Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/5/2007 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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070582 1 Public Employment - Treasurer/Tax CollectorOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the proposed change to Treasurer/Tax Collector (TTX) staffing by decreasing total staffing by 1.00 position (.04 FTE).FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass 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.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070598 1 Partial Settlement of Lawsuit - AON Risk Services of New York, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Aon Risk Services of New York, Inc. for $220,000; San Francisco's causes of action against AON were filed on February 15, 2006, and constitute part of the coordinated proceeding entitled Jail No. 3 Replacement Project Cases, JCCP Case No: 4422, venued in San Mateo Superior Court; other material terms of said settlement are that San Francisco and AON will execute a mutual release, San Francisco will execute and file dismissals of all claims with prejudice, San Francisco and AON will each bear their own fees and costs of suit, AON will provide reasonable cooperation to San Francisco in regards to evidence that San Francisco may need for the case against ACMI and its related entities in the on-going litigation, and the settlement does not constitute an admission of liability regarding any claim.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070600 1 Settlement of Administrative Civil Liability Complaint - San Francisco Water Quality Control BoardResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated administrative civil liability complaint filed by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board against San Francisco imposing a penalty of $626,000; and alternatively approving an environmental mitigation project, subject to approval of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, in the amount not to exceed $582,000, plus payment of a $44,000 penalty.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070648 2 Appointment - In-Home Supportive Services Public AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution appointing Elva Moran Hernandez, term ending March 1, 2010, to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority; residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070649 2 Appointment - Bicycle Advisory CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution appointing Marc Brandt, term ending November 19, 2008, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070650 2 Appointment - Immigrant Rights CommissionResolutionPassedResolution appointing Joaquin Gonzalez, term ending June 6, 2008, and Felix Levy, term ending June 6, 2009, to the Immigrant Rights Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070652 2 Appointment - Community Oversight Committee Regarding Enforcement of Marijuana OffensesResolutionPassedResolution appointing Aleem Raja, term ending January 1, 2009, to the Community Oversight Committee Regarding Enforcement of Marijuana Offenses.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070653 2 Appointment - SRO Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution appointing Charles Siron to the SRO Task Force, term ending December 31, 2009.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070654 2 Appointment - Graffiti Advisory BoardResolutionPassedResolution appointing Nino Parker, term ending April 10, 2009, to the Graffiti Advisory Board.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070651 2 Appointment - Entertainment CommissionMotionPassedMotion appointing James Meko, term ending July 1, 2011, to the Entertainment Commission.APPROVEDPass 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.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
070538 2 Public Employment - Human Services Agency and Department of Public HealthOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the proposed changes to the Human Services Agency (DSS) and the Department of Public Healh (DPH) staffing by increasing total staffing by 9.00 positions (0.36 FTE).RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
070540 3 Appropriating $19,719,628, for Children, Senior and Disabled Programs for 2006-2007; and Deappropriate $15,830,000 General Fund and Appropriate $15,830,000 Rainy Day ReserveOrdinanceFiledOrdinance appropriating total sources of $19,719,628, including $17,646,834 of Unappropriated General Fund Balance, $1,930,000 of Unappropriated Children's Fund Balance, $125,000 of Food Stamps Employment and Training Funds and $17,794 of SB 90 State Mandated Costs Fund; and appropriating total uses of $19,719,628, including $6,240,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, $7,280,628 to the Human Services Agency, $705,000 to the Department of Public Health, $350,000 to the Mayor's Office of Disability, $1,900,000 to the Mayor's Office of Community Development, $1,244,000 to the Mayor's Office of Housing and $2,000,000 to the Department of Recreation and Park for various programs for Children, Youth, Families, Seniors and People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, and Amending Ordinance _______, File Number 070407, to Deappropriate $15,830,000 of General Fund Balance and Appropriate $15,830,000 of Rainy Day Reserve--Capital and One-Time Spending. All funds appropriated below, excluding salaries and mandatory fringe benefits, are placed on reserve pending rRE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
070488 1 Appropriating $2,345,549 for the Juvenile Hall Youth Guidance Center Replacement Project in the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $2,345,549, of which $1,077,589 is from Juvenile Hall Youth Guidance Center Replacement Project Certificates of Participation (COPs) interest earned, $847,960 is from the Reserve for Rainy Day – One-time Spending Account, and $420,000 is from a deappropriation of the Youth Guidance Center facilities maintenance project, to fund Juvenile Hall Youth Guidance Center Replacement Project construction costs in the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070499 1 Public Employment - Department of Human ResourcesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 15 positions (1.20 FTE) at the Department of Human Resources (HRD).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070467 2 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070422 2 Appropriating $953,347 of State reimbursements for additional ballot costs and other current expenses in the Department of Elections for Fiscal Year 2006-2007OrdinancePassedOrdinance retroactively appropriating $1,003,073 from State mandated prior year election cost reimbursements to fund additional ballot costs related to the November 2006 Election and other current expenses in the Department of Elections for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
061431 1 Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $3,693,215 of federal Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities funding for design and construction of Muni’s Islais Creek Facility and the purchase of Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) equipment.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070741 1 Issuance and Sale of Tax-Exempt Bonds - Katherine Delmar Burke SchoolResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds by the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000 to finance various capital facilities owned by The Katherine Delmar Burke School or an affiliate.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070500 1 Reconstruction of San Francisco General Hospital; Finding of Fiscal ResponsibilityResolutionPassedResolution adopting finding that the proposed reconstruction of San Francisco General Hospital is fiscally feasible and responsible under Administrative Code Chapter 29.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070584 1 Proposition J Contract/Certification of Specified Contracted-Out Services Previously Approved for Enterprise DepartmentsResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller's certification that services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: employee and public parking management, information booth, security services, and shuttle bus services (Airport); paratransit and security services, citation information, janitorial and landscaping, coin counting and collection, security services, and towing services (MTA Parking & Traffic); janitorial and security services (Port).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070674 1 Public Education Enrichment Fund - First Five CommissionResolutionPassedResolution approving the San Francisco First Five Commission expenditure plan for the Public Education Enrichment Fund for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070675 1 Public Education Enrichment Fund - Unified School DistrictResolutionPassedResolution approving the San Francisco Unified School District expenditure plan for the Public Education Enrichment Fund for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.ADOPTEDPass 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.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
070621 2 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.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
070632 1 Landmark Tree Designation of New Zealand Christmas Tree at 1221 Stanyan StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating the New Zealand Christmas tree in front of 1221 Stanyan Street (Assessor's Block 2664, Lot 008) as a landmark street tree pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810, making findings supporting the designation, and requesting official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
060004 2 Interdepartmental jurisdictional transfer of property near Islais Creek, Indiana and Cesar Chavez StreetsResolutionPassedResolution transferring jurisdiction of the real property identified as portions of Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 4352/001 and 4382/005, at Indiana and Cesar Chavez Streets, from the Public Utilities Commission to the Municipal Transportation Agency as part of the new Islais Creek Motor Coach Operations and Maintenance Facility; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the transfer of jurisdiction is consistent with the City’s General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070625 2 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070743 1 Public Employment - Airport Commission and City PlanningOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the proposed changes to the Airport Commission (AIR) and City Planning (CPC) staffing by decreasing total staffing by 3.00 positions (0.12 FTE).PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070748 1 Issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds - St. Ignatius College PreparatoryResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $22,000,000 for the financing of the construction, improvement, furnishing and/or equipping of certain educational facilities at St. Ignatius College Preparatory and certain other matters relating thereto.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070749 1 Condemning prosecution of medical marijuana by the Federal governmentResolutionPassedResolution condemning federal prosecution of Ed Rosenthal and acknowledging importance of safe and legal access to medical cannabis in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070750 1 Celebrating the 78th birthday of Harvey Milk and honoring his memoryResolutionPassedResolution celebrating the 78th birthday of Harvey Milk, LGBT civil rights pioneer, former Supervisor, and legendary San Francisco leader.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070751 1 Urging the Federal government to declare a moratorium on ICE raidsResolutionPassedResolution urging a moratorium on ICE raids (at the very least) until the unresolved question of what to do about separated families, the trauma they are forced to endure, who should care for children left behind after their parents are deported, and who shall bear the associated costs, and until comprehensive immigration reform is agreed upon at the Federal level.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070752 1 Urging the State Assembly Appropriations Committee to support Assembly Bill 433 (Beal)ResolutionPassedResolution urging the State Assembly Appropriations Committee to support Assembly Bill 433 (Beal) to require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to propose a new name for the Food Stamp program and to establish categorical eligibility for food stamp benefits for Medi-Cal recipients who are eligible for services funded by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070753 1 Urging the US Congress to support 2007 Farm BillResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Congress to support a strong Nutrition Title in the 2007 Farm Bill that will improve the Food Stamp Program, strengthen The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), fully fund the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and support adequate nutrition for everyone.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070755 1 Urging the University of California San Francisco to reduce its energy consumption through a reduction of night lightingResolutionPassedResolution urging the University of California San Francisco to reduce its energy consumption by 10% over the next two years, in part through a reduction of night lighting on its campuses.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070754 1 Urging environmental analysis of water supply alternatives that will not increase diversions of freshwater from the Tuolumne River and urging active implementation of conservation and recycled water programsResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Planning Department to fully analyze a water supply alternative in the Program Environmental Impact Report that will not result in increased diversions of freshwater from the Tuolumne River and urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to undertake and implement water conservation and recycled water programs.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
070754 2 Urging environmental analysis of water supply alternatives that will not increase diversions of freshwater from the Tuolumne River and urging active implementation of conservation and recycled water programsResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Planning Department to fully analyze a water supply alternative in the Program Environmental Impact Report that will not result in increased diversions of freshwater from the Tuolumne River and urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to undertake and implement water conservation and recycled water programs.CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
070771 1 Interim Public Employment, Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinancePassedInterim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor.   Action details Not available
070773 1 Government Funding for Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinancePassedConsolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.   Action details Not available
070774 1 Public Employment for Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinancePassedConsolidated Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor.   Action details Not available
070808 1 Increasing fees for certain services provided by the Medical ExaminerOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 8.14, by raising the fees for removal of remains, cremation services, and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
070809 1 San Francisco Administrative Code - First Offender Prostitution Program FeeOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 289-98 (Sec. 10.193-1 of the Administrative Code of the City and County of San Francisco) establishing the First Offender Prostitution Program Fee, to remove reference to Penal Code Section 647(b), to allow the Office of the District Attorney to send all eligible prostitution-related offenders to the department’s First Offender Prostitution Program (FOPP) diversion class.   Action details Not available
070810 1 Patient Rates - Public HealthOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 128 of the San Francisco Health Code to set patient rates and other services provided by the Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 2007.   Action details Not available
070811 1 Public Works Code - Fees for various permitsOrdinanceMayors OfficeOrdinance amending Public Works Code Sections 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 724.1 to update and codify various permit fees, including permits for café tables and chairs, commemorative plaques, debris boxes, driveways, minor sidewalk encroachments, pipe barriers, sidewalks, street encroachments, street improvements, temporary street space occupancy; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
070812 1 Amending Subsections of Section 106 of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for certain Fire Department services and permitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending Sections 106.2, 106.3, 106.7, 106.8, 106.9, 106.10, 106.11, 106.15, 106.17 and Tables 106-B and 106-C of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for certain Fire Department services and permits, to become operative on its effective date or on July 1, 2007, whichever is later.   Action details Not available
070813 1 Amending Sections of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to increase certain Fire Department licensing feesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings, amending Sections 90, 93, 93.1, 94, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246 and 247 of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to increase licensing fees for certain permits issued by the Fire Department, and repealing Section 242.1 of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, to become operative on its effective date or on July 1, 2007, whichever is later.   Action details Not available
070814 1 Increasing permit and license fees for motor vehicle for hire permitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 2.26.1 and 2.27.1, to increase permit and license fees for certain motor vehicle for hire permits, and to repeal obsolete provisions.   Action details Not available
070815 1 Recreation and Park Department - Athletic FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.36, to revise the fee schedule for use of athletic fields.   Action details Not available
070816 1 Recreation and Park Department - Harding Park FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.12, to revise the time for super twilight play, to establish fees for shotgun tournaments, and to authorize the Recreation and Park Commission to approve special promotions not to exceed a 20% discount of the applicable rate.   Action details Not available
070817 1 Recreation and Park Department - Clubhouse Rental FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.21, to increase the fees for renting clubhouses in San Francisco parks.   Action details Not available
070818 1 Recreation and Park Department - Junior Golf Tournament FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and adding San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.43, to establish fees for Junior and Family golf tournaments.   Action details Not available
070819 1 Recreation and Park Department - Program FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and adding San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.44, to establish a fee structure for recreational programs, subject to the review and approval of the Recreation and Park Commission.   Action details Not available
070820 1 Recreation & Park Department - Reservation Administrative FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by adding Section 12.45 to establish administrative fees.   Action details Not available
070821 1 Recreation & Park Department - Change to Resident Golf Card FeeOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.32, to increase the annual fee for San Francisco Resident Golf Cards from $40.00 to $45.00 and imposing administrative fees.   Action details Not available
070822 1 Recreation and Park Department - Wedding FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.07, to increase the fees for holding weddings in San Francisco parks.   Action details Not available
070823 1 Retiree Health Benefits FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-275, to create a Retiree Health Benefits Fund.   Action details Not available
070849 1 Establishing the HOPE SF Fund and provide for appropriations to the FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-370, to: establish the HOPE SF Fund; direct the City to appropriate $5,000,000 to the Fund for FY 2007-2008 and set City policy regarding future appropriations to the Fund; identify the permitted uses of moneys so deposited; and, set forth provisions for the administration of such fund.   Action details Not available
070828 1 Open Space Fund FinancingOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds payable from the Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund to finance various park projects as further described herein; approving the form of a First Amendment to Site Lease by and between the City and County of San Francisco Finance Corporation (the “Corporation”) and the City and County of San Francisco (the “City”) relating to certain City-owned properties located in the City (as further described herein); approving the form of a First Supplemental Lease by and between the Corporation and the City; approving the form of a First Supplemental Trust Agreement by and between the Corporation and a trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving the form of an Assignment Agreement by and between the Corporation and a trustee; approving the form of an official notice of sale and a notice of intention to sell the lease revenue bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell the lease revenue bonds; approving the form of an official statement in preliminary and final form; approving the fo   Action details Not available
070851 1 Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning ControlsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 121.2 to move Polk Street from a 3,000 square foot lot size limit to a 2,000 square foot lot size limit and by amending Section 723 to provide that commercial and institutional uses in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District are permitted up to 1,999 square feet and allowed as a conditional use for 2,000 square feet and above; adopting findings, including Section 302 findings, environmental findings, and findings of consistency with Section 101.1 and the General Plan.   Action details Not available
070824 1 Approval of FY07-08 Expenditure Plan for the Human Services Care FundResolutionPassedResolution approving the FY07-08 Expenditure Plan for the Human Services Care Fund.   Action details Not available
070825 1 Redevelopment Agency BudgetResolutionPassedResolution approving an Interim Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
070826 1 Redevelopment Agency Budget and BondsResolutionPassedResolution approving the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2007-2008, approving the Issuance by the Redevelopment Agency of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $128,300,000 to finance a portion of redevelopment activities described in such approved Budget for fiscal year 2007-2008; and approving additional General Fund loans to the Redevelopment Agency in the aggregate amount of $463,000, consisting of a $303,000 loan to complete a potential redevelopment plan for the Visitacion Valley Survey Area and a $160,000 loan for Bayview Hunters Point Survey Area C planning costs.   Action details Not available
070827 1 Disbursements from Budget Savings FundResolutionPassedResolution approving disbursements from the Budget Savings Incentive Fund.   Action details Not available
070833 1 2008 Finance Corporation Equipment ProgramResolutionPassedResolution approving the form of and authorizing execution and delivery by the City and County of San Francisco of an Equipment Lease Supplement No. 15 (Series 2008A Bonds) between the City and County of San Francisco Finance Corporation, as lessor, and the City and County of San Francisco, as lessee, with respect to the equipment to be used for city purposes, a related certificate of approval and a continuing disclosure certificate; approving the issuance of lease revenue bonds by said nonprofit corporation in an amount not to exceed $13,500,000; approving the form of the official statement in preliminary and final form; providing for reimbursement to the City and County of San Francisco of certain city expenditures incurred prior to the issuance of lease revenue bonds; and providing for the execution of documents in connection therewith.   Action details Not available
070834 1 Proposition J Contract/Certification of Specified Contracted-Out Services Previously ApprovedResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller's certification that services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: convention facilities management, central shops security, janitorial and security services (Administrative Services); body removal services (Medical Examiner); budget analyst (Board of Supervisors); security services (Public Works); community services (District Attorney); security services (Human Services Agency); Project S.A.F.E. (Police); and jail food services (Sheriff).   Action details Not available
070838 1 Contract with Owners' Association for administration/management of Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit DistrictResolutionPassedResolution approving an agreement with the nonprofit Owners' Association for administration/management of the business-based business improvement district known as the “Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District,” pursuant to Section 36651 of the Streets and Highways Code.   Action details Not available
070839 1 Treasure Island Development Authority Interim BudgetResolutionPassedResolution approving the Interim Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
070840 1 Treasure Island Development Authority BudgetResolutionPassedResolution approving the Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
070843 1 Disposition and Development Agreement - Redevelopment Agency Owned Land for Armstrong PlaceResolutionPassedResolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s Disposition and Development Agreement (the “Agreement”) for a portion of Assessor’s Block 5421, Lots 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 commonly known as Armstrong Place (or 5600 Third Street), to BRIDGE Tower, L.L.C., for the purpose developing affordable for-sale housing for lower income households.   Action details Not available
070845 1 Establishing a Division of Independent Ratepayer Advocates within the San Francisco Public Utilities CommissionResolutionFiledResolution establishing a Division of Independent Ratepayer Advocates within the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.   Action details Not available
070846 1 Traffic Regulation for Marina Farmers' MarketResolutionPassedResolution enacting temporary “Street Closed to Vehicular Traffic” regulation on Steiner Street between Lombard and Chestnut Streets from 10:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on every Tuesday between June 26, 2007 through October 30, 2007.   Action details Not available
070850 1 Accept and Expend State Grant - Department of the EnvironmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend grant funds, available only for public agencies in California, in the amount of $110,880 from the California Air Resources Board for the purpose of upgrading Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling stations at Cesar Chavez and Golden Gate Park.   Action details Not available
070855 1 Safeguarding State and Local Governance in Trade ResolutionResolutionPassedResolution respectfully urging Congress to safeguard domestic regulatory authority and policy space by rejecting any request for renewal of Fast Track Trade Authority, and to create a democratic, inclusive trade negotiating process that includes meaningful consultation with state and local governments and civil society groups.   Action details Not available
070856 1 Employee Free Choice ActResolutionPassedResolution in support of the Employee Free Choice Act which would authorize the National Labor Relations Board to certify a union as the bargaining representative when a majority of employees voluntarily sign authorizations designating that union to represent them; provide for first contract mediation and arbitration; and establish meaningful penalties for violations of a worker's freedom to choose a union.   Action details Not available
070857 1 Endorsing AB 364ResolutionPassedResolution endorsing Assembly Bill 364: the State of California’s effort to ensure that all patients in hospitals, nursing homes and supervised nursing facilities are informed of their legal rights related to advocacy and patients rights services, as well as information regarding health and supportive services following hospitalization.   Action details Not available
070858 1 Approval of Guiding Principles for Determining the Future of Midtown Park Apartments (1415 Scott Street, San Francisco)ResolutionPassedResolution approving the principles that will guide the City and Midtown Park Apartments’ residents in formulating a long-term ownership structure and development plan for Midtown Park Apartments, a 140-unit residential development owned by the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
070859 1 Commending the Churches of Saint Paulus Lutheran and Saint John ColtraneResolutionPassedResolution commending Saint Paulus Lutheran Church on its rebirth as a church without walls and commending Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church for its hospitality in providing worship space for the congregants of St. Paulus.   Action details Not available
070860 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - Criminal Restitution CompactResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to contract for, accept and expend up to $177,077 allocated from the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for a project entitled the Criminal Restitution Compact for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009.   Action details Not available
070861 1 Authorizing the Planning Department to apply for a Workforce Housing Reward Program GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Planning Department to apply for a Workforce Housing Reward Program Grant.   Action details Not available
070862 1 Condemning Government Sanctioned Violence at the Russian LGBT community's May 27th demonstration in Moscow, and Urging the Kremlin and Mayor Yuri Luzkhov to Foster a Culture of Tolerance Toward Russia's LGBT CommunityResolutionPassedResolution condemning the government sanctioned violence at the Russian LGBT community’s May 27th demonstration in Moscow, and urging the Kremlin and Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzkhov to work toward fostering a culture of tolerance toward the LGBT community in Russian society.   Action details Not available
070863 1 Urging Taxicab companies not to increase the number of long-term leases of medallionsResolutionFiledResolution urging taxicab companies not to increase the number of long-term leases of taxicab medallions or taxicabs in their fleets, urging the Taxi Commission to strictly enforce Ordinances and Regulations requiring Proposition K medallion holders to drive the taxicab permitted under their medallion and providing that the Board of Supervisors shall consider regulation of long-term leasing.   Action details Not available
070864 1 Commending Gwen Chan for her service to the City in her capacity as acting Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School DistrictResolutionPassedResolution commending Gwen Chan for her service to the City in her capacity as acting Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District.   Action details Not available
070865 1 Support for an Open Voting SystemResolutionPassedResolution supporting an investigation into the feasibility of an Open Source voting system in the City of San Francisco which could be funded wholly or in part by grant funds with the support of the Department of Elections staff, and declaring that the City is open to participating in grant applications.   Action details Not available
070866 1 Supporting the Breast Cancer Protection Act of 2007ResolutionPassedResolution supporting the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2007   Action details Not available
070867 1 Leavenworth and O'Farrell Streets Traffic CalmingResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic (DPT) and Police Department to adopt traffic calming measures at the intersection of Leavenworth and O'Farrell.   Action details Not available
070868 1 Disaster Relief FundingResolutionPassedResolution amending all prior Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, or Pre-Disaster Mitigation resolutions or any previous legislation pertaining to Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988 and/or the California Disaster Assistance Act to reflect the department’s name change to the Department of Emergency Management and authorizing designated City and County officials to execute and file on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any applications necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance.   Action details Not available
070869 1 Homeland Security GrantsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing designated City and County officials to execute and file on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the federal Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California under the FY 07 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant, the FY 07 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant, the FY 07 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) grant, the FY 07 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) grant, the FY 07 Citizen Corps Program (CCP) grant, the FY 07 Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP) grant or any other federally funded grant program and Public Law 107-206.   Action details Not available
070870 1 Resolution indicating that the City and County of San Francisco's top Budget Priority is ensuring that HIV/AIDS programs are fully funded despite the lack of support from the Federal GovernmentResolutionPassedResolution indicating that the City and County of San Francisco’s top Budget Priority is ensuring that HIV/AIDS programs are fully funded despite the lack of support from the Federal Government.   Action details Not available
070772 1 Annual Budget, Fiscal Year 2007-2008HearingFiledHearing to consider the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
070775 1 Budget Hearing and Review, FY 2007-2008HearingFiledHearing to consider the Annual Budget for Law Library, City Attorney, Assessor-Recorder, Controller, General City Responsibility, Board of Supervisors, Mayor, Civil Service Commission, Human Resources, Economic and Workforce Development, Recreation and Park, Elections, Human Rights Commission, and Public Library for fiscal year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
070776 1 Budget Hearing and Review, FY 2007-2008HearingFiledHearing to consider the Annual Budget for Treasurer Tax Collector, District Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, Fire, Police, Planning, Building Inspection, Emergency Management, Health Service System, Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, Redevelopment, Treasure Island Development, Ethics Commission, Trial Courts, and Taxi Commission for fiscal year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
070778 1 Budget Hearing and Review, FY 2007-2008HearingFiledHearing to consider the Annual Budget for Administrative Services, Public Works, Telecommunications & Information Services, Child Support Services, Human Services Agency, Public Health, Asian Art Museum, Art Commission, Children, Youth & Families, Children and Families Commission, Fine Arts Museums, Academy of Sciences, County Education Office, War Memorial, and Department on the Status of Women for fiscal year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
070787 1 Mayor's General Fund Budget SubmissionHearingFiledHearing to consider overview of Mayor's General Fund Budget Submission, including new city wide initiatives.   Action details Not available
070841 1 Planning Code Amendments - PDR DistrictsHearingFiledHearing before the Land Use Committee to present the proposed Planning Code amendments that would establish new PDR Districts, and would apply those controls to certain industrial areas of Bayview Hunters Point.   Action details Not available
070842 1 Hearing - Disposition and Development Agreement - Redevelopment Agency Owned Land for Armstrong PlaceHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s Disposition and Development Agreement (the “Agreement”) for a portion of Assessor’s Block 5421, Lots 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 commonly known as Armstrong Place (or 5600 Third Street), to BRIDGE Tower, L.L.C., for the purpose developing affordable for-sale housing for lower income households.   Action details Not available
070805 1 Committee of the Whole - Beilenson Hearing - June 19, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.HearingFiledHearing to consider the Department of Public Health's budget eliminating or reducing medical services. (Beilenson Hearing)   Action details Not available
070844 1 Motion amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 07-08MotionFiledMotion amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for FY 07-08 by backfilling Federal reductions to AIDS programs, reinstating psychiatric inpatient services at San Francisco General Hospital, and reinstating housing services, funded by reducing selected program expenditures for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
070847 1 Motion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County departmentsMotionPassedMotion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County departments.   Action details Not available
070848 1 Assessor-Recorder to Identify Means of Maintaining a Current Street Address Contact for Each Real Property OwnerMotionFiledMotion providing that the Assessor-Recorder explore and identify means of including in one or more databases maintained by that Office that are available to other City departments, a current street address for contacting each owner of real property in the City and County of San Francisco, and that a report be made to the Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee within three months.   Action details Not available
070804 1 Committee of the Whole - Health service reductions (Beilenson Hearing) June 19, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.MotionPassedMotion scheduling the Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole to consider health service reductions (Beilenson Hearing), to be held on June 19, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.   Action details Not available
070700 1 Settlement of Claim Against Sprint/NextelOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of a claim by the City and County of San Francisco against the Sprint/Nextel Corporation for funding the planning for reconfiguration of the City's 800 MHz Radio Communications System.   Action details Not available
070747 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Colonial American Casualty and Surety Company and Competent Builders, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Colonial American Casualty and Surety Company and Competent Builders, Inc., against the City and County of San Francisco, for payment to the City of $450,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 9, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC 02-413272; entitled Division of Labor Standards Enforcement v. Colonial American Casualty and Surety Company, et al; other material terms of said settlement are payment by Competent Builders, Inc., and other parties, to Colonial American Casualty and Surety Company, and full releases among all parties.   Action details Not available
070764 1 Changing Official Sidewalk Width - Jessie StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1574 to change the official sidewalk width on the northerly side of Jessie Street westerly of Ecker Street; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modifications, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change.   Action details Not available
070766 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Northwest Airlines Corporation, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of the bankruptcy claim filed by the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission against Northwest Airlines Corporation, for the settlement of the litigated bankruptcy claim between the Airport with regard to In re Northwest Airlines Corporation, et al., Debtors, Case No. 05-17930ALG, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York; and authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission against Northwest Airlines Corporation, for agreement to pay a percentage allocation of future clean-up costs with regard to City and County of San Francisco v. ARCO et al., Case No. C-97-2965 MMC (N.D. Cal).   Action details Not available
070767 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Delta Air Lines Inc., et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of the bankruptcy claim filed by the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission against Delta Air Lines, Inc., for the settlement of the litigated bankruptcy claim between the Airport with regard to In re Delta Air Lines Inc., et al., Debtors, Case No. 05-17923PCB, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York; and authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission against Delta Air Lines, Inc., for agreement to pay a percentage allocation of future clean-up costs with regard to City and County of San Francisco v. ARCO et al., Case No. C-97-2965 MMC (N.D. Cal).   Action details Not available
070701 1 Approval of an historical property contract for 1735 Franklin Street - the Bransten HouseResolutionPassedResolution under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, approving an historical property contract between Tad and Masumi Oride, the owners of San Francisco Landmark No. 126 located at 1735 Franklin Street (the Bransten House) and the City and County of San Francisco; authorizing the Director of Planning and the Assessor to execute the historical property contract.   Action details Not available
070702 1 Second Amendment to Catholic Charities Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure IslandResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a second amendment to the sublease with Catholic Charities to increase utility rates.   Action details Not available
070703 1 Second Amendment to Community Housing Partnership Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure IslandResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a second amendment to the sublease with Community Housing Partnership to add 42 residential units to the premises, to increase the common area maintenance charge and to increase utility rates.   Action details Not available
070704 1 First Amendment to Haight Ashbury Free Clinics Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure IslandResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a first amendment to the sublease with Haight Ashbury Free Clinics to increase utility rates.   Action details Not available
070705 1 First Amendment to Rubicon Programs Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure IslandResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a first amendment to the sublease with Rubicon Programs to increase utility rates.   Action details Not available
070706 1 First Amendment to Swords to Plowshares Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure IslandResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a first amendment to the sublease with Swords to Plowshares to increase utility rates.   Action details Not available
070707 1 Second Amendment to Walden House Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure IslandResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a second amendment to the sublease with Walden House to add 12 residential units to the premises, to increase the common area maintenance charge and to increase utility rates.   Action details Not available
070746 1 Lease of Real Property at 760 Harrison StreetResolutionPassedResolution retroactively authorizing extension of a lease of real property at 760 Harrison Street for the Department of Public Health.   Action details Not available
070762 1 Airport Operating Agreement with Signature Flight Support CorporationResolutionPassedResolution approving the Fixed Base Operator Lease and Operating Agreement between Signature Flight Support Corporation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.   Action details Not available
070763 1 Airport Concession LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving the Boarding Area “F” Hub Specialty Store Lease “A” between Air Sun dba Sunglass Hut and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.   Action details Not available
070769 1 Amending a contract with anticipated expenditure in excess of $10 millionResolutionPassedResolution approving the Eighth Amendment to the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco (Purchaser) and Sunset Scavenger Company (Contractor) for sludge hauling, increasing the total compensation to the Contractor by $1.3 million to $12,415,000, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b).   Action details Not available