City and County of San Francisco
Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
April 26, 2005
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
Ordinances
| 050734 |
[Appropriate bond sale proceeds from the 1995 Steinhart Aquarium Bond and 2nd series sale of the 2000 Academy Facility Improvement Bond to fund the reconstruction, renovation and other construction for the California Academy of Sciences] |
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Ordinance appropriating, and placing on reserve, $29,245,000 of 1995 Steinhart Aquarium (Series - 2005) and $79,370,000 of 2000 Academy of Sciences (2nd Series – 2005) bond sales proceeds, for a total of $108,615,000, to fund the reconstruction, renovation and other construction for California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park for current fiscal year 2004-05. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 050735 |
[Appropriate bond sale proceeds from the sale of 2000 Branch Library Improvement Program Bond - 3rd Series to fund the improvement and construction of San Francisco Public Library facilities] |
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Ordinance appropriating, and placing on reserve, $35,801,823 of bond sale proceeds from the 2000 Branch Library Improvement Program Bond – 3rd Series to fund the improvement and construction of San Francisco Public Library facilities for current fiscal year 2004-05. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 050736 |
[Appropriate General Obligation Bond sale proceeds to fund the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of San Francisco Zoo facilities and properties] |
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Ordinance appropriating, and placing on reserve, $7,505,000 in General Obligation Bond sale proceeds to fund the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of San Francisco Zoo facilities, properties and all other works (as part of 1997 Proposition C) for current fiscal year 2004-05 Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 050739 |
[SLI Zoning District - Allowing Certain Financial Services] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Table 817 to add Section 817.32 allowing a financial service use in an SLI (Service/Light Industrial) Zoning District under certain circumstances; adopting findings. Supervisor Daly presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use Committee. |
| 050740 |
[Fees for Findings of Fact in Assessment Appeals] |
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Ordinance (1) amending Section 2B.11 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to (a) replace the existing fee schedule for preparation of written findings of fact in assessment appeals with a fee that recovers the costs attributable to the preparation and issuance of findings by the Assessment Appeals Board, (2) making findings relative to the City's costs of preparing written findings of fact in assessment appeals, and (3) making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A), that the fees for written findings are not a "project" and that such fees are imposed for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates, fringe benefits and other direct and indirect overhead charges attributable to the preparation and issuance of such findings. Supervisor Peskin presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 050741 |
[Creating a Food Security Task Force] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Sections 470.1 and 470.2, to establish a Food Security Task Force charged with creating a strategic plan to address hunger, enhancing food security, and increasing participation in federally funded programs; requiring preparation of reports and a strategic plan; and including a sunset provision. Supervisor Maxwell presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee. |
| 050742 |
[Prohibiting the widening of MLK, Jr. Drive] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code by amending Section 6.01 to prohibit the widening of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and to prohibit the operation of privately-owned automobiles within the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse bowl, with certain exceptions; urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to include pedestrian and bicycle access improvements in its formulation of the Concourse Transportation Management Plan; and, making certain environmental, Proposition J and other findings. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 050745 |
[Water Rates] |
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Ordinance approving revised schedule of rates to be charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for water service to its retail customers inside and outside the City and County of San Francisco. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
Resolutions
| 050732 |
[Steinhart Aquarium General Obligation Bond Issuance] |
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Resolution providing for the issuance of not to exceed $29,245,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Steinhart Aquarium Improvement Bonds, 1995); authorizing the execution , authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the levy of a tax to pay the principal and interest thereof; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 050733 |
[Bond Sale of Steinhart Aquarium Improvement Bonds] |
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Resolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $29,245,000 General Obligation Bonds (Steinhart Aquarium Improvement Bonds, 1995), Series 2005F; prescribing the form and terms of said bonds; authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of official notice of sale and notice of intention to sell bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 050737 |
[Commending Hector Hugo Herrera, Consul General of El Salvador] |
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Resolution commending Hector Hugo Herrera, Consul General of El Salvador for his tremendous record service to the Salvadoran American community. Supervisor Sandoval presented. ADOPTED. |
| 050738 |
[Commending Erika Pineda Sharron, Consul General of Guatemala] |
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Resolution commending Erika Pineda Sharron, Consul General of Guatemala for her tremendous record service to the Guatemalan American community. Supervisor Sandoval presented. ADOPTED. |
| 050743 |
[Grant of Federal Funds] |
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Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $744,000 of Federal Building Fund grant funds from the U.S. General Services Administration for the Municipal Railway's Radio System Replacement Project, excluding administrative overhead costs. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 050744 |
[Supporting SB 437 and AB 772] |
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Resolution supporting Senate Bill 437 and Assembly Bill 772, which would create the California Health Kids Insurance Program and extend all health insurance to low income children in California. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 050754 |
[Juror Appreciation Week] |
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Resolution declaring May 8 through May 14, 2005, Juror Appreciation Week throughout the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 050755 |
[Supporting the WorldPride celebration in Jerusalem] |
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Resolution supporting the WorldPride celebration in Jerusalem. Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano, Maxwell, Daly, Mirkarimi, Ma presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 050756 |
[Accept-Expend Grant Awarded to the San Francisco Department of the Environment by the Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women to provide outreach and education about recycling used cell phones. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 050757 |
[Safe Jobs] |
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Resolution recognizing and declaring the month of May 2005 as Safe Jobs for Youth Month in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Ma presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 050758 |
[Commending Nick and Sophia Vlahiotis] |
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Resolution commending Nick and Sophia Vlahiotis on the 20th Anniversary of Ristorante Capri. Supervisors Ma, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 050759 |
[Supporting AB 452, Double Fine Zone for Moving Violations on 19th Avenue] |
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Resolution urging the California State Assembly and Governor to support Assembly Bill No. 452. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 050693 |
[Temporary Sidewalk Occupancy] |
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Resolution allowing for occupancy of a portion of the sidewalk on the east side of Fillmore between Chestnut and Bay street from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on every Saturday between May 28, 2005 through October 29, 2005. . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Alioto-Pier submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title. ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. TRANSFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this item be transferred. |
Requests for Hearing
| 050746 |
[Mayor's 2005 Enterprise Budget Submission] |
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Hearing to review the Mayor's Budget Office overview of the Mayor's 2005 Enterprise Budget submission. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the May 5, 2005 meeting. |
| 050747 |
[Progress report on collaborative efforts between SFUSD and relevant City departments to consolidate/reduce spending] |
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Hearing requesting staff a progress report on collaborative efforts between the SFUSD and relevant City departments to consolidate and reduce spending and as well as to consider recommendations from staff. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. |
| 050748 |
[Healthy diet and nutrition for SFUSD students] |
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Hearing to inquire how the City can assist and support SFUSD to devise ways to implement a healthy diet and nutrition for all SFUSD students and to consider obstacles hindering such plans such as local merchants offering junk food alternatives to school cafeteria food and coaches selling food near campuses to take advantage of the ban on junk food. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. |
| 050749 |
[2005 CCSF's Nine-month Report] |
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Hearing to review the 2005 City and County of San Francisco's Nine-month Report. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the May 5, 2005 meeting. |
| 050750 |
[Performance audit of San Francisco's Health Service System] |
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Hearing to discuss the findings of the Controller's Office performance audit of San Francisco's Health Service System. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 050751 |
[Performance audit of the Department of Aging and Adult Services] |
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Hearing to discuss the findings of the Controller's Office performance audit of the Department of Aging and Adult Services. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 050752 |
[Peak Oil] |
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Hearing to discuss the potential effects of the phenomenon of Peak Oil, which is predicted to produce a permanent spike in the global price of oil, on the planning and policies of San Francisco, and to discuss the modification and creation of planning principles by the Department of the Environment and the Planning Department in order to cope with the phenomenon. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 050753 |
[Credit card payments for parking] |
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Hearing on the public policy implications of requiring all parking lot operators to accept credit card payments. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
Motion
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[Needle Exchange Emergency] |
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Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
| 050573 |
[Deleting References to Traffic Zone No. 1] |
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Ordinance repealing San Francisco Traffic Code sections 3.6, 10, 20, 35, 88, and 89, and amending San Francisco Police Code section 1320.10, to delete references to Traffic Zone No. 1. (Parking and Traffic Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 050657 |
[Settlement of Lawsuit - Nicholas Holley] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nicholas Holley against the City and County of San Francisco for the payment of $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 23, 2004, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 428-216; entitled Nicholas Holley v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
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[STOP Intersections] |
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Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.
STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
Faxon Avenue, Elmwood Way and Southwood Drive, making this uncontrolled five-legged intersection an All-Way STOP;
Kansas Street at Vermont/22nd Street, making this uncontrolled intersection an All-Way STOP;
Persia Avenue and London Street, stopping Persia Avenue at London Street making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and,
17th Street and Alabama Street, stopping 17th Street at Alabama Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 050544 |
[Parking Regulations] |
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Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.
PERPENDICULAR PARKING – ESTABLISH
Andover Street, east side, from the southern property line of 717 Andover Street to the northern property line of 779 Andover Street.
NO PARKING, 7 AM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Sheridan Street, south side, between 9th and 10th Streets.
UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
27th Street, north side, between the driveways of 318 and 322 - 324 27th Street (9 foot zone, accommodating 2 motorcycle parking spaces).
UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Shotwell Street, east side, in front of 337-339 Shotwell Street (18 foot zone, accommodating 6 motorcycles).
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
York Street, east side, between 19th and 20th Streets (700 block); and,
Rhode Island Street, both sides, between 24th and 25th Streets (1300 block).
TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Harrison Street, south side, from Main Street to 35 feet westerly
NO PARKING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
Main Street, west side, from Harrison Street to 22 feet northerly.
TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – RESCIND
Front Street, east side, from Clay Street to 30 feet southerly.
UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Scott Street, east side, from the north crosswalk at Grove Street to 16 feet southerly.
TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
Bush Street, north side, from Mason Street to Kearny Street
NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
Bush Street, north side, from St. George Alley to Kearny Street (maintaining 7 AM to 9 AM, Tow-Away Lane); and,
Persia Avenue, north side, from London Street to 20 feet westerly (in conjunction with STOP sign changes).
TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
Bush Street, south side, between Grant Avenue and Kearny Street (Parking and Traffic Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 050580 |
[Settlement of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC ) Claim - Julie Yee] |
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Resolution approving settlement of EEOC Charge No. 370A300288, filed by Julie Yee December 18, 2002 against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,642.78. Other material term of said settlement is that Yee shall release all her claims, including a release of any right she may have to file suit based upon the allegations in her EEOC Charge. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 050656 |
[Settlement of Claim - Fremont Group Management LP] |
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Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated Claim for Tax Refund File No. 05-02753 filed by Fremont Group Management LP on February 23, 2005, against the City and County of San Francisco for $97,135.09. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
Clerk to Act – April 26, 2005
Board Minutes for March 22, 2005 and March 29, 2005 approved.
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Daly
To: City Attorney
Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation requiring development impact fees for density bonuses in Rincon Hill and the establishment of a South of Market Area (SOMA) Community Stabilization Fund.
From: Supervisor Dufty
To: Mayor
To: All Commission Presidents
Requesting/Inquiring: In light of recent events at the Building Inspection Commission, Supervisor has suggested that all Commissioners, and particularly Commission Presidents work with Sheriff Hennessey and his staff to ensure that protocol and procedures for public meetings are followed, and that all such meetings are conducted with decorum.
The Sheriff is willing to make available deputies in the instance that commissioners are concerned for safety, and for the respectful conduct of business. We would encourage commissioners to contact Sheriff Hennessey's office at 554-7225 to seek training.
From: Supervisor Ma
To: Controller
Requesting/Inquiring: To analyze cost increases of the 10 largest non-profit agencies contracting with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services, to determine their fixed cost increases over the past four years, such as workers' comp, retirement and health benefits, rent and lease expense; and to provide a report to the Budget Committee in time to be considered during the budget hearings.
From: Supervisor Maxwell
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: To conduct traffic studies at the intersection of Sawyer and Visitacion in Visitacion Valley and return with recommendations about improving pedestrian safety at this intersection. Many drivers turn on to Sawyer from Geneva and use it as a thoroughfare to travel into the Valley. Although there are four way stop signs at this intersection, it is often ignored by drivers and many of the residents in this area fear for their safety when crossing the street.
There are a number of disabled citizens in this neighborhood, the community would like a traffic signal at this intersection. We believe that any mitigation to this area will be helpful to the residents. Supervisor Maxwell requests that the department contract her office in one month with the recommendations.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of repair of the pothole in front of 1155 Hayes Street.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of repair of the pothole in front of 972 Hayes Street (between Steiner and Fillmore).
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
To: President, Civil Service Commission
Requesting/Inquiring: To answer the following questions regarding the employment termination of the 7514 General Laborers, represented by the Laborers' International Union Local 261 – unresolved concerns exists regarding allegations over unfair labor practices causing that the General Laborers were dismissed as a result of creating a "special" program class known as the 7501 position. It is also requested that the Civil Service Commission conduct a formal hearing supported by the Office of Controller in determining any nexus between unfair hiring practices and the displacement of the General Laborers. This is a time sensitive request due to the probable concern that job classification 7514 will be eliminated as of July 2005.
In support of the above query, answers to the following questions are requested:
- The examination questions and responses to both the performance and verbal examinations for all hired as well as all General Laborers laid off in November 2004.
- The verbal examination scores for all examinees.
- The applications of those who were hired to the permanent 7514 position as well asof those General Laborers who were laid off in November 2004.
- The names of the parties who took part in the hiring process as well as the procedures these parties followed in reviewing and verifying applications to determine those to be hired.
- The names of those who took part in formulating and administering the examination questions.
- The policies and procedures which allowed for the verbal examination and the names of all those who took part in requiring the verbal examination.
- The policies and procedures which led to the performance evaluations being omitted from the hiring process and which led to a stagnant evaluation process as well as the names of all those who required the stagnant evaluations.
- The names of the supervisors of all those hired to the permanent 7514 position as well as those General Laborers laid off in November 2004.
- The performance evaluations of those hired to the permanent 7514 examination as well as of all those General Laborers laid off in November 2004 for the time period each were employed with the City.
- The type of work performed by the 7514 and 7501 workers and the salary paid for each position.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: City Attorney
Requesting/Inquiring: To draft Charter amendment (First Draft) to amend Sections 15.100, 15.101, 15.102, C3.699-14 and CS.699-15 to create agency status for the Ethics Commission; to strengthen civil service protection of Commission employees; to establish a budget process for the Commission; and to establish independent legal counsel for the Commission.
From: Supervisor Sandoval
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the feasibility of installing a "No Through Street" sign on Havelock Street (at San Jose Avenue).
Also send a copy to: Mr. John McGirr, New Mission Terrace Improvement Association, P.O. Box 1211, San Francisco, CA 94112.
From: Supervisor Sandoval
To: Director, Parking Association of San Francisco
Requesting/Inquiring: To notify the Parking Association of San Francisco that a committee hearing has been called to inquire into the public policy implications of requiring all parking lot operators to accept credit card payments, hearing to be scheduled in the near future.
Parking Association of San Francisco
5 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
In Memoriams
Betty Lee Coriarty (Supervisor Dufty)
Kevin Waldron (Supervisor Dufty)
Jimmy Wong (Supervisor Ma)
Barbara Dunn (Supervisor Mirkarimi)
Jerri Jackson (Supervisor Mirkarimi)