Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/14/2001 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
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010105 3 Geographic Information System Data License FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.40 to ratify all fees previously collected by the City under the City's Geographic Information System ("GIS") data license agreements, entered into since July 1, 1998, and before the effective date of this ordinance.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
010588 2 Appropriation, funding for Geographic Data Services ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $37,600 of Geographic Information System License Fee Revenues for the development and administration of the Geographic Data Services Program for the Department of Public Works for fiscal year 2000-01.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
010487 3 Double ParkingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Traffic Code Section 53 to extend the ordinance to October 31, 2001.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
010485 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Anthony Wagner, Anthony Nicco, Walter Park, Linda Samsom, Donna Calame, Alicia Duke, Bruce Allison, Dorothy Kerr, Ruth Miller, Abby Kovalsky, Benson Nadel, Walter DeVaughn, Penney Mitchell, Daniel Martin, Ronald Smith, Sarah Lee, Cecilia London, and Margine Sako, indefinite term, to the Hospital and Nursing Home Discharge Planning Task Force; waiving residency requirement.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010659 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Marjorie Ann Williams, term endind April 27, 2003, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010772 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Nino Parker, term ending December 31, 2003, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
001783 2 Release of Reserve Funds, San Francisco Apartment Association (Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget)MotionPassedMotion releasing $100,000 placed on Board of Supervisors reserve for the legal assistance to property owners of limited means program.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
001783 3 Release of Reserve Funds, San Francisco Apartment Association (Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget)MotionPassedMotion releasing $100,000 placed on Board of Supervisors reserve for the legal assistance to property owners of limited means program.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
010520 2 Appropriation, funding the land use and environmental reviews in South of Market and Mission District and neighborhood planning in Balboa ParkOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $1,900,000 from surplus Planning Department fee revenue to fund land use studies and environmental reviews in South of Market (SOMA) and Mission District areas, neighborhood planning measures in Balboa Park, computer aided architectural presentations of large developments; for the Planning Commission for fiscal year 2000-2001, placing $585,000 on reserve.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
010677 2 Appropriation, Office of Contract AdministrationOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $129,667 from the Wage and Health Care Accessibility Reserve to fund salaries, fringe benefits, materials and supplies, and professional services for the Office of Contract Administration fiscal year 2000-2001.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
010678 2 Public EmploymentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 181-00 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 2000/01) reflecting the creation of seven new positions in Administrative Services, Office of Contract Administration.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
010686 1 Lease amendment, Theatre Bay AreaResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing a First Amendment to Lease with Theatre Bay Area, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, related to certain ticket kiosk premises located on Union Square, San Francisco, allowing for the lessee to vacate the original ticket kiosk premises, relocate temporarily to other premises and consent to the demolition of the original kiosk improvements; and authorizing and ratifying the execution and delivery by the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department of the First Amendment and any related documents, and the taking of such actions by said General Manager as may be necessary in furtherance of this resolution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010723 1 Branch Library General Obligation Bond IssuanceResolutionPassedResolution providing for the issuance of not to exceed $105,865,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Branch Library Facilities Improvement Bonds, 2000); authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said Bonds; providing for the levy of a tax to pay the principal and interest thereof; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said Bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010724 1 Branch Library General Obligation Bond SaleResolutionPassedResolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $17,665,000 City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Branch Library Facilities Improvement Bonds, 2000) Series 2001E; prescribing the form and terms of said Bonds, authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said Bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said Bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said Bonds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010269 2 Nuisance Code RevisionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 37, 92, 283, 585, 596, 598, 599, 600, 605, 607, 608, and 1604; adding Sections 580, 581, 582, 614, 615, and 616; and deleting Sections 93 to 97.6, inclusive and 606 of the San Francisco Health Code consolidating various provisions that set forth conditions that constitute a public nuisance and to declare the presence of mold and mildew and lead hazards as public nuisances; clarifying the requirements regarding the maintenance of small animals, poultry and game birds in residential districts; authorizing the Department of Public Health to recover administrative costs incurred in pursuing an abatement action as authorized by Government Code Section 25845; and establishing an administrative enforcement process for the abatement of nuisances; and increasing the minimum criminal penalties from $25 to $100 and the maximum criminal penalties from $250 to $1000 for non-compliance with a Director's Order.CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
010456 3 Interim Controls, Internet Services ExchangesResolutionPassedResolution imposing interim zoning controls defining internet services exchanges, including internet services exchanges within the utility installation use category, establishing a requirement for a conditional use authorization for internet services exchanges in commercial and industrial zones, including without limitation, the C-1, C-2, C-3-G, C-3-S, C-M, M-1, M-2, SLI and SSO zones exclusive of lots under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Port Commission or in a redevelopment project area with an adopted redevelopment plan under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commission up to a six month period and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
010456 4 Interim Controls, Internet Services ExchangesResolutionPassedResolution imposing interim zoning controls defining internet services exchanges, including internet services exchanges within the utility installation use category, establishing a requirement for a conditional use authorization for internet services exchanges in commercial and industrial zones, including without limitation, the C-1, C-2, C-3-G, C-3-S, C-M, M-1, M-2, SLI and SSO zones exclusive of lots under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Port Commission or in a redevelopment project area with an adopted redevelopment plan under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commission up to a six month period and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
010737 2 Esprit ParkResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the acceptance of Esprit Park under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Department pursuant to an owner participation agreement in the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco and Esprit De Corp and stating that it is the policy of the Board of Supervisors not to use affordable housing mitigation funds to acquire open space.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010714 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing James Meko, Eric Quezada, Janet Carpinelli, Jamie Rossi, Stanley Warren, Tom Radulovich, Carlos Romero, Robert Haaland, Debra Walker, and Michael Strausz, terms ending June 30, 2001, to the Live/Work Task Force; residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010879 1 AppointmentsMotionKilledMotion appointing James Meko, Eric Quezada, Janet Carpinelli, Jamie Rossi, Stanley Warren, Tom Radulovich, Carlos Romero, Robert Haaland, Debra Walker, and Michael Strausz, terms ending June 30, 2001, to the Live/Work Task Force; residency requirement waived.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
002092 1 Public HearingHearingFiledHearing to consider proposed Ordinance 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 use restrictions 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 the City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment law.CONTINUEDPass 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.CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
010359 1 Public Hearing - Street Vacation Order, Mid-Embarcadero Roadway ProjectHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of the Embarcadero and Folsom Streets between Howard and Harrison Streets in connection with the Mid-Embarcadero Roadway Project; establishing conditions for the effectiveness of the vacation; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1 and the applicable Redevelopment Plan Area; ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of the ordinance. ..comment (Pursuant to Resolution 290-01 adopted by the Board of Supervisors.)HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
010362 1 Ordering Street Vacation, Mid-Embarcadero Roadway ProjectOrdinancePassedOrdinance ordering the vacation of portions of the Embarcadero and Folsom Streets between Howard and Harrison Streets in connection with the Mid-Embarcadero Roadway Project; establishing conditions for the effectiveness of the vacation; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1 and the applicable Redevelopment Plan Area; ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of the ordinance.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
010271 3 Conditional Use Appeal ProcedureOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 3 of the Planning Code by amending Section 308.1 to authorize five members of the Board of Supervisors to subscribe to a Conditional Use Appeal as an alternative to obtaining the signatures of 20% of the property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. Providing for the new procedure to be applicable to decisions made by the Planning Commission on or after February 2, 2001 and providing that the code amendments made by this ordinance shall be repealed automatically upon the effective date of legislation that would provide residential and commercial tenants with the right to appeal a conditional use decision to the Board of Supervisors that is equivalent to that afforded to property owners.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
010271 4 Conditional Use Appeal ProcedureOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 3 of the Planning Code by amending Section 308.1 to authorize five members of the Board of Supervisors to subscribe to a Conditional Use Appeal as an alternative to obtaining the signatures of 20% of the property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. Providing for the new procedure to be applicable to decisions made by the Planning Commission on or after February 2, 2001 and providing that the code amendments made by this ordinance shall be repealed automatically upon the effective date of legislation that would provide residential and commercial tenants with the right to appeal a conditional use decision to the Board of Supervisors that is equivalent to that afforded to property owners.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
010226 2 Tenancies In CommonOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code by amending Sections 1302, 1308, 1388, and 1396, and by adding Section 1316, to prohibit tenancies-in-common where an exclusive right of occupancy exists but is not specified in the deed, to amend the annual condominium conversion requirements pertaining to tenants and owner occupants, to amend the definition of tenant, to exempt certain tenancies-in-common from the annual limit on condominium conversions, to create a special lottery process for purchasing tenants; and to amend other definitions to implement these measures.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
010849 1 Prisoners with HIVResolutionPassedResolution urging the City Attorney to join the statewide injunction filed in U.S. District Court, San Francisco, by nine plaintiffs represented by Donald Specter of the Prison Law Office against the California State Corrections Department regarding insufficient treatment of prisoners with HIV.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010850 1 Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionResolutionPassedResolution calling on the City Attorney to prosecute a lawsuit against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking enforcement of the provisions of the Federal Power Act requiring that prices for energy be set at "reasonable" rates.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010851 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution declaring Sunday, May 20, 2001 "Bay to Breakers Day" in honor of the San Francisco Examiner Bay to Breakers organizers and participants for their 90 year contribution to San Francisco culture, athletics and charity.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010852 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Hands on San Francisco for the success of its 3rd Annual Hands at Work Day held on May 5th, 2001 in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010853 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 2001 as "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010854 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Kaan Y. Chin of the San Francisco Fire Department's Public Education Section, for his outstanding effort and commitment to promoting fire safety in low-income neighborhoods of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010855 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the California State Automobile Association's Employee Volunteer Program for its commitment to community services, and for being awarded the 2001 Corporate Volunteer Award from the Volunteer Center of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010865 1 Vacancy Notification for S.F. Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task ForcesResolutionPassedResolution requesting the City Library to send the "Annual Listing of Active Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces and Requirement of Membership," the "Annual Listing of Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces with Seats That Have A Term Expiring," and all other vacancy notices to every branch library in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
010861 1 Committee of the Whole - Electric Power GenerationMotionPassedMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole to consider an ordinance adopting City policy regarding the construction of new electric power generation capacity in southeast San Francisco, to be held on May 21, 2001 at 3:00 p.m.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
010871 1 Final Map for a 226 Unit Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of Avalon Towers By The Bay, (388 Beale Street), a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 91, Assessor's Block No. 3747, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
010839 1 Affordable Housing BondsResolutionPassedResolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the financing of (1) the development of housing affordable to low-income households in the City and County of San Francisco and (2) downpayment assistance to low and moderate income first-time homebuyers and all other aspects necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes, that the estimated cost of $200,000,000 is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City and County and will require the incurring of a bonded indebtedness; finding the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and with the general plan consistency requirement of Administrative Code Section 2A.53.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
010839 1 Affordable Housing BondsResolutionPassedResolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the financing of (1) the development of housing affordable to low-income households in the City and County of San Francisco and (2) downpayment assistance to low and moderate income first-time homebuyers and all other aspects necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes, that the estimated cost of $200,000,000 is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City and County and will require the incurring of a bonded indebtedness; finding the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and with the general plan consistency requirement of Administrative Code Section 2A.53.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
010870 1 Committee of the Whole - Tenancies in CommonMotionKilledMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole to consider legislation regarding Tenancies in Common, to be held on May 21, 2001 at 3:00 PM.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
010870 1 Committee of the Whole - Tenancies in CommonMotionKilledMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole to consider legislation regarding Tenancies in Common, to be held on May 21, 2001 at 3:00 PM.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
010911 1 Off Site Special Rules Committee MeetingMotionPassedMotion scheduling a special meeting of the Rules Committee to be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at the Horace Mann Academic Middle School, 3351 Twenty-Third Street, Auditorium in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco at 7:00 p.m.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
010848 2 Health Plan Benefits - ContractorsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 12Q, encompassing Sections 12Q.1 through 12Q.11, to require contractors that provide services to the City or enter into certain leases with the City, and certain subcontractors, subtenants and parties providing services to tenants and subtenants on City property, with respect to covered employees, to offer health plan benefits to employees, to make payments to the City for use by the Department of Public Health, to make payments directly to employees under limited circumstances, or to participate in a health benefits program developed by the Director of Health.   Action details Not available
010846 2 Administrative Code Amendment, Banking ServicesOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code to add a new Chapter 12R requiring the inclusion in agreements for banking services between the City and County of San Francisco and banks of a provision requiring the banks to cash public assistance checks without charge, regardless of whether the payee maintains an account at such bank, if the bank negotiates drafts as part of their regular banking services for its customers.   Action details Not available
010883 1 Bicycle LaneOrdinancePassedOrdinance establishing a permanent bicycle lane on Arguello Boulevard beginning at Fulton Street and ending at Jackson Street.   Action details Not available
010884 1 Appropriation, Educational Program for Waterfront KidsOrdinanceKilledOrdinance appropriating $150,000 to fund a Marina Waterfront Educational Program for San Francisco youth administered by the Recreation and Park Department, for fiscal year 2000-01.   Action details Not available
010885 1 Parking MetersOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Section 201 requiring that all parking meters display a telephone number where broken parking meters can be reported to the Department of Parking and Traffic or parking meters with inaccurate measuring devices can be reported to the Department of Consumer Assurance.   Action details Not available
010887 1 Human Health and Environment Protections for New Electric GenerationOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting minimum requirements for the protection of human health and the environment for any proposal for new electric generation at the Potrero Power Plant in Southeast San Francisco; and requiring all City officials and departments to advocate these requirements, and greater protections, in regulatory proceedings and negotiations regarding the proposal to build a new power plant at the site of the existing Potrero Power Plant; and requiring approval of the Board of Supervisors for an agreement by City officials or departments for new electric generation in southeast San Francisco.   Action details Not available
010891 1 Tenant Home Ownership; Condominium Type Ownership StructuresOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code by amending Sections 1302, 1308, 1359, 1388, 1396, and 1396.1 and by adding Section 1316, to provide tenant home ownership and to regulate the formation of certain condominium-type ownership structures where an exclusive right of occupancy exists but is not specified in the deed, to amend the annual condominium conversion requirements pertaining to tenants and owner occupants, to amend the definition of tenant, to exempt certain tenancies-in-common from the annual limit on condominium conversions, to create a special lottery process for purchasing tenants, to create an exemption from the lottery for two unit buildings where at least one unit has been owner occupied for one year prior to application for conversion, to create a pool of 200 conversions with restrictions on resale price in the condominium lottery specifically for purchasing tenants of median income or less, to increase the conversion limit to 200 units and 200 units with restrictions on resale price and to make these limits permanent, and to add and amend other defini   Action details Not available
010901 1 Housing Developments Special Election, Affordable Housing BondsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 6, 2001, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County of San Francisco a proposition to incur the following bonded debt of the City and County: Two Hundred Million Dollars ($200,000,000) to finance and/or lease low-income housing and to provide down-payment assistance to low and moderate first-time homebuyers; finding that the estimated costs of such proposed projects are and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest thereof; prescribing notice to be given of such election; co   Action details Not available
010888 1 Pedestrian Safety and Street ResurfacingResolutionPassedResolution establishing a Pedestrian Safety and Street Resurfacing Working Group to review existing and projected capital needs related to the backlog of pedestrian safety, disability access, bicycle safety, street resurfacing and school area safety projects; establishing the membership, staffing and scope of work for the Working Group; and establishing August 1, 2001 as the date the Working Group will provide its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority regarding existing and potential funding sources, including a potential General Obligation bond issue, that are most appropriate to meet these capital needs.   Action details Not available
010889 1 2001 Homeless Continuum of Care PlanResolutionPassedResolution declaring the policy that the Continuum of Care Plan 2001-2006 is the City and County of San Francisco's official homeless policy document governing the development of an integrated, effective and coordinated system of health care, housing, employment and support services to end homelessness.   Action details Not available
010890 1 City Attorney enforcement of Live/Work OrdinanceResolutionPassedResolution calling on the City Attorney to enforce the provisions of the Live/Work ordinance requiring that occupants of Live/Work units actually reside in those units.   Action details Not available
010892 1 Younger Americans Act, H.R. 17ResolutionPassedResolution supporting H.R. 17, also known as the Younger Americans Act, which creates a Council on National Youth Policy and establishes a formula-based state block grant to support local communities in their efforts to strengthen the resources that are available to youth.   Action details Not available
010893 1 S. 160, Treatment on Demand Assistance ActResolutionPassedResolution supporting S. 160, the Treatment on Demand Assistance Act, which will double the funding to states for drug treatment over the next 5 years to $6 billion in fiscal year 2006, an increase of 100% over current levels to be provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).   Action details Not available
010894 1 Unlawful demolitionsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Planning Commission, the Department of Building Inspection and the Board of Appeals to better coordinate their efforts in complying with the law regarding all building demolitions and proper notification to the public; and to strongly consider all public recommendations forwarded through the newly reconvened Committee on Unlawful Demolitions.   Action details Not available
010895 1 Airport taxi trip feesResolutionPassedResolution urging the Airport Commission to recommend the enactment of an ordinance allowing a partial pass through of airport taxi trip fees to taxi passengers.   Action details Not available
010896 1 Lowell High School Weekend Campus entranceResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District and Lowell High School to close the Meadowbrook entrance to Lowell's campus on weekends, and, alternatively, to use either the Winston Avenue entrance or Lake Merced Boulevard entrance to the campus.   Action details Not available
010897 1 Small Business Energy ConservationResolutionPassedResolution urging San Francisco's small businesses to take part in the "Flex Your Power" summer energy conservation program.   Action details Not available
010898 1 SB 10, The Safe Routes to School BillResolutionPassedResolution urging the California State Senate to pass SB10, the Safe Routes to School bill.   Action details Not available
010899 1 Bringing Up Healthy Kids CoalitionResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the proposal developed by the Department of Public Health's Bringing Up Healthy Kids Coalition to provide health coverage to thousands of children in working families in San Francisco, and urging the Mayor to include funding for this initiative in the proposed City Budget for FY 2001-2002.   Action details Not available
010900 1 HOPE VI Application, Hunter's View Public Housing DevelopmentResolutionFiledResolution supporting the San Francisco Housing Authority in submitting a HOPE VI (Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere) grant application in the amount of $35 million to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.   Action details Not available
010902 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Raphael House for the success of its recent fundraiser held on Thursday, May 3rd, 2001 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, to raise monetary support for its continued efforts serving homeless families.   Action details Not available
010903 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 23, 2001 Milton and Abby Marks Day in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
010904 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution recognizing and commending Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Middle School's third annual Girls' Summit "Proud Young Women III" on March 16, 2001.   Action details Not available
010905 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Dick Millet for his dedication and exemplary service to the community and proclaiming May 29, 2001 as Richard D. Millet Day in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
010906 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the dedicated men and women in the Department of Public Works for working in the public interest.   Action details Not available
010907 1 Charter Amendment - Noncitizens on City Boards, Commissions, and Advisory BodiesCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Second Draft) to amend Section 4.101 to permit noncitizens to serve on appointive boards, commissions, and advisory bodies, and to clarify existing provisions allowing nonelectors to serve on appointive boards, commissions, and advisory bodies.   Action details Not available
010886 1 Public HearingHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed ordinance adopting minimum requirements for the protection of human health and the environment for any proposal for new electric generation at the Potrero Power Plant in southeast San Francisco; and requiring all City officials and departments to advocate these requirements, and greater protections, in regulatory proceedings and negotiations regarding the proposal to build a new power plant at the site of the existing Potrero Power Plant; and requiring approval of the Board of Supervisors for an agreement by City officials or departments for new electric generation in southeast San Francisco.   Action details Not available
010908 1 Street Space GuidelinesHearingFiledHearing on the development of construction signage for the purpose of reviewing the guidelines of both the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parking and Traffic for occupancy of street space for construction related work, specifically of: (1) Street space guidelines; (2) Additional street space guidelines.   Action details Not available
010909 1 Pedestrian Safety Program, Police DepartmentHearingFiledHearing to examine the Police Department's current efforts and long term planning efforts relative to their Pedestrian Safety Program, Traffic Safety Program and the use of radar trailers.   Action details Not available
010910 1 Crosswalk FlagsHearingFiledHearing to explore the possible benefits of using crosswalk flags to assist pedestrians and mitigate the dangers of crossing the street in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
010912 1 Food Stamp BenefitsHearingFiledHearing to consider plans and policies of the Department of Human Services regarding electronic transfer of food stamp benefits.   Action details Not available
010913 1 BART ServiceHearingFiledHearing to consider facility and ground maintenance of the Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Francisco, and to assess system capacity to meet the needs of increased ridership in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
010914 1 ParkingHearingFiledHearing to consider parking on Jones Street between Golden Gate and Geary, with a focus on street cleaning changes.   Action details Not available
010915 1 MeningitisHearingFiledHearing on ways to protect San Francisco's children and youth from meningitis.   Action details Not available
010916 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.   Action details Not available
010812 1 Street Vacation of a Portion of The EmbarcaderoOrdinancePassedOrdinance ordering the vacation of a portion of The Embarcadero just north of Mission Street; establishing conditions for the effectiveness of the vacation; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the City's General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of the ordinance.   Action details Not available
010838 1 Inner Sunset Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending changes in property use classification by amending the zoning map of the City and County of San Francisco for thirty-five small-scale Neighborhood Commercial District parcels and one Neighborhood Commercial District parcel in the area of Irving Street between 5th and 19th Avenues.   Action details Not available
010872 1 Water RatesOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving revised schedule of rates to be charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for water service to its retail customers inside and outside the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
010873 1 Water RatesOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving revised schedule of rates to be charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for water service to its suburban resale customers.   Action details Not available
010777 1 Grant funds to DPH from Eli Lilly and CompanyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $125,000 from Eli Lilly and Company for the period July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds.   Action details Not available
010811 1 Street Vacation of a Portion of The EmbarcaderoResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate a portion of The Embarcadero just north of Mission Street; setting the hearing date on July 30, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of the street areas; and adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the City's General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
010815 2 Lease of PropertyResolutionKilledResolution approving a new lease of real property located at 1667 Market Street on behalf of Administrative Services, for the Department of Elections.   Action details Not available
010823 1 Agreement, S.F. PUC/Bay Conservation and Development Commission regarding public access to Islais Landing Waterfront ParkResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Real Estate to execute and record an agreement imposing the public access conditions required by San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission Permit Number 14-99 which allowed the expansion and rehabilitation of the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plan Booster Pump Station located at 2 Arthur Avenue and Islais Landing Waterfront Park.   Action details Not available
010835 1 Lease of Property for DPH Mental HealthResolutionPassedResolution authorizing a new lease of real property currently occupied by the City under the terms of an earlier lease at 1380 Howard Street, San Francisco, for a term of five years and one month, commencing June 1, 2001 at an initial monthly rent of $100,000 per month for the Mental Health Division of the Department of Public Health.   Action details Not available
010866 1 Official AdvertisingResolutionPassedResolution designating the San Francisco Independent to be the official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the category of non-consecutive day official advertising, for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002.   Action details Not available
010867 1 Outreach AdvertisingResolutionKilledResolution designating the China Press to be outreach newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese community, and designating El Mensajero to be outreach newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the Hispanic community, for outreach advertising for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002.   Action details Not available
010868 1 Establishing Trial Parking Rates as Permanent Parking Rates for City Owned Garages and Metered FacilitiesResolutionPassedResolution approving trial parking rates as proposed permanent parking rates at the Lombard Street Garage, the North Beach Garage, the Portsmouth Square Garage, the Japan Center Garages, the St. Mary's Square Garage, the Union Square Garage, and the Vallejo Street Garage.   Action details Not available
010869 1 Contract Modification - Diesel CoachesResolutionPassedResolution approving Modification No. 4 to Contract No. 300 with Neoplan USA Corporation in the amount of $36,036,898.00, to exercise an Option for 24 articulated clean diesel coaches and 71 standard clean diesel coaches, including purchase of associated spare parts and incorporation of design modifications, for a total contract amount not to exceed $128,229,473.00.   Action details Not available