Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/5/2008 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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071607 2 Trans Fat Free Program OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Article 37, Sections 3701 through 3711, to: (1) encourage restaurants located in the City and County of San Francisco to discontinue the use of artificial trans fat in food served to customers by creating an incentive program, and (2) provide regulations for the voluntary trans fat free program.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080037 1 Grant to support vocational services to mentally ill individualsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services to accept and expend retroactively a grant from the California Department of Rehabilitation in the total amount of $3,310,497, with a cooperative CBHS match of $895,980, for a budget total of $4,206,477, to provide vocational rehabilitation services to clients through a cooperative contract agreement for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010, waiving indirect costs.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080038 1 Funding modification to support HIV vaccine and prevention researchResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a subcontract modification from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE) to support the research of the San Francisco Vaccine and Prevention Unit (SFVPU) in the amount of $325,239; for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080044 1 Grant funding for a drug court in the San Francisco Dependency CourtResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $287,177, with a local general fund match of $28,718, for a budget total of $315,895, from the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs’ (DADP) Comprehensive Drug Court Implementation (CDCI) to provide funding for a drug court in the San Francisco Dependency Court; for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080045 1 Grant funds to improve and expand substance abuse treatment servicesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant from the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs’ (DADP) Comprehensive Drug Court Implementation (CDCI) in the total amount of $713,132, with a local general fund match of $142,627, for a budget total of $855,759 to improve and expand substance abuse treatment services for adult felon drug court clients; for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080046 1 Accept and Expend CALFED Water Use Efficiency Grant FundsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to retroactively accept and expend a CALFED Water Use Efficiency Grant in the amount of $200,000 through the United States Bureau of Reclamation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071581 1 Changing the official sidewalk width - Townsend StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1576 to change the official sidewalk width on the northerly side of Townsend Street between 6th and 7th Streets; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
080049 1 Accept and Expend FY 07 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant and Amend Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2007-2008OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the Department of Emergency Management, on behalf of the City and County San Francisco as the primary grantee for the combined Bay Area Urban Area (“Super UASI or (UASI) region and as the fiscal agent for the SUASI Approval Authority, to retroactively accept and expend an Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant in the amount of $27,304,000 from the United States Department of Homeland Security, through the California Governor’s Office of Homeland Security; amending Ordinance No. 175-07 (Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2007-2008) to reflect the extension of eight grant-funded positions at the following Departments: Emergency Management; Police; Fire; Health; and Sheriff; and amending Ordinance No. 175-07 (Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2007-2008) to reflect the addition of six grant-funded positions at the Department of Emergency Management.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
080050 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Mayor's Office of Criminal JusticeResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $139,366 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) Anti-Drug Abuse Enforcement Program (ADA) for the purpose of reducing drug related crime through a coordinated approach.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080059 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Airport CommissionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Airport Commission to enter into an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the Department of Homeland Security/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to accept and expend federal funds for the installation of in-line explosive detection baggage system improvements in Terminal One of the San Francisco International Airport for an approximate amount of 75% of the project cost, not to exceed $2,300,000.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080002 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Daniel WorrellOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Daniel Worrell against the City and County of San Francisco for $585,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 25, 2006 in San Francisco Superior, Case No. 455-569; entitled Daniel Worrell v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
080015 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Francis Kelly et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Francis Kelly et al., acting for themselves and others similarly situated, against the City and County of San Francisco for $755,000.00 plus accrued interest; the lawsuit was filed on February 25, 2005, in the United States District Court for the Northern District, Case No. C05-1287, entitled Francis Kelly, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
080027 2 Appointment - Commission on the Aging Advisory CouncilMotionPassedMotion appointing Patricia Webb, term ending March 31, 2009, to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071593 1 Agreement with King Security Services Inc. for Armed and Unarmed Security Guard ServicesResolutionFiledResolution authorizing a three year agreement, with option to renew for up to an additional two years, with King Security Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $17,100,000.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071664 1 Charter Amendment - Retired employees convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude in connection with their employment to forfeit any right to pension benefits funded from employer contributionsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (First Draft) to amend Sections A8.584-9, A8.586-12, A8.587-9, A8.588-12, A8.597-12 and A8.598-12, and by adding Sections A8.584-13, A8.586-16, A8.587-14, A8.588-16, A8.597-16 and A8.598-16 to reaffirm the voters' intent that members convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude in connection with their duties as an officer or employee of the City and County, the school district, the college district, or the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, shall forfeit any right to a retirement benefit funded, in whole or in part, from contributions by the City and County, the school district, or the college district.ORDERED SUBMITTEDPass Action details Not available
080051 1 Emergency contract to design and install permanent high voltage electrical distribution system at San Francisco General HospitalResolutionPassedResolution approving an emergency public work contract under San Francisco Administrative Code section 6.60, to install a new, permanent high voltage electrical distribution system at San Francisco General Hospital.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080052 1 Airport Lease and Operating AgreementResolutionPassedResolution approving the exercise of the second of five one-year options to extend the term of Smarte Carte, Inc.’s Luggage Cart Lease and Operating Agreement No. 01-0343.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080056 1 Approving a modified term in excess of ten years for Consultant Contract ENEN99000032-01 with TRC-Imbsen & Associates, for services related to the Fourth Street BridgeResolutionPassedResolution approving a modified term in excess of ten years for Consultant Contract ENEN99000032-01with TRC-Imbsen for design professional services related to the Fourth Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation project, under Charter Section 9.118(b).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080123 1 Settlement of lawsuit and appropriating a portion of the proceeds - Department of ElectionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco, against Election Systems and Software, Inc., on November 20, 2007 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC 07-469371, entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al. v. Election Systems & Software, Inc, and appropriating $1,130,000.00 of the proceeds to the Department of Elections.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080124 1 Department of Elections amendment to current voting systems contract with Sequoia Voting Systems, Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution approving an amendment to the existing contract between the City and County of San Francisco, through its Department of Elections, and Sequoia Voting Systems, Inc., to pay Sequoia $1,130,000 rather than transfer to Sequoia the City's AutoMARK ballot marking devices, in connection with a settlement of litigation by the City against Elections System & Software involving those devices.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071526 2 Public Employment - Entertainment CommissionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 175-07 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2007-2008) to reflect the addition of one position (.33 FTE) Class 0923 – Manager II in the Entertainment Commission for the Office of Special Events.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080092 1 De-appropriating $45,612 from Economic and Workforce Development and Appropriating $45,612 for Special Events Promotion in the Entertainment Commission for Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinancePassedOrdinance de-appropriating $45,612 of Community Based Organization Services from the Department of Economic and Workforce Development, and appropriating $45,612 for one 0923 Manager II position (0.33 FTE) for special events promotion in the Entertainment Commission for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080058 1 Renew Joint Power and Revolving Fund Contract with the StateResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney to enter into a Joint Power and Revolving Fund Contract with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board to: (1) contract for, accept and expend up to $1,356,678 allocated from the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for the assistance of victims and witnesses of crime for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009; and (2) renew its current agreement with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, an agent of the State of California, for a revolving loan fund in the amount of $75,000 to be used to pay for verified funeral/burial expenses and emergency relocation for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for an additional two years from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
071668 1 Reauthorization of Food Security Task ForceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by amending Sections 470.1 and 470.2, to extend the sunset provisions of the Food Security Task Force to January 31, 2009, and change the organizations from which members must be appointed.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
071471 1 Charter Amendment - Minimum qualifications for members of City bodies that oversee and administer election, campaign finance, lobbying, conflict of interest, open meeting and public records lawsCharter AmendmentFailedCharter Amendment (First Draft) to add Section 15.104 to create minimum qualifications for members of City bodies that oversee and administer election, campaign finance, lobbying, conflict of interest, open meeting and public records laws.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
080010 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 652 Duncan StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated April 19, 2007 that a project at 652 Duncan Street (Building Permit Application No. 2005.12.23.0995, Case No. 2006.0665D) is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed project is a horizontal addition of two bedrooms and bathroom on a first floor and a dining room on a second floor, a vertical addition of a bedroom and bath, renovation of a kitchen and seismic improvements to a single-family dwelling, located in a RH-1 (Residential House, One-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District (Assessor's Block 6589, Lot 002J). (Appellant: Stephen M. Williams)HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
080011 1 Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the 652 Duncan Street projectMotionPassedMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 652 Duncan Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
080012 1 Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 652 Duncan Street projectMotionKilledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 652 Duncan Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
080013 1 Preparation of findings related to the 652 Duncan 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 652 Duncan Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
071589 2 Charter Amendment - City Elections In Even-Numbered YearsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend Section 13.101 and Article XVII to change the election cycle for the offices of Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney and Treasurer so that these offices will be elected in even-numbered years; and to amend the definition of general municipal election so that such elections occur only in even-numbered years.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071590 2 Charter Amendment - Providing for the election of members of the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors, their compensation, and their service as members of the Parking Authority CommissionCharter AmendmentFiledCharter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend Sections 8A.102, 8A.112, 13.101, 13.101.5, and 15.105 to provide for the election of members of the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors, setting their compensation, and fixing their status as members of the Parking Authority Commission.RE-REFERRED  Action details Not available
071591 3 Charter Amendment - City policy regarding diversity on City boards and commissionsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend Section 4.101 to make it City policy to consider and as appropriate support the nomination, appointment and confirmation of female, minority, and disabled candidates to fill seats on appointive boards, commissions, or advisory bodies.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
071591 3 Charter Amendment - City policy regarding diversity on City boards and commissionsCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend Section 4.101 to make it City policy to consider and as appropriate support the nomination, appointment and confirmation of female, minority, and disabled candidates to fill seats on appointive boards, commissions, or advisory bodies.CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
071663 2 Charter Amendment - New hire qualifications for retiree health care; improved retirement benefits for miscellaneous employees retiring on or after January 10, 2009Charter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Third Draft) amending Section A8.428, to increase the years of service required for new employees to qualify for subsidized health benefits at retirement and to adjust the formula for calculating retiree health benefit subsidies for those new employees; adding Sections 12.204, A8.409-7, and A8.590-8, and amending Section A8.432, to fund retiree health benefits for the City and County of San Francisco and other participating employers; adding Sections A8.404-1 and A8.409-8 so that economic provisions, including wages, shall not be increased for miscellaneous City and County employees for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2009 and ending on June 30, 2010, and recognizing certain ongoing economic expenditures by the City and County in future years; and adding Sections A8.526-2 and A8.526-3, and amending Sections A8.509, A8.587-2 and A8.587-13, to increase retirement benefits for retirees and employees who retire on or after January 10, 2009 to encourage longer employment and retention and improved cost of living benefits for all retirees and employees.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
071663 2 Charter Amendment - New hire qualifications for retiree health care; improved retirement benefits for miscellaneous employees retiring on or after January 10, 2009Charter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Third Draft) amending Section A8.428, to increase the years of service required for new employees to qualify for subsidized health benefits at retirement and to adjust the formula for calculating retiree health benefit subsidies for those new employees; adding Sections 12.204, A8.409-7, and A8.590-8, and amending Section A8.432, to fund retiree health benefits for the City and County of San Francisco and other participating employers; adding Sections A8.404-1 and A8.409-8 so that economic provisions, including wages, shall not be increased for miscellaneous City and County employees for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2009 and ending on June 30, 2010, and recognizing certain ongoing economic expenditures by the City and County in future years; and adding Sections A8.526-2 and A8.526-3, and amending Sections A8.509, A8.587-2 and A8.587-13, to increase retirement benefits for retirees and employees who retire on or after January 10, 2009 to encourage longer employment and retention and improved cost of living benefits for all retirees and employees.CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
071667 2 Charter Amendment - Requiring Board confirmation of appointments to the Public Utilities Commission; setting qualifications for members of the CommissionCharter AmendmentPassedCharter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend Section 4.112 to require confirmation by the Board of Supervisors of the Mayor's appointments to the Public Utilities Commission and to set qualifications for members of the Public Utilities Commission.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
071567 2 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080149 1 Legislative Analyst Request for Best Zoo PracticesMotionPassedMotion requesting the Legislative Analyst to draft a report analyzing the different types of zoos in the world and discuss some of the best practices in terms of animal well being (health, living space, etc), education and species conservation efforts. Also, compare the San Francisco Zoo in terms of the above best practices.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
080171 1 Commending Jean SheltonResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming February 13, 2008 as Jean Shelton Day in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080172 1 Accept and expend gift in the amount of $15,000ResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending a gift in the amount of $15,000 from Visa America to the Recreation and Park Department to support and expand the Recreation and Park Department's volleyball program and provide scholarships for San Francisco youth to participate.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080173 1 Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Office of the Chief Medical ExaminerResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $95,000 from the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program of the Department of Justice.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080174 1 Urging MTA to approve temporary "Street Closure to Vehicular Traffic" on O'Farrell Street between Steiner and Fillmore for Farmers' MarketResolutionPassedResolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to enact temporary “Street Closure to Vehicular Traffic” regulations on O’Farrell Street between Steiner Street and Fillmore Street from 7 A.M. to 2 P.M. on every Saturday between April 26, 2008 and November 22, 2008.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080175 1 Peace Corps Week - February 25 - March 3, 2008ResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming February 25 – March 3, 2008 as Peace Corps Week in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080177 1 Opposing Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97ResolutionPassedResolution opposing Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97 on the February 5th General Election.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080169 1 Suspension of Rule 6.13 regarding use of Legislative ChamberMotionPassedMotion suspending Rule 6.13 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors that limits the use of the Legislative Chamber to governmental purposes in order to permit filming activity by Milk, LLC and Groundswell Productions in the Chamber during a three-day period: February 28, February 29 and March 1, 2008.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
080170 1 Access to Board of Supervisors ChamberMotionPassedMotion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to negotiate with Milk, LLC and Groundswell Productions for the terms of access and use of the Board of Supervisors Chamber for set up and pre-lighting, filming, and clean-up (collectively “Filming Activity”), directing the Clerk of the Board to consult with the Executive Director of the Film Commission in ensuring that the terms of the Use Agreement between the City and Groundswell Productions are consistent with the City’s general practices with respect to filming on City property and that such Use Agreement includes any additional provisions necessary to ensure proper treatment and protection of the Board of Supervisors Chamber, establishing that such filming activity by Groundswell Productions shall not interfere with the business of the Board of Supervisors, and mandating that Groundswell Productions’ activity shall be subject to the special guidelines for use of the Board of Supervisors Chamber developed by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, in consultation with the City Architect, the Executive Director of the Film ComAPPROVEDPass Action details Not available
080163 1 Urging the Mayor to Return Transit Funding to the Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution urging Mayor Gavin Newsom to return to the Municipal Transportation Agency positions and funds that are not directly related to the operations of the Agency.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
080163 1 Urging the Mayor to Return Transit Funding to the Municipal Transportation AgencyResolutionPassedResolution urging Mayor Gavin Newsom to return to the Municipal Transportation Agency positions and funds that are not directly related to the operations of the Agency.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
080176 1 Dr. Philip R. Day, Jr. Day - February 7, 2008ResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming February 7, 2008 to be Dr. Philip R. Day, Jr. Day in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080189 1 Landmark Designation of 451 Jersey Street (Carnegie Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library)OrdinancePassedOrdinance designating 451 Jersey Street, the Carnegie Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library, (Assessor's Block Number 6539, Lot Number 034), as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings.   Action details Not available
080193 1 Appropriating $2,263,846 of General Fund Reserve for Indigent Defense Expenses in the Superior Court for Fiscal Year 2007-2008OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $2,263,846 of General Fund Reserve to fund unanticipated increased costs of indigent defense expenses associated with People v. Bell as well as adult criminal and juvenile delinquency cases in the Superior Court of California for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
080196 1 Appropriating $246,000 of General Fund Reserve to the Human Resources Department to fund the Workers' Compensation Clinic at San Francisco General HospitalOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $246,000 from the General Fund Reserve to the Human Resources Department to fund the Workers Compensation Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.   Action details Not available
080188 1 Hiring of Recreation DirectorsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mayor to reinstate hiring of all vacant Recreation Director positions.   Action details Not available
080190 1 Approval of Amendment to Security Guard Services ContractResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment to Armed and Unarmed Security Services Contract for Municipal Railway Revenue and Cost Accounting Divisions.   Action details Not available
080191 1 Mortgage Revenue BondsResolutionPassedResolution 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 $12,000,000 for 850 Broderick Street (Zygmunt Arendt House); authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $60,000 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 ex   Action details Not available
080192 1 Lease Disposition and Development Agreement and Lease for Property Located at 850 Broderick StreetResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing to enter into a lease disposition and development agreement for a long term ground lease with Arendt House, L.P., a California Limited Partnership, for the development and operation of affordable housing and associated uses on certain real property located at 850 Broderick Street and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into the lease.   Action details Not available
080194 1 Reallocating state grant funds for capital projects in Golden Gate ParkResolutionPassedResolution authorizing reallocation of $11,928,060 in Proposition 40 grant funds among 14 capital projects in Golden Gate Park.   Action details Not available
080197 1 Supporting Assemblyman Mark Leno's efforts to establish a State Holiday on Harvey Milk's BirthdayResolutionPassedResolution supporting Assemblyman Leno’s efforts to establish a non-fiscal State Holiday on Harvey Milk’s Birthday, May 22.   Action details Not available
080198 1 Condemning Drug Enforcement Agency Actions Against Property Owners Leasing Space to Medical Cannabis DispensariesResolutionPassedResolution reaffirming that the City and County of San Francisco is a sanctuary for medical cannabis, an integral component of which are property owners who, pursuant to City regulations, lease space to authorized Medical Cannabis Dispensaries ("MCD”s) that provide needed services to qualified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers, and that the City vehemently condemns the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for issuing sensational letters to these property owners threatening asset forfeiture and imprisonment.   Action details Not available
080199 1 Accept-Expend Grant - Public DefenderResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Office of the Public Defender to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from The San Francisco Foundation for a senior clerk position and consulting services to support the implementation of the Safe Communities Reentry Council’s strategic plan.   Action details Not available
080200 1 Requesting traffic calming and pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements on Masonic Avenue from Geary Avenue to Haight StreetResolutionPassedResolution requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency to work with other city agencies to develop a timeline and funding plan for a comprehensive planning process on Masonic Avenue from Geary Boulevard to Haight Street including traffic calming and pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements.   Action details Not available
080201 1 Extending Deadline for the Annual Report on Community Safety CamerasResolutionPassedResolution approving an extension on the deadline for the annual report to the Board of Supervisors on all community safety cameras located in the City and County of San Francisco from January 17, 2008 to March 20, 2008, one year from the date of installation of the cameras.   Action details Not available
080202 1 Policy regarding bay infill at San Francisco International AirportResolutionPassedResolution establishing policy on bay infill for runway expansion at San Francisco International Airport.   Action details Not available
080203 1 Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds - Aspen South HillsResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds by the Association of Bay Area Governments in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of Aspen South Hills, subject to the policies for such approvals adopted by the Board of Supervisors in Ordinance No. 36-07.   Action details Not available
080204 1 Grand Jury Awareness MonthResolutionPassedResolution declaring February 2008 as Civil Grand Jury Awareness month in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
080205 1 Accept and expend gift in the amount of $25,000 - Recreation and Park DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending a gift-in-place, valued at up to $25,000 from the United States Tennis Association to the Recreation and Park Department to initiate funding for the planning for the renovation of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center in Golden Gate Park.   Action details Not available
080206 1 Gift to the Recreation and Park Department - $16,000ResolutionPassedResolution accepting and expending a gift of $16,000 from the Friends of Noe Courts via the Parks Trust to the Recreation and Park Department for the play area at Noe Valley Tennis Courts.   Action details Not available
080185 1 Laguna Honda Hospital early census reduction and closure of Clarendon HallHearingFiledHearing on Laguna Honda Hospital early census reduction and closure of Clarendon Hall.   Action details Not available
080186 1 Implementation by the Municipal Transportation Agency of traffic signal phase improvements at the Fell/Masonic intersectionHearingFiledHearing request regarding status of implementation by the Municipal Transportation Agency of traffic signal phase improvements at the Fell/Masonic intersection as requested in Board Resolution No. 388-07.   Action details Not available
080187 1 Controller's 6-Month Budget Status Report for FY 2007-08HearingFiledHearing on the Controller's 6-Month Budget Status Report for FY 2007-08.   Action details Not available
080209 1 FY 2008-09 Draft Budget for the Board of SupervisorsHearingFiledHearing on the Draft FY 2008-09 Board of Supervisors Budget.   Action details Not available
080195 1 Extending the Joint City and School District Committee for one yearMotionPassedMotion amending Rule 5.7 of the Board of Supervisors' Rules of Order to extend the term of the Joint City and School District Select Committee for one year.   Action details Not available
080207 1 Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board - Bruce OkaMotionPassedMotion confirming the appointment of Bruce Oka to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2012.   Action details Not available
080208 1 Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board - Malcolm HeinickeMotionPassedMotion confirming the appointment of Malcolm Heinicke to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2012.   Action details Not available
080135 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Mark ChambersOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the class action lawsuit entitled Chambers v. City and County of San Francisco, filed on October 11, 2006 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C06-06346 WHA. Pursuant to the proposed settlement, the City will enhance community-based housing and services for residents of Laguna Honda Hospital and for other San Franciscans who would benefit from long-term community-based care.   Action details Not available
080136 1 Approving Settlement with the California Independent System Operator and adopting the First Amended and Restated Operating AgreementOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of proceedings initiated by the California Independent System Operator before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Docket No. ER06-227-000 to establish operational, scheduling and settlement requirements for certain City electrical transmission transactions and adopting the First Amended and Restated Operating Agreement.   Action details Not available
080138 1 Changing the official sidewalk width - Berry StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” by adding thereto Section 1577 to change the official sidewalk width on the northerly side of Berry Street between 7th and DeHaro Streets; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change.   Action details Not available
080141 1 Waiver of Administrative Code Section 6.64 to allow modification of Agreement No. CS-525A in an amount that exceeds one hundred-fifty percent of the original contract amountOrdinancePassedOrdinance granting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission a waiver of Administrative Code Section 6.64 to allow the contract amount of Agreement No. CS-525A with Olivia Chen Consultants to exceed one hundred-fifty percent of the original contract amount.   Action details Not available
080137 1 Amending a contract with anticipated expenditures in excess of $10 millionResolutionPassedResolution approving the Tenth Amendment to the Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco (Purchaser) and Sunset Scavenger Company (Contractor) for sludge hauling, extending the term of the contract by three (3) months to May 31, 2008 and increasing the total compensation to the Contractor by seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) to thirteen million six hundred fifteen thousand dollars ($13,615,000), pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b).   Action details Not available
080140 1 Airport Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management Services for the Terminal 2/Boarding Area D Project with Anticipated Expenditures in Excess of $10 MillionResolutionPassedResolution approving the Professional Services Agreement, Airport Contract 8757.9 – Construction Management Services for Terminal 2/Boarding Area D Renovations and Related Facilities between T2 Partners, a Joint Venture of Parsons Transportation Group, EPC Consultants, Inc., and the Allen Group, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b).   Action details Not available