Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/21/2009 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
Regular Meeting
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090331 1 Accept and Expend Private Grant - Back on Track Program - $111,998ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $111,998 through the San Francisco Foundation, for a program entitled “Back on Track Re-entry Program” for fiscal year 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081560 3 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
081561 2 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
090130 1 Health Care Accountability ComponentsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Health Code Section 12Q.3 on the calculation of the health care accountability fee for covered contracting parties and increasing the existing fee and amending Section 12Q.2.9 to increase the number of hours an employee must work to be considered a covered employee.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
090202 2 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090224 2 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090223 2 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
090222 2 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.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
090222 3 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.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
090256 1 Agreement to Purchase an Access and Communication Easement in Tuolumne CountyResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the purchase of a perpetual, nonexclusive easement for access and installation of communications equipment in Tuolumne County (the "Easement"), for a purchase price of $9,600, to facilitate and implement the project to upgrade the Hetch Hetchy Communications System; adopting environmental findings and findings under San Francisco Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property and/or the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090355 1 Airport Commission's Declaration of Emergency contract pursuant to Section 6.60 of the San Francisco Administrative CodeResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Airport Commission’s Declaration of Emergency in response to the boiler failures at the Airport and approving a contract between the Airport Commission and Ghiloti Brothers for the purchase of two new boilers.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090322 2 Accept and Expend Grant Funds - Healthy San Francisco program evaluation - $250,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the California Endowment to fund the Healthy San Francisco program evaluation; for the period of February 2, 2009, through July 31, 2010.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090326 2 Accept and Expend DWR Grant Funds - SFPUC - $517,500ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to retroactively accept and expend a California Department of Water Resources Grant in the amount of $517,500.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090342 2 Recognizing freshwater as a human right and the importance of access to safe drinking water for allResolutionPassedResolution recognizing freshwater as a human right and the importance of access to safe drinking water for all.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
081282 1 Urging City Departments to develop a Home Improvement Plan for the Bayshore CorridorResolutionPassedResolution urging the Planning Department, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and Redevelopment Agency, and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to develop plans and programs to establish a Green and Sustainable Home Improvement District for the Bayshore Corridor area in Bayview Hunters Point.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
081282 2 Urging City Departments to develop a Home Improvement Plan for the Bayshore CorridorResolutionPassedResolution urging the Planning Department, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and Redevelopment Agency, and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to develop plans and programs to establish a Green and Sustainable Home Improvement District for the Bayshore Corridor area in Bayview Hunters Point.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass 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.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090462 1 AmeriCorps Week - May 9 - 16, 2009ResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 9 - 16, 2009, AmeriCorps Week.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090463 1 Supporting Aerial Spraying of Pesticide: Inert Ingredients Act (Senate Bill 759)ResolutionPassedResolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to support Senate Bill 759, Aerial Spraying of Pesticide: Inert Ingredients Act.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090464 1 Congratulating President-Elect Mauricio Funes of El Salvador and encouraging further collaboration and solidarity with San Francisco's Sister City in El Salvador, Santa TeclaResolutionPassedResolution congratulating President-Elect Mauricio Funes of El Salvador and encouraging further collaboration and solidarity with San Francisco’s Sister City, Santa Tecla.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090465 1 Denouncing immigration raids and supporting comprehensive immigration reformResolutionPassedResolution acknowledging immigrant contributions, denouncing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, and supporting comprehensive immigration reform focused on family unity, worker justice, civil rights and a path to legalization.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090466 1 Taxi Medallion FeesResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to examine and consider taxi medallion fees.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090467 1 Urging the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Supervisor Harvey MilkResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Supervisor Harvey Milk.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090468 1 Commending Captain Denis O'Leary for his leadership at the Ingleside StationResolutionPassedResolution commending Captain Denis O’Leary for his leadership at the Ingleside Station, and his accomplishments increasing public safety.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090472 1 Commending Neil G. Giuliano for his success as the President and voice of Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)ResolutionPassedResolution commending Neil G. Giuliano for his dedication and service as the President of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
090454 1 Final Map: 64 - 72 Townsend StreetMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map 4779, a 3 Lot Airspace Mixed-Use Subdivision and a 74 Residential Unit Condominium Project, located at 64 – 72 Townsend Street being a subdivision of Lot 003 in Assessors Block No. 3789 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
090473 1 Building and Housing Code - Code Enforcement Fees for One and Two-Family Rental UnitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Building Code Chapter 1A, Section 110A, Table 1A-P, and the San Francisco Housing Code Chapter 3, Section 302 to authorize the Department of Building Inspection to charge a fee of $52.00 per unit to recover the cost of on-going Housing Code enforcement services for one and two-family rental dwellings; and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
090474 1 Divided ownership of Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants (ROOTS) program projects comprised of separate legal parcelsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Board of Supervisors Ordinance No. 34-07 by permitting projects that are the subject of Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants (ROOTS) program grants to be comprised of separate legal parcels.   Action details Not available
090475 1 Exceptions to Seismic Safety Loan Program requirements to amend loan to 53 Columbus AvenueOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving exceptions to requirements under San Francisco Administrative Code Sections 66 and 66A and the Seismic Safety Loan Program Regulations, dated May 2006, adopted by the Board of Supervisors through Ordinance No. 122-06, to amend an existing Seismic Safety Loan Program ("SSLP") loan for a project at 53 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, California, to allow for cooperative housing and a transfer of the commercial portion of the project improvements.   Action details Not available
090477 1 Amending Planning Code - South of Market (SOMA) Community Stabilization FundOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 318.2 and 318.7 of the San Francisco Planning Code to clarify certain provisions relating to the South of Market (SOMA) Stabilization Fund to clarify that the Mayor's Office of Community Investment, the successor to the Mayor's Office of Community Development, will manage and expend the Fund; and amending Section 318.3 to clarify that the SOMA Stabilization fee is due before issuance of the final certificate of occupancy or within a time certain after the issuance of a first certificate of occupancy, whichever is sooner; and making certain findings including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.   Action details Not available
090136 2 Measure adopting and submitting to the voters an ordinance imposing a local assessment on all vehicles in San Francisco that are subject to Department of Motor Vehicle registrationOrdinanceFiledOrdinance adopting and submitting to the voters the ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to add Article 8 imposing a voter-approved local assessment on the privilege of a resident of the City and County to operate upon the public highways in the City and County a vehicle or trailer coach, the registrant of which is subject to tax under Part 5 (commencing with Section 10701) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, at a rate not to exceed the difference between two percent of the market value of the vehicle or trailer coach and the rate imposed by the State of California pursuant to Section 10751 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, administered by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; acknowledging that state law has not yet been enacted authorizing the imposition of the assessment but approving imposition of such a charge at the specified rate when and if state law authorizes the City to impose it and directing submission of the measure for voter approval at the November 3, 2009 general municipal election.   Action details Not available
090478 1 Accept and Expend - Department of Public Health Grant - $402,342ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $402,342 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP); for the period of June 1, 2009, through May 31, 2010.   Action details Not available
090479 1 Accept and Expend - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant - $3,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for lead-based paint hazard reduction in a total amount not to exceed $3,000,000.   Action details Not available
090480 1 Supporting Senate Bill 797, the Toxin-Free Babies and Toddlers ActResolutionPassedResolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to support Senate Bill 797 (SB 797), the Toxin-Free Babies and Toddlers Act.   Action details Not available
090481 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health (DPH) - $100,000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to support a public health preparedness project through the Communicable Disease and Prevention Section; for the period of April 1, 2009 through September 29, 2009.   Action details Not available
090482 1 Opposing Proposition 1D on the May 19, 2009, Statewide Special ElectionResolutionPassedResolution opposing Proposition 1D on the May 19, 2009, Statewide Special Election.   Action details Not available
090483 1 Supporting Senate Bill 585 to ban gun shows at the Cow PalaceResolutionPassedResolution supporting Senate Bill 585 to ban gun shows at the Cow Palace.   Action details Not available
090486 1 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raids on medical cannabis dispensariesResolutionPassedResolution urging a cessation of recent Drug Enforcement Administration raids on medical cannabis dispensaries.   Action details Not available
090487 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health (DPH) - $34,645ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $34,645 from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE), to support a research project entitled “Chemoprophylaxis for HIV Prevention in Men;” for the period of February 1, 2009, through January 31, 2010.   Action details Not available
090488 1 Commending Parents for Public Schools-San Francisco for ten years of serviceResolutionPassedResolution commending Parents for Public Schools-San Francisco for ten years of service to the parents, students and public schools of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
090489 1 Building Safety Week - May 3-9, 2009ResolutionPassedResolution declaring May 3-9, 2009, as Building Safety Week in San Francisco, recognizing the public safety efforts undertaken by the professionals at the Department of Building Inspection, and honoring these public employees for their dedication to safety.   Action details Not available
090490 1 Commending Robert Pender on the occasion of his 85th birthdayResolutionPassedResolution commending Robert Pender on the occasion of his 85th birthday.   Action details Not available
090491 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - Laguna Honda Hospital (DPH-LHH) - $7,500ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) – Laguna Honda Hospital (DPH-LHH), to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $7,500 from the Stanford Geriatric Education Center, to support the transitional healthcare project, for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.   Action details Not available
090492 1 Declaring June, July and August 2009 as Soda Free SummerResolutionPassedResolution declaring June, July and August 2009 as “Soda Free Summer” and urging all San Franciscans to join Shape Up SF to “Rethink Your Drink “ and go Soda Free this summer.   Action details Not available
090452 1 Withdrawing Charter Amendment for November 2009 Election - Board of Supervisors aidesMotionKilledMotion withdrawing, pursuant to Section 370(a) of the Municipal Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors order of submission to the voters a Charter Amendment entitled Board of Supervisors aides.   Action details Not available
090476 1 Rejecting the FY 2009-2010 Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) BudgetMotionKilledMotion rejecting the Municipal Transportation Agency’s (MTA) proposed FY 2009-2010 budget.   Action details Not available
090394 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - San Francisco Pier 33 LLC - $225,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Francisco Pier 33 LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 9, 2007, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CGC 07-464954; entitled San Francisco Pier 33 LLC v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are agreement to amend plaintiff's lease of San Francisco Port Commission property to expand permissible uses, allow for certain sign replacements, and provide right of first refusal to enter into five-year lease of the property beginning June 13, 2014.   Action details Not available
090455 1 Settlement of Claim - Marsanne Weese - $26,974.20ResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim submitted by Marsanne Weese against the City and County of San Francisco for $26,974.20; claim was submitted on September 26, 2008.   Action details Not available