Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/5/2002 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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020483 1 Donation of EquipmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing a donation of one surplus Police van to the City of Concord, California, for use in its Police Department’s emergency response efforts.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021237 2 Contracting out City ServicesResolutionPassedResolution concurring, retroactively, with the Controller's certification that assistance to certain victims of crime and education in community anti-street violence can be practically performed for the District Attorney's Victim Witness Assistance Program by a private contract at a lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021174 1 Stop IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 17th and Shotwell Streets, stopping 17th Street at Shotwell Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; El Camino Del Mar and Seacliff Avenue, stopping northbound El Camino Del Mar at Seacliff Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP; Girard Avenue and Silliman Street, stopping Silliman Street at Girard Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP; 17th and Rhode Island Streets, stopping 17th Street at Rhode Island Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; Octavia and Washington Streets, stopping Octavia Street at Washington Street, making this uncontrolled T-intersection a one-way STOP; and Alameda Street and Treat Avenue, stopping eastbound Alameda Street at Treat Avenue, making this uncontrolled T-intersection a one-way STOP.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
011178 3 Motor Vehicle for Hire Permit Filing Fees and License FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 2.26.1 and 2.27.1 of the Police Code to amend schedules for motor vehicle for hire permit filing fees and license fees.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021141 2 Agreement for Stadium AdvertisingOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving and authorizing an agreement with the San Francisco Forty Niners, Ltd., for the sale of stadium advertising and for the performance of certain capital repairs at the stadium located at Candlestick Point.DIVIDED  Action details Not available
021141 3 Agreement for Stadium AdvertisingOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving and authorizing an agreement with the San Francisco Forty Niners, Ltd., for the sale of stadium advertising and for the performance of certain capital repairs at the stadium located at Candlestick Point.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021397 1 Agreement for Naming RightsOrdinanceFailedOrdinance approving and authorizing an agreement with the San Francisco Forty Niners, Ltd., for the sale of naming rights and for the performance of certain capital repairs at the stadium located at Candlestick Point.PASSED ON FIRST READINGFail Action details Not available
021069 1 Designating the Drexler/Colombo Building at 1-21 Columbus Avenue and 612-624 Washington Street as a LandmarkOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating 1-21 Columbus Avenue and 612-624 Washington Street, the Drexler/Colombo Building, Lot 4 in Block 195, as Landmark No. 237 and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021179 3 Parking Regulations, Various LocationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME, 8 PM - 8 AM, EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH Mendell Street, west side, from 93 feet to 137 feet south of Oakdale Avenue (44-foot zone); and Mendell Street, east side, from 3rd Street to 112 feet northerly (112-foot zone). ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER, 7 AM TO 10 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; 9 AM TO 6 PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - RESCIND ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND PARKING METERS (EXTEND PARKING METER AREA 3) - ESTABLISH 3rd Street, both sides, between King and Townsend Streets. PARKING METERS (EXTEND PARKING METER AREA 3) - ESTABLISH King Street, north side, from 135 feet to 212 feet and 278 feet to 346 feet west of 2nd Street (77-foot and 68-foot zones, respectively). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Z" (TWO-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 27th Street, both sides, between Noe and Sanchez Streets (400 block). UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING -ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021292 2 Business TaxMotionKilledMotion submitting the San Francisco Business Tax Reform Ordinance 2002 to the qualified electors of the City and County of San Francisco, at the November 5, 2002 general municipal election.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
021294 2 Business TaxOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to: (1) enact a new Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance) to impose a gross receipts tax on persons engaging in business in San Francisco as a lessor of real estate; (2) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to (i) reduce businesses' taxable payroll expense by the amount of payroll expense attributable to their San Francisco business activities taxed under Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance), (ii) conform Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) with the enactment of Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance) and amendments to Article 6 (Common Administrative Provisions), (iii) repeal the $500 surplus business tax revenue credit set forth in Section 906E, and (iv) consolidate exemptions, definitions and other administrative provisions, as amended, that apply to Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) and other Articles of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, and place them in Article 6 (Common Administrative Provisions); (3) amend Article 12 (Business Registration Ordinance) to confoTABLEDPass Action details Not available
021355 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion asking the Legislative Analyst to study the City's Natural Areas Program, contrast and compare this program to the efforts in other cities, study and report on all resolutions and ordinances concerning the program, and interviewing all the various stakeholders who are interested in or concerned about the program.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
021321 1 Anticipated LitigationReportFiledMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding anticipated litigation (City anticipated to be a plaintiff or defendant) which may occur with Television Signal Corporation and AT&T Broadband et al. regarding compliance with the City's cable television franchise and AT&T Broadband's proposed merger with Comcast.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
021321 1 Anticipated LitigationReportFiledMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding anticipated litigation (City anticipated to be a plaintiff or defendant) which may occur with Television Signal Corporation and AT&T Broadband et al. regarding compliance with the City's cable television franchise and AT&T Broadband's proposed merger with Comcast.HEARD IN CLOSED SESSIONPass Action details Not available
021321 1 Anticipated LitigationReportFiledMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding anticipated litigation (City anticipated to be a plaintiff or defendant) which may occur with Television Signal Corporation and AT&T Broadband et al. regarding compliance with the City's cable television franchise and AT&T Broadband's proposed merger with Comcast.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
021336 1 Consolidation of BART Election - 11/5/02ResolutionPassedResolution consolidating the Bay Area Rapid Transit Election for Director's Seat in District 8 and Special District Election for a Seismic Safety Bond to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on November 5, 2002 with the General Municipal Election scheduled for the same date, and providing that the election shall be the same as for the General Municipal Election.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021340 1 Accept and Expend a Gift from Tides FoundationResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending a gift in place valued at approximately $150,000 from the Tides Foundation to the Recreation and Park Department for the National AIDS Memorial Grove.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021341 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution declaring the week of August 3 through August 11, 2002 as Go Congress Week in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021342 1 Honoring Patricia WalkupResolutionPassedResolution honoring Patricia Walkup, founder and past President of the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021344 1 Acknowledging Third Baptist ChurchResolutionPassedResolution acknowledging the spiritual leadership and dedication provided by Third Baptist Church and for its numerous contributions to the people of the City and County of San Francisco on the occasion of its sesquicentennial anniversary of service.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021345 1 Urging the National Park Service, GGNRA, maintain the present configuration of the USSSF Memorial Monument.ResolutionPassedResolution urging the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, to maintain the present configuration of the USS San Francisco Memorial Monument, and urging the National Park Service to approve the erection of two additional historical plaques.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021346 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming October 12, 2002 as Green Apple Books Day and celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Green Apple Books.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021347 1 Commending NikkeiResolutionPassedResolution commending the accomplishments of Nikkei in San Francisco and throughout the nation and welcoming the Nikkei visitors attending the Topaz reunion.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021348 1 Commending Shanghai FestivalResolutionPassedResolution commending the Shanghai Festival and proclaiming the fourth week of December 2002 as Shanghai Festival Week.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021357 1 Commending La Raza Centro LegalResolutionPassedResolution commending La Raza Centro Legal for their outstanding commitment to the San Francisco day labor population and for their tremendously successful administration, management and operation of the San Francisco day labor program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021334 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
021301 1 Opposing S2633 and HR3782ResolutionPassedResolution urging the U.S. Senate to oppose the RAVE Act, S2633 (Reducing America's Vulnerability to Ecstacy Act) and urging the House of Representatives to oppose HR3782 sponsored by Congressman Doug Ose (D-CA).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021343 1 Prohibition on the Sale of Naming RightsResolutionFiledResolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to adopt a policy prohibiting the sale or lease of naming rights of any publicly-owned facility or open space and declaring that such policy is in the public interest and shall be adopted by the City and County of San Francisco and applied to all publicly-owned property.REFERRED  Action details Not available
021349 1 Special Offsite Committee MeetingMotionMayors OfficeMotion setting a special offsite meeting of the Neighborhood Services and Recreation Committee for the purpose of receiving community input concerning items including, but not limited to, toxic waste, the PTIP and other general issues at the Presidio Trust (Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 2:00 PM, at the Presidio Trust Main Post, Officers Club, 50 Moraga Avenue).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021358 1 Safe Haven for Newborns Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution establishing a Safe Haven for Newborns Task Force charged with determining how to implement SB 1368, which provides for the safe surrender of unwanted newborns. The Task Force shall be comprised of one representative from each of the following agencies or organizations: the Department of Public Health, the District Attorney's Office, the Fire Department, the Department of Children Youth, and their Families, the Juvenile Probation Department, the Youth Commission (or their designee), the San Francisco Unified School District, the Mental Health Board, the Department of Human Services, the Police Department, and a member of the community with expertise in the area of domestic violence.   Action details Not available
021359 1 Voting Modernization Bond Act of 2002ResolutionPassedResolution approving the application for funds under the Voting Modernization Bond Act of 2002 (Proposition 41).   Action details Not available
021360 1 State grant funds of $100,000 for a study of the coastal erosion occurring at Ocean Beach and potential methods of controlResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Coastal Resources Grant Program for the Ocean Beach Erosion Control Project in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
021361 1 Urge GGNRA make available information on ANPR processResolutionPassedResolution urging the National Park Service, GGNRA, to make available to those requesting information on the ANPR process, documents showing the design, methodology, and protocols for analyzing Public Comment, the telephone survey, and any other Technical Information that will be supplied to the Federal panel for the ANPR process regarding Pet Management in the GGNRA.   Action details Not available
021362 1 Accept and expend funds for "Nature by Design" Trade ShowResolutionPassedResolution accepting the raising of funds and receipt of door prizes for expenditure for and at the "Nature by Design" Trade Show, through the Mayor's Office of Economic Development.   Action details Not available
021363 1 Commend Nagi DaifullahResolutionPassedResolution commending the courage and legacy of farm worker Nagi Daifullah.   Action details Not available
021364 1 Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds - Carter Terrace Multifamily Residential Rental Housing DevelopmentResolutionPassedResolution approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code, the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the City and County of San Francisco in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000 for the Carter Terrace multifamily residential rental housing development.   Action details Not available
021365 1 Urge Governor Davis to make SB 2065, State LawResolutionPassedResolution urging the State Legislature and Governor Davis to make SB 2065, California's low level radioactive waste reporting requirement, into state law.   Action details Not available
021366 1 Supporting amendment of Anti-SLAPP lawResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign SB 1651, the amendment to change Section 426.16 of the Anti-SLAPP law to prevent rogue corporations from using this law to obstruct lawsuits filed by concerned citizens.   Action details Not available
021367 1 Commend Federal ruling release of names detainedResolutionPassedResolution commending the Federal ruling mandating the release of the names of individuals who have been detained as part of the investigation of the September 11 terrorist attacks.   Action details Not available
021368 1 Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds - Folsom/Dore Multifamily Residential Rental Housing DevelopmentResolutionFiledResolution approving, for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code, the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the City and County of San Francisco in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $19,000,000 for the Folsom/Dore multifamily residential rental housing development.   Action details Not available
021371 1 Commemorate ADA of 1990ResolutionPassedResolution commemorating the 12th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.   Action details Not available
021372 1 Accept and expend funds to implement the West Approach Retrofit ProjectResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic and the Director of the Department of Public Works to accept and expend federal and state grant funds up to $2,560,000 as reimbursement for providing design and construction engineering support to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for its seismic retrofit projects in the City and County of San Francisco, including the I-80 Western approach Retrofit Project.   Action details Not available
021373 1 Urge Governor Davis to enact AB 60ResolutionPassedResolution urging Governor Davis to work with the California State Assembly to enact Assembly Bill 60 as soon as possible.   Action details Not available
021374 1 COMPSTAT ModelHearingFiledHearing to discern issues relating to the possible utilization of the COMPSTAT model by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD).   Action details Not available
021375 1 Union SquareHearingFiledHearing to discuss the completion of Union Square which includes leases with cafe operators and ticket vendors, developing protocol for maintenance and security, and coordinating a concert and events schedule.   Action details Not available
021376 1 MUNI Nextbus ContractHearingFiledHearing with MUNI representatives to discuss the implementation of the Nextbus contract, the state of this contract, the schedule of installation, and how to expedite this process.   Action details Not available
021377 1 Cameras in Taxi CabsHearingFiledHearing on the Taxi Cab Commission mandated security cameras in taxi cabs.   Action details Not available
021378 1 Delta Dental Plan for City EmployeesHearingFiledHearing on the Delta Dental Plan for City Employees.   Action details Not available
021380 1 Legislative AnalystHearingFiledHearing on the Board of Supervisors Office of Legislative Analyst.   Action details Not available
021381 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion asking the Legislative Analyst to research on the City of New York's plans for building code changes for high rise structures. The purpose of this research is to compare proposed changes in New York City with existing San Francisco codes to identify possible improvements to our city's building codes governing high rise structures as well as emergency response equipment and procedures.   Action details Not available
021382 1 Ballot Argument - Water and SewerMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition E, a Charter Amendment regarding changes to public utilities related to water and sewer.   Action details Not available
021383 1 Rebuttal Argument - Water and SewerMotionFiledMotion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition ____, a Charter Amendment regarding changes to public utilities related to water and sewer.   Action details Not available
021384 1 Ballot Argument - Retirement Benefits for Police and Fire personnelMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition H, a Charter Amendment regarding retirement benefits for Police and Fire personnel.   Action details Not available
021385 1 Rebuttal Argument - Retirement Benefits for Police and Fire personnelMotionFiledMotion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition ____, a Charter Amendment regarding retirement benefits for Police and Fire personnel.   Action details Not available
021386 1 Ballot Argument - Elections DepartmentMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition G, a Charter Amendment regarding assistance to the Elections Department.   Action details Not available
021387 1 Rebuttal Argument - Elections DepartmentMotionPassedMotion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition G, a Charter Amendment regarding assistance to the Elections Department.   Action details Not available
021388 1 Ballot Argument - Revenue Bond ElectionMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition A, a Bond Measure regarding a Revenue Bond Election.   Action details Not available
021389 1 Rebuttal Argument - Revenue Bond ElectionMotionPassedMotion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition A, Bond Measure regarding a Revenue Bond Election.   Action details Not available
021390 1 Ballot Argument - Paid Parental LeaveMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition I, a Charter Amendment regarding paid parental leave.   Action details Not available
021391 1 Rebuttal Argument - Paid Parental LeaveMotionFiledMotion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition ____, a Charter Amendment regarding paid parental leave.   Action details Not available
021392 1 Ballot Argument - Supervisors SalariesMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition J, a Charter Amendment regarding Supervisors salaries set by the Civil Service Commission.   Action details Not available
021393 1 Rebuttal Argument - Supervisors SalariesMotionPassedMotion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition J, a Charter Amendment regarding Supervisors salaries set by the Civil Service Commission.   Action details Not available
021394 1 Ballot Argument - Energy Self-sufficiencyMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition D, a Charter Amendment regarding energy self-sufficiency.   Action details Not available
021395 1 Rebuttal Argument - Energy Self-sufficiencyMotionPassedMotion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition D, a Charter Amendment regarding energy self-sufficiency.   Action details Not available
021326 1 Ballot Argument - Entertainment CommissionMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition F, a Charter Amendment regarding Entertainment Commission.   Action details Not available
021327 1 Rebuttal Argument - Entertainment CommissionMotionPassedMotion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition F, a Charter Amendment regarding Entertainment Commission.   Action details Not available
021328 1 Ballot Argument - Veterans Building Special ElectionMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition C, Bond Measure regarding Veterans Building Special Election.   Action details Not available
021329 1 Rebuttal Argument - Veterans Building Special ElectionMotionPassedMotion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition C, a Bond Measure regarding Veterans Building Special Election.   Action details Not available
021330 1 Ballot Argument - Condominium Conversion RegulationsMotionPassedMotion authorizing ballot argument against Proposition R, an initiative ordinance regarding changes to the City's Condominium Conversion regulations.   Action details Not available
021331 1 Rebuttal Argument - Condominium Conversion RegulationsMotionPassedMotion authorizing rebuttal ballot argument against Proposition R, an initiative ordinance regarding changes to the City's Condominium Conversion regulations.   Action details Not available
021313 1 Branch Library General Obligation Bond SaleResolutionPassedResolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $23,135,000 City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Branch Library Facilities Improvement Bonds, 2000), Series 2002B; 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.   Action details Not available
021314 1 Department of Consumer Assurance's schedule of fees for weighing and measuring devicesResolutionPassedResolution approving a schedule of fees to be charged by the Department of Consumer Assurance for testing of weighing and measuring devices initiated by written request and for reinspecting, retesting and recertifying weighing and measuring devices found to be outside the tolerances or specifications set by the California Department of Food and Agriculture upon an initial inspection prescribed by California Business and Professions Code Section 12210(a), and ratifying any such fees charged by the Department prior to this resolution.   Action details Not available
021315 1 Contracting out Janitorial ServicesResolutionKilledResolution concurring with the Controller's Certification that janitorial services can be practically performed at the Asian Art Museum under private contract at a lesser cost than similar work performed by employees of the City and County.   Action details Not available
021316 1 Federal Grant - Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency Board to accept and expend $50,000 of Federal Assistance for Emergency Preparedness Drills, excluding Administrative Overhead Costs.   Action details Not available
021317 1 Accept - Expend Local FundsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $514,664 of Carl Moyer Program funds for Municipal Railway Transit Project.   Action details Not available
021318 1 Special Assessment Liens for Assessment of CostsResolutionPassedResolution confirming report of Delinquent Charges for Code Enforcement cases with Delinquent Assessment of Costs, Emergency Order Fees, and Fees pursuant to the provisions of Section 102.3, 102.12, 102.17, 102.18, 102.19 et. seq., and Sections 108 and 110 Tables 1-K, and 1-G of the SF Bldg. Code submitted by the Dir. of Building Inspection for Services Rendered by said Dept. of Costs thereof having accrued pursuant to the Code Violations referenced above.   Action details Not available