Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/28/2004 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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041162 1 Improve pedestrian safety in San Francisco by coordinating citywide and targeted community-based safety campaignsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $319,706 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to improve pedestrian safety in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of October 1, 2004, to December 31, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041163 1 Provide assertive case management to people with HIV and substance abuse and mental disorders, Year 2ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, AIDS Office (SFDPH, AIDS) to accept retroactively and expend second year grant funds in the amount of $487,805 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for assertive case management for triply-diagnosed people and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of June 1, 2004, to May 30, 2005.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041164 1 Grant to provide SSI grant application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $195,320 from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of May 1, 2004, to April 30, 2005.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041205 1 Grant to provide consultation to the Brazilian government regarding the "Brazil AIDS and STD Control Project"ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, AIDS Office (SFDPH, AO) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $15,800 from the World Bank (WB) to provide consultation to the Brazilian government regarding the "Brazil AIDS and STD Control Project" and to enter into an agreement, which contains an indemnification clause, for the use of these funds; for the period of April 1, 2004, to June 30, 2004.ADOPTEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041204 2 Contracting out Parking Meter Management SystemResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that parking meter management services, including collection and coin counting can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than by City and County employees.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041208 1 Contracting out Convention Facilities management, operation and maintenance services at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and the Moscone CenterResolutionPassedResolution 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.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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
040365 4 Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 312 to remove notice and review procedures for changes of use and add notice and review procedures for changes of use to a formula retail useOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Section 312 to remove notice and review procedures for changes of use, add notice and review procedures for changes of use to a formula retail use, to require that changes of use to bars, liquor stores, walkup facilities, other large institutions, other small institutions, restaurants, massage establishments, outdoor activities, or adult or other entertainment uses be subject to the notification and review procedures of Section 312, receive review for compliance with Neighborhood Commercial Design Guidelines and on-site noticing for 15 days, and to require that the Planning Department update and make available its list of neighborhood organizations with interests in specific properties or areas, and to provide that if a neighborhood organization required to receive project notification is not sent notice the proposed project must be re-noticed.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
040365 5 Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 312 to remove notice and review procedures for changes of use and add notice and review procedures for changes of use to a formula retail useOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Section 312 to remove notice and review procedures for changes of use, add notice and review procedures for changes of use to a formula retail use, to require that changes of use to bars, liquor stores, walkup facilities, other large institutions, other small institutions, restaurants, massage establishments, outdoor activities, or adult or other entertainment uses be subject to the notification and review procedures of Section 312, receive review for compliance with Neighborhood Commercial Design Guidelines and on-site noticing for 15 days, and to require that the Planning Department update and make available its list of neighborhood organizations with interests in specific properties or areas, and to provide that if a neighborhood organization required to receive project notification is not sent notice the proposed project must be re-noticed.CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FIRST READINGPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041043 2 Liquor License Transfer, Pier 39, Space J02ResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 1255 22nd Street to Pier 39, Space J02 (District 3) to Monika D. Steiner for Wines of California will serve the public convenience and necessity 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
041059 2 Liquor License Transfer, 52-60 Sixth StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license from 60 Sixth Street to 52-60 Sixth Street (District 6) to Angel Cruz for Six Inc., dba Club Six, will serve the public convenience and necessity 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
041232 1 Accept- Expend State Loan for $1,622,940 for a Solar Power Plant at Southeast Water Pollution Control PlantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a loan in the amount of approximately $1,622,940 from the California Energy Commission to support the installation of energy efficiency measures and a 229 kilowatt solar electric system at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant (SEWPCP) 750 Phelps.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041175 2 Open Space Fund FinancingOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds payable from the Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund to finance various park projects as further described herein; approving the form of a Site Lease by and between the City and County of San Francisco Finance Corporation (the “Corporation”) and the City and County of San Francisco (the “City”) relating to certain City-owned properties located in the City (as further described herein); approving the form of a Master Lease by and between the Corporation and the City; approving the form of a Master Trust Agreement by and between the Corporation and a trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); authorizing the selection of a trustee; approving the form of an Assignment Agreement by and between the Corporation and a trustee; approving the form of an official notice of sale and a notice of intention to sell the lease revenue bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell the lease revenue bonds; approving the form of an official statement in preliminary and final form; approving the formPASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041177 1 Bond Sale of Neighborhood Recreation and Park Facilities Improvement BondsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $68,800,000 General Obligation Bonds (Neighborhood Recreation and Park Facilities Improvement Bonds, 2000), Series 2004A; 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
041166 2 Estate of Doris CamposResolutionPassedResolution accepting the bequest of Doris Campos on behalf of needy senior residents of San Francisco and designating the Department of Aging and Adult Services as the department to manage the distribution of the estate.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
040226 3 Sale of Surplus Property at 107 24th AvenueResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the sale of surplus City-owned real property located at 107 24th Avenue (Block 1334, Lot 1); adopting findings that the sale is exempt from Environmental Review and is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to proceed with its sale at public auction.ADOPTEDPass 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.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041199 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption - 2404 Broadway StreetHearingKilledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated August 3, 2004, Case No. 2004.0406E, approving the proposed project to vertically and horizontally expand an existing three-story-over-basement Colonial Revival house located at 2404 Broadway Street, Assessor’s Block 562, Lot 4. (Appellants: Suzanne and Francoise Antounian, represented by their attorneys, G. Scott Emblidge and Rebecca Bedwell-Coll of Moscone, Emblidge & Quadra, LLP.)CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
041200 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 2404 Broadway StreetMotionKilledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 2404 Broadway Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
041201 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 2404 Broadway StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 2404 Broadway Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
041202 1 Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 2404 Broadway StreetMotionFailedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 2404 Broadway Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
041094 1 Waiver Permitting City Employees to Assist the Department of Elections with the November 2, 2004 electionMotionPassedMotion 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 November 2, 2004 election.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
041203 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - CCSF v ARCO, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, against AGI, American Airlines, Avis, Budget, Continental, Delta, Dollar, Federal Express, Japan Airlines, U.S. Air, for the payment to the Airport of environmental clean-up costs with regard to City and County of San Francisco v. ARCO et al., Case No. C-97-2965 MMC (N.D. Cal).PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041190 3 Reauthorization and Expansion of the First Source Hiring ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending sections 83.3, 83.4, 83.5, 83.6, 83.7, 83.9, 83.11 and 83.18 to: (1) expand the scope of the ordinance to apply to any work performed in the City by City contractors; (2) expand the definition of contract to include sole source contracts and contracts, loans and grants awarded by the City in excess of $50,000; (2) include residential projects, ad defined herein, to be subject to first source hiring requirements; (4) expand the definition of "commercial activity," as defined herein; (5) increase the First Source Hiring Administration's reporting requirements to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors regarding the progress of the first source hiring program; (6) delete the requirement that the Purchaser must determine the applicability of the First Source Hiring Ordinance to certain service contracts; (7) require developers to obtain a first source hiring agreement or an exemption before the Planning Commission may approve development projects or other City departments may issue permits subject to first source requirePASSED ON FIRST READINGPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041323 1 Honoring the San Francisco Mime TroupeResolutionPassedResolution honoring the San Francisco Mime Troupe for its 45 years of service.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041325 1 Honoring Denise M. BradyResolutionPassedResolution honoring Denise M. Brady on the occasion of her retirement.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041331 1 Del Monte SquareResolutionPassedResolution declaring September 28, 2004 Del Monte Square Day in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.REFERRED  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.REFERRED  Action details Not available
041357 1 Commending Mani Bruce MitchellResolutionPassedResolution commending Mani Bruce Mitchell for her trailblazing efforts to promote equality for the intersex community.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041358 1 Honoring On Lok's 30th Street Senior CenterResolutionPassedResolution honoring On Lok's 30th Street Senior Center for its 25 years of service.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041307 2 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
041350 1 Amending and Adding to Section 184.78 of the Public Works Code Regarding BannersOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending and adding to Section 184.78 of the Public Works Code make findings as to the purposes served by banners, to create five categories of permitted banners, to generally prohibit banners in residential districts, to require installer name and service phone numbers on all banners, to provide for processing and inspection fees for banner permits, to index those fees, beginning in fiscal year 2005-2006, to the Consumer Price Index, to provide appropriate penalties for violations of Section 184.78, and to provide that bonds may be required to be posted prior to receipt of a banner permit.   Action details Not available
041351 1 Contract for Electric ServicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving two contracts between the City and County of San Francisco and the United States, through the Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration, for electric services required to ensure reliable delivery of low cost electric power for use at Treasure Island on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 041351; and approving indemnifying and holding harmless the United States against claims arising from the activities of the City under the contract; and waiving requirement of Section 21.35 of the San Francisco Administrative Code that every contract contain a statement regarding liability of claimants for submitting false claims; and waiving requirement of Section 21.19 of the San Francisco administrative code that every contract contain a statement regarding guaranteed maximum costs.   Action details Not available
041352 1 Lease of City Property for Fair Market ValueOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Sections 23.33 and 23.34 to establish a City policy that City-owned property be leased for fair market value, unless a finding of public policy supports a below-market rate, and requiring all below-market rate leases to be reported to the Board of Supervisors and posted on the City’s website, and amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 23.32 to make certain clarifications.   Action details Not available
041353 1 Encouraging Condominium Conversions Where Tenants Are Not DisplacedOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Subdivision Code by repealing portions of Sections 1302, 1308, 1359, 1388, 1396, and 1396.1; by repealing Section 1316 in its entirety; amending Section 1359 to delete the exception for certain two-unit buildings; and by amending Section 1396.1 to give preference in the condominium lottery to buildings where certain evictions have not taken place.   Action details Not available
041356 1 Back Streets Business Advisory BoardOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Sections 5.260 through 5.265 of the Administrative Code, to create a Back Streets Business Advisory Board, comprised of nine voting members, eight appointed by the Board of Supervisors and one appointed by the Small Business Commission, and non-voting members representing various organizations of government; to require the advisory board within nine months of its initial meeting to submit a report to the Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to Back Streets businesses; to require the Board of Supervisors or a Board committee to hold a hearing on the report; to authorize the advisory board to submit other reports to the Board of Supervisors and to communicate with the Board of Supervisors, the Small Business Commission, other governmental entities, the business community, and the public on matters pertaining to Back Streets businesses; and to provide for the sunsetting of the advisory board in two yearsOrdinance adding Sections 5.260 through 5.265 of the Administrative Code, to create a Back Streets Business Advisory Board, comprised of nine voting members, eight   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
040563 2 San Jose Avenue, Guerrero Street Pedestrian Safety ImprovementsResolutionPassedResolution establishing various traffic and parking changes on portions of San Jose Avenue, Cesar Chavez Street, and Dolores Street.   Action details Not available
041354 1 Utility Undergrounding Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution creating a Utility Undergrounding Task Force to advise the City and County of San Francisco concerning the future of utility undergrounding in San Francisco and to complete its work by September 1, 2005.   Action details Not available
041359 1 Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution establishing a 22 member Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force.   Action details Not available
041371 1 San Francisco Night MinistriesResolutionPassedResolution congratulating the San Francisco Night Ministry upon the occasion of its 40th anniversary and further the Night Ministry for its exemplary record of compassionate care and effective service to the citizens of the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
041372 1 San Francisco Weekly ArticleResolutionFiledResolution urging the publisher of the San Francisco Weekly to publicly respond to community concerns regarding caricatures of the Mission District residents depicted in Dan Siegler's piece entitled "Help Take Back The Mission District" published in the September 15, 2004 edition of the San Francisco Weekly.   Action details Not available
041373 1 Public hearing approval for issuance and sale of multifamily housing revenue bonds by CSCDA for Martin Luther Tower, L.P.ResolutionPassedResolution 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 $10,000,000 for the Project (as defined herein).   Action details Not available
041374 1 Commending Barbara MarinoResolutionPassedResolution commending Barbara Marino for her years of contribution to the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
041375 1 Urging SFSU to continue its Russian ProgramResolutionPassedResolution urging San Francisco State University to continue its Russian Program.   Action details Not available
041376 1 Lead Poisoning Prevention ProgramResolutionPassedResolution urging specified City departments to implement recommendations of the Department of Public Health set forth in the Director of Health’s Report on the Comprehensive Environmental Lead Poisoning Prevention Program for The City and County of San Francisco dated December 2, 2003.   Action details Not available
041377 1 Commending Nancy BangResolutionPassedResolution commending Nancy Bang on the occasion of her retirement.   Action details Not available
041378 1 Commending Sparky's DinerResolutionPassedResolution commending Sparky’s Diner for winning a CORY, Commercial Recycler of the Year Award, for the third year in a row.   Action details Not available
041379 1 Commemorative Plaque Designation - Haight Street Walk of FameResolutionPassedResolution designating the public right of way from Central Avenue to Stanyan Street along Haight Street as eligible for the installation and maintenance of commemorative plaques, pursuant to Public Works Code Sections 789.2(a). In order to honor the musicians, artists, writers and other individuals that have contributed to the musical, artistic, and cultural heritage of the Haight District and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, identifying this area as the “Haight Street Walk of Fame.”   Action details Not available
041380 1 James A. Johnston MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring September 7, 2004 as “James A. Johnston Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
041381 1 Declaring October 2004 to be "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"ResolutionPassedResolution declaring October 2004 to be “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
041383 1 Accept and Expend State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic and the Director of the Department of Public Works to accept and expend state Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds totaling $630,000 for FY 2004-05 for various pedestrian and bicycle projects in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
041360 1 Sewer Service Utility ContractHearingFiledHearing on the Sewer Service Utility Contract negotiations between PUC and the Presidio Trust regarding determination of capacity fees.   Action details Not available
041361 1 June 2007 Housing Element of the General PlanHearingFiledHearing to consider ways to structure the format and timeline of the public outreach and advisory process for the next update of the Housing Element of the General Plan that is due to be adopted in June 2007.   Action details Not available
041362 1 Audit of the Public Utilities CommissionHearingFiledHearing to consider the Management Audit of the Public Utilities Commission - Clean Water Enterprise Fund.   Action details Not available
041363 1 Juvenile Probation Department's reduction of services to Asian YouthHearingFiledHearing to regarding the Juvenile Probation Department's reduction of services to Asian Youth.   Action details Not available
041364 1 MUNI's Biodiesel Pilot ProjectHearingFiledHearing on the implementation of MUNI's Biodiesel Pilot Project.   Action details Not available
041365 1 Balboa Park Better Neighborhoods PlanHearingFiledHearing to discuss the EIR and proposed work schedule for the implementation of the Balboa Park Better Neighborhoods plan as submitted by the Planning Department.   Action details Not available
041366 1 SFPUC Capital Improvement ProgramHearingFiledHearing to discuss the status of the SFPUC Capital Improvement Program and to identify potential opportunities and obstacles for moving this program forward.   Action details Not available
041367 1 Kezar StadiumHearingFiledHearing to discuss and consider the potential future uses of Kezar Stadium.   Action details Not available
041368 1 Board Chamber Accessibility RetrofittingHearingFiledHearing to review the recommendations of the Review Committee regarding retrofitting the Board Chamber to provide accessibility to the dais of the President of the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
041349 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.   Action details Not available
041382 1 Supporting San Francisco Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board's Telecommute Pilot ProjectMotionPassedMotion supporting the San Francisco Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board’s Telecommute Pilot Project.   Action details Not available
041244 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Alema Hoskins, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Alema Hoskins, a minor, by and through her guardian, Susie McAllister and Jeanell Harris, a minor, by and through her guardian, Inell Manuel against the City and County of San Francisco for $108,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 17, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No 416-515; entitled Alema Hoskins, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
041250 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Mehran Esmaili, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mehran Esmaili, et al., against the City and County of San Francisco for $49,500; the lawsuit was filed on September 23, 1999, in Santa Clara County Superior Court, Case No. 1-02-CV805070; entitled Mehran Esmaili, et al. v. City of Millbrae, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are: (1) Each party shall mutually release the other from all claims arising from the February/March 2000 landslide that forms the basis of the action; (2) Each party shall dismiss with prejudice all complaints and cross-complaints filed in the action; and (3) Each party shall bear its own legal costs and fees;   Action details Not available
041342 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Apartment Investment and Management Company, aka AIMCO, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against AIMCO and seven of its corporate affiliates, filed on January 30, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. GCG 02-404-010, entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Apartment Investment and Management Company, aka AIMCO, et al., relating to code violations at four apartment buildings in Bayview/Hunters Point, and a cross-complaint against the City and certain individual employees filed on January 28, 2003; the settlement provides for payment to the City of a total of $3,000,000 plus an additional contingent payment of $500,000; $1,000,000 of the $3,000,000 payment from AIMCO will be dedicated to improving public safety in the area through helping establish a new Hunters Point/Bayview S.F. Boys and Girls Club with an associated Police Department Office; the settlement also provides that AIMCO has abated or will abate all notices of violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection that were the subject of the lawsuit; and approving satisfaction of DBI fees for    Action details Not available
041098 1 Accept-Expend Federal GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $339,964 from the United States Department of Justice, Violence Against Women Office for Safe Havens.   Action details Not available
041099 1 Street Artist Winter Holiday SpacesResolutionPassedResolution approving temporary selling spaces in the Downtown area and at Harvey Milk Plaza for street artists certified by the Arts Commission, City and County of San Francisco, for the winter holiday season, 2004, beginning on November 15, 2004 and ending on January 15, 2005.   Action details Not available
041169 1 Municipal Railway Professional Services Contract CS-123, Amendment No. 7ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute an amended version of Amendment No. 7 to San Francisco Municipal Railway Contract No. CS-123, Professional Design and Construction Support Services for Muni Metro Third Street Light Rail Project, with WPK Third Street Consultants, for additional construction support services, for an amount not to exceed $675,000, and a total contract amount not to exceed $10,806,206, and to extend the contract for one year.   Action details Not available