Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/16/2005 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
Regular Meeting
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051220 1 Parking Fine Penalty ScheduleOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Section 132 to reference the correct California Vehicle Code subsection for covering a license plate.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051231 1 Department of Building Inspection Cash Revolving FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 10.135 to increase the Cash Revolving Fund of the Department of Building Inspection from $200 to $600.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051256 1 Sale of Surplus Property located at Manzano Way at Oak Creek Way in the City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara CountyResolutionPassedResolution approving the public auction sale of unimproved surplus real property located on Manzano Way at Oak Creek Way in the City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County for a purchase price of $690,000; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the conveyance 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 execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051128 2 Designate 1110 Taylor Street, the Glazer-Keating as a LandmarkOrdinancePassedOrdinance Designating 1110 Taylor Street, the Glazer-Keating House, As Landmark No. 251 Pursuant To Article 10, Sections 1004 And 1004.4 Of The Planning Code.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051349 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Shao Xi TanOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Shao Xi Tan against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 22, 2003 in the United States District Court, Case No. C03-3907 MMC; entitled Shao Xi Tan, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051350 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - San Francisco Bay Area Transit DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving settlement of litigation brought by the San Francisco Bay Area Transit District against City and County of San Francisco in the eminent domain action entitled San Francisco Bay Area Transit District v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (Alameda County Superior Court No. HG03-099024, filed July 7, 2003), for a total value of $2,750,000.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051377 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Daniel CurielOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Daniel Curiel against the City and County of San Francisco for $31,420.11; the lawsuit was filed on April 14, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 419-362; entitled Daniel Curiel, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051376 1 Settlement of Claim - David CaimottoResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim for disability discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) by David Caimotto against San Francisco for $101,000; claim was filed on December 28, 2004.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051351 1 Settlement of Claim - Andrea RungeResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim by Andrea Runge against the City and County of San Francisco and Michael Scott for $45,000.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051423 2 Appointment - Treasury Oversight CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution appointing Philip Day, Jr., term ending June 5, 2009, to the Treasury Oversight Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051424 2 Appointment - Commission on the Aging Advisory CouncilResolutionPassedResolution appointing William Hollabaugh, term ending March 31, 2007, to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051425 2 Appointment - Bicycle Advisory CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution appointing Lisa Estrella, term ending November 19, 2006, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051428 2 Appointment - Arts Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution appointing Karen Ames, term ending November 1, 2005, to the Arts Task Force.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050591 2 Inclusion of transit, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements as part of street improvement projectsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Public Works Code to add Section 2.4.13 to require the integration of transit, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements as part of the planning, construction, reconstruction, or repaving of public right-of-ways.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051358 2 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051333 3 Tourist Hotel ConversionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code to add Chapter 41F to prohibit the conversion of existing tourist hotel structures with 100 or more tourist guest rooms to condominium projects or dwelling units, with certain exceptions; and adopting findings, including environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051005 1 Cable Television Franchise AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 105-64, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 528-88, 315-89, 42-91, 42-97, and 266-99, by amending sections 1, 9, 24.3, 25, 25.5, 27.2, 31, and 32 and Appendix C to extend the term of the franchise and to clarify and expand the obligations of the Comcast of California III, Inc.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051006 1 Settlement of Claims - Comcast of California III, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the settlement of certain non-litigated claims on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco against Comcast of California III, Inc.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051408 1 Closed Session - Potential Litigation, Comcast of California IIIReportFiledMotion 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 and a settlement involving the City related to the renewal of the cable franchise for Comcast of California III. The settlement resolves the City's unlitigated claims against Comcast California III for $3.5 million, extends the franchise for 4 years, and modifies the terms of the franchise in several ways, including increasing funding for public access, educational and government programming. Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) permit this closed session because discussion in open session concerning this matter would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in the potential litigation.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051257 2 Sweatfree OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 12U, finding that the City would benefit by spending its funds in a manner that would support safe and humane working conditions; requiring contractors and subcontractors providing goods to the City and County to comply with laws and standards affecting labor and employment conditions for employees performing work under the contract and subcontracts, including:not engaging in abusive forms of child labor, foreign convict or forced labor, or slave labor; and compliance with all human and labor rights and labor standards imposed by law or treaty law on the country where the goods are being made or assembled; paying wages that are not less than a minimum wage established by the Director of the Office of Contract Administration; compliance with all applicable laws governing wages, employee benefits, health and safety, labor, environmental conditions, nondiscrimination, freedom of association; creating the Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group to make recommendations on the implementation, administration or enforcemPASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051122 2 IHSS Contract Modification Approval – San Francisco IHSS Public AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution retroactively approving the modification of the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority, which expires on June 30, 2006, for the provision of health and dental benefits to IHSS Independent Providers, in the amount of $11,872,058, for a total contract amount of $68,190,161.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051123 2 IHSS Contract Approval – IHSS Consortium of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution retroactively approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the IHSS Consortium of San Francisco for the provision of In-Home Supportive Services for the period from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2008, in the amount of $51,433,291.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051239 1 Lease of Real Property at One South Van Ness AvenueResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the exercise of an option to lease 66,351 square feet of space on the fifth floor at One South Van Ness Avenue for the Mayor’s Office of Housing and the Mayor’s Office of Community Development and authorizing a 39,644 square foot sublease of such area to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050739 1 SLI Zoning District - Allowing Certain Financial ServicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Table 817 to add Section 817.32 allowing a financial service use in an SLI (Service/Light Industrial) Zoning District under certain circumstances; adopting findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051121 1 Street Encroachment at 815 Francisco StreetResolutionPassedResolution granting revocable permission to Launce E. Gamble, Trustees, to occupy a portion of the public right-of-way to construct and maintain a new two-car garage, to encroach approximately 28 feet into the unimproved public sidewalk right-of-way, as per existing neighborhood pattern, fronting 815 Francisco Street (Block 0048, Lot 019), conditioned upon the payment of an annual assessment fee of $4,800, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051434 1 Public HearingHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to a proposed Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code, by adding a new Article 11.1, beginning with Section 788, to prohibit the display of human remains without appropriate written authorization from the deceased or the deceased's next-of-kin.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
051034 1 Prohibiting the display of human remains without appropriate written authorization from the deceased or the deceased's next-of-kinOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code, by adding a new Article 11.1, beginning with Section 788, to prohibit the display of human remains without appropriate written authorization from the deceased or the deceased's next-of-kin.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051226 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for 800 Brotherhood WayHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department, certified on May 19, 2005, approving a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (Case No. 2003.0536E), for the proposed construction of up to 182 dwelling units on an approximately 7.7 acre undeveloped site located on the north side of Brotherhood Way, west of Chumasero Drive, east of Lake Merced Boulevard. The project would involve subdividing the site into about 121 lots and constructing 60 single-family homes and 61 2-unit dwellings. The 121 buildings would be between 3 and 4 stories tall, with heights up to 40 feet, and would total about 444,273 gross square feet. A mix of independently accessible and tandem parking spaces would be provided, for a total of 364 off-street parking spaces. Twenty-one on-street parking spaces would also be created along a new two-way internal private loop road. Access to the site would be via a new driveway on the unimproved portion of the north side of Brotherhood Way abutting the site. There would be a traffic signal at the new access driveway and Brotherhood WayHEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
051227 1 Affirming adoption of the negative declaration for 800 Brotherhood WayMotionPassedMotion affirming Planning Commission adoption of the final negative declaration for 800 Brotherhood Way.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
051228 1 Reversing adoption of the negative declaration for 800 Brotherhood WayMotionKilledMotion reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the final negative declaration for 800 Brotherhood Way.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
051229 1 Preparation of findings to reverse adoption of the negative declaration for 800 Brotherhood WayMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the negative declaration for 800 Brotherhood Way.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
051379 2 Liquor License, 572 Castro StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license to Ken McDonald, for Friendly Spirits located at 572 Castro Street, 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
051418 1 Committee of the Whole - August 16, 2005 at 3:00 PMMotionPassedMotion to sit as a Committee of the Whole on August 16, 2005 at 3:00 PM to hear File Number 051034 prohibiting the display of human remains without appropriate written authorization from the deceased or the deceased's next-of-kin.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
051409 1 Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds - 1030 Post Street ApartmentsResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for the financing of the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 1030 Post Street Apartments.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051419 1 Endorsing the Regional Measure 2 Late Night Owl Bus Service ProposalResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the Regional Measure 2 Late Night Owl Bus Service Proposal.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051420 1 Urging the DPT to install a stop light at the intersection of Market and Hattie StreetsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install a stop light at the intersection of Market and Hattie Streets.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051421 1 Honoring Dr. Donald Abrams and the Community Consortium for their outstanding contributions to HIV/AIDS healthcare and research upon the 20th anniversary of the Consortium's establishmentResolutionPassedResolution honoring Dr. Donald Abrams and the Community Consortium for their outstanding contributions to HIV/AIDS healthcare and research upon the 20th anniversary of the Consortium’s establishment.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051422 1 Accept-Expend Private Grant - Department on the Status of WomenResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department on the Status of Women to accept retroactively and expend unexpended funds from a grant from The California Endowment, in the amount of $40,000, which funds shall be used to fund the design and implementation of a customized plan for raising multiple year operating funds by Woman Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent, Inc. (W.O.M.A.N., Inc.)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051429 1 Urging the MTA to approve the Arthur H. Coleman Medical Center community's request for sidewalk width reduction to establish perpendicular parking on Ingerson StreetResolutionPassedResolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to approve the Arthur H. Coleman Medical Center community’s request for sidewalk width reduction to establish perpendicular parking on Ingerson Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051430 1 Authorizing Application for BEGIN FundsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the BEGIN Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; the execution of a designation agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; the execution of any related documents necessary to participate in the BEGIN Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051431 1 Commending Catholic Healthcare West, Saint Francis, and St. Mary's hospitalsResolutionPassedResolution commending Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), Saint Francis, and St. Mary’s hospitals for their commitment to working with the Department of Public Health to protect and enhance the provision of health care services to vulnerable populations.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051432 1 Support of House Resolution 367 Condemning bigotry, violence and discrimination against Iranian-AmericansResolutionPassedResolution in support of House Resolution 367 condemning bigotry, violence and discrimination against Iranian-Americans.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051433 1 Commending Habitat for Humanity San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution commending Habitat for Humanity San Francisco for its extraordinary work providing affordable housing in San Francisco and celebrating the groundbreaking of twelve new homes at the De Long Terrace Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051407 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
051451 1 Urging the United States Department of State to condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran’s execution of juvenilesResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Department of State to condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran’s execution of two teenagers [ Mahmoud Asgari, Ayaz Marhoni], and the impending execution of two young men [Farid Mostaar, Ahmad Chooka], for conducting homosexual acts allegedly charged as “rape.”ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051452 1 Annual Joint Fundraising DriveOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 16.93-2 to include Donor Choice as an option for employee contributions during the Annual Joint Fundraising Drive.   Action details Not available
051453 1 Off-Street Parking In C-3 Zoning DistrictsOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 151, 151.1, 154, 155, 155.5, 161,166, and 167 to impose new requirements in C-3 Zoning Districts regarding permitted off-street parking and loading, allowed off-street freight loading and service vehicle spaces, bicycle parking, car sharing, to separate parking costs from housing costs, to exempt from the legislation projects that received final Planning Department or Planning Commission approval and submitted complete site permit applications prior to the effective date of the legislation, to require the Planning Department to undertake a study of downtown parking issues, and adopting environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
051454 1 Authorizing a Change in Use of Grant FundsOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing a change in the use of San Francisco Convention and Facilities Department grant funds to permit the funds to be used for an affordable housing development without a proposed pavilion.   Action details Not available
051455 1 Medical cannabis guidelines and medical cannabis dispensary zoning and permittingOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 209.3, 217, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817, and 818, and by adding Sections 790.141, and 890.131, to: define medical cannabis dispensaries; prohibit dispensaries in residential-house and residential-mixed zoning districts; permit dispensaries elsewhere subject to restrictions based on a dispensary's proximity to other dispensaries, schools, community centers and institutions for the treatment of addictive diseases; require adequate ventilation in dispensaries; prohibit the sale or distribution of alcohol at dispensaries; require Planning Department notice to interested individuals and properties within 300 feet of proposed dispensaries; require dispensaries operating before April 1, 2005 to obtain a permit within 18 months of the effective date of this legislation or cease operation; require a notice that permits for dispensaries are not intended to and do not authorize the violation of State or Feder   Action details Not available
051456 1 Creating a Foster Care Improvement Task ForceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Sections 5.300 and 5.305 to establish a Foster Care Improvement Task Force charged with implementing the recommendations of the Disproportionality Project, and to examine and address the overrepresentation of African American children in foster care.   Action details Not available
051457 1 Settlement of Claims - Comcast of California III, Inc.OrdinanceFiledOrdinance approving the settlement of certain non-litigated claims on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco against Comcast of California III, Inc.   Action details Not available
051458 1 Public Works Code - landmark trees, significant trees, and penalties for violationsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Public Works Code by amending Section 801 to add to the purposes; by amending Section 802 to modify various definitions; amending Sections 802, 806, and 809 to redefine nuisance trees as hazard trees; amending Sections 802 and 803 authorizing the Urban Forestry Council to succeed to the powers and duties of the Tree Advisory Board and to assume new duties; amending Section 806 to allow for appeals of decisions concerning removal of street trees that are the responsibility of City departments and to extend the notice period to 30 days for removal of street trees that are the responsibility of private property owners; amending Sections 806 and 807 to require imposition of in lieu fees under specified circumstances; adding Section 810A to define significant trees and establish a regulatory program governing their removal; amending Sections 804, 807, and 808 to make conforming changes regarding significant trees; amending Sections 804, 807, 808, and 810 concerning landmark trees and procedures to designate, nominate, and remove landmark trees; amending Section 811   Action details Not available
051459 1 Parking RestrictionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 3.6.1 to redefine the Downtown Core area, by amending 38.B to prohibit no stopping except for the loading or unloading of passengers or freight in the Downtown Core, by amending 38.B.1 to prohibit no stopping except for the loading or unloading of passengers or freight outside of the Downtown Core, by amending 201.1 to revise the boundaries for Parking Meter Area Number One, and by amending 201.2 to revise the boundaries for Parking Meter Area Number Two.   Action details Not available
051460 1 Subdivision Code feesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Subdivision Code section 1315 to adopt new fees for air space maps, lot subdivisions, condominium conversions, parcel maps, lot merger and resubdivision maps, amended maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, certificates of compliance, certificates of correction, records of survey, and other mapping actions and to provide for an annual adjustment of such fees based on the relevant consumer price index; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
051461 1 Survey Monument Preservation Fee and FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.24-6, to authorize the imposition of a $10 grant deed recordation user fee and by adding Section 10.100-50, to create the County Surveyor's Survey Monument Preservation Fund for the deposit and collection of the fee for use by the County Surveyor for the retracement or remonument survey of major historical vertical or horizontal land division lines; amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code by adding Section 1340.1, to authorize the County Surveyor to use the proceeds collected from imposition of the fee to pay for the retracement or remonument survey of major historical vertical or horizontal land division lines; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
051462 1 Condominium conversion lottery based on seniority of participationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Subdivision Code Section 1396.1 to prioritize the condominium conversion lottery based on seniority of participation in prior lotteries and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
051463 1 Prohibiting issuance of permits that would limit public access to parks for more than one dayOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Park Code by adding Section 7.03-A, to prohibit the Recreation and Park Department from issuing permits for use of park property that would result in the exclusion of the public from the park for more than one calendar day or for a second consecutive day following another permitted event.   Action details Not available
051151 2 Application of the City's Conflict of Interest Laws to Members of Certain Advisory BodiesOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding section 3.203 to apply the City's conflict of interest laws to members of advisory bodies who are required to file statements of economic interests.   Action details Not available
050689 3 Public Works Code - significant trees, landmark trees, and penalties for violationsOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the Public Works Code by amending Sections 802, 804, 807, and 808 and adding Section 810A to address removal, maintenance, and nomination of significant trees as defined herein; amending Sections 802, 806, and 809 to redefine nuisance trees as hazard trees; amending Sections 802 and 803 authorizing the Urban Forestry Council to succeed to the powers and duties of the Tree Advisory Board; amending Section 810 to allow the City to landmark any tree within its territorial limits; amending Section 811 to create civil penalties and fines and to modify provisions on administrative penalties; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
051464 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK - ESTABLISH Alabama Street, between 24th and 25th Streets.   Action details Not available
051465 1 Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $9,920,000 of Federal New Starts Capital Assistance for the Third Street-Phase II - New Central Subway project, excluding administrative overhead costs.   Action details Not available
051466 1 Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $497,050 of TEA 21 Section 3015 (Research, Development, Demonstration, and Training Projects) capital assistance for an Alternative Fuel Technology Project, excluding administrative overhead costs.   Action details Not available
051467 1 CalHome ApplicationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California 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.   Action details Not available
051474 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. PARKING METERS (TO BE IN EFFECT 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT) - ESTABLISH 2nd Street, between Bryant and Townsend Streets Brannan Street, between 4th and 2nd Street Folsom Street, between 1st and Spear Streets Fremont Street, between Folsom and Harrison Streets Harrison Street, between 2nd and Fremont Streets Main Street, between Harrison and Folsom Streets Spear Street, between Folsom and Harrison Streets Townsend Street, between 2nd and 3rd Streets TOW-AWAY NO PARKING - RESCIND Folsom Street, south side, between Main and Spear Streets   Action details Not available
051475 1 Approval of Amendment to Design Agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute amendment to the Design Agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program modifying the total contract amount from $32,595,782 to $33,706,892.   Action details Not available
051476 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Port CommissionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the San Francisco Bay Cruise Liner Emissions Reductions Incentives Grant (SF Bay CLEARING) Program.   Action details Not available
051477 1 50th Anniversary Celebration of CSIResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the San Francisco Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute and commending that Chapter and its many volunteers on this 17th day of September, 2005, for contributing to the advancement of construction technology and education in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
051478 1 Opposing federal legislation that unduly restricts the local role in telecommunications and video policyResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Congress to reject legislation that would unduly restrict the role of local governments in providing broadband Internet access, managing public rights of way, or awarding franchises to video providers and to approve legislation that would preserve the option for local governments to participate in the provision of communications services.   Action details Not available
051479 1 Continuing the Ongoing work of the Utility Undergrounding Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution continuing the ongoing work of the Utility Undergrounding Task Force to advise the City and County of San Francisco on the future of the utility undergrounding process in San Francisco and to complete its work by June 1, 2006.   Action details Not available
051480 1 Honoring Trevor HaileyResolutionPassedResolution honoring Trevor Hailey upon her retirement, for 16 years leading the "Cruisin' the Castro" walking tour, using her gift for storytelling to inspire and educate both tourists and native San Franciscans on the history of the world-famous Castro District.   Action details Not available
051481 1 Commending the 85th Anniversary of the 19th AmendmentResolutionPassedResolution commending the 85th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, extending the right of suffrage to women.   Action details Not available
051482 1 Homeland Security GrantsResolutionPassedResolution amending Resolution No. 385-04 to authorize designated City and County officials to execute and file on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco applications for federal and state financial assistance under the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program, the renamed State Homeland Security Grant Program, Public Law 107-206 and any other federal funding programs that are passed through the State of California.   Action details Not available
051483 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Office of Emergency ServicesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Office of Emergency Services to retroactively accept and expend a Federal Grant in the amount of $280,000 from the United States Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of providing financial assistance to San Francisco’s Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS).   Action details Not available
051484 1 Supporting the Amendment of the Million Solar Roofs Initiative ProgramResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Assembly Appropriations Committee, the Assembly and the Senate to amend SB1 in order to allow a Community Choice Aggregator the option to administer its own solar roofs program, and to receive solar incentives that will be funded by their ratepayers under SB1; to guarantee the right of Community Choice Aggregators to use existing lawful financing instruments, such as H bonds and government-owned solar as is required for the City and County’s 31 Megawatt Community Choice photovoltaic program pursuant to Ordinance 86-04.   Action details Not available
051488 1 Consolidation of Special Statewide Election and special Community College District election with the Consolidated Municipal Election scheduled for November 8, 2005ResolutionPassedResolution consolidating the Special Statewide Election and special Community College District election, to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on November 8, 2005, with the Consolidated Municipal Election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on the same date, and providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for the Special Statewide Election and special Community College District election shall be the same as for the Consolidated Municipal Election.   Action details Not available
051489 1 Meeting ScheduleResolutionPassedResolution revising the regular meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors by canceling the October 4, 2005 meeting and scheduling a Board Meeting on October 11, 2005.   Action details Not available
051468 1 Home Improvement District on Bayshore Boulevard from Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Industrial RoadHearingFiledHearing to inquire into establishing a Home Improvement District on Bayshore Boulevard from Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Industrial Road.   Action details Not available
051469 1 Mosquito abatement and prevention of the West Nile Virus.HearingFiledHearing regarding departmental jurisdiction for issues relating to vector control, specifically mosquito abatement and prevention of the West Nile Virus.   Action details Not available
051470 1 Local Agency Formation Commission (SF LAFCO)HearingFiledHearing requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission (SF LAFCO) to examine options for San Francisco's pursuit of a municipal cable, television, high speed internet, and broadband infrastructure.   Action details Not available
051471 1 Affordable Housing PolicyHearingFiledHearing on the City's affordable housing goals and what City policy and programs are needed to achieve those goals.   Action details Not available
051450 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
051472 1 Amending the Rules of the BoardMotionFiledMotion amending the Board’s Rules of Order to amend Rules 3.12 and 6.20 to delete requirement for Office of Legislative Analyst to respond to research requests made by the full Board of Supervisors and deleting requirements that the full Board of Supervisors take legislative action to approve or disapprove requests made to the Office of Legislative Analyst on behalf of the full Board.   Action details Not available
051473 1 Rule Amendment – Recessed MeetingsMotionPassedMotion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adding Rule 4.39, which provides that when the Board of Supervisors, or one of its committees, recesses a meeting to a time more than twelve hours after the decision to recess, the members shall identify the items being recessed, and direct the Clerk of the Board to process the remaining, decided items on the agenda as completed business; during the reconvened meeting, the Board or the committee shall not consider those items already processed by the Clerk as completed business; and amending Rule 4.37 to provide that Rule 4.39 may not be suspended.   Action details Not available
051378 1 Sale of City Property located at 425 Mason Street, San FranciscoOrdinanceFiledOrdinance ordering the sale at public auction of City-owned property located at 425 Mason Street; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing other actions in furtherance of this ordinance.   Action details Not available
051406 1 Lease of Real Property at One South Van Ness AvenueResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the exercise of an option to lease 34,683 square feet of space at One South Van Ness Avenue for the Municipal Transportation Agency of the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available