City and County of San Francisco
Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
July 21, 2009
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Ordinances
| 090931 |
[Rental Subsidy Program for Low-Income Families] |
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Ordinance adding Sections 48.1 through 48.7 to the San Francisco Administrative Code creating the Rental Subsidy Program for Low-Income Families that establishes a need-based local housing subsidy for homeless families subject to the fiscal and budgetary provisions of the Charter. Supervisor Avalos presented.ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 090933 |
[Unpermitted Subsidewalk Encroachment into Public Right of Way] |
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Ordinance amending Article 15 of the San Francisco Public Works Code by adding Section 723.3, establishing that an unpermitted subsidewalk encroachment into the public right of way along the Central Subway Corridor constitutes a public nuisance. Supervisor Chiu presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 090934 |
[Public Works Code - Appellate body for minor sidewalk encroachments] |
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Ordinance amending Public Works Code Section 723.2 to change the appellate body for Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permits for subsidewalk encroachments from the Board of Appeals to the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Chiu presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 090938 |
[San Francisco Special Tax Financing Law] |
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Ordinance to amend the San Francisco Administrative Code Special Tax Financing Law, constituting Article 43.10, to authorize water conservation and water pollution control equipment and improvements as facilities eligible for funding through the formation of special tax districts, the imposition of special taxes, and the issuance of bonds secured by special tax funds and related technical amendments. Supervisor Mar presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090554 |
[Building Code - Registration of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings; Maintenance and Security Requirements; Annual Fee and Penalties for Violation] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Section 103A.4 to require the owner of a vacant or abandoned building to register the building with the Department of Building Inspection, require the owner to maintain the grounds and the exterior and interior of the building secured and in good condition, and provide that a property in violation of the requirements is a public nuisance; and by amending Section 110, Table 1A-J to establish an annual registration fee; adopting environmental and other findings. Supervisors Chiu, Dufty presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 6/30/09 - Submitted ad for publication on July 2 and July 9, 2009. REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Department for environmental review; and Planning Commission and Building Inspection Commission for public hearing and recommendation. REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Department for fee review. RESPONSE RECEIVED. Non-physical per CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2). RESPONSE RECEIVED. Planning Commission Resolution No. 17895 recommending approval with modifications; Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. 635 recommending approval with modifications. RESPONSE RECEIVED. Building Inspection Commission recommended non-support. CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Tara Sullivan, Planning Department; Bill Strawn, Department of Building Inspection; Debra Walker, Building Inspection Commission; Eric Smith, Mission Bay-EN CAC; Richard Zillman, Preservation Consortium; Lisa Fricke, SF Apartment Association; Peter Masiak, Central City SRO; Nancy Wuerfel; Josh Vining, Mission SRO Collaborative; Matthias Mormino, SRO Families |
Resolutions
| 090930 |
[Renew Joint Powers Agreement with State and Accept and Expend up to $2,249,136] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively contract for, accept and expend up to $2,249,136 allocated from the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for a project entitled the Joint Powers Agreement for the period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012. Supervisor Avalos presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090932 |
[Accept and Expend Grant - HIV Testing and Counseling in STD Clinics - $122,160] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant from the University of Miami in the amount of $122,160 to perform a randomized clinical trial comparing the relative efficacy and cost-effectiveness of two HIV testing strategies; for the period of September 30, 2009, through September 29, 2011. Supervisor Campos presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 090935 |
[Resolution to establish the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District] |
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Resolution establishing a property-based business improvement district to be known as the "Greater Union Square Business Improvement District (BID)," by renewing and expanding the previously established Union Square BID; approving the amended management district plan and engineer's report and boundaries map; ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in the Greater Union Square BID for ten years, commencing with FY 2009-2010, subject to conditions as specified; and making environmental findings. Supervisor Chiu presented. ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for July 28, 2009. |
| 090936 |
[Opposing State Senate Bill 792 Tidelines and submerged land: Candlestick Point] |
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Resolution urging California State Legislators to oppose State Senate Bill 792 Tidelines and submerged land: Candlestick Point which would allow the sale of 42 acres of state parkland including parts of the Candlestick Point State Park for private development. Supervisors Daly, Avalos presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 090937 |
[Accept and Expend Federal Grant - Airport Commission - $700,500] |
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Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to retroactively accept and expend funding in a total amount of $700,500 from the Transportation Security Administration for the Airport K-9 Explosives Detection Team Program. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee. |
| 090939 |
[Adoption of Local Goals and Policies for Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts] |
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Resolution adopting local goals and policies for Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts. Supervisor Mar presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090940 |
[Jewish Home of San Francisco Psychiatric Facilities - Designation Agreement] |
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Resolution designating Jewish Home of San Francisco as an Evaluation and Treatment Facility for individuals 75 years and older; and authorizing the Director for Community Behaviorial Health Services to enter into a Designation Agreement with said facility. Mayor presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 090943 |
[Accept and Expend State Grant - Chief of Police - $25,000] |
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Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police for the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the California Department of Fish and Game for the purchase of oil spill response equipment. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090944 |
[Renew Revolving Fund Agreement with State - $75,000] |
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Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to renew its current agreement with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, an agent of the State of California, for a revolving fund in the amount of $75,000 to be used to pay for verified funeral/burial expenses for eligible homicide victims and emergency relocation for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for an additional two years from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011. Supervisor Avalos presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090945 |
[Accept and Expend State Grant - Office of the District Attorney up to $88,538] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively contract for, accept and expend up to $88,538 allocated from the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for a project entitled the Criminal Restitution Compact for the period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010. Supervisor Avalos presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090946 |
[Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - $22,566] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant from the World Health Organization in the amount of $22,566 to revise the document "Guide for HIV surveillance in low-level and concentrated epidemics;" for the period of June 15, 2009, through September 15, 2009. Supervisor Campos presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090947 |
[Avoiding new foreign fossil fuel dependence in San Francisco's electricity supply] |
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Resolution asking Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation to end partnership in the "Pacific Connnector" pipeline. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090948 |
[Accept and Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment - $10,000] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $10,000 from Altamont Education Advisory Board to expand recycling and lunchroom composting programs at schools in San Francisco. Supervisor Mar presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090949 |
[Accept and Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment - $15,000] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the San Francisco Foundation to implement the San Francisco Urban Gleaning Project. Supervisor Mar presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
Motions
| 090950 |
[Calling File Nos. 090868 and 090867 from Committee to the full Board of Supervisors, and calling for the Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole on August 4, 2009] |
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Motion calling from the Land Use & Economic Development Committee, File Nos. 090868 [Bicycle Plan adoption and related General Plan amendments] and 090867 [Zoning - Planning code amendments in connection with the 2009 Bicycle Plan]; and calling for the Board to hear these items as the Committee of the Whole on August 4, 2009. Supervisor Chiu presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
Hearings
| 090870 |
[Hearing - Greater Union Square Business Improvement District] |
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Hearing scheduled for July 28, 2009, at 3:00 p.m., to hear persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution establishing a property-based business improvement district to be known as the "Greater Union Square Business Improvement District (BID)," by renewing and expanding the previously established Union Square BID; approving the amended management district plan and engineer's report and boundaries map; ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in the Greater Union Square BID for ten years, commencing with FY 2009-2010, subject to conditions as specified; and making environmental findings. (Clerk of the Board) . SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Scheduled for July 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. |
| 090926 |
[California Healthy Families Program] |
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Hearing to discuss the State's budget cuts to the California Healthy Families Program, evaluate the City's commitment to universal healthcare for children and youth, and identify solutions that guarantee every child access to health insurance. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 090927 |
[San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency safety procedures] |
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Hearing on the safety procedures of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in light of the serious accident that occurred at the West Portal Station on Saturday, July 18, 2009. MUNI will be asked to detail its safety strategies and procedures that are currently in place to prevent such crashes from occurring again, and what safety assessments and enhancement procedures MUNI is considering to ensure the future safety of MUNI riders and pedestrians in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Dufty presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 090928 |
[San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency safety standards] |
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Hearing addressing San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency safety standards, including medical screening procedures for SFMTA bus and light rail operators. Request additional information about the rules concerning switching light rail vehicles between automatic and manual operation, including any communication from the Transit Workers Union to SFMTA related to this subject. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 090929 |
[Port of San Francisco's Request for Proposals for a Concrete Batching or Asphalt Production Lease at Seawall Lot 352, Pier 94] |
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Hearing to consider the Port of San Francisco's Request for Proposals for a Concrete Batching or Asphalt Production Lease at Seawall Lot 352, Pier 94 and the Department of Public Works' findings regarding the Municipal Asphalt Plant located at 1801 Jerrold Street. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
| 090895 |
[Settlement of Lawsuit - Linda Caratti - $80,000] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Linda Caratti against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 28, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 479214; entitled Linda Caratti, v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are the City and San Francisco Zoological Society agree to a mutual release of claims for indemnification. (City Attorney) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 090896 |
[Settlement of Lawsuit - John Williams - $27,000] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by John Williams against the City and County of San Francisco for $27,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 5, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 479-512; entitled John Williams v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 090897 |
[Settlement of Lawsuit - Benson Chen - $75,000] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by Benson Chen against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 2, 2007, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 468791; entitled Benson Chen v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 090898 |
[Settlement of Lawsuit - Yue Kong Kam - $102,327.06] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yue Kong Kam against the City and County of San Francisco for $102,327.06; the lawsuit was filed on June 19, 2008, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 476-544; entitled Yue Kong Kam, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 090899 |
[Settlement of Lawsuits - United States of America - $7,000,000] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the two lawsuits filed by the United States of America against the City and County of San Francisco for $7,000,000; the two lawsuits were filed on August 22, 2005, and September 6, 2007, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:05 CV 01693 entitled United States of America v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. and Case No. 1:07 CV 01300 entitled United States of America v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. and appropriating $7,000,000 of fund balance from the Hetch Hetchy Fund for this purpose. (City Attorney) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
| 090823 |
[Authorization for continued membership in 18 County CalWIN Consortium] |
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Resolution amending Resolution No. 1094-99 passed on December 6, 1999, to continue authority for the Department of Human Services to continue its membership in the 18 County CalWIN Consortium and authorizing the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the necessary agreements for participation in the consortium's continued development, implementation, maintenance and operation of a computer system for the administration of public benefit programs in accordance with State requirements. This resolution will expand the expenditure authority from $29,419,538 for an additional amount of $13,110,600 from July 1, 2010, through July 31, 2013. The total project budget including this extension is $42,530,138. Please note: State and Federal reimbursement is at 92% of $42,530,138. County general fund portion is $3,402,241 from 1999 through 2013. The County general fund portion for the extension period is $1,048,848. (Human Services Department) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Department of Human Services submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title. ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. RECOMMENDED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Dave Curto, Director of Contracts, Human Services Agency; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst. |
Clerk to Act – July 21, 2009
Board Minutes for June 23, 2009 approved.
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Dufty
To: Controller
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Controller to prepare a supplemental appropriation to restore reductions to various Grants for the Arts funded organizations.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of repairing potholes at the following location: On Webster near Geary, east side of street.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director: Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the following locations:
Garbage Can
Northwest corner Fillmore and Haight
Mailboxes
Southeast corner Hayes and Buchanan
Southwest corner Pine & Divisadero
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from newsstands at the following locations:
San Francisco Bay Guardian
Southeast corner of Fillmore and Post
Southwest corner 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 and Southeast corner of Haight and Fillmore
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the following public property locations:
Utility Boxes
Southwest corner Fillmore and Fulton
Northeast corner Webster and Divisadero
Southeast corner Fell and Scott
Northwest corner Fulton and Fell
Southeast corner Lyon and Hayes
Bus Shelters
Northwest corner Masonic and Haight
Southwest corner Buchanan and Haight
Southwest corner Pierce and Haight
Fillmore and Haight (all 4 bus stops, graffiti and grime)
From: Supervisor Alioto-Pier
To: City Attorney
Requesting/Inquiring: Supervisor Alioto-Pier requests the City Attorney issue an opinion regarding health care coverage for children in California.
From: Supervisor Alioto-Pier
To: Director, Department of Public Health
To: Director, San Francisco First Five Commission
To: Director, Department of Children, Youth, & Their Families
Requesting/Inquiring: Please share with us the impact of the enrollment freeze in the Healthy Families Program on San Francisco's children and youth, and provide policy options to address these impacts.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from utility poles at the following locations:
Metal Pole
Northeast corner Fulton & Fillmore
On Fulton, near Central, south side
Wood Pole
In front of 1891 Page
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the following private property locations:
927 Divisadero
937 Scott
799 Haight
542 Haight
295 Buchanan
478 Haight
503 Haight
561 Baker
1301 Haight
55 Laguna, on Haight and Buchanan sides
745 Buchanan
644 Lyon
603 Divisadero
1823 Divisadero
1700 McAllister
2186 Divisadero
In Memoriams
Bok Pon – Supervisor Chu
David Michael Ibarguen – Supervisor Dufty
Dolores Jean Robinson Toussaint – Supervisor Maxwell