Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/11/2007 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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071066 1 Approval of the HIV Prevention Projects Grant applicationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to submit an interim progress report (IPR) in order to continue to receive funding for the HIV Prevention Projects grant from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The amount of this annual recurring grant for the next grant year (January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008) is expected to be approximately $9 million. The due date of the IPR is September 4, 2007.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071119 1 Accept and Expend FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FundsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $660,000 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to seismically retrofit the Millbrae Water Supply & Treatment Headquarters.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071120 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - Board of SupervisorsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to accept and expend $275,000 in AB 471 funds from the California Resources Agency, Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program to fund Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other improvements to Tulare Park.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071130 1 Provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally illResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $97,660 from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008, which includes a sub-contract with the San Francisco Bar Association’s Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) in the amount of $59,620 for the same time period.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071145 1 Accept and Expend Regional Grant - Department of the EnvironmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment (SF Environment) to accept and expend grant funds, in the amount of $44,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to convert one Prius hybrid vehicle into a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the purpose of public outreach and demonstration.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071146 1 Accept-Expend Regional Grant - Department of the EnvironmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $14,000.00 from Altamont Education Advisory Board to expand recycling and lunchroom composting programs at schools in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070213 2 Planning - public review process for wireless telecommunications services facilities as accessory usesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code Section 311 and 312 to apply the public review processes for building permit applications in R and NC Districts to wireless telecommunications services facilities permitted as accessory uses under Article 2 of the Planning Code, making environmental findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070904 1 Permits for communications companies and equipmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 11, Article 1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 11.1 and 11.9 to authorize state video franchise holders and personal wireless service carriers to obtain utility conditions permits, requiring persons installing personal wireless service facilities in the public rights-of-way to obtain personal wireless service facilities site permits, imposing fees for personal wireless service facilities site permits, and making environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071134 1 Accept-Expend Grant - Public DefenderOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the Office of the Public Defender to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $70,000 from the Zellerbach Family Foundation for a court alternative specialist position dedicated to working with the children of incarcerated parents (CIP).PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070505 2 Expanding Post-Employment Restrictions For Senior Mayoral Staff and Board AidesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending section 3.234 of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to prohibit individuals who have served as senior staff members to either the Mayor or a member of the Board of Supervisors from communicating with any representative of the City with the intent to influence a government decision for one year after they terminate employment with the City.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070884 2 Reorganization of the Family Violence Council to concentrate on child abuse and elder abuse in addition to domestic violenceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article XIX of the San Francisco Administrative Code to change the focus of the Family Violence Council to include child abuse and senior/adult dependent abuse in addition to domestic violence; reducing the membership of the Council's steering committee from ten members to three members (the three co-chairs of the Council); reducing the membership of the Council from 45 members (35 of whom are selected by the Steering Committee and 10 of whom are specified public officials or directors of nonprofit agencies, or their designees) to 19 members (17 required members who are specified public officials or directors of nonprofit agencies, or their designees, and 2 of whom are optional, at-large members appointed by the Steering Committee); eliminating the advisory committee to the Council and assigning the duties currently performed by the advisory committee to the Council as a whole; and deleting that portion of the Ordinance that allows the Council to establish an Interagency Domestic Violence Death Review Team.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071264 1 Findings - Disapproval of 3150 Geary Boulevard Tentative MapMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the Board of Supervisors disapproval of the decision of the Director of Public Works concerning an 8-unit Tentative Map located at 3150 Geary Boulevard, Lot 028 in Assessor’s Block 1066 and disapproval of said Tentative Map.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071082 2 Landmark Designation of Richardson Hall, Woods Hall, and Woods Hall Annex, Located at 55 Laguna Street formerly known as the San Francisco State Teacher's CollegeOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating Richardson Hall (a.k.a. Burke Hall), Woods Hall (a.k.a. Anderson Hall), and Woods Hall Annex (a.k.a. Anderson Hall Annex), located at 55 Laguna Street (U.C. Extension Center, formerly known as the San Francisco State Teacher's College), as individual Landmarks under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
071082 3 Landmark Designation of Richardson Hall, Woods Hall, and Woods Hall Annex, Located at 55 Laguna Street formerly known as the San Francisco State Teacher's CollegeOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating Richardson Hall (a.k.a. Burke Hall), Woods Hall (a.k.a. Anderson Hall), and Woods Hall Annex (a.k.a. Anderson Hall Annex), located at 55 Laguna Street (U.C. Extension Center, formerly known as the San Francisco State Teacher's College), as individual Landmarks under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings.FINALLY PASSED  Action details Not available
070921 5 Amendments to Minimum Compensation OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 12P.2, 12P.3, 12P.4, 12P.5, 12P.6, 12P.7, 12P.8 and, 12P.9 and by adding Sections 12P.5.1, 12P.6.1 and 12P.6.2, to amend the Minimum Compensation Ordinance by making both substantive and clarifying changes with respect to: the obligations imposed on Contractors; notification, investigation, auditing, inspection, enforcement and settlement procedures; the withholding of contract payments; provisions relating to waivers; certain definitions, including the definition of Covered Employees; procedures for automatic increases to the hourly wage rate; the assessment of liquidated damages; and the process for determining whether a Contractor has violated the Ordinance and for the administrative appeal of such determinations.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070680 1 Administrative Penalties and Fees for Fare Evasion or Passenger Misconduct OffensesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 127, 128, 128.1, 128.1-A, 128.2, and 128.3 to clarify the definition of "Proof of Payment" and impose administrative penalties and fees for certain types of fare evasion or passenger misconduct offenses instead of criminal penalties for offenders over the age of eighteen where authorized by state law, and authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors to set the specific penalty and fee amounts.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
070680 2 Administrative Penalties and Fees for Fare Evasion or Passenger Misconduct OffensesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 127, 128, 128.1, 128.1-A, 128.2, and 128.3 to clarify the definition of "Proof of Payment" and impose administrative penalties and fees for certain types of fare evasion or passenger misconduct offenses instead of criminal penalties for offenders over the age of eighteen where authorized by state law, and authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors to set the specific penalty and fee amounts.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
070829 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations. TOW AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME ESTABLISH Raccoon Drive, both sides, between Twin Peaks Boulevard and Crown Court.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070590 1 Requiring that individuals be provided access to Residential Hotels as visitors of guests and occupants to assist in "get out the vote" activitiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 41D.4, to require that individuals engaged in "get out the vote" activities be provided access to Residential Hotels as visitors of guests and occupants, on the same basis as any other visitor under the Uniform Visitor Policy.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
071269 1 Hearing - Medical Cannabis Dispensary PermitsHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed ordinance amending Sections 3301, 3304, 3305, 3307, and 3308 of the San Francisco Health Code and Sections 209.3, 217, 790.141 and 890.133 of the San Francisco Planning Code to (a) require the Director of Public Health to certify that applicants for Medical Cannabis Dispensary permits have not been convicted of certain felony offenses, (b) require Dispensaries to provide security measures, including lighting and alarms, (c) establish minimum disability access standards; (d) extend the time period for Dispensaries to obtain a Medical Cannabis Dispensary permit to March 1, 2008; (e) authorize the sale and delivery of medical cannabis to qualified patients with a verifiable, written recommendation from a physician for medical cannabis; and (f) clarify the definition of “medical cannabis dispensary."HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
070667 4 Medical Cannabis Dispensary PermitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 3301, 3304, 3305, 3307, and 3308 of the San Francisco Health Code and Sections 209.3, 217, 790.141 and 890.133 of the San Francisco Planning Code to (a) require the Director of Public Health to certify that applicants for Medical Cannabis Dispensary permits have not been convicted of certain felony offenses, (b) require Dispensaries to provide security measures, including lighting and alarms, (c) establish minimum disability access standards; (d) extend the time period for Dispensaries to obtain a Medical Cannabis Dispensary permit to March 1, 2008; (e) authorize the sale and delivery of medical cannabis to qualified patients with a verifiable, written recommendation from a physician for medical cannabis; (f) clarify the definition of “medical cannabis dispensary; and (g) adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings."AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
070667 5 Medical Cannabis Dispensary PermitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 3301, 3304, 3305, 3307, and 3308 of the San Francisco Health Code and Sections 209.3, 217, 790.141 and 890.133 of the San Francisco Planning Code to (a) require the Director of Public Health to certify that applicants for Medical Cannabis Dispensary permits have not been convicted of certain felony offenses, (b) require Dispensaries to provide security measures, including lighting and alarms, (c) establish minimum disability access standards; (d) extend the time period for Dispensaries to obtain a Medical Cannabis Dispensary permit to March 1, 2008; (e) authorize the sale and delivery of medical cannabis to qualified patients with a verifiable, written recommendation from a physician for medical cannabis; (f) clarify the definition of “medical cannabis dispensary; and (g) adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings."CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
061379 1 Hearing - Acquisition of Property By Eminent Domain-Islais Creek MUNI Maintenance FacilityHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of 2.8 acres of property adjacent to City property at Indiana and Cesar Chavez Streets, consisting of portions of Assessor's Lots 2, 2A and 13 in Block 4349 and a portion of Assessor's Lot 3 in Block 4382, in the City and County of San Francisco, for construction of the Municipal Railway's new Islais Creek Motor Coach Operations and Maintenance Facility; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31, and adopting findings under the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
061377 2 To acquire property by Eminent Domain-Islais Creek MUNI Maintenance FacilityResolutionFiledResolution authorizing acquisition of 2.8 acres of property adjacent to City property at Indiana and Cesar Chavez Streets, consisting of portions of Assessor's Lots 2, 2A and 13 in Block 4349 and a portion of Assessor's Lot 3 in Block 4382, in the City and County of San Francisco, for construction of the Municipal Railway's new Islais Creek Motor Coach Operations and Maintenance Facility; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31, and adopting findings under the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070967 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment for 1166 Haight StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Department of Public Works, by its letter dated June 13, 2007, approving a request of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit to construct a warped driveway ramp and two (2) planter boxes to encroach 3'-0" into the public sidewalk right-of-way (25% of the sidewalk width as allowed by Article 15, Section 723.2 of the Public Works Code) fronting the property at 1166 Haight Street to provide access to a proposed garage below grade. (Appellant: Raquel Fox.)CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070968 1 Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal for 1166 Haight StreetMotionFiledMotion disapproving the decision of the Director of Public Works’ approval of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 1166 Haight Street and denying the Encroachment Permit.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070969 1 Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal for 1166 Haight StreetMotionFiledMotion approving the decision of the Director of Public Works’ approval of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 1166 Haight Street and denying the appeal.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070800 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review - Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network OrdinanceHearingKilledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated April 20, 2007, Case No. 2007.0097E, exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301(b), 15303(d), & 15303(e); Class Numbers 1 and 3], the proposed project is an ordinance proposed by the Mayor (Board File No. 070077) that would approve one or more agreements (hereafter "the Agreement") between EarthLink, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco. The Agreement would permit EarthLink to manage, operate, and install within the City rights-of-way a citywide wireless broadband internet access network that would provide free or affordable internet access for San Francisco residents, workers, and visitors. The project would involve installation within the City rights-of-way of a communications system consisting of two types of above-ground equipment: transmitters and backhaul devices. The Agreement does not specify proposed locations for the communications equipment, and EarthLink has not yet selected such locations. (Appellant: JefTABLEDPass Action details Not available
070801 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network OrdinanceMotionKilledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
070802 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network OrdinanceMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
070803 1 Preparation of findings related to the appeal of the categorical exemption for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network OrdinanceMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
071070 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 317 Cortland AvenueHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated June 21, 2007, Case No. 2006.0056E, exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, Class 1 (State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(l)(4) and Categorical Exemption Class 3 (State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(b) and 15303(c). The project would demolish the existing two-car parking structure and construct a 35-foot-tall, 3,820-square foot, three-story mixed-use building with two dwelling units over approximately 1,590-square-feet of commercial space open to Cortland Avenue and with the 130-square foot walk-up access to the residential floors above. The two dwelling units would each be about 1,115 square feet. Each unit would have access to private usable open space on either a rear deck, balcony or a courtyard. The subject property (Assessor Block 5667, Lot 014) is within an NC-2 (Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Use District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (Appellants: Gordon Thrupp, Robin Mackey, Suzanne Landucci, Donna Roberts, Caroline Peel and Bloum CardenasCONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071071 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the 317 Cortland Street ProjectMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 317 Cortland Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071072 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 317 Cortland Street ProjectMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 317 Cortland Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071073 1 Preparation of findings related to the 317 Cortland Street ProjectMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 317 Cortland Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071031 1 Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary BoulevardHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17448 dated June 14, 2007, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C, subject to certain conditions, to allow the establishment of a Formula Retail Use (dba Starbucks, retail coffee store), with approximately 750 square feet in floor area in a vacant commercial space located in a recently approved auto service and repair shop (dba”Service Center for San Francisco Toyota”), a one-story commercial building. The project site is located in an NC-3 (Moderate Scale) Neighborhood Commercial District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District on property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, Lot 050 on Assessor’s Block 1540. (Appellant: Jesse Fink, Clement Street Merchant Association.)HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
071032 1 Approving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary BoulevardMotionKilledMotion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17448, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C on a property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
071033 1 Disapproving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary BoulevardMotionPassedMotion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17448, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C on a property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071034 1 Preparation of findings related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary BoulevardMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C on a property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, for action by the Board at its next meeting.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071213 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Office of Special EventsMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to conduct research into the need for and feasibility of a dedicated and separately funded Office of Special Events in San Francisco. Specifically, whether the activities currently engaged in by such City departments as the Entertainment Commission, Office of Protocol, Mayor's Special Events Staff, San Francisco Police Department, Recreation and Parks Department, Port of San Francisco, and others might be effectively consolidated into and/or overseen by an office comparable to the Special Events Offices in Chicago, Boston, New York City, Houston, and others.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071198 1 Grant to support Laguna Honda Hospital's Activity Therapy DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant for $35,000, from the James Irvine Foundation, the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, and the Flora Hewlett Foundation, through the Creative Work Fund, and to enter into a subcontract with artist Helena Keeffe; for the period of September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071199 1 Grant of State Funds - Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $217,970 in State grant funds from the California Air Resources Board for the purchase of low-polluting construction equipment.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071232 1 Seeking a permanent halt to the Blue Angels air show over San FranciscoResolutionFiledResolution seeking a permanent halt to the annual Blue Angels air show over the City of San Francisco.REFERRED  Action details Not available
071279 1 Commending Teodoro C. IldefonzoResolutionPassedResolution commending Teodoro C. Ildefonzo on his 100th birthday and declaring September 11, 2007 “Teodoro C. Ildefonzo” day in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071290 1 Filing of Mass Mailings Paid for with Independent ExpendituresOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending Section 1.161 and repealing Section 1.162 to require persons making independent expenditures to pay for mass mailings that support or oppose candidates for City elective office to file those mailings and itemizations of costs with the Ethics Commission, and renumbering Section 1.162.5.   Action details Not available
071291 1 Height Limits: Exemption in C-3-G Zoning DistrictOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending subsection 260(b) by adding subsection 260(b)(1)(A)(i) to allow mechanical equipment and screening changes that do not exceed three additional feet in height and do not contain new occupiable floor space in any C-3-G Zoning District; and adopting findings.   Action details Not available
071292 1 Downtown Residential Zoning DistrictsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the Planning Code by repealing Section 825.1 and amending Planning Code Sections 135, 309.1, 318.3, 809, 825 and 827 to apply many of the provisions of Rincon Hill Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District to all Downtown Residential Districts and to add design requirements to enhance the pedestrian environment.   Action details Not available
071293 1 Delegate authority to execute Solar Plant Generating Facility Interconnection AgreementsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Generating Facility Interconnection Agreement (GFIA), and Export Addendum, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for solar projects on City property without seeking prior Board of Supervisors' authorization pursuant to Charter Section 9.118 for each GFIA, subject to limitations on the terms of the GFIA.   Action details Not available
071294 1 Climate change goals and action planOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Environment Code by adding Chapter 9, Sections 900 through 908, to establish City greenhouse gas emissions targets and departmental action plans, to authorize the Department of the Environment to coordinate efforts to meet these targets, and to make environmental findings.   Action details Not available
071296 1 Appropriating $100,000 of General Fund Reserve to General City Responsibility for Hurricane Relief in NicaraguaOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $100,000 from the General Fund Reserve to General City Responsibility for hurricane relief in Nicaragua for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
071299 1 Updating a statutory reference in provision regarding settlement of minors' claimsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 10.22-1, to update a statutory reference in a Code provision regarding the settlement of claims made against the City by minors.   Action details Not available
071300 1 Approving Agreement with Northern California Joint Pole AssociationOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Northern California Joint Pole Association for a term potentially in excess of ten years and indemnifying the Northern California Joint Pole Association and its members from certain third-party claims for personal injury or property damage, and waiving certain requirements of the San Francisco Administrative Code with respect to the agreement.   Action details Not available
071301 1 Changing local building standards related to elevators for specified high-rise structuresOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Fire Code by amending Section 9001.1.4 to exempt certain high-rise structures having a fire-safe elevator from requirements for a self-contained breathing air replenishment system; amending the San Francisco Fire Code by adding Section 9001.15 to change local building standards to require that certain high-rise structures include an elevator safe for Fire Department use under fire conditions; making findings as to local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
071232 1 Seeking a permanent halt to the Blue Angels air show over San FranciscoResolutionFiledResolution seeking a permanent halt to the annual Blue Angels air show over the City of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
071258 1 Urging the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District to Oppose the Golden Gate Bridge Partnership ProgramResolutionKilledResolution urging the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board of Directors to Oppose the Golden Gate Bridge Partnership Program which would allow for the continued degradation of our public spaces by sanctioning, among other things, the placement of corporate logos on way-finding signage, posters, kiosks, and displays on Golden Gate Bridge property.   Action details Not available
071279 1 Commending Teodoro C. IldefonzoResolutionPassedResolution commending Teodoro C. Ildefonzo on his 100th birthday and declaring September 11, 2007 “Teodoro C. Ildefonzo” day in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
071289 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Alhambra Street and Mallorca Way, stopping Alhambra Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP.   Action details Not available
071295 1 Solar Power Projects Long Term Interconnection AgreementsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission General Manager to enter into long term interconnection agreements for photovoltaic power plants projects on City buildings, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118.   Action details Not available
071297 1 Grant funds to support comprehensive drug court implementationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $287,177 from the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (DADP) to plan and implement a dependency drug court that works across city departments; for the period of July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.   Action details Not available
071298 1 Approval of Modification No. 6 to Lease and Use Agreement L-82-0134 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. at San Francisco International AirportResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the execution of Modification No. 6 to the Lease and Use Agreement L-82-0134 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., to realign terminal space in Terminal 1 of San Francisco International Airport.   Action details Not available
071303 1 CalHome ApplicationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing to accept and expend $1,000,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development and to execute any related documents necessary to participate in the CalHome Program.   Action details Not available
071304 1 Accept-Expend Federal/State Pass Through Grant - Department of Public LibraryResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $13,398 from the California State Library as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for reimbursing tuition expenses of library employees pursuing a degree or certificate in library science at an institution of higher education.   Action details Not available
071305 1 Declaring October 11, 2007 as Eleanor Roosevelt DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring October 11, 2007 as Eleanor Roosevelt Day and commending her for her contributions to women’s and human rights.   Action details Not available
071306 1 Supporting the medical practice of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Study programsResolutionPassedResolution supporting the medical practice of acupuncture and the National Oriental Medicine Accreditation Agency and the creation of Doctor of Oriental Medicine Study programs in the California State university System and University of California medical System.   Action details Not available
071307 1 Iraq MoratoriumResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the Iraq Moratorium's demands to stop the war and bring the troops home.   Action details Not available
071308 1 Declaring September 2007 as Reentry MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring the month of September 2007 as Reentry month in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
071309 1 Commending the Brotherhood Way Interfaith and Residential CommunityResolutionPassedResolution commending the Brotherhood Way Interfaith and Residential Community for their annual Vigil Service of Remembrance for Victims of War and Terrorism.   Action details Not available
071310 1 Approval of Addendum to Port Lease for Living Classroom at Heron's Head ParkResolutionPassedResolution approving an Addendum to Lease No. 13816 with Literacy for Environmental Justice for Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of a Living Classroom Building at Heron’s Head Park.   Action details Not available
071311 1 Java House Café, LLC LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving Port Commission Lease No. 14100 with Java House, LLC, a lease with a fifteen (15) year term for certain real property located at Pier 40½ in the City and County of San Francisco at rents starting at the higher of $2,045.00 per month or 7.5% of tenant's gross revenues.   Action details Not available
071313 1 Lights Out San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution to support extinguishing all non-essential lighting in all city government buildings, public schools and public landmarks for the hour between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM on October 20, 2007 to conserve energy as part of the city-wide energy conservation event: Lights Out San Francisco, and establishing October 20, 2007 as Lights Out San Francisco Day.   Action details Not available
071282 1 St. Luke's HospitalHearingFiledHearing to seek information regarding St. Luke's Hospital and the California Pacific Medical Center's plans regarding same and the impact of those plans on San Francisco's health care infrastructure. The hearing will also explore in detail the future of St. Luke's and any plans to eliminate or reorganize services either prior to or upon the completion of the proposed Cathedral Hill location. In addition, the hearing will examine how potential changes to the services provided at St. Luke's will impact the residents of south of Market Street and whether there are any plans to ensure that St. Luke's is in compliance with the California Seismic Safety Act.   Action details Not available
071283 1 Tax on Transient Occupancy of Hotel Rooms - "Permanent Resident Exemption" - Regulation No. 1.504.2HearingFiledHearing on the Tax on Transient Occupancy of Hotel Rooms - "Permanent Resident Exemption" - Regulation No. 1.504.2. The hearing will explore the unintended consequences of this decision, including the loss of revenue to the City when the airlines inevitably move their crews to another location in the Bay Area where room rates are more competitive.   Action details Not available
071284 1 Implementation of AB 2745HearingFiledHearing on the implementation of AB 2745.   Action details Not available
071285 1 Implementation and Enforcement of Gang InjunctionsHearingFiledHearing on changes to San Francisco Police Department policy related to the implementation and enforcement of the gang injunction. How has deployment changed as a result of the injunction? How did individuals get placed on the gang injunction list? How many adult individuals with only juvenile convictions have been placed on the gang injunction list? How do individuals get off the injunction list?   Action details Not available
071286 1 Status of the November 2007 electionHearingFiledHearing on the status of the November 2007 election.   Action details Not available
071287 1 Police District Station Boundaries and Foot PatrolsHearingFiledHearing to gather initial public input regarding the review of police district station boundaries and the foot patrol pilot program evaluation.   Action details Not available
071288 1 Oceanview Recreation CenterHearingFiledHearing to discuss the construction delays for the new Oceanview Recreation Center with the Recreation and Park Department. The Department shall provide the following information: 1) The status of the project including the causes of construction delays. 2) A breakdown of all additional costs the department has incurred as a result of these delays. 3) The amount of liquidated damages that can be charged against the contractor pursuant to the construction contract. 4) How the Department plans on using the funds collected from the contractor. Also requesting that the Controller's Office investigate this issue and report back on the liquidated damages which the City can charge the developer and whether there are any legal restraints on the use of those funds.   Action details Not available
071302 1 Amending the Board's Rules to require a Supervisor request an item be heard at committee prior to calling it to be heard at the Full BoardMotionPassedMotion amending Rule 5.31 to the Board of Supervisors' Rules of Order, to require a Supervisor request a hearing at a Committee of the Board before calling an item to be heard before the full Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
071312 1 Confirmation of Human Resources DirectorMotionPassedMotion confirming appointment of Micki Callahan as Human Resources Director.   Action details Not available
071237 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Pacific Bell Telephone CompanyOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pacific Bell Telephone Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $94,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on October 25, 2006 in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. 457-327; entitled Pacific Bell Telephone Company v. City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
071233 1 Penalty for Removing Chalk MarksOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 21 and 132 to impose a penalty for removing chalk marks of one hundred ($100) dollars for any violation and to make minor changes to clarify the parking estriction.Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 21 and 132 to impose a penalty for removing chalk marks of one hundred ($100) dollars for any violation and to make minor changes to clarify the parking restriction.   Action details Not available
071238 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Jane Martin, et al. (Order Sons of Italy) v. CCSFOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by Order Sons of Italy in America Grand Lodge of the Golden West Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 31, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 436930; entitled Jane Martin, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
071239 1 San Francisco Traffic Code RevisionsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance repealing San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.14, 3.14.1, 7, 109, and 200, in their entirety, to eliminate definitions that conflict with or duplicate state law, and amending Section 3.16 to substitute the "Municipal Transportation Agency" for the "Department of Public Works."   Action details Not available
071246 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Theodore Tarver, Jr. (Kathryn Cox) v. CCSFOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of an award of attorney's fees to attorney Kathryn Cox for $162,941 against the City and County of San Francisco; the underlying lawsuit was filed on July 19, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 410499 entitled Theodore Tarver, Jr. v. City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
071252 1 Settlement of City's Lawsuit Against Aquila, Inc. and Aquila Merchant Services, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against defendant Sempra Energy and other companies; the lawsuit entitled City and County of San Francisco v. Sempra Energy, et al. (JCCP No. 4221-00023) was filed on June 8, 2004, and has been coordinated as Natural Gas Anti-Trust Cases I, II, III & IV in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego (JCCP Nos. 4221, 4224, 4226, and 4228); the settlement provides $1,500,000 from defendants Aquila, Inc. and Aquila Merchant Services, Inc. to the City and County of San Francisco and the other plaintiffs, which will be used to prosecute the cases against the remaining defendants.   Action details Not available
071253 1 Settlement of City's Lawsuit Against Enserco Energy, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against defendant Sempra Energy and other companies; the lawsuit entitled City and County of San Francisco v. Sempra Energy, et al. (JCCP No. 4221-00023) was filed on June 8, 2004, and has been coordinated as Natural Gas Anti-Trust Cases I, II, III & IV in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego (JCCP Nos. 4221, 4224, 4226, and 4228); the settlement provides $750,000 from defendant Enserco Energy, Inc. to the City and County of San Francisco and the other plaintiffs, which will be used to prosecute the cases against the remaining defendants.   Action details Not available
071256 1 Settlement of City Claim Against PG&EOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the settlement of a claim asserted by the City and County of San Francisco against Pacific Gas & Electric Company in the bankruptcy proceeding entitled In Re Pacific Gas & Electric Company, United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 01-30923-DM.   Action details Not available
071257 1 San Francisco Fire CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2007 California Fire Code and portions of the 2006 International Fire Code together with San Francisco amendments; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco’s amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
071197 1 Department of Public Works - Bayview Transportation Improvement Project Fiscal FeasibilityResolutionFiledResolution adopting findings that the Bayview Transportation Improvement Project is fiscally feasible and responsible under Administrative Code Chapter 29.   Action details Not available
071234 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS ESTABLISH 25th Street and Minnesota Street, stopping Minnesota Street, making this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP; Hampshire at 17th Street, stopping Hampshire Street, the stem of this T-intersection; Cesar Chavez Street at Castro Street, stopping Cesar Chavez Street, making this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP; Edna Street at Joost Avenue, stopping Edna Street, the stem of this T-intersection; Ankeny Street and Ordway Way, stopping Ankeny Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and, Hudson Avenue at Cashmere Street, stopping Hudson Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP.   Action details Not available
071235 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. NO LEFT TURN, 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Masonic Avenue, northbound and southbound, at Turk Street (extending turn restriction time from 6 PM to 7 PM). NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH 13th Street at Harrison Street, eastbound   Action details Not available
071236 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ESTABLISH 10th Street, west side, between Bryant Street and Division Street. PARKING METER AREA NO. 2 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA NO. 2 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH 11th Street, both sides, between Market and Mission Streets. PARKING METERS (AREA 3, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Clay Street, south side, from 106 feet west of Webster Street to 73 feet east of Fillmore Street. ANGLE (45-DEGREE) PARKING - RESCIND 20th Avenue, east side, from Ortega Street to 144 feet southerly. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Y" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 10 PM, EVERYDAY) - ESTABLISH Colin P. Kelly Jr. Street, east side, between Brannan Street and Townsend Street, adding 2 Townsend Street to Residential Permit Parking Area Y. 2 HOUR SIGNED PARKING TIME LIMIT - RESCIND PARKING METERS (AREA 1, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MO   Action details Not available
071245 1 Authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to amend its contract with En Pointe to exceed $31 million and its contract with Xtech to exceed $37 millionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into the Sixth Amendment between the City and En Pointe (part of the Computer Store procurement vehicles), to increase the contract amount to $35 million, and to enter into the Eighth Amendment between the City and Xtech (also part of the Computer Store procurement vehicle), to increase the contract amount to $51 million.   Action details Not available
071254 1 Landmark Tree Designation of Coast Live Oak tree at 4124 - 23rd StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating the Coast Live Oak tree at 4124 23rd Street (Assessor's Block 2803, Lot 3) as a landmark tree pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810, making findings supporting the designation, and requesting official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation.   Action details Not available
071255 1 Authorizing the Teeter Tax Losses Reserve Fund to be governed by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4703 for fiscal year 2006-2007 and thereafterResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Teeter Tax Losses Reserve Fund to be governed by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4703 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 and thereafter.   Action details Not available
071262 1 Study of HIV transmission behavior in HIV-positive menResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $37,906 with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, to participate in a study to examine decisions to have high transmission-risk sex; study the efficacy of a prevention counseling intervention; and determine whether future episodes of unprotected sex are reduced, for the period of September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007.   Action details Not available