Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/9/2006 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
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060256 2 Sale of real property located at Broadway and Sansome Streets (235-295 Broadway) (Assessor's Block 165 Lot 21) to Redevelopment Agency for $1,500,000.00 and appropriating the sales proceeds for roadway maintenance of the Embarcadero.OrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the sale of real property located at Broadway and Sansome Streets (235-295 Broadway)(Assessor's Block 165 Lot 21) to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco (the "Agency") for $1,500,000.00; authorizing the Director of Property to enter into an Agreement for the Sale of Real Property with the Agency for the sale of such real property for the development of affordable housing and appropriating $1,500,000.00 of the sales proceeds to the Department of Public Works for roadway maintenance of the Embarcadero.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
060473 1 Appropriating $148,713,421 of bond proceeds to fund the Water System Improvement Program at San Francisco Public Utilities CommissionOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $148,713,421 of bond proceeds to support the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) for Fiscal Year 2005-06.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
060291 2 Liquor License Transfer, 86 Second StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 47 on-sale general for bona fide public eating place license from 1695 Market Street to 86 Second Street, and the exchange of said license for a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license for M & M Group Assets, Inc. dba DaDa SF Studio, 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
060496 1 Accept-Expend a grant from the Friends of the San Francisco Public LibraryResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $23,400 from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for a part-time, as-needed, editor for the publication, At the San Francisco Public Library.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060498 1 Grant to provide direct access to housing for chronic alcoholicsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $982,033 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for direct access to housing for chronic alcoholics, to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds, and to add one (1.0) new position funded through this agreement; for the period of April 1, 2006, to March 31, 2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060368 2 Fixing Compensation - Unrepresented EmployeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance Fixing Compensation for persons employed by the City and County of San Francisco whose compensations are subject to the provisions of Section A8.409 of the Charter, in jobcodes not represented by an employee organization, and establishing working schedules and conditions of employment and, methods of payment, effective July 1, 2006.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051065 1 Zoning Map Amendment for 425 Mason StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Map 1 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the use classification of the property located at 425 Mason Street, and identified as Assessor’s Block No. 0306, Lot No. 002, from a zoning designation of P (Public) to C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial); and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051837 1 Exceptions to the Ban on Compensated AdvocacyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 3.224 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to clarify that the exception to the ban on compensated advocacy for City officers who are licensed attorneys applies to City officers who are licensed attorneys engaged in the practice of law, which includes representing clients in communications with the City Attorney's Office, District Attorney's Office, the Public Defender's Office, attorneys in the Tax Collector's Office or Sheriff's Department, outside legal counsel hired by the City, and City officers and employees who are named in a pending litigation matter or are witnesses or potential witnesses in a pending litigation matter.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
051876 1 Statements of Economic Interests for Candidates for City Elective OfficeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending section 3.1-102 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to require all candidates for City elective office to file statements of economic interests with the Department of Elections no later than the final filing date for a declaration of candidacy.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
060463 1 Settlement of Lawsuits - Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Television Signal Corp.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of three lawsuits filed by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Television Signal Corp. against the City and County of San Francisco for a total of $1,156,164.00. Pacific Gas and Electric Co v. City and County of San Francisco was filed April 30, 1999, in the United States District Court, Case No. C99-2071 VRW. Television Signal Corp. v. City and County of San Francisco was filed June 29, 2000, in United States District Court, Case No. C00-2311 VRW. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. City and County of San Francisco was filed July 21, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 443-277. The lawsuit entitled Television Signal Corp v. City and County, Case No. C00-2311 VRW, is settled without any payment.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
060529 2 Appointment - Sunshine Ordinance Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution appointing Nicholas Mueller, term ending April 27, 2008, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060610 1 Adopting findings related to disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 869 North Point Street ProjectMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 869 North Point Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
060393 1 Prohibiting Smoking on Golf CoursesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 1009.81 of the Health Code to prohibit smoking on golf courses.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
060013 1 Amending the Police Code to allow pawnbrokers to operate on Mondays following a holidayOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 2809 of the San Francisco Police Code to allow pawnbrokers to operate on Mondays following a holiday, and to make clerical corrections.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
060672 1 Amending the Police Code to allow pawnbrokers to operate on SundaysOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 2809 of the San Francisco Police Code to allow pawnbrokers to operate on Sundays and make to clerlical corrections.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
060347 1 Transbay Redevelopment Project -Tax Increment Allocation and Sales Proceeds Pledge Agreement and an Option AgreementOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving a Tax Increment Allocation and Sales Proceeds Pledge Agreement and an Option Agreement for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area between the City and County of San Francisco, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; authorizing other steps to implement the Transbay Redevelopment Plan; and adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law, including findings pursuant to Sections 33445 and 33679.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050182 3 Zoning – Planning Code amendments in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code to add Sections 249.27, 263.18, 825, and 825.1 to establish special zoning controls in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment Plan; amending Planning Code Section 270 to reflect the new zoning changes to bulk controls set forth in Section 263.18; adopting environmental findings and findings that the amendments are consistent with the General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
050183 4 Zoning Map amendments in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Maps 1, 1H, and 1SU of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment Plan and an associated special use district with the Redevelopment Plan area and adopting environmental findings and findings that the amendments are consistent with the General Plan and eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
060250 4 Closing specified streets in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays on a trial basis for six months beginning approximately on Memorial Day Weekend 2006OrdinanceKilledOrdinance adding Section 6.12 to the San Francisco Park Code to prohibit, on a trial basis for six months, motor vehicle traffic on Saturdays in Golden Gate Park on John F. Kennedy Drive between Kezar Drive and Transverse Drive; Arguello Boulevard; Conservatory Drive East and Conservatory Drive West; 8th Avenue; Bowling Green Drive between John F. Kennedy Drive and Middle Drive East; and Stow Lake Drive between Stow Lake Drive East and John F. Kennedy Drive; to require reports from the Recreation and Park Department and Department of Parking and Traffic pertaining to the Saturday road closures; to require the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority to share its own data and reports that are relevant to the Saturday road closures with the aforementioned departments; to require a hearing on the Saturday road closures before the Board of Supervisors or a Board committee; and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
060443 2 Prohibition on condominium conversion for buildings where specified evictions occurredOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Subdivision Code to add Section 1396.2 to prohibit condominium conversion for a building where specified evictions occurred and making findings, including environmental findings.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
060443 3 Prohibition on condominium conversion for buildings where specified evictions occurredOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Subdivision Code to add Section 1396.2 to prohibit condominium conversion for a building where specified evictions occurred and making findings, including environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
060476 1 Cash Revolving Funds - Commission on the EnvironmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code by deleting Section 10.169-12.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
060333 1 IHSS Provider Benefits and Administration Contract Approval – San Francisco IHSS Public AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority for the provision of Administration, health and dental benefits to IHSS Independent Providers for the period of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2012, in the amount of $201,786,117.00ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060336 2 Contract between the Department of Public Health and Toyon Associates, Inc. to provide regulatory reporting and reimbursement and revenue optimization servicesResolutionPassedResolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Toyon Associates, Inc. to provide regulatory reporting and reimbursement and revenue optimization services for the period of April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2010.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060337 2 Contract between the Department of Public Health and Health Advocates, LLC to provide uncompensated care recovery servicesResolutionPassedResolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Purchaser to execute a contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Health Advocates, LLC to provide uncompensated care reimbursement recovery services.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060203 1 Tunnel Avenue Weight RestrictionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 28.2 of the San Francisco Traffic Code to extend restrictions on certain vehicles over 18,000 pounds for two blocks of Tunnel Avenue south of Blanken Avenue.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
060162 1 Amending the Traffic Code to establish a single consolidated list of weight-restricted streetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Traffic Code by repealing Sections 28.4 and 28.5, amending Sections 28.1 and 28.1.19, renumbering Sections 28.5.1 through 28.5.59 as 28.1.110 through 28.1.165, and adding new Sections 28.1.166 through 28.1.170 to: correct obsolete references to Army Street; establish a consolidated list of weight-restricted streets on which vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 6000 pounds or more are, with specified exceptions, prohibited; add Ledyard Street between Silver Avenue and Thornton Avenue, Vesta Street between Thornton Avenue and Williams Avenue, Scotia Avenue between Silver Avenue and Thornton Avenue and Thornton Avenue between Bayshore Boulevard and 3rd Street the list of restricted streets; and clarify the exceptions applicable to weight restricted-street requirements.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
060441 2 Parking Regulations - Glen ParkResolutionPassedResolution enacting parking regulations at various locations. PARKING METER AREA 3, 2-HOUR, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Bosworth Street, north side, from Diamond Street to Lippard Street. 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Bosworth Street, north side, from Lippard Street to Elk Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060354 1 Approving General Plan amendments to South Bayshore Area PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving General Plan amendments to the South Bayshore Area Plan; making environmental findings and findings that the proposed amendments are consistent with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
060559 1 Public Hearing - May 9, 2006 Amendments Redevelopment Plan - Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment ProjectHearingFiledHearing to consider amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project area presented by the Redevelopment Agency at the May 9, 2006 Board of Supervisors meeting.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
060343 1 Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment ProjectOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project area; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
060343 1 Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment ProjectOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project area; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law.CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
060240 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review for 229 32nd Avenue (aka 7070 California), Katherine Delmar Burke School ProjectHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated October 31, 2005 (Case No. 2005.0275E), exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption Class 14, [State Guidelines Section 15314] and Class 32, [State Guidelines, Section 15332 (a) through (e)], the Katherine Delmar Burke School Addition, located at 229-32nd Avenue (aka 7070 California), Block 1392, Lot 037. The proposed project entails construction of a two-story, 26.5-foot tall arts and science building containing six classrooms, and removal of a paved tennis court presently occupying the site. The new 9,569 sq.ft. infill academic building would add 16 percent capacity in the 3.32-acre campus’ existing 60,407 sq.ft. of built space. The project site is rectangular in shape, consisting of approximately 7,200 sq.ft. or 0.165 acre in size. The project site, within the Katherine Delmar Burke School campus, is set back from El Camino del Mar to the north and is also bounded by Lincoln Park to the west and 32nd Avenue to the east. Located in the Sea Cliff neighborhood, the projeHEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
060241 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 229 32nd Avenue (Katherine Delmar Burke School) projectMotionKilledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 229 32nd Avenue (Katherine Delmar Burke School) project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
060242 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 229 32nd Avenue (Katherine Delmar Burke School) projectMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 229 32nd Avenue (Katherine Delmar Burke School) project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
060243 1 Preparation of findings related to the 229 32nd Avenue (Katherine Delmar Burke School) projectMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 229 32nd Avenue (Katherine Delmar Burke School) is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
060593 1 Waiving fees for banners to be placed by the Mayor's Memorial Day Citizens Committee to publicize an event or events to commemorate Memorial Day 2006 in San FranciscoOrdinancePassedOrdinance waiving banner fees under San Francisco Public Works Code Section 184.78 for up to 60 banners to be placed by the Mayor's Memorial Day Citizens Committee to publicize an event or events commemorating Memorial Day 2006 in San Francisco.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
060555 1 Closed Session - Existing LitigationReportFiledMotion 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 the following bankruptcy matter (Chapter 11) in which the City and County of San Francisco is an active participant, and the following regulatory matters in which the City and County of San Francisco is an active participant: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1) permit this closed session. Discussion in open session concerning these matters would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in the pending lawsuits listed below. Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. City and County of San Francisco; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 01-30923-DM; Adv. Proc. No. 04-3071, filed April 30, 2004; City and County of San Francisco v. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Docket No. EL05-133-000, filed June 29, 2005; Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Docket No. ER05-1190-000, FedMOTION  Action details Not available
060474 1 Appropriating $3,187,130 of Hetch Hetchy Unappropriated Fund Balance to defend the City and County of San Francisco's rights for services it receives from PG&EOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $3,187,130 of Unappropriated Fund Balance to support Legal Services in Hetch Hetchy Water & Power Department for Fiscal Year 2005-06.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
060474 2 Appropriating $3,187,130 of Hetch Hetchy Unappropriated Fund Balance to defend the City and County of San Francisco's rights for services it receives from PG&EOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $3,187,130 of Unappropriated Fund Balance to support Legal Services in Hetch Hetchy Water & Power Department for Fiscal Year 2005-06.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
060605 1 Supporting Proposition 81, the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2006ResolutionPassedResolution supporting Proposition 81, the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060606 1 Commending Northern California Public BroadcastingResolutionPassedResolution commending Northern California Public Broadcasting for its contributions to strengthen public broadcasting in the region.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060607 1 Skin Cancer ScreeningResolutionPassedResolution commending University of California San Francisco Department of Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology for sponsoring May 6, 2006 free skin cancer screening at the U.C.S.F. Mount Zion campus.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060608 1 Supporting H.R. 5161, the "Commission on Mexican-American Removal during 1929-1941 Act"ResolutionPassedResolution supporting H.R. 5161, the “Commission on Mexican-American Removal during 1929-1941 Act.”ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
060580 1 Final Map for a 17 Unit Residential Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 1277 Howard Street and 776 Tehama Street, A Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 76 in Assessor’s Block No. 3729, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
060609 1 Preserve Civic Center HotelResolutionFiledResolution urging the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Local 38 Pension Trust Fund to seismically retrofit and preserve the Civic Center Hotel.REFERRED  Action details Not available
060637 1 Reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ProgramOrdinancePassedEmergency ordinance reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program set forth in Chapter 14A of the San Francisco Administrative Code; suspending Chapter 12D.A; providing for data collection to ensure nondiscrimination in City contracting; and adopting a declaration of emergency.   Action details Not available
060640 1 Zoning Map Amendment, vacant lot, Alemany Blvd. between Ocean and Onondaga AvenuesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sheet 11 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the use designation of Lot 11C in Assessor's Block 6954 from RH-1 (One-Family) to NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District); adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).   Action details Not available
060641 1 Zoning -Three-Month Extension of Interim Moratorium on New Check Cashing and Pay Day Lender UsesOrdinancePassedUrgency Ordinance approving a three-month extension of the interim zoning moratorium on new check cashing and pay day lender uses and making required findings, including findings related to the imposition of an interim moratorium, findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.   Action details Not available
060643 1 Removing Arguello Boulevard and a portion of Conservatory Drive West in Golden Gate Park from the trial Saturday closureOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the Park Code by amending Section 6.12 to remove Arguello Boulevard and a portion of Conservatory Drive West in Golden Gate Park from the Saturday motor vehicle traffic closure and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
060644 1 Clarification Regarding Filing of a Declaration of Intention to Become a CandidateOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending section 1.122 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to clarify that the prohibition on filing a declaration of intention to become a candidate for more than one City elective office applies only to offices being voted on at the same election.   Action details Not available
060653 1 Emergency contracts and appropriation to relocate the utility lines at San Francisco Crime Lab and prepare building program to relocate the forensic lab to a new locationOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving award of emergency contracts and appropriating $820,000 for various consultant and construction services on an as-needed basis to relocate the sewer system at the San Francisco Crime Lab and prepare a building program to relocate the forensic lab to a new location.   Action details Not available
060654 1 Payroll Expense Tax Exclusion for Persons Who Hire the Disabled and the IndigentOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance to establish a tax exclusion retroactive to January 1, 2006 for persons who hire the disabled and the indigent, as specified.   Action details Not available
041005 5 Pedestrian ProtectionsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance adding Sections 73, 73.1, 75, and 79 to the San Francisco Traffic Code to require the Director of Parking and Traffic to: (1) install countdown pedestrian signals, (2) designate specific crosswalk signal crossing times, and (3) upon the recommendation of the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee, install one hundred signs a year for three years informing the public regarding prohibited sidewalk activities; adding Sections 703.3, 703.4, and 703.5 to the San Francisco Public Works Code to require the Director of Public Works to install: (1) corner curb bulb-outs at the intersections of Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place with McAllister and Grove Streets, as permitted by state and local law, by June 30, 2007, and (2) ADA compliant curb-cut ramps on every sidewalk corner in the City by June 30, 2014; and providing that the requirements and schedules for installation of certain devices and improvements shall be considered for inclusion in the San Francisco Pedestrian Master Plan and that funding may be sought through the Proposition K Expenditure Plan.   Action details Not available
060107 2 Child product safetyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Chapter 34, Sections 34.1 through 34.3, to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of any toy or child care article that is intended for use by a child under three years of age if it contains bisphenol-A or other specified chemicals, and to require manufacturers to use the least toxic alternative to those substances, and setting an operative date   Action details Not available
060266 2 Japantown Special Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Planning Code Section 249.31 to establish the Japantown Special Use District for property generally bounded by Bush Street, Geary Boulevard, Laguna Street, and Fillmore Street, as defined herein, to require conditional use authorization and additional Planning Commission findings for specified uses, and to require specified notice, including additional posted notice; amending Planning Code Section 703.3 to require conditional use authorization for the establishment of formula retail uses in this District; amending the City's Zoning Map Sectional Map 2SU to reflect the boundaries of this District; requiring a report on the status of this District; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
060609 1 Preserve Civic Center HotelResolutionFiledResolution urging the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Local 38 Pension Trust Fund to seismically retrofit and preserve the Civic Center Hotel.   Action details Not available
060639 1 Grant of Local Funds - Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $199,992 of Carl Moyer grant funds from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to purchase and install new engines on 12 articulated motor coaches.   Action details Not available
060642 1 Traffic Regulation – Closure of Jack Kerouac Alley to vehicular trafficResolutionPassedResolution closing Jack Kerouac Alley (formerly known as Adler Street) between Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue to vehicular traffic; adopting findings, including environmental and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; accepting offers of quitclaim deeds for abutters' rights vehicular access to Jack Kerouac Alley; and authorizing official acts in connection with the street closure.   Action details Not available
060650 1 Amendment to Lease for Space at 11 Grove StreetResolutionFiledResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to enter into a third lease amendment for space at 11 Grove Street.   Action details Not available
060585 2 Ten Year Capital Expenditure PlanResolutionPassedResolution adopting the City's initial ten year capital expenditure plan.   Action details Not available
060656 1 Urging the San Francisco Unified School District Board meetings be televised on SFGTV Channel 26ResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, DTIS and the Mayor’s Office collaborate to finalize a plan and the funding necessary to televise the SFUSD Board Meetings on SFGTV Channel 26.   Action details Not available
060657 1 Reauthorization of the Ryan White Care ActResolutionPassedResolution affirming that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors endorses “The Consolidated Statement on Key Principles for Reauthorization of the Ryan White CARE Act as proposed by Health and Human Services (HHS).”   Action details Not available
060658 1 Authorizing Application for BEGIN FundsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the submittal of applications to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the BEGIN Program; the execution of one or more standard agreements if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; the execution of one or more designation agreements if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; the execution of any related documents necessary to participate in the BEGIN Program.   Action details Not available
060659 1 Commending Marty PulversResolutionPassedResolution commending Marty Pulvers on his contribution to the small business community of the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
060662 1 Declaring May 2006 Foster Care MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 2006 Foster Care Month and urges all community members to volunteer their talents and energies to honor children and youth in foster care and foster care alumni during this month and throughout the year.   Action details Not available
060663 1 Commending Seamus HeaneyResolutionPassedResolution commending Seamus Heaney and declaring May 15, 2006 "Seamus Heaney Day" in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
060664 1 Urging the FDA to document their press release stating marijuana has no medical useResolutionPassedResolution urging the Food and Drug Administration to fully explain and support with scientific facts the agency’s April 20, 2006 press release, which stated “no sound scientific studies supported medical use of marijuana for treatment in the United States, and no animal or human data supported the safety or efficacy of marijuana for general medical use.”   Action details Not available
060665 1 Designating Japantown as a Preserve America NeighborhoodResolutionPassedResolution supporting the application for the designation of San Francisco’s Japantown as a Preserve America Neighborhood.   Action details Not available
060666 1 Urging the U.S. Attorney General and the California Attorney General to consider the antitrust implications of the proposed acquisition of Knight Ridder Inc. by the McClatchy CompanyResolutionPassedResolution urging the U.S. Attorney General and the California Attorney General to consider the antitrust implications of the proposed acquisition of Knight Ridder Inc. by the McClatchy Company.   Action details Not available
060638 1 Hearing - Emergency ordinance reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ProgramHearingFiledHearing to consider the possible adoption of an emergency ordinance reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program set forth in Chapter 14A of the San Francisco Administrative Code; suspending Chapter 12D.A; providing for data collection to ensure nondiscrimination in City contracting; and adopting a declaration of emergency.   Action details Not available
060645 1 Department of Building Inspection's Code Enforcement Outreach ProgramHearingFiledHearing on the Department of Building Inspection's Code Enforcement Outreach Program.   Action details Not available
060646 1 High School Exit ExamHearingFiledHearing to consider the performance of the San Francisco's students in the high school exit exam in light of a recent court ruling on the exam. The hearing will review the impacts of the exam on limited English learners and persons with learning disabilities, the issuance of diplomas to high school seniors who have yet to pass the exam, efforts at the state level to provide alternatives to the exam, funding implications of the exam and additional issues related to the exam.   Action details Not available
060647 1 San Francisco Unified School DistrictHearingFiledHearing to consider the budget of the San Francisco Unified School District and the contributions made by the City and County of San Francisco through Proposition H funds, in-kind support, General Fund, grants, and contracts. Specifically, this hearing is designed to determine the most appropriate and responsible ways for the City and County of San Francisco to provide support to the SFUSD. This hearing is also designed to review revenue projections to the school district over time.   Action details Not available
060648 1 JUSTIS - Justice Tracking SystemHearingFiledHearing to review the implementation of JUSTIS, the Justice Tracking System, which is designed to make sharing information within the criminal justice community easier, more efficient and accurate, and will improve reporting capability for all departments. The hearing will consist of presentations from affected City departments and members of the JUSTIS Governance Council.   Action details Not available
060651 1 Hearing - Interim zoning moratorium for three months on new check cashing and payday lender usesHearingFiledHearing to consider the possible adoption of an urgency ordinance extending the interim zoning moratorium for three months on new check cashing and payday lender uses and making required findings, including findings related to the imposition of an interim zoning moratorium, findings of consistency with the priority planning policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.   Action details Not available
060652 1 Hearing - Child Product SafetyHearingFiledHearing to consider the possible adoption of an Ordinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Chapter 34, Sections 34.1 through 34.3, to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of any toy or child care article that is intended for use by a child under three years of age if it contains bisphenol-A or other specified chemicals, and to require manufacturers to use the least toxic alternative to those substances, and setting an operative date.   Action details Not available
060649 1 Motion setting special off site meeting of the Select Committee on Ending Gun & Gang ViolenceMotionPassedMotion scheduling an off-site meeting of the Select Committee on Ending Gun & Gang Violence on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, 6:00 p.m., at the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, 1050 McAllister Street, for the purpose of conducting a joint meeting session with San Francisco Police Commission in receiving community input regarding gun & gang violence in the City of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
060655 1 Committee of the Whole-May 23, 2006 - 3:30 p.m. Interim Zoning Moratorium on New Check Cashing and Payday Lender UsesMotionPassedMotion for the Board of Supervisors to convene as a committee of the whole on May 23, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. to accept public testimony concerning the possible adoption of an urgency ordinance extending the interim zoning moratorium for three months on new check cashing and payday lender uses and making required findings, including findings related to the imposition of an interim zoning moratorium, findings of consistency with the priority planning policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.   Action details Not available
060660 1 Call from Committee-Child Product Safety, File Number 060107MotionPassedMotion to Call File Number 060107, Child Product Safety, from the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee and setting a Committee of the Whole for May 23, 2006 at 4:00 PM.   Action details Not available
060661 1 Emergency Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program - May 16, 2006, Committee of the WholeMotionPassedMotion for the Board of Supervisors to convene as a committee of the whole on May 16, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. to accept public testimony concerning the possible adoption of an emergency ordinance reenacting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program set forth in Chapter 14A of the San Francisco Administrative Code; suspending Chapter 12D.A; providing for data collection to ensure nondiscrimination in City contracting; and adopting a declaration of emergency.   Action details Not available
060557 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Linda NussbaumOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Linda Nussbaum against the City and County of San Francisco for $170,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 7, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 427-870; entitled Linda Nussbaum v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
060583 1 Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Selected Departments, as of May 1, 2006, Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2007OrdinanceKilledOrdinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Selected Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 1, 2006 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.   Action details Not available
060584 1 Proposed Annual Salary Ordinance for Selected Departments, Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2007OrdinanceKilledProposed Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Selected Departments of the City and County of San Francisco: Airport, Board of Appeals, Health Service System, MTA, PORT, PUC, Rent and Retirement Board printed April 24, 2006, for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2007.   Action details Not available
060628 1 Board of Appeals SurchargesOrdinancePassedOrdinance (1) amending Section 10G.1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to: (a) adjust the surcharges on permits that may be appealed to the Board of Appeals by: (i) reducing the surcharge on tobacco retailer's permits issued by the Department of Public Health pursuant to San Francisco Health Code Section 1009.53 from $56 to $26, (ii) reducing the surcharge on permits specified in Police Code Section 2.26 issued by the Police Department from $17 to $10, (iii) reducing the surcharge on permits specified in Police Code Section 2.26 issued by the Entertainment Commission from $10 to $3, (iv) reducing the surcharge on permits specified in Police Code Section 2.26.1 issued by the Taxi Commission from $9 to $3, (v) increasing the surcharge on permits issued by the Department of Building Inspection pursuant to Building Code Section 110, Tables 1-A, 1-F, Item 3, 1-H, 1-K, Item 8, or 1-Q, Item 5, from $11 to $13 and (vi) increasing the surcharge on permits issued by the Department of City Planning pursuant to Planning Code Sections 351(h), 352(a), (except for fees imposed for hearings o   Action details Not available
060564 1 Proposition J Contract/Certification of Specified Contracted-Out Services for Enterprise Departments Previously ApprovedResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller's certification previously approved under Proposition J that services can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: employee parking management, information booth, public parking management and shuttle bus services (Airport); paratransit and security services (MTA); citation information, janitorial and landscaping, coin counting and collection, security, and towing services (MTA Parking & Traffic); janitorial and security services (Port).   Action details Not available
060565 1 Jurisdictional Transfer of Property, 525 Golden GateResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the jurisdictional transfer of City-owned property at 525 Golden Gate Avenue to the Public Utilities Commission in consideration of Nine Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars.   Action details Not available