Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/11/2005 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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051440 1 Airport Equipment Maintenance and Operating AgreementResolutionPassedResolution approving Equipment Maintenance and Operating Agreement between San Francisco Terminal Equipment Company, LLC and the City and County of San Francisco, acting through its Airport Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051530 1 Airport Public Parking Services PropositionResolutionPassedResolution approving the Controller's certification that Airport Public Automobile Parking Facilities for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by city employees at budgeted levels.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051531 1 Airport Employee Parking Services Proposition JResolutionPassedResolution approving the Controller's certification that Airport Employee Parking Facilities for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by city employees at budgeted levels.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051533 1 Contract between the Department of Public Health and Accordis, Inc. to provide retroactive claiming of aged accounts servicesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to continue a contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Accordis, Inc. to provide retroactive claiming of aged accounts services for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051546 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH Beacon Street, both sides, from the south end of the driveway of 383 Beacon Street to 120 feet southerly.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051547 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Clement Street and 15th Avenue, stopping Clement Street at 15th Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP. Flood Avenue at Congo Street, installing STOP signs on Flood Avenue at Congo Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP. Fairfield Way at Kenwood Way, installing a STOP sign on Fairfield Way at Kenwood Way.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051553 1 Supporting the City's application for Prop 63 Mental Health FundingResolutionPassedResolution supporting the City’s application to the State of California for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051587 1 Approval of the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 - Implementation PlanResolutionPassedResolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco County Plan for the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051540 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Torfirio CarpenterOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Torfirio Carpenter against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 21, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 430-718; entitled Torfirio Carpenter, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051541 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Raymond NarioOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Raymond Nario against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on October 20, 2003 in United States District Court, Case No. C05-1394 JSW; entitled Raymond Nario, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051442 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Anna Maria OlmedoOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Anna Maria Olmedo against the City and County of San Francisco for $62,500; the lawsuit was filed on August 15, 1999 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 314-031.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051378 2 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.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
051458 2 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 811AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
051458 3 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 811CONTINUEDPass 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.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
050922 2 Payroll Expense Tax Exclusion for qualified clean energy technology businessesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance to establish a tax exclusion for qualified clean energy technology businesses, as specified.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051512 1 Amendment to Budget Analyst contract to exercise two year optionMotionPassedMotion approving exercising the first option set forth in the agreement for Professional Budget Analyst Services between the City and County of San Francisco and Stanton W. Jones and Associates; Debra A. Newman; Rodriguez, Perez, Delgado & Company Certified Public Accountants; Harvey M. Rose Accountancy Corporation Certified Public Accountants; and Louie & Wong LLP Certified Public Accountants (“A Joint Venture”) to extend the term of the Agreement from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050253 2 Proposition 65 Ordinance - Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Section 456.6, to require the Department of Public Health to Enforce the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) and its implementing regulations and to require certain food establishments to provide Proposition 65 warnings in English, Spanish, and Chinese.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
050253 2 Proposition 65 Ordinance - Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Section 456.6, to require the Department of Public Health to Enforce the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) and its implementing regulations and to require certain food establishments to provide Proposition 65 warnings in English, Spanish, and Chinese.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051382 1 Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation (ISCOTT) - include Entertainment Commission and Emergency Medical Services in review processOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Section 800 to include the Entertainment Commission as part of the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation (ISCOTT); amending Section 801 to require emergency medical services plans for "major events" and the inclusion of the Director of Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Operations Section (EMSEO) in approval process for major event applications; amending Section 802 to expand definition of "major events" to include street fairs; amending Section 804 to require Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit copies of any legislation approving a temporary street closing for major events to the Director of EMSEO; amending Section 806 to include the Executive Director of the Entertainment Commission in the review process of applications for temporary use of streets for street fairs; amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 90.4 to require permit applicants for major events to submit an emergency medical services plan to the Entertainment Commission for consideration in the approval of permit applicatioPASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051505 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH (6-month trial) Fourteenth Street, eastbound, from Market Street to Dolores Street. ONE WAY STREET – ESTABLISH (6-month trial) Fourteenth Street, from Market Street to Dolores Street (two-way to eastbound only).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051522 1 To de-appropriate current capital project appropriations to reflect updated sources and uses of capital project fundingOrdinancePassedOrdinance de-appropriating $287,977,266 of existing sources and uses authority for various San Francisco International Airport (SFIA) capital project funding to reflect actual sources of funding available to support the Five-Year Capital Plan, Fiscal Year 2004-05 through Fiscal Year 2008-09.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051529 2 To appropriate capital project funding to reflect updated sources and uses appropriation consistent with the priorities outlined in the San Francisco International Airport's Five-Year Capital PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $243,723,524 in total sources and uses, including the de-appropriation of $125,321,506 in current project funding to use this source for appropriation, as well as appropriating an additional $26,055,079 of available Airport fund balance, $59,588,300 of grant authorization to accept and expend funds from the Federal Aviation Administration for projects related to security, runway and taxiway construction and improvements, $23,182,388 of grant authorization to accept and expend funds from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for viaduct construction, and $9,576,251 in interest income. These various sources and uses are herein appropriated for various San Francisco International Airport (SFIA) capital projects as detailed below to reflect the updated San Francisco International Airport Five-Year Capital Plan, Fiscal Year 2004-05 through Fiscal Year 2008-09. Of the $243,723,524 appropriated, $24,970,000 for the Westfield Cargo Redevelopment project is herein placed on reserve.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051248 1 Sacramento Street Neighborhood Commercial District – Allowing residential conversion on second and third stories with a conditional use permitOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 724.1 of the Planning Code to allow, as a conditional use, for conversion of upper floor residential units in the Sacramento Street Neighborhood Commercial District as a conditional use, where: the new use will be an Other Institution, Large, Educational Services use, only one dwelling unit in building will be converted and that unit is the only non-residential use in the building, and no legally residing tenant will be displaced; and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
051554 2 Abolition of legislated setback for 301–323 14th AvenueOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by abolishing the legislated front setback of the southeastern portion of the property located at 301-323 14th Avenue, identified as Assessor’s Block No. 1446, Lot No. 054 (formerly Lots 001, 004, 006, 053), as shown on Block Book Map No. 1446 of the City and County of San Francisco, Volume 12; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b), and environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass 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
051542 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review (Variance Decision) for 2642 and 2644 Hyde StreetHearingKilledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the variance decision of the Planning Department dated July 13, 2005 (Case No. 2004.1312V), exempting from environmental review the proposal to rebuild an existing second-floor balcony within the required rear yard of the existing two-family structure that was originally constructed without a permit. The balcony would be approximately 12 feet wide, 3 feet deep, and set back from each side property line by approximately 5 feet. The balcony would be cantilevered over the rear yard. The project is located at 2642 and 2644 Hyde Street, east side between Bay and North Point Streets; Lot 017 in Assessor’s Block 0027 in an RH-3 (House, Three-Family) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. (Appellant: Stephen M. Williams.)TABLEDPass Action details Not available
051543 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 2642-2644 Hyde StreetMotionKilledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 2642-2644 Hyde Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
051544 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 2642-2644 Hyde StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 2642-2644 Hyde Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
051545 1 Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 2642-2644 Hyde StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 2642-2644 Hyde Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
051632 1 Walk to School DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring October 5, 2005 as “Walk Our Children to School Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051634 1 Microenterprise Development MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring October 2005 as “Microenterprise Development Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051638 1 Employment Policies and Procedures Regarding Criminal HistoryResolutionPassedResolution urging the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Human Resources to review and revise current policies and procedures where appropriate so that people who have been in prison or convicted of criminal activity are not unreasonably denied City employment.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051655 1 Declaring October 1, 2005, to be Renewable Energy Day in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution declaring October 1, 2005, to be Renewable Energy Day in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051656 1 Proclaiming October 2005 as "San Francisco Disaster Preparedness Month"ResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming October 2005 as “San Francisco Disaster Preparedness Month”.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051657 1 Commending the Second Annual Loveparade San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution commending the success of the 2005 Loveparade San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051658 1 Shared Lane Markings on Seventh AvenueResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to complete stenciling Shared Lane Markings on Seventh Avenue between Kirkham Street and Lincoln Way.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051659 1 Supporting Federal Legislation H.R. 1492 - Preservation of Historic Confinement SitesResolutionPassedResolution expressing support for House Resolution 1492, federal legislation to provide for the preservation of the historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051631 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
051668 1 Expand the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program to include Buildings of 5 units or moreOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code by amending Sections 315.2, 315.3 and 315.6 to expand the application of the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program to buildings of five units and more.   Action details Not available
051669 1 Prohibition on Smoking in Public Transit Stops and SheltersOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 1009.22 of the San Francisco Health Code, to prohibit smoking in public transit stops and shelters.   Action details Not available
051674 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - CCSF et al., v. Myers Natoma Venture, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the eminent domain action filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Myers Natoma Venture, LLC, filed on October 8, 2004 and amended on November 5, 2004, in San Francisco Superior Court, No. 04-435-334; entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Myers Natoma Venture, LLC, et al.; and authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Myers Natoma Venture and Myers Development Company against the City and County of San Francisco, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, filed on July 16, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court, No. 04-504-363, entitled Myers Natoma Development, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al., for fifty-eight million dollars ($58,000,000) payable by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority with funding from the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission; other material terms of said settlement are that the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission are to t   Action details Not available
051675 1 Appropriate $800,000 of funding from the General Fund Reserve to the Fire Department for the purchase of fire hydrant caps that will serve as an adapter as part of the city-wide standardization of fire hydrantsOrdinanceFiledTo appropriate $800,000 of funding from the General Fund Reserve to the Fire Department for the purchase of fire hydrant caps that will serve as an adapter as part of the city-wide standardization of its fire hydrants to meet compatibility standards as set forth by the State of California for hydrants and hoses for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.   Action details Not available
051676 1 24th Street – Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial District – full-service restaurants and barsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Sections 728.41 and 728.42 of the 24th Street – Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial District to provide for a limited number of new full-service restaurants and new bar uses that satisfy specific requirements and obtain conditional use authorization; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.   Action details Not available
051684 1 To re-appropriate funds from the Mayor's Office to the Treasure Island Development Authority salaries account to fund severance pay and benefits to the Director of Treasure IslandOrdinanceFiledOrdinance re-appropriating $254,500 of salary funds from the Mayor's Office to the Treasure Island Development Authority salaries account to fund severance pay and benefits to the Director of Treasure Island for Fiscal Year 2005 - 2006.   Action details Not available
051685 1 Increasing the requirements of the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program.OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Sections 315.1, 315.2, 315.3, 315.4, and 315.5, 315.6, and 315.8 related to the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program to increase the percentage of affordable housing required for all residential developments of 10 units or more; to adjust the way low and median income is calculated from a method using Metropolitan Statistical Area calculations to City and County of San Francisco calculations; to provide, with certain exceptions, that the amendments apply to any housing project that has not received a first site or building permit by the effective date of this legislation and applies to phased projects on separate but adjacent lots; to provide for mandatory lotteries to market new inclusionary units and the maintenance of a list generated from a lottery for units that become available; to require a project sponsor that elects an alternative to providing on-site inclusionary housing to make its election at the time of project approval; to allow project sponsors to use California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) tax-exempt bonds to finance incl   Action details Not available
051686 1 Granting public safety service retirement benefits to district attorneys, public defenders and public defender investigatorsOrdinanceFiledDraft Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Article III, Section ____ through ___, to Chapter 16 to require that the City contract with the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System of the State of California to provide that local prosecutors, public defenders and public defender investigators, on or after January 1, 2002, shall be members of the Public Employees' Retirement System pursuant to Code Section 20423.6, and find that such a contract will be cost-neutral to the City.   Action details Not available
051670 1 State funding for California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) allocation for medical services to indigent personsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant allocation in the amount of $2,622,282 for Fiscal Year 2005-06 funding from the State Department of Health Services for California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for medical services to indigent persons, professional services, medical services contracts, materials and supplies, and personal services; for the period of July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006.   Action details Not available
051677 1 Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation Agency - $65,840,680ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to Accept and Expend $65,840,680 of Federal Formula Section 5307 Surface Transportation Program and Congestion Mitigation for Air Quality Capital Assistance for various San Francisco capital projects and activities, excluding Administrative Overhead Costs.   Action details Not available
051678 1 Grant of Regional Funds - Municipal Transportation Agency - $2,945,658ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $2,945,658 of Assembly Bill 664 Funds for San Francisco Municipal Railway Capital Projects, excluding administrative overhead costs.   Action details Not available
051679 1 Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation Agency - $23,305,667ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $23,305,667 Federal Formula Section 5309 Fixed Guideway capital projects and activities, excluding administrative overhead costs.   Action details Not available
051680 1 STOP Intersections - Cabrillo Street and 4th AvenueResolutionPassedResolution establishing a STOP sign on Cabrillo Street and 4th Avenue, stopping on Cabrillo Street, making this intersection a 4 way STOP.   Action details Not available
051683 1 Judicial Review of the Ogoni NineResolutionFiledResolution urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct a full judicial review of the trial of the Ogoni Nine, make reparations to the survivors of the Ogoni Nine, increase social spending for the Ogoni and the Niger Delta as a whole, ensure that all members of the security forces receive training in international standards on the use of force and firearms, in particular the 1979 UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials and the 1990 UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Fire Arms by Law Enforcement Officials.   Action details Not available
051687 1 Contracting Out City Services - D.A. Victim Witness ProgramResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that assistance to certain victims of crime and education in community anti-street violence can be practically performed for the District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Program by a private contract at a cost of $145,751, a lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees.   Action details Not available
051688 1 Treasure Island Development AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution urging the Treasure Island Community Developers (TICD) to pay $1.8 million to the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) pursuant to the original Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA), and for TIDA to immediately address the quality of life concerns of residents at Treasure Island.   Action details Not available
051689 1 Commending Lawrence D. LaterzaResolutionPassedResolution commending Lawrence D. Laterza for his career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
051690 1 Opposition to Proposition 74, "Put The Kids First Act"ResolutionPassedResolution opposing Proposition 74, "Put The Kids First Act," on the November 8, 2005 special ballot election.   Action details Not available
051691 1 Opposition to Proposition 75, the "Paycheck Deception Act"ResolutionPassedResolution strongly opposing Proposition 75, the “Paycheck Deception Act” on the November 8, 2005 special ballot election.   Action details Not available
051692 1 Duplication of Health Benefits to City-Employed Spouses and PartnersResolutionFiledResolution urging the Health Service Board to adopt a rule change that will eliminate the duplication of health benefits to City-employed spouses and partners.   Action details Not available
051693 1 Oil Drilling ActivitiesResolutionPassedResolution urging Venoco Inc. and other petroleum and energy interests to not increase their oil drilling activities off the California coast by resuming drilling from Platform Grace, or other expansions, and to issue a public statement confirming this action.   Action details Not available
051694 1 Opposing Proposition 73, the "Parental Notification and Child Protection Act"ResolutionPassedResolution opposing Proposition 73, otherwise known as the “Parental Notification and Child Protection Act.”   Action details Not available
051695 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) - $100,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Department of Justice for the purpose of supporting activities to reduce the number of violent and drug-related crimes in the designated Weed and Seed area within the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood.   Action details Not available
051696 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) - $653,368ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $653,368 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Department of Justice for the purpose of supporting activities to reduce the drug problem and violent activity associated with drug activity in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
051697 1 Zoning - Extension of Planning Commission Review Period - Better Neighborhood PlanningResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
051698 1 Commending Webzine 2005ResolutionPassedResolution commending Webzine 2005, for promoting independent online publishing.   Action details Not available
051699 1 Authorizing the Sheriff Department to execute contracts with the StateResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Sheriff Department to execute contracts with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for the care and confinement of inmates/parolees while pending probable cause determination, revocation of parole or being returned to custody.   Action details Not available
051700 1 Accept and Expend Grant Lead Safe for Kid's Sake Award of Excellence - Fiscal Year 2005-2006; Lead Program at the Mayor's Office of HousingResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor through the Mayor’s Office of Housing to accept and expend a grant of $175,000.00 from the United States Conference of Mayors for outreach, education and testing related to lead hazards in housing in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
051701 1 Condemning William Bennett for his racist commentsResolutionPassedResolution condemning former Education Secretary William Bennett ‘s racist and inflammatory comments on his syndicated radio talk show suggesting that the abortion of African American babies would reduce the country’s crime rate.   Action details Not available
051671 1 DPT's protest process for parking ticket citationsHearingFiledHearing to review and discuss the Department of Parking and Traffic's protest process for parking ticket citations, including, but not limited to, the current amount of time it takes to evaluate a protested citation.   Action details Not available
051672 1 Office of Emergency ServicesHearingFiledHearing to review the progress made at the Office of Emergency Services over the past year, included but not limited, to the expansion of disaster preparedness plans and the increase in coordination with state and federal agencies responsible for disaster management.   Action details Not available
051673 1 Strike at California Pacific Medical CenterHearingFiledHearing to be updated on the strike at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC).   Action details Not available
051681 1 SFPUC's Water System Improvement ProgramHearingFiledHearing to review the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) conducted by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).   Action details Not available
051682 1 Amending Rules 3.7 and 3.8 of the Rules of Order of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors governing the reporting of legislation from Board Committees to the BoardMotionPassedMotion amending Rules 3.7 and 3.8 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to provide that Board Committees have until 9:00 a.m. on Thursdays to report legislation to the Board for the following Tuesday’s Board meeting.   Action details Not available
051586 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Microsoft Corporation, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the class-action lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Microsoft Corporation for $1,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 27, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court; entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Microsoft Corporation, et al.; Microsoft removed the action to federal court and then transferred the action to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.   Action details Not available
051598 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - King C. Electric, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by King C. Electric, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco according to the following terms: a) King C. Electric, Inc. ("KCE") pays one hundred nine thousand one hundred eighty-five dollars and ninety-three cents ($109,185.93) to the City; b) the City pays seventy-eight thousand nine hundred eighty-three dollars and twenty-one cents ($78,983.21) to KCE; and c) KCE is debarred from performing construction contracts on City-owned projects for two and a half years. The lawsuit was filed on April 14, 2004 in the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco, Case No. CGC-o4-430671; entitled King C. Electric, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco et al. and related cross-action.   Action details Not available
051585 1 Acceptance of Subsurface Easement at 2-4 Winfield StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the acceptance of a permanent subsurface easement at 2-4 Winfield Street, Assessor’s Block 5611, Lot 001 for tie-back rods connected to a City-constructed retaining wall.   Action details Not available
051587 1 Approval of the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 - Implementation PlanResolutionPassedResolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco County Plan for the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.   Action details Not available
051589 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. RIGHT TURN ONLY - RESCIND RIGHT TURN ONLY ONTO SAN JOSE AVENUE - ESTABLISH Brook Street, westbound, at San Jose Avenue NO TURN ON RED - ESTABLISH Sacramento Street, westbound at Stockton Street; and, Stockton Street, southbound, at Sacramento Street (to facilitate the installation of pedestrian scramble). ONE-WAY STREET (NORTHBOUND) - RESCIND ONE-WAY STREET (SOUTHBOUND) - ESTABLISH Ritch Street, between Brannan and Bryant Streets (200 block).   Action details Not available
051597 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Alameda Street, both sides, between Potrero Avenue and Utah Street; and, Utah Street, west side, between Alameda and 15th Streets. 2-HOUR PARKING, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Marin Street, both sides, from Evans Avenue easterly to the terminus. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "U" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM – 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Langton Street, both sides, from Bryant Street to 272 feet southerly (the end of the public right-of-way (300 block)). SIDEWALK WIDTH - REDUCE PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Ingerson Avenue, south side, from 40 feet to 100 feet east of 3rd Street (sidewalk would be reduced from being 25 feet to 15 feet wide). DIAGONAL (45-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Brannan Street, northeast side, from approximately 103 feet east of Colin P. Kelly, Jr. Street to approximately 36 feet west of Delancey Street.   Action details Not available
051599 1 Official Advertising - Type 1 for Consecutive Day Publication and Type 2 for Non-Consecutive Day PublicationResolutionPassedResolution designating the San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner to be the official newspapers of the City and County of San Francisco for the category of Type 1 consecutive day, and Type 2 non consecutive day official advertising services for the fiscal year commencing upon Board of Supervisors and Mayoral approval and ending June 30, 2006.   Action details Not available
051603 1 Port of San Francisco Proposed Piers 27-31 Mixed Use Recreation Project Fiscal FeasibilityResolutionPassedResolution adopting findings that the proposed Piers 27-31 Mixed Use Recreation Project is fiscally feasible and responsible under Administrative Code Chapter 29.   Action details Not available
051660 1 Settlement of Claim - Louis Vuitton, Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Louis Vuitton, Inc., against City and County of San Francisco for $93,000.00.   Action details Not available
051661 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Walter ReedOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Walter Reed against the City and County of San Francisco for $36,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on December 15, 2003, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 414322, entitled Walter Reed v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available