Board of Supervisors : January 25, 2005

City and County of San Francisco

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Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
January 25, 2005

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances

041154

[Zoning Map Amendments]

Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco, Section Map 2, to change the use district designation of Assessor’s Block 0185, Lots 5, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 40, and 41 from NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District) to RM-1 (Residential, Mixed: Low Density); adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Sections 302 and 101.1. Supervisor Peskin presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use Committee. REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning for hearing and environmental review. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use Committee. 01/26/05 - Substitute legislation re-referred to Planning for hearing and environmental review.

050117

[Re-appropriate funding from Earthquake Safety Bond Phases 1 & 2 proceeds; re-appropriate funding from the Fire Bond proceeds and appropriate interest.]

Ordinance re-appropriating $5,769,221 from the Earthquake Safety Bond Phases 1 &2 proceeds to fund $2,724,875 on San Bruno Jail construction, $2,746,336 on San Francisco Juvenile Hall Guidance Center Project construction, and $298,010 for 4th Street Bridge construction for fiscal year 2004-05. Additionally, to re-appropriate $487,610 from the sale of Fire Bond proceeds and to appropriate $1,993,370 from Fire Bond interest earnings to fund construction expenses for Fire Station 2 for the Department of Public Works for fiscal year 2004-2005. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

050119	[Appropriate surplus revenue to fund 32 new positions and various overhead expenses for Fiscal Year 2004-05]
	Ordinance appropriating $3,043,920 of surplus revenue from the Department of Building Inspection to fund 32 new positions, materials & supplies and equipment for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

050120	[Appointing members to the IHSS Governing Body]
	Ordinance clarifying the process for appointing members to the IHSS Governing Body. Supervisor Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

050133

[Defense Costs of Residential Hotel Ordinance]

Ordinance amending Section 41.13 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, the Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition Ordinance, to clarify that funds in the Residential Hotel Preservation Fund may be expended both to create replacement housing and to administer the Ordinance, including defending it against legal challenge. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

050134	[Requiring City offices to display signs, brochures, and forms for the San Francisco Working Families Credit Program]
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 12S.2, to require City offices to display signs, brochures and forms for the San Francisco Working Families Credit Program. Mayor, Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee.

050136	[Requiring departments to use interdepartmental mail]
	Ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Administrative Code by adding a new section 8.17 to require departments to use interdepartmental mail subject to certain limited exceptions. Supervisor Ma presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee.

050137

[Public Employment - Various Departments]

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 198-04 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2004/2005) reflecting the deletion of 58.76 positions at Administrative Services, Adult Probation, Airport Commission, Emergency Communications, Environment, Department of Human Resources, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, Recreation and Park, Telecommunication and Information Systems and the Department on the Status of Women. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee. Committee Clerk: Please see Kay; also check File 041586.

Resolutions

050116	[Meeting Schedule]
	Resolution revising the regular meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors by canceling the November 29, and the December 27, 2005 meetings and by canceling all Board and Committee meetings from August 17 through September 5, 2005. (Clerk of the Board) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

050122

[Apply for, Accept and Expend State Grant]

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $298,010 in Waste Tire Enforcement Grant funds from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for enforcing proper disposal of waste tires and authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for future Waste Tire Enforcement Grants. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050123

[Accept-Expend Federal and State Grants]

Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation or his designee to accept and expend a Federal Transportation Enhancement Activities grant in the amount of $325,945, and a State Transportation Improvement Program grant in the amount of $42,230 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for a Shared Lane Pavement Marking TEA Project. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050124	[Commending United States Senator Barbara Boxer]
	Resolution commending United States Senator Barbara Boxer for her leadership during the nomination process for Secretary of State nominee Dr. Condoleezza Rice. Supervisor Sandoval presented. ADOPTED.

050138	[Encouraging the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to locate its Headquarters in San Francisco]
	Resolution encouraging the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to locate its Headquarters in San Francisco. Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050139

[Grant to improve pregnancy outcomes through implementing a smoke free pregnancy project]

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a new grant in the amount of $25,000 from the March of Dimes Foundation (MODF) for the Smoke Free Pregnancy Project, to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds, and to add one new position funded through this grant; for the period of January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050140	[Supporting Self-Anchored Suspension Design]
	Resolution endorsing the principle that the most expeditious path to seismic safety for this critical component of the region’s transportation infrastructure is to retain the Self-Anchored Suspension design that is 100 percent complete, fully permitted and ready to construct. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050141

[Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz]

Resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camps, expressing solidarity with similar commemorative ceremonies at the United Nations and across the world, reaffirming the commitment to the securing of human rights and dignity, acknowledging the human suffering of victims and survivors of the Holocaust, and imploring all nations to employ all preventive and diplomatic efforts to prevent current and future wars of genocide. Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050142	[Commending Dr. Boyd Stephens]
	Resolution commending Dr. Boyd Stephens on his career in civil service. Supervisor Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050143	[Commending Tom Hayes]
	Resolution commending Tom Hayes on the celebration of his 80th Birthday. Supervisors Elsbernd, Dufty, Ma presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050144	[Accept-Expend Federal and State Grants]
	Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation or his designee to accept and expend a Federal grant in the amount of $268,576 and a state grant in the amount of $34,797 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for a Pedestrian Safety and Access Education TEA Project. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050145	[Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Day in San Francisco]
	Resolution declaring February 4, 2005 as “San Francisco Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Day” in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Ma, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050146	[Commending the Experimental Middle School of Beijing]
	Resolution commending the Experimental Middle School of Beijing Normal University for its leadership in international education and for its extensive contributions to our children’s intellectual and cultural growth. Supervisor Ma presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050147

[Potrero Power Plant Unit 3 to comply with water quality standards]

Resolution urging the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board to require Mirant's Potrero Power Plant Unit 3 to come into compliance with all water quality standards and to terminate the wastewater discharge permit when the power plant is no longer needed for electric reliability. Supervisor Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050148	[Urging full funding of Community and Home Injury Prevention Project for Seniors (CHIPPS)]
	Resolution urging full funding and implementation of the Community and Home Injury Prevention Project for Seniors (CHIPPS) by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050149

[Opposing further gas and electric rate increases by PG&E]

Resolution urging the California Public Utilities Commission to require PG&E to provide accurate and timely electric bills and reliable service, and opposing further rate increases, and urging the California Public Utilities Commission to reverse the constant gas and electric rate increases of the last decade and reduce rates to a just and reasonable level. Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050150	[Oppose Privatization of Social Security]
	Resolution urging members of San Francisco’s Congressional delegation to oppose, reject, and vote against any legislation that would partially or fully privatize Social Security. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050157	[Commending Deputy City Attorney Andrew W. Schwartz]
	Resolution commending Andrew W. Schwartz for twenty-two years of exemplary public service to San Francisco as a Deputy City Attorney, and wishing him well in his future endeavors at Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger. Supervisors Peskin, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050158	[Commending Tripta Gupta]
	Resolution commending Tripta Gupta for a successful career with City and County of San Francisco, and wishing her a happy retirement. Supervisors Peskin, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050159	[Mary Ellen Pleasant Day]
	Resolution declaring February 10, 2005, "Mary Ellen Pleasant Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

050160	[Wild Parrot Day]
	Resolution declaring February 9, 2005 Wild Parrot Day. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Requests For Hearing

050118	[MUNI's Implementation of Proposition I]
	Hearing to inquire into the progress of MUNI’s implementation of Proposition I, approved by San Francisco voters in March 2004 which requires MUNI to replace all pre-1991 diesel buses on or before January 1, 2007 and further establishing annual deadlines for the retirement of outmoded buses. Supervisors Ammiano, Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

050121

[Billing and Collections Revenue Maximization at DPH-SFGH]

Hearing on billing and collections revenue maximization at the Department of Public Health and San Francisco General Hospital to include, but not limited to: (1) Status of billing and collections recommendations made by the Budget Analyst in the San Francisco General Hospital audit; (2) A status report by the Controller's Office on their audit, including detail on audit objectives; and (3) A report by the Department of Public Health on revenue maximization measures implemented by the Chief Financial Officer. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for consideration the week of February 21st, 2005.

050125

[Findings of the Citizen's General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee regarding SFUSD's Financial Controls]

Hearing on the findings of the Citizen's General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee regarding the San Francisco Unified School District's poor financial controls and auditing procedures with regard to bond projects. Also requesting that the Controller present his audit findings on this matter at the hearing. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee.

050126	[Working Families Tax Credit Program]
	Hearing on the City's Working Families Tax Credit program. The hearing will focus on how local residents can apply for the tax credit in the next two months and examine what City government is doing to publicize the program. Supervisor Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

050127

[Alternatives to Use of Plastic Products]

Hearing on the biodegradable, environmentally conscious alternatives to plastic products (bags, cups, utensils and all other projects), in order to reduce the overall use and consumption of plastic items. The hearing will focus on the available alternatives to plastic, as well as the availability and cost factors involved to obtain and use such products. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.

050128	[Community and Home Injury Prevention Project for Seniors]
	Hearing on the status and future of the Community and Home Injury Prevention Project for Seniors (CHIPPS) of the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.

050135	[Suicide Barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge.]
	Hearing to inquire into the feasibility of the installation of a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.

Motions

050050

[Limiting Single Supervisor's Ability to Call Matters from Committee]

Motion amending the Rules Order of the Board of Supervisors to amend Rule 5.31 Failure of a Committee to Act within 30 Days, thereby allowing four Supervisors to call a matter from Committee and allowing one Supervisor to call a matter from Committee that has not been heard in Committee within thirty days of assignment to Committee. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speaker: Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute Motion bearing new title. ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

050129

[Legislative Analyst Request - Overweight and Overlength Sport Utility Vehicles]

Motion requesting the Office of the Legislative Analyst to: (1) report on damages caused by overweight and overlength sport utility vehicles on the City's roadways; (2) report on programs and systems employed by other cities, specifically Washington DC and Seattle, to recoup these costs; and, (3) report on the feasibility and effectiveness of creating a free structure whereby large and luxury sport vehicle owners would pay an increased residential parking permit fee. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration February 1, 2005. In-depth report delivery date: April 1, 2005

050130

[Legislative Analyst Request - Community Policing Practices]

Motion requesting the Office of the Legislative Analyst to prepare an analysis of community policing practiced in cities of comparable size to San Francisco, nationally and internationally, to include factors of a standardized operating procedure and/or formalized factors. Please inform the requester if and how community policing practices may be legislated by the Board in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration February 1, 2005. In-depth report delivery date: February 8, 2005.

050131	[Rules of Order of the Board - Board Member Report on activities at Regional Agencies]
	Motion amending the Rules of Order 3.9 Roll Call for Introductions to provide a report on activities at regional agencies. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

050132	[Rules of Order of the Board - Material Economic Impact Legislation]
	Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to provide a process for holding hearings associated with legislation that might have a material economic impact on the City. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

050045

[Sale of City Property]

Ordinance ordering the sale at public auction of City-owned property located at 1648 Pacific Avenue and 2350 19th Avenue; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing other actions in furtherance of this ordinance. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

050085

[Ordering vacation of 22nd Street between Arkansas and Connecticut Streets]

Ordinance ordering the vacation of the 22nd Street right-of-way between Arkansas and Connecticut Streets subject to reservations of certain utility easements in the vacated area; authorizing the sale of a portion of the vacated street area pursuant to the terms of an agreement for sale of real estate; adopting environmental findings and findings that such actions are consistent with the City’s General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this ordinance. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

050080	[One Year Tolling Agreement]
	Resolution approving the City Attorney's entry into a mutual tolling agreement governing administrative claims or suit by the City of Daly City ("Daly City") against the City and County of San Francisco ("San Francisco") and/or San Francisco against Daly City. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

050081	[Public Auction]
	Resolution authorizing Tax Collector to sell at public auction certain parcels of tax-defaulted real property. . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

050082

[Exchange of real property within the Japan Center Garage]

Resolution authorizing the exchange of certain City-owned real property generally known as a portion of Lot 35, Assessor’s Block 700 for certain property owned by Dae Woong Kim, et al generally known as a portion of Lot 34, Assessor’s Block 700; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the exchange is consistent with the City’s general plan and eight priority policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

050084

[Vacation of 22nd Street between Arkansas and Connecticut Streets]

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate the 22nd Street right-of-way between Arkansas and Connecticut Streets; setting the hearing date for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of the street area; and adopting environmental findings and findings that the vacation is consistent with the City’s General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

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