Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/10/2007 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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061662 2 Liquor License Transfer, 83 First StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license from 7404 Mission Street to 83 First Street to Mark E. Rennie for The Bar Downtown, LLC dba The Bar Downtown, 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
070228 1 County Refugee Services PlanResolutionPassedResolution approving the City and County of San Francisco’s Refugee Services Annual Plan for federal fiscal year 2006-2007.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
061695 1 Assessment Appeals Boards: expanding Board Two jurisdictionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 2B "Assessment Appeals Boards" by amending Section 2B.6 and Section 2B.13 to expand the jurisdiction of Board Two (1) from less than $20,000,000 to less than $50,000,000 maximum assessed roll value, and (2) to include jurisdiction over residential property of four units or less in the downtown and south of Market areas that are currently excluded from Board Two jurisdiction.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070122 3 Conflict of Interest Code AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 1 of Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 3.102.5, 3.1-105, 3.1-120, 3.1-145, 3.1-150, 3.1-155, 3.1-160, 3.1-175, 3.1-195, 3.1-205, 3.1-207, 3.1-218, 3.1-230, 3.1-242, 3.1-245, 3.1-252, 3.1-265, 3.1-267, 3.1-270, 3.1-275, 3.1-285, 3.1-312, 3.1-315, 3.1-320, 3.1-325, 3.1-335, 3.1-340, 3.1-345, 3.1-350, 3.1-365, 3.1-375, 3.1-390, 3.1-395, 3.1-420, 3.1-435, 3.1-440, 3.1-445, and 3.1-500; renumbering sections 3.1-252, 3.1-265, and 3.1-375 as sections 3.1-255, 3.1-362 and 3.1-252, respectively; deleting sections 3.1-109, 3.1-168, 3.1-170, 3.1-220, 3.1-222, 3.1-290, 3.1-400, 3.1-423, and 3.1-430; and adding sections 3.1-108, 3.1-193, 3.1-251, 3.1-253, and 3.1-457, all to update the list of designated employees who must file financial disclosure statements, to modify the applicable disclosure categories, and to clarify that consultants for each City agency must file financial disclosures in disclosure category 1 unless the agency’s director has indicated otherwise.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070109 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Harvey John MerkOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Harvey John Merk against the City and County of San Francisco for $135,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 5, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 443-654; entitled Harvey John Merk, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070293 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Marnie CarterOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Marnie Carter against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 30, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 439-948; entitled Marnie Carter, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070294 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Adrienne HoganOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Adrienne Hogan against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000.00 (fifty thousand dollars); the lawsuit was filed on September 19, 2005, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 444952, entitled Adrienne Hogan v. City and County of San Francisco et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070295 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Hattie Finn-CarterOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Hattie Finn-Carter against the City and County of San Francisco, Public Utilities Commission, Kevin Lyons, Dan Gilman, and Michael Saldanha for $70,000.00 (seventy thousand dollars); the lawsuit was filed on February 13, 2006, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 06-1067, entitled Hattie Finn-Carter v. City and County of San Francisco, Public Utilities Commission, Kevin Lyons, Dan Gilman, and Michael Saldanha.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070297 2 Settlement of Lawsuit - San Francisco Bay Area Transit DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing revised settlement of litigation brought by the San Francisco Bay Area Transit District against City and County of San Francisco in the eminent domain action entitled San Francisco Bay Area Transit District v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (Alameda County Superior Court No. HG03-099024, filed July 7, 2003), for the principal amount of $2,367,570.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061513 2 Liquor License Transfer, 450 Rhode IslandResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 1801 San Jose Avenue to 450 Rhode Island Street, and the issuance of a Type 41 on-sale beer and wine eating place license at the same location, to Anthony M. Gilmore for Whole Foods Market California, Inc. dba Whole Foods Market, 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
070085 4 Plastic Bag Reduction OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Environment Code by adding Chapter 17, sections 1701 through 1709, to: (1) require the use of compostable plastic, recyclable paper and/or reusable checkout bags by stores located in the City and County of San Francisco, and (2) provide penalties for violations.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070021 2 Planning Code Amendment-Landmarking Interiors of Publicly-Accessible BuildingsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 1004, 1005 and 1006.7 to provide for review of proposed changes to interior architectural features of privately-owned landmark buildings where such features are in areas of the landmark that are generally accessible to members of the public; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
060589 2 Liquor License Transfer, 845 Market Street, Space 010ResolutionFailedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general license from 1001 South Van Ness Avenue to 845 Market Street, basement of the San Francisco Centre, Space 010 to Bristol Farms 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.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070208 1 Electronic benefit transfers, monthly pay period; deleting payment by emergency checkOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending sections 20.57.6A, 20.59, 20.59.1, 20.59.3, 20.76, 20.106, and 20.206 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by: 1) authorizing the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide aid payments in the form of electronic benefit transfers in the General Assistance program, 2) authorizing DHS to provide aid payments on a monthly basis, and 3) deleting DHS' ability to provide aid payments in the form of emergency checks.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070254 2 Appropriating $19,884,652 for San Francisco General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital and Health Access Program expenditures to the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $19,884,652 of sources, including $9,443,985 of additional San Francisco General Hospital patient revenue, $5,000,000 of San Francisco General Hospital prior year settlements, $3,354,090 of additional Laguna Honda Hospital Medi-Cal revenue and $423,945 of Laguna Honda Hospital Distinct Part Nursing Facility federal funding and de-appropriating $1,662,632 in surplus Mental Health Program salaries and Laguna Honda Hospital Social Security budget; appropriating $19,884,652 of uses, including $12,617,977 in salaries, related fringe, overtime and materials and supplies at San Francisco General Hospital, $5,031,675 in overtime, materials and supplies, and other related expenses at Laguna Honda Hospital, and $2,235,000 for information technology infrastructure costs to implement the Health Access Program; and de-appropriating $741,973 of General Fund sources and uses to reflect prior appropriation for additional funding for HIV/AIDS related services (File No. 070123 and 070127) in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070254 2 Appropriating $19,884,652 for San Francisco General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital and Health Access Program expenditures to the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $19,884,652 of sources, including $9,443,985 of additional San Francisco General Hospital patient revenue, $5,000,000 of San Francisco General Hospital prior year settlements, $3,354,090 of additional Laguna Honda Hospital Medi-Cal revenue and $423,945 of Laguna Honda Hospital Distinct Part Nursing Facility federal funding and de-appropriating $1,662,632 in surplus Mental Health Program salaries and Laguna Honda Hospital Social Security budget; appropriating $19,884,652 of uses, including $12,617,977 in salaries, related fringe, overtime and materials and supplies at San Francisco General Hospital, $5,031,675 in overtime, materials and supplies, and other related expenses at Laguna Honda Hospital, and $2,235,000 for information technology infrastructure costs to implement the Health Access Program; and de-appropriating $741,973 of General Fund sources and uses to reflect prior appropriation for additional funding for HIV/AIDS related services (File No. 070123 and 070127) in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070296 1 Appropriating $4,440,000 of General Fund Reserve funding for County Jail No. 3 Construction Project legal costsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $4,440,000 of General Fund Reserve funding for litigation expenses related to the County Jail No. 3 Replacement Project for Sheriff’s Office through the Department of the Public Works to work order for legal services with the City Attorney’s Office.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070298 1 Airport Commission Declaration of Emergency Contract Pursuant to Section 21.15 of the San Francisco Administration CodeResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Airport Commission’s Declaration of Emergency in response to the Transportation Security Administration’s Security Directive 1542-06-01B requiring immediate additional screening of materials in the sterile areas of the Airport and approving the contract between the Airport Commission and Primeflight Aviation Services, Inc.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070309 2 Department of Elections Amendment to Current Voting Systems ContractResolutionPassedResolution approving the award and execution of a 17 month amendment to an existing contract by the City and County of San Francisco, through its Department of Elections (Department), with Elections Systems & Software (ES&S), for the provision of voting services and the maintenance of the current voting system.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070328 1 Board Review and Approval of 2007 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs ApplicationResolutionPassedResolution approving the City and County of San Francisco 2007 grant application for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs and fulfilling the San Francisco Board of Supervisors review and approval process for all annual or otherwise recurring grants of $5,000,000 or more.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070078 3 Healthy Products, Healthy Children OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by re-numbering and amending Sections 34.1 through 34.3 and adding new Sections 34.1, 34.2, and 34.6 through 34.9, to: re-state the ban on toys, child care products, and child feeding products made with certain phthalates; repeal the ban on toys, child care products, and child feeding products made with Bisphenol-A, pending State action; add a new title and findings; provide for implementation and enforcement, including administrative and criminal penalties; and, add disclaimer of liability and severability clauses.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
070078 4 Healthy Products, Healthy Children OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by re-numbering and amending Sections 34.1 through 34.3 and adding new Sections 34.1, 34.2, and 34.6 through 34.9, to: re-state the ban on toys, child care products, and child feeding products made with certain phthalates; repeal the ban on toys, child care products, and child feeding products made with Bisphenol-A, pending State action; add a new title and findings; provide for implementation and enforcement, including administrative and criminal penalties; and, add disclaimer of liability and severability clauses.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
070229 1 Amending certain Traffic Code penalty provisions to delete outdated penalties and provisions that are repetitive of state lawOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Traffic Code by amending Sections 33.5, 37(c) and 56, and repealing Sections 38.F, 58 ½, and 130 to eliminate provisions that are repetitive of state law and remove outdated penalty provisions for school bus loading zone violations, violations of parking prohibitions for street cleaning, red, green, white and blue zone violations, and parking violations on median dividers and traffic islands.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
061214 1 Approving Zoning Map Amendments for the Trinity Plaza Project at Market and 8th StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Map 1H of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the height and bulk classification of the property located at 1167 Market Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 053), 670 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 051), 693 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 052), 1164 Mission Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 039), and a portion of former Jessie Street between 7th and 8th Streets from height and bulk classifications of 120-X, 150-X and 240-S to 160-X, 180-X and 240-S; amending Sectional Map 1SU of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to add the Trinity Plaza Special Use District; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
061216 1 Zoning - Establishing the Trinity Plaza Special Use District at Market and 8th StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.34 to establish the Trinity Plaza Special Use District, encompassing the real property located at 1167 Market Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 053), 670 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 051), 693 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 052), 1164 Mission Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 039), and a portion of former Jessie Street between 7th and 8th Streets, to eliminate floor-area restrictions, maximum dwelling-unit density limits, and sunlight access to public sidewalk requirements, and allow exceptions through the process outlined in Planning Code Section 309 to the dwelling-unit exposure requirements; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
061217 2 Trinity Plaza Development Agreement; Property at 1167 Market St., 670-693 Stevenson St., and 1164 Mission St.OrdinancePassedOrdinance approving a development agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, and 1169 Market Street, LP, a California limited partnership, for certain real property located at 1167 Market Street (Assessor's Block 3702/Lot 053), 670 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702/Lot 051), 693 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702/Lot 052), 1164 Mission Street (Assessor's Block 3702/Lot 039), and a portion of former Jessie Street between 7th and 8th Streets, altogether consisting of approximately 177,295 square feet (4.07 acres) and commonly known as Trinity Plaza for a term of fifteen (15) years with a five (5) year extension option; adopting environmental, General Plan, and Planning Code Section 101.1 (b) findings; amending Administrative Code Chapters 37 and 37A by amending Sections 37.2(r)(5) and 37A.1(g) and by adding Section 37.9(a)(15), to provide that specified residential units constructed pursuant to the terms of a development agreement are subject to the City's residential rent stabilization and arbitration ordinance; and ratifying previous actions taken in connectioPASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
061688 2 Zoning-Use of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs)OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 123, 124, and 128 to address use of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) under specified circumstances; and adopting findings including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070194 1 Approving a General Plan Amendment Related to the Trinity Plaza Project at Market and 8th StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by amending the height and bulk districts found on “Map 5 - Proposed Height and Bulk Districts,” and referred to in Policy 13.1 of the Downtown Area Plan, for the proposed Trinity Plaza Special Use District, which encompasses the real property located at 1167 Market Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 053), 670 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 051), 693 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 052), 1164 Mission Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 039), and a portion of former Jessie Street between 7th and 8th Streets, by changing the height and bulk classification from 120-X, 150-X and 240-S to 160-X, 180-X and 240-S; adopting environmental findings and findings that the proposed General Plan amendments are consistent with the General Plan and eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070160 1 Public Hearing - Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairsHearingFiledHearing 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
070161 1 Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairsResolutionKilledResolution 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.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
070256 1 Supporting attempts in the California State Legislature to overturn the Copley decisionResolutionPassedResolution urging the California State Legislature to uphold the public’s right to access misconduct information about public employees by supporting legislation to overturn the Copley Decision.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
061529 2 Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing RequirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving changes to the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Requirements by amending Section 315 to clarify the regulations in effect for particular projects; amending Section 315.1 to modify certain definitions related to income and sale price calculation; amending Section 315.2 to update findings; amending Section 315.3 to conform the legislation to the requirement that the ordinance apply to all projects of 5 units or more; amending Sections 315.4 and 315.5 to establish separate requirements for buildings of 120 feet in height or greater, to clarify the requirements related to the type of on- and off-site housing required, and to establish a preference in the lottery for on- and off-site units for people who live and work in San Francisco; amending Section 315.6 to provide updated guidelines for the calculation of the in lieu fee and to allow MOH to expend funds for a study to periodically update the fee; amending Section 315.7 to change the amount of time an ownership unit shall remain affordable; amending Section 315.8 to amend certain monitoring and study oblCONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070262 2 Mint Plaza public improvements on a portion of Jessie and Mint Streets.OrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the issuance of a major encroachment permit and encroachment maintenance agreement to Friends of Mint Plaza to permit the construction and maintenance of certain improvements on Jessie and Mint Streets, ncluding authorization to allow certain specified uses and occupancy in said area, including café tables and chairs and moveable public seating; waiving public right-of-way occupancy assessment fees for said permit; conditionally accepting an offer from Friends of Mint Plaza for said improvements; conditionally dedicating said improvements for public use and designating portions of Jessie and Mint Streets as a public plaza; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; accepting offers of quitclaim deeds for abutters' rights of vehicular access to Jessie Street; and authorizing official acts in furtherance thereof.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070102 2 Traffic regulations - vehicular closure of Jessie Street between Mint and 5th StreetsResolutionPassedResolution approving closing Jessie Street between 5th and Mint Streets to vehicular traffic and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070283 1 Closed Session - Conference with City's Labor NegotiatorsMotionKilledMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City’s Labor Relations Negotiators and the Director of Human Resources, for the purpose of reviewing the City’s positions in pending labor negotiations with organizations representing City employees. This closed session is permitted by Government Code Section 54957.6, and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.8.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
070419 1 Closed Session – Public Employee Appointment – Clerk of the Board, Legislative Administrator and City ClerkMotionKilledMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session to discuss the Public Employee Appointment – Clerk of the Board, Legislative Administrator and City Clerk. This closed session is permitted by Government Code Section 54957, and the San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.8.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
070427 1 Appointment of Interim Clerk of the BoardMotionPassedMotion appointing Kay Gulbengay as the Interim Clerk of the Board pursuant to Charter section 2.117.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
070414 1 Proclaiming December 30, 2006 as Tomasa Perez Day in San Francisco.ResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming December 30, 2006 as Tomasa Perez Day in San FranciscoADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070415 1 Proclaiming April 10, 2007 as Wayne Hemer Day in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming April 10, 2007 as Wayne Hemer Day in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070416 1 City and School District Special MeetingMotionPassedMotion calling special meetings of the City and School District Select Committee of the Board of Supervisors to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 3:30 P.M. and Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 3:30 P.M.; and directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare the proper notices and postings.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
070430 1 Final Map - 2298 Lombard StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 3917, a 16 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 2298 Lombard Street being a subdivision of Lot 006 in Assessors Block No. 0490 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
070431 1 Final Map - 1314 Polk StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 3565, a 33 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 1314 Polk Street being a subdivision of Lot 5 in Assessors Block No. 0668 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
070440 1 Final Map for Block 10A, Planned Development, Mission Bay SouthMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map Tract 3715, Planned Development, Mission Bay (Block 10A), a one-lot subdivision for Condominium purposes, being a Planned Development of Assessor’s Block 8720, Lot 17; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan and Plan Documents.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
070417 1 Issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds - Drew SchoolResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000 to finance and/or refinance various capital facilities owned by Drew School or an affiliate.REFERRED  Action details Not available
070426 1 Commending People Paddle for AIDSResolutionPassedResolution commending People Paddle for AIDS for raising funds and awareness towards the HIV/AIDS challenge.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070450 1 Appropriating $31,750,000 of Airport Operating Fund Balance for a potential interest rate swap termination payment for the San Francisco International Airport Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $31,750,000 of San Francisco International Airport Operating Fund Balance to provide appropriations for a potential interest rate swap termination payment as part of the Airport’s ongoing debt management program for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.   Action details Not available
070451 1 Public Employment - Department of Economic and Workforce DevelopmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2006-2007) to reflect the creation of one (1) new position in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development.   Action details Not available
070452 1 Minor Sidewalk Encroachments - Public right-of-way occupancy assessment feeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Public Works Code Section 723.2 to clarify that the public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee for minor sidewalk encroachments applies to specified building permits and to all subsidewalk basements.   Action details Not available
070455 1 Public Employment and Accept-Expend Grant - Improving Primary CareOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 4 positions (.72) FTE, in the Department of Public Health (DPH) – Primary Care, and authorizing DPH to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $241,225 from the California HealthCare Foundation for the period of March 15, 2007 through December 14, 2007.   Action details Not available
070456 1 Public Employment and Accept-Expend Grant - HIV/AIDS Statistics and EpidemiologyOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 1 position (.125 FTE) in the Department of Public Health (DPH) – AIDS Office, and authorizing DPH to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $373,619 from the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health and to approve three contracts with the following agencies: ISIS Inc., The University of Pittsburgh, and PHFE Management Solutions for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.   Action details Not available
070457 1 Public Employment and Accept-Expend Grant - DPH to Expand Oral Health ServicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 6 positions (1.05 FTEs) in the Department of Public Health – Tom Waddell Health Center (DPH – TWHC), and authorizing DPH to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,841,000 from Tenderloin Health to participate in a project to expand oral health services for homeless individuals infected with HIV disease in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, for the period of April 1, 2007 through December 31, 2011.   Action details Not available
070458 1 Appropriating $35,000,000 of San Francisco Taxable General Obligation Bonds for the Seismic Safety Loan Program in the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $35,000,000 of City and County of San Francisco Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Seismic Safety Loan Program, 1992), Series 2007A, for the Seismic Safety Loan Program in the Mayor’s Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.   Action details Not available
070460 1 Ordering vacation of the Ingleside PathOrdinanceFiledOrdinance ordering the vacation of the Ingleside Path right-of-way between Ocean Avenue and Corona Street and Urbano and Head Streets subject to reservations of certain utility easements in the vacated area; authorizing the quit claim of the City's interest in the vacated right-of-way pursuant to the terms of the conveyancing documents; declaring such paths abandoned; adopting environmental findings and findings that such actions are consistent with the City’s General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance.   Action details Not available
070462 1 Waiver of temporary street space occupancy fee on May 5, 2007 for Small Business Week Sidewalk SaleOrdinancePassedOrdinance waiving the fee in Public Works Code Section 724.1(b) for temporary street space occupancy in certain sections of the City on Saturday, May 5, 2007 as part of Small Business Week.   Action details Not available
070466 1 Public Works Excavation CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Public Works Code Sections 2.4.44 and 2.4.46 to delete the street restoration fee and amending Section 2.4.55 to require restoration of all affected lanes for the entire block when 25% or more of the block's length is excavated to extend to the time required for backfill, replacement of pavement base, and finished pavement associated with street restoration from 72 to 120 hours; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
070467 1 Prohibiting the Feeding of Wild Birds, Including Red-Masked ParakeetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending section 486 of the Police Code to specify that the feeding of Red-Masked Parakeets is prohibited.   Action details Not available
070468 1 Public Employment - Recreation and Park Department and Department of Public WorksOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 47 positions (3.76 FTE) at Recreation and Park Department (REC) and 20 positions (1.6 FTE) at the Department of Public Works (DPW).   Action details Not available
070475 1 Appropriating $598,615 for staff in the Departments of Recreation and Park and Public Works and COIT Tower Elevator project for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinanceFiledOrdinance appropriating $598,615 of Fiscal Year 2006-07 General Fund Reserve including $115,137 in the Department of Public Works for position including 1.0 Labor Supervisor, 8.0 Environmental Service Workers and 11.0 General Laborers and $483,478 in the Department of Recreation and Parks for COIT Tower Elevator improvements and for positions, including 17.5 Gardeners, 18.5 Custodians, 8.0 Park Patrol Officers, 1.0 Head Park Patrol Officer and 1.0 Communications Dispatcher for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.   Action details Not available
070477 1 Zoning AmendmentOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Map 2 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the use classification of Block 1177, Lot 001 and Block 1178, Lot 019 from RM-1 (Residential, Mixed Districts, Low Density) to NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Cluster 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
070084 2 Shelter Monitoring CommitteeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending sections 20.302, 20.303, 20.304, and 20.312 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to: 1) require the Department of Public Health to provide administrative support for the Shelter Monitoring Committee; 2) broaden the purpose of the Shelter Monitoring Committee by authorizing it to assess City policies that affect shelter clients; 3) require Committee members to keep certain information confidential; 4) designate divisions within the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health from which Committee members may be appointed; 5) require City departments to respond to reasonable requests for information from the Shelter Monitoring Committee within 15 days, and 6) eliminate the Committee's obligation to prepare annual reports with the Local Homeless Coordinating Board.   Action details Not available
070407 3 Appropriating $28,050,000 of FY 2006-2007 General Fund Balance for Affordable Housing projects, Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants, and housing services for Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $28,050,000 of General Fund Balance from Fiscal Year 2006-2007, including $20,000,000 to the Mayor's Office of Housing for the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable family housing, housing for seniors and persons with disabilities, and housing for persons, including but not limited to 18-24 year old youths exiting systems of care, who are currently homeless or who at risk of being homeless; $5,000,000 to the Mayor's Office of Housing for repairs and services at public housing developments; $2,500,000 for the Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants project (ROOTS); $550,000 for the Mayor's Office of Community Development for the acquisition of a site for a Housing Services Collaborative in the Mission District/Dolores Park Area for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and reserving the funds pending review of expenditure plans by the Finance Committee.   Action details Not available
070426 1 Commending People Paddle for AIDSResolutionPassedResolution commending People Paddle for AIDS for raising funds and awareness towards the HIV/AIDS challenge.   Action details Not available
070454 1 Grant to improve care for patients in San Francisco with anxiety disordersResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services (DPH – CBHS) to accept and expend a new 24-month grant in the amount of $377,345, from the Mylan Settlement Fund (State of Connecticut, et al. v. Mylan Laboratories), to provide services for patients with anxiety disorders; for the period of June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009.   Action details Not available
070453 1 Grant to support the Hospital Preparedness Program through the San Francisco Department of Public HealthResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $448,967 from the California Department of Health Services, Emergency Preparedness Office, for year 5 of the Hospital Preparedness Program, for the period of September 1, 2006, through August 31, 2007.   Action details Not available
070459 1 Vacation of the Ingleside PathResolutionFiledResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate the Ingleside Path right-of-way between Ocean Avenue and Corona Street and Urbano and Head Streets; setting the hearing date for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of the street area; and adopting environmental findings and findings that the vacation is consistent with the City’s General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
070463 1 Requesting additional analysis on the Trans Bay Cable Project and deferring further approvals to permit consideration of alternatives to the projectResolutionKilledResolution deferring further action on the Trans Bay Cable Project to permit the City to analyze more fully alternatives to the Trans Bay Cable Project and the implications of the Trans Bay Cable Project on City electric reliability, energy policy, development of renewables and energy efficiency; and requesting the Public Utilities Commission to provide such analysis so that it can be discussed at a hearing to be scheduled 45 days from the effective date of this resolution.   Action details Not available
070464 1 Accept and Expend Federal Funds - Fiscal Year 2006 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for lead-based paint hazard reduction in a total amount not to exceed $3,350,000, which includes controller’s costs of $33,500   Action details Not available
070465 1 Contract with nonprofit Owners' Association for administration of Fillmore Jazz Community Benefit DistrictResolutionPassedResolution approving an agreement with the nonprofit Owners' Association "Fillmore Jazz District Community Association of San Francisco" for administration of the property-based business improvement district known as the “Fillmore Jazz Community Benefit District,” pursuant to Section 36651 of the California Streets and Highways Code.   Action details Not available
070469 1 CalHome ApplicationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the CalHome Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the CalHome Program.   Action details Not available
070470 1 Urging NAVTEQ to correct its driving directions to gain access to the Central Freeway from Market Street.ResolutionPassedResolution urging NAVTEQ to correct its driving directions to gain access to the Central Freeway from Market Street.   Action details Not available
070471 1 Commending the organizers of the second annual Poem Under the DomeResolutionPassedResolution commending the organizers of the second annual Poem Under the Dome poetry open mic event in City Hall.   Action details Not available
070472 1 Opposing SB 893ResolutionPassedResolution declaring opposition to Senate Bill 893, state legislation that would shift all Proposition 10 revenue away from First 5 San Francisco County to the statewide California Families and Children’s Commission.   Action details Not available
070473 1 Relay For Life DayResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming May 1, 2007 as Relay for Life’s Paint Our Town Purple Day; and April 28-29 and July 14-15, 2007 as San Francisco Relay for Life Days in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
070474 1 Supporting SB 464 to discourage abuse of the Ellis Act by real estate speculatorsResolutionPassedResolution supporting SB 464 to discourage abuse of the Ellis Act by real estate speculators.   Action details Not available
070428 1 Relationship between parking, neighborhood businesses and familiesHearingFiledHearing on the relationship between parking, neighborhood businesses, and families, including: (1) the amount of parking available to customers and employees of small business; (2) the impact of parking availability on neighborhood small businesses; (3) the impact of parking availability on families; (4) the feasibility of creating a one-to-one parking ratio per housing unit, to help families city-wide. The hearing should also address issues related to neighborhood parking garages including: (1) the regulations regarding use of neighborhood parking garages and the associated revenues; (2) parking garage revenues and expenditures since FY 2000-2001; (3) the number of parking garages built since FY 2000-2001; and (4) the factors that have limited or encouraged construction of parking garages.   Action details Not available
070441 1 HIV/AIDS Housing Work GroupHearingFiledHearing to discuss the findings and recommendations of the Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Housing Work Group convened by the Department of Public Health (DPH) and mandated by BOS Resolution number 380-06. Department of Public Health (DPH) will present findings in the context of current challenges to HIV/AIDS housing in San Francisco in light of reductions in funding and changes in federal legislation.   Action details Not available
070445 1 Status of the new T-Third Street MUNI lineHearingFiledHearing on the status of the new T-Third Street MUNI line and its impact on other services.   Action details Not available
070446 1 Status of DPW's street repaving plans and projectsHearingFiledHearing on the status of DPW's street repaving plans and projects.   Action details Not available
070447 1 Laguna Honda Hospital Patient Deaths, State Investigations, Federal Investigations, Citations, and Plans for Care and Procedural CorrectionsHearingFiledHearing to determine whether recently reported patient deaths, the uncommon circumstances of which mandated official inquiry by the Medical Examiner, are being addressed in a manner designed to restore public confidence in the quality of patient care.   Action details Not available
070448 1 Closed Session with the City Attorney to discuss the Department of Elections' voting systems contractsHearingFiledRequest for a closed session hearing with the City Attorney to discuss the Department of Elections' voting systems contracts.   Action details Not available
070449 1 MUNI route changeHearingFiledHearing to discuss the problems and implications that the MUNI route change has caused due to construction work at the Veterans Administration Hospital and the lack of public notice given to residents in the area about the route change.   Action details Not available
070461 1 Hearing - Ordering vacation of the Ingleside PathHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed ordinance ordering the vacation of the Ingleside Path right-of-way between Ocean Avenue and Corona Street and Urbano and Head Streets subject to reservations of certain utility easements in the vacated area; authorizing the quit claim of the City's interest in the vacated right-of-way pursuant to the terms of the conveyancing documents; adopting environmental findings and findings that such actions are consistent with the City’s General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance.   Action details Not available
070427 1 Appointment of Interim Clerk of the BoardMotionPassedMotion appointing Kay Gulbengay as the Interim Clerk of the Board pursuant to Charter section 2.117.   Action details Not available
070418 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Andrew MarconiOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Andrew Marconi against the City and County of San Francisco for $82,500; the lawsuit was filed on April 18, 2005 in United States District Court, Case No. C05-1978 CW; entitled Andrew Marconi, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
070390 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS – ESTABLISH 40th Avenue at Geary Boulevard, establishing an All-Way STOP control intersection; and, Anza Vista Avenue at Baker Street, stopping the stem of this T-intersection.   Action details Not available
070391 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. NO LEFT TURNS, 7 AM TO 7 PM EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH 5th Street, southbound, onto Mission Street. CROSSWALK CLOSURE - ESTABLISH Sagamore Street at San Jose Avenue (Closing the easternmost crosswalk as part of a plan to signalize the existing crosswalk crossing Sagamore Street at Plymouth Avenue. The westernmost crosswalk will remain).   Action details Not available
070392 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 Geary Boulevard, north side, from Scott Street to 162 feet west of Divisadero Street. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH 2921 Washington Street, south side, between the driveways in front of the main entrance to create four motorcycle parking spaces. PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Dorado Terrace, west side, in front of #41 Dorado Terrace to #79 Dorado Terrace; and, Dorado Terrace, east side, from #312 to #224 Dorado Terrace (to legalize existing conditions) TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Indiana Street, both sides, between Cesar Chavez and Marin Streets (1600 block); and, Indiana Street, west side, between Marin and Tulare Streets (1700 block). PARKING METERS (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Castro Street, east side, from Jersey Street to 48 feet southerly (fou   Action details Not available
070393 1 Sale of Vacant Real Property Located at 849 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, California (Lot 5 in Assessor's Block 4357ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the sale of vacant land, located at 849 Cesar Chavez Street, under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to Gaehwiler; adopting findings that the conveyance is in conformity with the City’s General Plan and is consistent with the Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of this resolution; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution.   Action details Not available
070394 1 Agreement to Purchase 4-8 Guy PlaceResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the purchase of real property located on 4-8 Guy Place (Lot 005, Block 3749), for public open space for a purchase price of $1,800,000; adopting findings that the conveyance is exempt from Environmental Review and is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution.   Action details Not available
070395 1 Contract funds to support participation in an international HIV/AIDS studyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) – AIDS Office, to enter into an agreement with Blood Systems Research Institute (BSRI) and to retroactively accept and expend funds in the amount of $12,192 for a project entitled Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study – II (REDS-II) – International; for the period of January 1, 2007 through April 30, 2007.   Action details Not available
070396 1 Lease of Real Property at 1145 Market StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing extension and amendment of a lease of real property at 1145 Market Street for the Health Service System.   Action details Not available
070397 1 Apply For-Accept-Expend Federal Funding - Community Development Block GrantResolutionPassedResolution approving the 2007/08 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s 2007/08 Community Development Block Grant Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) together with Program Income and Reprogrammed Funds, totaling $24,618,026.   Action details Not available
070398 1 Apply For-Accept-Expend Federal Funding - Emergency Shelter Grants ProgramResolutionPassedResolution approving the 2007/08 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s 2007/08 Emergency Shelter Grant Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $943,166.   Action details Not available
070399 1 Apply For-Accept-Expend Federal Funding - HOME ProgramResolutionPassedResolution approving the 2007/08 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s 2007/08 HOME Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) together with Reprogrammed Funds, totaling $8,445,053.   Action details Not available