Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/30/2007 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
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071326 1 Public Employment - Department of Public HealthOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 175-07 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2007-2008) reflecting the addition of 34.95 positions in the Department of Public Health pursuant to Ordinance 162-07 (Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union Local 790 Staff and Per Diem Nurses) and Ordinance 164-07 (Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Freight Checkers, Clerical Employees and Helpers Local 856 Supervising Registered Nurses Unit 11.B) using funding from the Salaries and Benefits Reserve as appropriated in Ordinance 174-07 (Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071329 2 Amending and Repealing Cash Revolving Funds and Cash Revolving AccountsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending and repealing various sections of Article XV, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), which established cash revolving funds and cash revolving accounts for the City and County of San Francisco departments.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070851 2 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
070738 1 Planning - Inner Clement Street Neighborhood Commercial District - full-service restaurants and barsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Sections 716.1, 716.41, and 716.42 of the Inner Clement Street Neighborhood Commercial District to provide for a limited number of new full-service restaurants and new wine and beer bar uses that satisfy specific requirements and obtain conditional use authorization, 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
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.ADOPTEDPass 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, eastboundADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071324 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. NO LEFT TURN, 7 AM TO 7 PM, EVERYDAY EXCEPT BUSES AND TAXIS - ESTABLISH 5th Street, southbound, at Mission Street.ADOPTEDPass 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, MOADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071323 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS – ESTABLISH 20th Avenue and Moraga Street, stopping 20th Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Pacheco Street at 41st Avenue, stopping the stem of this currently uncontrolled T-intersection; Both ends of Dormitory Road at Northridge Road/Jerrold Avenue and at Kiska Road/Kirkwood Avenue, stopping the stem of these currently uncontrolled T-intersections.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071325 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 1550 - 1562 22nd Street (includes these addresses to be eligible for Area "X" permits, but no signs will be posted on the street). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "R" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Ivy Street, both sides, between Buchanan and Webster Streets (signs will only be posted on the north side because of NPAT on the south side), and; Webster Street, east side, between Ivy and Grove Streets. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Laurel Street, east side, between California Street and Mayfair Drive. NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND Linden Street, north side, from 82 feet to 101 feet west of Gough Street. COMPACT VEHICLES ONLY - ESTABLISH Linden Street, north side, from 82 feet to 101 feet west of Gough Street. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Linden Street, south side, from 40 feet to 136 feet west of Gough SADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071374 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ)ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), FY2007 Weed and Seed Program for the purpose of supporting activities to prevent, control and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity in the designated Weed and Seed area in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071411 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Robert Kellogg, Jr.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Robert Kellogg, Jr., against the City and County of San Francisco and Philip J. Welsh for $150,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 6, 2006 in San Francisco Superior, Case No. 446-493; entitled Robert Kellogg, Jr. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071412 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Mitchell Engineering/J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mitchell Engineering/J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $775,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 6, 2005 in San Joaquin County Superior Court, Case No. CV 026863; entitled Mitchell Engineering/J/ Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc., et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071384 1 Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - PG&EResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Pacific Gas & Electric against San Francisco for $238,594; claim was filed on June 19, 2007.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070961 4 Recreation and Park Commission--Authorization to Modify Golf Course Hours and Fees; Creation of Golf Course Task ForceOrdinanceFiledOrdinance adding Section 12.46 to Article 12 of the San Francisco Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Commission to modify golf course hours and fees; and to create a Golf Course Task Force that will evaluate measures to reduce General Fund support for operation and maintenance of golf courses, and explore alternative revenue sources.RE-REFERREDPass 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.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
071385 2 Authorizing the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services to amend an agreement with CA, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement from ten years to twelve years and five months with an additional option period for two one year periodsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services ("DTIS") to retroactively enter into the Second Amendment of an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco ("City") and CA, Inc. ("CA") to extend term of the agreement to twelve years and five months with an additional option period for two additional one-year periods.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071395 1 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Bishop Swing Community HouseResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,942,066 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project to be known as Bishop Swing Community House; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a construction loan agreement; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and related matters.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071401 1 Support Goals for Federal Funding-Community Development Block GrantResolutionPassedResolution supporting Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan Goals.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071402 1 Expend Federal Funding - Community Development Block GrantResolutionPassedResolution approving the expenditure of $137,728 of Community Development Block Grant funding.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071435 1 Authorizing the Director of Public Works or his or her designee to request Cooperative Work Agreements from the California Department of Finance to extend the expiration dates for Federal and State transportation grants expiring on June 30, 2008ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Public Works or his or her designee to request Cooperative Work Agreements from the California Department of Finance to extend the expiration dates for Federal and State transportation grants expiring on June 30, 2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071257 2 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071274 1 San Francisco Building CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the San Francisco Building Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Building Code consisting of the 2007 California Building Code, which is based upon the 2006 International Building Code, together with the 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 and findings to the California Building Standards Commission; and making environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071275 1 San Francisco Electrical CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the San Francisco Electrical Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Electrical Code consisting of the 2007 California Electrical Code, which is based upon the 2005 National Electrical Code, together with the 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 and findings to the California Building Standards Commission; and making environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071276 1 San Francisco Housing CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the San Francisco Housing Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Housing Code to conform to the new numbering system of the 2007 California Building Code and to re-enact San Francisco's local amendments to the State Housing Code with minor changes; 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 making environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071277 1 San Francisco Mechanical CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the San Francisco Mechanical Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Mechanical Code consisting of the 2007 California Mechanical Code, which is based upon the 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code, together with the 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 and findings to the California Building Standards Commission; and making environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071278 1 San Francisco Plumbing CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing the San Francisco Plumbing Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Plumbing Code consisting of the 2007 California Plumbing Code, which is based upon the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, together with the 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 and findings to the California Building Standards Commission; and making environmental findings.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071015 2 Rescind One Hour Meters and Establish Two Hour Meters on 1900 Polk StreetResolutionPassedResolution rescinding one hour meters and establishing two hour meters on the 1900 Block of Polk Street. PARKING METER AREA 3, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 1-HOUR PARKING - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA 3, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 2-HOUR PARKING - ESTABLISH 1900 block of Polk Street, both sides, between Jackson and Pacific Streets.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071409 1 Street Artist Winter Holiday SpacesResolutionPassedResolution approving temporary selling spaces in the Downtown area and at Harvey Milk Plaza for street artists certified by the Arts Commission, City and County of San Francisco, for the winter holiday season, 2007, beginning on November 15, 2007 and ending on January 15, 2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070410 2 San Francisco Bonding ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 30 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to add Article II thereto to create the San Francisco Bonding Program and to authorize the City to purchase bonds for employers who agree to hire hard-to-place employees.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
070410 3 San Francisco Bonding ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 30 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to add Article II thereto to create the San Francisco Bonding Program and to authorize the City to purchase bonds for employers who agree to hire hard-to-place employees.CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
070946 3 Amending the Rules of Order Governing the Board of SupervisorsMotionFailedMotion to amend the Rules of Order Governing the Board of Supervisors.APPROVEDFail 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
070910 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 3424 Jackson StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated May 31, 2007 (Case No. 2005.1134E), exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption Class 1, [State Guidelines, Section 15301(e)(1)]. The proposal would construct an addition of approximately 780 square feet (sq ft) of new space, room repartitions, removal of a rear fire escape, and addition of a new rear egress staircase and three decks to a 6,510-sq ft, 35-foot-high, four-story, single-family dwelling constructed circa 1921. The proposed alterations would result in a building approximately 7,289 sq ft and 35 feet high with enlarged ground, first, second, and third floors to the rear (about 487 sq ft of additional space), and enlarged fourth floor toward the front of the building (an expansion of 292 sq ft). The site is a rectangular 4,469-sq ft parcel (Assessor's Block 0971; Lot 003B). The project site, located in the Presidio Heights neighborhood is zoned RH-1 (Residential, House - One Family) and is within a 40-X height and bulk district. (Appellant: Howard N. ElCONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070911 1 Affirming the Categorical Exemption issued for the 3424 Jackson Street projectMotionKilledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 3424 Jackson Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070912 1 Disapproving the Categorical Exemption issued for the 3424 Jackson Street projectMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 3424 Jackson Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070913 1 Preparation of findings related to the 3424 Jackson Street projectMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 3424 Jackson Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071439 1 Confirmation of Director of Office of Citizen ComplaintsMotionPassedMotion confirming appointment of Joyce Hicks as Director of the Office of Citizen Complaints.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071424 1 Accept-expend State Grant Funds available under the California Cultural and Historical Endowment to fund the Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda Restoration ProjectResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,451,250 for the restoration of the Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda , under Proposition 40 California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 administered by the California State Library, California Cultural and Historical Endowment.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
070617 3 Zoning - modifying the definition of liquor store to remove prohibitions on grocery stores and similar usesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Sections 790.55, 790.102, 249.5, 781.8, 781.9, 782, 783, and 784 to remove grocery stores and other similar uses from prohibitions placed on the establishment of liquor stores in certain districts; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071058 3 Support for development of City-controlled electric generation projectResolutionPassedResolution supporting the Combustion Turbine projects proposed by the Public Utilities Commission for the development of a City-controlled combustion turbine project to promote the goals of the City's Electricity Resource Plan, and endorsing the description of the transaction for the projects.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
071058 4 Support for development of City-controlled electric generation projectResolutionPassedResolution supporting the Combustion Turbine projects proposed by the Public Utilities Commission for the development of a City-controlled combustion turbine project to promote the goals of the City's Electricity Resource Plan, and endorsing the description of the transaction for the projects.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
071450 2 Urging the Attorney General to clarify how Penal Code 3003 and the transient provision in Penal Code Section 290 apply to Jessica's Law (Proposition 83)ResolutionPassedResolution urging the Attorney General to clarify how Penal Code 3003 and the transient provision of Penal Code 290 apply to Jessica's Law (Proposition 83).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071472 1 Declaring November 14, 2007 as World Diabetes Day in the City and County of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution declaring November 14, 2007 as World Diabetes Day in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071473 1 Accept and expend gift in the amount of $50,000ResolutionPassedResolution retroactively accepting and expending a gift in the amount of $50,000 from the San Francisco Parks Trust.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071474 1 Accept and expend gift in the amount of $25,000ResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending an estate bequest gift of $25,000 from the estate of Dr. Dorothee Haken to the Recreation and Park Department for the San Francisco Botanical Garden.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071475 1 Landmark designation nomination for tree located in Bernal Heights Natural AreaResolutionPassedResolution of intent initiating the nomination of the Blue Elderberry Tree (Sambucus mexicana) located at Folsom Street and Bernal Heights Boulevard in Bernal Heights Natural Area (Assessor’s Block 5548, Lot 002) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging temporary designation pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071476 1 Landmark designation nomination for tree located at 3555 Cesar Chavez StreetResolutionPassedResolution of intent initiating the nomination of the Moreton Bay Fig tree (Ficus macrophylla) located at 3555 Cesar Chavez Street (Assessor’s Block 6575, Lot 002) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging temporary designation pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071477 1 Landmark designation nomination for two trees located at 500 Cortland Street in front of Bernal Heights LibraryResolutionPassedResolution of intent initiating the nomination of two Flowering Ash trees (Fraxinus ornus) located at 500 Cortland Street, in front of Bernal Heights Library (Assessor’s Bock 5707, Lot 027) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging temporary designation pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071478 1 Catholic Charities CYOResolutionPassedResolution commending Catholic Charities CYO for 100 Years of Service.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071479 1 Urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to continue to support and immediately schedule a vote on HR 106, which reaffirms the proper recognition of the Armenian genocideResolutionPassedResolution urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to continue to support and immediately schedule a vote on House Resolution 106, which reaffirms the U.S. record of the Armenian Genocide.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071456 1 Final Map - 4501 Irving StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 2532, a 9 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 4501 Irving Street being a subdivision of Lot 052 in Assessors Block No. 1801 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. ..Version Version ..Comment (DPW Order No. 177,196; District 4)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071457 1 Final Map - 1521 Sutter StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 4083, a 28 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 1521 Sutter Street being a subdivision of Lot 020 in Assessors Block No. 0688 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. ..Version Version ..Comment (DPW Order 177,184; District 2)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071484 1 Honoring John Consiglieri for his exceptional Balboa High School football legacy and recognizing his lifetime dedication to community serviceResolutionPassedResolution honoring John Consiglieri for his exceptional Balboa High School football legacy and recognizing his lifetime dedication to community service.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071490 1 Appropriating $525,000 of General Fund Reserve for partial year funding of the SF Promise program to Children, Youth and Their Families for Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinanceFiledOrdinance appropriating $525,000 of General Fund Reserve to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for partial year funding of the SF Promise program, which would guarantee a spot at San Francisco State University and provide college readiness activities for all 6th grade public school students in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
070134 1 Golden Gate Park-Authorization to Construct Skate ParkOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and authorizing the creation of a skate park in the block of Waller Street in Golden Gate Park, between Stanyan Street and Kezar Drive, pursuant to Charter Section 4.113.   Action details Not available
071428 2 Appropriating $5,000,000 of General Fund Reserve for Supportive Housing Projects for people who are homeless or at risk or homeless for Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinanceFiledOrdinance appropriating $5,000,000 of General Fund Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing for supportive housing for persons, including but not limited to 18-24 year old youths exiting systems of care, who are extremely low income, currently homeless or at risk of homelessness living in shelters, or in tenuous living situations, for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and reserving the funds pending review of expenditure plans by the Budget and Finance Committee.   Action details Not available
070489 2 Closing specified streets in Golden Gate Park on SaturdaysOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 6.13 of the San Francisco Park Code to prohibit motor vehicle traffic on Saturdays in Golden Gate Park on John F. Kennedy Drive between Transverse Drive and the western side of Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive and Stow Lake Drive between Stow Lake Drive East and John F. Kennedy Drive from the first Saturday in April to the last Saturday in September; requesting development of an improvement plan for Middle Drive West between Transverse Drive and Metson Road; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
071464 2 Zoning - Ordinance creating the Excelsior Alcohol Restricted Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 785 to create an Excelsior Alcohol Restricted Use District prohibiting new off-sale liquor establishments and providing for a five-year sunset provision; amending Sectional Maps SU 11 and SU 12 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the boundaries of the Excelsior Alcohol Restricted Use District, which generally consist of the blocks and lots fronting both sides of Mission Street from Silver Avenue to the Daly City border; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.   Action details Not available
071484 1 Honoring John Consiglieri for his exceptional Balboa High School football legacy and recognizing his lifetime dedication to community serviceResolutionPassedResolution honoring John Consiglieri for his exceptional Balboa High School football legacy and recognizing his lifetime dedication to community service.   Action details Not available
071489 1 Opposing closure of St. Luke's HospitalResolutionPassedResolution opposing the plans of Sutter Health to cease operations at St. Luke’s Hospital, requesting City Departments to identify pending applications sought in furtherance of such closure and report such applications; and requesting the City Attorney to investigate the actions taken by Sutter Health and initiate proceedings, if warranted, under relevant statutes.   Action details Not available
071491 1 To allow San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) to accept and expend the California Volunteers - Office of the Governor's Grant for Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) programsResolutionPassedResolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $75,095 from the California Volunteers – Office of the Governor for the period of April 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008 to support the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) in the development and sharing of innovative, promising, and best practices in Citizen Preparedness and Participation that address all volunteers in all phases in emergency management.   Action details Not available
071500 1 Congratulating Rabbi Doug Kahn in honor of 25 years of service with the Jewish Community Relations CouncilResolutionPassedResolution congratulating Rabbi Doug Kahn in honor of his 25 years of service with the Jewish Community Relations Council.   Action details Not available
071501 1 Opposing the Social Security Administration's "No-Match" LettersResolutionPassedResolution opposing the Social Security Administration’s “No Match” letters which compel employers to take corrective action against workers whose names do not match their proffered Social Security numbers.   Action details Not available
071502 1 Opposing the Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA) if gender protection is not includedResolutionPassedResolution opposing the Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA) if it does not include protections for gender identity, calling on elected leaders to introduce ENDA legislation with gender identity protections and calling on elected leaders to protect the rights of the LGBT community.   Action details Not available
071503 1 Aer LingusResolutionPassedResolution commending the San Francisco – Cork City Sister City Committee for its work bringing Aer Lingus to SFO and commemorating October 28, 2007 as the inaugural date for direct service between San Francisco and Ireland.   Action details Not available
071504 1 Accept-Expend Grant Funds - Recreation and Parks Department - $75,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $75,000 for the Golden Gate Park Spreckels Temple of Music Restoration awarded by the American Express Partners in Preservation Grant Program administered by the National Trust for Historical Preservation.   Action details Not available
071505 1 Urging Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to implement compassionate care programs to serve low and no income patientsResolutionPassedResolution urging Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to implement compassionate care programs to serve low and no income patients and provide receipts for medical services and consultation for patients to seek Medi-Cal reimbursement.   Action details Not available
071506 1 Urging President George W. Bush to allow the United States to join the group of nations that ratify and agree to be bound by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Person's with DisabilitiesResolutionPassedResolution urging President George W. Bush to sign the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and allow the United States to join the group of nations that have ratified and agreed to be bound by the Convention.   Action details Not available
070040 1 Department of Elections contract for new voting systemResolutionPassedResolution approving the award and execution of a $12.65 million four-year contract by the City and County of San Francisco, through its Department of Elections, to Sequoia Voting Systems, Inc., for the purchase of a new voting system and provision of associated voting services.   Action details Not available
071485 1 Alternatives to the Proposed Combustion Turbine ProjectHearingFiledHearing on Alternatives to the Proposed Combustion Turbine Project. How can energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable power be used to close the Potrero Power Plant?   Action details Not available
071486 1 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) waiversHearingFiledHearing on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) waivers. The hearing will investigate why and how to best utilize the waivers.   Action details Not available
071487 1 Tenderloin Housing Clinic's use of city funds for lobbying purposesHearingFiledHearing to consider the Tenderloin Housing Clinic's use of city funds for lobbying purposes. The hearing will explore the propriety of the Tenderloin Housing Clinic's large lobbying budget and whether it is appropriate to spend government grant money and contract payments meant to serve the poor on lobbying expenses. Specifically the hearing will examine why, according to the most recent available IRS filings, the Tenderloin Housing Clinic spent $1.5 million out of their budget last year for lobbying purposes and $3.5 million on lobbying efforts during the last four years. Finally, the hearing will also examine THC's contracts with the Department of Human Services and other city departments to ascertain whether city funds are being improperly spent.   Action details Not available
071499 1 Authorizing preparation of Proponent/Opponent ballot argument and rebuttal ballot argument for submittal to the voters at the February 8, 2008 ElectionMotionPassedMotion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot argument and rebuttal ballot argument for a bond measure approved by the Board of Supervisors for submittal to the voters at the February 8, 2008 Election.   Action details Not available
071458 1 Amendment to Contract for Electric ServicesOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the amendment between the City and County of San Francisco and the United States, through the Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration, for the performance of duties and obligations of a Scheduling Coordinator pursuant to the California Independent System Operator Tariff and for the delivery of low cost electric power to Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 041351; and approving the City indemnifying and holding the United States harmless against claims arising from the activities of the City under the contract, and waiving the requirement of Section 21.19 of the San Francisco Administrative Code which requires that a City contract contain a statement of guaranteed maximum costs, and waiving the requirement of Section 21.35 of the San Francisco Administrative Code which requires that every contract contain a statement regarding liability of claimants for submitting false claims.   Action details Not available
071459 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pacific Gas & Electric ("PG&E") against the City and County of San Francisco for $10,000; the lawsuit entitled Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. City and County of San Francisco, et al., Case No. RG-05-246128, was filed on December 9, 2005 in Alameda County Superior Court; other material terms of said settlement are set forth in the Stipulated Judgment and Final Order of Condemnation (and exhibits thereto), contained in Board of Supervisors File No. 071459.   Action details Not available
071460 1 Easement Modification and Relocation Agreement - University of California Parnassus Heights CampusResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of an Easement Modification and Relocation Agreement between The Regents of the University of California (“University”) and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Public Utilities Commission (collectively referred to hereafter as the “City”), authorizing the City’s acceptance of a Modified and Restated Grant of Easement and Agreement For Expanded Storage Tank Easement, the City's quitclaim of the Existing Storage Tank Easement to the University, the City’s acceptance of a Grant of Easement and Agreement For New Pump Station Easement and the City’s quitclaim of the Existing Pump Station Easement to the University following completion of the Project; adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and adopting environmental findings.   Action details Not available
071461 1 Approval of Lease No. GS-09B-02006 with the United States of America at San Francisco International AirportResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the execution of Lease No. GS-09B-02006 with the United States of America for office space to be occupied by the Transportation Security Administration, a Federal agency, in the International Terminal of San Francisco International Airport.   Action details Not available
071462 1 Request authorization by the Board to adopt the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for Fiscal Year 2007-08ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing adoption of the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents (CHIP) funds for Fiscal Year 2007-08 and that the President or duly authorized representative of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco can certify the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of CHIP funds for Fiscal Year 2007-08.   Action details Not available