Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/12/2002 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
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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021715 1 Lease of Real PropertyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing a new lease of real property at 1305 and 1309 Evans Avenue on behalf of the Department of Public Health, Children's System of Care and Family Mosaic.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021716 1 Airport $3.5 Million Federal GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $3,503,877.00 from the U. S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration for the purpose of reimbursing airports for extraordinary operating costs incurred as a result of the events of September 11, 2001 as authorized by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021773 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - $1,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend grants in the total amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) from the California Coastal Conservancy, the Association of Bay Area Governments San Francisco Bay Trail Project, the California Transportation Commission Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program and the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board for the Ferry Terminal Public Pier Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021774 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - $500,000.00ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend a federal grant in the amount of $500,000.00 from the Federal Transportation Security Administration to fund the Port's security assessment efforts.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020672 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Deidre Von Rock, William Wong, and John Hentz, terms to be determined, to the Citizen's General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee, residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021714 1 Settlement of Claim - Nancy CowhigResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Nancy Cowhig against San Francisco for $60,000; claim was filed on December 12, 2001.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021084 3 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Julia Viera, Joseph Porcoro, John Omernik, Stephen Shinn, Machaela Hoctor, Deborah Mansfield, Nino Parker, and Marc Anthony Bruno, indefinite terms, to the Graffiti Advisory Board, residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021585 1 Treatment on demand substance abuse services and evaluation in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to continue treatment on demand services and evaluation and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of August 1, 2002, to July 31, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021674 1 Plans for public health preparedness and response to bioterrorismResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant allocation in the amount of $766,187 from the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) to further develop and implement plans for public health preparedness and response to bioterrorism and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021713 1 Preventive oral health care among various ethnic/racial caregivers of children in San Francisco between 1 and 5 years of ageResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $129,938 with The Regents of the University of California (UCR), the primary contractor, to understand ethnic/racial cultural differences related to children's oral health, under the second year of an award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH); for the period of August 1, 2002, to July 31, 2003.ADOPTEDPass 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.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
011498 6 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.CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FINAL PASSAGEPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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 ofAMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
020678 3 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 ofREFERREDPass 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.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
020994 1 Approve expenditure of funds for emergency contract CW-336EResolutionPassedResolution approving the expenditure of funds for emergency contract CW-336E in the amount of $441,000 to replace variable frequency drives for main lift pumps at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021647 2 Federal grant funds of $9,375,000 for building the South Basin Bridge in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to accept and expend $9,375,000 in federal Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA21) Demonstration Funds with required local matching funds of $2,343,750 to undertake environmental studies related to the feasibility of building the South Basin Bridge or surface roadway that provides a southern approach route from Hunter's Point Shipyard to Highway 101 in the City and County of San Francisco, provided that no general fund monies will be allocated to the project; placing $7,497,891 on reserve.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
021647 3 Federal grant funds of $9,375,000 for building the South Basin Bridge in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to accept and expend $9,375,000 in federal Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA21) Demonstration Funds with required local matching funds of $2,343,750 to undertake environmental studies related to the feasibility of building the South Basin Bridge or surface roadway that provides a southern approach route from Hunter's Point Shipyard to Highway 101 in the City and County of San Francisco, provided that no general fund monies will be allocated to the project; placing $7,497,891 on reserve.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
021667 1 Fiscal Year 2002-03 California Constitution Appropriations LimitResolutionPassedResolution establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2002-03 pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020890 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by Harsch Investment Corp. against the City and County of San Francisco for Harsch's payment of $1,464,000.00 to four affordable housing projects; the lawsuits were filed on July 19, 1994 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 962-445; on November 12, 1996 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 982-474; and on February 23, 1994 in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C-94-0629-DLJ; all entitled Harsch Investment Corp., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021644 1 Amend Administrative Code Section 10.20-1 - City Claims ProceduresOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 10.20-1 to require that all claims for damages against the City, including those categories listed in Government Code Section 905, follow the procedures set forth in the Administrative Code unless specifically excepted by other laws.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021845 3 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Dietrick Falkenthal, term ending January 31, 2006, to the Veterans Affairs Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021805 2 Accept-Expend DOC Beverage Container Recycling GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Environment to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $450,330 from the State Department of Conservation (DOC) for Fiscal Year 2002/2003.ADOPTEDPass 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.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
021710 1 Public Hearing - Appeal, Discretionary Review, 281-285 Edgewood AvenueHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Director's Discretionary Review dated September 30, 2002, Case No. 2002.0803DDDD, recommending approval, with certain revisions, of Building Permit Application Nos. 2002.03.15.1545, 2002.03.21.2036 and 2002.03.15.1556, proposing to construct a new, 27-foot tall single-family dwelling and a detached garage on a vacant lot, and to construct a second detached garage on an adjoining lot, within an RH-1(D) (Residential House, One-Family Detached) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 281-285 Edgewood Avenue, west side, south of Belmont Avenue; Lots 042 and 043, in Assessor's Block 2641.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
021711 1 Discretionary Review Appeal - 281-285 Edgewood AvenueMotionPassedMotion approving decision of the Planning Director approving Discretionary Review 2002.0803DDDD, on property located at 281-285 Edgewood Avenue, pursuant to Emergency Ordinances No. 186-02.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
021711 1 Discretionary Review Appeal - 281-285 Edgewood AvenueMotionPassedMotion approving decision of the Planning Director approving Discretionary Review 2002.0803DDDD, on property located at 281-285 Edgewood Avenue, pursuant to Emergency Ordinances No. 186-02.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
021712 1 Discretionary Review Appeal - 281-285 Edgewood AvenueMotionKilledMotion disapproving decision of the Planning Director approving Discretionary Review 2002.0803DDDD, on property located at 281-285 Edgewood Avenue, pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
021578 1 Anticipated Litigation - ComcastMotionPassedMotion 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 Comcast regarding compliance with the City's cable television franchise.CONTINUEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021831 1 Conference on Economic DevelopmentResolutionPassedResolution supporting a conference on economic development and growth in San Francisco to take place in 2003.ADOPTEDPass 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.APPROVEDPass 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.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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
021892 1 Appropriation for Consolidation of Administrative OfficesOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $2,490,343 from fund balance for consolidation of administrative offices of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for fiscal year 2002-03.   Action details Not available
021893 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco, on behalf of the People of California, against the Williams Energy Companies; the lawsuit entitled People v. Dynegy, et al. was filed on January 18, 2001, and has been consolidated as Wholesale Electricity Antitrust Cases I & II in the United States District Court, Southern District of California, Case Nos. 02 CV 0990-RHW, CV 02-1000-RHW, 02 CV-1001 RHW; which settlement provides a modification of the long-term contracts between the State of California and Williams, transfer to the City and County of San Francisco of four electric generating turbines for use within the City, payment of approximately $19 million to assist with siting and developing electric generating equipment in San Francisco and elsewhere; and payment to City and County of San Francisco of $500,000 for attorney's fees and other expenses of litigation.   Action details Not available
020972 2 Designation of the Dogpatch Historic DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 10 of the Planning Code by adding Appendix L designating the Dogpatch Historic District, the location and the boundaries of which are generally between Indiana and Third Street, odd and even addresses, from 18th to Tubbs Street, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.   Action details Not available
021908 1 Amending Section 10.1 of the Administrative Provisions of the Annual Appropriation OrdinanceOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Section 10.1 of the Administrative Provisions of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance to prohibit temporary exchanges or reclassifications to departmental Deputy Director, or equivalent classifications or policy-making or policy-implementing positions that report directly to a Department Head, without approval of the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
021894 1 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Carter TerraceResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000 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
021895 1 Canceling January 6, 2003 Board of Supervisors MeetingResolutionPassedResolution canceling the Monday, January 6, 2003, meeting of the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
021896 1 Establish SF Abuse Free ZoneResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to establish San Francisco as an Abuse Free Zone.   Action details Not available
021897 1 Lease of Real Property - 1155 Market StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the lease of 139,956 sq. ft. of office space in the building located at 1155 Market Street, San Francisco for the City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for consolidation of staff from various locations and authorizing the termination of an existing lease for certain office space at 1155 Market Street, San Francisco.   Action details Not available
021898 1 Commend San Francisco Urban Service ProjectResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco Urban Service Project on its ten year anniversary and for providing service and dedication to the youth of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
021899 1 Commend Richard LipnerResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the tremendous contribution that Richard Lipner has made to the seniors of San Francisco and commending him for his dedication, and wishing him well in his future endeavors.   Action details Not available
021900 1 Stray Golf BallsHearingFiledHearing to consider solutions to stray golf balls hit from Lincoln Park Golf Course to homes along Clement Street.   Action details Not available
021901 1 City's Plan for Residents "Timing Out" from CalWORKsHearingFiledHearing on the City's plan for residents "timing out" from CalWORKs beginning in January 2003, including those residents who speak English as a second language.   Action details Not available
021902 1 Proposition A and PHearingFiledHearing to consider Public Utilities Commission's response to Proposition A and P.   Action details Not available
021903 1 Select Committee on Medical CannabisMotionFiledMotion establishing a Select Committee on Medical Cannabis, which shall be in operation through June 30, 2003.   Action details Not available
021904 1 Committee of the WholeMotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on December 9, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. to hold a hearing to consider adopting a Resolution of Necessity in connection with a proposal to acquire by eminent domain portions of Lot 24 in San Francisco Assessor's Block 5474, located at Keith Street and LeConte Avenue, and adjacent portions of Keith Street and LeConte Avenue, for the construction of a substation for the Third Street Light Rail Project.   Action details Not available
021905 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion asking the Legislative Analyst to assess funding for crime labs and DNA testing in comparable cities, identify the current backlog at the SFPD crime lab, and provide recommendations on how to increase capacity and efficiency at the crime lab.   Action details Not available
021827 1 Changing Official Width of SidewalkOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1556 to change the official sidewalk width on a portion of 16th Street, 246.71 feet southwest of Potrero Avenue; making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes.   Action details Not available
021828 1 Changing Official Width of SidewalkOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1557 to change the official sidewalk width on the on the northwest side of Treat Avenue between Alameda and Florida Streets; making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes.   Action details Not available
021829 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Nonprofits' Insurance Alliance of California for receipt of an aggregate amount of $26,380.14 from Nonprofits' Insurance Alliance of California; the City and County of San Francisco filed the lawsuit on March 29, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court (Case No. 406-211).   Action details Not available
021809 1 HIV/AIDS confidential counseling and testing services in family planning agency clinicsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $186,000 from the California Family Health Council, Inc. (CFHC), to enhance and expand HIV/AIDS confidential counseling and testing services in family planning agency clinics and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 1, 2002, through August 31, 2003.   Action details Not available
021816 2 Enhance the safety of firefighters as required by the State Fire Marshal's OfficeResolutionPassedResolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $409,633 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to acquire 800 MHz portable radios for all firefighters working in suppression and to transfer from the California Fire Incident Reporting System (CFIRS) to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), for the period of September 15, 2002 through September 14, 2003.   Action details Not available