Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/21/2004 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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041082 1 Proposition J Contract - Security Guard Services: 1380 Howard StreetResolutionPassedResolution concurring with Controller’s certification that security guard services at the Department of Parking and Traffic Citation and Hearing Offices located at 1380 Howard Street can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than by City and County employees.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041104 1 Proposition J Contract – Parking Citation and Collection System ServicesResolutionPassedResolution concurring with Controller’s certification that processing parking citations and collecting parking citation revenue for the City can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than by City and County employees.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041090 2 Conditionally Designate 938-942 Market, the Garfield Building, as a LandmarkOrdinancePassedOrdinance Conditionally Designating 938-942 Market, the Garfield Building, as Landmark No. 244 pursuant to Article 1, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041037 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 34th and Lawton Streets, stopping Lawton Street at 34th Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Grant Avenue and Vallejo Street, stopping Grant Avenue at Vallejo Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Mateo Street at Arlington Street stopping northbound and southbound Mateo Street at Arlington Street, making this intersection minor street STOP-controlled; Cayuga and San Juan Avenues, stopping San Juan Avenue at Cayuga Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP; and Grant Avenue and Green Street, stopping Grant Avenue at Green Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041038 2 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH 12th Street, east side, from 119 feet to 140 feet south of Kissling Street (between the driveways of the parking garage). PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Broadway, both sides, from Taylor Street to 250 feet westerly (legislates existing conditions); Broadway, south side, from Taylor Street to Himmelman Place (legislates existing conditions); Green Street, north side, From Taylor Street to Mason Street (legislates existing conditions); and Jones Street, east side, from Green Street to Filbert Street (legislates existing conditions). NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND Oak Street, north side, from Masonic Avenue to 200 feet westerly. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Oak Street, north side, from Masonic Avenue to 300 feet westerly. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Oak Street, north side, from Ashbury Street to 100 feet easterly. ANGLE (45-DEGREE) PARKING - EADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041039 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. RIGHT TURN ONLY AFTER CANDLESTICK PARK EVENTS EXCEPT TAXIS - ESTABLISH Hawes, Ingalls and Jennings Streets, southbound, onto westbound Ingerson Avenue. NO LEFT TURNS AFTER CANDLESTICK PARK EVENTS EXCEPT TAXIS - ESTABLISH Griffith, Hawes, Redondo, Ingalls and Jennings Streets, northbound, onto westbound Ingerson Avenue.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041113 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Constance Ong, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Constance Ong against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 16, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 420-576; entitled Constance Ong, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041125 1 Settlement of Claim - Gibson Group TrustResolutionPassedResolution approving settlement of the unlitigated claim of the Gibson Group Trust in an amount not to exceed $67,000 for payment of past and future costs of responding to contamination at Gibson Environmental site; Bakersfield, California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041168 2 Appointment - Childhood Nutrition and Physical Activity Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution appointing Erik Rosegard, term ending December 12, 2004, to the Childhood Nutrition & Physical Nutrition Task Force.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041218 2 Appointment - Library Citizens Advisory CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution appointing Douglas Ryan to the Library Citizens Advisory Committee, for a two-year term ending July 18, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041112 2 Appointment - Assessment Appeals Board No. 2ResolutionPassedResolution appointing Margaret Ruxton, Mervin Conlan and Richard Lee for a three-year term ending September 3, 2007 as members to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031988 1 Interdepartmental Transfer - Block 2870, Lot 48OrdinancePassedOrdinance transferring jurisdiction of the real property identified as Assessor’s Block 2870, Lot 48, from the Department of Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; adopting findings that the transfer is consistent with the General Plan and Section 101.1 of the Planning Code, and requesting official actions in connection with this Ordinance.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041126 1 Setting San Francisco’s fiscal year 2004-2005 property tax rate and establishing pass-through rate for residential tenantsOrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying property taxes for City and County purposes and establishing pass-through rate for residential tenants pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041127 1 Setting S.F. Unified School District’s fiscal year 2004-2005 property tax rate to be included in the City’s overall property tax rateOrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying property taxes for San Francisco Unified School District’s purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041128 1 Setting S.F. Community College District’s fiscal year 2004-2005 property tax rate to be included in the City’s overall property tax rateOrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying property taxes for San Francisco Community College District purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041171 2 Appropriate funding to the ranked-choice voting community education and ethnic media outreach program for radio and print adsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $75,000 from the General Fund Reserve to implement the ranked-choice voting community education and ethnic media outreach plan for the Department of Elections for fiscal year 2004-05.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041123 1 Prevailing rate of wages for workers engaged in theatrical or technical services related to the presentation of a show on City-owned propertyResolutionPassedResolution fixing prevailing wage rates for workers engaged in theatrical or technical services (including but not limited to rigging, sound, projection, theatrical lighting, videos, computers, draping, carpentry, special effects, and motion picture services) for shows on property owned by the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041134 1 Approval of Amendment to Design Agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute amendment to a design agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program from $31,533,540 to $32,595,782.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041165 2 Conveyance of Property in San Mateo CountyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing a conveyance of property in the County of San Mateo; 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 and ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of this resolution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041174 1 Appropriate bond proceeds for the demolition and other pre-construction activities for renovation and replacement of California Academy of Sciences facilitiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $8,075,000 of 2000 Academy of Sciences bond proceeds for capital improvement projects on CAS facilities in Golden Gate Park for Department of Recreation and Parks and the Department of Public Works for fiscal year 2004-05, placing $8,075,000 on reserve.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041176 1 Bond Sale of California Academy of Sciences Improvement BondsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $8,075,000 General Obligation Bonds (California Academy of Sciences Improvement Bonds, 2000), Series 2004B; prescribing the form and terms of said bonds; authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of official notice of sale and notice of intention to sell bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040557 1 Update of Traffic Code reference pertaining to taxicab standsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 39 of the San Francisco Traffic Code, updating Section referenced in the San Francisco Police Code pertaining to Taxicab Stands.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
040558 1 Amending Police Code to extend commercial passenger-carrying vehicle restriction on Lyon Street north of Green StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 1183.17 of the San Francisco Police Code, adding two blocks of Lyon Street to the existing passenger-carrying commercial vehicle restricted areas.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041035 1 Amending San Francisco Traffic Code pertaining to speed limits on Market StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 176.14 and 175.32 of the San Francisco Traffic Code, modifying speed limits on portions of Market Street.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041076 1 Approval of Port Lease Amendment and Restatement for Pier 23 Cafe, Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution approving Lease Amendment and Restatement of Port Lease No. 12275 between the San Francisco Port Commission and Pier 23 Cafe, Inc., a California corporation, for the lease of real property commonly known as the Pier 23 Cafe.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041152 1 Approval of Port Lease Amendment for Mama Franceschi’s, L.P.ResolutionPassedResolution approving Lease Amendment of Port Lease No. 8993 between the San Francisco Port Commission and Mama Franceschi’s, L.P., for the lease of real property commonly known as Franceschi’s Restaurant.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041172 2 Reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ProgramOrdinancePassedEmergency ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 14A.03 to Chapter 14A to reenact a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and suspend Chapter 12D.A, make applicable certain emergency contracting procedures, and provide for data collection to ensure nondiscrimination in City contracting; adopting declaration of emergency.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
040685 1 Establishing and administering a Supplemental Tax Deferred PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Sections 16.62 through 16.62-3 requiring that certain lump sum payments be transferred to a Supplemental Tax Deferred Plan.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
040685 2 Establishing and administering a Supplemental Tax Deferred PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Sections 16.62 through 16.62-3 requiring that certain lump sum payments be transferred to a Supplemental Tax Deferred Plan.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
041225 1 Appointment, Human Services CommissionMotionPassedMotion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Michael DeNunzio to the Human Services Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2005.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
041225 2 Appointment, Human Services CommissionMotionPassedMotion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Michael DeNunzio to the Human Services Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2005.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
041226 1 Appointment, Public Utilities CommissionMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Ryan Brooks to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2008.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
041229 1 Appointment, Public Utilities CommissionMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Richard Sklar to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2008.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
041080 1 Transbay Terminal/Caltrain Downtown Extension/Redevelopment ProjectHearingFiledHearing to consider (1) adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, State Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31; (2) adopting findings under the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1; and (3) adopting a resolution of necessity for the City’s proposed acquisition by eminent domain for the Transbay Terminal/Caltrain Downtown Extension/Redevelopment Project of Lots 45A, 46, 53, and 54 in Assessor’s Block 3721 (80 Natoma), in San Francisco.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
041079 2 Eminent Domain - Resolution of Necessity (80 Natoma)ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing acquisition of Lots 45A, 46, 53, and 54 in Assessor's Block 3721 in San Francisco by Eminent Domain for the Transbay Terminal/Caltrain Downtown Extension/Redevelopment Project; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, State Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31; and adopting findings under the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
041209 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Mitigated Negative Declaration - 3150 18th StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department approving a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (Case No. 2003.1028E), adopted and issued on June 30, 2004, for the proposed demolition of a set of approximately 26,500-gross-square foot (gsf), two-story light industrial office and warehouse buildings with six off-street parking spaces and construction of a five-story building consisting of approximately 260 units of rental workshops for arts activities, light manufacturing, repair and small business services uses located at 3150 18th Street, on Assessor's Block 3573, Lots 2 and 12. (Appellant: Kellie Seringer.)HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
041210 1 Affirming adoption of the negative declaration for 3150 18th StreetMotionPassedMotion affirming Planning Commission adoption of the final negative declaration for 3150 18th Street.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
041211 1 Reversing adoption of the negative declaration for 3150 18th StreetMotionKilledMotion reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the final negative declaration for 3150 18th Street.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
041212 1 Preparation of findings to reverse adoption of the negative declaration for 3150 18th StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the negative declaration for 3150 18th Street.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
041268 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Speed limits, Construction of bulb-outs on State HighwaysMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to investigate to what extent California law allows localities to determine speed limits, construct bulb-outs, etc. on state highways. Also compare California's policies with those of Oregon, where, for example, localities are given the authority to set speed limits on state highways.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
041274 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Process for hiring workersMotionPassedMotion requesting in-depth report of other municipalities' process for hiring workers.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
041248 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 claim and/or litigation filed against the City and County of San Francisco by plaintiffs who have challenged the validity of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 12D.a., which sets forth the City’s public contracting policies and practices and includes a grant of preferences to minority-owned business enterprises and women-owned enterprises, on the grounds that Chapter 12D.a of the Administrative Code violates Article 1, section 31, of the California Constitution. CORAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. V. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco Superior Court No. 421-249; California Court of Appeal No. A101027 The Closed Session is permitted by California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) 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 pendHEARD IN CLOSED SESSION  Action details Not available
041285 1 Flu vaccineResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Public Health to post information on its website and to provide information to pediatric clinics to pass along to parents regarding the flu vaccine, including, but not limited to, the importance of immunization against the flu and the lack of scientifically conclusive evidence of harm resulting from exposure to thimerosal in flu vaccines and to urge Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign AB2943, the Mercury-Free Vaccine Act of 2004.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041286 1 Honoring Volunteers in MedicineResolutionPassedResolution honoring Volunteers in Medicine for establishing free medical clinics for the working uninsured.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041287 1 Supporting the Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment Clinic in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution encouraging Senator Dianne Feinstein to support the Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment Clinic in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041288 1 Urging the Recreation and Park Department to extend the operating season at Mission PoolResolutionPassedResolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to extend the operating season at Mission Pool.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041289 1 Supporting the Homeless Veterans March in Washington for Housing Justice September 10 through November 2, 2004ResolutionPassedResolution supporting and endorsing the Homeless Veterans March in Washington D.C. for Housing Justice, September 10 through November 2, 2004.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041290 1 Approving request of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to carry forward from the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget unexpended annual budget appropriations in the amount of approximately $436,820MotionPassedMotion approving the request of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to carry forward from the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget unexpended annual budget appropriations in the amount of approximately $436,820 to provide funds for the first phase of costs associated with the legislative tracking system replacement.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
041304 1 Urging the California Public Utilities Commission to conduct a public investigation into PG&E's estimating of customer billsResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Public Utilities Commission to open a public investigation into Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s practice of estimating electric usage rather than reading the electric meter of each customer on a monthly basis to ensure that individual customers are not harmed by this practice.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041291 1 Commending Geoff RothmanResolutionPassedResolution commending Geoff Rothman for his outstanding accomplishments and dedicated public service throughout his thirty-five years of service with the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041292 1 San Francisco Unified School District General Obligation BondsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Unified School District to issue and sell on its own behalf its general obligation bonds approved by the voters at the November 2003 election without further action by this Board of Supervisors or any other officer of the City and County of San Francisco; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City and County of San Francisco officials to take necessary actions in connection with the issuance of the general obligation bonds by the San Francisco Unified School District; and providing prior notice to the City and County of San Francisco for the anticipated sale and issuance of any future series of bonds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041293 1 Implementation of Safety Improvements along the 19th Avenue CorridorResolutionPassedResolution urging Caltrans to expedite the procurement of the construction contracts to ensure the implementation is completed by 2005.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041294 1 Accept - Expend Federal GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $472,763 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to reduce crime and increase public safety, under the FY 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041295 1 Commending the 12th Annual Korean Day Festival 2004ResolutionPassedResolution commending the 12th Annual Korean Day Festival 2004.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041303 1 CalHome ApplicationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the CalHome Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the CalHome Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041296 1 Commending the 150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Sisters of MercyResolutionPassedResolution commending the 150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041297 1 Coastal Cleanup DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring September 18, 2004 as "Coastal Cleanup Day" in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041298 1 Commending the 25th Anniversary of The Women's BuildingResolutionPassedResolution commending the 25th Anniversary of The Women's Building.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041299 1 Commending the Committee for the Confucius Memorial CeremonyResolutionPassedResolution commending the Committee for the Confucius Memorial Ceremony for their dedication to recognizing the teachings of Confucius.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041300 1 Urging the California Attorney General Bill Lockyer to join several states in a lawsuit against HUD over pesticide use in public housingResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Attorney General Bill Lockyer to join New York, Illinois, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and the US Virgin Islands in a lawsuit against HUD over pesticide use in public housing.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041301 1 Commending Reverend William SwingResolutionPassedResolution commending Reverend William Swing for his 25 years of extraordinary service in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041241 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
041197 1 Supporting card check neutrality agreements specifically between the Department of Human Services and contracts which have been competitively bidResolutionPassed Resolution supporting card check neutrality agreements for competitively bid security services conttracts with the Department of Human Services.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
041197 2 Supporting card check neutrality agreements specifically between the Department of Human Services and contracts which have been competitively bidResolutionPassed Resolution supporting card check neutrality agreements for competitively bid security services conttracts with the Department of Human Services.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
041302 1 Endorsing Old Mint Grant ApplicationResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the application to the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) by the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society for CCHE Grant Funds for the project to preserve the historical Old Mint and create therein a San Francisco History Museum.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
041302 1 Endorsing Old Mint Grant ApplicationResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the application to the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) by the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society for CCHE Grant Funds for the project to preserve the historical Old Mint and create therein a San Francisco History Museum.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
041302 2 Endorsing Old Mint Grant ApplicationResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the application to the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) by the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society for CCHE Grant Funds for the project to preserve the historical Old Mint and create therein a San Francisco History Museum.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
041312 1 Commending Gwendolyn B. TuckerResolutionPassedResolution commending Gwendolyn B. Tucker on the occasion of her retirement for her years of service and dedication to the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
031932 3 Restricting the sale or transfer of 50 caliber firearms and ammunition, requiring reporting of firearm thefts, and deleting obsolete provisions regulating firearmsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Police Code by deleting Sections 552, 556 and 557, relating to possession of firearms by minors and possession of facsimile firearms in order to conform to state law, amending Section 602 to delete redundant provisions and provisions relating to air guns in order to conform to state law; amending Sections 613.1, 613.10 and 613.10-1 to delete requirements relating to “Saturday Night Specials,” restrictions on the sale of large capacity magazines and various other requirements relating to firearms dealers in order to conform to state law and add new requirements in Section 613.10-1 to restrict the sale or transfer of 50 caliber firearms and ammunition; amending Sections 613.2 and 613.3 to require the Chief of Police to conduct a background check on applicants for a firearms dealer license and such applicants’ employees; amending Sections 613, 613.10-3, 613.12, 613.16, 613.19, 617 and 618 to make technical and conforming corrections; amending Section 613.10-2, restricting the sale of ultracompact firearms to update findings and exceptions to restrictions on sales,   Action details Not available
041307 1 Prohibiting smoking on unenclosed areas of City parks and recreational areas in San Francisco open to the publicOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Article 19 I, encompassing Sections 1009.80 et seq., to prohibit smoking on any unenclosed area of property in the City and County of San Francisco that is open to the public and under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission or any other City department if the property is a park, square, garden, sport or playing field other than a golf course, recreational pier, or other property used for recreational purposes.   Action details Not available
041308 1 Regulating the Distribution of HandbillsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 5.7 of the Public Works Code by repealing section 184.71, which required persons distributing handbills to register and pay fees, amending section 184.73 to make violation of the ordinance an infraction instead of a misdemeanor, and by renumbering sections 184.71 through 184.77.   Action details Not available
041309 1 Public Employment - DPH, OES, Fire, Police, Sheriff, and PortOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 198-04 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2004/2005) to reflect the creation of forty-two positions and the deletion of six positions in the following departments: Public Health, Office of Emergency Services, Fire, Police, Sheriff, and Port.   Action details Not available
041310 1 Tour buses prohibited on Stockton Street between Union and Greenwich StreetsOrdinanceKilledOrdinance adding Police Code Section 1183.32 to prohibit the driving of tour buses on Stockton Street between Union Street and Greenwich Street.   Action details Not available
041313 1 Payment of Reward - Jane DoeOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing payment of a $12,500.00 reward to Jane Doe for supplying information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators who murdered Shayne Worcester.   Action details Not available
041314 1 Payment of Reward to three John DoesOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing payment of a $10,000.00 reward to be split amongst three John Does for supplying information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator responsible for the death of Parrish Wingard.   Action details Not available
041316 1 Surplus City PropertyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 23A.9, 23A.10 and 23A.11 to specify terms for appointed members of the Surplus Property Citizens’ Advisory Committee, to clarify the requirements under Administrative Code Section 23.3 applicable to dispositions of surplus and underutilized property, and to clarify policy and procedures for dispositions of City-owned surplus and underutilized real property that is not listed on the annual Surplus Property Report.   Action details Not available
041317 1 Public Works Code Short-Term Occupancy of Right-of-WayOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Public Works Code Section 724 concerning temporary occupancy of the public right-of-way to adopt special conditions for occupation of seven days or less.   Action details Not available
041312 1 Commending Gwendolyn B. TuckerResolutionPassedResolution commending Gwendolyn B. Tucker on the occasion of her retirement for her years of service and dedication to the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
041315 1 Head Start WorkersResolutionPassedResolution urging all employers of Head Start workers to respect workers' rights and to honor their workers' decision to join the union of their choice.   Action details Not available
041319 1 Sewer Service Utility ContractResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission General Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Sewer Service Utility Contract (No. 1443CX061094018) with The Presidio Trust for the purpose of extending the existing contract term by six (6) months through March 30, 2005.   Action details Not available
041320 1 Expressing support for Bringing America Home Act (H.R. 2897)ResolutionFiledResolution urging the Congressional delegation representing San Francisco to support the passage of the Bringing America Home Act (H.R. 2897), a comprehensive bill to end homelessness that addresses issues of affordable housing, livable income, civil rights protections, and health care for all.   Action details Not available
041321 1 Approving hiring of displaced federal firefightersResolutionPassedResolution approving the hiring of Federal firefighters displaced by the closure of the Navy’s fire station at Hunter’s Point Shipyard, pursuant to the authority granted by California Government Code Section 53270.   Action details Not available
041322 1 Commending Mildred CrearResolutionPassedResolution commending Mildred Crear, the Director of Maternal and Child Health, for her 41 years of inspirational leadership at the Department of Public Health.   Action details Not available
041323 1 Honoring the San Francisco Mime TroupeResolutionPassedResolution honoring the San Francisco Mime Troupe for its 45 years of service.   Action details Not available
041325 1 Honoring Denise M. BradyResolutionPassedResolution honoring Denise M. Brady on the occasion of her retirement.   Action details Not available
041326 1 Honoring Jim TateResolutionPassedResolution honoring Jim Tate for his years of service and his deep compassion for those in need.   Action details Not available
041327 1 State funds for construction and renovation of branch librariesResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Public Library Construction and Renovation Board to award five grants totaling over $22 million from Proposition 14 funds for the construction of new Ingleside, Ortega, Portola, and Visitacion Valley branch libraries and the renovation of the Richmond branch library.   Action details Not available
041328 1 Walk to School DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring October 6, 2004 as “Walk Our Children to School Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
041329 1 Commending San Francisco Community PowerResolutionPassedResolution commending San Francisco Community Power for its dedication and commitment to promoting renewable energy, conservation, and demand-response programs in San Francisco’s southeast neighborhoods and proclaiming October 5, 2004 as San Francisco Community Power Day.   Action details Not available
041330 1 Urging State Regulatory ActionResolutionPassedResolution endorsing On-Bill Financing as a cost effective means for small business owners to finance energy efficiency upgrades, and urging the California Public Utilities Commission to take appropriate action to facilitate creation of an On-Bill Financing program in California.   Action details Not available
041331 1 Del Monte SquareResolutionPassedResolution declaring September 28, 2004 Del Monte Square Day in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
041332 1 Commending SEIU 250 on its 70th anniversary and its growth to 100,000 membersResolutionPassedResolution commending the Service Employees International Union Local 250 on its 70th anniversary and its growth to 100,000 members.   Action details Not available
041311 1 Volunteers in Medicine Health ClinicsHearingFiledHearing on establishing free medical clinics in San Francisco for the working uninsured through Volunteers in Medicine, a nonprofit organization that provides medical care to the working uninsured using volunteer retired physicians, nurses, dentists and other healthcare professionals.   Action details Not available
041318 1 Relationship between the Mayor's Office and the DBIHearingFiledHearing on the relationship between the Mayor's Office and the Department of Building Inspection.   Action details Not available
041324 1 Status of the City's Efforts to Reduce HomelessnessHearingFiledHearing for the Department of Human Services to report on the ongoing implementation of Care Not Cash, the Mayor's homeless outreach teams, the availability of needed services, as well as give the community the opportunity to comment on the department's progress.   Action details Not available
041093 1 Transferring Unclaimed Trust Deposits from Parking Citations to the General FundResolutionPassedResolution accepting outstanding and unclaimed trust deposits from parking citations as revenue to be transferred to the General Fund.   Action details Not available
041095 1 County Refugee PlanResolutionPassedResolution approving the Federal Fiscal Year 2004 San Francisco County Refugee Plan.   Action details Not available
041096 1 Gift - PrivateResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital to accept a gift of a mobile mammography facility vehicle and associated equipment, valued at $432,716, donated by the University of California, San Francisco for mobile mammography services to indigent and under-served women in San Francisco.   Action details Not available