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July 31, 2007

City and County of San Francisco

City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

seal of the city and county of sf

MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors


AARON PESKIN, PRESIDENT
MICHELA ALIOTO-PIER, TOM AMMIANO, CHRIS DALY,
BEVAN DUFTY, SEAN ELSBERND, ED JEW, SOPHIE MAXWELL,
JAKE McGOLDRICK, ROSS MIRKARIMI, GERARDO SANDOVAL

Members Present: Michela Alioto-Pier, Tom Ammiano, Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Ed Jew, Sophie Maxwell, Jake McGoldrick, Ross Mirkarimi, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval.
Members Excused: None.
Members Absent: None.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m. On the call of the roll Supervisor Sandoval was noted absent.

There was a quorum.

Supervisor Sandoval was noted present at 2:03 p.m.


APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Supervisor Jew, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved to approve Board Meeting Minutes for June 26, 2007 and Special Board of Supervisors Meetings of the Budget and Finance Committee for June 25, 2007 and June 28, 2007. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee

070926 [Designating a sole source contractor to provide healthcare coverage to certain eligible temporary exempt as-needed SEIU City employees] Mayor
Ordinance authorizing the Department of Human Resources to execute a contract with the San Francisco Health Plan to administer healthcare coverage to certain eligible temporary exempt as-needed City employees who are members of SEIU locals 535, 790 and UHW; and granting a waiver to the competitive procurement requirements of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 21.

(Fiscal Impact.)

Enacted Number: 176-07
FINALLY PASSED

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

070444 [Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Requirements] Supervisor Sandoval
Ordinance approving changes to the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Requirements by amending Section 315 to clarify the regulations in effect for particular projects; amending Section 315.1 to modify certain definitions related to income and sale price calculation; amending Section 315.2 to update findings; amending Section 315.3 to conform the legislation to the requirement that the ordinance apply to all projects of 5 units or more; amending Sections 315.4 and 315.5 to establish separate requirements for buildings of 120 feet in height or greater, to clarify the requirements related to the type of on- and off-site housing required, to require the Mayor's Office of Housing to establish minimum qualifications for firms that market below market-rate units; and to establish a preference in the lottery for on- and off-site units for people who live and work in San Francisco; amending Section 315.6 to provide updated guidelines for the calculation of the in lieu fee and to allow MOH to expend funds for a study to periodically update the fee; amending Section 315.7 to change the amount of time an ownership unit shall remain affordable; amending Section 315.8 to amend certain monitoring and study obligations; making a related change to the Jobs-Housing Linkage Program by amending Section 313.6 to make annual adjustments in the in lieu fee for that program correspond to the method used for the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program; and making findings, including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Enacted Number: 198-07
FINALLY PASSED

070679 [Residential Rental Units: Lock Replacements by Landlord When Tenants Vacate] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code by adding Chapter 49B to provide that when a rental unit is permanently vacated by all tenants the landlord must re-key or replace all door locks that are exclusive to that unit, including doors to storage units and garages.
Enacted Number: 200-07
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

From the Board

070709 [Affirming adoption of the mitigated negative declaration for the 3400 Cesar Chavez Street Project]
Motion affirming Planning Commission adoption of the final mitigated negative declaration for the 3400 Cesar Chavez Street Project.
Enacted Number: M07-99
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, McGoldrick, Sandoval
Noes: 5 - Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin

070710 [Reversing adoption of the mitigated negative declaration for the 3400 Cesar Chavez Street Project]
Motion reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the final mitigated negative declaration for the 3400 Cesar Chavez Street Project.
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, McGoldrick, Sandoval
Noes: 5 - Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin

070711 [Preparation of findings to reverse adoption of the mitigated negative declaration for 3400 Cesar Chavez Street]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the final mitigated negative declaration for the 3400 Cesar Chavez Street Project.
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, McGoldrick, Sandoval
Noes: 5 - Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Called From City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

060589 [Liquor License Transfer, 845 Market Street, Space 010]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general license from 1001 South Van Ness Avenue to 845 Market Street, basement of the San Francisco Centre, Space 010 to Bristol Farms Inc., will serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions.
Continued to August 14, 2007
Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

070217 [Zoning - Interim moratorium on installation of microcell equipment] Supervisors Peskin, Jew, Sandoval, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Daly, Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Dufty, Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd
Urgency Ordinance approving an interim zoning moratorium on installation of microcell equipment for 45 days and making required findings, including findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings.
Continued to August 14, 2007
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee

070828 [Open Space Fund Financing] Mayor
Ordinance approving the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds payable from the Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund to finance various park projects as further described herein; approving the form of a First Amendment to Site Lease by and between the City and County of San Francisco Finance Corporation (the "Corporation") and the City and County of San Francisco (the "City") relating to certain City-owned properties located in the City (as further described herein); approving the form of a First Supplemental Lease by and between the Corporation and the City; approving the form of a First Supplemental Trust Agreement by and between the Corporation and a trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving the form of an Assignment Agreement by and between the Corporation and a trustee; approving the form of an official notice of sale and a notice of intention to sell the lease revenue bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell the lease revenue bonds; approving the form of an official statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a continuing disclosure certificate; authorizing the payment of costs of issuance; authorizing reimbursement of certain expenditures; authorizing the establishment of a contingency fund; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith.

(Supervisor Daly dissented in Committee.) (No Economic Impact)

Enacted Number: 199-07
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 1 - Daly

Board Sitting As A Committee of the Whole

From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation

070731 [Charter Amendment - Emissions Reduction and Transit Reform] Supervisor Peskin
Charter amendment (Third Draft) to amend Sections 8A.100 through 8A.106, 8A.108 through 8A.110, 8A.112 through 8A.113, and A8.404; repealing Section 16.110; re-numbering Sections 16.100 and 16.102 as 8A.114 and 8A.115, respectively and amending Section 8A.115; and requiring the Board of Supervisors to adopt an ordinance amending the Traffic Code to repeal any provision in conflict with this measure and convert such provisions to rules and regulations of the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, all to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and autonomy of the Municipal Transportation Agency and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from San Francisco's transportation sector.
The president inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members.

Mr. Paulson, President of Labor Council; support of the Charter Amendment

Lois Scott, Local 21; support of the Charter Amendment

Robert Haaland, Local 1021; support of the Charter Amendment

Daniel Murphy, MTA Advisory Council, support of the Charter Amendment

Chriss Romero, Local 21; support of the Charter Amendment

Chris Bowman; requested to send back to Committee and to submit to the electorate at the February Election

James Byrant, SEIU, Local 1021; support of the Charter Amendment

M. Chipsay; support of the Charter Amendment

Jim Lazarus, Chamber of Commerce; expressed concern relating to off-street parking and requested to submit at the February Election

Christopher Peterso; support of the Charter Amendment

Tim Polland, SF Housing; support of the Charter Amendment

Sue Wan; support of the Charter Amendment

Francisco da Costa; support of the Charter Amendment

Irwin Lum, President Transport Workers; support of the Charter Amendment

The President declared the public hearing closed.

ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Noes: 4 - Alioto-Pier, Jew, McGoldrick, Sandoval

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

070901 [Contracting Process for San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Project]
Ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Works to issue a Request for Proposals for the services of a Construction Manager/General Contractor for the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Program and to award a contract for such services based on the best qualifications and fee. This ordinance further authorizes the Director to negotiate and obtain prices from certain core subcontractors and to allow them to become subcontractors to the CM/GC, provided said prices are validated by City-retained cost estimators. (Public Works Department)

(Fiscal Impact.) (No Economic Impact)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070762 [Airport Operating Agreement with Signature Flight Support Corporation]
Resolution approving the Fixed Base Operator Lease and Operating Agreement between Signature Flight Support Corporation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
Enacted Number: 436-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070763 [Airport Concession Lease]
Resolution approving the Boarding Area "F" Hub Specialty Store Lease "A" between Air Sun dba Sunglass Hut and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
Enacted Number: 435-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070788 [Amendment to Contract with Geomatrix Consultants, Inc.]
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute an amendment to the contract with Geomatrix Consultants, Inc. to extend the term retroactively through June 30, 2008, to modify the scope of services, and to increase the contract by an amount not to exceed $180,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $1,259,000 for environmental consulting services. (Treasure Island Development Authority)

No Economic Impact

Enacted Number: 430-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070793 [Lease of Real Property at 3801 Third Street, Suite 600]
Resolution authorizing the lease of 10,740 square feet of space at 3801 Third Street, Suite 600, for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Wastewater Collection System Division retroactively to July 1, 2007. (Real Estate Department)

(Fiscal Impact.)

Enacted Number: 429-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070806 [Authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to amend its contract with Micromenders/GC Micro to exceed $10 million]
Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into the Fourth Amendment between the City and Micromenders/GC Micro (part of the Computer Store procurement vehicle), in which the amendment shall increase the contract's anticipated expenditures to over $10 million. (Office of Contract Administration)
Enacted Number: 426-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070852 [Contract funds to support the STOP AIDS Project] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement with the STOP AIDS Project and expend funds in the amount of $28,410; for the period of September 1, 2006, through August 31, 2008. (Public Health Department)
Enacted Number: 434-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070853 [Airport Concession Lease]
Resolution approving the Terminal 3 Newsstands and Specialty Store Lease between Host International, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
Enacted Number: 433-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070854 [Airport Concession Lease]
Resolution approving the Technology Products Stores Lease between ILJ San Francisco, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
Enacted Number: 432-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070873 [Lease of Real Property]
Resolution authorizing extension of a lease of real property at 617 Mission Street and 101 New Montgomery Street for the Department of Child Support Services. (Real Estate Department)

(Fiscal Impact.)

Enacted Number: 438-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070875 [Lease of Real Property at 650 Fifth Street, Suite 307-309]
Resolution authorizing the Lease of 3,060 square feet of space at 650 Fifth Street, Suites 307-309, for the Department of Public Health's Jail Health Services retroactively to July 1, 2007. (Real Estate Department)
Enacted Number: 423-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070902 [Master Agreements for Federal and State transportation funds]
Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works or his or her designee to execute Master Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco, through its Department of Public Works, and the California Department of Transportation. (Public Works Department)

(No Economic Impact)

Enacted Number: 437-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee

070680 [Administrative Penalties and Fees for Fare Evasion or Passenger Misconduct Offenses] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 127, 128, 128.1, 128.1-A, 128.2, and 128.3 to clarify the definition of "Proof of Payment" and impose administrative penalties and fees for certain types of fare evasion or passenger misconduct offenses instead of criminal penalties where authorized by state law, and authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors to set the specific penalty and fee amounts.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070847 [Motion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County departments] Supervisor Elsbernd
Motion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County departments.

(Supervisor Daly dissented in Committee.)

Enacted Number: M07-100
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 1 - Daly
Absent: 1 - Dufty

SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
Supervisor Sandoval was noted absent at 3:06 p.m.

071079 [Public Hearing - Report of Assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs that the Department performed pursuant to Public Works Code Section 707.1; authorizing that such charges be assessed as a tax lien; and authorizing other official acts in furtherance thereof. (Clerk of the Board)
The President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board members.

Robert Quan, Representative, Department of Public Works

The President declared the public hearing closed.

HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.

071080 [Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs]
Resolution confirming the Department of Public Works Report of Costs for sidewalk and curb repairs that the Department performed pursuant to Public Works Code Section 707.1; authorizing that such charges be assessed as a tax lien; and authorizing other official acts in furtherance thereof. (Clerk of the Board)
Report of assessment costs were amended to delete two properties.
Enacted Number: 416-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Absent: 1 - Sandoval

SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.

Called From City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
Supervisor McGoldrick was noted absent at 3:25 p.m.

Supervisor McGoldrick was noted present at 6:27 p.m.


071098 [Hearing on temporarily halting construction at the Hunters Point Shipyard]
Hearing to consider the possible adoption of a Resolution urging the Department of Public of Health and Lennar Corporation to temporarily halt construction at the Hunters Point Shipyard and to contract with an independent entity to conduct a health assessment of the residents of Bay View Hunters Point.
The President ` as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members.

Jessica Powell; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Adele; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Female speaker; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Bishop Jackson; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Female speaker; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Male speaker; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Pastor Victor Santana; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Joel Mandara; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Dan Solberg, St. Paulus Lutheran; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Jesse Taylor; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Archbishop King; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Adam Easer; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Ruby Corpis; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Liaka; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Ricky Gordon; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Ingra Seggundo; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Dance Corpis; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Ed Espano; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Female speaker; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Female speaker; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Female speaker; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

JD; support of temporarily halting construction at Hunters Point

Dr. Ahimsa Porter; support of temporarily halting

HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.

Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report Without Recommendation

070922 [Temporarily halting construction at the Hunters Point Shipyard] Supervisor Daly
Resolution urging the Department of Public of Health and Lennar Corporation to temporarily halt construction at the Hunters Point Shipyard and to contract with an independent entity to conduct a health assessment of the residents of Bay View Hunters Point.
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved to amend by adding a "Further Resolved, That Lennar Corporation continue to pay its employees during the work stoppage."

The motion to amend passed without objection.

NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Ammiano, Daly, Jew, Mirkarimi, Sandoval
Noes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin

Recess

The Board recessed at the hour of 7:10 p.m.

Reconvening of the Board

The Board reconvened at the hour of 7:14 p.m.

Calling the Roll

The following Supervisors were noted present: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval - 11


SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M - Recognition of Commendations

SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M.

070985 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Final Map for 3150 Geary Boulevard]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Department of Public Works dated June 21, 2007, affirming the approval of Tentative/Final Map for a new 8 unit mixed-use condominium project located at 3150 Geary Boulevard, Lot 028 in Assessor's Block No. 1066. (Appellants: Jerome Marks on behalf of Kok-Po (Sam) Ng and Lily Chan Ng, and Kurt Link and Maria R. Link)
The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members.

There were none.

Continued to August 7, 2007

Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - McGoldrick

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the Tentative Parcel Map described above, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

(Only one of the following two motions should be approved.)

070986 [Approving decision of the Director of Public Works and approving the Tentative Map for 3150 Geary Boulevard]
Motion approving the decision of the Director of Public Works, finding the Tentative Map consistent with the City's General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and approving the Tentative Map for an 8-unit subdivision located at 3150 Geary Boulevard, Lot 028 in Assessor's Block 1066. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to August 7, 2007
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - McGoldrick

070987 [Disapproving decision of the Director of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Map for 3150 Geary Boulevard]
Motion disapproving the decision of the Director of Public Works concerning an 8-unit Tentative Map located at 3150 Geary Boulevard, Lot 028 in Assessor's Block 1066 and disapproving the subdivision. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to August 7, 2007
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - McGoldrick

070988 [Findings - 3150 Geary Boulevard Tentative Map]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision concerning a Tentative Map for an 8-unit subdivision located at 3150 Geary Boulevard, Lot 028 in Assessor's Block 1066. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to August 7, 2007
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - McGoldrick

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.
Supervisor Dufty was noted absent at 7:20 p.m.

070800 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review - Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated April 20, 2007, Case No. 2007.0097E, exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301(b), 15303(d), & 15303(e); Class Numbers 1 and 3], the proposed project is an ordinance proposed by the Mayor (Board File No. 070077) that would approve one or more agreements (hereafter "the Agreement") between EarthLink, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco. The Agreement would permit EarthLink to manage, operate, and install within the City rights-of-way a citywide wireless broadband internet access network that would provide free or affordable internet access for San Francisco residents, workers, and visitors. The project would involve installation within the City rights-of-way of a communications system consisting of two types of above-ground equipment: transmitters and backhaul devices. The Agreement does not specify proposed locations for the communications equipment, and EarthLink has not yet selected such locations. (Appellant: Jeff Hoffman, on behalf of the San Francisco Neighborhood Antenna Free Union (SNAFU).)

(Filed May 30, 2007; companion measure to Files 070801, 070802, 070803.)

The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members.

Continued to September 11, 2007

Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the categorical exemption from environmental review described above, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

(Only one of the following two motions should be approved.)

070801 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance]
Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Continued to September 11, 2007
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070802 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance]
Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Continued to September 11, 2007
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

070803 [Preparation of findings related to the appeal of the categorical exemption for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Continued to September 11, 2007
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

SPECIAL ORDER: 4:00 P.M.

071028 [Public Hearing - Landmark Appeal, U.C. Extension Center, 55 Laguna Street (formerly San Francisco State Teachers College)]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to (1) the decision of the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 17445 adopted June 7, 2007, disapproving the proposal of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to designate the U.C. Extension Center as a San Francisco Landmark on property located at 55 Laguna Street (formerly San Francisco State Teachers College); Lots 001, 001A in Assessor's Block 0857 and Lots 001, 002, and 003 in Assessor's Block 0870. (Appellants: Robert W. Cherny, Acting President, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board filed on July 2, 2007 and F. Joseph Butler on behalf of the San Francisco Preservation Consortium filed on July 6, 2007.) or (2) designation by the Board of Supervisors of the U.C. Extension Center, located at 55 Laguna Street, Lots 001, 001A in Assessor's Block 0857 and Lots 001, 002 and 003 in Assessor's Block 0870 as a San Francisco Landmark.

(Filed July 2 and 6, 2007; Companion measure to 071029, 071030, 071081; District 8.)

The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members.

There were none.

Continued to August 14, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the landmark designation described above, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

(Only one of the following two motions should be approved.)

071029 [Approving decision of the Planning Commission Disapproving Proposed Landmark Designation of 55 Laguna Street]
Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission disapproving proposed landmark designation of 55 Laguna Street. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to August 14, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

071030 [Disapproving decision of the Planning Commission Disapproving Proposed Landmark Designation of 55 Laguna Street]
Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission disapproving proposed landmark designation of 55 Laguna Street. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to August 14, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

071081 [Findings - 55 Laguna Landmark Designation Appeal]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision concerning the appeal of the Planning Commission's disapproval of a landmark designation of 55 Laguna Street. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to August 14, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

071082 [Landmark Designation of Richardson Hall, Woods Hall, and Woods Hall Annex, Located at 55 Laguna Street formerly known as the San Francisco State Teacher's College]
Ordinance Designating 55 Laguna Street (U.C. Extension Center, formerly known as the San Francisco State Teacher's School) as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings. (City Attorney)
Continued to August 14, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

COMMITTEE REPORTS

070984 [Appointment - Police Commission]
Motion confirming the Mayor's nomination of, and appointing, Thomas Mazzucco, term ending April 30, 2008, to the San Francisco Police Commission. (Mayor)

(Charter Section 4.109 - Board of Supervisors must act within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted from the Mayor to the Clerk of the Board's Office. If the Board fails to act on the Mayor's nomination within the 60 days the Mayor's nominee shall be deemend approved. Transmittal Date: 7/2/07.)

Enacted Number: M07-96
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

071054 [Settlement of Claim - Pennie Sempell] Supervisor Elsbernd
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Pennie Sempell against San Francisco for $350,000; claim was filed on December 19, 2006.
Enacted Number: 424-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

071044 [Appointment - Ballot Simplification Committee]
Resolution appointing June Fraps, Betty Packard and Suzanne Stassevitch, terms ending November 30, 2008, to the Ballot Simplification Committee.

3 seats being considered June Fraps, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 1, must represent the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Northern California Chapter or the Northern California Broadcasters Association, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending November 30, 2008. Betty Packard, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 2, must represent the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Northern California Chapter or the Northern California Broadcasters Association, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending November 30, 2008. Suzanne Stassevitch, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 3, must represent the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending November 30, 2008.

Enacted Number: 425-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

071087 [Amending Ordinance 115-07 which approved an amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan] Mayor, Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending Ordinance 115-07 (which approved an amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan).
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS

PUBLIC COMMENT
An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. Each member of the public will be allotted the same number of minutes to speak, except that public speakers using translation assistance will be allowed to testify for twice the amount of the public testimony time limit. If simultaneous translation services are used, speakers will be governed by the public testimony time limit applied to speakers not requesting translation assistance. The President or the Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes. Members of the public who want a document placed on the overhead for display should clearly state such and subsequently remove the document when they want the screen to return to live coverage of the meeting.
Abdullah Megaheed; expressed concern with issues relating to comments made by a former Supervisor

James Chaffee; expressed concern with issues relating to the SF Public Library

Walter; shared with the Board in song his public comment

Female speaker; showed interest for the SF Firefighters pay raise

Mr. Story; expressed concern with issues relating to pit bulls and wanting them to be banned from SF parks

Noelle Wiggins, Local 2407; expressed concern with issues relating to Security Officers


FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee.

071091 [Marina Branch Library reopening] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution recognizing the Grand Re-Opening of the Marina Branch Library and commending the San Francisco Public Library and its team for their hard work and commitment to San Francisco and its residents.
Enacted Number: 427-07
ADOPTED

071094 [Extending by 30 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance that would amend the Planning Code to create the Fringe Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution extending by 30 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance that would amend the Planning Code to create the Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District and make related Zoning Map amendments.
Enacted Number: 428-07
ADOPTED

071095 [Opposing AB 112] Supervisors Elsbernd, McGoldrick
Resolution opposing Assembly bill 112 to amend Section 97 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Enacted Number: 421-07
ADOPTED

071096 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $102,076 through the California Department of Justice for a program entitled "Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program" for fiscal year 2007/2008.
Enacted Number: 431-07
ADOPTED

071099 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant-2007 Mayor's Summer Food Service Program and Afterschool Snack program] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and their Families (DCYF), to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $876,988, currently and retroactively, from the United States Department of Agriculture for the 2007 Mayor's Summer Food Service Program and the After School Snack Program.
Enacted Number: 422-07
ADOPTED

070928 [Final Map - 501 33rd Avenue/6901 Geary Boulevard]
Motion approving Final Map 3687, a 21 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 501 33rd Avenue / 6901 Geary Boulevard being a subdivision of Lot 001 in Assessors Block No. 1511 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,977; District 1.)

Enacted Number: M07--90
APPROVED

070929 [Final Map - 566 South Van Ness Avenue]
Motion approving Final Map 3903, a 32 Residential Unit and 2 Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 566 South Van Ness Avenue being a subdivision of Lot 005 in Assessors Block No. 3570 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,970; District 6.)

Enacted Number: M07-91
APPROVED

070962 [Final Map - 818 Van Ness Avenue]
Motion approving Final Map 3892, a 54 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 818 Van Ness Avenue being a subdivision of Lots 006, 007 and 008 in Assessors Block No. 0739 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,974; District 6.)

Enacted Number: M07-92
APPROVED

071035 [Final Map - 481A-481F Clementina Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3702, a 6 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 481A-481F Clementina Street being a subdivision of Lot 036 in Assessors Block No. 3732 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,971; District 6.)

Enacted Number: M07-93
APPROVED

071036 [Final Map - 1335 Fulton Street]
Motion approving Final Map 4002, a 7 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 1335 Fulton Street being a subdivision of Lot 031 in Assessors Block No. 1182 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,972; District 5.)

Enacted Number: M07-94
APPROVED

071075 [Final Map - 900 Minnesota Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3996, a 142 Residential Unit and a 5 Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 900 Minnesota Street being a subdivision of Lot 027 in Assessors Block No. 4106 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,976; District 6.)

Enacted Number: M07-95
APPROVED

The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

Severed From the Without Reference to Committee Agenda
Supervisor Ammiano requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately.

071092 [Contract between the Department of Public Health and San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance services for San Francisco children and young adults aged Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance services for San Francisco children and young adults aged 0 through 24 and young parents aged 19 through 24 for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 in the amount of $11,342,433.

(Fiscal Impact.)

Supervisor Ammiano requested that this matter be referred to Committee.
REFERRED to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately.

071093 [Urging the American Psychological Association to end its acquiescence in regard to participation of psychologists in interrogation of detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution requesting that the American Psychological Association reconsider its stance regarding the participation of psychologists in interrogations of detainees by restricting the use of psychologists to providing therapeutic benefits in all sites where detainees are held without due process in violation of international human rights law.
Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this matter be referred to Committee.
REFERRED to the Rules Committee.

Supervisor Mirkarimi requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately.

071097 [Urging restoration of two-way traffic on Hayes Street] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to restore two-way traffic on the block of Hayes Street between Gough and Franklin streets, to restore the pedestrian crossing of Gough Street on the south side of Hayes Street, and develop a detailed plan and implementation strategy for streetscape improvements to the Hayes Valley Commercial District along Hayes Street between Franklin and Laguna streets.
Supervisor Mirkarimi requested that this matter be referred to Committee.
REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

Supervisor Elsbernd requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately.

071100 [Authorizing preparation of Proponent/Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters at the November 6, 2007 Election]
Motion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for Charter Amendments approved by the Board of Supervisors for submittal to the voters at the November 6, 2007 Election. (Clerk of the Board)
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Sandoval, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

Continued to August 7, 2007
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Sandoval, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Dufty

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Ordinances

071121 [Creating an Independent Rate Payer Advocate for reviewing and recommending utility service rates proposed by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Draft ordinance requiring the City Administrator to obtain the services of an Independent Rate Payer Advocate, and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of the Independent Rate Payer Advocate.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. (Referred to City Attorney for approval as to form.)

071122 [Zoning - Interim zoning controls requiring conditional use authorization for new development in the Bernal Heights Brewster/Joy Neighborhood] Supervisor Ammiano
Ordinance approving interim zoning controls requiring conditional use authorization for new development in the Bernal Heights Brewster/Joy Neighborhood on the East Slope of Bernal Heights, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings.
7/31/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 8/30/2007.

071128 [De-appropriating $45,717 of General Fund and Appropriating $45,717 for a Golf Course Task Force in the Department of Recreation and Park for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance de-appropriating $45,717 for Golden Gate Park Stables in the Department of Recreation and Park, and appropriating $45,717 for a half-time 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst position to staff a Golf Course Task Force in the Department of Recreation and Park for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.

(Supervisor Dufty dissented in committee.)

7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

071129 [Public Employment - Recreation and Park Department] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 175-07 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2007-2008) to reflect the addition of one position (.37 FTE) Class 1823 - Senior Administrative Analyst in the Recreation and Park Department.

(Supervisor Dufty dissented in committee.)

7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

071133 [Commuter Benefits] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Peskin, Daly
Ordinance adding Section 410 of the Environment Code to require San Francisco employers to offer commuter benefits to encourage employees to use public transit or van pools; to authorize the Department of the Environment to implement an Emergency Ride Home program; to transfer the existing Section 410 to Section 412 of the Environmental Code; and to make environmental findings.
7/31/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 8/30/2007. 08/09/07 - Referred to Planning for determination of environmental impact.

071134 [Accept-Expend Grant - Public Defender] Supervisor Maxwell
Ordinance authorizing the Office of the Public Defender to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $70,000 from the Zellerbach Family Foundation for a court alternative specialist position dedicated to working with the children of incarcerated parents (CIP).
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee.

071135 [Entertainment Commission - Place of Entertainment Permits] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code Sections 1060, 1060.1, 1060.2, 1060.3, 1060.5, 1060.20, 1060.23, 1060.24, 1060.25 and 1060.29; repealing Section 1060.22; and adding Sections 1060.30 and 1060.31, relating to the application, approval, amendment, suspension, revocation, and transfer of Place of Entertainment Permits and One Night Event Permits, including changes in penalties for violations of law.
7/31/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Public Safety Committee, expires on 8/30/2007.

071136 [Recreation and Park Department - Camping, Sleeping] Mayor
Ordinance amending San Francisco Park Code Section 3.12 to prohibit cooking, and to prohibit modification of park landscape to create a shelter; and amending Section 3.13 to prohibit sleeping in any park from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
7/31/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Resolutions

071092 [Contract between the Department of Public Health and San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance services for San Francisco children and young adults aged Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance services for San Francisco children and young adults aged 0 through 24 and young parents aged 19 through 24 for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 in the amount of $11,342,433.

(Fiscal Impact.)

7/24/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
7/31/07, REFERRED to Budget and Finance Committee. Supervisor Ammiano requested that this matter be referred to Committee.

071093 [Urging the American Psychological Association to end its acquiescence in regard to participation of psychologists in interrogation of detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution requesting that the American Psychological Association reconsider its stance regarding the participation of psychologists in interrogations of detainees by restricting the use of psychologists to providing therapeutic benefits in all sites where detainees are held without due process in violation of international human rights law.
7/24/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
7/31/07, REFERRED to Rules Committee. Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this matter be referred to Committee.

071097 [Urging restoration of two-way traffic on Hayes Street] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to restore two-way traffic on the block of Hayes Street between Gough and Franklin streets, to restore the pedestrian crossing of Gough Street on the south side of Hayes Street, and develop a detailed plan and implementation strategy for streetscape improvements to the Hayes Valley Commercial District along Hayes Street between Franklin and Laguna streets.
7/24/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
7/31/07, REFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Supervisor Mirkarimi requested that this matter be referred to Committee.

071119 [Accept and Expend FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $660,000 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to seismically retrofit the Millbrae Water Supply & Treatment Headquarters.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

071120 [Accept-Expend State Grant - Board of Supervisors] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to accept and expend $275,000 in AB 471 funds from the California Resources Agency, Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program to fund Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other improvements to Tulare Park.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

071123 [Landmark Designation Nomination for two trees located at 500 Cortland Street in Front of Bernal Heights Library] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution of intent initiating the nomination of two Flowering Ash trees (Fraxinus Ornus) located at 500 Cortland Street, in front of Bernal Heights Library (Assessor's Bock 5707, Lot 027) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging temporary designation pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 8/7/07 - Referral letter sent to Department of the Environment.

071124 [Landmark Designation Nomination for Tree Located in Bernal Heights Natural Area] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution of intent initiating the nomination of the Blue Elderberry Tree (Sambucus mexicana) located at Folsom Street and Bernal Heights Boulevard in Bernal Heights Natural Area (Assessor's Block 5548, Lot 002) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging temporary designation pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 8/7/07 - Referral letter sent to Department of the Environment.

071125 [Landmark Designation Nomination for Tree Located at 3555 Cesar Chavez Street] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution of intent initiating the nomination of the Moreton Bay Fig tree (Ficus macrophylla) located at 3555 Cesar Chavez Street (Assessor's Block 6575, Lot 002) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging temporary designation pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 8/7/07 - Referral letter sent to Department of the Environment.

071126 [Initiating designation of 194 Church Street (Lot 016, Block 3537) as a Landmark] Supervisors Dufty, McGoldrick, Ammiano
Resolution initiating designation of 194 Church Street, located at the intersection of Church Street, Market Street and 14th Street, in Lot 016 and in Block 3537 as a Landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the San Francisco Planning Code.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

071127 [Formalizing the Board of Supervisor's response to the Civil Grand Jury Recommendations] Supervisor Elsbernd
Resolution amending the process by which the Board of Supervisors responds to the Civil Grand Jury Reports by adopting a resolution formally accepting or rejecting the Civil Grand Jury recommendations.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

071130 [Provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill] Supervisor McGoldrick
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $97,660 from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008, which includes a sub-contract with the San Francisco Bar Association's Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) in the amount of $59,620 for the same time period.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

071137 [Supporting the resource efficient building conference and expo West Coast Green] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ammiano
Resolution supporting the conference and expo West Coast Green, held in San Francisco at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
7/31/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

071138 [Phil Frank Day - July 31, 2007] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution declaring July 31, 2007 as Phil Frank Day.
7/31/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

071139 [Contract between the Department of Public Health and San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance services for San Francisco children and young adults aged Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance services for San Francisco children and young adults aged 0 through 24 and young parents aged 19 through 24 for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

(Fiscal Impact.)

7/31/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

071140 [Approval of a 45 day extension for Planning Commission review] Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Ammiano
Resolution extending by 45 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend Planning Code Sections 790.55, 249.5, 781.8, 781.9, and 783 to remove grocery stores and other similar uses from prohibitions placed on the establishment of liquor stores in certain districts; and making environmental findings and findings of consistence with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
7/31/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

071141 [Non Profit Appreciation Day - August 18, 2007] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution proclaiming August 18, 2007 as Nonprofit Appreciation Day in San Francisco.
7/31/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

071142 [Approval of a 60-day extension for Planning Commission review] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution extending by 60 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance that would amend the Planning Code regarding institutional master plan review for medical institutions.
7/31/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

071143 [Accept and Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $35,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of implementing the Bayview Hunters Point (BVHP) Healthy Homes Project.
7/31/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

071144 [Local support for Leland Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution authorizing local support for the Leland Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project, designating DPW as the eligible sponsor for funding related to this project, and taking other official acts in furtherance of this project.
7/31/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

071145 [Accept and Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment] Mayor
Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment (SF Environment) to accept and expend grant funds, in the amount of $44,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to convert one Prius hybrid vehicle into a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the purpose of public outreach and demonstration.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

071146 [Accept-Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment] Mayor
Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $14,000.00 from Altamont Education Advisory Board to expand recycling and lunchroom composting programs at schools in San Francisco.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Requests for Hearing

071117 [Park Ranger staffing] Supervisor Peskin
Hearing to discuss hiring processes for upcoming increases in Park Ranger staffing.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

071131 [Hearing on implementation of garbage receptacles storage] Supervisor McGoldrick
Hearing on file number 060083 (Ordinance amending Public Works Code Section 170 to require that garbage receptacles, after collection, be returned to an enclosed area or other area that blocks views of the receptacles from the public right-of-way; and making environmental findings) to obtain an update from the Department of Public Works on the implementation of the Ordinance.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

071132 [Hearing on the three-month implementation status of File 070920 - Directing the SFPUC to create and implement a city-wide program to track water usage by City departments] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Hearing on the three-month implementation status of File 070920 - Resolution directing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to create and implement a city-wide program to track water usage, water conservation, and use of recycled water by City departments.
7/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Motion

071118 [Legislative Analyst Request - Graffiti Abatement Program] Supervisor Sandoval
Motion requesting the Legislative Analyst to draft a model graffiti abatement program for implementation by the City and County of San Francisco; to research the efforts of other city and/or county municipalities directed toward graffiti abatement; including: outreach, programs, prevention and deterrence, penalties, fines and any or all related programs or efforts; to report back its findings to the Board of supervisors and provide a copy of its findings to the Graffitti Advisory Board.
7/31/07, ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration August 7, 2007. In-depth report to be delivered October 1, 2007 (sixty days)

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

071077 [Lease of Real Property at 400 McAllister Street]
Resolution authorizing the lease of 1,118 square feet of space to the Nasra Family Partnership, in the Courthouse located at 400 McAllister Street on behalf of the Superior Court. (Real Estate Department)
7/23/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

071078 [Fire Department Eligibility Renewal Application for State and Federal Surplus Personal Property Program]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to apply to renew its eligibility for the State and Federal Surplus Personal Property Program. (Fire Department)
7/17/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi

To: General Manager, Recreation and Park Department

Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of repairing the southern walking path in the Panhandle.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi

To: General Manager, Recreation and Park Department

Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti from the following locations:

Utility Box on Park property at the southwest corner of Waller and Stanyan

Sidewalk on Hayes Street in front of the Hayes Valley Playground

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi

To: General Manager, Public utilities Commission

Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti at the following locations:

Metal Poles

Northeast corner of Haight and Buchanan

Southeast corner of O'Farrell and Scott

Southwest corner of Gough and McAllister

Southwest corner of Gough and Ivy

Southwest corner of Gough and Hickory

Southwest corner of Gough and Page

Wooden Pole

Near 488 Hayes Street (in front of parking lot)

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi

To: Director, Department of Public Works

Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti at Tower Valet Parking - Banner Signs located at the northwest and southwest corners of Gough and Grove.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi

To: Director, Department of Public Works

Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property located at the following locations:

Emergency Boxes: Southwest corner of Page and Pierce

Curbcuts: All four corners of Scott and McAllister

Small green pole at the Southwest corner of Gough and Ivy.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi

To: Director, Department of Public Works

Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property located at


In Memoriams
James Licavoli (The entire Board)

Joan Darrah (The entire Board)

Kenneth Taylor (Supervisor Mirkarimi)

Virginia Resner (Supervisor Mirkarimi)


ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the Board adjourned at the hour of 8:32 p.m.

Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board

N.B. The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up.

Approved by the Board of Supervisors on September 11, 2007.


Meeting Procedures
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The nearest accessible BART station is Civic Center (Market/Grove/Hyde Streets). Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the J, K, L, M, and N (Civic Center or Van Ness Stations). MUNI bus lines serving the area are the 47 Van Ness, 9 San Bruno, and the 6, 7, 71 Haight/Noriega. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.
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Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
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For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Frank Darby by mail to Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102, by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by email at sotf@sfgov.org
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