City and County of San Francisco
Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
August 12, 2008
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Ordinances
| 081117 |
[Zoning - Interim Moratorium on Conversion of Residential Rental Units to Student Housing] |
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Urgency Ordinance imposing an interim zoning moratorium on the conversion of residential rental units to student housing for 45 days and making required findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 081118 |
[Anti-Blight Ordinance] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 81, Sections 81.1 through 81.10, to establish a uniform procedure for enforcement of blight-related provisions of existing municipal code sections and to provide for: additional definition of blight conditions subject to enforcement, administrative penalties for failure to abate blight, summary abatement for certain blighted conditions, an administrative process for contesting the Director's declaration of blight, and civil penalties and injunctive remedies for continuing violations; and making environmental findings. Supervisor Sandoval presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 081119 |
[Noise Control Ordinance] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 2901, 2902, 2904, 2907, 2908, 2909, 2910, 2916, and 2917, repealing Sections 2903, 2906, 2911, 2912, 2913, 2914, 2915, and 2918, and adding new Sections 2912, 2918, 2920, 2922, 2924, and 2926, to revise the City's noise control regulations, add administrative penalties, and create a noise task force. Supervisor Ammiano presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 081120 |
[Ordering vacation of the Ingleside Path] |
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Ordinance ordering the vacation of the Ingleside Path right-of-way between Ocean Avenue and Corona Street and Urbano and Head Streets subject to reservations of certain utility easements in the vacated area; authorizing the quit claim of the City's interest in the vacated right-of-way pursuant to the terms of the conveyancing documents; declaring such paths abandoned; 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. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 081121 |
[Accept-Expend State Grant and Amend Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2008-09 - $400,000] |
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Ordinance authorizing the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $400,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) for gang violence reduction activities, and amending the Annual Salary Ordinance (ASO) to provide for the creation of certain grant funded positions. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 081124 |
[Prohibiting advertisements for alcoholic beverages on City property] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 4.20, to prohibit advertisements for alcoholic beverages on City property. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented.ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 081125 |
[Promoting and Sustaining Music and Culture in San Francisco] |
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Ordinance adding Chapter 90A to the San Francisco Administrative Code to establish a music and culture sustainability policy for City government; provide for development by the Entertainment Commission of a proposal for an on-line permitting system for entertainment-related permits, licenses, and determinations; provide for review by the Entertainment Commission of new criteria for entertainment related permits, licenses, and determinations; establish a process coordinated by the Entertainment Commission for reviewing and possibly revising City Codes to conform to and implement the music and culture sustainability policy; urge the Planning Commission to consider amending the General Plan to conform to and implement that policy; and provide for an annual hearing by the Entertainment Commission to review and make recommendations relating to implementation of that policy. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented.ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 081086 |
[Public Works Code - annual right-of-way occupancy assessment fee for driveways] |
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Ordinance amending the Public Works Code by amending Section 716 to establish an annual public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee for the portion of an automobile runway (driveway) that requires modification to the public right-of-way; and making environmental findings Supervisor McGoldrick presented.ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee. 08/12/08 - Referred to Planning for determination of environmental impact. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor McGoldrick submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 080438 |
[Prohibiting smoking in enclosed areas, certain unenclosed areas, and sports stadiums] |
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Ordinance updating findings based on recent studies; amending San Francisco Health Code Sections 1009.20, 1009.21, 1009.22, 1009.23, 1009.25, and 1009.81, and adding Sections 1009.26, 1009.27, 1009.28, and 1009.29, to prohibit smoking in 1) business establishments and bars regardless of whether owner-operated, 2) common areas of multi-unit housing complexes, 3) tourist lodging facilities, 4) tobacco shops, 5) charity bingo games, 6) taxicabs and other motor vehicles for hire, 7) unenclosed dining areas of restaurants, 8) service waiting areas, 9) areas within twenty feet of entrances to private, nonresidential buildings, 10) farmers markets, and 11) vehicles owned by the City and County of San Francisco; establishing obligations for property owners and managers to prevent smoking in prohibited areas, defining secondhand smoke from a business establishment located in a mixed-use residential and commercial building as a nuisance; adding administrative procedures and penalties; deleting criminal penalties; adding provisions for cost recovery and liens; adding provisions for private enforcement of the ordinance, and making conforming changes in the Police Code by repealing Sections 53, 53.1, and 1098, and in the Health Code by repealing Section 1009.24. Supervisors Daly, Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Sandoval presented. CALLED FROM COMMITTEE. |
| 080696 |
[Zoning - New Controls for the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, to Limit the Establishment of New Bars and Restaurants and Preserve Basic Neighborhood Services] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding new Section 780.3, to create the North Beach Special Use District; amending Section 781.6, to include Limited Financial Services and Business or Professional Services in the North Beach Financial Subdistrict; amending Section 722.1 and the Zoning Control Table in Section 722 to reflect the new controls for the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, including limiting the establishment of new bars and restaurants in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District in locations occupied by basic neighborhood sales or services, allowing restaurants to obtain liquor licenses if they operate as bona-fide eating places, and prohibiting the establishment of new automated bank teller machines; adding new Section 790.93, to create the new zoning category of Specialty Food, Self-Service; adding new Section 790.142, to create a new definition of Bona Fide Eating Place; amending Section 790.102 to allow general grocery stores to occupy less that 5,000 gross square feet, to modify the definition of specialty grocery stores, and to clarify that off-sale beer, wine and liquor sales are allowed within accessory limits in general and specialty grocery stores; amending Sections 790.34, 790.55, 790.90, 790.91, 780.1, 312, 303, 218.2, 703.2, 803.2, 803.3, 121.2, and 186.1, to reflect the changes created by the new Sections 790.93, 790.102, and 790.142, and to make conforming amendments; amending Sections 710.1, 711.1, 712.1, 713.1, 714.1, 715.1, 716.1, 717.1, 718.1, 719.1, 720.1, 721.1, 722.1, 723.1, 724.1, 725.1, 726.1, 727.1, 728.1, 729.1, 730.1, 731.1, 732.1, 733.1, to refer to new Section 790.93; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Peskin presented.ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
Resolutions
| 081122 |
[Vacation of the Ingleside Path] |
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Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate the Ingleside Path right-of-way between Ocean Avenue and Corona Street and Urbano and Head 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. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 081127 |
[PG&E rate increases] |
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Resolution establishing the City's support for affordable rates for PG&E customers and directing the City Attorney and the Public Utilities Commission to participate in PG&E rate proceedings to advocate for reasonable rates. Supervisor Peskin presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 081128 |
[FY 2008-2009 California Constitution Appropriations Limit] |
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Resolution establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2008-09 pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B. Supervisor Peskin presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 081129 |
[60 day extension for Planning Commission review - Mission/Bernal Formula Retail Restricted Use Subdistrict] |
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Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 785 to establish the Mission/Bernal Formula Retail Restricted Use Subdistrict and to amend Section 703.3 to prohibit formula retail uses in the Mission/Bernal Formula Retail Restricted Use Subdistrict; amending Sectional Maps SU 07 and SU 11 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the boundaries of the Mission/Bernal Formula Retail Restricted Use Subdistrict; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 081130 |
[Accept-Expend Federal/State Pass Through Grant - $11,828] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $11,828 from the California State Library as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for reimbursing tuition expenses of library employees pursuing a degree or certificate in library science at an institution of higher education. Supervisor Chu presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 081131 |
[Commendation-Breakthrough Collaborative] |
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Resolution commending Breakthrough Collaborative for their work to increase educational opportunities for high-potential, disadvantaged middle school students and inspired gifted college and high school students to pursue careers in education. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 081132 |
[Accept-Expend State grants for food and agricultural projects - $6,808.90] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend three grants totaling $6,808.90, two from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and one from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR); for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
Hearings
| 081114 |
[Hearing - Homicides in the Excelsior] |
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Hearing to discuss the Police Department's response to the recent homicides in the Excelsior and address additional Police Department resources being deployed. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee. Sponsor requests hearing to be scheduled within 30 days from August, 12, 2008. |
| 081115 |
[Hearing - Communities of Opportunity (COO) Program] |
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Hearing on the Communities of Opportunity (COO) program. The hearing would inform and educate the Board regarding the successes and challenges of the work and overall strategy. Supervisor Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. Sponsor requests hearing to be scheduled in City Operations & Neighborhood Services Committee for its first session in September. |
| 081116 |
[Hearing - Presidio Neighborhood Representative Work Group Report] |
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Hearing on the Presidio Neighborhood Work Group. Per Resolution 258-08, the Presidio Neighborhood Work Group was established to develop comments on the Presidio Trust Management Plan and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and to develop a report on the planning actions by the Presidio Trust. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
| 081074 |
[Changing the official sidewalk width - Harrison Street] |
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Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1581 to change the official sidewalk width on the north side of Harrison Street east of Fourth Street; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change. (Public Works Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 081078 |
[Personal Wireless Service Facilities Site Permits] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending section 11.9 to: (1) establish new standards for review by the Planning Department and the Recreation and Park Department of applications for personal wireless service facilities site permits; (2) establish the right to protest the grant or denial of applications for personal wireless service facilities site permits; (3) authorize the Department of Public Works to establish certain requirements for all applications for personal wireless service facilities site permits; (4) change certain fees applicable to personal wireless service facilities site permits; (5) extend the term of personal wireless service facilities site permits; and (6) make specified technical changes to the application process and requirements for personal wireless service facilities site permits. (Public Works Department) . ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
| 081071 |
[Approval of CPMC Lease Termination Agreement at One South Van Ness Avenue] |
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Resolution approving a Lease Termination Agreement between the City, as landlord, and CPMC, as tenant, for approximately 127,638 square feet of office space on the 4th and 8th floors of One South Van Ness Avenue, and the subsequent occupancy of the 4th floor space by the Department of Human Resources and the 8th floor space by the Municipal Transportation Agency. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 081072 |
[Authorizing the Sheriff to execute contracts with the State and accept and expend funds associated with a Secure Reentry Program Facility] |
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Resolution authorizing the Sheriff's Department to execute contracts with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and accept and expend funds associated with the contracts. The purpose of the contract is to establish a pilot San Francisco County Secure Reentry Program Facility (SRPF) that will provide up to 12 months of intensive, in-custody evidence based reentry programming which will address the offender's underlying employment, mental health and substance abuse issues. This will be followed by 12 months of accountability based out-of-custody reentry programming. (Sheriff) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee. |
| 081073 |
[Approving Modification to the Cooperative Agreement between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy] |
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Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into a Modification to the Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Navy to extend the Cooperative Agreement from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009. (Treasure Island Development Authority) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 081075 |
[Airport Concession Lease] |
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Resolution approving the Boarding Area "F" Pharmacy, Health and Beauty Store Lease between Harmony Pharmacy and Health Center, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 081077 |
[Approval of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) FY08-09 Annual Community Services and Supports Plan Update] |
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Resolution authorizing adoption of the Mental Health Services Act Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Annual Community Services and Supports (CSS) Plan Update and modification of Contract No. 07-77338-000 to include this Annual Update in the agreement. (Public Health Department) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 081079 |
[Amendment to Leases of Real Property at 3120 Mission and 3425 Cesar Chavez Streets] |
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Resolution authorizing the Amendment to Leases at 3120 Mission and 3425 Cesar Chavez Streets for the Department of Human Services. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
Clerk to Act – August 12, 2008
Board Minutes for July 8, 2008, July 15, 2008, July 16, 2008 and July 22, 2008 approved.
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor McGoldrick
To: City Attorney
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the City Attorney draft a Charter Amendment to prohibit the use of MUNI's funds for staff positions in the Mayor's Office.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti at the following private property locations:
299 Webster
1801 Fulton
237 Scott
1052 Oak
501 Fell
480 Fell
214 Pierce
510 Steiner
1351 Fulton
485 Scott
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti from the following locations:
Phone Switch Boxes
Southwest corner of Fell near Divisadero
Southeast corner of Broderick and McAllister
Northeast corner of Oak and Broderick
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti from utility poles at the following locations:
Wood
1680 Fulton
Fire Box
Southeast corner of Fulton and Scott
Metal Poles
Northwest corner of Divisadero and Golden Gate
Northwest corner of Golden Gate and McAllister
Concrete Poles
Southwest corner of Pierce and Oak
Southeast corner of Pierce and Oak
Garbage Cans
Northwest corner of Polk and Webster
North side of Clayton and Fulton
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti form newsstands at the following locations:
San Francisco Bay Guardian
Southeast corner of Fillmore and Post
Southwest corner of Divisadero and Sutter
9th Avenue and Judah (near bus stops)
7th Avenue and Irving (near bus stops)
Northwest corner of Hayes and Fillmore
Southeast corner of Fillmore and Haight
San Francisco Chronicle
Northwest corner of Fillmore and Hayes
Southeast corner of Haight and Fillmore
Irving and 9th Avenue
Irving and 7th Avenue
Southwest corner of Haight and Clayton
Southeast corner of Haight and Masonic
Examiner
Northwest corner of Fillmore and Hayes
Southeast corner of Haight and Fillmore
SF Daily
Northwest corner of Hayes and Gough
City Star
Northwest corner of Hayes and Gough
Southeast corner of Fillmore and Haight
SF Weekly
Southeast corner of Masonic and Haight
Southeast corner of Haight and Fillmore
In Memoriams:
Martin "Marty" Bonney – Entire Board
Harriet Elaine Brooks – Supervisor Mirkarimi
William Bass – Supervisors Mirkarimi and Maxwell
Maryann LaMere – Supervisor McGoldrick
Ellen L. Wolfe – Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Martha Haywood – Supervisor Elsbernd
Kathleen M. Eimil – Supervisor Elsbernd