Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/26/2005 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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050983 1 Clarifying that the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue is authorized to add costs incurred in collecting money owed to the city to the original charge and to collect those costs from the debtorOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 10, Article V of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 10.41-1 to authorize the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection to collect costs incurred in collecting claims for money owed to the City, to add those costs to the original charge and to collect those costs from the debtor.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050984 1 Increasing fees for certain services provided by the Medical ExaminerOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings, and amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 8.14, to increase the fees for forensic non-medical examiner or outside county autopsy, disaster bags, removal of remains, and storage of remains.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050985 1 Patient RatesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 128 of the San Francisco Health Code to set patient rates and other services provided by the Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 2005.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050986 2 Public Works Code occupancy assessment fees for various encroachmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Public Works Code to amend Section 723.2 to adopt a public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee for minor sidewalk encroachments, to amend Section 724.1 to modify the public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee for temporary street occupancy permits; and to add Section 786.7 to adopt a public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee for street encroachments; and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050989 1 Recreation and Park – Tiny Tots FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by adding Section 12.35 to standardize the Department's Tiny Tot/Child Development Program's curriculum and associated fee schedule.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050990 1 Recreation and Park Department – Athletic Field Permit Fees for AdultsOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by adding Section 12.36 to increase the fees for use of the athletic fields by adults.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050991 1 Recreation and Park – Aquatic FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by adding Section 12.34 establishing the fee structure for use of aquatic facilities and for related aquatic activities.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050992 1 Lake Merced Fees – Boat StorageOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by adding San Francisco Park Code Section 12.38 to establish boat storage fees.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050999 1 Arts Commission Special FundsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article XIII of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 10.100-28, 10.100-30 and 10.100-34 to redesignate the Arts Commission Market Street Art Maintenance Fund and the Arts Commission Youth Arts Fund as sub-accounts of the Arts Commission Public Arts Fund.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051000 1 Board of Appeals SurchargeOrdinancePassedOrdinance (1) amending Section 10G.1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to add a Board of Appeals surcharge for tobacco retailer's permits issued pursuant to San Francisco Health Code Section 1009.53, (2) amending Section 10G.1 to adjust the surcharges for permits and annual license renewals issued pursuant to San Francisco Police Code Sections 2.26, 2.27 and 2.27.1, and (3) making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A), that the new Board of Appeals Surcharge and adjustments to existing Board of Appeals surcharges are not a "project" and that such surcharges are imposed for the purpose of meeting operating expenses of the Board of Appeals, including employee wage rates, fringe benefits and other direct and indirect overhead charges attributable to administrative appeals to the Board of Appeals pursuant to Charter Section 4.106.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050993 2 Providing for waiver of fees and changing fees for Emergency Medical Services and making environmental findingsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 3 of the Health Code by adding Section 120.1 to require the San Francisco Fire Department to waive fees for Emergency Medical Services upon a showing that all persons legally obligated to pay have insufficient income to pay the bill without undue hardship and the patient is not covered by insurance; and amending Section 128.1, to create a fee for providing service to a patient without transporting the patient, to increase the base rate fees for both Basic Life Service and Advanced Life Service, to increase the fee for mileage, to eliminate the fee for night service, to substitute a flat fee for supplemental supplies in place of fees for individual supplies used to treat each patient, to amend the language regarding changes in fees in subsequent years to fix typographical errors, to eliminate the provision by which the San Francisco Fire Department could add charges for additional supplies, and to make environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050994 1 Increasing Fire Department Fees For ServiceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 106.8, 106.9, 106.11, 106.15, 106. 17, and Table 106B of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase the San Francisco Fire Department's fees for high rise inspection, plan review, pre-application plan review, overtime, and water flow requests, to become operative on its effective date or on July 1, 2005 whichever is later, and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051001 1 Making Environmental Findings and Establishing the Community Courts Program and Administrative FeeOrdinancePassedOrdinance making required environmental findings; amending section 10.100-95 of the Administrative Code to provide that monies collected from participants in the Community Court Program to settle disputes or dismiss charges be deposited in the Mayor's Community Support Fund and make other technical amendments; amending section 10.100-295 of the Administrative Code to designate the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice as administrator of the Dispute Resolution Program and Fund and to designate the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice and the District Attorney's Office as administrators of the Community Courts Program; and to add section 10.183 to the Administrative Code to establish and authorize the District Attorney to collect a Community Court Program Administrative Fee to recover the City's costs for the District Attorney to participate in the operation of the Community Courts Program.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051002 1 Establishing Mayor's Office on Disability administrative fees for plan reviews and site inspectionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding a new section 2A.22.1 establishing Mayor's Office on Disability administrative fees for plan reviews and site inspections.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051004 1 Recovery of the City's costs of emergency response to incidents resulting from the negligent operation of a motor vehicle, boat or vessel by a person under the influence of alcohol or drugsOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Chapter 10H to the San Francisco Administrative Code authorizing the City to recover the costs of emergency response to incidents resulting from negligent operation of motor vehicles, boats or vessels by persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and the costs of emergency response to incidents caused by individuals' intentionally wrongful conduct; defining emergency response for the purpose of this chapter; providing for the establishment by ordinance of the standard, hourly charges for personnel and equipment used in emergency response to such incidents; and directing the Police Department, Fire Department and the Health Department to coordinate with designated City officials to prepare and deliver invoices to the persons responsible for the costs of the City's emergency response to such incidents.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050917 2 Planning Department fee increases and permit surcharge to cover costs of appeals to the Board of SupervisorsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 352 and 355 and by amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 31.22 to increase planning fees and add a surcharge to compensate the City for the costs of appeals to the Board of Supervisors; making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051027 1 Entertainment Commission Permits, Licenses and FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance (1) amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 2.2, 2.9, 2.25, 2.26, 2.27, 2.31, 43, 43.2, 48 1037.2, and adding Sections 1060.1-1 and 1070.1-1, to (i) increase the application fees for Place of Entertainment permits and permits for Extended Hours Premises, and the annual license fees for Places of Entertainment and Mechanical Amusement Devices, to defray the City's annual costs of Entertainment Commission operations attributable to such permitted businesses, (ii) eliminate distinctions between commercial and non-commercial uses for purposes of loudspeaker permits (iii) and to make technical amendments and corrections, as specified; (2) amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.51, 8, and 23, and adding Sections 249.17, 249.18, and 249.19, to make technical amendments and corrections in conformity with the amendments to the Police Code; and (3) making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A), that the adjustments to the fees are not a FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051133 1 Repealing Revolving Fund for Commission on the Status of WomenOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code by repealing section 10.169-11 to eliminate the Commission on the Status of Women's revolving fund.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051135 1 Requiring City departments to report to the Board of Supervisors each quarter on those appropriations items where the department is spending at a rate that would exhaust the appropriation before the end of the fiscal yearOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.19-5, to require City departments to report to the Board of Supervisors each quarter on those appropriations items where the department is spending at a rate that would exhaust the appropriation before the end of the fiscal year.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051136 1 Establishing the San Francisco City Services Preservation Fund to receive donations from employees and private donors in order to offset the City’s deficit and preserve City servicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-290, to establish the San Francisco City Services Preservation Fund to receive donations from employees and private donors in order to offset the City’s deficit and preserve City services.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051139 1 Authorizing the Sheriff and Police Departments to implement a booking fee and seek State reimbursement; providing for cost recoveryOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.27-1, to authorize the Sheriff and Police Departments to implement a booking fee and seek State reimbursement and to direct the Controller to provide for full cost recovery between the departments.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051057 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH Bayshore Boulevard, southbound, between Industrial Street and Silver Avenue. BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH John Muir Drive, both sides, between Lake Merced Boulevard and the east property line of the Lakewood Apartments. NO LEFT TURN ON RED, 6 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Fremont Street, northbound, at Howard Street ONE-WAY (NORTHBOUND) TRAFFIC DESIGNATION - RESCIND Arago Street, between Havelock and Paulding Streets NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Westbound Paulding Street to southbound Arago Street (makes existing regulations permanent) NO RIGHT TURN - ESTABLISH Eastbound Paulding Street to southbound Arago Street (makes existing regulations permanent) RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT EXCEPT BUSES - ESTABLISH Geary Boulevard, westbound, at Presidio Park BoulevardADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051058 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Rhode Island Street, east side, from 17th Street to 190 feet northerly. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Bayshore Boulevard, west side, from Industrial Street to Silver Avenue (to allow installation of bicycle lanes). UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH 49-51 and 55 Norfolk Street, between the driveways of 49-51 and 55 Norfolk Street (12-foot space accommodating 2 motorcycle spaces). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH 2700 and 2730 Mission Street, between 23rd and 24th Streets (adds specific addresses only, no signs will be posted on this block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Moraga Street, both sides, between 12th Avenue and Funston Street (600 Block). 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - ESTABLISH Kansas Street, east side, between 16th and 17th StreetADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051186 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Bocana Street, Wool Street and Powhattan Avenue, installing STOP signs at the Bocana Street, Wool Street and Powhattan Avenue approaches, making this a Three-Way STOP; Peter Yorke Way and Post Street, stopping Peter Yorke Way at Post Street; 21st and Hampshire Streets, stopping 21st Street at Hampshire Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Boylston and Sweeny Streets, stopping Boylston Street at Sweeny Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Barneveld and Sweeny Streets, stopping Sweeny Street at Barneveld Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and, 44th Avenue and Santiago Street, stopping 44th Avenue at Santiago Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051188 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. STREET CLOSURE, 10 AM TO 10 PM, EVERYDAY - RESCIND STREET CLOSURE, 10 AM TO 2 AM, EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH Claude Lane, between Bush and Sutter StreetsADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051190 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Z" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 26th Street, both sides, between Church and Dolores Streets (3800 Block). NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Kimball Street east side, south of Sacramento Street. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - RESCIND 32nd Avenue, east side, from 215 feet north of Anza Street to 25 feet northerly (leaving 4 motorcycle parking spaces). NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Le Conte Circle, both sides, at Le Conte Avenue; and, Stanyan Street, west side, within the intersection of Hayes Street. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 4th Street, east side, from 42 to 82 feet south of Market Street; and, Paulding Street, south side, from the Arago Street intersection to 115 feet westerly. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "N" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Fulton Street, north side, between Funston and 10th Avenue (3400, 3500, 3600ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050705 2 Appointment - Mental Health BoardResolutionPassedResolution appointing John Kevin Hines, term ending January 31, 2006, and Thomas Purvis, term ending January 31, 2007, to the Mental Health Board.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051326 2 Appointment - Treasury Oversight CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution appointing Richard Sullivan, term ending June 5, 2009, to the Treasury Oversight Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051328 2 Appointment - Arts Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution appointing Anjali Nath, term ending November 1, 2005, to the Arts Task Force, residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051130 2 Government Funding, Fiscal Year 2005-2006OrdinancePassedConsolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051131 1 Public Employment, Fiscal Year 2005-2006OrdinancePassedConsolidated Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2006, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050987 2 Golf Fees - Harding Park, Golden Gate Park, McLaren ParkOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by amending Sec. 12.12 to increase the fees at Harding Park and Fleming Golf Courses; amending Sec. 12.16 to increase the fees at Golden Gate Park Golf Course; amending Sec. 12.20 to authorize an annual cost of living increase in golf fees; and amending Sec. 12.33 to set a maximum fee for golf cart rentals.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051003 1 Repeal of exemption from paying tow and storage fees on stolen vehicles, and waiver of an administrative fee for recovered stolen vehicles owned by residentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing San Francisco Administrative Code Section 10C.8-1, which exempts residents of San Francisco from paying tow and storage fees on stolen vehicles, and amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 10C.1 and San Francisco Traffic Code Section 170.1 to exempt City residents from payment of an administrative fee in connection with the towing and storage of stolen vehicles.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051137 2 Prohibiting the Department of Human Services from requiring fingerprint imaging of clients, unless required by grant programs, by state or federal law, by voter initiative, or by the County Adult Assistance ProgramsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Aministrative Code by adding Section 20.30, to prohibit the Department of Human Services from requiring Biometric imaging of clients, unless required by grant programs, by state or federal law, or expressly authorized by vote initiative.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051045 2 Appropriate proceeds from the sale of bonds and the Water Enterprise’s Fund Balance to fund the SFPUC Water System Improvement Program for fiscal year 2005-06 and the first six-months of fiscal year 2006-07OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $153,981,000 for project activities and $6,789,188 for program management services of bond sales proceeds, and $1,000,000 of the Water Enterprise’s Fund Balance totaling $161,770,188 to fund the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Water System Improvement Program for fiscal year 2005-06 and the first six-months of fiscal year 2006-07.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050085 1 Ordering vacation of 22nd Street between Arkansas and Connecticut StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance ordering the vacation of the 22nd Street right-of-way between Arkansas and Connecticut Streets subject to reservations of certain utility easements in the vacated area; authorizing the sale of a portion of the vacated street area pursuant to the terms of an agreement for sale of real estate; adopting environmental findings and findings that such actions are consistent with the City’s General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this ordinance.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
031567 5 Charter Amendment - Establishing an Emergency Health Care Services Fund and baseline funding for the FundCharter AmendmentFiledCharter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to add Section 16.126 to increase the fiscal authority of the Health Commission and establish a stable baseline funding level for the Department of Public Health to ensure the continued operation of San Francisco public health services.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
050824 1 Contract funds to participate in the development of a national violent death reporting systemResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement with the California Department of Health Services (CDHS), the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of up to $70,000 in order to participate in the development of a national violent death reporting system, and to add one 0.5 position funded under this agreement; for the period of January 1, 2005, through September 29, 2009.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050979 1 Contract funds to participate in the HIV Prevention Trials Unit Protocol 039 studyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement with PHFE Management Solutions (PHFE), the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $51,934 in order to participate in the HIV Prevention Trials Unit Protocol 039 study; for the period of July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051048 1 Endorsing the bill of rights established by the San Francisco Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership and urging relevant city agencies to work together towards its implementationResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the bill of rights established by the San Francisco Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership and urging relevant city agencies to work together its implementation to reduce recidivism for parents and improve outcomes for children.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051117 1 Urging the California Public Utilities Commission to order PG&E to pay a substantial fine and to take necessary corrective measures to prevent future indoor substation fires and outagesResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to require PG&E to take all measures necessary to ensure that PG&E substations are safe and reliable, urging the CPUC to impose a substantial fine on PG&E for allowing unsafe and unreliable conditions to develop and persist at the Mission Substation, and calling on PG&E to compensate all persons, businesses and governmental entities that suffered economic harm as a result of any PG&E electrical outages.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051275 1 Legal Action - Protecting TenantsResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco City Attorney to file a `friend of the court'/amicus curiae' brief to set forth our city's interest in protecting tenants against wrongful evictions.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050862 1 Rincon Hill Area Plan AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by amending the Rincon Hill Area Plan, the Urban Design Element, the Recreation and Open Space Element, the Downtown Plan, the South of Market Area Plan, and the Land Use Index to conform them with proposed Rincon Hill Downtown Residential District; adopting environmental findings that the proposed amendments are consistent with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
050741 1 Creating a Food Security Task ForceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Sections 470.1 and 470.2, to establish a Food Security Task Force charged with creating a strategic plan to address hunger, enhancing food security, and increasing participation in federally funded programs; requiring preparation of reports and a strategic plan; and including a sunset provision.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051159 1 Accept and Expend Gift - Robin and Marsha WilliamsResolutionPassedResolution accepting a gift in the amount of $80,000 from Robin and Marsha Williams and authorizing its expenditure to repair and improve a retaining wall and median strip on Seacliff Avenue.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050132 4 Rules of Order of the Board - Material Economic Impact LegislationMotionPassedMotion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to add Rule 6.25, which will provide a process for holding public hearings associated with legislation that might have a material economic impact on the City.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051243 1 Hearing - "2500 Block of Mission Street Business Improvement District (BID)"HearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution establishing a property-based business improvement district to be known as the “2500 Block of Mission Street Business Improvement District (BID),” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for five years, commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006, and making environmental findings.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
051189 1 Resolution to establish the 2500 Block of Mission Street Business Improvement DistrictResolutionPassedResolution establishing a property-based business improvement district to be known as the “2500 Block of Mission Street Business Improvement District (BID),” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for five years, commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006, and making environmental findings.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051241 1 Hearing - "Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District (CBD)"HearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution establishing a property-based business improvement district to be known as the “Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District (CBD),” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for 15 years, commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006, subject to conditions as specified, and making environmental findings.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
051184 1 Resolution to establish the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit DistrictResolutionPassedResolution establishing a property-based business improvement district to be known as the “Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District (CBD),” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for 15 years, commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006, subject to conditions as specified, and making environmental findings.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051287 1 Hearing - Emergency ordinance reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ProgramHearingFiledHearing to consider the possible adoption of an Emergency ordinance reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program set forth in Chapter 14A of the San Francisco Administrative Code; suspending Chapter 12D.A; providing for data collection to ensure nondiscrimination in City contracting; and adopting a declaration of emergency.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
051286 1 Reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ProgramOrdinancePassedEmergency ordinance reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program set forth in Chapter 14A of the San Francisco Administrative Code; suspending Chapter 12D.A; providing for data collection to ensure nondiscrimination in City contracting; and adopting a declaration of emergency.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051222 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review for 899 North Point StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated April 22, 2005, exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(b) and General Rule Exclusion, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the proposed project involving the demolition of a vacant gas station building, approximately 1,650 square feet in size, and construction of a four-story, five-unit residential building. The proposed project would provide seven off-street parking spaces on the ground floor. Entrance and access to the residential units would be from Larkin Street and vehicular entrance and access would be from North Point Street. The project site at 899 North Point Street (Assessor’s Block 0026, Lot 020) is approximately 5,469 square feet in size and located on the southeastern corner of North Point and Larkin Streets in the Russian Hill neighborhood on the block bounded by Larkin, North Point, Hyde and Bay Streets. The project site is zoned RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) and is within a 40-X height and bulCONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051223 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 899 North Point StreetMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 899 North Point Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051224 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 899 North Point StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 899 North Point Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051225 1 Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 899 North Point StreetMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 899 North Point Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051270 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment for 405 Hill StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the the decision of the Department of Public Works, by its letter dated June 20, 2005, approving a request for a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit to occupy a portion of the public sidewalk right-of-way for the purpose of constructing and maintaining two 30” high planter box, and a warped driveway ramp, to encroach 3’-9” into the public sidewalk right-of-way fronting the property at 405 Hill Street.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
051271 1 Disapproving Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal - 405 Hill StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving the decision of the Director of Public Works’ approval of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 405 Hill Street and denying the Encroachment Permit.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
051272 1 Approving Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal - 405 Hill StreetMotionPassedMotion approving the decision of the Director of Public Works’ approval of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 405 Hill Street and denying the appeal.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
051280 1160Significant Exposure to Litigation Involving the City] [City as Plaintiff and/or DefendantReportLitigation-AttorneyMotion 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 potential litigation involving the City related to the renewal of the cable franchise for Comcast of California III. Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) and (b)(3) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(2) permit this closed session. Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation involving the City and County.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
051332 1 Accept-Expend Gift - Department of Public WorksResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a gift in the amount of up to $250,000 from the San Francisco Parks Trust for the construction of a children’s playground on the Sunnydale Housing Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051337 1 Alternative Family Services DayResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the outstanding contributions of Alternative Family Services, its foster parents, and staff proclaiming Wednesday, the 27th of July, 2005 in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051339 1 Commending Libby AlbertResolutionPassedResolution commending Libby Albert for her work with the After School Enrichment Program (ASEP), and wishing her continued success with the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051340 1 Honoring Patricia ToomeyResolutionPassedResolution honoring Patricia Toomey for her lifelong work and commitment to her native city of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051341 1 Supporting Senate Bill 600 - Healthy Californians Biomonitoring ProgramResolutionPassedResolution urging the support of Senate Bill 600, the Healthy Californians Biomonitoring Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051344 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - Port CommissionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $132,600 from the California Coastal Conservancy for the Pier 94 Wetlands Enhancement Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051347 1 Recognizing the importance of the African Diaspora in Latin America and North and South AmericaResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the importance of the African Diaspora in Latin America as well as North and South America.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051348 1 Commending Friar Louie VitaleResolutionPassedResolution commending Friar Louie Vitale for his many years of dedicated service as Pastor of St. Boniface Church.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051278 1 Final Map for a 6 Unit Commercial Condominium Project - Fulton MasonicMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of Fulton Masonic, a Commercial Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 30 in Assessor’s Block No. 1175, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
051279 1 Final Map for a 42 Unit Mixed Use Condominium Project - Tiffany Gardens 199 Tiffany Avenue/3294 Mission StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of San Francisco Tiffany Gardens 199 Tiffany Avenue/3294 Mission Street, A Mixed Use Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 12 in Assessor’s Block No. 6596, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
051335 1 Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Staircase RenamingResolutionFiledResolution renaming the Grand Staircase of San Francisco City Hall's rotunda as the Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Staircase.REFERRED  Action details Not available
051336 1 Street Improvements on 25th AvenueResolutionPassedResolution requesting that the Municipal Transportation Agency and Department of Public Works, work with the 25th Avenue Neighborhood Association to address, improve, and enhance conditions on 25th Avenue, and to expend funds as feasible and necessary to meet those ends.REFERRED  Action details Not available
051338 1 Dykes on Bikes TrademarkResolutionPassedResolution urging that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office accept the San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent's application to trademark the name, "Dykes on Bikes", for the group to use for educational and entertainment purposes such as parades, festivals, and other occasions celebrating the liberation of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people from historical discrimination.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
051338 2 Dykes on Bikes TrademarkResolutionPassedResolution urging that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office accept the San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent's application to trademark the name, "Dykes on Bikes", for the group to use for educational and entertainment purposes such as parades, festivals, and other occasions celebrating the liberation of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people from historical discrimination.ADOPTED AS AMENDED  Action details Not available
051342 1 Supporting AB 378 (Chu) - Hate Crime Civil Remedies ActResolutionKilledResolution urging California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign AB 378 (Chu), the Hate Crime Civil Remedies Act into law.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
051343 1 Endorsing recommendations of the Strategic AllianceResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the Recommendations of the Strategic Alliance: "Taking Action for a Healthier California".AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
051343 2 Endorsing recommendations of the Strategic AllianceResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the Recommendations of the Strategic Alliance: "Taking Action for a Healthier California".ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
051345 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 Administrative Code to add Chapter 36 to establish uniform procedures for developing comprehensive neighborhood plans (the "Better Neighborhoods Planning and Implementation Process"); to Administrative Code Section 3.4 to provide for integrated Better Neighborhoods Plan budget documents, and to amend the Planning Code to add Section 312A regarding discretionary review for projects proposed in Better Neighborhoods Plan areas.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051346 1 Urging support for Preservation and Restoration of Sacred Heart ChurchResolutionKilledResolution urging the Department of Building Inspection and the San Francisco Archdiocese to diligently monitor the status and condition of the historic Sacred Heart Church and expressing support for preserving this historical treasure through all means possible.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
031034 1 Planning Code - Northeast Waterfront Historic District SignsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code by creating Section 608.15 to establish the Northeast Waterfront Special Sign District, creating Section 609.14 to address amortization of nonconforming signs in this District, amending Section 608 and Article 10, Appendix D, section 7 to be consistent with this Ordinance, amending the Zoning Map Sectional Map SSD-1 to show the boundaries of this District, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code section 101.1.   Action details Not available
051357 1 Requiring the Office of Emergency Services to submit a written report following any declared emergency, activation of the City's Emergency Operations Center, or credible disaster warningOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 7.4-1, to require the Office of Emergency Services to submit a written report to the Disaster Council and the Board of Supervisors following any declared emergency, activation of the City's Emergency Operations Center, or credible disaster warning.   Action details Not available
051358 1 Appropriate General Obligation Bond sale proceeds from the 2005A and 2005I series to fund the Laguna Honda Replacement Program and bond issuance costs for the Department of Public WorksOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $39,328,014 of General Obligation Bond proceeds from the sale of the 2005A Series and appropriating, and placing on reserve, $60,111,842 from the General Obligation Bond proceeds from the 2005I Series for a total of $99,439,856 to fund the Laguna Honda Replacement Program and bond issuance costs for the Department of Public Works for fiscal year 2005-06.   Action details Not available
051335 1 Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Staircase RenamingResolutionFiledResolution renaming the Grand Staircase of San Francisco City Hall's rotunda as the Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Staircase.   Action details Not available
051336 1 Street Improvements on 25th AvenueResolutionPassedResolution requesting that the Municipal Transportation Agency and Department of Public Works, work with the 25th Avenue Neighborhood Association to address, improve, and enhance conditions on 25th Avenue, and to expend funds as feasible and necessary to meet those ends.   Action details Not available
051359 1 Laguna Honda Hospital General Obligation Bond SaleResolutionPassedResolution authorizing and directing the sale of an issue of not to exceed $69,000,000 City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Laguna Honda Hospital, 1999), Series 2005I; approving the form and execution of a Declaration of Trust; approving the forms of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; authorizing the solicitation of competitive bids for the sale of the Bonds; approving the form, execution and distribution of an Official Statement; approving the form of and authorizing the City's compliance with a 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.   Action details Not available
051362 1 Amending Community Choice Aggregation Citizens Advisory Task Force MembershipResolutionPassedResolution amending the membership of the Community Choice Aggregation Citizens Advisory Task Force to require that the Environmental Justice Advocate reside in the “Southeast sector” of San Francisco instead of “Hunter’s Point”.   Action details Not available
051363 1 Commending Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA)ResolutionPassedResolution commending Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) for its work to organize and empower Latina immigrants, and wishing the organization continued success on its 15th Birthday.   Action details Not available
051364 1 Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Bombings of Hiroshima and NagasakiResolutionPassedResolution commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the United States bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, expressing solidarity with the Hibakusha, acknowledging the human suffering of victims and survivors, and imploring all nations to use all diplomatic and preventive efforts to cease the proliferation and use of nuclear weapons.   Action details Not available
051365 1 Violence Against Women ActResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Congressional delegation to support the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.   Action details Not available
051366 1 National Health Center WeekResolutionPassedResolution recognizing August 7-13, 2005 as "National Health Center Week" in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
051371 1 Supporting Filipino Veterans Equity ActResolutionPassedResolution urging the President and the Congress of the United States of America to honor the contributions of Filipino World War II veterans by passing the Filipino Veterans Equity Act, specifically HR 302 and S 146.   Action details Not available
051372 1 Urging Urban Outfitters, Inc. to Discontinue Selling Racially Offensive MerchandiseResolutionPassedResolution urging Urban Outfitters, Inc. to discontinue selling a line of racially offensive T-shirts with the slogan “New Mexico, Cleaner Than Regular Mexico” and remove the currently stocked merchandise from Urban Outfitters stores.   Action details Not available
051356 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
051360 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Means TestingMotionKilledMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to survey means testing legislation for rent control in New York City, Boston and other municipalities in Massachusetts, and determine how means testing could be applied to the San Francisco Rent Control Ordinance.   Action details Not available
051269 1 Agreement for Tolling of Statute of Limitations Governing ClaimResolutionPassedResolution approving the City Attorney’s entry into a tolling agreement governing claim by USDA Forest Service filed February 2, 2005 arising from Stanislaus National Forest fire of August 9, 2004.   Action details Not available
051273 1 Airport Environmental ReviewResolutionPassedResolution certifying the Determination of the Office of Environmental Review that no further environmental review document is necessary for the West Field Cargo Redevelopment Project at San Francisco International Airport.   Action details Not available