Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/9/2008 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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081328 1 Recreation and Park Department - Marina Small Craft Harbor FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.11 to increase the West Harbor berth rental fees in fiscal year 2012-2013, or upon completion of the West Harbor renovations.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081346 2 Approving Contract for Security Services - $19,326,260OrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the contract between Guardsmark GP and the City and County of San Francisco to provide security services to the Human Services Agency for a one year term with four automatic extensions of one year each for a total cost not to exceed $19,326,260 and also providing that Guardsmark may terminate the contract at the end of any year by providing appropriate notice.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081219 1 Gift - Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services - $800,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services to retroactively accept a gift of Buprenorphine medication from Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals with a monetary value of up to $800,000 for the period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 for ongoing and new patients receiving Opiate Replacement Treatment in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
080379 2 Regulating the conditions for purchasing prior public service credit through the Retirement SystemOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sections 16.55-1 through 16.55-4 and 16.61-5 to allow miscellaneous members of the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System to purchase credit for prior public service at any time before retirement, to require the Retirement System to calculate the cost to purchase that service credit based on the normal cost percentage for that service as determined by the actuary, to require the member to pay for all of the normal cost for the service credit, to allow eligible members to choose to receive prorated service credit if they terminate an installment agreement to purchase prior public service, to allow the Retirement System to accept rollovers to pay for public service purchases, and to conform to changes in the applicable law and Retirement System practices.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081286 2 Authorizing the Real Estate Division to perform and award contracts for public work under a specified procedureOrdinancePassedOrdinance adding San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 6, Section 6.70, to authorize the Real Estate Division to perform and award contracts for facilities public work through competition among a pre-qualified pool of contractors.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081383 2 Transferring the powers and duties of the Taxi Commission to the Municipal Transportation Agency and setting operative date for transferOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Section 1075.1, to transfer the powers and duties of the Taxi Commission to the Municipal Transportation Agency, and setting an operative date for the transfer.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081283 1 Approving an Amendment to the Western Addition A-2 Redevelopment Plan to Extend the Redevelopment Agency's Time for Issuing and Repaying Debt and to Suspend the Limit on Total Tax Increment Revenue for Affordable Housing DevelopmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving an amendment to the Western Addition A-2 Redevelopment Plan to extend both the time for issuance of debt and the receipt of tax increment by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and to suspend the limit on the total number of dollars of tax increment revenue that may be received by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency under the Plan in order to continue financing Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund activities under the Plan.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
081283 2 Approving an Amendment to the Western Addition A-2 Redevelopment Plan to Extend the Redevelopment Agency's Time for Issuing and Repaying Debt and to Suspend the Limit on Total Tax Increment Revenue for Affordable Housing DevelopmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving an amendment to the Western Addition A-2 Redevelopment Plan to extend both the time for issuance of debt and the receipt of tax increment by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and to suspend the limit on the total number of dollars of tax increment revenue that may be received by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency under the Plan in order to continue financing Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund activities under the Plan.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
080846 3 Reporting requirement certain non-profit employee salariesOrdinancePassedOrdinance requiring non-profit organizations receiving City funds to report salary and benefits paid to executive director and certain other employees.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
061438 5 Public Works Code - Sidewalk flower-vending standsOrdinanceFailedOrdinance amending Public Works Code Sections 156, 157, 159, 160, 161, 162, and 163 to clarify application requirements, to add operating conditions for such stands and establish an abandonment period, to establish an annual public right-of-way occupancy fee, to delete provisions regarding permit assignment to family members of the permittee, to change the criminal penalty for violations from a misdemeanor to an infraction, and to establish administrative penalties for violations; and adding Section 165 concerning the establishment of new sidewalk flower-vending stand locations, including permit application fees.PASSED ON FIRST READINGFail Action details Not available
081232 1 Zoning - Requiring a Conditional Use Permit for Formula Retail Uses in the Residential-Commercial Combined Medium Density (RC-3) and Residential-Commercial Combined High Density (RC-4) DistrictsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code by adding new Section 209.10, to require a conditional use permit for formula retail uses in the Residential-Commercial Combined Medium Density (RC-3) and Residential-Commercial Combined High Density (RC-4) Districts along Van Ness Avenue, from Golden Gate Avenue to Chestnut Street; and adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081152 1 Approving General Plan Amendments Related to the Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans - the Mission, East SoMa, Showplace Square/Potrero Hill and Central Waterfront Area PlansOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by adding four new area plans, entitled the Mission Area Plan, the East South of Market (East SoMa) Area Plan, the Showplace Square/Potrero Hill Area Plan and the Central Waterfront Area Plan and approving General Plan amendments to implement the four aforementioned Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans by amending the Commerce and Industry and Recreation and Open Space Elements, the Land Use Index, and the South of Market, Northeastern Waterfront, and Central Waterfront Area Plans; making environmental findings and findings that the proposed amendments are consistent with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081153 7 Planning Code Amendments for the Eastern Neighborhoods Area PlansOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding and amending various sections to implement the four Eastern Neighborhood Area Plans comprised of the East SoMa, the Mission, the Showplace Square/Potrero Hill, and the Central Waterfront Area Plans; adopting in-lieu fees for on-site open space, trees, and affordable housing; adopting the Eastern Neighborhoods impact fee subject to certain restrictions; and making various findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081154 5 Zoning Map Amendments in connection with the Eastern Neighborhoods Area PlansOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Zoning Map Sheets ZN01, ZN07, ZN08, HT01, HT07, HT08 and SU08 of the City and County of San Francisco Planning Code with revised use districts and height and bulk districts within the four Eastern Neighborhoods Planning Areas comprised of the East South of Market, Mission, Showplace Square/Potrero Hill and Central Waterfront Area Plans; and creating three four five four special use districts for Life Science and Medical Special Use District bounded generally by Mariposa Street to the north, Illinois Street to the West, Iowa Street to the East, and 23rd Street to the South; for Innovative Industries Incubator Special Use District bounded generally by 3rd Street to the West, Illinois Street to the east, 20th Street to the north and 23rd Street to the South; for Transit Oriented Retail Special Use District on 16th Street bounded generally by Capp Street to the East, Potrero Avenue to the West, 15th Street to the North and 17th Street to the South; for Restricted Integrated PDR Special Use District bounded generally by Cesar Chavez Street to the South, PennsylvaniaFINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081589 1 Eastern Neighborhoods Zoning Map - Height District for Mission Street theater propertiesOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Zoning Map by amending the height district designation for Assessor's Block 3616, Lot 007 on Mission Street between 21st and 22nd Streets to 50-X/65-B; and making various findings, including 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
081155 5 Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans - monitoring program, CAC, integrated PDR TIDF feeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code Chapter 10E to establish the Eastern Neighborhoods Monitoring Program for purposes of reviewing the effectiveness of the Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans and implementation of specified improvements, the Integrated PDR Reporting program, and the Eastern Neighborhoods Citizens Advisory Committee; amending Administrative Code Chapter 38, Sections 38.1, 38.3, and 38.10 to create a Transit Impact Development Fee for Integrated PDR; and adopting environmental findings.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081333 2 Zoning - SoMa Youth and Family Special Use DistrictsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.41 and amending various sheets of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the South of Market (SoMa) Youth and Family Special Use District, bounded generally by Natoma Street on the north, Harrison Street on the south, 4th Street on the east, and 7th Street on the west, to address youth and family concerns and expand affordable housing opportunities, including establishment of in-lieu affordable housing fees; and adopting environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081334 2 Zoning - Potrero Center Mixed-Use Special Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.40 and amending Sheet SU08 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the Potrero Center Mixed-Use Special Use District for the existing shopping center at 2300 16th Street between Bryant Street and Potrero Avenue (Assessor’s Block 3930A Lot 002); and adopting environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081339 1 Zoning - Publicly-owned properties in the Eastern NeighborhoodsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to rezone various publicly-owned properties in the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan Area to a "P" (Public) zoning district; and adopting environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081440 1 De-Appropriating $998,145 of General Fund and $761,021 of Federal Direct Grant Revenue for the Community Justice Center for FY 2008-2009OrdinanceKilledOrdinance de-appropriating $998,145 of General Fund in the Mayor's Office of Community Justice and $761,021 of Federal Direct Grant Revenue in the Department of Public Health for the Community Justice Center in Fiscal Year 2008-2009.CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081449 2 Changes to the Payroll Expense Tax exclusion for clean energy technology businessesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Article 12-A, Section 906.2 to expand eligibility for the clean technology payroll tax exclusion to include solar panel and other clean technology research and development-related businesses, and to include businesses with fewer than ten employees.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
081449 3 Changes to the Payroll Expense Tax exclusion for clean energy technology businessesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Article 12-A, Section 906.2 to expand eligibility for the clean technology payroll tax exclusion to include solar panel and other clean technology research and development-related businesses, and to include businesses with fewer than ten employees.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081453 2 Appropriating $1,923,629,194 of Water Revenue Bond proceeds for the Water System Improvement Program in the Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Year 2008-2009OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $1,923,629,194 of San Francisco Water Revenue Bond authorized in 2002 to fund construction and financing costs for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, placing the entire appropriation by project on Controller's reserve subject to SFPUC and Board of Supervisors' discretionary approvals following completion of project-related analysis pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), where required, and receipt of proceeds of indebtedness, adopting environmental findings, placing on Budget and Finance Committee reserve any project in excess of $100,000,000 and authorizing the increase of the Water Commercial Paper Program from $250,000,000 to $500,000,000 to facilitate projected WSIP financing needs.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
081453 3 Appropriating $1,923,629,194 of Water Revenue Bond proceeds for the Water System Improvement Program in the Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Year 2008-2009OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $1,923,629,194 of San Francisco Water Revenue Bond authorized in 2002 to fund construction and financing costs for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, placing the entire appropriation by project on Controller's reserve subject to SFPUC and Board of Supervisors' discretionary approvals following completion of project-related analysis pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), where required, and receipt of proceeds of indebtedness, adopting environmental findings, placing on Budget and Finance Committee reserve any project in excess of $100,000,000 and authorizing the increase of the Water Commercial Paper Program from $250,000,000 to $500,000,000 to facilitate projected WSIP financing needs.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081499 1 Accept and Expend FY 08 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant and Amend Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2008-2009 - $29,724,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), on behalf of the City and County San Francisco as the primary grantee for the combined Bay Area Urban Area (“Super UASI” or “SUASI”) 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 $29,724,000 from the United States Department of Homeland Security, through the California Governor’s Office of Homeland Security; amending Ordinance No. 141-08 (Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2008-2009) to reflect the addition of two grant-funded positions in the Department of Emergency Management.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081500 1 Obtain, Accept and Expend Federal Interoperable Emergency Communications Program Grant and Amend Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2008-2009 - $1,374,422OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), as primary grantee and fiscal agent for the Capitol-Bay Planning Area, to obtain, accept and expend an Interoperable Emergency Communications Program Grant (IECGP) award in the amount of $1,374,422 from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the California Office of Homeland Security (OHS), for the period October 6, 2008 to May 31, 2010, and amending Ordinance No. 141-08 (Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2008-2009) to reflect the addition of one grant-funded position (0.50 FTE - 0931 Manager III) in the Department of Emergency Management.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080946 1 Airport Concession LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving the Lease Agreements for the Rental Car Center Operations between The Hertz Corporation; Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC; EAN, LLC; DTG Operations, Inc.; and Fox Rent a Car, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081359 2 Increasing the Golden Gate Petroleum contract dollar from less than $10 million to less than $20 millionResolutionPassedResolution approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Golden Gate Petroleum as a supplier of gasoline and diesel fuel, increasing the contract's dollar amount from less than $10 million to $20 million, pursuant to Charter Section 9.118(b).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081361 2 Raising the contract's not-to-exceed amount, between the CCSF and Firestone-Bridgestone for rental bus tires, to an amount not the exceed $11,010,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco (City) and Firestone-Bridgestone (Contractor) for rental of bus tires, increasing the contract’s not-to-exceed amount to more than $10 million, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081371 1 Amendment to Lease of Real Property at 3119 Mission StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Amendment to Lease at 3119 Mission Street for the Human Services Agency.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081373 1 Agreement for the Reimbursement for Interim Assistance Payments Pursuant to Section 1631(g) of the Social Security ActResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the renewal of Resolution 791-89 between the City and County of San Francisco and the State of California Department of Social Services for the purpose of assuring the availability of reimbursement to the City and County by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the interim assistance paid to Social Security Income Program (SSI)/ State Supplementary Payment (SSP) Applicants.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081416 1 Approving Seven Technology Store Contracts pursuant to Charter Section 9.118(b)ResolutionPassedResolution approving the award of seven contracts for Technology Store purchases pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081009 2 Prohibiting smoking in taxicabs and motor vehicles for hire and free distribution of tobacco products and accessories in places open to the publicOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by amending Section 1009.22 and amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Section 1143 and repealing Sections 53, 53.1, and 1098, to prohibit smoking in taxicabs and other motor vehicles for hire, and amending San Francisco Police Code Section 95, to prohibit the free distribution of tobacco products and accessories in places open to the public.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081250 1 Massage practitioner requirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 1902 of the San Francisco Health Code by changing the requirement that massage practitioners obtain a certificate of graduation to a certificate of completion verifying at least 100 hours of massage instruction.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081405 1 2008 Hazard Mitigation PlanResolutionPassedResolution adopting the 2008 City and County of San Francisco Hazard Mitigation Plan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081202 2 Interim Zoning Requiring Conditional Use Authorization for Change in Use or Reduction of 15,000 square feet or more of Recreational SpaceResolutionPassedResolution imposing interim zoning controls establishing a requirement for conditional use authorization for a change in use or reduction in size of any recreational space of 15,000 square feet or more including indoor or outdoor facilities for a six (6) month period and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081446 1 Eastern Neighborhoods MOUResolutionPassedResolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between City departments relating to the planning of various capital projects in the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan Area, subject to the approval of the affected City departments and commissions; establishing an Eastern Neighborhoods Infrastructure Finance Working Group; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081276 1 Real Property Lease Amendment and Sale - 875 Stevenson StreetResolutionPassedResolution approving a third amendment to the City's lease at 875 Stevenson Street and approving the sale of a portion of Stevenson Street between 9th and 10th Streets to 1355 Market Street Associates, L.P. following the vacation of such portion of Stevenson Street; and finding the sale and improvement of the Stevenson Street Property is consistent with the City’s General Plan and with the Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1, and is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081088 1 Requirement of Conditional Use Authorization for any permit application to remove dwelling unitsOrdinanceFailedOrdinance amending the Planning Code by amending Section 317 to require Conditional Use Authorization for any elimination of existing dwelling units through mergers, conversions, or demolitions of residential units.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081463 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment for 1335 Stanyan StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Department of Public Works, by its letter dated November 14, 2008, disapproving a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit No. 07MSE-0012 to construct and maintain an "L" shaped partition fence encroaching 12" into the unimproved right-of-way of Stanyan Street to hide garbage and recycling cans from view on Clarendon Avenue. (Appellant: Pennie Sempell)FILEDPass Action details Not available
081464 1 Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal - 1335 Stanyan StreetMotionPassedMotion disapproving the decision of the Department of Public Works’ denial of an encroachment permit for 1335 Stanyan Street and granting an encroachment permit.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
081465 1 Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal - 1335 Stanyan StreetMotionKilledMotion affirming the Director of Public Works’ denial of an encroachment permit for 1335 Stanyan Street and denying an encroachment permit.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
081420 1 Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 299 Valencia StreetHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17739 dated November 6, 2008, relating to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization (Case No. 2006.0432CV), under Planning Code Sections 121.1, 151.1 and 303 to allow a large-lot mixed-use development providing up to 25 off-street residential parking spaces and 2 car share spaces in an NCT-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial Transit District) Zoning District and a 50-X Height and Bulk District on property located at 299 Valencia Street, Lot 014 in Assessor's Block No. 3532. (Filed by Jason Henderson on behalf of the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association and subscribed by Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Maxwell, Daly and Mirkarimi; District 6.)CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
081421 1 Approving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 299 Valencia StreetMotionKilledMotion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17739, approving Conditional Use Application 2006.0432CV on property located at 299 Valencia Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
081422 1 Disapproving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 299 Valencia StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17739, approving Conditional Use Application 2006.0432CV on property located at 299 Valencia Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
081423 1 Preparation of findings related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 299 Valencia StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2006.0432CV on property located at 299 Valencia Street, for action by the Board at its next meeting.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
081230 1 Medical Cannabis Dispensary PermitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 3308 of the San Francisco Health Code to include the installation of platform lifts under the minimum disability access standards for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
081230 2 Medical Cannabis Dispensary PermitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 3308 of the San Francisco Health Code to include the installation of platform lifts under the minimum disability access standards for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081424 1 Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Juliet EllisMotionPassedMotion confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Juliet Ellis to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat 2, for the term ending August 1, 2010.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
081308 1 Confirming the appointment of Helen Nigg to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of DirectorsMotionPassedMotion confirming the appointment of Helen Nigg to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors for a four-year term ending April 28, 2010.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081308 2 Confirming the appointment of Helen Nigg to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of DirectorsMotionPassedMotion confirming the appointment of Helen Nigg to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors for a four-year term ending April 28, 2010.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081444 1 Establishing the San Francisco Self-Insurance Surety Bond Fund and Setting Standards Governing Deposits into the FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-317, establishing the San Francisco Self-Insurance Surety Bond Fund, contributions thereto, and use of said Fund.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081443 1 Annual Contributions to the San Francisco Self-Insurance Surety Bond FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Bonding and Financial Assistance Program to require annual contributions to the San Francisco Self-Insurance Surety Bond Fund.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081450 1 Real Property Transfer Tax - Change of delinquency date; substitution of references to current laws; conform partnership rule to state law changes; elimination of tax stamp provision and elimination of Transfer Tax Review Board, operative January 1, 2013OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 1106, 1108, 1108.4, 1113, 1115, 1115.1 and 1115.3, adding Section 1113.1, and deleting Sections 1109, and 1115.2 of Article 12-C of the Business and Tax Regulations Code to (1) change delinquency date; (2) replace references to prior bankruptcy, income tax, and local laws with references to current laws; (3) conform rule for partnership interest transfers to state law changes; (4) refunds permissible without a claim; (5) eliminate obsolete provision regarding documentary tax stamps; and (6) eliminate Transfer Tax Board of Review and references to that Board, operative by January 1, 2013.CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081451 1 Property Tax Refund Claim ProcessingOrdinancePassedOrdinance to amend Administrative Code Section 10.2 to delegate to City Attorney the authority to grant or deny property tax refund claims and to establish administrative rules and procedures for City Attorney to follow.CONTINUED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081414 1 Reaffirming and Restating Finding of Fiscal Feasibility for the revised Exploratorium Project at Piers 15/17 and Finding of Lease Exemption from Competitive Bidding Policy; Endorsing Amended and Restated Term SheetResolutionPassedResolution reaffirming and restating the Board of Supervisor's prior findings that the revised Exploratorium Project at Piers 15/17 is fiscally feasible and responsible pursuant to Administrative Code Chapter 29 and is exempt from the competitive bidding policy set forth in Administrative Code Section 2.6-1, and endorsing the Amended and Restated Term Sheet between the Exploratorium and the San Francisco Port Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081447 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - Southeast Community Response Network - $402,457ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $402,457 through the United States Department of Justice, for a program entitled “Southeast Community Response Network” for fiscal year July 2006 through June 2010ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081448 1 Juvenile Probation and Camp Funding Grant ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Juvenile Probation Department to participate in the State of California’s Juvenile Probation and Camp Funding Program, to receive funds for direct services to eligible children and their families.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
080520 3 Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code by adding Section 1344 to update and clarify the provisions relating to Below Market Rate Units under the Condominium Conversion Program including provisions related to the calculation of sales price, renting, capital improvements, duration and monitoring of affordability, marketing, and ongoing regulations and the provisions relating to Original Subdividers who rent their Units; providing for alternatives for compliance with the ordinance; and amending Sections 1308, 1309, 1341, 1341B, 1343, 1359, and 1385 to make conforming changes, and making findings including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
080520 3 Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code by adding Section 1344 to update and clarify the provisions relating to Below Market Rate Units under the Condominium Conversion Program including provisions related to the calculation of sales price, renting, capital improvements, duration and monitoring of affordability, marketing, and ongoing regulations and the provisions relating to Original Subdividers who rent their Units; providing for alternatives for compliance with the ordinance; and amending Sections 1308, 1309, 1341, 1341B, 1343, 1359, and 1385 to make conforming changes, and making findings including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
080520 4 Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code by adding Section 1344 to update and clarify the provisions relating to Below Market Rate Units under the Condominium Conversion Program including provisions related to the calculation of sales price, renting, capital improvements, duration and monitoring of affordability, marketing, and ongoing regulations and the provisions relating to Original Subdividers who rent their Units; providing for alternatives for compliance with the ordinance; and amending Sections 1308, 1309, 1341, 1341B, 1343, 1359, and 1385 to make conforming changes, and making findings including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081100 2 Zoning - Providing for a Five Feet Special Height Exception for Active Ground Floor Uses in the NC-2 and NC-3 Designated Parcels fronting Mission Street, from Silver Avenue to the Daly City borderOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 263.20 to provide for a special height exception for ground floor uses in the NC-2 and NC-3 Designated Parcels fronting Mission Street, from Silver Avenue to the Daly City border; amending Sections 703.1, 711.1, 712.1, to refer to this special height exception; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081513 2 Limited Equity Housing Cooperative ConversionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Subdivision Code by adding Article 11, consisting of Sections 1399.1through 1399.22, to create a method for Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives to convert existing residential buildings to limited-equity housing cooperatives, and making findings including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
081513 3 Limited Equity Housing Cooperative ConversionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Subdivision Code by adding Article 11, consisting of Sections 1399.1through 1399.22, to create a method for Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives to convert existing residential buildings to limited-equity housing cooperatives, and making findings including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081528 1 Mortgage Credit CertificatesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee to permit the issuance of Mortgage Credit Certificates.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081529 1 Accept-Expend Federal Pass Through Grant - Asian Women's Shelter - $10,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Asian Women's Shelter, allocated through the Office on Violence Against Women, Office of Justice Programs (OVW), to assist Asian and Pacific Islander (API) victims of domestic violence for fiscal year 2008-2010.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081277 1 Final Map - 420-428 Vallejo StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 4304, a 5 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 420 – 428 Vallejo Street being a subdivision of Lot 013 in Assessors Block No. 0133 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
081354 1 Declaration of Election Results - November 4, 2008ResolutionPassedResolution declaring the results of the November 4, 2008 General Election.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081411 1 Opposing location of proposed Presidio Fine Arts MuseumResolutionFiledResolution declaring official City policy opposing preferred alternatives 2 and 2A in the San Francisco Presidio Trust’s Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) that propose the construction of a large hotel and museum facility in the Presidio.TABLEDFail Action details Not available
081411 1 Opposing location of proposed Presidio Fine Arts MuseumResolutionFiledResolution declaring official City policy opposing preferred alternatives 2 and 2A in the San Francisco Presidio Trust’s Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) that propose the construction of a large hotel and museum facility in the Presidio.REFERRED  Action details Not available
081526 1 Requesting Establishment of a Do Not Mail RegistryResolutionPassedResolution urging both the California State Legislature and United States Congress to establish a Do Not Mail Registry.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
081556 1 Honoring Carl Friedman for over thirty years of leadership of the San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control and Animal Welfare communityResolutionPassedResolution honoring Carl Friedman for over thirty years of leadership of the San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control and Animal Welfare community.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081540 1 Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Annual Appropriation and Annual Salary Ordinance to reflect the Mayor's Mid-Year Adjustment Plan and reducing other selected Department appropriations.OrdinanceFiledOrdinance authorizing the Controller and the Director of Human Resources to amend the Annual Appropriation Ordinance and the Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 to reflect the Mayor's Mid-Year Adjustment Plan, and to reduce other selected Department appropriations.   Action details Not available
081555 1 Public Employment - Deletion of PositionsOrdinanceKilledDraft ordinance amending Ordinance No. 141-08 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2008-2009) to reflect the deletion of 98 positions (26.27 FTE) in various Classes and Departments.   Action details Not available
081560 1 India Basin Industrial Park Zoning Map AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Map Sheets ZN08, ZN10, SU08 and SU10 to change the use classification of certain parcels in and around the India Basin Industrial Park Redevelopment Project Area from M-1 (Light Industrial) and M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Districts to PDR-1-B (Light Industrial, Buffer) and PDR-2 (Production, Distribution, and Repair) Districts and to incorporate all of the subject parcels into the India Basin Industrial Park Special Use District; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
081561 1 India Basin Industrial Park, Planning Code Text AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.42 to create a new India Basin Industrial Park Special Use District; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
081563 1 Public Employment - San Francisco's Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 141-08 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2008-2009) to reflect the addition of one position (.20 FTE) 9775L Senior Community Development Specialist II and one position (.20 FTE) 9770L Community Development Assistant to the Board of Supervisors (BOS).   Action details Not available
081564 1 Administrative Code - Amendment to Large Tourist Hotel Conversion OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 41F to clarify the scope and implementation of the Large Tourist Hotel Conversion Ordinance, including minor edits to the definition of "Convert" and additional guidance regarding the conversion process for Large Tourist Hotel Rooms, and making required findings.   Action details Not available
081565 1 Adopting a New Planning Code Article 10 and Article 11 and Adding New Planning Code Section 176(f)OrdinanceFiledOrdinance rescinding Planning Code Article 10 in its entirety, rescinding Planning Code Article 11 in its entirety, and adopting a new Article 10 and Article 11 to implement the provisions of new San Francisco Charter Section 4.135; and adding new Planning Code Section 176(f).   Action details Not available
081577 1 Zoning Map Amendments for 1-25 Division Street and 45 Rhode IslandOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Zoning Map by amending the use designation for Assessor's Block 3912, Lots 001 and 003, known as 1-25 Division Street and 45 Rhode Island Street, respectively, from PDR-1-D (Production Distribution and Repair - Design) to UMU (Urban Mixed Use); and making various findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
081556 1 Honoring Carl Friedman for over thirty years of leadership of the San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control and Animal Welfare communityResolutionPassedResolution honoring Carl Friedman for over thirty years of leadership of the San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control and Animal Welfare community.   Action details Not available
081559 1 Accept-Expend Federal grant funds - Department of Public Works - $1,475,675ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,475,675 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program.   Action details Not available
081562 1 Establishing City policy supporting Smart Grid technology and protocols for City electric systemsResolutionPassedResolution establishing City policy supporting Smart Grid technology and protocols for City electric systems and urging the Public Utilities Commission to prepare a study to identify the most effective and economic means to implement smart grid technology.   Action details Not available
081567 1 Commending Gerald H. Bibelheimer and his stellar work as a Social Worker throughout the City and County of San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution commending Gerald H. Bibelheimer and his stellar work as a Social Worker throughout the City and County of San Francisco for the past 20 years.   Action details Not available
081568 1 Resolution to commend the 5th Anniversary of the opening of the Noe Valley Farmers' MarketResolutionPassedResolution to commend the 5th Anniversary of the opening of the Noe Valley Farmers' Market.   Action details Not available
081569 1 Honoring Rodel Rodis for sixteen years of service to City College of San FranciscoResolutionFiledResolution honoring Rodel Rodis for sixteen years of service to City College of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
081570 1 Honoring Scott Hall and the Gay American HeroesResolutionPassedResolution honoring Scott Hall and the Gay American Heroes   Action details Not available
081571 1 Supporting the public process in development of the master plan for Ocean BeachResolutionPassedResolution supporting the public process of the development of the master plan for Ocean Beach.   Action details Not available
081572 1 Commemorating 65th anniversary of repeal of 1882 Chinese Exclusion ActResolutionPassedResolution commemorating December 17, 2008 as the 65th Anniversary of the repeal of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, which was the first significant restriction on free immigration in United States history.   Action details Not available
081502 2 Preferred Alternative for the South Access for the Golden Gate Bridge: Doyle Drive ProjectResolutionPassedResolution approving the Preferred Alternative for the South Access for the Golden Gate Bridge: Doyle Drive Project.   Action details Not available
081517 2 Resolution to Establish the Tourism Improvement DistrictResolutionPassedResolution of Formation: Establishing a business-based business improvement district to be known as the “Tourism Improvement District,” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against defined hotel businesses located in that district for fifteen (15) years commencing January 1, 2009, subject to conditions as specified, and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
081411 1 Opposing location of proposed Presidio Fine Arts MuseumResolutionFiledResolution declaring official City policy opposing preferred alternatives 2 and 2A in the San Francisco Presidio Trust’s Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) that propose the construction of a large hotel and museum facility in the Presidio.   Action details Not available
081541 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Karl HaszMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Karl Hasz to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 6, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081542 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Karl HaszMotionKilledMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Karl Hasz to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 6, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081543 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Sue LeeMotionKilledMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Sue Lee to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 4, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081544 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Sue LeeMotionKilledMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Sue Lee to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 4, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081545 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Jonathan PearlmanMotionWithdrawnMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Jonathan Pearlman to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 2, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081546 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Jonathan PearlmanMotionWithdrawnMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Jonathan Pearlman to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 2, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081547 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Allison WilliamsMotionFiledMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Allison Williams to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 1, for a four-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081548 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Allison WilliamsMotionFiledMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Allison Williams to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 1, for a four-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081549 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Charles ChaseMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Charles Chase to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 3, for a four-year term ending date to be determined. ..Version Version ..comment (Section 4.135 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved; companion measure to File 081550. Transmittal date – December 4, 2008.)   Action details Not available
081550 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Charles ChaseMotionKilledMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Charles Chase to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 3, for a four-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081551 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Henry KarnilowiczMotionWithdrawnMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Henry Karnilowicz to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 5, for a four-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081552 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Henry KarnilowiczMotionWithdrawnMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Henry Karnilowicz to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 5, for a four-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081553 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Susan SunMotionFiledMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Susan Sun to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 7, for a four-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081554 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Susan SunMotionFiledMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Susan Sun to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 7, for a four-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
081573 1 Approving an application form for Boards, Commissions and Committees and specifying a supplemental form for applicants to Reentry Council seats designated for former inmatesMotionPassedMotion approving use of designated application form for applicants to Boards, Commissions and Committees and specifying a supplemental application for those seeking the former inmates seats on Reentry Council to ascertain experiential qualifications and avoid unfair stigmatization of the formerly incarcerated applicants.   Action details Not available
081574 1 Amending Board Rule 3.8 - Committee ReportMotionFiledMotion amending Rule 3.8 of the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order to allow a single Supervisor to continue a matter referred as a committee report under certain circumstances; motion suspending Rule 4.38 regarding committee referral for said motion.   Action details Not available
081557 1 Energy Conservation Program(s) & SF Go Solar by the San Francisco PUC UpdateHearingFiledHearing to consider an update on the status of Energy Conservation Program(s) & SF Go Solar by the San Francisco, PUC, including any recommendations from both the Solar Task Force and PUC staff on program changes or possible changes.   Action details Not available
081558 1 Joint Hearing of the Public Safety Committee of the Board of Supervisors and the Police CommissionHearingFiledJoint Hearing of the Public Safety Committee of the Board of Supervisors and the Police Commission to officially receive and discuss Police Executive Research Forum's findings and final report of their Organizational Review of the San Francisco Police Department.   Action details Not available
081566 1 Future Plans for the Aquatic Park and Fisherman's Wharf areasHearingFiledHearing on future plans for the Aquatic Park and Fisherman's Wharf areas. The hearing will consider the proposed plans impacting the area including: 1) Van Ness BART, 2) The Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District, 3) Aquatic Park area, including the Maritime Museum, and 4) The bike plan.   Action details Not available
081575 1 Board of Supervisors SeniorityReportFiledLottery to determine the seniority of the new members of the Board of Supervisors to be scheduled at the Tuesday, December 16, 2009 Board meeting.   Action details Not available
081535 1 Waiver of Administrative Code Sections 6.40 and 6.41 to allow award of agreement for program construction management services without a competitive procurement processOrdinancePassedOrdinance granting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission a waiver of Administrative Code Sections 6.40 and 6.41 to allow award of Agreement No. CS-963, Program Construction Management Services, without a competitive procurement process.   Action details Not available
081484 1 WSIP Agreement No. CS-917, San Joaquin Regional Construction Management Services - Not to Exceed $28,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to award and execute the Water System Improvement Program-funded Professional Service Agreement No. CS-917, San Joaquin Regional Construction Management Services, with PMA Consultants LLC to provide Construction Management Services for the San Joaquin Regional Projects, for an amount not to exceed $28,000,000, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118.   Action details Not available
081485 1 WSIP Agreement No. CS-765, Parsons Water and InfrastructureResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. CS-765, San Francisco Water System Improvement Program – Program/Project/Pre-Construction Management Services with Parsons Water and Infrastructure.   Action details Not available
081536 1 WSIP Agreement No. CS-963, Program Construction Management Services - Not to Exceed $26,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute the Water System Improvement Program-funded Agreement No. CS-963, Program Construction Management Services, with AECOM WATER, for an amount not to exceed $26,000,000 with a term of up to seven (7) years, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118, if the Board of Supervisors has approved an ordinance waiving procurement requirements of San Francisco Administrative Code Sections 6.40 and 6.41, and that ordinance is effective.   Action details Not available