Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/25/2005 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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050883 1 Designating a sole source contractor for the art elements of the 24th and York Mini ParkOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating Precita Eyes Muralists as the sole source contractor for the art elements of the 24th and York Mini Park and waiving the competitive procurement requirements of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 6 for these services.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051596 1 Contract Amendment for Muni Metro East Light Rail FacilityResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute the Tenth Amendment to San Francisco Municipal Railway Contract No. CS-116, Design and Construction Support Services for Muni Metro East Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance and Operations Facility with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,313,629, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,262,990, and for a contract extension of two and one-half years, for a total contract term of ten years.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051635 1 FY 2005-06 California Constitution Appropriations LimitResolutionPassedResolution establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2005-06 pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051642 1 Authorizing the Teeter Tax Losses Reserve Fund to be governed by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4703.2 for fiscal years 2004-2005 and 2005-06ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Teeter Tax Losses Reserve Fund to be governed by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4703.2 for fiscal years ending June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051387 2 Temporary Occupancy of Commercial Vehicle Parking MetersResolutionPassedResolution establishing temporary occupancy of a portion of the commercial vehicle parking meters on the north side of Post Street between Kearny and Montgomery from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on every Thursday beginning July 14, 2005 through November 30, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051497 2 Liquor License, 2339 Third StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 3699 17th Street to 2339 Third Street, Suite 19 to Jason Walthall for Taste Inc. 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
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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050867 1 San Francisco Community Health Joint Powers Authority Conflict of Interest CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 1 of Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding section 3.1-417 to create a conflict of interest code for the San Francisco Community Health Joint Powers Authority.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051250 4 Medical cannabis guidelines and medical cannabis dispensary zoning and permittingOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 890.133, to: define medical cannabis dispensaries; prohibit dispensaries in residential-house, and residential-mixed zoning districts, industrial districts, and certain mixed use districts; prohibit new medical cannabis dispensaries in neighborhood commercial cluster (NC-1) districts; permit dispensaries elsewhere subject to restrictions based on a dispensary's proximity to schools, community centers, and facilities providing substance abuse services that are licensed or certified by the State of California or funded by the Department of Public Health; 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 the Planning Commission to holCONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051747 2 Setting a permit application fee and an annual license fee for medical cannabis dispensariesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code to add Section 3204 setting an application fee for a medical cannabis dispensary permit and amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to add Section 249.17 to provide for an annual license fee for permitted medical cannabis dispensaries.CONTINUEDPass 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.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
050922 3 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.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
051674 2 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 tFINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050253 4 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 NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
050253 5 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.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
051297 1 Accept-Expend Corporate Grant - Department of the EnvironmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $61,223.20 from Air Products and Chemicals, Incorporated (Inc.) for completion of site work for a hydrogen fueling station.ADOPTEDPass 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.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051534 1 Public Hearing - Sidewalk Assessment Costs 534 Octavia StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
051532 1 Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs - 534 Octavia StreetResolutionPassedResolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.ADOPTEDPass 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
051445 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report for 491 Bayshore Boulevard (HOME DEPOT)HearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission’s July 28, 2005, certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report identified as Case No. 2001.0062E, through its Motion 17071, the proposed project involving the demolition of the existing vacant buildings approximately 107,372 square feet and the construction of approximately 140,000 square foot home improvement center (HOME DEPOT) with a separate, attached 235,597 square foot parking garage accommodating 585 parking spaces with an M-1 (Light Industrial) District, a 65-J Height and Bulk District, and the Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District, located at 491 Bayshore Boulevard, Assessor’s Block 5598, Lots 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21 and 28. (Appellant: Sue C. Hestor, Attorney, on behalf of Cole Hardware).FILED  Action details Not available
051446 1 Affirm certification of 491 Bayshore Boulevard (Home Depot) FEIRMotionPassedMotion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 491 Bayshore Boulevard (Home Depot) Project.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051447 1 Disapprove certification of 491 Bayshore Boulevard (Home Depot) FEIRMotionKilledMotion disapproving the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 491 Bayshore Boulevard (Home Depot) Project.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051448 1 Preparation of findings to disapprove certification of 491 Bayshore Boulevard (Home Depot) FEIRMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings disapproving the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 491 Bayshore Boulevard (Home Depot) Project.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051748 1 Medical cannabis dispensary application fee increase and adjustment of application and annual license fees based on changes in CPIOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code to amend Section 3204 to increase the medical cannabis dispensary fee and to provide for adjustments to the application fee for medical cannabis dispensary permits based on changes to the consumer price index and amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to amend Section 249.17 to provide for adjustments in the medical cannabis dispensaries annual license fees based on changes to the consumer price index.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
051727 1 Urging Commemoration of Harvey Milk StampResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Post Master General to issue a commemorative stamp of Harvey Milk.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051728 1 Commending Lights On AfterschoolResolutionPassedResolution commending Lights On Afterschool!ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051729 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Department of the EnvironmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency Aging Initiative to reduce seniors' exposure to environmental hazards, increase senior participation in free and low cost toxic reduction programs currently being offered by the City and to work with seniors and senior networks to conduct outreach and education efforts to seniors by seniors.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051730 1 Commending the San Francisco Health PlanResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco Health Plan for their commitment and dedication to the residents of the City.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051731 1 Proclaiming November 2005 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming November 2005 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051733 1 Acceptance of a monetary gift - Recreation and Park DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution approving the acceptance of a monetary gift of $53,075 from Michael Lanza to the Recreation and Park Department to fund improvements for the Arkansas Friendship Community Garden and a pathway at Potrero Hill Playground, and to support recreational programs at Potrero Hill Recreation Center.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051734 1 Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $23,600 of Section 115 funds from the Federal Transit Administration for the Municipal Railway’s Radio System Replacement and Third Street Phase 1 projects, excluding administrative overhead costs.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051735 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Department of the EnvironmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $15,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the ongoing development of a database to track municipal green building projects and their environmental benefits to the City and County of San Francisco and disseminate information about the database to stakeholders.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051736 1 Home Care and Hospice DayResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Council of Home Care Providers, and declaring November 9, 2005, Home Care and Hospice Day in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051738 1 Commending Plant*SF, Sidewalk Pocket Park GardensResolutionPassedResolution commending the work of Plant*SF, Sidewalk Pocket Park Gardens and other projects that promote community-based permeable landscaping and public open-space gardens located on public rights-of-way.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051712 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
051732 1 Committee of the Whole - November 1, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.MotionPassedMotion scheduling a Committee of the Whole on November 1, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. to hold a hearing to discuss the City’s plan to end gun and gang violence in San Francisco.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
051719 1 Judicial Review of the Ogoni NineResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Government to urge 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 Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
051719 2 Judicial Review of the Ogoni NineResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Government to urge 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 Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
051723 1 Designating the Committee on ParadesMotionPassedMotion designating the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee of the Board of Supervisors as the Committee on Parades.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
051770 1 Commending the Jerry Garcia EstateResolutionPassedResolution commending the Jerry Garcia Estate for its tremendous assistance, support, and generosity in promoting and improving McLaren Park and the Excelsior and congratulating the neighbors, community members, and activists who successfully lobbied to have the McLaren Amphitheater renamed the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051771 1 Congratulating Julio and Keiko RamosResolutionPassedResolution congratulating Julio and Keiko Ramos on the birth of their first child, Mia Ramos.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
051769 1 Zoning - 16 Month and 15 Day Extension of Interim Moratorium on Medical Cannabis DispensariesOrdinancePassedUrgency ordinance approving a 16 month and 15 day extension of the interim zoning moratorium throughout the City on clubs or dispensaries where marijuana is grown, purchased or distributed with a medical recommendation and making required findings, including findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings.   Action details Not available
051772 1 Designating 2151 Van Ness Avenue, St. Brigid Church, as a Landmark, Under Planning Code Article 10OrdinancePassedOrdinance Designating 2151 Van Ness Avenue, St. Brigid Church, As Landmark No. 252 Pursuant To Article 10, Sections 1004 And 1004.4 Of The Planning Code.   Action details Not available
051773 1 Public Financing for Mayoral CandidatesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 1.104, 1.108, 1.130, 1.134, 1.136, 1.138, 1.140, 1.142, 1.144, 1.148, 1.150, 1.152, 1.154, 1.156 and 1.170 and adding sections 1.134.5, 1.138.5, 1.140.5, 1.144.5 and 1.146 to create a public financing program for mayoral candidates, appropriate funding for the program and make other changes to the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.   Action details Not available
051766 1 Confirming the reappointment of Ramon Romero to the San Francisco Redevelopment AgencyResolutionPassedResolution confirming the reappointment of Ramon Romero, term ending September 3, 2009, to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.   Action details Not available
051767 1 Red Light Photo Enforcement ContractResolutionPassedResolution approving the contract between the Department of Parking and Traffic and ACS State and Local Solutions for administrative support services for the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program for a term not to exceed five years and an amount not to exceed $9,424,195.00.   Action details Not available
051774 1 Gift to the Recreation and Park DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending a gift valued at up to $16,000,000 from the Maybeck Foundation to the Recreation and Park Department for capital improvements to the Palace of Fine Arts.   Action details Not available
051775 1 "Dr. Cynthia Maung Day" on November 6, 2005ResolutionPassedResolution declaring “Dr. Cynthia Maung Day” on her visit to the City and County of San Francisco on November 6, 2005.   Action details Not available
051776 1 Declaring October 25, 2005 as "Alan Heineman Day" in the City and County of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution honoring Alan Heineman and declaring October 25, 2005 as “Alan Heineman Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
051777 1 Delay local implementation of the State's cannabis identification card systemResolutionPassedResolution urging the Director of Health to delay local implementation of the State's cannabis identification card program until patients, advocates and City and State Legislators have sufficient time to petition the State Health Department to modify its card program protocols to better protect the anonymity of patients and caregivers, and physicians can be informed of their new obligations under the State card program.   Action details Not available
051768 1 Structural Integrity of the Hall of Justice BuildingHearingFiledHearing to investigate the structural integrity of the Hall of Justice in the event of an emergency and/or natural disaster and to discuss any plans for evacuation and temporary relocation of the offices.   Action details Not available
051778 1 Off-Site Board of Supervisors Meeting on November 22, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at the Potrero Hill Resource CenterMotionFiledMotion scheduling a special off-site meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, 2:00 pm at the Potrero Hill Resource Center at 85 Turner Terrace.   Action details Not available
051654 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency, et al., against the City and County of San Francisco, et al. for an agreement to make certain disability access improvements at the San Francisco International Airport, and by the payment of $40,000 in damages, $235,000 in attorney's fees, and $14,500 in costs; the lawsuit was filed on April 17, 2002, in US District Court (Case No C02-1844 MEJ).   Action details Not available
051759 1 Rewards to Informants (Real Estate Watchdogs) for Information Related to the Detection of Underpayment of Property TaxOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 10 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Sections 10.177-2 and 10.177-3, authorizing the Assessor to recommend rewards for information related to the detection of underpayment of tax owed to the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available