Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/21/2003 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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021984 2 HIV Care and Related Services for Women and MinoritiesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) AIDS Office (AO) to accept and expend the second year of a grant in the amount of $650,000 from the DHHS Office of Minority Health (DHHS OMH) to improve AIDS related health outcomes for women and minorities and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 30, 2002 to September 29, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
022051 1 Transfer State funds for contract services to improve access to mental health treatment for children in foster care /other children placed outside of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the transfer of State general funds from the State to the California Mental Health Directors Association for a contract to provide services to foster care and other Medi-Cal eligible children placed outside of San Francisco, for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
022048 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Scott Nisbet and Daniel David against the City and County of San Francisco and AT&T Corporation in exchange for a waiver of costs by San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on February 19, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 02-404691; entitled Nisbet and David v. AT&T Corp. and the City and County of San Francisco; other material terms of said settlement are that AT&T will pay costs and fees to plaintiffs' counsel, and will provide pre-paid telephone calling cards with a value of $50,000 for free distribution in San Francisco; these cards will be distributed through the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, and the San Francisco Department of Human Services.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021944 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Carla Hollis, term ending January 31, 2006, and Godofredo Gomez, Ralph Gibson, Bud Wilson, and Aaron Zeff, terms ending January 31, 2007, to the Veterans Affairs Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
022054 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Kim Schoen, Barbara Blong, Gay Kaplan, and Merle Malakoff, terms to be determined, to the Homeless Senior Task Force, residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030028 1 Adopting findings related to the conditional use appeal on property located at 2444-2454 Noriega StreetMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the approval of the Director of Planning, serving as the Planning Commission during last year's Planning emergency, of Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0736C (which authorized, subject to conditions, the installation of three antennas within a rooftop mounted cylinder radome, one GPS antenna mounted to the roof, and four associated equipment cabinets within the ground floor storage room of the one-story commercial building as part of the wireless telecommunications network operated by MetroPCS) within an NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, pursuant to Section 711.83 of the Planning Code, on property located at 2444-2454 Noriega Street, north side between 31st and 32nd Streets (Lot 004F in Assessor's Block 2018).APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
021804 2 Garbage Collection Truck Licensing FeeOrdinancePassedOrdinance increasing the licensing fee for garbage trucks and the amount deposited into the Mandatory Refuse Collection Service Fund by amending Section 249.6 of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code and Section 10.100-7 of the San Francisco Administrative Code and ratifying past actions taken in connection with such licensing fee.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021911 2 MOU, H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics, Local 790OrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, Local 790 for H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
020392 1 Webpage Enhancement and Maintenance for the Board of SupervisorsMotionPassedMotion amending Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adding Rule 6.22, which will direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to provide and maintain enhancements to the Webpage of the Board of Supervisors, and allow individual Supervisors privately to maintain a linked Webpage to be used in furtherance of the conduct of the City's business.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
020913 4 Amending the Appointment Process for the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council and Establishing Child Care Planning Advisory Council AccountOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending section 5.200 to: (1) provide that the Board of Supervisors appoints 15 members of the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council ("Council") and that the Board of Education, or County Superintendent of Schools, if the Board of Education delegates the appointment power to her or him, appoints 15 members of the Council and to; (2) amend compensation provisions for Council members to provide for compensation for all members who are not otherwise compensated for attending committee meetings; and amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding section 10.100-367 to establish the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council Fund.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021815 2 Publication of Annual Reports - Amend Administrative Code Sections 1.56 and 8.16OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sections 1.56 and 8.16 to require that department heads, boards and commissions post annual reports on the City's website, and prohibiting departments, boards and commissions from publishing hard copies of such reports without approval of the Board of Supervisors.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021937 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by plaintiff the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and intervening plaintiff Alane Bernadette Baca against the City and County of San Francisco and Andrew Blackwell for (1) payment of $100,000.00, including all damages, attorneys' fees and costs, (2) a credit of six (6) weeks of sick leave to intervening plaintiff Baca, and (3) the Police Department issuing a specified Department Bulletin, incorporating that Bulletin into specified EEO trainings, and beginning the process of reviewing and, where applicable, revising Department General Order 11.07; the lawsuit was filed on October 4, 2001, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 325-126; entitled Department of Fair Employment and Housing, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al (Real Party in Interest: Alane Bernadette Baca).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021938 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by William J. Sepatis against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit under US District Court Case No. C00-2299 MHP filed on May 31, 2000 and the lawsuit under US District Court Case No. C00-1626 MHP filed on May 8, 2000 were consolidated, entitled William James Sepatis v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021986 1 Settlement of LitigationOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation by the City and County of San Francisco against Haruo Abe by accepting the total amount of $21,250 plus interest as provided in the settlement and Mutual Release and directing its attorney to sign the dismissal with prejudice of the subject litigation upon completion of all of the terms of the settlement agreement.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021987 2 Settlement of LitigationOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation by the City and County of San Francisco against Hartford Properties, a California Corporation Linda L. Servis and Helen Parduhn Marshall, individuals by accepting the total amount of $25,000 directing its attorney to sign the Payment Agreement, Settlement and Release.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
021599 1 Approval of Ferry Building Sublease AgreementResolutionPassedResolution approving Sublease between Ferry Building Associates, LLC, as sublandlord, and San Francisco Port Commission, as subtenant, for the Port Commission Hearing Room and Ancillary Premises, located in the Ferry Building.   Action details Not available
021599 1 Approval of Ferry Building Sublease AgreementResolutionPassedResolution approving Sublease between Ferry Building Associates, LLC, as sublandlord, and San Francisco Port Commission, as subtenant, for the Port Commission Hearing Room and Ancillary Premises, located in the Ferry Building.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
020969 2 Prohibition on Use of Public Funds for Printed Greeting CardsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 4 of Article III of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding a new section 3.405 to prohibit the use of City funds to produce or mail printed greeting cards.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021791 2 Preservative-treated Wood Containing ArsenicOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 21G, requiring all City Departments and Contractors to purchase preservative-treated wood only from the list of environmentally preferable alternatives adopted by the Department of the Environment; requiring all City Departments that own or maintain play structures, park equipment or other facilities constructed with preservative-treated wood containing arsenic to undertake certain actions; requiring the Department of the Environment to report to the Commission on the Environment on the programs mandated by this Chapter; requiring disposal of preservative-treated wood containing arsenic at approved landfills; and directing the Department of Building Inspection and the Department of the Environment to report on a possible citywide ban on preservative-treated wood containing arsenic.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021943 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Janet Reilly, Robert McDonnell, Leah Shahum, and Maryanne Harrison, for a term subject to review and affirmation on January 31, 2005, to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030011 3 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Sara Desumala, term ending on December 31, 2004, to the Developmental Disabilities Area Board V.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030012 1 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Supervisor Tom Ammiano as a member of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030015 1 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Supervisor Tony Hall as a member of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030017 1 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Supervisor Sophie Maxwell as a member of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030019 1 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Supervisor Jake McGoldrick as a member of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
022015 2 Amending Rules of Order 3.9 - Roll Call RequestsMotionPassedMotion amending Rule 3.9 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow Supervisors to make Roll Call requests for introduction at alternate Board meetings beginning in February of 2003.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
022026 1 Amending the Rules of Order of the San Francisco Board of SupervisorsMotionPassedMotion amending Rules 1.1, 2.9, 2.18, 3.7, 3.8, 3.11, and 5.35 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to reflect the change of the regular meeting day from Monday to Tuesday and deadlines related thereto.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
022026 2 Amending the Rules of Order of the San Francisco Board of SupervisorsMotionPassedMotion amending Rules 1.1, 2.9, 2.18, 3.7, 3.8, 3.11, and 5.35 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to reflect the change of the regular meeting day from Monday to Tuesday and deadlines related thereto.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
022040 1 FY 2002-2003 and FY 2003-2004 BudgetsHearingHeardHearing on FY 2002-2003 and FY 2003-2004 budgets at a Committee of the Whole on January 13, 2003. The hearing will include reports from the Controller and the Mayor's Budget Office on mid-year budget reduction proposals, the most current budget projections for the City, and potential impacts for San Francisco from the State budget shortfall.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
022020 1 Public Hearing - Appeal, Supplemental EIR for the San Francisco Cruise Terminal Mixed Use Project and Brannan Street Wharf ProjectHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission certification of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, Planning Case No. 94.155E, for a proposed mixed-use cruise terminal facility/residential project, located on Piers 30-32 and Seawall Lot 330 and a public open space project, in the location of Piers 34 and 36, in the Port of San Francisco.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
022021 1 Affirming Planning Commission certification of the FSEIR for the S.F. Cruise Terminal Mixed Use Project and Brannan Street Wharf ProjectMotionPassedMotion affirming Planning Commission certification of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for a proposed mixed-use cruise terminal facility/residential project, located on Piers 30-32 and Seawall Lot 330 and a public open space project, in the location of Piers 34 and 36, in the Port of San Francisco, in the City and County of San Francisco.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
022022 1 Reversing the Planning Commission certification of the FSEIR for the S.F. Cruise Terminal Mixed Use Project and Brannan Street Wharf Project.MotionKilledMotion reversing the Planning Commission certification of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for a proposed mixed-use cruise terminal facility/residential project, located on Piers 30-32 and Seawall Lot 330 and a public open space project, in the location of Piers 34 and 36, in the Port of San Francisco, in the City and County of San Francisco.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
022023 1 Preparation of findings reversing the Planning Commission certification of the FSEIR for the S.F. Cruise Terminal Mixed Use Project and Brannan Street Wharf ProjectMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the Planning Commission certification of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for a proposed mixed-use cruise terminal facility/residential project, located on Piers 30-32 and Seawall Lot 330 and a public open space project, in the location of Piers 34 and 36, in the Port of San Francisco, in the City and County of San Francisco.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
030073 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Serial InebriationMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to analyze the best practices of other local jurisdiction with regard to dealing with the problem of serial inebriation in public and evaluating the effectiveness of such programs in reducing the incidence of repeated public inebriation by the same persons. Please consider the interagency program operated by the City of San Diego called the Serial Inebriate Program (SIP). In-depth report on this topic, delivered by May 2003.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030074 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Legislators RetreatsMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to research on how other cities and counties determine space and time for local legislators to conduct retreats. In particular, examine how the Cities of Richmond and Redwood City, California, and Reno, Nevada conduct legislative retreats. Sponsor requests this report by March 7, 2003.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030077 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Update File Number 011590MotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to update File Number 011590 (Leno) related to the Digital Divide, with specific emphasis on the City's progress in addressing the Digital Divide. Please complete this report by February 13, 2003.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
030078 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Cruise Ship Terminal at Piers 30 and 32MotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to examine the regulatory process for approval of the proposed Cruise Ship Terminal at Piers 30 and 32, provide analysis of state legislation that has been approved and may be proposed regarding this site, describe efforts in other communities to plan for cruise terminals and to provide guidance to City staff in advance of regulatory approvals at the Board of Supervisors. Please provide an initial report no later than February 13, 2003 and continue working until legislation is adopted.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
021541 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Robert Haaland against the City and County of San Francisco for $107,500; the lawsuit was filed on August 10, 1999 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 305-552; entitled Robert Haaland, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030033 1 Existing Litigation - Realty Equities, Inc. v. San FranciscoReportFiledMotion 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 the following litigation filed against the City and County of San Francisco by plaintiffs who have challenged the validity of an appeal from a Planning Commission decision granting a conditional use authorization, which decision was reversed by the Board of Supervisors on appeal, regarding a proposed demolition of an existing motel (Lanai Motel) and construction of a four story tourist hotel at 2361 Lombard St. Realty Equities, Inc. v. San Francisco San Francisco Superior Court No. 314-332, filed 8/14/00 The Closed Session is permitted by California Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) and Administrative Code (Sunshine Ordinance) Section 67.10 (d) (1), and discussion in open session concerning this matter would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in the pending litigation.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
022044 1 Supporting Assembly Bill 18ResolutionPassedResolution supporting Assembly Bill 18, eliminating the preemption clause of the State Fair Employment and Housing Act.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030058 1 Honoring Mayor Massimo Mallegni and Honorable Cultural Assessor Massimilano SimoniResolutionPassedResolution honoring the Honorable Mayor Massimo Mallegni and the Honorable Cultural Assessor Massimilano Simoni for their participation in the "1st International Marble Mosaic Competition" which will be held in both San Francisco and Pietrasanta on September 27th and 28th, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030059 1 Taking stand against hate crime at Women's BuildingResolutionPassedResolution taking a stand against the intolerable hate crime attacks done to the Women's Building, and asking anyone with information about the attacks to contact the Mission Police Station.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030060 1 Supporting operations of California Coastal CommissionResolutionPassedResolution supporting the continued operation of the California Coastal Commission and urging State government to modify appointment procedures of the Commission so that it may continue its good work implementing the State of California's coastal protection program in perpetuity.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030061 1 Authorize DPT Grant of $400,000 to establish a Motorist Information SystemResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Parking and Traffic to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $400,000 from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to establish a Motorist Information System.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030062 1 Authorize DPT Grant of $360,000 from Hazard Elimination ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Parking and Traffic to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $360,000 from the Hazard Elimination Safety Program to implement an emergency vehicle priority system at the 20 to 30 most critical intersections surrounding the five busiest fire stations in the City - the Financial District, Chinatown, Moscone Center, Civic Center and Mission Bay.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030063 1 Urging San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commission to change meeting day from Tuesday to MondayResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commission to move its regularly scheduled meeting time from Tuesday to Monday.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030064 1 Urge State Legislature to adopt Domestic Rights and Responsibilities ActResolutionPassedResolution urging the State Legislature to adopt the Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030065 1 Recognizing Ging P. Bill WongResolutionPassedResolution recognizing Mr. Ging P. Bill Wong's 36-year career at the Federal Highway Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation and his dedicated service on their behalf to our City and declaring January 15, 2003 to be the "Bill Wong Day" in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030066 1 Commending Coastal ConservancyResolutionPassedResolution commending the Coastal Conservancy for its financial support for Sail San Francisco 2002 and encouraging the Coastal Conservancy's support for similar future events.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030067 1 Commending Most Reverend Ignatius WangResolutionPassedResolution commending the Most Reverend Ignatius Wang on his appointment as Titular Bishop of Sitipa and Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030068 1 Commending San Francisco University High School Girls' Volleyball TeamResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco University High School Girls' Volleyball Team for their achievements in the Bay Counties League (BCL) and the State Championships.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030069 1 Commending Robert WertzResolutionPassedResolution commending Robert Wertz upon his retirement after serving the youth and families of San Francisco for over 31 years.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030079 1 Commending San Francisco University High School Girls' Cross Country TeamResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco University High School Girls' Cross Country Team for their achievements in the Bay Counties League (BCL) and the State Championships.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
022047 1 Opposing USA PATRIOT ActResolutionPassedResolution opposing the USA PATRIOT Act and related Executive Orders.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
022047 1 Opposing USA PATRIOT ActResolutionPassedResolution opposing the USA PATRIOT Act and related Executive Orders.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030092 1 Japanese Bilingual Bicultural ProgramResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030088 1 MOU, Local 790, for staff nurses and per diem nursesOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing an amendment to the 2000-2003 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 790, AFL-CIO for staff nurses and per diem nurses by extending the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement through June 30, 2005.   Action details Not available
030089 1 MOU, Local 856 for Supervising NursesOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing an amendment to the 2001-2003 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Teamsters Local 856 for Supervising Nurses by extending the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement through June 30, 2005.   Action details Not available
030093 1 Funding for the sale of lease-revenue bonds for citywide equipmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $4,200,633 from the sale of lease-revenue bonds by the San Francisco Finance Corporation to fund purchase of equipment citywide for fiscal year 2002-03; placing $455,000 on reserve.   Action details Not available
030094 1 Funding for job transition services for laid-off or displaced employeesOrdinanceFiledOrdinance re-appropriating $300,000 in salary savings for the Department of Human Resources for a city-wide program of job transition services for laid-off or displaced employees for fiscal year 2002-03.   Action details Not available
030118 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Modesto Irrigation District for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief to Validate Termination of Long-Term Power Sales Agreement; the City and County of San Francisco filed the lawsuit on August 16, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court (San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 323848).   Action details Not available
030095 1 Recreation and Parks -- FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code by amending Sections 7.16 and 7.18 to require a cleaning deposit and reimbursement for costs for the use of park facilities; amending Sections 12.05, 12.07, 12.20, and adding Sections 12.21, 12.22, 12.23, 12.24, 12.25, 12.26, 12.27 to increase the fees charged for the use of Recreation and Park facilities for weddings, events, picnics, photography and filming, encroachment, for parking on the Golden Gate Park Concourse and for classes at the Sharon Arts Studio; and adding Section 12.28 authorizing the Recreation and Park Commission to develop policies and procedures to allow the General Manager to reduce or waive fees in the case of demonstrated financial hardship.   Action details Not available
030096 1 Establishing parking violation and late payment penaltiesOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Sections 130 and 131 and adding Section 132 to establish fines for parking violations and late payment penalties.   Action details Not available
030097 1 Designate the 1338 Filbert Street Cottages as a LandmarkOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Article 10 to designate the 1338 Filbert Street Cottages, Lots 31, 32, 33 and 34 in Assessor's Block 524, as Landmark No. 232.   Action details Not available
030045 2 Amending the Annual Salary Ordinance to expedite appointments by elected officialsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the Annual Salary Ordinance to provide that elected officials enumerated in Article II and Section 6.100 of the San Francisco Charter may make appointments to permanent positions upon (1) verification by the Human Resources Director that the positions have been legally established and that the appointment is consistent with the Charter and applicable Civil Service Rules and (2) certification by the Controller that sufficient funds are available; and specifying that such appointments do not require approval by the Mayor.   Action details Not available
030099 1 Extending annual condominium conversion limitationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code Article 9, Section 1396 to extend the annual condominium conversion limitation for two additional years and providing for the conversion of specified buildings where a property owner submitted a subdivision application on or before January 21, 2003.   Action details Not available
020641 1 Residential Parking Permit Fees - ExemptionOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Section 314 exempting owners of electric or other clean air vehicles from residential parking permit fees.   Action details Not available
021771 2 Permit Required for Construction of an Impervious Surface in Front YardOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Section 106.1.14 to require that a permit be issued before commencing with construction of an impervious surface, other than a driveway, in a front yard setback area and providing that violation of the permit requirement shall be an infraction subject to fines up to $500; amending Section 110, Table 1-F to establish the permit fee.   Action details Not available
020549 2 Special Use District to allow an approved live/work project convert to residentialOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.23 to create the Fourth and Freelon Streets Special Use District encompassing the property zoned Service Light Industrial and bounded by Fourth Street, Freelon Street, Zoe Street and Welsh Street and by adding Section 263.16 to create special height and bulk exceptions for the Fourth and Freelon Streets Special Use District, which would allow previously approved but unbuilt live/work units to convert to market-rate residential units and additional market-rate residential units to be constructed with an allowable increase in height from 50' to 85' and a dwelling unit density governed by the permissible building envelope; provided that (i) the developer shall construct at the developer's sole expense, on land owned or purchased by the developer in either the South of Market Area or the North of Market Residential Special Use District, off-site affordable rental housing with square footage equal to 15% of the total residential units to be constructed offset by the cost of land acquisition, with a minimum of 56 unit   Action details Not available
020550 2 Zoning Map AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the use classification and the height and bulk designation of the property zoned Service Light Industrial and bounded by Fourth Street, Freelon Street, Zoe Street and Welsh Street.   Action details Not available
030100 1 Contracting out Laundry ServicesResolutionKilledResolution concurring with the Controller's certification that laundry services can be performed for the Department of Public Health, Laguna Honda Hospital by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees.   Action details Not available
030101 1 Urge Gov. Davis to reconsider realignment of Health and Human Services ProgramsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Governor and the State Legislature to reconsider realignment of health and human services and related obligations to the local level and to develop new revenues sufficient to maintain program administration at the State level, urging the Legislature, if it adopts some or all of the realignment proposals made by Governor, to include the minimum guarantees in order to maintain sufficient levels of health and human services uniformly across the State of California, including funding formulas for realigned programs that significantly reward local General Fund contributions, funding formulas that adequately provide for projected growth in consumer populations and caseloads, and mandatory requirements for proper levels of patient care and consumer services, and directing the City Lobbyist, in consultation with the Mayor's Office, the Director of Human Services and the Director of Public Health, to urge the Governor and the State Legislature to reconsider realignment of health and human services and, if realignment is adopted, enact minimum guarantees described herein.   Action details Not available
030102 1 Authorize DPW to accept and expend $20,911,134 to rehabilitate the Fourth Street Bridge over Mission Bay ChannelResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $8,438,760 in Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR) program funds, $9,977,898 in Federal Seismic funds, and $2,494,475 in State Seismic funds, for a total of $20,911,134 in grant funds from the Federal Department of Transportation (FHWA) through the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to seismically retrofit and rehabilitate the Fourth Street Bridge over the Mission Bay Channel Waterway in China Basin; reserving $488,733 in grant funds that may be returned to the General Fund without a need to release the reserve.   Action details Not available
030103 1 Accept and Expend Gift of $60,000 from Hayes Valley Neighborhood for Koshland ParkResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending a gift in place valued at approximately $60,000 from the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Parks Group to the Recreation and Park Department for Koshland Park.   Action details Not available
030104 1 Urge DPW to Rename a portion of 19th Street to Peter Sammon WayResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Public Works to honor Father Peter Sammon by renaming 19th Street between Connecticut and Missouri Streets "Peter Sammon Way".   Action details Not available
030105 1 Urge California Legislature to reject the Governor's proposed shift of local VLF revenuesResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Legislature to reject the Governor's proposed shift of local VLF revenues and to honor the 1998 commitment to restore the VLF.   Action details Not available
030106 1 Urge Recreation and Park Department to retain Balboa Pool at its current locationResolutionFiledResolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to retain the Balboa Pool at its current location and keep Balboa Park consistent with other public park uses.   Action details Not available
030107 1 Commend Hayes Valley MerchantsResolutionPassedResolution commending Hayes Valley merchants on their donation of a portion of their holiday sales to the Homeless Children's Network.   Action details Not available
030108 1 Commend San Francisco Housing AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco Housing Authority for their efforts to increase civic participation among their residents of Public and Section 8 housing.   Action details Not available
030109 1 Commend Robert J. LullResolutionPassedResolution commending Robert J. Lull, M.D., his service as 2002 President of the San Francisco Medical Society.   Action details Not available
030110 1 Commend American Red Cross and Asian-American Donor ProgramResolutionPassedResolution commending the American Red Cross and Asian-American Donor Program in honor of January as National Volunteer Donor Month.   Action details Not available
030111 1 Commend Michael J. Sangiacomo and Congratulate Jim WundermanResolutionPassedResolution commending Michael J. Sangiacomo for his service as the 2002 Chair of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and congratulating Jim Wunderman on having been elected the 2003 Chair of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.   Action details Not available
020915 1 Continuum of Care Plan - Homeless Board MembershipResolutionFiledResolution amending the Continuum of Care Plan to reduce the size of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board to sixteen members; eight of whom are appointed by the Mayor and eight of whom are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
030126 1 Oppose Article 23 of the Basic Law in Hong KongResolutionFiledResolution opposing the proposed Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong.   Action details Not available
030112 1 Mayor's Budget PlanHearingFiledHearing to review the Mayor's most recent budget plan, issued in January 2003. This hearing will address the Mayor's current and planned spending changes to address the City's current budget deficit.   Action details Not available
030113 1 San Francisco's Natural LakesHearingFiledHearing on the status of Lake Merced, Mountain Lake, and Pine Lake with presentations from the Public Utilities Commission and the Park Department.   Action details Not available
030114 1 San Francisco Litter CourtHearingFiledHearing recognizing the important contribution by the California Community Dispute Services (CCDS) providing San Francisco's Litter Court. This hearing will focus on improving the effectiveness of our Litter Court and sustaining more of the citations.   Action details Not available
030115 1 Littering fines for DPW Enforcement and Street CleaningHearingFiledHearing to consider whether there should be a designation of a portion of fines imposed for littering and dumping towards DPW's enforcement programs, especially its Environmental Control Officers, as well as street cleaning, graffiti abatement, and tree plantings among others.   Action details Not available
030116 1 Increasing Dog Registration ComplianceHearingFiledHearing to consider means by which dog owners/guardians can be encouraged to register their pets. Possible utilization of veterinarians to help process registrations for fee as well as other options and educational programs.   Action details Not available
030117 1 Halloween - Establishing as a City-managed EventHearingFiledHearing to consider having the City and County of San Francisco become the sponsor and coordinator of the annual Halloween observance that takes place annually in the Castro.   Action details Not available
030119 1 GraffitiHearingFiledHearing on Department of Parking and Traffic's approach to eradicating graffiti from all city traffic control signage.   Action details Not available
030120 1 Fleet Zero Emission Vehicle Incentive ProgramHearingFiledHearing to consider efforts of City departments to secure funding under the Fleet ZIP program of the California Air Resources Board.   Action details Not available
030036 2 Board Off-site MeetingsMotionPassedMotion ordering the City and School District Committee meeting of the Board of Supervisors be held at the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, Board of Education, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco, on February 26, 2003 at 3:00 P.M.; and directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare the proper notices and postings.   Action details Not available
030091 1 Meeting ScheduleResolutionPassedResolution revising the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors by canceling the November 11, December 2, December 23 and the December 30, 2003 meetings and by canceling all Board and Committee meetings from August 27 through September 14, 2003.   Action details Not available
030121 1 Rules of Order - New Committee StructureMotionPassedMotion amending Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, by repealing Sections 5.1 through 5.8 and replacing them with new Sections 5.1 through 5.6, thereby creating a new committee structure of the Board.   Action details Not available
030122 1 Establish Joint City and School District Select CommitteeMotionPassedMotion establishing a Joint City and School District Select Committee.   Action details Not available
030123 1 Committee of the Whole - Emergency Room Diversion Task ForceMotionPassedMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole on January 27, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. to hear a presentation of the Emergency Room Diversion Task Force recommendations.   Action details Not available
030124 1 Directing Budget AnalystMotionPassedMotion directing the Board of Supervisors Budget Analyst to explore budget reduction strategies and revenue enhancement options and prepare recommendations for consideration by the Board of Supervisors Budget Committee for the fiscal year 2003-2004 Annual Appropriation Ordinance and Annual Salary Ordinance.   Action details Not available
030125 1 Directing the Budget AnalystMotionFiledMotion directing the Budget Analyst to include policy recommendations, when deemed appropriate by the Budget Analyst, in its reports to the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
030127 1 Committee of the WholeMotionPassedMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole to consider Files 020550 and 020549 regarding the 4th and Freelon Special Use District and Zoning Map Amendment, to be held on February 4, 2003.   Action details Not available
030025 1 Increasing the Alemany Flea Market Daily Staff FeeOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Section 9B.5 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by increasing the daily fee for a stall at the Alemany Flea Market from $30 per stall to $45 per stall.   Action details Not available
030029 1 Authorizing MTA to proceed with CM/GC project delivery method for Muni Metro East ProjectOrdinancePassedOrdinance exempting the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) from subcontractor listing requirements of Administrative Code Chapter 6 for the proposed construction of the Muni Metro East Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance and Operations Facility Project; and authorizing the MTA to take all necessary steps to procure such work through a CM/GC contract duly awarded pursuant to this Ordinance.   Action details Not available
030023 1 Child Care Health LinkagesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $84,328.13 with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, to extend current child care health consultation services to family childcare providers, for the period of July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003.   Action details Not available
030024 1 PUC Contract for Program Management Services, CS-524ResolutionPassedResolution approving Public Utilities Commission's continuation of Agreement No. CS-524, Program Management Services, with the Water Infrastructure Partners (WIP) through February 28, 2003.   Action details Not available
030031 1 Establishing Monthly Contribution AmountResolutionPassedResolution establishing monthly contribution amount to Health Service Trust Fund.   Action details Not available
030003 2 Sale of 1345 Turk/1140 Fillmore to Redevelopment AgencyResolutionPassedResolution approving the sale of real property located at 1345 Turk and 1140 Fillmore Streets to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for $900,000; approving the interdepartmental transfer of jurisdiction over 1345 Turk from the Municipal Transportation Agency to the City's Arts Commission; authorizing the Director of Property to enter into an Agreement for the Sale of Real Property with the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for the sale of such real property for the development of affordable housing, arts and community uses, and other public beneficial uses.   Action details Not available