, 22 Peace Plaza, #160ResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance and transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license from 1790 Post Street to 22 Peace Plaza #160, District 5, to Akira Abe for "M's Projects, Inc." 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010370 2 Appropriation, Aging and Adult ServicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $1,000,000 for senior program needs and $1,000,000 for infrastructure needs identified by Aging and Adult Services needs assessment survey for fiscal year 2000-01; placing $2,000,000 on reserve.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
010372 2 Treasure Island Cooperative AgreementResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into the 13th Modification to the Cooperative Agreement with the Navy to extend the Cooperative Agreement to September 30, 2001 for an additional amount of Navy reimbursement in the amount of $145,000.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010145 1 Sublease of Treasure Island Brig Facility for Sheriff's DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution approving a sublease, retroactive to July 1, 2000, between the City and County of San Francisco (The "City") and the Treasure Island Development Authority (The "Authority") for certain property on Treasure Island commonly known as the Brig (Buildings 670 and 671) located at the corner of 13th and M Streets on Treasure Island, for an annual rent not to exceed $250,000 per year.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
010440 2 Increase of Services of the Budget Analyst for fiscal year 2000-2001MotionPassedMotion amending the Agreement for Professional Budget Analyst Services between the City and County of San Francisco and Stanton W. Jones and Associates/Debra A. Newman/Rodriguez, Perez, Delgado & Company Certified Public Accountants/Harvey M. Rose Accountancy Corporation Certified Public Accountants/Louie & Wong LLP Certified Public Accountants - ("A Joint Venture"), to increase the level of service for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 by $218,208.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
002054 1 Granting sidewalk encroachment permit to Turner Construction Company during construction operations at 560 Mission StreetResolutionPassedResolution granting revocable permission to Turner Construction Company to temporarily close and occupy a portion of the sidewalk and parking lane on the easterly side of Anthony Street, between Mission and Jessie Streets, and a portion of the street area on the southerly side of Jessie Street, during construction operations at 560 Mission Street (Block 3708, Lots 15, 17 and 18).ADOPTEDPass 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.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
001189 3 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Emi Gusukuma, Vram Kourmajian, and Phu Nguyen, terms expiring June 6, 2001, and Vera Haile, term expiring June 6, 2002, to the Immigrant Rights Commission; waiving residency requirement.DIVIDED  Action details Not available
001189 4 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Emi Gusukuma, Vram Kourmajian, and Phu Nguyen, terms expiring June 6, 2001, and Vera Haile, term expiring June 6, 2002, to the Immigrant Rights Commission; waiving residency requirement.ADOPTED AS DIVIDEDPass Action details Not available
010525 1 AppointmentResolutionFiledResolution appointing Jeffrey Chen, term ending June 6, 2002, to the Immigrant Rights Commission.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
010405 1 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Supervisor Chris Daly, indefinite term, to the Children and Families Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010243 2 Rules of Order AmendmentMotionPassedMotion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco to establish a new process for the Board's consideration of Mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals, and the Public Utilities Commission, the new process requiring that the Clerk of the Board prepare and submit for Board consideration for each such appointment a motion supporting the appointment, a motion rejecting the appointment, and a motion taking no position on the appointment.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
010243 3 Rules of Order AmendmentMotionPassedMotion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco to establish a new process for the Board's consideration of Mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals, and the Public Utilities Commission, the new process requiring that the Clerk of the Board prepare and submit for Board consideration for each such appointment a motion supporting the appointment, a motion rejecting the appointment, and a motion taking no position on the appointment.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
010478 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution congratulating Dr. John Tsu for being awarded the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging's Lifetime Achievement Award for Advocacy, and proclaiming April 3, 2001 "Dr. John Tsu Day" in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010494 1 AB 1058, Greenhouse Gas EmissionsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Governor and State Legislature to support AB 1058 which would require the California Air Resources Board to formulate and implement a program for reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light-duty trucks within twelve months of the date of enrollment.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010495 1 Phelan Avenue Pedestrian SafetyResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic to continue its efforts to improve pedestrian safety along Phelan Avenue by continuing to work with Archbishop Riordan High School and City College of San Francisco on further pedestrian safety improvements.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010496 1 Extension of Planning Commission Review PeriodResolutionPassedResolution extending the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on proposed ordinances to amend the Planning Code to create the Glen Park Special Use District.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010497 1 SB10, Safe Routes to School BillResolutionPassedResolution urging State Senators John Burton and Jackie Speier to support State Senate Bill SB10, the Safe Routes to School Bill.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010498 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending lesbian activist, artist, writer and outreach worker, Delphine Brody.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010499 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution congratulating Seven Tepees Youth Program for its outstanding commitment to inner city youth.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010475 1 Meeting ScheduleMotionPassedMotion calling a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors for Monday, April 2, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. to consider matters, which normally would be considered at the regular meeting of April 2, 2001 at 2:00 p.m., and cancelling the regular meeting of April 2.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
010509 1 Budget Town Hall MeetingsMotionPassedMotion urging the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to coordinate with interested members of the Board of Supervisors, the Budget Analyst, the Mayor's Office, the Chair of the Finance Committee and all City Departments to create District Town Hall Budget Meetings that allow citizens of San Francisco greater input into this year's budget process.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
010510 1 Extend Time for NegotiationsMotionPassedMotion extending time for negotiations pursuant to Charter Section 11.100.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
010511 1 Needle ExchangeMotionPassedMotion 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
010482 1 Davis StreetResolutionPassedResolution strongly urging the Department of Public Works to delay the commencement of the construction project related to the opening of Davis Street until which time City, State and Federal agencies responsible for funding the Mid-Embarcadero Roadway Project determine whether Davis Street can be deleted as a phase of the Embarcadero Roadway Project or replaced with an alternative project.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
010482 1 Davis StreetResolutionPassedResolution strongly urging the Department of Public Works to delay the commencement of the construction project related to the opening of Davis Street until which time City, State and Federal agencies responsible for funding the Mid-Embarcadero Roadway Project determine whether Davis Street can be deleted as a phase of the Embarcadero Roadway Project or replaced with an alternative project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010399 1 Final Map for a 16 Unit Live/Work Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 128 Morris Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 50, Assessor's Block No. 3778, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
010399 1 Final Map for a 16 Unit Live/Work Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 128 Morris Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 50, Assessor's Block No. 3778, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
010480 1 Planning Department AuditMotionFiledMotion requesting that a management audit of the Planning Department be added to the audit workplan, be given priority on this workplan, and be conducted at the earliest juncture.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
010480 1 Planning Department AuditMotionFiledMotion requesting that a management audit of the Planning Department be added to the audit workplan, be given priority on this workplan, and be conducted at the earliest juncture.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
010481 1 Amending proposed schedule of management audits of City and County DepartmentsMotionFiledMotion amending proposed schedule of management audits to be conducted of programs of City and County Departments by the Budget Analyst.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
010481 1 Amending proposed schedule of management audits of City and County DepartmentsMotionFiledMotion amending proposed schedule of management audits to be conducted of programs of City and County Departments by the Budget Analyst.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
010486 1 Final Map for a 10 Unit Live/Work Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 699 Pennsylvania Avenue, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 2, Assessor's Block No. 4104, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
010486 1 Final Map for a 10 Unit Live/Work Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 699 Pennsylvania Avenue, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 2, Assessor's Block No. 4104, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
010487 2 Double ParkingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Traffic Code Section 53 to extend the ordinance to October 31, 2001.   Action details Not available
010526 1 Single Room Occupancy Visitor PolicyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Police Code by adding a new Section 919.1 to prohibit charges for visitors to guests and occupants of Residential Hotels, and to prohibit operators from restricting visitors to guests and occupants of Residential Hotels except in accordance with a Residential Hotel Visitor Policy approved by the Single Room Occupancy Safety and Stabilization Task Force; amending Administrative Code Sections 37.9(a)(1) and (2) to provide that a Residential Hotel occupant's failure to pay a charge prohibited by Police Code Section 919.1 shall not constitute non-payment of rent or violation of a condition or obligation of tenancy; and amending the Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 41D to authorize the Single Room Occupancy Safety and Stabilization Task Force to establish criteria for, and to approve Residential Hotel Visitor Policies.   Action details Not available
010527 1 Establishment of Housing CommissionOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Chapter 2 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Article III thereto; establishing a Housing Commission pursuant to Section 34291 of the California Health and Safety Code to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors; establishing the qualifications and terms for members; and establishing the powers and duties of the Commission.   Action details Not available
010529 1 Cesar Chavez City HolidayOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 16, Article 1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 16.5 to create an official holiday for March 31st, the birthday of Cesar Chavez.   Action details Not available
010528 1 Redefine Live/Work as Loft Housing and Classify them as Residential UsesOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the Planning Code by amending Sections 102.7 and 102.13 to redefine "live/work" units as "loft housing" and classify them as residential uses, by repealing Section 233 (Live/Work Units), and by adding new Section 232 (Loft Housing) that subjects loft housing to both existing live/work controls and also to additional controls that permit loft housing where housing is permitted, require a conditional use where housing requires a conditional use and require a conditional use where live/work is currently permitted, that require the loft housing unit to be the primary residence of at least one of the occupants, that provide there will be no accessory use limitations or restrictions on the nature of work which could be performed in the unit (with some exceptions) and no requirement that any of the occupants work in the unit, that require loft housing to comply with existing inclusionary housing policies, that set density limits for loft housing projects, that authorize the Planning Commission to permit additional height up to 20 feet within the South of Market Residentia   Action details Not available
010530 1 Children's Internet Protection ActResolutionFiledResolution urging the School District and Library Commission to comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act.   Action details Not available
010531 1 Board of Supervisors as Governing BodyResolutionFiledResolution rescinding that portion of Resolution No. 3874 requesting the Mayor to appoint commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco, and declaring the Board of Supervisors to be the Commissioners of the Housing Authority.   Action details Not available
010532 1 Bicycle Transit Improvements at Cesar ChavezResolutionPassedResolution approving the Cooperative Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the State of California Department of Transportation concerning the construction and financing of a bicycle overcrossing and at-grade pedestrian/bicycle path widening on Highway 101 at Cesar Chavez Street in San Francisco and directing and ratifying certain actions in connection with this Resolution.   Action details Not available
010533 1 Live/Work Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution establishing a Live/Work Task Force to develop recommendations for consideration by the Board of Supervisors as to City policy on live/work development and related issues, establishing the membership of the Task Force and method of appointment of its members, directing the Task Force to establish its rules of operation including receiving testimony from the public on issues related to live/work development and proposed recommendations, directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to provide such staff support as may be necessary to comply with the Sunshine Ordinance, urging the Task Force to report back to the Board of Supervisors by May 31, 2001 and providing that the Task Force shall sunset its operations as June 31, 2001.   Action details Not available
010534 1 AB 869, Arts and Education, Public SchoolsResolutionPassedResolution supporting Assembly Bill 869 strengthening arts and education in California's Public Schools.   Action details Not available
010535 1 Caltrain Bike StationResolutionPassedResolution encouraging the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) to accept and expend funds to construct a bike station at Caltrain's 4th and King Streets station; and urging the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic and the San Francisco Department of the Environment to investigate all potential funding sources for operating expenses and to support the successful launch of a bike station operation.   Action details Not available
010536 1 Business tax litigation funds for San Francisco youthResolutionFiledResolution requesting that businesses included in the settlement of the "Business Tax Litigation" spend settlement monies, other than those needed to pay for legal fees, on programs for San Francisco youth.   Action details Not available
010537 1 Million Mom MarchResolutionPassedResolution in support of the Million Mom March working toward sensible gun laws in the United States.   Action details Not available
010538 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending The Arc San Francisco on its grand opening of its affordable housing and senior services center at 416 Bay Street.   Action details Not available
010539 1 State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor's Criminal Justice Council (MCJC) to accept and expend funds in the amount of $2,831,068 from the State Board of Corrections, from funds made available under Assembly Bill 1913 - known as the Schiff-Cardenas Crime Prevention Act of 2000 (CPA 2000), for programs and approaches that have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing delinquency, as amended by the Board.   Action details Not available
010540 1 Vacancy in an Elective OfficeCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Fifth Draft) to repeal Sections 2.102 and 6.107, to amend Sections 3.102, 8.100 and 8.101, and to add Section 13.101.5 to shorten the period following a vacancy in an elective office before there is an election to fill the unexpired term.   Action details Not available
010541 1 Branch Library Construction/Affordable Housing PartnershipsHearingFiledHearing to consider plans to renovate branch libraries, and assess the feasibility of adding affordable rental and limited-equity housing.   Action details Not available
010542 1 Information Technology and Temporary WorkersHearingFiledHearing to study the report of the Legislative Analysts on Information Technology and Temporary Workers.   Action details Not available
010543 1 Civil Grand Jury, Film and Video Arts CommissionHearingFiledHearing to consider the Civil Grand Jury report on Film and Video Arts Commission activities specifically: (1) the disposition of funds in the Film Special Production Fund; (2) program or other proactive measure taken in fulfillment of the City's long-term goal regarding the expansion of the San Francisco film industry; (3) qualifications of prospective commissioners; (4) delegation of neighborhood liaison functions to the film companies.   Action details Not available
010544 1 Police and Sheriff Sensitivity TrainingHearingFiledHearing to consider cost and feasibility of expanding the police and sheriff's sensitivity training programs for interaction with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities with a mandate for training all members of both Departments, not just new recruits.   Action details Not available
010545 1 Potrero Hill Power PlantHearingFiledHearing to consider briefing and policy recommendations from the Board's Potrero Hill Power Plant Task Force and to examine its broader energy policy, including the proposed power plant at the Airport, the Hunters Point Power Plant, public power, and a broader City energy plan.   Action details Not available
010547 1 Update to Housing and Residence ElementHearingFiledHearing on the preparation by the Planning Department of update to San Francisco's housing/residence element required to be completed this year under state law, as well as efforts which have been undertaken to implement the City's existing housing/residence element.   Action details Not available
010524 1 Department of Public HealthInquiryFiledState of the City's Health Report from Director, Department of Public Health.   Action details Not available
010476 1 Parking regulations, commercial vehicle with a gross weight in excess of 10,000 poundsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Traffic Code by amending Sections 63 and 63(a) thereof, relating to commercial vehicle parking in certain use districts.   Action details Not available
010472 1 Extension of real property lease at 575 Polk StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing exercise of option regarding an extension of a real property lease at 575 Polk Street, on behalf of the Superior Court of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
010473 1 Acquisition of noise easements for insulation of four religious assembly buildings and one skilled-nursing facilityResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the acquisition of 5 noise easements for properties located in the City of San Bruno.   Action details Not available
010474 1 Settlement of ClaimResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Kathleen Kuda against San Francisco for $87,500; claim was filed on November 3, 2000; additional material term of said settlement is the signing of a release of CF liability against the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
010477 1 Federal grant for the Light Rail Street Resurfacing ProjectResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,342,000 in Federal Revenue-Aligned Budget Authority (RABA) funds with required local matching funds of $303,431 for the 3rd Street Light Rail Street Resurfacing Project.   Action details Not available
010479 1 Grant funds for Traffic Collision Records Management SystemResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Parking and Traffic to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $60,000 from the State of California-Office of Traffic Safety for implementation of a comprehensive traffic collision records management system.   Action details Not available