Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/13/2007 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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071254 2 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071343 2 Street encroachment sensu sculpture as a gateway icon for Japantown on Webster StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance granting revocable permission to the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California to occupy a portion of the public right-of-way for the installation of a sensu sculpture on the median of Webster Street between Geary Boulevard and Post Street in the Japantown neighborhood; waiving right-of-way occupancy assessment fees; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071432 1 Street encroachment on Linden Street between Gough Street and Octavia BoulevardOrdinancePassedOrdinance granting revocable permission to 300 Linden LLC to occupy the public right-of-way to construct street encroachment improvements on a portion of Linden Street, an unaccepted public right-of-way, between Gough and Octavia Boulevard, including new landscaping, raised stamped and colored asphalt paving, ADA approved detectable warning material, raised planters and granite curbstones for seating; waiving right-of-way occupancy assessment fees; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071290 2 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071494 2 Appointment - Peak Oil Preparedness Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution appointing Jason Mark, Marya Stark and Patricia Gerber to the Peak Oil Preparedness Task Force, terms ending October 5, 2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071496 2 Appointment - Local Homeless Coordinating BoardResolutionPassedResolution appointing Laura Guzman, term ending October 21, 2009, to the Local Homeless Coordinating Board, residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071497 2 Appointment - Child Care Planning and Advisory CouncilResolutionPassedResolution appointing Natalie Brutto, term ending December 31, 2009, and Noushin Mofakham, term ending December 31, 2010, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council; residency requirement waived.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071532 1 Zoning - modifying the definition of liquor store to remove prohibitions on grocery stores and similar usesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Sections 790.55 to further define grocery stores.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070672 2 Initiative Petition Circulator Identification RequirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Municipal Elections Code by adding Section 335 to require initiative, recall and referendum petition circulators to display a badge disclosing whether they are volunteer or paid circulators and requiring circulators to disclose the name(s) of the proponents of the petition upon request.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071003 3 Consolidating the Public Campaign Financing Programs for Mayor and Board of SupervisorsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 1.104, 1.108, 1.130, 1.134, 1.134.5, 1.136, 1.138, 1.140, 1.142, 1.144, 1.146, 1.148, 1.150, 1.152, 1.154, 1.156 and 1.170 and repealing Sections 1.138.5, 1.140.5 and 1.144.5 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to combine the separate partial public financing programs for candidates for the Board of Supervisors and candidates for Mayor into one partial public financing program and raising the expenditure ceiling for candidates for the Board of Supervisors to $140,000.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071090 3 Regulation of False Political Telemarketing Through Persuasion PollsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding Section 1.160.5 to require that persons conducting or paying for telephonic persuasion polls must disclose information to call recipients during the telephone calls and must file disclosures with the San Francisco Ethics Commission.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
071369 3 Sweatfree Contracting Ordinance AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 12U.2, 12U.3, and 12U.9 of the Administrative Code, and adding Section 12U.9.5, to (1) provide a system for awarding contracts to a bidder or proposer most substantially in compliance, but not in full compliance, with the Sweatfree Contracting Ordinance, when no bids or proposals are in full compliance, but only where such awards would not increase the cost of the contract by more than fifteen percent; and (2) make other changes in the Sweatfree Contracting Ordinance, including relaxing the ban on mandatory overtime; referencing retirement benefits in calculation of wages; and relaxing the requirement for contractors' providing information as to amounts to be paid to subcontractors by providing that amounts be reported within a monetary range rather than as an exact dollar figure.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071465 2 Directing the controller transfer funds that were previously budgeted for the Office of the Legislative Analyst to the Budget AnalystResolutionPassedResolution directing the controller to transfer funds that were previously budgeted for the Office of the Legislative Analyst to the Budget Analyst for actuary services.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071466 1 Funding Agreement for 2007 Spare the Air CampaignResolutionPassedResolution approving the Funding Agreement between the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the City and County of San Francisco for the 2007 Spare the Air/Free Transit campaign.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071437 1 Appropriating $372,596 of Revenue from State Mandated Costs for Prisoner Boarding in the Sheriff's Department Retroactive to Fiscal Year 2006-07OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $372,596 of Revenue from State Mandated Costs for Prisoner Boarding in the Sheriff’s Department Retroactive to Fiscal Year 2006-07.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071438 1 Mortgage Revenue Bonds - Mason Street Supportive HousingResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (the “City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing (the “Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocations Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of qualified mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for Mason Street Supportive Housing; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the qualified mortgage revenue bonds; approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the issuance and sale of mortgage revenue bonds by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,00ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071386 1 Approving a contract with anticipated expenditures in excess of $10 millionResolutionMayors OfficeResolution approving an Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and S & S Trucking (Contractor) for hauling biosolids (sludge) and grit estimated to exceed $10 million, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b).ADOPTEDFail Action details Not available
071136 1 Recreation and Park Department - Camping, SleepingOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Park Code Section 3.12 to prohibit cooking, and to prohibit modification of park landscape to create a shelter; and amending Section 3.13 to prohibit sleeping in any park from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
070489 3 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
070671 2 Amending the Planning Code to Create the Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District and Making Related Zoning Map AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Planning Code Sections 249.5, 781.8, 781.9, 782, and 783 and adding Section 249.35 to the San Francisco Planning Code to create a noncontiguous Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District prohibiting new fringe financial services, as defined, with certain exceptions; amending San Francisco Planning Code Section 312 to require certain notice in Neighborhood Commercial Districts; amending San Francisco Planning Code Section 227 to add Fringe Financial Service Use to the Commercial District Zoning Control Table; amending San Francisco Planning Code Sections 702.4, 703.2 and 710 through 730 to add Fringe Financial Service Use to the Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning Control Tables; adding Section 790.111 and 890.113 to the San Francisco Planning Code to define a Fringe Financial Service Use; amending San Francisco Planning Code Sections 790.110, 790.112, 890.110, and 890.112 to require that use applications for Financial Services and Limited Financial Services include a copy of any state-issued license; amending San Francisco Planning Code SectPASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071056 3 Centralization of Workforce Development Efforts Under the Department of Economic and Workforce DevelopmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 30, Sections 30.1 through 30.8, to: 1) centralize the City's workforce development policy and oversight under the Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD), or successor department; 2) require the Director of Economic and Workforce Development to manage all general fund expenditures on workforce development, create City-wide workforce development policy, develop a Funding Allocation Plan for workforce development funds and annually report on workforce development policies to the Board of Supervisors; 3) require City departments to enter into Memoranda of Understanding with DEWD as a condition of administering workforce development dollars; 4) require the Mayor to submit the names of prospective appointees to the Local Work Force Investment Board to the Board of Supervisors for approval or to appoint two members of the Board of Supervisors to the Local Workforce Investment Board; 5) create a community advisory committee to the Local Workforce Investment Board; and, 6) require that the WorkfoPASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071265 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review for 2721 Pierce StreetHearingKilledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated April 19, 2007, Case No. 2006.1415D, (Building Permit Application No. 2006.07.03.5586) is exempt from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 Class 1]. The proposal consists of adding two windows on the facade, removing a rear sun porch and adding a two-story rear addition at 2721 Pierce Street, Lot 006 in Assessor's Block 0560. (Appellants: Susan Brandt-Hawley on behalf of Judge Carlos Bea and Louise Bea)CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071266 1 Affirming the Categorical Exemption issued for 2721 Pierce StreetMotionFiledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 2721 Pierce Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071267 1 Disapproving the Categorical Exemption issued for 2721 Pierce StreetMotionFiledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 2721 Pierce Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071268 1 Preparation of findings related to the 2721 Pierce Street ProjectMotionFiledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 2721 Pierce Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.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
071319 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 376 Eureka StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated May 2, 2007, Case No. 2005.0365E, exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption Class 1 [State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301(a) and (e)]. The project would expand an existing one-story-plus attic, 1,056-square-foot single-family dwelling and minor alterations to an accessory rear one-story-plus-attic, 300-square-foot cottage on an approximately 3,250-square-foot lot. The proposed expansion consists of a two-story, approximately 24-foot-high, 22-foot-deep addition to the rear of the dwelling, which would add approximately 1,020 square feet of habitable area. In addition, the project includes raising the dwelling by 2 feet and constructing an approximately 800-square-foot below-grade garage and basement area increasing the building height from 16-1/2 feet to 18-1/2 feet. The existing front set back of 11-1/2 feet would not change. In addition, the proposal would alter an accessory rear one-story-plus-attic, 300-square foot cottage by removing a kitchen. The project siteHEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
071320 1 Affirming the Categorical Exemption issued for the 376 Eureka Street ProjectMotionKilledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 376 Eureka Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
071321 1 Disapproving the Categorical Exemption issued for the 376 Eureka Street ProjectMotionPassedMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 376 Eureka Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071322 1 Preparation of findings related to the 376 Eureka 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 376 Eureka Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071333 3 Municipal Identification CardsOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding Section 95.2 to the San Francisco Administrative Code authorizing the County Clerk to issue municipal identification cards upon request to residents of the City and County of San Francisco.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071539 1 Authorizing the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to provide clerical, administrative and logistical assistance to the San Francisco Local Agency Formation CommissionResolutionFiledResolution authorizing the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to provide clerical, administrative and logistical assistance to the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission for the purpose of instituting its Advice and Monitoring Project with respect to CCA Program Implementation as requested by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and for the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to seek reimbursement from LAFCo therefor.REFERRED  Action details Not available
071554 1 Concurring in Proclamation of Local EmergencyMotionPassedMotion concurring in the November 13, 2007 Proclamation of a Local Emergency by the Mayor.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071561 1 Prohibiting Formula Retail in the Mission/Bernal Formula Retail Restricted Use SubdistrictOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 785 to establish the Mission/Bernal Formula Retail Restricted Use Subdistrict; amending Planning Code Section 703.3 to prohibit formula retail uses in the Mission/Bernal Formula Retail Restricted Use Subdistrict; amending Sectional Maps SU 07 and SU 11 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the boundaries of the Mission/Bernal Formula Retail Restricted Use Subdistrict; 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
071565 1 Extending the expiration of the legislation establishing the Back Streets Business Advisory Board to December 31, 2008OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 5.265, to retroactively extend the expiration of the legislation establishing the Back Streets Business Advisory Board to December 31, 2008.   Action details Not available
071568 1 Appropriating $250,000 Unappropriated Port Operating Fund Balance for Fuel Spill Clean-up Activities in the Port of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $250,000 of Unappropriated Fund Balance from the Port Operating Fund to fund fuel spill clean-up by commercial vessels under contract with the Port of San Francisco and under direction of the Cosco Busan Incident Command retroactive to November 10, 2007 in the Port of San Francisco Fiscal Year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
071464 3 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
071512 1 Juvenile Probation & Camps Funding Program Agreement-Juvenile Probation DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Juvenile Probation Department to participate in the Juvenile Probation & Camps Funding Program used to pay for direct services to children.   Action details Not available
071543 1 Local support for street resurfacing projects to be funded by FY 2007-08 Proposition 1B State Infrastructure Bond funds from the Local Streets and Roads AccountResolutionPassedResolution authorizing local support for the street resurfacing projects to be funded by FY 2007-08 Proposition 1B State Infrastructure Bond funds from the Local Streets and Roads Account.   Action details Not available
071562 1 Accept-Expend California Department of Parks and Recreation GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $36,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for restoration of the Portals of the Past monument in Golden Gate Park.   Action details Not available
071563 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - Sheriff's DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Department of the City and County of San Francisco to apply for, accept and expend $377,895 in funds from the Corrections Standards Authority for the standards and training of local corrections and probation officers programs; stipulating adherence to standards for recruitment and training established by the Corrections Standards Authority, waiving any indirect costs.   Action details Not available
071564 1 Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area C Interim ControlsResolutionPassedResolution adopting interim zoning controls for a period of eighteen (18) months in the area designated as "Area C" in the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Survey Area, an area generally bounded by Jennings Street, Hunters Point Boulevard, Innes Avenue, Earl Street and the San Francisco Bay to require a conditional use permit for all new construction, changes of use, alterations that expand the building envelop and demolitions, except for alterations of a lawfully existing use in the M-1, M-2 or NC-2 zones or the establishment of or a change of use on the ground floor of a principally permitted use in the NC-2 area; specifying criteria to be applied in the evaluation of a conditional use permit application, and adopting findings.   Action details Not available
071566 1 Approval of an additional 120 day extension for Planning Commission review in order to allow for a Recreation and Parks Commission Hearing and to complete an addendum to an associated environmental impact reportResolutionPassedResolution extending by an additional 120 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend Sectional Map 2 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to a date within two weeks of the environmental review hearing for the same action. The proposed Ordinance would specifically change the use classification of Block 1098, Lot 9, located at the northwest corner of Divisadero and O'Farrell Streets, from Small-scale Neighborhood Commercial (NC-2) District to Moderate-scale Neighborhood Commercial (NC-3) District; and making environmental findings and findings of consistence with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
071567 1 Urging the Recreation and Park Commission to enter a grant agreement with a non-profit to enable the organization to develop a long-term funding and operational plan for a community-based youth and teen arts program.ResolutionPassedResolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to enter a grant agreement with a community non-profit to enable the organization to develop a long-term funding and operational plan for a community-based youth and teen arts program in the Geneva Office Building.   Action details Not available
071569 1 Joanne Pang FoundationResolutionPassedResolution commending The Joanne Pang Foundation for its fundraising campaign to create the first Northern California Umbilical Cord Blood Bank.   Action details Not available
071570 1 Honoring Marcus GarveyResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Public Works to Honor Marcus Garvey by Renaming Eddy Street Between Laguna and Divisadero “Marcus Garvey Way” and Proclaiming August 17th Marcus Garvey Day in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
071571 1 Landmark Designation Nomination for Tree Located at 1245 Masonic AvenueResolutionPassedResolution of intent initiating the nomination of the Black Acacia Tree at 1245 Masonic Avenue for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging the temporary designation of such tree pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of this Resolution.   Action details Not available
071572 1 Urging the United States Senate to immediately ratify Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ShipsResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Senate to immediately ratify Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.   Action details Not available
071573 1 Urging the Federal Government to impose stricter regulations on international ship traffic and supporting the Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007ResolutionPassedResolution urging the Federal Government to impose stricter regulations on international ship traffic and supporting the Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007.   Action details Not available
071556 1 St. Luke's Hospital - Current Closures and Staffing ChangesHearingFiledHearing to consider the current closures and staffing changes at St. Luke's Hospital. This hearing will explore whether the closure of the tenth floor is putting patient care at risk; whether the closure of the tenth floor medical/surgical unit is justified given the demand for beds; and whether CPMC is required to give notice pursuant to Proposition Q (The Community Health Planning Ordinance) of its intent to close this medical/surgical unit.   Action details Not available
071557 1 Citywide economic development plan for San Francisco titled "Sustaining Our Prosperity: The San Francisco Economic Strategy"HearingFiledHearing on the first ever citywide economic development plan for San Francisco titled "Sustaining Our Prosperity: The San Francisco Economic Strategy". The plan contains a review of San Francisco's recent economic performance, identifies those industries that drive the local economy and outlines goals and strategies for achieving economic success in San Francisco. The hearing will review the plan. Further, during the hearing we will ask the OLA to report on the plan and if it is consistent with the Board's annual budget priorities.   Action details Not available
071558 1 Recent oil spill in the SF BayHearingFiledHearing before the Public Safety Committee to receive a formal briefing on the recent oil spill on the San Francisco Bay, the City's response by the responsible departments and agencies including, but not limited to, Fire, Police, OES, & Health and to explore the feasibility and potential costs of the City establishing a program through or similar to NERT to train volunteers to respond to similar HazMat incidents in the future.   Action details Not available
071560 1 Hearing at the Full Board on the response to the November 7, 2007 oil spill in the San Francisco BayHearingFiledHearing to examine the response of the various agencies involved in the response to the oil spill, including the Coast Guard and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and their coordination with City agencies, including the Department of Emergency Management. The hearing will further examine how response decisions were made and communicated to the relevant parties.   Action details Not available
071554 1 Concurring in Proclamation of Local EmergencyMotionPassedMotion concurring in the November 13, 2007 Proclamation of a Local Emergency by the Mayor.   Action details Not available
071555 1 Closed Session - Conference with the City's Human Resources DirectorMotionPassedMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City’s Human Resources Director, or her designated representative, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.10(e) regarding a potential charter amendment to address the cost and funding of retiree medical benefits.   Action details Not available
071559 1 Committee of the Whole - November 20, 2007 regarding the November 7, 2007 Oil SpillMotionFiledMotion scheduling the Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole to review the City's response to the oil spill, to be held on November 20, 2007.   Action details Not available
071511 1 Revising Double Parking Restrictions for Municipal Railway Bus Routes on Stockton StreetOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 53 to revise restrictions on double parking on Municipal Railway Bus Routes on Stockton Street.   Action details Not available
071513 1 Settlement of City's Lawsuit Against Dynegy, Inc., Dynegy Marketing and Trade and West Coast Power LLCOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 approximately $480,000 to the City from defendants Dynegy, Inc. and its affiliates Dynegy Marketing and Trade and West Coast Power LLC.   Action details Not available
071508 1 STOP IntersectionsResolutionFiledResolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS ESTABLISH Wayland Street at Girard Street, stopping Wayland Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; 18th Street and San Carlos Street, stopping San Carlos Street; Byxbee and Shields Streets, stopping Shields Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Ralston and Shields Streets, stopping Shields Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Delano and Santa Ynez Avenues, stopping Delano Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Delano and San Juan Avenues, stopping Delano Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Ostego and Santa Ynez Avenues, stopping Santa Ynez Avenue, making this interesection an All-Way STOP; Marview Way and Palo Alto Avenue, stopping westbound Palo Alto Avenue; Annapolis Terrace at Turk Boulevard; Roselyn Terrace at Turk Boulevard; Kittredge Terrace at Turk Boulevard; and, Temescal Terrace at Turk Boulevard. (11/1/07 - Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations whe   Action details Not available
071509 1 Traffic RegulationsResolutionFiledResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Ocean Avenue, eastbound at Howth Street. NO LEFT TURN AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH Armstrong Avenue, westbound, at 3rd Street, (after events at Monster Park)   Action details Not available
071510 1 Parking RegulationsResolutionFiledResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH 27th Avenue, west side, from driveway of 671 27th Avenue to 5.5 feet northerly. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Belgrave Avenue, both sides, from west of Stanyan Street to the eastern terminus. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 8 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Hill Street, both sides, between Guerrero and Valencia Streets (Unit block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "N" - ESTABLISH Fulton Street, north side, between 14th and 15th Avenues (3800 block). Note: No signs will be posted on the block, but residents will be eligible for permits. PARKING METERS, AREA NO. 3 (30-MINUTE AND 1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMITS, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - RESCIND La Playa Street, east side, between Balboa and Cabrillo Streets (700 block). VANPOOL PARKING ONLY, 6 AM TO 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Van Ness Avenue, east side, betwee   Action details Not available
071512 1 Juvenile Probation & Camps Funding Program Agreement-Juvenile Probation DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Juvenile Probation Department to participate in the Juvenile Probation & Camps Funding Program used to pay for direct services to children.   Action details Not available
071514 1 Prevailing wages for workers on public works/improvement projects; janitorial services; public off-street parking lots, garages, or auto storage facilities; theatrical services; moving services; and hauling solid wasteResolutionPassedResolution fixing prevailing wage rates for (1) workers performing work under City contracts for public work and improvement; (2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; (3) workers performing work in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; (4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; (5) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City; and (6) workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City.   Action details Not available