Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/12/2003 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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030637 3 Extending Redevelopment Agency's Times for Incurring and Repaying DebtOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving, for the redevelopment plans listed below, the elimination of the existing time limits in each plan for establishment of loans, advances and indebtedness: (1) the Western Addition Area A-2 Redevelopment Plan, (2) the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Plan, (3) the Rincon Point - South Beach Redevelopment Plan, and (4) the Embarcadero-Lower Market (Golden Gateway) Redevelopment Plan.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
031176 1 Reduce sexual risk for HIV transmission in substance using men who have sex with menResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $127,961 with Public Health Foundation Enterprises Inc. (PHFE), the primary contractor, to reduce the sexual risk for HIV transmission in substance using men who have sex with men (SU-MSM), for the period of September 1, 2002, to August 31, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031178 1 Renew Revolving Loan Funds Agreement with StateResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to renew its current agreement with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, an agent of the State of California, for a revolving loan fund in the amount of $75,000 to be used to pay for verified funeral/burial expenses and emergency relocation for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031180 1 Collaborative research study to evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches for reducing the transmission risk behaviors of HIV-infected patients, year 2ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $71,992 with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, for a collaborative study of prevention for HIV-positive persons under the second year of an award from the DHHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); for the period of September 30, 2002 to September 29, 2003.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031182 1 Grants Federal Funds - Municipal RailwayResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) Board of Directors to accept and expend $990,029 of Federal Earmarked Capital Assistance for Design and Construction of Muni's Central Control Facility.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031210 1 Contract approval - Municipal Transportation Quality ReviewResolutionPassedResolution approving the award and execution of San Francisco Municipal Railway Contract Number CCO 02-866, Municipal Transportation Quality Review, to Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, to conduct the Quality Review required under Charter Section 8A.107, for a total contract amount not to exceed $49,489, and for a term not to exceed one year with an option to extend up to an additional two years to cover the next review period.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031212 1 Agreement - Informatix, Inc. and CCSFResolutionPassedResolution approving the Agreement between Informatix, Inc. and City of County of San Francisco for computer consulting services necessary to implement the Computer Assisted Support Enforcement System (CASES) Consortium for forty one California counties, including San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031195 1 Memorandum of Understanding re PERS Contract AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives' Association regarding the amendment of the contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System to provide the County's Sheriffs with the retirement benefits known as 3% @ 55.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030743 1 Lease, Parking Agreement and Negative Declaration for Piers 1½, 3 and 5ResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing a 66-year Lease with San Francisco Waterfront Partners, LLC for Piers 1½, 3 and 5, Approving Related Parking Agreement, and Adopting Findings of Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030890 1 Lease Agreement with Imperial ParkingResolutionPassedResolution approving lease agreement with Imperial Parking (U.S.), and the City and County of San Francisco operating by and through the San Francisco Port Commission to operate a surface parking lot at Seawall Lot 330, Embarcadero between Bryant and Beale Streets.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031165 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 38th Avenue and Irving Street, stopping Irving Street at 38th Avenue, making this an all-way STOP; 22nd Avenue and Ortega Street, stopping Ortega Street at 22nd Avenue, making this an all-way STOP; and 21st Avenue and Irving Street, stopping Irving Street at 21st Avenue, making this an all-way STOP.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031166 1 Traffic Regulations, Various StreetsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT EXCEPT MUNI - ESTABLISH 19th Avenue, northbound, at Junipero Serra Boulevard. ONE WAY STREET (NORTHBOUND) - ESTABLISH Guttenberg Street, between Hanover and Mission Streets. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH 7th Avenue, northbound, at Lawton Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031167 1 Parking Regulations, Various LocationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. TAXI ZONE - ESTABLISH 4th Street, west side, from Minna Street to 150 feet southerly (150-foot Taxi Zone). TOW-AWAY LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - ESTABLISH TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 4th Street, southbound, from 150 feet south of Minna Street to Howard Street. TOUR BUS LOADING ZONE - ESTABLISH Howard Street, north side, from 120 feet to 445 feet west of 4th Street (325-foot white zone). TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Howard Street, north side, from 4th Street to 120 feet westerly. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Howard Street, north side, from 445 feet to 570 feet west of 4th Street (125-foot zone). TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Minna Street, south side, from 4th Street to 615 feet westerly. NO PARKING ANYTIME - REVOKE Minna Street, south side, from 230 feet west of 4th Street to 385 feet westerly (385-foot zone). TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Turk Street, south side, from Divisadero Street to 95 feet westerly.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031078 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - John DarmaninOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by John Darmanin against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000; the lawsuits were filed on February 19, 1999 (H-19 Reinstatement) and February 5, 2003 (Enforcement of Judgment), in the San Francisco Superior Court, Case Nos. 301-118 and 502-410; entitled John Darmanin, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al., and San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798, et al. v. Demmons, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031079 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - John DarmaninOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by John Darmanin against the City and County of San Francisco for $105,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 29, 1997, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C 97-4703; entitled John Darmanin, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031177 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - John EilerOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by John Eiler against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 15, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 02-405687; entitled John Eiler, et al., v. James Strain, City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031179 1 Settlement of Lawsuits - Regents of the University of California and University of California, Hastings College of the LawOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the settlement of the following lawsuits: (1) Regents of the University of California v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 311005, filed March 24, 2000; (2) Regents of the University of California v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 324662, filed September 18, 2001; (3) University of California, Hastings College of the Law v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 400550, filed October 24, 2001; and (4) Regents of the University of California and University of California, Hastings College of the Law v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 414027, filed October 24, 2002. These settlements result in payment by the City in an undetermined amount not to exceed $155,000; potential payment by the City of an additional amount to be determined; and an agreement on the maximum future water and sewer rate charges to plaintiffs for the next three fiscal years.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
030606 3 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Karen Cohn, term ending June 30, 2005 to the Asthma Task Force. Residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030750 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Madison Kilpatrick, Scott Williams, L. Michael Costas, Richard Morten, Lori Yamauchi, Reed Benet, Theresa Feely, Joe Raguso, Dr. Mike Le, Karen Pierce, Janice Bolaffi, Peter Cohen, and Corinne Woods, terms to be determined, to the Biosciences Task Force.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031024 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Rebecca Anne Turner, term ending January 31, 2004 to the Mental Health Board.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031084 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Walter DeVaughn, term ending September 30, 2005 to the Adult Day Health Care Planning Council.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031190 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Marylouise Lovett, term ending March 31, 2004 to the Commission on Aging Advisory Council.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031199 1 Reappointment of Sunil Daluvoy to the Telecommunications CommissionResolutionPassedResolution confirming the reappointment of Sunil Daluvoy to the Telecommunications Commission, term ending July 1, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031200 1 Reappointment of Kimberlee Bogen to the Telecommunications CommissionResolutionPassedResolution confirming the reappointment of Kimberlee Bogen to the Telecommunications Commission, term ending July 1, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031231 2 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Ellouise Patton, term ending September 4, 2006 to the Delinquency Prevention Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031306 1 Adopting findings related to the conditional use appeal on property located at 40-50 Lansing StreetMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0446CEV (which allowed the construction of an 84-foot tall residential building within an R (Residential) District pursuant to Planning Code Section 152, and allowed the construction of a building with full lot coverage in the Rincon Hill Special Use District pursuant to Planning Code Section 249.1(b)(1)(C) in an RC-4 District, an 84-R Height and Bulk District and the Rincon Special Use District/Residential Subdistrict) on property located at 40-50 Lansing Street (a.k.a. 35 Guy Place) (Lot 11 in Assessor's Block 3749).AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031306 2 Adopting findings related to the conditional use appeal on property located at 40-50 Lansing StreetMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0446CEV (which allowed the construction of an 84-foot tall residential building within an R (Residential) District pursuant to Planning Code Section 152, and allowed the construction of a building with full lot coverage in the Rincon Hill Special Use District pursuant to Planning Code Section 249.1(b)(1)(C) in an RC-4 District, an 84-R Height and Bulk District and the Rincon Special Use District/Residential Subdistrict) on property located at 40-50 Lansing Street (a.k.a. 35 Guy Place) (Lot 11 in Assessor's Block 3749).APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031335 1 Adopting findings related to the appeal of the CEQA determination by the Planning Department for the Secondary Unit OrdinanceMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the Secondary Unit Ordinance is exempt/excluded from the California Environmental Quality Act.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031335 2 Adopting findings related to the appeal of the CEQA determination by the Planning Department for the Secondary Unit OrdinanceMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the Secondary Unit Ordinance is exempt/excluded from the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031105 1 Amending Police Code Sections 4302 and 4303 to Define HarassmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Police Code Sections 4302 and 4303 to (1) eliminate the requirement that before they may be protected from harassment, persons seeking access to health care facilities invoke a “buffer zone” by declaring to protestors a desire to be left alone; and (2) to define harassment of a person seeking access to a health care facility as the non-consensual and knowing approach within eight feet of another person for purposes of passing a leaflet or handbill to, display a sign to, or engage in oral protest, education or counseling with such other person in a public way or on a sidewalk area within one hundred feet of a health care facility.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031076 2 Support of Proposed Skate Park at Potrero del Sol ParkResolutionPassedResolution supporting the Skateboarding Task Force and the Recreation and Park Department's recommendation to build a skate park at the Potrero del Sol Park; and urging the Department to improve bathroom facilities at the Park.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031138 2 Liquor Licenses, 399 4th StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license from 5423 Geary Boulevard to 399 4th Street for Whole Foods Market California, Inc. dba "Whole Foods Market"(District 6), and issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license to the same applicant, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030848 1 General Assistance-In-kind AssistanceOrdinanceFailedOrdinance modifying the City's General Assistance (GA) Program by amending San Francisco Administrative Code Sec. 20.57 to reflect the current grant amount; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.59.3 to provide in-kind housing, utilities and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.1 to value housing, utilities and meals provided to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.6A. to provide a special needs allowance to homeless recipients; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.12 to establish a baseline GA budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.13 to require a Controller's evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.14 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before July 1, 2003.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031361 1 General Assistance-In-Kind Assistance; Department of Human Services Care FundOrdinanceKilledOrdinance modifying the City's General Assistance (GA) Program by amending San Francisco Administrative Code Sec. 20.57 to reflect the current grant amount; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.59.3 to provide in-kind housing, utilities and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.1 to value housing, utilities and meals provided to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.6A. to provide a special needs allowance to homeless recipients; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.12 to establish a baseline GA budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.13 to require a Controller's evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.14 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before July 1, 2003; and amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-77, to establish a Department of Human Services Care Fund, defining terms, identifying revenues, restricting permissible uses, providing for verification and adjustment of appropriations, and limiting expenditures in excesCONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031238 2 Establishing a Department of Human Services Care FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-77, to establish a Department of Human Services Care Fund, defining terms, identifying revenues, restricting permissible uses, providing for verification and adjustment of appropriations, and limiting expenditures in excess of the fund cap.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031240 1 Establishing Cash for Care Special AccountOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Section 10.100 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to establish the Cash for Care Special Account to receive, administer and fund programs for the homeless of San Francisco.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031241 1 Expanding Eligibility to Participate in Annual Joint Fundraising DriveOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Section 16.93-2 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to allow the Cash for Care Special Account to participate in the annual joint fundraising drive.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031245 1 Amendment No. 1 to 2003-2005 MOU, Cement Masons, Local 580OrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 1 to the 2003-2005 Memorandum of Understanding between the Cement Masons, Local 580 and the City and County of San Francisco by amending Article III.O. to correct a clerical omission by inserting a Long-Term Disability provision.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031170 2 Airport Lease with U.S. Government for office spaceResolutionPassedResolution approving, retroactive to November 1, 2002, a Lease with the U.S. Government for office space to be occupied by the Transportation Security Administration at the International Terminal.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031211 1 Changing Official Width of SidewalkOrdinancePassedOrdinance Amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1560 to change the official sidewalk width on the west side of Illinois Street between 18th and 19th Streets; making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and addressing relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031202 1 Sublease Amendment with the John Stewart Company related to Treasure Island HousingResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Executive Director for the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into an amendment to a sublease with the John Stewart Company to change the premises, to adjust the rent schedule and to adjust the development fee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031203 2 Sublease Amendment with Community Housing Partnership for Treasure Island HousingResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Executive Director for the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into an amendment to a sublease with Community Housing Partnership to amend the premises to include six additional housing units.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030483 1 Recognition of marriages, domestic partnerships and civil unionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 62 of the Administrative Code by adding Section 62.10 to extend recognition of domestic partnerships, civil unions, and other similar legal relationships to persons who lawfully enter into these agreements in other jurisdictions.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
021951 3 Establishing Multi-disciplinary Task Force on Childhood NutritionResolutionPassedResolution establishing a multi-disciplinary task force on childhood nutrition and physical activity.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
021951 4 Establishing Multi-disciplinary Task Force on Childhood NutritionResolutionPassedResolution establishing a multi-disciplinary task force on childhood nutrition and physical activity.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031209 1 Hearing - Ground Lease of Redevelopment Agency Land for Jordan ApartmentsHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving (1) a ground lease of land at 820 O'Farrell Street (Assessor's Block 0716, Lot 003) from the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency to Jordan Housing Corporation, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("JHC"), for $1.00 per year plus $129,999 per year of deferred rent for sixty-five (65) years with an option to renew for an additional thirty-four (34) years, and (2) the sale of improvements thereon for $2,050,000 to JHC for the purpose of rehabilitating, owning and operating housing for very low income households.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARINGPass Action details Not available
031208 1 Ground Lease of Redevelopment Agency Land for Jordan ApartmentsResolutionPassedResolution approving (1) a ground lease of land at 820 O'Farrell Street (Assessor's Block 0716, Lot 003) from the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency to Jordan Housing Corporation, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("JHC"), for $1.00 per year plus $129,999 per year of deferred rent for sixty-five (65) years with an option to renew for an additional thirty-four (34) years, and (2) the sale of improvements thereon for $2,050,000 to JHC for the purpose of rehabilitating, owning and operating housing for very low income households.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031265 1 Appeal, Mitigated Negative Declaration - 2026 Lombard StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16595 adopted June 12, 2003, approving a mitigated negative declaration for the proposed development at 2026 Lombard Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031266 1 Affirming adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard StreetMotionPassedMotion affirming the Planning Commission adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031267 1 Reversing adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard StreetMotionKilledMotion reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031268 1 Preparation of findings to reverse adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031232 1 Public Hearing - Appeal, Conditional Use - 2026 Lombard StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16596 dated June 12, 2003 approving a conditional use authorization, Case No. 2002.0497C, to allow the construction of an approximately 49,000 square foot 97 room tourist hotel with 78 off-street parking spaces on a lot containing approximately 13,600 square feet, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 712.11, 712.21, 712.55 and 303, in an NC-3 (Moderate Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, located at 2026 Lombard Street, north side between Fillmore and Webster Streets, Lot 025 in Assessor's Block 0492.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031233 1 Appeal, Conditional Use - 2026 Lombard StreetMotionKilledMotion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16596 approving Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0497C, on property located at 2026 Lombard Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031234 1 Appeal, Conditional Use - 2026 Lombard StreetMotionPassedMotion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16596 approving Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0497C, on property located at 2026 Lombard Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031236 1 Environmental Review - 2026 Lombard StreetMotionPassedMotion certifying review of Final Mitigated Negative Declaration relating to proposed Conditional Use of property at 2026 Lombard Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031235 1 Findings - 2026 Lombard StreetMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0497C, on property located at 2026 Lombard Street, for action by the Board at its next meeting.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031347 1 Closed Session - Existing Litigation, City as DefendantReportFiledMotion 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 existing litigation in which, in sum, plaintiff challenges the constitutionality of the City's Minority/Women/Local Business Utilization Program. Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1) permit this closed session. Discussion in open session concerning this matter would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in the pending litigation listed below. Schram Construction, Inc. v. San Francisco, S. F. Superior Court No. CGC 03 421249 (filed June 10, 2003)HEARD IN CLOSED SESSIONPass Action details Not available
031328 1 Commending SF Clean City Coalition, SF Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Public WorksResolutionPassedResolution commending the creation of a public-private partnership between the San Francisco Clean City Coalition, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the development of an innovative performance evaluation program called StreetFacts. The Board of Supervisors encourages the Mayor, DPW, other city agencies, the San Francisco Clean City Coalition, and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce to partner in the collection of StreetFacts data and in developing strategies towards the overall improvement of street cleanliness, beauty, and safety in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031329 1 Controller's Office to conduct comprehensive surveys regarding the effects of health and human service budget cutsResolutionPassedResolution requesting the City Controller's Office to conduct comprehensive surveys on the effect of any proposed and final health and human service budget cuts on San Franciscans receiving services from both faith and community-based non-profit contractors as well as City agencies, and on the alternatives to such services and the populations most affected by these service cuts.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031331 1 Opposing Proposition 54ResolutionPassedResolution opposing Proposition 54 on the October 7, 2003 ballot which would bar most state agencies from collecting individual racial and ethnic data.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031355 1 Revenue bonds for the 601 King Street ApartmentsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporation in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $49,800,000 for the 601 King Street Apartments.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031356 1 Multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Project as defined hereinResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance and sale of multifamily housing revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for the Project (as defined herein).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031358 1 Commending Cathay Post No. 384ResolutionPassedResolution commending the Cathay Post No. 384 for increasing awareness about issues concerning Chinese American veterans and bringing recognition to their military service achievements.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031359 1 "Know your Rights Day"ResolutionPassedResolution urging the Board of Education to integrate a ‘Know Your Rights Day’ intended to educate students about their rights, into the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) schedule.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031309 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
031350 1 Final Map for a 5 Unit Residential Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 1171 Oak Street, A Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 26 in Assessor’s Block No. 1218, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
031351 1 Final Map for a 51 Unit Live/Work Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 200 Townsend Street Lofts, 200 Townsend Street, A Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 165 in Assessor’s Block No. 3787, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
031352 1 Final Map for a 24 Unit Live/Work Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 599 3rd Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 23 in Assessor’s Block No. 3775, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
031353 1 Final Map for an 8 Unit Live/Work Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 1025 Minna Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 110, Assessor’s Block No. 3511, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
031354 1 Final Map for a 16 Unit Residential Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 300 Linden Avenue, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 48, Assessor’s Block No. 817, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
031330 1 Waiver Permitting City Employees to Assist the Department of ElectionsMotionPassedMotion granting a waiver from the prohibition imposed by Charter section 13.104.5, to permit City employees to assist the Department of Elections with the October 7, 2003, November 4, 2003, December 9, 2003 and March 2, 2004 elections.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031398 1 Commending San Francisco Police InspectorsResolutionPassedResolution commending San Francisco Police Inspectors Lea Militello and Pat Correa for exemplary courage on duty while under attack.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031395 1 Funding from the General Reserve and re-appropriate salaries to fund the October 2003 Recall ElectionOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $3,232,983 from the General Fund Reserve and re-appropriating $150,000 of permanent salaries for a total of $3,382,983 for temporary salaries, overtime, fringe benefits, non personal services, materials and supplies, and services of other departments associated with the October 2003 recall election for Elections Department for fiscal year 2003-2004.   Action details Not available
031396 1 Appropriate funding to offset the loss of parking revenue for not charging parking in Golden Gate ParkOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $500,000 from the General Fund Reserve and rescinding $700,000 in parking revenues and $200,000 of professional services to offset the loss of parking revenue for not charging for parking in Golden Gate Park for Recreation and Parks Department for fiscal year 2003-2004.   Action details Not available
031399 1 Stow Lake and Spreckels Lake restoration, sole source contractOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to negotiate and enter into a sole-source contract with Aquatic Environments, Inc., Alamo, California, to dredge Stow Lake and Spreckels Lake, install aeration and circulation equipment and repair the Lake edge.   Action details Not available
031400 1 MOU Amendment No 1 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6OrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6, by adding paragraph 149a, which provides for a premium to certain classes providing signal operations at the Department of Parking and Traffic, which was inadvertently omitted from the MOU, to be effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005.   Action details Not available
031401 1 Improving coordination between the San Francisco Police Department and the Office of Citizen ComplaintsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 96, establishing requirements governing the authority and duties of the Police Department, the Office of Citizen Complaints and the Police Commission with respect to investigations by the Office of Citizen Complaints, including reporting on the status of sustained cases, minimum requirements for disclosure of documents by the Police Department, providing the Office of Citizen Complaints with subpoena power against third parties, imposing training requirements for police officers on whistleblower protection laws, and for police commissioners on public safety officer discipline, and adding uncodified provisions to require the Police Commission to consider revisions to the Early Warning System and study restricting promotions for officers disciplined for misconduct; require the Police Department and the Office of Citizen Complaints to meet and report on the development of a shared case tracking system; and require current police commissioners to receive training on public safety officer discipline.   Action details Not available
031402 1 Extension of the First Source Hiring ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 83.18 to extend the expiration date of the provisions of the First Source Hiring Program by one year.   Action details Not available
031406 1 Building Code - Technical Corrections/ClarificationsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Building Code to effect technical corrections/clarifications to Section 3102.8, by adding provisions previously included in the Code regarding woodburning appliances, Section 101.20, by adding provisions previously included in the Code regarding the operation of the Central Permit Bureau, Section 106.1, by deleting provisions regarding permit requirements that were previously removed from the Code, Section 106.3.2, by adding provisions previously included in the Code regarding submittal documents for permit applications, Section 103.3.1, 103.3.2, 103.3.3, 103.3.4, and 103.3.5 by deleting provisions regarding unlawful residential demolition and adding the provisions regarding unlawful residential demolition that were previously included in the Code, Section 205 by deleting the definition of demolition, by amending Figure 16B-1, Sections 105.4.2, 105.4.3.1, 107.1.1, 108.5.6, 1003.3.3.2, 1001A, 1304.A.1, 1307A.2, 1311A.1, 1313A.3, 1314A.2, 1316A.1, 1308A.3, 1605.4.3, 1604B.2.3, 1605B.3, 1605B.8, 1606B, 1604C, 1608C.5, 1611C.3.1, 1611C.4.2, 1611C.6.1, 1611C.6.2, 16   Action details Not available
031407 1 Workforce Housing InitiativeOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (City Planning Code) is hereby amended as follows and that the following actions be taken in furtherance of those amendments and that this ordinance be referred to as the "Workforce Housing Initiative".   Action details Not available
031403 1 Lease of Real Property - 1360 Mission StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing renewal of a lease of real property at 1360 Mission Street, Suite 401, for continued use by the Department of Public Health, STD Program Administrative Headquarters.   Action details Not available
031404 1 Development of Property Located at Broadway and Battery Streets For Affordable HousingResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing to enter into a lease disposition and development agreement and below market long-term ground lease with Chinatown Community Development Center, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, for the development of affordable housing, together with a child care center, neighborhood-serving commercial space, and associated parking on real property located on the south side of Broadway between Battery and Front streets; affirming the Planning Commission’s adoption of the mitigated negative declaration for the project; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the project is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
031416 1 Acknowledging the California Supreme Court's ruling on Gay AdoptionsResolutionPassedResolution congratulating and thanking the California Supreme Court for their sound public policy towards the needs of children by affirming second-parent adoptions.   Action details Not available
031417 1 Accept-Expend GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Human Rights Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $26,000 from the Friends of the Human Rights Commission for the development of an internal database and external searchable web application for the purpose of gathering, sorting and displaying information on insurance companies throughout the United States that offer domestic partner insurance products.   Action details Not available
031418 1 Evaluation of the fire and medical rescue needs of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the City Controller to perform an evaluation of the fire and medical rescue needs of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
031419 1 Encouraging telecommunication companies to invest in the local communities to whom they provide serviceResolutionPassedResolution endorsing policies to encourage investment in local telecommunications services in California, investment in local communities, and increased employment opportunities.   Action details Not available
031420 1 Honoring community leader Robert HectorResolutionPassedResolution declaring September 25th Robert Hector Day in commemoration of Robert Hector’s lifetime dedication to providing children, youth and their families social, educational and recreational services in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
031421 1 Authorizing consulting firm to examine confidential State Board of Equalization tax recordsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing Bay Area Economics to examine sales or transaction and use tax records of the State Board of Equalization on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7056.   Action details Not available
031422 1 Memorandum of Understanding between CCSF and CECResolutionPassedResolution approving the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to obtain support from the CEC for the implementation of the City’s renewable energy, energy efficiency and distributed generation goals; and to authorize the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the San Francisco Department of the Environment (SFE) to administer and act as co-leads for this agreement between CCSF and the CEC.   Action details Not available
031423 1 Commending San Francisco International Arts Festival 2003ResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco International Arts Festival 2003 collaborative project members and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts for presenting this year’s festival from September 4th through September 21st in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
031357 1 Confirming the appointment of Wilbert Din to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of DirectorsResolutionPassedResolution confirming the appointment of Wilbert Din to the Board of Directors of the Municipal Transportation Agency, term ending March 1, 2007.   Action details Not available
031397 1 Firefighter Safety TechnologyHearingFiledHearing to consider new firefighter safety technology that is being adopted as a best practice in other California cities and across the nation.   Action details Not available
031408 1 Police Department's Crime Reporting SystemHearingFiledHearing on the Police Department's crime reporting system: (1) How effective is the current system compared to cities similar to San Francisco? (2) In particular, what mechanism/s are available for San Francisco Residents to report crime? (3) How can we improve it to make it more accessible and user-friendly? (4) How does the Police Department gather and use this information?   Action details Not available
031409 1 Education ProgramHearingFiledHearing to discern the possibility of the San Francisco officials working with UC representatives to discusss ways to save the education program.   Action details Not available
031410 1 Public Utilities Commission's Agreement No. CS-524HearingFiledHearing regarding Public Utilities Commission's continuation of Agreement No. CS-524, Program Management Services, with the Water Infrastructure Partners (WIP) with a report from Harlan Kelly of the Public Utilities Commission.   Action details Not available
031411 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Cell Phone Antennae Installation MoratoriumMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to review, analyze, and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, regarding the feasibility of enacting a cell phone antennae installation moratorium until the City has reviewed and updated existing Planning Deparment's Wireless Telecommunications Services (WTS) Facilities Guidelines.   Action details Not available
031412 1 Legislative Analyst Request - San Francisco Police Department's Crime Reporting SystemMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to research and examine the San Francisco Police Department's crime reporting system. How effective is the current system compared to cities similar to San Francisco, such as but not limited to San Jose, Austin and New York? What mechanism/s are available for San Francisco residents to report crime? How is the information gathered and used? The sponsor asks the Legislative Analyst to make recommendations on how to improve the current reporting system and how we can make better use of information gathered.   Action details Not available
031413 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Foster Care System ModelsMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to research on successful foster care system models in municipalities similar to San Francisco. In particular, identify incentives/support programs that have proven successful for foster parents. The report should also examine the scope of services provided, the number of children/youth served, and the cost and funding resources for such programs.   Action details Not available
031414 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Department of Children, Youth and Their FamiliesMotionPassedMotion directing the Office of the Legislative Analyst (OLA) to conduct research on planning efforts by the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, including its grant allocation process, its interdepartmental planning efforts, its coordinating efforts with other city departments to effectively leverage new State, federal or private resources, and any other efforts the Department utilizes in order to best eliminate duplication of services.   Action details Not available
031424 1 Department of Children, Youth and Their Families Management AuditMotionPassedMotion directing the Office of the Controller to conduct a management audit of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families.   Action details Not available
031405 1 Charter Amendment - Establishing a Public Education FundCharter AmendmentPassedCharter amendment (Fourth Draft) to add Sections 16.123-1 through 16.123-10, to establish a Public Education Enrichment Fund, with specified contributions to and disbursements from the Fund, to set a separate baseline appropriation for the San Francisco Unified School District, to establish a policy of providing universal access to preschool education for City children, to identify offsetting cost savings in City operations, and to set an expiration date.   Action details Not available
031333 1 Making Environmental Findings and Increasing Street Artist Certificate FeeOrdinancePassedOrdinance making required environmental findings and amending Article 24 of the San Francisco Police Code by amending Section 2404.1 to increase the fee for a Street Artist Certificate and amending Section 2404.2 to clarify the fee setting procedure.   Action details Not available
031338 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Bellaire Tower Homeowners AssociationOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Bellaire Tower Homeowners Association against the City and County of San Francisco for $83,862.34; the lawsuit was filed on December 31, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 402-355; entitled Bellaire Tower Homeowners Association, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
031253 1 Contracting out Convention Facilities management, operation and maintenance servicesResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller's certification that Convention Facilities management, operation and maintenance services can be practically performed at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and the Moscone Center by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees.   Action details Not available
031270 1 Contracting out Paratransit ServicesResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the controller's determination that paratransit services for the Municipal Transportation Agency can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than by city and county employees.   Action details Not available
031271 1 Grant of Easements in Santa Clara CountyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the grant of easements to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority over property in the County of Santa Clara under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution; and ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of this resolution.   Action details Not available
031285 1 Grant of Easements in San Mateo CountyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing (retroactive to April 1, 2003 for Parcel 3) a grant of easements to the State of California over property in the County of San Mateo under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of this resolution; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution.   Action details Not available
031307 1 Extending provisional appointmentsResolutionPassedResolution approving extension to June 30, 2004 of provisional appointments of employees in classifications 1270 Departmental Personnel Officer, 1272 Senior Departmental Personnel Officer, 1458 Legal Secretary I, 1460 Legal Secretary II, 1820 Junior Administrative Analyst, and 1932 Assistant Storekeeper.   Action details Not available
031332 1 Real Property License AgreementResolutionPassedResolution authorizing, retroactive to April 1, 2003, a City-wide 800 MHz Radio System license agreement at the VA Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco for the Emergency Communications Department.   Action details Not available
031334 1 Lease of Real Property - 30 Van NessResolutionPassedResolution authorizing a lease renewal of 1,496 sq. ft. for an Optometrist Office at 34 Van Ness Avenue, a City owned building commonly known as 30 Van Ness.   Action details Not available
031336 1 Study of at-risk and HIV positive youth in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $19,800 with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, to participate in a study of at-risk and HIV positive youth in San Francisco, for the period of March 1, 2003, to February 29, 2004.   Action details Not available
031337 1 Emergency Medical Services Fund ReimbursementResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Emergency Medical Services (SFDPH, EMS) to accept and expend retroactively funds in the amount of $920,650 from the Emergency Medical Services Fund (EMSF) to reimburse providers for emergency medical services rendered during the period of July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004, and for administrative costs associated with this program.   Action details Not available
031339 1 Lease of Real Property - 755 and 759 South Van Ness AvenueResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the renewal of a lease of real property at 755 and 759 South Van Ness Avenue for continued use by the Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services.   Action details Not available