Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/8/2007 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
Regular Meeting
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070450 2 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061236 2 Liquor License Transfer, 81 Langton StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 145 Jackson Street to 81 Langton Street, Suite 2, and the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license at the same location, to Luc Ertoran for Terroir SF, LLC dba Terroir, 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
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.ADOPTEDPass 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).ADOPTEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070420 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Javed MalikOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Javed Malik against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 10, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 438-564; entitled Javed Malik, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070555 1 Appropriating $5,000,000 of FY 2006-2007 General Fund Balance for a Down Payment Assistance Loan Program in the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $5,000,000 of General Fund Balance from Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for a Down Payment Assistance Loan Program to the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and reserving the funds pending review of an expenditure plan by the Finance Committee.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070335 1 Approving an Amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan to Extend the Redevelopment Agency's Time for Repaying DebtOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving an amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan to extend the time for the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency's receipt of tax increment and to suspend both the limit on the total indebtedness outstanding at any one time and the limit on the total number of dollars of tax increment revenue that may be received by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency under the Plan in order to continue financing Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund activities under the Plan.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070325 1 Authorizing the collection and use of an additional penalty assessment on criminal fines, penalties, and forfeitures to support emergency medical servicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.42 and amending Section 10.100-195, to authorize the collection and use of an additional penalty assessment on criminal fines, penalties, and forfeitures to support emergency medical services pursuant to SB 1773, and setting an expiration date.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070326 1 Reprogramming of $789,715 from SFGH's equipment budget to purchase a Materials and Supplies Inventory and Purchasing System UpgradeResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to reprogram $789,715 in funding budgeted at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) for medical equipment to purchase a Materials and Supplies Inventory and Purchasing System Upgrade in FY 2006-07.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070358 1 Extending to October 1, 2007 the Cooperative Agreement between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy through which the Authority provides caretaker services at former Naval Station Treasure IslandResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into a modification to the Cooperative Agreement with the Navy to extend the Cooperative Agreement retroactively from September 30, 2006 to October 1, 2007.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070359 1 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the City and County of San Francisco relating to staffing and oversight of the Treasure Island Project OfficeResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding appointing the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Office of the City Administrator, as its agent to provide services to carry out the day-to-day operations of the Treasure Island Development Authority and to provide oversight to the Treasure Island Project Office for the term beginning retroactively on July 1, 2006.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070332 1 Zoning - Interim Moratorium on Single Room Occupancy developments in Western SoMa Service/Light Industrial zonesOrdinancePassedUrgency Ordinance approving an interim zoning moratorium on Single Room Occupancy (SRO) developments in Western South of Market (SoMa) Service/Light Industrial (SLI) zones for 45 days and making required findings, including environmental findings and a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070333 1 Interim Zoning Requiring Conditional Use on Single Room Occupancy developments in the Western South of Market Special Use DistrictResolutionPassedResolution imposing interim zoning controls establishing a requirement for conditional use authorization for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) developments in the Western South of Market (SoMa) Special Use District (SUD) for an eighteen (18) month period and making required findings, including environmental findings, and a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070392 2 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 (fouADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070401 1 San Francisco's Participation in the "Focusing Our Vision" Program of the Regional AgenciesHearingFiledHearing to explore San Francisco's Participation in the "Focusing Our Vision" Program of the Regional Agencies--Association of Bay Area Governments, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070554 1 Status Report on Health Access PlanHearingFiledHearing to consider a status report on the Health Access Plan from the Department of Public Health and the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
070592 1 Urging Congress to Amend the Comprehensive Smoking Education Act of 1984ResolutionPassedResolution urging U.S. Congressional Representatives to amend the Comprehensive Smoking Education Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-474) and require picture-based warning labels.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070594 1 Commending California VictoryResolutionPassedResolution commending California Victory for its community spirit and the formation of the new San Francisco United Soccer League's Division One Team.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070595 1 State Budget Augmentation for Adult Protective Services ProgramResolutionPassedResolution urging the State Legislature to appropriate $20 million in additional funding for the Adult Protective Services Program, on an annual basis, beginning in fiscal year 2007-2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070596 1 Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $86,520 in federal Section 5303 Technical Study funding to develop and produce the FY 2008 Short Range Transit Plan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070593 1 SRO Voter Education and RegistrationResolutionPassedResolution urging increased voter education and registration outreach to SRO residents by the Department of Elections and urging SRO managers and owners to facilitate access for these purposes.REFERRED  Action details Not available
070602 1 High Speed RailResolutionPassedResolution in support of a High Speed Rail Line between San Francisco and Los Angeles.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070617 1 Zoning - modifying the definition of liquor store to remove prohibitions on grocery stores and similar usesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Sections 790.55, 790.102, 249.5, 781.8, 781.9, 782, 783, and 784 to remove grocery stores and other similar uses from prohibitions placed on the establishment of liquor stores in certain districts; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
070621 1 Declaring a public nuisanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 18 of the San Francisco Public Works Code by adding Section 944 to declare a public nuisance any property located in a underground utility district in which the property owner has refused to comply with an order from the Director of Public Works to install conduits and associated equipment necessary to obtain utility service at a building or structure on the property; amending Section 926 of the Public Works Code to allow the City to recover all costs incurred by the City in connection with abating the public nuisance; amending Sections 900, 915, and 919 through 930 of the Public Works Code consistent with this legislation; and further amending Sections 900, 901, 906, 908 through 911, and 938 of the Public Works Code to make certain technical changes that are necessary to bring those sections up-to-date.   Action details Not available
070623 1 Inclusionary Housing Program - New Alternative to Meet RequirementsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Section 315.4 to provide for a new alternative to meeting the requirements of the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance; adding Section 315.6A. to provide that a project sponsor may pay the amount of the in lieu fee to a qualifying nonprofit entity to acquire and rehabilitate units as permanently affordable rental housing if the number of resulting units will be 25% higher than the amount provided under the existing off-site alternative; and making findings, including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.   Action details Not available
070627 1 Public EmploymentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the proposed changes to the Controller (CON), Fine Arts Museum (FAM), and Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA-DPT) staffing by decreasing total staffing by 4.00 positions (0.16 FTE).   Action details Not available
070628 1 Describing the Limits on the Redevelopment Agency's Use of Eminent Domain to Acquire Real Property in Existing Redevelopment Plan Project AreasOrdinancePassedOrdinance describing the limits in existing redevelopment plans on acquisition of real property by the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco through the use of eminent domain, in compliance with a new requirement of the California Community Redevelopment Law.   Action details Not available
070593 1 SRO Voter Education and RegistrationResolutionPassedResolution urging increased voter education and registration outreach to SRO residents by the Department of Elections and urging SRO managers and owners to facilitate access for these purposes.   Action details Not available
070602 1 High Speed RailResolutionPassedResolution in support of a High Speed Rail Line between San Francisco and Los Angeles.   Action details Not available
070619 1 Grant to undertake pandemic influenza planning and outreachResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $299,750 from the Metta Fund to undertake pandemic influenza planning and outreach projects, which includes a new contract with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.   Action details Not available
070622 1 Urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install 4-way STOP signs at the intersection of Noe and Day StreetsResolutionFiledResolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install 4-way STOP signs at the intersection of Noe and Day Streets.   Action details Not available
070624 1 Apply for, Accept and Expend State Grant - Department of the EnvironmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to apply for, accept and expend grant funds, available only for public agencies in California, in the amount of $361,553 from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the purpose of purchasing low-polluting construction equipment and retrofitting existing construction equipment with pollution control devices.   Action details Not available
070625 1 Resolution to Initiate the Designation of First St. John's Methodist Church, 1601 Larkin Street as a LandmarkResolutionPassedResolution initiating designation of the First St. John’s Methodist Church, 1601 Larkin Street, located at the Northwest corner of Larkin Street and Clay Street, encompassing all of Lot 006 in Block 620, as a Landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the San Francisco Planning Code.   Action details Not available
070626 1 Grant to support the Public Health Laboratory Director Training ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to retroactively accept and expend funds from the California Department of Health Services, Division of Communicable Disease Control for the Public Health Laboratory Director Training Program, in the amount of $300,655, for the period of April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2009.   Action details Not available
070629 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ)ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to accept and expend funds in the amount of $2,550,932 from the State Corrections Standards Authority (CSA), from funds made available under Senate Bill 736 – known as the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) – for programs and approaches that have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing delinquency, for the period of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.   Action details Not available
070634 1 Zoning-Extension of Planning Commission review periodResolutionPassedResolution extending by an additional 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance to amend Planning Code Sections 315.3 and 315.6 of the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program to extend the requirements of the Program from all housing projects of five (5) units or more to all housing projects of two (2) units or more.   Action details Not available
070635 1 Commending Scott ShawResolutionPassedResolution commending Scott Shaw for 30 years of dedicated service in the Department of Public Works in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
070636 1 Commending Richard SchulkeResolutionPassedResolution commending Richard Schulke for his advocacy, leadership, and persistent efforts to improve the welfare of animals in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
070637 1 Public Works Week - May 20 through May 26, 2007ResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming May 20 through 26, 2007 as Public Works Week in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
070638 1 Commending Sherri FranklinResolutionPassedResolution commending Sherri Franklin for her inspiring leadership and devotion to improving the welfare of animals in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
070639 1 School Patrol Day - May 17, 2007ResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming May 17, 2007 as AAA School Safety Patrol Day in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
070640 1 Black Cat Café Plaque for 710 Montgomery StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the placement of a plaque in the sidewalk in front of 710 Montgomery Street to honor the Black Cat Café.   Action details Not available
070641 1 Gift to City of travel from Chamber of Commerce for 2007 CityTripResolutionPassedResolution accepting a gift of airfare, accommodations and conference fees valued in an amount of $16,800 from the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for four City officials or employees to join the Chamber on its 2007 CityTrip to Boston.   Action details Not available
070642 1 Urging swift passage of Assembly Bill 102ResolutionPassedResolution supporting and urging the swift passage of AB 102, the Name Equality Act.   Action details Not available
070645 1 Proclaiming May 16, 2007 as Livestrong DayResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming May 16, 2007 as Livestrong Day in the City and County of San Francisco and commending the Lance Armstrong Foundation's annual grassroots initiatives to unite people affected by cancer.   Action details Not available
070603 1 Juvenile Hall overcrowdingHearingFiledHearing before the Public Safety Committee of the Board of Supervisors to discuss conditions and issues of overcrowding at Juvenile Hall.   Action details Not available
070604 1 PUC's proposed Tiered Rate Structure for water ratesHearingFiledHearing on the costs and benefits of the PUC's proposed Tiered Rate Structure for water rates, including the environmental benefits, the cost to consumers, the types of residences to which the Tiered Rate Structure will be applied, and the impact on families living in single-family residences relative to families living in other building types.   Action details Not available
070605 1 Taxi gate and meter increases related to the financing of a Health Care Plan for Taxi DriversHearingFiledHearing on Taxi gate and meter increases related to the financing of a Health Care Plan for Taxi Drivers.   Action details Not available
070613 1 SOMA Community Stabilization FundHearingFiledHearing on the progress of the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund.   Action details Not available
070614 1 Budget for FY 2007-2008HearingFiledHearing to consider the Budget for FY 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
070615 1 Findings and recommendations of the Utility Undergrounding Task ForceHearingFiledHearing to consider the findings and recommendations of the Utility Undergrounding Task Force convened by Supervisor Bevan Dufty. The hearing will examine potential options to increase the oversight and breadth of the City's Undergrounding Program through the use of a Special Utility Fee.   Action details Not available
070616 1 Pine Lake MeadowHearingFiledHearing to discuss Pine Lake Meadow's recent renovation and the plan for parking measures during the Stern Grove Summer Festival.   Action details Not available
070618 1 Job-Share Program for Legislative AidesMotionPassedMotion approving a job-share program for the Board of Supervisors’ legislative aides and directing the Clerk of the Board to take the necessary steps to implement the job-share program.   Action details Not available
070620 1 Calling File No. 070526 from the Budget and Finance CommitteeMotionPassedMotion to call File No. #070526 - (Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06, Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007, to reflect the proposed changes to Administrative Services staffing by decreasing total staffing by 1.00 FTE) - from the Budget and Finance Committee to be heard by the Full Board of Supervisors on May 15th, 2007.   Action details Not available
070558 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - A. Ruiz Construction & Associates, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against A. Ruiz Construction & Associates, Inc. for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 28, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 438-235; entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al. v. A. Ruiz Construction & Associates, et al.   Action details Not available
070559 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Proven Management, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by: (1) the City and County of San Francisco ("the "City") against Proven Management, Inc. ("Proven") on August 01, 2005, in San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC 05-443632, entitled, City and County of San Francisco et. al. v. Proven Management, Inc. et. al., and (2) Proven against the City on December 15, 2005, in Tuolumne County Superior Court Case No. 51778, entitled, Proven Management, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco et. al., with (a) Proven paying the City: $250,000 in damages; reimbursing the City up to $450,000 to administer corrective work; and Proven replacing valve assemblies and correcting numerous items of work on the Baden Pumps Station Project; and completing its contract; and (b) the City increasing Proven's contract amount on the Priest Bypass Project by $700,000 and releasing all contract balances.   Action details Not available
070606 1 Appropriating $213,000 of Juvenile Probation Title IV-E Funds for Overtime Related to Increased Juvenile Hall Population to the Juvenile Probation Department for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinanceFiledOrdinance appropriating $213,000 of Juvenile Probation Title IV-E (Foster Care) funds for additional overtime costs related to an increase in the Juvenile Hall population to the Juvenile Probation Department for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.   Action details Not available
070564 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. NO PARKING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH Eucalyptus Drive, south side, from the Junipero Serra Boulevard Service Road to 33 feet westerly. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH Vicente Street, south side, from Portola Drive to 49 feet westerly, (approved for a 60 day trial; further approval subject to review and approval of a report by the Department of Parking and Traffic).   Action details Not available
070569 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS – ESTABLISH 18th Street at Illinois Street, stopping the stem of this T-intersection; Piedmont Street at Masonic Avenue, stopping Piedmont Street, making this T-intersection an All-Way STOP; Noriega and 21st Avenue, stopping Noriega Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Detroit Street and Staples Avenue, stopping Detroit Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and, Lisbon Street and Silver Avenue, making this T-intersection an All-Way STOP. STOP SIGNS - RESCIND Craut Street and Silver Avenue intersection (rescind the 3-Way Stop); Craut Street and Maynard Street (rescind the southbound Craut Street STOP); and, Craut Street and Ney Street (rescind the southbound Ney Street STOP).   Action details Not available
070570 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. ONE-WAY STREET (NORTHBOUND) - ESTABLISH Craut Street, between Silver Avenue and Trumbull Street   Action details Not available