Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2002 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
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021679 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Robin Dubner against the City and County of San Francisco for $205,000; the lawsuit was filed on 12/31/97 in the U.S. District Court, Case No. 98-1075; entitled Robin Dubner v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021538 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Moraga Street, stopping 32nd and 34th Avenues at Moraga Street, making these intersections all-way STOP's; Broderick and Eddy Streets, stopping Eddy Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; Carroll Avenue and Quint Street, stopping Carroll Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP; 26th Avenue and Santiago Street, stopping 26th Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP; 35th Avenue at Ulloa Street, stopping 35th Avenue at Ulloa Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; Jerrold Avenue and Mendell Street, stopping Mendell Street, making this T-intersection an all-way STOP; Filbert Street, westbound, at Hyde Street, stopping westbound Filbert Street at Hyde Street; Merritt and Danvers Streets, northeast corner, stopping westbound Merritt Street (stops the stem of this uncontrolled T-intersection); and, Corbett Avenue and Danvers Street, southeast corner, stopping northbound Danvers Street (stops the stem of this uncontrolled T-intersection).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021551 1 Traffic Regulations, Various StreetsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. ONE-WAY STREET (SOUTHBOUND) - ESTABLISH Ankeny Street, between Bishop and Ward Streets. ONE-WAY STREET (NORTHBOUND) - ESTABLISH Gateview Avenue (Treasure Island), between the north and south intersections of Avenue B and Gateview Avenue.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021669 1 MTA Accept and Expend Regional Funds - $540,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $540,000 of Traffic Congestion Relief Program funds for improvements to the Geneva Office Building.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021700 1 DPT Accept and Expend Grant - $98,762.00ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to apply for retroactively, accept, and expend $98,762.00 in California State "Safe Routes to Schools" funds, with required local match of $11,238.00.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021458 1 Amend Police Code Section 1070.16HearingDisapprovedOrdinance amending San Francisco Police Code Section 1070.16 to allow adults over the age of 18 into after hours premises.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
011498 5 Identification and Use of Surplus City Property for HousingOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 23A to identify and establish Board policy regarding surplus, unutilized and underutilized City real property for housing for the homeless.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
021462 2 Prohibiting employment discrimination and business-to-business discrimination and making miscellaneous amendments to clarify existing discrimination provisionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Articles 33, 33B and 38 of the Police Code by amending Sections 3303, 3803, and 3852 to prohibit employment discrimination against independent contractors; amending Sections 3305, 3310, and 3805 to prohibit business-to-business discrimination; amending Section 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304 and 3305 to add creed and national origin to the protected categories; amending Sections 3301, 3302 and 3305.1 to add weight and height to the protected categories; amending Sections 3303, 3305 and 3307 and adding Section 3305.2 to clarify provisions relating to discrimination for association and retaliation with persons in protected categories; amending Sections 3300B.1, 3300B.3 and 3300B.4 to add age, gender identity, place of birth, weight and height to the protected categories; and amending Sections 3302, 3304, 3305, 3305.1, 3306, 3307, 3811 and 3856 for technical changes.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021788 1 Appointment, Planning CommissionMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor's nomination of William L. Lee to Seat No. 7 of the Planning Commission, term to be determined by lot.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
021467 1 Amend Police Code add Section 681OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code Chapter 6, by adding Section 681 to prohibit the parking of large vehicles for the purpose of displaying commercial advertising.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021569 2 Parking Regulations, Various LocationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH York Street, both sides, between 22nd and 23rd Streets (1000 block); and Hampshire Street, both sides, between 25th and 26th Streets (1300 block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Waller Street, both sides, between Belvedere and Clayton Streets (portion of the 1500 block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "D" (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Sussex Street, both sides, between Conrad and Diamond Streets (addresses 110 - 171 only). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Castro Street, both sides, between 22nd and Hill Streets (portion of the 800 block); Castro Street, both sides, between 22nd and Alvarado Streets (900 block); Castro Street, both sides, between 23rd and Alvarado Streets (1000 block); 23rd Street, bADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021675 1 Street Artist Winter Holiday SpacesResolutionPassedResolution designating temporary selling spaces in the Downtown area and at Harvey Milk Plaza for street artists certified by the Arts Commission, City and County of San Francisco, for the winter holiday season, 2002, beginning on November 15, 2002 and ending on January 15, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021699 2 DPT Accept and Expend Grant - $169,262ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to apply for retroactively, accept and expend up to $169,262 in California Department of Transportation Environmental Justice and Community-Based Planning Program funds for the 24th Street and Tenderloin Pedestrian Safety and Access Planning Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021701 2 DPT Accept and Expend Grant - $397,962ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to apply for retroactively, accept, and expend up to $397,962 in California State Department of Transportation Pedestrian Safety Funds for the North Mission/Tenderloin Pedestrian Safety Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020678 2 Increase in Cap on Mean Gate Fee for Taxis and Increase Taxi FaresOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 1079, 1135, 1135.1, and 1137 of the Police Code, and adding Section 1137.5, to increase the mean gate fee cap for taxis to $91.50 per shift, provided that certain conditions are fulfilled, and allowing for the sunsetting of the increase under certain circumstances; increase rates of fare for taxicabs to $2.85 for the first fifth of a mile, $0.45 for each additional fifth of a mile or fraction thereof, and $0.45 for each one minute of waiting or traffic delay time; require the Controller to make future determinations every even-numbered year as to the mean gate fee cap and the rates of fare for taxicabs, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index and related information submitted to the Controller by taxicab companies, with such determinations going into effect unless disapproved or modified by Board resolution; provide for offsetting increased costs to the paratransit program arising from meter fare increases; and prescribe a role for the Controller in analyzing the economic impact of prospective or actual decisions by the Taxi Commission and/or Board ofCONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
021846 1 Increase in Cap on Mean Gate Fee for Taxis and Increase Taxi FaresOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending Sections 1135, 1135.1, and 1137 of the Police Code to increase the mean gate fee cap for taxis to $90 per shift, provided that certain conditions are fulfilled, and allowing for the sunsetting of the increase under certain circumstances; increase rates of fare for taxicabs to $2.75 for the first fifth of a mile, $0.45 for each additional fifth of a mile or fraction thereof, and $0.45 for each one minute of waiting or traffic delay time; and require the Controller to make future determinations every even-numbered year as to the mean gate fee cap and the rates of fare for taxicabs, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index and related information submitted to the Controller by taxicab companies.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
021612 1 Transgender Civil Rights Implementation Task ForceHearingFiledHearing to consider the final report and recommendations of the Transgender Civil Rights Implementation Task Force that just completed two years of groundbreaking work.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
021747 1 Anticipated Litigation - Construction-Related DisputesReportFiledMotion 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 regarding potential construction-related disputes. This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Sections 54956.9(b) (1) and 54956.9(c), and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) (2).TABLEDPass Action details Not available
021817 1 Honor 2002 National League San Francisco GiantsResolutionPassedResolution honoring the 2002 National League San Francisco Giants for a season filled with memories.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021818 1 Urge U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to reopen Israeli Yoav Shaul CaseResolutionPassedResolution urging the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to reopen the case of Israeli immigrant Yoav Shaul and grant him a second interview, and urging the INS to reform procedures for interviewing applicants for permanent residency.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021820 1 Commend Dave SnyderResolutionPassedResolution commending Dave Snyder on eleven years of service as the Executive Director of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and his efforts to improve conditions for bicycling in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021823 1 Committee of the Whole 11/4/02 - 3:00 PMMotionPassedMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole on November 4th, 2002, at 3:00 PM to hold a hearing on the final report of the Transgender Civil Rights Implementation Task Force.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
021649 1 Support "Principles for a More Secure San Francisco"ResolutionPassedResolution supporting "Principles for a More Secure San Francisco," as proposed by the Service Employees International Union, the largest security officer union in the nation, to provide higher standards for the private security industry. Pass Action details Not available
021649 1 Support "Principles for a More Secure San Francisco"ResolutionPassedResolution supporting "Principles for a More Secure San Francisco," as proposed by the Service Employees International Union, the largest security officer union in the nation, to provide higher standards for the private security industry. Pass Action details Not available
021819 1 Urge SFO to retain Experienced Airport ScreenersResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Transportation Security Administration and Covenant Aviation Security to retain experienced airport screeners at San Francisco International Airport by considering experience and giving priority to the incumbent screeners in the hiring of new Pre-Board Screeners.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021853 1 Extending the Existence of the CEDAW Task ForceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 12K.5 to change the expiration date of the Convention to Eliminate all forms of Discrimination Against Women ("CEDAW") Task Force from December 31, 2002 to June 30, 2003.   Action details Not available
021854 1 Construction Site Sign RequirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code Section 33.1 and Public Works Code Section 724.3 relating to sign and placard requirements at construction sites.   Action details Not available
021855 1 Amend Planning Code Section 253 - Housing Legislation - R DistrictsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 253 that currently requires conditional use approval for residential construction over 40 feet in residential districts with height limits over 40 feet to add an exception for housing projects that include at least 12 percent affordable units and meet other requirements of the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program; and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).   Action details Not available
021856 1 Providing for a new complaint procedure for the enforcement of the prevailing wage requirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Subsection 6.24(C) to San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6.24 to establish a procedure for the Labor Standards Enforcement Officer's administration of complaints in the enforcement of prevailing wage requirements.   Action details Not available
021857 1 Amend Health Code - Lead Hazard Definition AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 1601 of Article 26 of the San Francisco Health Code to change the title of the Article to emphasize the lead poisoning prevention aspect of the Article; amending the definitions for various lead hazards in Section 1603 of Article 26 of the San Francisco Health Code to conform with the newly promulgated lead levels from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA") and the California Department of Health Services ("CDHS") for Dust-Lead Hazard; conforming the terms used in the Article to those used by USEPA and CDHS; amending the definitions for "Case-Managed Child," "Elevated Blood Lead Child" and "Lead-Poisoned Child" to conform with the new requirements from the California Department of Health Services regarding case-management of lead-poisoned children, and making conforming changes to Sections 1601, 1602, 1604, 1617, and 1626.   Action details Not available
021821 1 Commending Mark LenoResolutionPassedResolution commending Mark Leno for his distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
021822 1 Commending Leland YeeResolutionPassedResolution commending Leland Yee for his distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
021852 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
021858 1 Electricity Resource PlanResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the electricity resource plan for San Francisco.   Action details Not available
021859 1 Precautionary PrincipleResolutionPassedResolution supporting the precautionary principle and requesting the Department of the Environment to prepare and submit legislation proposing the adoption of the precautionary principle as a general City policy and integrating a precautionary principle approach into the City's existing process for the purchase of commodities for the Board of Supervisors' consideration.   Action details Not available
021860 1 PG&E BankruptcyResolutionFiledResolution urging the City Attorney to oppose the PG&E Reorganization Plan.   Action details Not available
021861 1 Declare 11/20/02 AIDS Emergency Fund DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring November 20, 2002, AIDS Emergency Fund Day in celebration of their 20th anniversary.   Action details Not available
021862 1 Declare 11/20/02 Transgender Day of RemembranceResolutionPassedResolution declaring November 20, 2002 as Transgender Day of Remembrance in San Francisco and expressing support for the expansion of transgender peoples' rights.   Action details Not available
021863 1 Declare 11/17/02 Virginia and Bill Price DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring November 17, 2002 Virginia and Bill Price Day in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
021864 1 Urge US Bank to consider establishment of a Bayview Hunters Point community development financial institutionResolutionPassedResolution urging US Bank to consider the establishment of a Bayview Hunters Point community development financial institution at its 3rd and Queseda Street location.   Action details Not available
021868 1 Commend Anne Cribbs and BASOC 2012ResolutionPassedResolution commending Anne Cribbs and all the staff and volunteers of the Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee (BASOC) for exhibiting the true Olympic spirit in their valiant bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.   Action details Not available
021869 1 Urge San Francisco Grants for Arts, SFPD, DPT, DPW, community groups to begin organizing and planning for Halloween 2003ResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Grants for the Arts, the San Francisco Police Department, the Department of Parking and Traffic, the Department of Public Works, neighborhood groups, community groups, and other interested parties to begin organizing and planning for Halloween 2003.   Action details Not available
021825 1 RCN Proposed OVS FranchiseOrdinancePassedOrdinance granting a four year franchise to RCN Telecom Services, Inc. with an opportunity for two extensions of three years each, for use of the public rights-of way within the City and County of San Francisco to provide open video system services and cable internet services upon compliance with the terms of this franchise.   Action details Not available
021867 1 Legislative Analyst's Report on the 2000 Census Data by Supervisorial DistrictHearingFiledHearing before the full Board of Supervisors to discuss the Office of the Legislative Analyst's Report on the 2000 Census Data by supervisorial district.   Action details Not available
021870 1 Parking passes for San Francisco Unified School District schoolsHearingFiledHearing to discuss the City and County parking passes for San Francisco Unified School District schools at the Joint City and School District Committee hearing.   Action details Not available
021871 1 Events of Halloween 2002HearingFiledHearing investigating the events of Halloween 2002.   Action details Not available
021865 1 Prohibition of ex parte communications during consideration of a conditional use and encroachment appeals before the Board of SupervisorsMotionFiledMotion amending Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adding Rule 1.10, which prohibits members of the Board of Supervisors from knowingly receiving, making, or participating in an ex parte communication with a party or interested member of the public regarding a conditional use appeal or a minor sidewalk encroachment appeal being considered by the Board.   Action details Not available
021866 1 Committee of the WholeMotionPassedMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole on November 12th, 2002, at 3:00 PM to hold a hearing of the Legislative Analyst Report on the 2000 Census Data by supervisorial district.   Action details Not available
021796 1 Port Security Services Civil Service ExclusionResolutionPassedResolution approving the Controller's certification that Port Area Security Services for the Port of San Francisco can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than if the work were performed by City employees at budgeted levels.   Action details Not available
021797 1 Ratify Port Emergency ContractResolutionPassedResolution ratifying San Francisco Port Commission emergency pier substructure repair contract.   Action details Not available
021798 1 Integrated and innovative uses of surveillance data for sexually transmitted diseasesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a new three year grant in the amount of $160,000 for the first year from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify and develop integrated and innovative uses of surveillance data for sexually transmitted diseases and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 30, 2002 to September 29, 2003.   Action details Not available
021799 1 Modification No. 4 to Contract No. 888 with Electric Transit IncorporatedResolutionPassedResolution approving Contract Modification No. 4 to Contract No. 888 (Procurement of Articulated and Standard Trolley Coaches) with Electric Transit Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $4,159,795.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $191,728,113.89, for (1) implementation of 27 MUNI-requested change notices on 273 trolley buses, (2) adjustment of the schedule to allow completion of the change notices, (3) modification of the payment schedule to accelerate training of MUNI employees, (4) an increase of 405 pounds to the weight allowance for the buses, (5) improvement in warranty response time and addition of doors to warranty; and (6) clarification of the bonding provisions.   Action details Not available
021801 1 Airport Public Parking ServicesResolutionPassedResolution approving the Controller's certification that Airport Public Parking Management Services for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by city employees at budgeted levels.   Action details Not available
021802 1 Airport Employee Parking ServicesResolutionPassedResolution approving the Controller's certification that Employee Parking Management Services for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by city employees at budgeted levels.   Action details Not available
021803 1 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Folsom/Dore Apartments)ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,925,000 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract providing the terms and conditions for the sale of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an intercreditor agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the preparation and distribution of an official statement relating to the bonds; making low income housing findings; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of any docume   Action details Not available