Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/21/2003 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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031530 1 Grant to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $439,455 from the California Business, Transportation & Housing Agency Office of Traffic Safety (CBTHAOTS) to prevent DUI and resultant traffic injuries and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of October 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031641 1 Accept-Expend Federal GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $51,500 from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce levels of mercury entering the San Francisco Bay by limiting the wastes associated with mercury amalgam fillings generated by dental offices to minimum achievable levels through a Dental Mercury Reduction Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031462 1 Appropriate funding for the Day Laborer ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance re-appropriating $75,000 from FY 2002-2003 and $90,000 FY 2003-2004 from the Mayor’s Office to the Immigrant Rights Commission, Administrative Services Department, to fund the Day Laborer Program for fiscal year 2003-04.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
030999 1 Lot Line Selection for Vacant Lots Abutting Two or More StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code section 130 to require that before a lot owner may elect which lot line is to be the front lot line of the lot for purposes of the yard and setback requirements the lot must not only abut on two or more streets, but must also be vacant, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
031100 1 Planning Code Amendment--Mining Exchange Building SetbackOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting findings; and amending Appendix B to Article 11 of the San Francisco Planning Code to allow an addition over the San Francisco Mining Exchange Building set back no less than thirty (30) feet from Bush Street.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
031368 1 Zoning Map Amendment in connection with Seawall Lot 330OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Zoning Map Sheet 1H of the City and County of San Francisco for property located on a portion of Seawall Lot 330, Assessor’s Block 3771 to change the height and bulk district classification from 105-F to 220-G; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
031369 1 General Plan Amendment in connection with Seawall Lot 330OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan in connection with approvals for the proposed Bryant Street Residential Tower on Seawall Lot 330; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the General Plan amendment is consistent with the eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
031527 1 Accept-Expend Regional GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Transportation or his designee to accept and expend $157,000 in FY 03/04 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) to stripe and sign bike lanes and purchase and install bicycle racks and to execute any and all associated documents.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031502 3 Reduce Members of Lead Hazard Reduction Citizens Advisory Committee From 20 to 15OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 1608 of the San Francisco Health Code to reduce the number of voting members in the Lead Hazard Reduction Citizen Advisory Committee from 20 to 15 members by eliminating seats for the affordable housing developers, financial expert, and child care representatives, reducing the number of paint contractor representatives from two to one and reducing the number of tenant representatives from three to two.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
031276 1 Approving ballot and hearing procedures for renewal of the Union Square Business Improvement DistrictResolutionPassedResolution establishing ballot and hearing procedures governing ballots cast by property owners of property located within the boundaries of the Business Improvement District known as the "Union Square Business Improvement District" for the purpose of deciding whether to renew the assessment for the Union Square Business Improvement District for an additional five year term.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031277 2 Authorize renewal and modification of the Union Square Business Improvement DistrictResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to authorize renewal and modification of boundaries of a property-based business improvement district known as the "Union Square Business Improvement District," to order the levy and collection of a multi-year assessment, and setting a time and place for a public hearing thereon.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031277 3 Authorize renewal and modification of the Union Square Business Improvement DistrictResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to authorize renewal and modification of boundaries of a property-based business improvement district known as the "Union Square Business Improvement District," to order the levy and collection of a multi-year assessment, and setting a time and place for a public hearing thereon.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031545 1 Agreement to Exchange of Property and Settlement of Lawsuit - William F. Spiers dba Spiers Construction CompanyOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing an agreement to exchange vacant land uphill from Edgehill Park for the City’s property on Portola Drive; adopting findings that the exchange agreement is categorically exempt from environmental review and is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the exchange agreement; and authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled City and County of San Francisco v. William F. Spiers dba Spiers Construction Company, filed on November 29, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 401-800, for an injunction requiring removal of Spiers’ fence blocking access to Edgehill Park, for dismissal of Spiers’ cross-complaint for quiet title, and for the exchange agreement.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
030983 2 2004 Finance Corporation Equipment ProgramResolutionPassedResolution approving the form of and authorizing execution and delivery by the City and County of San Francisco of an equipment lease Supplement No. 11 (Series 2004A Bonds) between the City and the County of San Francisco Finance Corporation, as lessor, and the City and County of San Francisco, as lessee, with respect to the equipment to be used for city purposes, a related certificate of approval and a continuing disclosure certificate; approving the issuance of lease revenue bonds by said nonprofit corporation in an amount not to exceed $10,395,000; providing for reimbursement to the City and County of San Francisco of certain city expenditures incurred prior to the issuance of lease revenue bonds; and providing for the execution of documents in connection therewith.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030771 2 Liquor License, 1765 California StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license to Jeff Campbell dba "Whole Foods Market", in addition to its existing Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license at 1765 California Street (District 2), 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; with conditions.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031519 1 Refugee County PlanResolutionPassedResolution approving the San Francisco Federal Fiscal Year 2003 Refugee County Plan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031602 1 Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 - Implementation PlanResolutionPassedResolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco County Plan for the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 for Fiscal Year 2003-2004.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
030869 2 Tobacco Sales PermitOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Article 19H to require a permit for tobacco sales and amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by adding section 249.16 to set the fee for the tobacco sales permit.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031658 1 Appropriate State and Federal funding for the CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS and Foster Care programsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $2,399,795 of CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, IHSS and Foster Care funding to fill 28.67 vacant FTEs including deletion of 9.38 FTEs and creation of 9.38 FTEs, purchase one-time materials and supplies, and provide stipends to emancipated foster youth for the Department of Human Services and amending Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2003-04.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031659 1 Public EmploymentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 171-01 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2003/04) reflecting the abolishment of 14 positions (9.38 FTEs) and the creation of 14 positions (9.38 FTEs) at the Department of Human Services.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031601 1 Authorizing the Teeter Tax Losses Reserve Fund to be governed by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4703.2 for fiscal year 2002-2003 and thereafterResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Teeter Tax Losses Reserve Fund to be governed by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4703.2 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2003 and thereafter.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031608 2 Taxicab Gate FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 1135.1 of the Police Code to provide for extending to March 1, 2004 the time for sunsetting the higher cap on taxicab gate fees if the City fails to enact an ordinance prescribing a long-term lease fee cap covering long-term lease drivers and an ordinance establishing a program of health insurance/health benefits for taxi drivers; and to authorize the Board of Supervisors by resolution to extend the times provided for in Section 1135.1 for sunsetting the higher gate fee cap.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031528 1 Street Artist Hyde Street SpacesResolutionPassedResolution re-designating seven (7) permanent selling spaces on Hyde Street, west side, Beach to Jefferson Streets; deleting seven (7) permanent selling spaces on Hyde Street, east side, Beach to Jefferson Streets; re-designating fourteen (14) selling spaces on Hyde Street, east side, Beach to Jefferson Streets; designating two (2) additional selling spaces on Hyde Street, east side, Beach to Jefferson Streets, for street artists certified by the Arts Commission, City and County of San Francisco; and exempting said seven spaces on Hyde Street, west side, Beach to Jefferson Streets, from Police Code Section 2405(c)(16) requiring street artists to maintain a minimum of eight feet of passageway for pedestrians.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031457 1 Introducing General Obligation Bond proposals 168 days before electionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 2.31 of the Administrative Code to require that resolutions of necessity for proposed general obligation bonds must be introduced at the Board of Supervisors not less than 168 days before the election at which the voters could consider the proposed bond measure, rather than 169 days before the election.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
031686 1 Public Hearing - Appeal, Categorical Exemption, 701 Lombard StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated August 5, 2003, approving a categorical exemption for the proposed Acquisition by Eminent Domain at 701 Lombard Street. (Appellant: James A. Reuben, attorney for Brian O'Flynn and Martin Coyne).HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
031687 1 Affirming the exemption issued for 701 Lombard StreetMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the acquisition of 701 Lombard Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
031688 1 Disapproving the exemption issued for 701 Lombard StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the acquisition of 701 Lombard Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
031689 1 Preparation of findings related to the exemption appeal for 701 Lombard StreetMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the acquisition of 701 Lombard Street is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
031552 1 Hearing - Acquisition of Property by Eminent Domain - 701 Lombard StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution authorizing acquisition of Lot 001 in Assessor's Block 0074 in San Francisco by Eminent Domain for the Neighborhood Park Bond and Open Space Programs, and adopting findings under City Planning Code Section 101.1.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
031551 1 Eminent Domain - Resolution of Necessity - 701 Lombard StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing acquisition of Lot 001 in Assessor's Block 0074 in San Francisco by Eminent Domain for the Neighborhood Park Bond and Open Space Programs, and adopting findings under City Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031631 1 Public Hearing - Appeal, Final EIR for the 300 Spear Street ProjectHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report Case No. 2000.1090E, dated September 4, 2003, for the proposed project at 300 Spear Street. (Appellant: Sue C. Hestor, attorney for the Rincon Hill Residents Association and the BayCrest Towers Residential Association).CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031632 1 Affirm certification of final environmental impact report for the 300 Spear Street ProjectMotionPassedMotion affirming the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the 300 Spear Street Project.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031633 1 Reverse certification of final environmental impact report for the 300 Spear Street ProjectMotionKilledMotion reversing the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the 300 Spear Street Project.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031634 1 Preparation of findings to reverse certification of the of final environmental impact report for the 300 Spear Street ProjectMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings specifying the basis for the Board of Supervisors’ reversal of the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the 300 Spear Street Project.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031627 1 Public Hearing - Appeal, Final EIR for the 201 Folsom Street ProjectHearingSpecial OrderHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report Case No. 2002.1073E, dated September 4, 2003, for the proposed project at 201 Folsom Street. (Appellant: Sue C. Hestor, attorney for the Rincon Hill Residents Association and BayCrest Towers Residential Association).CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031628 1 Affirm certification of final environmental impact report for the 201 Folsom Street ProjectMotionPassedMotion affirming the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the 201 Folsom Street Project.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031629 1 Reverse certification of final environmental impact report for the 201 Folsom Street Project.MotionKilledMotion reversing the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the 201 Folsom Street Project.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031630 1 Preparation of findings to reverse certification of the of final environmental impact report for the 201 Folsom Street Project.MotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings specifying the basis for the Board of Supervisors’ reversal of the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the 201 Folsom Street Project.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031636 1 Public Hearing - Appeal, Conditional Use - 5630-38 Mission StreetHearingKilledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16639 dated August 28, 2003, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2003.0376C pursuant to Section 711.83 of the Planning Code, and subject to certain conditions, to allow the installation of six (6) panel antennas and one (1) GPS antenna on the rooftop and associated equipment cabinets within the storage room of the Mission Inn Motel, as part of a wireless telecommunications network operated by Verizon Wireless in a NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District), and a 40-X-Height and Bulk District, on property located at 5630-38 Mission Street, between Naglee and Whipple Avenues; Lot 012, in Assessor’s Block 7098.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031637 1 Appeal, Conditional Use, 5630-38 Mission StreetMotionKilledMotion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16639 approving Conditional Use Application No. 2003.0376C, on property located at 5630-38 Mission Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031638 1 Appeal, Conditional Use, 5630-38 Mission StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16639 approving Conditional Use Application No. 2003.0376C, on property located at 5630-38 Mission Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031639 1 Findings - 5630-38 Mission StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2003.0376C, on property located at 5630-38 Mission Street, for action by the Board at its next meeting.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031719 1 Commending the Mission CouncilResolutionPassedResolution commending the Mission Council for 25 years of delivering culturally competent, community-based services to the people of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031720 1 Proclaiming October 2003 Potrero Hill MonthResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming October 2003 "Potrero Hill Month" in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031722 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
031673 1 Urging Governor Davis to sign Senate Bill 2ResolutionPassedResolution commending Governor Davis for signing the Health Insurance Act of 2003, also known as SB 2, which would expand the current employer-based health care system to provide health coverage to over one million uninsured Californians.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031673 2 Urging Governor Davis to sign Senate Bill 2ResolutionPassedResolution commending Governor Davis for signing the Health Insurance Act of 2003, also known as SB 2, which would expand the current employer-based health care system to provide health coverage to over one million uninsured Californians.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
031718 1 Supporting Immigrant Pride Day 2003 in the City & County of San FranciscoResolutionKilledResolution waiving the fees associated with Immigrant Pride Day for the San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco Fire Departments and urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to join with the City and waive their fees in support of Immigrant Pride Day.REFERRED  Action details Not available
031739 1 Prohibition on Demolition of Residential Buildings With 20 or More Dwelling Units Unless the Residential Building Proposed for Demolition Requires Substantial RehabilitationOrdinanceKilledOrdinance to amend the Planning Code by adding Section 317 and by amending Sections 710.39, 711.39, 712.39, 713.39, 714.39, 715.39, 716.39, 717.39, 718.39, 719.39, 720.39, 721.39, 722.39, 723.39, 724.39, 725.39, 726.39, 727.39, 728.39, 729.39, 730.39, 813.13, 814.13, 815.13, 816.13, 817.13, 818.13, 212, 242, 243, 249.5, and 249.21 to make findings as to the need to preserve affordable housing in San Francisco and to prohibit the demolition of residential buildings with 20 or more dwelling units unless the applicant for the proposed demolition provides documentation that the residential building requires substantial rehabilitation, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.   Action details Not available
031747 1 Revising permit fee and planning review surcharges applicable to permits and review activities subject to review by the Board of AppealsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code by amending Section 10G.1 to correct erroneous Planning and Building Code citations, revising permit surcharges on permits issued by the Department of Building Inspection, the Taxi Commission, the Police Department and the Department of Public Works permits where such permits are subject to appeal before the Board of Appeals, revising the surcharge on fees imposed by the Planning Department for review of permits where such permits are subject to appeal before the Board of Appeals, and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
031655 2 Post-Employment Restrictions for Former City EmployeesOrdinanceFiledOrdinance adding Chapter 8, Activities of Former Officers and Employees, to Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code; moving section 3.545 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to section 3.800; and adding prohibitions to prevent former City employees, for a period of two years, from communicating on behalf of any other person or entity, other than the City and County of San Francisco, with an elected public official who was the former employee's appointing authority or City employees who are current appointees of that appointing authority.   Action details Not available
031656 2 Campaign Consultants Lobbying Current and Former ClientsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article II, Chapter 1, Section 2.100, adding section 2.117 to Article II, Chapter 1, and adding section 1.545 to Article I, Chapter 5 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to prohibit campaign consultants and employees of campaign consultants from lobbying current and former clients.   Action details Not available
020585 1 Establishing a Library Citizens Advisory CommitteeOrdinanceUnfinished Business-Final PassageOrdinance amending Chapter 5 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Article 25, Section 5.250, to establish the Library Citizens Advisory Committee as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
031738 1 Contracting out Budget Analyst ServicesResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the controller’s certification that the budget analyst services can be practically performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by city and county employees.   Action details Not available
031746 1 Accept-Expend State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Parking and Traffic to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $199,204 from the California Office of Traffic Safety for improving school area traffic safety.   Action details Not available
031748 1 Installing City-owned broadband facilities in conjunction with the City's planned rebuild its sewer systemResolutionFiledResolution urging the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, the Public Utilities Commission, the Department of Public Works, and the Mayor's Office of Public Finance to evaluate the costs, benefits, and technical issues associated with installing broadband facilities when the City and County of San Francisco conducts its planned rebuild of its sewer system, to enable the City and County of San Francisco to increase the availability of bandwidth for telecommunications, cable, and information services.   Action details Not available
031753 1 Authorize the City and County of San Francisco's application to host the United Nations' World Environment Day 2005ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing San Francisco to apply to host United Nations’ World Environment Day celebrations in 2005 and, if selected, designating SF Environment to work with other City departments to coordinate a host committee that will ensure the programmatic, financial, and educational success of the event.   Action details Not available
031754 1 Zoning - Extension of Planning Commission Review PeriodResolutionPassedResolution extending the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance to amend the Planning Code to require that all retail uses in C-2, C-M, M-1, M-2, RSD, SLR, SLI, SSO, and SPD zoning districts which are 50,000 square feet or larger may only be permitted as conditional uses.   Action details Not available
031755 1 Humanities West DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring November 21, 2003 to be “Humanities West Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
031756 1 Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring November 13, 2003 to be “Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
031757 1 Exemption from Requirement that Ambulances Carry Spare Tire and JackResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to be exempt from California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 1103(e) and (f), requiring ambulances to carry spare tire and jack.   Action details Not available
031758 1 Commending Kathleen VasquezResolutionPassedResolution commending Kathleen Vasquez for winning the Milken National Educator’s Award.   Action details Not available
031759 1 Urging U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer to fully fund Section 8ResolutionPassedResolution urging U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer to fully fund the Section 8 voucher program, so that all current recipients may preserve their housing and those on the waiting list may receive new vouchers in the coming fiscal year.   Action details Not available
031760 1 Shelter WorkersResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mayor’s Budget Office, in consultation with the Controller, the Director of Public Health, the Director of Human Services and the Mayor’s Office of Homelessness, to identify cost-savings necessary to develop funding for employee compensation negotiations between City-funded non-profit agencies and employee bargaining units representing shelter workers.   Action details Not available
031514 2 Authorizing transfer of funds and management oversight from DPW to MOCDResolutionPassedResolution authorizing transfer of management oversight of two City accessibility projects from the Mayor's Office of Disability and the Health Department to the Mayor's Office of Community Development for inclusion in City's CDBG Program in order to satisfy HUD's demand for City reimbursement relating to the improper use by the Third Street Economic Development Corporation of $51,706 in grant funds at 5048 Third Street.   Action details Not available
031740 1 Current Status of Instant Runoff Voting in San FranciscoHearingFiledHearing to discuss the current status of Instant Runoff Voting in San Francisco on Election Systems and Software's compliance with their contract and their efforts to gain certification with state and federal authorities.   Action details Not available
031741 1 Transbay Redevelopment Draft PlanHearingFiledHearing on the Transbay Redevelopment Draft Plan.   Action details Not available
031742 1 Rincon Hill Draft PlanHearingFiledHearing on the Rincon Hill Draft Plan.   Action details Not available
031744 1 Use of Federal EPSDT fundingHearingFiledHearing on the use of Federal EPSDT funding (Early Prevention, Screening, Detection, and Treatment) to expand adolescent substance abuse treatment and services. This hearing will consider the potential use of these EPSDT funds to leverage needed expansion of services to adolescents.   Action details Not available
031745 1 Compensation and contract for MTA Director Michael Burns.HearingFiledHearing to discuss decisions made by the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) related to the compensation and contract for MTA Director Michael Burns.   Action details Not available
031749 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Practices and policies for processing invoices and payments on City contractsMotionPassedMotion requesting the Office of the Legislative Analyst (OLA) to compare and contrast San Francisco's current practices and policies for processing invoices and payments on City contracts to model municipalities (cities and/or counties), the State of California, and the San Francisco International Airport. In addition, the OLA should review and consider the feasibility of implementing a successful system in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
031750 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Cable FranchisesMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to survey other major cities such as Berkeley and Santa Cruz to find out whether they have used outside contractors or consultants to negotiate cable franchises. Also requesting the Legislative Analyst to consult with the Department of Telecommunication and Information Services, Zane Blaney of AccessSF, and Office of Supervisor Sandoval for the report and to deliver this report by November 14, 2003.   Action details Not available
031751 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Homebuyer assistanceMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to survey other jurisdictions regarding down payment assistance programs for first time homebuyers and to consult with the City Attorney's Office and the Mayor's Office of Housing regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of a down payment assistance program. Also requesting the Legislative Analyst to evaluate current homebuyer assistance programs and deliver report by November 14, 2003.   Action details Not available
031723 1 Appointment, Public Utilities CommissionMotionKilledMotion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Andrew Lee to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2004.   Action details Not available
031724 1 Appointment, Public Utilities CommissionMotionKilledMotion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Andrew Lee to the Public Utilities Commission.   Action details Not available
031725 1 Appointment, Public Utilities CommissionMotionKilledMotion taking no position concerning the Mayor’s appointment of Andrew Lee to the Public Utilities Commission, for term ending January 15, 2004.   Action details Not available
031694 1 Traffic Code - Amending Section 32.1.1 to update location of Main Public LibraryOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 32.1.1 of the San Francisco Traffic Code to update the location of parking restrictions on the blocks adjacent to the San Francisco Main Library.   Action details Not available
031695 1 Changing Official Width of SidewalkOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1561 to change the official sidewalk width on the south side of Market Street west of Third Street; making findings pursuant to the General Plan; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes.   Action details Not available
031697 1 Settlement of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Lynn Andrews against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 18, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 410-430; entitled Lynn Andrews v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
031690 1 Settlement Of LawsuitOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Restore Hetch Hetchy against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,700.00; the lawsuit was filed on July 24, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 503-306; entitled Restore Hetch Hetchy v. San Francisco Board of Supervisors et al.; other material terms of said settlement are that the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission agree to remain neutral on Petitioner’s efforts to seek funding for preparation of a study assessing the feasibility of restoring the Hetch Hetchy Valley. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission reserves the right to comment on any restrictions, requirements or regulations that would be imposed on the Department by a funding source as a prerequisite to the appropriation of those funds.   Action details Not available
031662 1 Settlement of ClaimResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and Richard Dennes against the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
031691 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Le Conte and Meade Avenues, stopping both streets, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Teddy Avenue and Alpha Street, stopping Teddy Avenue at Alpha Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Leland Avenue and Peabody Street, stopping Leland Avenue and Peabody Street, making this uncontrolled T-intersection an All-Way STOP; Broadway and Jones Street, stopping Jones Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Benton Avenue and Genebern Way, stopping westbound Benton Avenue at Genebern Way; 26th Avenue and Moraga Street, stopping 26th Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; 25th and Mississippi Streets, stopping both streets, making this uncontrolled T-intersection an All-Way STOP; 20th Avenue and Quintara Street, stopping Quintara Street traffic at 20th Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and Harney Way at Alana Way and Thomas Mellon Drive, stopping eastbound Harney Way Left Turn onto Alana Way.   Action details Not available
031692 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH Paul Avenue, eastbound, at Bayshore Boulevard. CROSSWALK - RESCIND Bayshore Boulevard and Oakdale Avenue, crossing Bayshore Boulevard, south side, at Oakdale Avenue. CROSSWALK - ESTABLISH Bayshore Boulevard and Oakdale Avenue, crossing Bayshore Boulevard, north side. NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Woodside Avenue, eastbound, onto Youth Guidance Center/Laguna Honda Hospital access road. NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Woodside Avenue, westbound, onto Idora Avenue. CROSSWALK - RESCIND Crossing Woodside Avenue, west side, at Idora Avenue. CROSSWALK - RESCIND Crossing Woodside Avenue, east side, at the Youth Guidance Center/Laguna Honda access road. NO LEFT TURN, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM, EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - RESCIND NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Judah Street, westbound at 17th Avenue.   Action details Not available
031693 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "N" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Funston Avenue, west side, between California and Clement Streets (200 block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "H" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Sloat Boulevard, south side, from 20th Avenue to 100 feet easterly (300 block); and 20th Avenue, both sides, between Sloat Boulevard and Ocean Avenue (2900 block). UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH Fulton Street, south side, at 6th Avenue (accommodates 3 unmetered parking spaces).   Action details Not available
031696 1 Lease of PropertyResolutionKilledResolution authorizing a 25-year Lease of San Francisco Public Utilities Land between the City and County of San Francisco and Sunol Valley Golf & Recreation Co., in Alameda County.   Action details Not available
031698 1 Approval of the Amended Ground Lease for the Rincon Park Restaurants ProjectResolutionPassedResolution approving the Amended Ground Lease between the Port Commission and JMA Waterfront Properties, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the Rincon Park Restaurants Project, located on The Embarcadero between Howard and Folsom Streets, for a total term, including renewal options, of sixty years.   Action details Not available
031716 1 Airport Lease Disposition and Development Agreement and LeaseResolutionFailedResolution approving the Lease Disposition and Development Agreement and Lease of Plot 9 between Airis SFO, LLC and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.   Action details Not available