Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2009 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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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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
090132 1 Accept and expend grant funds for children's dental disease prevention servicesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SF DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a three-year grant from the California Department of Public Health (CA DPH), to fund the California Dental Disease Prevention Program (CCDDPP), for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010; and authorizing SF DPH to execute all documents and subsequent amendments related to this contract.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090138 1 Accept and expend grant funds to support the 3rd Street Clinic expansion - $115,191ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and retroactively expend grant funds in the amount of $115,191 for a three-year project from the 3rd Street Youth Center to expand clinic hours at the 3rd Street Clinic from 12 hours per week to 20 hours per week; for the period of February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2012.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090142 1 Accept and expend grant - Funding a Healthy San Francisco program evaluation - $300,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $300,000 from the Blue Shield of California Foundation to fund a Healthy San Francisco program evaluation; for the period of January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.ADOPTEDPass 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).FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
090113 2 Appointment, San Francisco Health Authority - Eddie ChanMotionPassedMotion appointing Eddie Chan, term ending January 15, 2010, to the San Francisco Health Authority, residency requirement waived.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090115 2 Appointments, Asthma Task Force - Margi English and Lisa FrickeMotionPassedMotion appointing Margi English and Lisa Fricke, terms ending July 1, 2011, to the Asthma Task Force.`APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090119 2 Appointments, Child Care Planning and Advisory Council - Melinda Kanter-Levy and Pamela Tate-RogerMotionPassedMotion appointing Melinda Kanter-Levy and Pamela Tate-Roger, terms ending December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2011, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council, residency requirement waived.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090152 2 Appointment, SRO Task Force - Matthias MorminoMotionPassedMotion appointing Matthias Mormino, term ending December 31, 2009, to the SRO Task Force.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090156 2 Appointment, Bicycle Advisory Committee - Casey AllenMotionPassedMotion appointing Casey Allen, term ending November 19, 2010, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090019 2 Liquor License Transfer - 575 Howard StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license from 280 - 7th Street to 575 Howard Street (District 6), to Colin O'Malley and Leilani Brennan for Eve Lounge will serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordiance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081330 1 Adopting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the ChildResolutionPassedResolution urging the Board of Supervisors to adopt the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and supporting its inalienable freedoms for children and youth in San Francisco.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081330 2 Adopting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the ChildResolutionPassedResolution urging the Board of Supervisors to adopt the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and supporting its inalienable freedoms for children and youth in San Francisco.RE-REFERREDPass Action details Not available
090008 1 Public, Education and Government Cable Access SystemResolutionPassedResolution requesting San Francisco’s Congressional and State Legislative Delegations reform laws governing use of Public, Education and Government Cable Access System Funds.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
090008 2 Public, Education and Government Cable Access SystemResolutionPassedResolution requesting San Francisco’s Congressional and State Legislative Delegations reform laws governing use of Public, Education and Government Cable Access System Funds.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081560 2 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090137 1 Landmark Tree Designation of California Buckeye, Aesculus Californica, located behind 757 Pennsylvania StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating the California Buckeye (Aesculus Californica) located behind 757 Pennsylvania Street (Assessor's Block 4168, Lot 011) as a landmark tree pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810, making findings supporting the designation, and requesting official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090101 1 Interim Zoning Controls Requiring Conditional Use Authorization for Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments, as Defined, in the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial DistrictResolutionPassedResolution imposing interim zoning controls establishing a requirement for conditional use authorization for Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments, as defined, subject to specified exceptions, in the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District and in all properties zoned NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Cluster District) and NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District) along Haight Street, for a one year period, and making findings, including findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090114 2 Appointment, Urban Forestry Council - Terry MilneMotionPassedMotion appointing Terry Milne, term ending November 18, 2010, to the Urban Forestry Council.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090169 1 Appointment - Bay Area Air Quality Management District - Supervisor Eric MarMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Eric Mar, term ending February 1, 2013, to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090299 1 Appointment - Bay Area Air Quality Management District - Supervisor DalyMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Chris Daly, term ending February 1, 2013, to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090046 1 Settlement of Lawsuits - Robert Weaver, et al., Michael Moynihan, et al., and Peter A. Green, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of plaintiffs' claims in the lawsuits filed by Robert Weaver, et al., Michael Moynihan, et al., and Peter A. Green, et al., acting for themselves and others similarly situated, against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,291,741.11 plus 7% simple interest from January 4, 2009 to date of payment; the lawsuits were filed on: (a) April 14, 2003, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 03-1589 SI, entitled Weaver, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; (b) November 14, 2006 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 06-7071 SI, entitled Moynihan, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; and (c) November 7, 2006 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 06-6953 SI, entitled Green, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090109 1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review for 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific AvenueHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department's determination dated December 19, 2008, that a project at 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue (Case No. 2007.1460E) (Building Permit Application Nos. 2003.02.12.7271; 2005.04.21.0598 (UMB retrofit); and 2005.0321.8084 (two-story vertical addition) is exempt from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, Class 32 [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332]. The proposal would add to and rehabilitate the Musto Building, to expand the existing office use and provide ground-floor commercial and restaurant space. The project site (Assessor's Block 0165, Lot 022) is within a C-2 (Community Business) Use District, and in a 65-A Height and Bulk District, and in a Special Use District, the Washington-Broadway Special Use District No. 2. (Appellant: Susan Brandt-Hawley on behalf of San Francisco Preservation Action.)CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
090110 1 Affirming the Categorical Exemption issued for the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue projectMotionFiledMotion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
090111 1 Disapproving the Categorical Exemption issued for the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue projectMotionFiledMotion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
090112 1 Preparation of findings related to the 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue projectMotionFiledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 717 Battery Street/350 Pacific Avenue is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.CONTINUEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090247 1 Celebrating the reopening of the Angel Island Immigration StationResolutionPassedResolution celebrating the reopening of the Angel Island Immigration Station.ADOPTEDPass 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.ADOPTEDPass 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.APPROVEDPass 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.CONTINUEDPass 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.REFERRED  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.CONTINUEDPass 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.CONTINUEDPass 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.REFERRED  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.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
090268 1 Canceling the Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2009MotionPassedMotion canceling the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090274 1 Planning - Union Street Neighborhood Commercial District - Small Self-Service Restaurants and Self-Service Specialty Food UsesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Planning Code Section 725.1, Section 725.44, and Section 725.69A of the Union Street Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning Control Table to provide for a limited number of new Small Self-Service Restaurants and Self-Service Specialty Food uses subject to conditional use authorization by the Planning Commission, making environmental findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
090275 1 Waiver of temporary street space occupancy fee on April 4, 2009 for Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival 2009OrdinancePassedOrdinance waiving the fee in Public Works Code Section 724.1(b) for temporary street space occupancy in certain blocks of 24th Street on Saturday, April 4, 2009 as part of Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival 2009.   Action details Not available
090276 1 Housing Code Section 503(d) "Housing Access" extend protections to all persons sharing housing by deleting references to "families" and technical correction to Section 503(b)OrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending the San Francisco Housing Code Chapter 5, by amending Section 503(d) "Housing Access" to promote affordable housing by extending the protections of that Section to all persons sharing housing by deleting the references to "families" and to specify that the both prospective and current tenants are protected; amending Section 503(b) "Superficial Floor Area" to make a technical correction.   Action details Not available
090277 1 Residential Rent Ordinance: Limit total amount of annual and banked rent increases imposed to 8% per year, written advance notice of basis for banked increases requiredOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 “Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance” by amending Section 37.3 to limit the total amount of annual and banked rent increases that may be imposed in any one year to 8% of the tenant's base rent, and to provide that any remaining banked increase may be imposed in the following years, subject to this same 8% limit (Section 37.3(a)(2)); and to require that landlords provide written advance notice to tenants stating the dates upon which the banked increase is based (Section 37.3(b)(1)).   Action details Not available
090278 1 Residential Rent Ordinance: Tenant financial hardship relief from Section 37.3 rent increases, when total rent would exceed 33% of tenant's gross income; multilingual outreachOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance," by amending Section 37.3 to add Subsection (f) "Tenant Financial Hardship Applications" to provide tenant relief from Section 37.3 rent increases, with relief determined by whether (1) a tenant is unemployed or has had wages reduced by 20% or more, or only has income from government benefits such as Social Security and has not received a cost of living increase in the past 12 months, and (2) the rent including the increase comprises or will comprise 33% or more of tenant's gross income (including consideration of tenant assets); rent increase stayed pending determination of application; if application is granted, the rent increase will not be in effect for a period of time based on the tenant's circumstances, with a review scheduled at the end of that period; a delayed rent increase later allowed will be effective as of the date the tenant's income or assets changed to permit the increase; hardship applications to be available in multiple languages; multilingual notice of ha   Action details Not available
090279 1 Residential Rent Ordinance: Prohibit rent increases and evictions based on additional occupants where total number is within Housing Code Section 503 occupancy limitsOrdinanceKilledOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 “Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance” by amending Sections 37.3 and 37.9 to prohibit rent increases based on the addition of occupants, even where a pre-existing rental agreement or lease otherwise permits a rent increase for additional occupants, except that a landlord may petition for and be granted a rent increase based on increased costs caused by the additional occupant(s), and except that rent increases otherwise permitted by California Civil Code Section 1954.53(d)(1) are not prohibited (Section 37.3(a)(11)); and to prohibit evictions based on the addition of occupants, so long as the total number of occupants does not exceed the maximum number of occupants per sleeping room set by San Francisco Housing Code Section 503(b) "superficial floor area" standards (Section 37.9(a)(2)).   Action details Not available
090286 1 Amending provisions of Chapter 18 of the Administrative Code to specify enforcement and consolidate reporting requirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing amendments to Secs. 18.13-1 and 18.13-5 of the San Francisco Administrative Code.   Action details Not available
090287 1 State Video Franchise HoldersOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by: (1) amending Section 11.1, and adding Section 11.28-A, to establish a fee for state video franchise holders offering services in San Francisco to support public, educational, and government channel facilities and activities; and (2) amending Section 11.1, and adding Section 11.83-A, to establish penalties for violation of customer service and consumer protection standards by state video franchise holders.   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
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
090280 1 Accept and Expend State Grant Funds - S.F. Recreation and Park Department - $157,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a Habitat Conservation Fund Grant administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $157,000 for the Glen Canyon Islais Creek Restoration Project.   Action details Not available
090281 1 Adopting findings related to San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) Alameda Siphon No. 4 ProjectResolutionPassedResolution adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines, and San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 31, including the adoption of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program, related to the funding of the Alameda Siphon No. 4 Project, and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to notify the Controller of this action.   Action details Not available
090282 1 Accept and Expend Federal Grant Funds - Department of Public Works - $1,475,675ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to retroactively 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
090283 1 Accept and Expend Department of Energy 700 Pennsylvania Avenue Grant Funds - $610,080ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $610,080 from the U.S. Department of Energy through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58) for the Muni Ways & Structures Building (700 Pennsylvania Avenue) Solar Evaluation Project.   Action details Not available
090284 1 Endorsing the Recommendations of the San Francisco Fair Lending Working GroupResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the findings and recommendations contained in the final report of the San Francisco Fair Lending Working Group.   Action details Not available
090285 1 Adoption of Board of Supervisors 2009 Budget Process and Policy PrioritiesResolutionPassedResolution adopting the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ 2009 Budget Process and Policy Priorities.   Action details Not available
090288 1 Accept and Expend State Grant Funds - Recreation and Park Department - $40,045ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $40,045 for the Marina Green Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project, under the Bicycle Facility Fund administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District).   Action details Not available
090289 1 Accept and Expend Grant Funds - Recreation and Park Department - $35,189ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a Carl Moyer Program Grant administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) in the amount of $35,189.00 for the repowering (replacement) of a workboat diesel engine belonging to and operated by San Francisco Small Craft Harbor/Recreation and Park Department.   Action details Not available
090290 1 Mountain Lake Park - Toxicity IssueResolutionPassedResolution urging CalTrans to use funds from the federal stimulus package to immediately resolve the toxicity issue at Mountain Lake through diversion of storm drains flowing directly into the lake and replacement of the outlet and overflow pipe and by dredging the lake to remove contaminated sediments and fill.   Action details Not available
090291 1 Supporting Senate Bill 810, the California Universal Health Care Act of 2009ResolutionPassedResolution supporting Senate Bill 810, the California Universal Health Care Act of 2009.   Action details Not available
090292 1 Mediation Week in San Francisco - March 16 - 20, 2009ResolutionPassedResolution declaring March 16th through 20th, 2009 as Mediation Week in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
090293 1 Declaring San Francisco Arbor Week - March 7 - 14, 2009ResolutionPassedResolution declaring the week of March 7th through March 14th as Arbor Week in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
090294 1 Commending Ming Pao Daily News - San Francisco editionResolutionPassedResolution commending Ming Pao Daily News’ San Francisco edition for five years of service to the Chinese-American community in the San Francisco Bay Area.   Action details Not available
090295 1 Accept and Expend Federal/State Pass Through Grant - San Francisco Public Library - $5,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the California State Library as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for the SFPL Partnerships Plan which will provide a coherent system for staff to document, nurture, learn about, and extend partnerships that strengthen library ties within the community.   Action details Not available
090296 1 Ten Year Capital Expenditure Plan - FY 2010-2019ResolutionPassedResolution adopting the City's ten year capital expenditure plan for fiscal years 2010-2019.   Action details Not available
090269 1 Crimes against women in the City and County of San FranciscoHearingFiledHearing on recent trends on crimes against women in the City and County of San Francisco. The hearing will explore recent trends, including statistical data, on crimes against women, such as rape, assault, domestic violence and any other crimes targeting women. The hearing will ask the San Francisco Police Department and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to provide (1) an update on crime statistics as it applies to violence against women; 2) data and plans on the progress of crime fighting measures and any violence prevention programs as it related to women; 3) reports on the arrest, charged and prosecution of crimes against women; 4) any other information relevant to said subject; and (5) any plans to apply for funds mentioned in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to combat violence against women.   Action details Not available
090270 1 Three Year Budget Projection ReportHearingFiledHearing to consider the Three Year Budget Projection Report from the Controller, Budget Analyst, and Mayor's Budget Office.   Action details Not available
090271 1 Executive search for a new Chief of the San Francisco Police DepartmentHearingFiledHearing on the process that the San Francisco Police Commission will follow to conduct the executive search for a new Chief of the San Francisco Police Department.   Action details Not available
090272 1 San Francisco Police Department's Fraud DivisionHearingFiledHearing to review the San Francisco Police Department's Fraud Division including levels of staffing, investigative backlogs and any increase in financial crimes including, but not limited to check fraud, embezzlement, forgery and identity theft in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
090273 1 Potrero Power PlantHearingFiledHearing on the status of the plant's discharge permit and the ongoing investigation into soil and bay mud contamination at the Mirant Corporation's Potrero Power Plant.   Action details Not available
090297 1 Impacts of Cuts to Department of Building Inspection, Housing Inspection DivisionHearingFiledHearing on the impacts of the cuts to Department of Building Inspection, Housing Inspection Division on San Francisco residents living in substandard housing.   Action details Not available
090268 1 Canceling the Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2009MotionPassedMotion canceling the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.   Action details Not available
090210 1 Zoning Map Amendment - 2400 Irving StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sheet ZN05 and Sheet SU05 to change the zoning classification of the northern portion of the property located at 2400 Irving Street, Block 1725, Assessor’s Lot No. 053, from RH-2 (Residential House, Two-Family) to NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District) and include it within the Irving Street Restaurant & Fast Food Restricted Use SUD; adopting findings, including environmental findings, Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Priorities of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).   Action details Not available
090211 1 Planning Code-Amending Appendix C to Article 11 Regarding 608 Folsom StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the designation of 608 Folsom Street (Assessor’s Block 3735, Lot 009) from Category V (Unrated) to Category III (Contributory) under Planning Code Article 11; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings.   Action details Not available
090212 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - State of California v. Foley, City and County of San Francisco, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by State of California, acting through the Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") against the City and County of San Francisco in exchange for the provision of an easement modification agreement relocating certain access rights and otherwise preserving the pre-existing easement rights of the City and County of San Francisco and making environmental findings; the lawsuit was filed on June 29, 2006 in Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG06277087, entitled State of California v. Foley, City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are set forth in the Stipulation For Judgment in Condemnation and [Proposed] Judgment (and exhibits thereto), contained in Board of Supervisors File No. 090212.   Action details Not available