Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/24/2009 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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090043 1 Approving First Amendment to Agreement between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Santa Clara Valley Water District for Operation and Maintenance of the Intertie pursuant to Charter Section 9.118ResolutionPassedResolution approving First Amendment to the Operation and Maintenance Agreement between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) for the Intertie pursuant to Charter Section 9.118.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090025 1 Accept-Expend federal grant funds to support HIV/AIDS services - $4,758,228ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend a funding award entitled the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act Grant (Ryan White Part A Program), in the amount of $4,758,228, for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area, from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to support HIV/AIDS health services; for the period of February 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081320 2 Appointment, Child Care Planning and Advisory Council - Candace WongMotionPassedMotion appointing Candace Wong, term ending December 31, 2011, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090055 2 Appointment, Elections Commission - Gerard Joseph GleasonMotionPassedMotion appointing Gerard Joseph Gleanson, term ending January 1, 2014, to the Elections Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
081604 2 Amending FY 2008-2009 Annual Salary OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 141-08 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2008-2009) to reflect the addition of the following four positions: one 5642 Senior Environmental Specialist (0.30 FTE); two 5640 Environmental Specialists (0.30 FTE each); and one 5638 Environmental Assistant (0.30 FTE) at the Department of the Environment.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090097 1 Administrative Code Revision: Health Service SystemOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 16, Article XV, of Part 1 of the San Francisco Municipal (Administrative) Code by amending Section 16.703 regarding Board approval of Health Service System Plans and Contribution Rates.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090108 1 De-appropriating $11,617,063 of Water System Improvement Program funding at the San Francisco Public Utilities CommissionOrdinancePassedOrdinance de-appropriating $11,617,063 of Water System Improvement Program funding based on actions taken by the Budget and Finance Committee on Ordinance number 311-08 at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090098 1 Establishing Monthly Contribution Amount to Health Service Trust FundResolutionPassedResolution establishing monthly contribution amount to Health Service Trust Fund.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081394 2 Adoption of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Three Year Program and Expenditure Plan and Accept and Expend additional PEI Allocation- $874,700ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the adoption of the Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Three Year Program and Expenditure Plan and authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend the additional PEI allocation totaling $874,700.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090134 2 0.25% Sales Tax Increase for Health and Human Services and Public ProtectionOrdinanceFailedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to add Article 16-A to provide support for health and human services and public protection to residents of the City and County of San Francisco by imposing a transactions (sales) and use tax at the rate of one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) for a period of three (3) years, to be administered by the State Board of Equalization in accordance with Parts 1.6 and 1.7 of Division 2 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code; adopting an expenditure plan; and directing submission of the tax for voter approval at the November 3, 2009, election.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
090133 2 Ordering Submission of Gross Receipts Tax to VotersMotionFiledMotion ordering submitted to the voters an "Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to: (1) enact a new Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance), Sections 951 through 958, to impose a gross receipts tax on persons engaging in business activities in San Francisco; (2) amend Article 12 (Business Registration Ordinance) to conform business registration requirements with the enactment of Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance); (3) amend Article 6 (Common Administrative Provisions) to conform them with the enactment of Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance); and (4) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to conform it with the enactment of Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance)" at an election to be held on June 2, 2009.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
090135 2 Ordering Submission of Proposed Payroll Expense Tax Amendment to VotersMotionFiledMotion ordering submitted to the voters an "Ordinance amending (1) Section 903.1 to reduce the Payroll Expense Tax rate from 1.5% to 1.0%, for business whose taxable payroll expense exceeds $300,000, but is less than or equal to $400,000, beginning with the 2010 tax year; and (2) Section 905-A to increase the Small Business Tax Exemption to include all taxpayers whose taxable payroll expense is $300,000 or less, beginning with the 2010 tax year" at an election to be held on June 2, 2009.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
081356 2 Zoning Map Amendment - 483 Bosworth Street, also known as 1 Lyell StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sheet 11 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the zoning of the property located at 483 Bosworth Street, also known as 1 Lyell Street, Assessor's Block 6753, Lot 063 from P (Public) to RH-2 (Residential, House Districts, Two-Family); adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Priorities of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090099 1 Re-establishing the name of the Richmond DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance rescinding Ordinance 4397 and re-establishing the name of the area north of Golden Gate Park and west of Arguello Boulevard as the Richmond District.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
081512 1 Workforce Development - First Source Hiring ProgramOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 83, Section 83.18 to eliminate the expiration date of the First Source Hiring Program, and Section 83.10 to eliminate the attorneys fees provision.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090056 1 Appointment, Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board - Supervisor John AvalosMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor John Avalos, term ending June 30, 2009, to the Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090163 1 Appointment, SF Local Agency Formation Commission - Supervisor John AvalosMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor John Avalos, as an alternate member, term ending February 4, 2010, to the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090078 1 Appointments, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District- Supervisors Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd and Carmen ChuMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisors Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd and Carmen Chu, as members of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, terms ending January 31, 2011.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
090078 2 Appointments, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District- Supervisors Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd and Carmen ChuMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisors Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd and Carmen Chu, as members of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, terms ending January 31, 2011.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090207 1 Appointment, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District - Supervisor David CamposMotionFailedMotion appointing Supervisor David Campos as a member of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, term ending January 31, 2011.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
090053 1 Appointment, SF Local Agency Formation Commission - Supervisor Bevan DuftyMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Bevan Dufty, term ending February 20, 2011, to the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090164 1 Appointment, SF Local Agency Formation Commission - Supervisor Eric MarMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Eric Mar, term ending August 27, 2009, to the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090044 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Computers For Marketing Corporation - $42,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Computers For Marketing Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $42,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 15, 2007 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 464-348; entitled Computers for Marketing Corporation, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090045 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Susan Howard - $175,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Susan Howard against the City and County of San Francisco for $175,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 14, 2007 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 460-454; entitled Susan Howard, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090157 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Mehrdad Alemozaffar - $350,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing entry of Judgment, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68, in favor of Mehrdad Alemozaffar and against the City and County of San Francisco in the amount of $350,000 in settlement of the lawsuit filed on July 20, 2007 in United States District Court, Case No. C07-4494 JSW entitled Mehrdad Alemozaffar v. City and County of San Francisco, Officers Jesse Serna, James McGrath and Gary Moriyama and Deputies Jurnation Reymundo and George Coviello.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090052 1 Settlement of Administrative Enforcement Action - $87,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated administrative enforcement action filed by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board against San Francisco imposing a penalty of $87,000.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090201 1 Closed Session - Conference with City Attorney, Significant Exposure to Litigation with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of S.F.MotionPassedMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from the City Attorney in light of significant exposure to litigation with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco related to the application of the City's Documentary Transfer Tax to certain property transfers. Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(2) permit this closed session because discussion in open session concerning matters would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in the potential litigation.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090122 1 Update on labor negotiations concerning City workers from the Mayor's Office and the Department of Human ResourcesMotionPassedMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the Mayor's Office and the Department of Human Resources concerning negotiations with Labor Unions representing City Workers. This closed session is permitted by Government Code Section 54957.6 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(e).APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090189 1 Susan Langlands Day - February 28, 2009ResolutionPassedResolution declaring February 28, 2009 “Susan Langlands Day” in the City & County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090190 1 Commending the Moby Dick Bar for its 30 years of dedicated service to the Castro DistrictResolutionPassedResolution commending the Moby Dick Bar for its 30 years of dedicated service to the Castro District.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090191 1 Amended Landmark Tree Criteria, Nomination and Evaluation FormsResolutionPassedResolution amending landmark tree criteria, nomination and evaluation forms to be used in the implementation of a nomination, evaluation, and removal process for landmark trees in the City and County of San Francisco.Resolution amending landmark tree criteria, nomination and evaluation forms to be used in the implementation of a nomination, evaluation, and removal process for landmark trees in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090192 1 Commending Star of the Sea School on their 100th year anniversaryResolutionPassedResolution commending Star of the Sea School on their 100th year anniversary.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090193 1 Requesting establishment of the Office of Urban Policy in President Obama's AdministrationResolutionPassedResolution requesting that the proposed Office of Urban Policy in President Obama’s Administration form a permanent advisory group to help guide that office in its efforts to provide assistance to our nation’s urban areas.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090165 1 Final Map - 1299 Bush StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 5079, a 26 Unit Residential and 1 Unit Commercial Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 1299 Bush Street being a subdivision of Lot 014 in Assessors Block No. 0279 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090167 1 Final Map - 2101 and 2125 Bryant StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 4478, a 76 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 2101 and 2125 Bryant Street being a subdivision of Lot 065 in Assessors Block No. 4080 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090168 1 Final Map - 4451-4455 Mission StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 5325, a 6 Residential Unit and 1 Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 4451 – 4455 Mission Street being a subdivision of Lots 022A and 022B in Assessors Block No. 6013 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090186 1 Waiving Board Rule 4.19 regarding consideration of Mayoral vetoMotionPassedMotion that the Board waives Board Rule 4.19 regarding consideration of a Mayoral veto.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090166 1 Final Map - 1315-1327 7th AvenueMotionKilledMotion approving Final Map 4654, an 11 Residential Unit and 1 Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 1315 – 1327 7th Avenue being a subdivision of Lot 052 in Assessors Block No. 1762 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
090213 1 Celebrating the Opening of the New Portola Branch Library on February 28, 2009ResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the Grand Opening of the new Portola Branch Library and commending the community and the San Francisco Public Library team for their hard work and commitment to San Francisco and the residents of the Portola district.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090219 1 Amendment to post-employment restrictionsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending section 3.234 of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to extend the one-year restriction on communicating with one's former department to employees and officers who have transferred departments within the City, and to provide that an employee or officer may not be employed by a party to a City contract within one year after the contract date if the employee or officer participated personally and substantially in the award of the contract.   Action details Not available
090222 1 Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Visitacion Valley Redevelopment ProjectOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Visitacion Valley Redevelopment Project area; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law; authorizing official acts in furtherance of this ordinance.   Action details Not available
090223 1 Schlage Lock/Visitacion Valley Special Use DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.40 to establish the Visitacion Valley/Schlage Lock Special Use District which includes a portion of the Visitacion Valley neighborhood and the Schlage Lock site within the City and County of San Francisco, the boundaries of which are designated on Sectional Map No. 10 SU of the Zoning Maps of the City and County of San Francisco, and which generally includes the properties bounded by Bayshore, Blanken and Tunnel Avenue to the San Francisco/San Mateo County line to the south, including the properties fronting Bayshore Boulevard from Arleta Avenue to the San Francisco/San Mateo County line to the south and including the properties fronting Leland Avenue from Cora Street to Bayshore Boulevard; to require development within the Special Use District to adhere to the Visitacion Valley/Schlage Lock Design for Development document approved as part of the Visitacion Valley Redevelopment Plan.   Action details Not available
090224 1 Zoning Map Amendments In Connection With Visitacion Valley Redevelopment PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sheet 10SU to establish a special use district for all property located within the Visitacion Valley Redevelopment Project Area, generally including the properties bounded by Bayshore, Blanken and Tunnel Avenue to the San Francisco/San Mateo County line to the south, including the properties fronting Bayshore Boulevard from Arleta Avenue to the San Francisco/San Mateo County line to the south and including the properties fronting Leland Avenue from Cora Street to Bayshore Boulevard; amending Sheet 10H of the Zoning Map to change the Height and Bulk District of the Visitacion Valley Redevelopment Project Area from a 40-X Height and Bulk District to a 55-X Height and Bulk District for property located in Subarea Zone 2 of the Visitacion Valley Redevelopment Plan; and making various findings, including CEQA findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
090225 1 Residential Water Conservation Ordinance AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 12A of the San Francisco Housing Code to achieve water conservation by improving the water efficiency of residential buildings by amending the standards for water closets, showerheads, and faucet aerators and requiring leak repair in all residential buildings, except for tourist hotels and motels, required upon the occurrence of specific events, amending Chapter 12A to allow an exemption to preserve historical integrity, amending Chapter 12 and 12A to allow paper and/or electronic forms for compliance and providing that compliance records may be available via the internet, amending Section 1211 to clarify that domestic partners are entitled to the same exemptions from the definition of transfers as spouses, amending the Section 1216 fee provision for energy conservation compliance to include water conservation compliance, and providing that this ordinance shall be effective no earlier than July 1, 2009.   Action details Not available
090226 1 Commercial Water Conservation Ordinance AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 13A of the San Francisco Building Code to achieve water conservation by improving the water efficiency of commercial buildings by changing the standards for water closets, urinals, showerheads and faucet aerators and requiring leak repair, required upon the occurrence of major additions or improvements, and in all defined commercial buildings no later than January 1, 2017, authorizing an exemption to preserve historical integrity of the building, authorizing paper and/or electronic forms for compliance and providing that compliance records may be available via the internet, providing that reasonable fees may be required to pay for the cost of implementing this Chapter, to be established by subsequent Board action, and providing that this ordinance shall be effective no earlier than July 1, 2009.   Action details Not available
090227 1 Building Code - Requiring Amended Certificates of Final Completion and Occupancy for Changes of Occupancy of Existing BuildingsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by amending Section 109A to provide that an Amended Certificate of Final Completion and Occupancy shall be issued for an existing building where there is an increase in the number of legal dwelling units resulting in a change of occupancy, and to require the Amended Certificate of Final Completion and Occupancy to include a reference to the date of the first certificate of occupancy and any subsequent certificates of occupancy that have been issued for the building.   Action details Not available
090228 1 Payroll Expense Tax Revision to Encourage Job Retention and Creation in San FranciscoOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance by adding Section 905 to permit the Payroll Expense Tax owed for 2010 to be paid at the lower of the amount owed for 2009 or 2010 and for 2011 to be paid at the lowest of the amount owed for 2009, 2010, or 2011.   Action details Not available
090229 1 Temporary benefit payment to encourage investmentOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.60 to provide a two year benefit payment for persons who purchase taxable business property in San Francisco in calendar year 2009.   Action details Not available
090230 1 MOU, Amendment No. 1 - Freight Checkers, Clerical Employees & Helpers, Local 856 (Supervising Registered Nurses, Unit 11.B.)OrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing Amendment #1 to the 2007-2011 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Freight Checkers, Clerical Employees & Helpers, Local 856 (Supervising Registered Nurses, Unit 11.B.) by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.   Action details Not available
080323 4 Place of Entertainment Permits and Board of Appeals ProceduresOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 2.26, 1060, 1060.1, 1060.2, 1060.3, 1060.5, 1060.24, 1060.25 and 1060.29, by adding Sections 1060.20.1, 1060.20.2, 1060.20.3, 1060.20.4, 1060.24.1, 1060.24.2, 1060.29.1, 1060.30, 1060.31, 1060.32, 1060.33, 1060.34, 1060.35, 1060.36, and 1060.37, by repealing Sections 1060.4, 1060.20, and 1060.22, and by adding new Sections 1060.4 and 1060.20, relating to the application, approval, amendment, suspension, revocation, and transfer of Place of Entertainment Permits and One Night Event Permits (now called "One Time Event Permits"), including changes in penalties, and amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Sections 8 and 26 to provide the time for appealing to the Board of Appeals, to provide an additional category of permit suspension and revocation actions that are not suspended pending a decision by the Board of Appeals, and to clarify the standards governing the review of permits.   Action details Not available
080324 3 Extended-Hours Premises PermitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 1070, 1070.1, 1070.2, 1070.3, 1070.5, 1070.7, 1070.8, 1070.19, 1070.22, and 1070.24, by adding Sections 1017.17.1, 1017.17.2, 1017,17.3, 1070.28, 1070.29, 1070.30, 1070.31, 1070.32, 1070.33, 1070.34, 1070.35, and 1070.36; by repealing Sections 1070.4, 1070.17, 1070.20, 1070.20-1, 1070.21, and 1070.26; and by adding new Sections 1070.4, 1070.17, and 1070.20, relating to the application, approval, amendment, suspension, revocation, and transfer of Extended-Hours Premises Permits, including changes in penalties.   Action details Not available
080380 2 Unsolicited Print Publications--Stop Distribution NoticeOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Section 184.69 – 184.72 and 184.74 of the Public Works Code to require publishers of unsolicited print publications to provide a toll-free number or an e-mail address for residents who do not want to receive such print publications; to prohibit the distribution of such print publications to residents who request not to receive such print publications; and to assess penalties.   Action details Not available
090213 1 Celebrating the Opening of the New Portola Branch Library on February 28, 2009ResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the Grand Opening of the new Portola Branch Library and commending the community and the San Francisco Public Library team for their hard work and commitment to San Francisco and the residents of the Portola district.   Action details Not available
090220 1 Accept and Expend State Grant funds - Recreation and Park Department - $65,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to apply for, accept and expend an Urban Forestry Public Education Grant administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in the amount of $65,000 for the Urban Forestry Project.   Action details Not available
090221 1 Accept and Expend State Grant funds - Recreation and Park Department - $200,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to apply for, accept and expend an Urban Forestry Inventory Grant administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in the amount of $200,000 for the Urban Forestry Inventory Project.   Action details Not available
090240 1 Declaring the City's intention to appropriate available Rainy Day Reserve funds to the San Francisco Unified School DistrictResolutionPassedResolution declaring the City's intention to appropriate available Rainy Day Reserve funds to the San Francisco Unified School District, to help the District cope with the loss of State funding for the 2009-2010 school year.   Action details Not available
090241 1 90 day extension for Historic Preservation Commission review - The Metro TheatreResolutionFiledResolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render its decision on a proposed Resolution that would initiate the designation of The Metro Theatre, 2055 Union Street, Lot 018 in Assessor’s Block 0541, as a landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the Planning Code.   Action details Not available
090242 1 Urging passage of the Marijuana Control, Regulation and Education Act (AB 390) which would tax and regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcoholResolutionPassedResolution supporting the recently proposed state legislation, the Marijuana Control, Regulation and Education Act (AB 390), which would tax and regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol.   Action details Not available
090243 1 Urging Congress to pass the Uniting American Families ActResolutionPassedResolution urging Congress to pass the Uniting American Families Act and supporting the removal of legal barriers to immigration by permanent same-sex partners.   Action details Not available
090246 1 Urging President Barack Obama and Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein to appoint a new U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of CaliforniaResolutionPassedResolution urging President Barack Obama and Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein to appoint a new U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California.   Action details Not available
090247 1 Celebrating the reopening of the Angel Island Immigration StationResolutionPassedResolution celebrating the reopening of the Angel Island Immigration Station.   Action details Not available
090248 1 Accept-Expend State Grant - Sheriff's Department - $96,885ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Department of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend $96,885 in additional funds from the Corrections Standards Authority for the standards and training of local corrections and probation officers programs; stipulating adherence to standards for recruitment and training established by the Corrections Standards Authority, waiving any indirect costs.   Action details Not available
090249 1 Urging the organizers of the Bay to Breakers to collaborate on a comprehensive plan that protects the neighborhoods while preserving the unique spirit of the raceResolutionPassedResolution urging the sponsors of the Bay to Breakers race to work with city agencies, neighborhood groups, and race advocates to develop a comprehensive plan that protects the host neighborhoods while preserving the unique spirit of the race.   Action details Not available
090214 1 Culture and Recreation Departments budget submission to the Mayor's Office on the proposed mid-year cutsHearingFiledHearing to consider Culture and Recreation Departments including the Recreation and Parks Department and the Fine Arts Museum's February 20, 2009 departmental budget submissions to the Mayor's Office, proposed mid-year reductions and layoffs, major changes to departmental budgets including plans for consolidation, new initiatives, proposed layoffs and service cuts, impacts to non-profit service delivery, fee increases and other options for increasing revenues.   Action details Not available
090215 1 General Services Agency budget submissions to the Mayor's Office on the proposed mid-year cutsHearingFiledHearing to consider the General Services Agency Budget, including Department of Public Works, Department of Technology, and the 311 Projects' February 20, 2009 departmental budget submissions to the Mayor's Office, proposed mid-year reductions and layoffs, major changes to departmental budgets including plans for consolidation, new initiatives, proposed layoffs and service cuts, impacts to non-profit service delivery, fee increases and other options for increasing revenues.   Action details Not available
090216 1 Health and Human Services Departments budget submission to the Mayor's Office on the proposed mid-year cutsHearingFiledHearing to consider Health and Human Services Departments: Human Services Agency (HSA), Department of Public Health (DPH), and Department of Children, Youth, and their Families' (DCYF) February 20, 2009 departmental budget submissions to the Mayor's Office, proposed mid-year reductions and layoffs, major changes to departmental budgets including plans for consolidation, new initiatives, proposed layoffs and service cuts, impacts to non-profit service delivery, fee increases and other options for increasing revenues.   Action details Not available
090217 1 Public Safety Departments budget submission to the Mayor's Office on the proposed mid-year cutsHearingFiledHearing to consider Public Safety Departments including the Police, Fire, Sheriff, District Attorney, Public Defender, Adult Probation and Juvenile Probation Departments' February 20, 2009 departmental budget submissions to the Mayor's Office, proposed mid-year reductions and layoffs, major changes to departmental budgets including plans for consolidation, new initiatives, proposed layoffs and service cuts, impacts to non-profit service delivery, fee increases and other options for increasing revenues.   Action details Not available
090218 1 2009 Summer Programs for Children and Youth in San FranciscoHearingFiledHearing to review the 2009 summer programs for children and youth in San Francisco in order to discuss what programs will be available to the public and how best to access these programs. Hearing will also address current collaboration between the city, school district, and community partners to provide summer programs, and recommend ways to better coordinate in the future. Hearing will examine ways to more effectively promote these programs in order to increase awareness as to the availability of these opportunities.   Action details Not available
090231 1 Extending Time for Negotiations with Labor Unions to June 30, 2009MotionPassedMotion extending time for negotiations pursuant to Charter Section 11.100.   Action details Not available
090232 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Ruth ToddMotionKilledMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Ruth Todd to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 2, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
090233 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Ruth ToddMotionPassedMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Ruth Todd to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 2, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
090234 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Tim KelleyMotionFiledMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Tim Kelley to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 4, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
090235 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Tim KelleyMotionFiledMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Tim Kelley to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 4, for a two-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
090236 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Diane MatsudaMotionPassedMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Diane Matsuda to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 7, for a four-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
090237 1 Appointment, Historical Preservation Commission - Diane MatsudaMotionKilledMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Diane Matsuda to the Historical Preservation Commission, Seat No. 7, for a four-year term ending date to be determined.   Action details Not available
090239 1 Adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County departmentsMotionPassedMotion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County departments.   Action details Not available
090117 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Antia Lelaind - $175,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Antia Lelaind against the City and County of San Francisco et al. for $175,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 22, 2006, in the United States District Court of the Northern District of California, Case No. C06-05870 MHP; entitled Antia Lelaind v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
090158 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Mark Boyd - $85,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by Mark Boyd against the City and County of San Francisco for $85,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 31, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 436930; entitled Jane Martin, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.   Action details Not available
090170 1 Mission Bay North-Acceptance of Blocks N4, N4A and N5 Public Infrastructure ImprovementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance accepting the Mission Bay Blocks N4, N4A and N5 Public Infrastructure Improvements on Berry Street Connector Road, King Street Frontage Road and portions of Berry Street and Fifth Street; designating street grades and sidewalk widths; accepting the Irrevocable Offers of the acquisition facilities for public use and maintenance purposes; adopting environmental findings and findings that such actions are consistent with the City’s General Plan, eight priority policy findings of City’s Planning Code Section 101.1, and the Mission Bay North Redevelopment Plan; accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 178,006; and authorizing official acts in connection with this ordinance.   Action details Not available
090171 1 Mission Bay-Acceptance of 16th Street and Vermont Street Intersection Public Infrastructure ImprovementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance accepting the 16th Street and Vermont Street Intersection Public Infrastructure Improvements; accepting the Irrevocable Offers of the acquisition facilities for public use and maintenance purposes; adopting environmental findings and findings that such actions are consistent with the City’s General Plan, eight priority policy findings of City’s Planning Code section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 178,016; and authorizing official acts in connection with this ordinance.   Action details Not available
090172 1 Settlement of complaint before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and approval of Revised ProceduresOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in FERC Dockets No. ER05-516-000, et al, initiated by the City against Pacific Gas & Electric Company contesting costs and terms and conditions for the interconnection of City facilities under the Interconnection Agreement with PG&E and approving the Revised Procedures for interconnection of City facilities.   Action details Not available
090199 1 Conflict of Interest Code AmendmentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 1 of Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 3.1-110, 3.1-120, 3.1-140, 3.1-145, 3.1-150, 3.1-155, 3.1-165, 3.1-175, 3.1-195, 3.1-207, 3.1-218, 3.1-240, 3.1-251, 3.1-253, 3.1-267, 3.1-275, 3.1-280, 3.1-285, 3.1-315, 3.1-320, 3.1-340, 3.1-345, 3.1-362, 3.1-365, 3.1-395, 3.1-410, 3.1-415, 3.1-420, 3.1-422, 3.1-435, 3.1-460, deleting sections 3.1-193, 3.1-300, 3.1-350, 3.1-417, 3.1-425, and adding sections 3.1-158, 3.1-268, 3.1-350, 3.1-400 to update the list of designated employees who must file financial disclosure statements and to modify the applicable disclosure categories.   Action details Not available
090202 1 Approving General Plan Amendments Related to the Visitacion Valley Redevelopment PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by approving General Plan amendments to implement the Visitacion Valley Redevelopment Plan (which includes a portion of the Visitacion Valley neighborhood and the Schlage Lock site within the City and County of San Francisco, the boundaries of which are designated on Sectional Map No. 10 SU of the Zoning Maps of the City and County of San Francisco, and which generally includes the properties bounded by Bayshore, Blanken and Tunnel Avenue to the San Francisco/San Mateo County line to the south, including the properties fronting Bayshore Boulevard from Arleta Avenue to the San Francisco/San Mateo County line to the south and including the properties fronting Leland Avenue from Cora Street to Bayshore Boulevard) by amending the Arts Element, Commerce and Industry Element, Recreation and Open Space Element, Transportation Element, and Urban Design Elements; 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.   Action details Not available
090203 1 Zoning Map Amendment - 401 - 421 Shields StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sheet 12 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the zoning of the properties located at 401-421 Shields Street, Block 7074, Assessor's Lot Nos. 001, 046, 047, 048, from P (Public) to RH-1 (Residential, House Districts, Single-Family); adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Priorities of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).   Action details Not available
090155 1 Settlement of Claim - Deo Dutt - $98,443.83ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claim of State Farm Insurance Company as subrogee for Deo Dutt against the City and County of San Francisco for $98,443.83; claim was filed on October 21, 2008.   Action details Not available
090198 1 Accept and Expend Federal Grant Funds - San Francisco Fire Department - $297,030ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $297,030 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop and implement an Advanced Driver Training Program for its uniformed employees.   Action details Not available