Board of Supervisors : September 14, 2004

City and County of San Francisco

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Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
September 14, 2004

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances

041137

[Zoning - Interim Moratorium on Demolition of Single- and Dual-screen Movie Theaters]

Urgency Ordinance approving an interim zoning moratorium on demolition of single- and dual-screen movie theaters for 45 days and making required findings, including findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning for review. RESPONSE RECEIVED. Certification of determination of exemption/exclusion from environmental review pursuant to General Rule Exclusion, State Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3). SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor McGoldrick submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041242

[Adding the Department on the Status of Women to the Justice Tracking System (JUSTIS) Committee Governance Council]

Ordinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 2A.85 by adding the Department on the Status of Women as a member of the Justice Tracking System (JUSTIS) Committee Governance Council and authorizing membership to agencies that operate programs integrally related to the criminal justice system. Supervisors Ma, Maxwell, Alioto-Pier, Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041243	[To appropriate funds for the Homeless Senior Outreach Program as part of DHS's homeless services program]
	Ordinance appropriating $150,000 from the Homeless Services Expansion Project to fund the Senior Case Management Services project for fiscal year 2004-05. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

041245

[To substitute funds in General Fund for parking tax revenue currently appropriated to programs for Senior Citizens]

Ordinance substituting $10,710,000 of parking tax revenue currently appropriated to programs for senior citizens with $10,710,000 of General Fund for fiscal year 2004-05, as part of the September 9, 2004 state Court of Appeals ruling in the case City & County of San Francisco vs. Flying Dutchman Park, Inc. Supervisors Ma, Dufty, Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

041246	[Approval to Negotiate Prices for Construction Trade Packages for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program]
	Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Works to negotiate prices for trade packages for the construction of the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

041247

[Zoning Map Amendment for 418-420 Jessie Street]

Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Map 1 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the use classification of the property located at 418-420 Jessie Street, situated on the north side of Jessie Street, 150 feet west of Fifth Street, and identified as Assessor's Block No. 3704, Lot No. 006, from a zoning designation of P (Public) to C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial); and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b), and environmental findings. Supervisor Daly presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use Committee.

041249

[Requiring Graffiti-Resistant Parking and Traffic Control Signs]

Ordinance amending Article 3 of the San Francisco Traffic Code by adding Section 51 to require the Department of Parking and Traffic to (1) replace all existing parking and traffic control signs defaced by graffiti with new signs treated with graffiti-resistant sheeting, and (2) install only new parking and traffic control signs treated with graffiti-resistant sheeting. Supervisors Dufty, Ma, Ammiano, Maxwell, Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.

041272	[To appropriate funding from the General Reserve to increase available funding in the Election Fund for public financing]]
	Ordinance appropriating $423,750 from the General Fund Reserve to increase funds in the Election Campaign Fund for the purpose of public financing of all eligible candidates for the Ethics Commission for fiscal year 2004-2005. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

041273	[School Children Crossing Warning Signs]
	Ordinance requiring all public and private parking lots and facilities, including parking lots maintained by commercial businesses, within 500 feet of Kindergarten through grade 12 school sites to post "Caution - School Children Crossing" signs at all parking lot exits Supervisors Ma, Maxwell, Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041281

[Creating the Fillmore Street Alcohol Restricted Use District]

Ordinance adding Section 249.29 to the Planning Code to create a Fillmore Street Alcohol Restricted Use District prohibiting liquor establishments and regulating existing non-conforming liquor establishments; amending Zoning Map Sheets 2SU of the City and County of San Francisco to indicate the boundaries of the Fillmore Street Alcohol Restricted Use District, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan. Supervisor Gonzalez presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use Committee.

041282	[Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - National Airlines]
	Ordinance approving settlement of an unlitigated claim by the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission (the "Airport"), against National Airlines ("National") by approving a Settlement Agreement pursuant to which National will pay to the Airport $12,374.23. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

Resolutions

041251	[Commending Denese Becker aka Dominga]
	Resolution commending Denese Becker aka (Dominga) for her courage to become a witness in a landmark human rights case brought against the Guatemalan military for the crime of genocide at Rio Negro, Guatamala on March 13, 1982. Supervisor Sandoval presented. ADOPTED.

041269	[Traffic Regulation - Portion of 14th Avenue and 15th Avenue]
	Resolution authorizing closure of a portion of 14th Avenue and 15th Avenue, every day including holidays. Supervisors McGoldrick, Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041270

[Parking Regulations]

Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Van Ness Avenue to Polk Street, eliminating 13 parking meters.

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM AND 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Polk Street to Larkin Street.

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
820 O’Farrell Street at Larkin Street, northwest corner, from Larkin Street to 94 feet westerly eliminating parking meter nos. 802, 804, 806 and 808, (to create a 94-foot left turn pocket during non-peak hours).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
895 O’Farrell Street at Polk Street, southeast corner, from 81 feet to 99 feet east of Polk Street, extending bus zone by 18 feet).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Larkin Street to Hyde Street.

GENERAL METERED PARKING 9 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Larkin Street to Hyde Street (establishing eleven parking meters).

GENERAL METERED PARKING 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, south side, from Larkin Street to Hyde Street (establishing ten parking meters).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
709 O’Farrell Street at Hyde Street, southwest corner, from Hyde Street to 90 feet westerly, (to create a 90-foot right-turn pocket).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Hyde street to Leavenworth Street.

GENERAL METERED PARKING 9 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Hyde Street to Leavenworth Street (establishing seven parking meters).

GENERAL METERED PARKING 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, south side, from Hyde Street to Leavenworth Street (establishing six parking meters).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
608 O’Farrell Street at Leavenworth Street, northwest corner side, from Leavenworth Street to Harlem Alley, (to create a 76-foot left-turn pocket during non-peak hours).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
501 O’Farrell Street at Jones Street, southwest corner, from Jones Street to 96 feet westerly, (to create a 96-foot right-turn pocket).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Leavenworth Street to Jones Street.

GENERAL METERED PARKING 9 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Leavenworth Street to Jones Street (establishing nine parking meters).

GENERAL METERED PARKING 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, south side, from Leavenworth Street to Jones Street (establishing nine parking meters).

NO STOPPING ANYTIME - REVOKE
METERED YELLOW ZONE, 9 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
“340” O’Farrell Street, north side, from 245 feet to 289 feet east of Taylor Street (44-foot zone establishing two meters).

NO STOPPING ANYTIME - REVOKE
GENERAL METERED PARKING, 9 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH
“360” O’Farrell Street, north side, from 85 feet to 245 feet east of Taylor Street (160-foot zone establishing eight meters).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
“451” O’Farrell Street, south side, from 107 feet to 251 feet east of Jones Street (eliminates meters nos. 429, 427, 425, 421 and 419 to establish a 110-foot bus zone bulb out with 17 foot tapers on each end).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Jones Street to Taylor Street.

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - REVOKE
TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM AND 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, north side, from Taylor Street to Mason Street.

GENERAL METERED PARKING 7 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
Geary Street, north and south sides, from Larkin Street to Polk Street (establishing twelve meters).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
1064 Geary Street at Van Ness Avenue, northeast corner, from Van Ness Avenue to 88 feet easterly, (to create an 88-foot right-turn pocket).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
1020 -1054 Geary Street, north side, from 96 feet to 236 feet west of Polk Street (144–foot zone eliminates parking meters 1012, 1014, 1016, 1020, 1024, and 1028 to establish a bus bulb).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
990 Geary Street at Polk Street, northeast corner, from Polk Street to 100 feet easterly (to create a 100-foot right-turn pocket).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
999 Geary Street at Polk Street, southeast corner, from Polk Street to 92 feet easterly, (to create a 92-foot left-turn pocket during non–peak hours).

GENERAL METERED PARKING 7 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – ESTABLISH
Geary Street, north and south sides, from Hyde street to Larkin Street (establishing fifteen meters).

GENERAL METERED PARKING 7 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – ESTABLISH
Geary Street, north and south sides, from Leavenworth Street to Hyde Street (establishing sixteen meters).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
894 Geary Street at Larkin Street, northeast corner, from Larkin Street to 57 feet easterly, (to create a 57-foot right-turn pocket).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
700 Geary Street at Leavenworth Street, northwest corner, from Leavenworth Street to 134 feet westerly, (establishing a 120-foot bus zone bus bulb, with 12-foot taper at the west end).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
795 Geary Street at Hyde Street, southeast corner, from Hyde Street to 80 feet easterly (to create an 80-foot left-turn pocket, during non-peak hours).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
684 Geary Street at Leavenworth Street, northeast corner, from Leavenworth Street to 90 feet easterly, (to create a 90-foot right-turn pocket).

GENERAL METERED PARKING, 7 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY – ESTABLISH
Geary Street, north and south sides, between Jones Street and Leavenworth Street (establishing ten general parking meters).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
520 Geary Street at Taylor Street, north side, from 75 feet to 100 feet west of Taylor Street (eliminates yellow zone meter no. 508 extending existing bus zone by 25 feet).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
585 Geary Street at Jones Street, southeast corner, from Jones Street to 84 feet easterly, (to create an 84-foot left-turn pocket during non-peak hours, eliminates parking meter nos. 593, 595, 597 and 599).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
391 Geary Street at Mason Street, southeast corner, from Mason Street to 82 feet easterly, (to create an 82-foot left turn pocket, during non-peak hours, eliminates yellow zone meter nos. 337, 339 and 341).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
10 Geary Street, north side, from 90 feet to 130 feet west of Kearny Street (eliminates yellow zone meter nos. 14 and 16 to extend existing bus zone bus bulb).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
100 Geary Street at Grant Avenue northeast corner, from Grant Avenue to 72 feet easterly, (to create a 72-foot right turn pocket, eliminating yellow zone parking meter no. 38).

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
310 Geary Street, north side, from 95 feet to 135 feet west of Powell Street (eliminates yellow zone meters 18 and 22 to extend existing bus zone). Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041271

[Traffic Regulations]

Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.

TRANSIT (CURB) LANE - BUSES, TAXIS AND RIGHT TURNS ONLY, 7 AM TO 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - REVOKE
RIGHT LANE- BUSES, TAXIS AND RIGHT TURNS ONLY, AT ALL TIMES - ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, south side, between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets.

TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, BUSES, TAXIS AND RIGHT TURNS ONLY, 7 AM TO 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - REVOKE
RIGHT LANE- BUSES, TAXIS AND RIGHT TURNS ONLY, AT ALL TIMES - ESTABLISH
O’Farrell Street, south side, between Leavenworth and Jones Streets.

TOW AWAY LANE (NORTH SIDE) - BUSES, TAXIS AND RIGHT TURNS ONLY, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - REVOKE
RIGHT LANE - BUSES, TAXIS AND RIGHT TURNS ONLY, AT ALL TIMES - ESTABLISH
300 block of Geary Street (transit lane). Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041280	[Housing Authority Commissioner Julie Lee]
	Resolution urging Housing Authority Commissioner Julie Lee to resign, urging the Mayor to call for her resignation and urging the Housing Authority Commission to call for her resignation. Supervisors Gonzalez, Ammiano, Daly, Peskin, Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041283	[Street Renaming - Jasper Alley in North Beach to "Dante Benedetti Alley"]
	Resolution changing the name of Jasper Alley in North Beach to "Dante Benedetti Alley", in recognition of Dante Benedetti’s many contributions to the community of North Beach and the City of San Francisco. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041284	[Extending expiration date of higher taxicab gate fee cap retroactively to February 1, 2005.]
	Resolution extending retroactively the date by which the City must enact specified ordinances in order to prevent expiration of higher cap on gate fees charged taxi drivers, from September 1, 2004, to February 1, 2005. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041285

[Flu vaccine]

Resolution urging the Department of Public Health to post information on its website and to provide information to pediatric clinics to pass along to parents regarding the flu vaccine, including, but not limited to, the importance of immunization against the flu and the lack of scientifically conclusive evidence of harm resulting from exposure to thimerosal in flu vaccines and to urge Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign AB2943, the Mercury-Free Vaccine Act of 2004. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041286	[Honoring Volunteers in Medicine]
	Resolution honoring Volunteers in Medicine for establishing free medical clinics for the working uninsured. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041287	[Supporting the Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment Clinic in San Francisco]
	Resolution encouraging Senator Dianne Feinstein to support the Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment Clinic in San Francisco. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041288	[Urging the Recreation and Park Department to extend the operating season at Mission Pool]
	Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to extend the operating season at Mission Pool. Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano, Maxwell, Ma presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041289	[Supporting the Homeless Veterans March in Washington for Housing Justice September 10 through November 2, 2004]
	Resolution supporting and endorsing the Homeless Veterans March in Washington D.C. for Housing Justice, September 10 through November 2, 2004. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041291	[Commending Geoff Rothman]
	Resolution commending Geoff Rothman for his outstanding accomplishments and dedicated public service throughout his thirty-five years of service with the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Elsbernd, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041292

[San Francisco Unified School District General Obligation Bonds]

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Unified School District to issue and sell on its own behalf its general obligation bonds approved by the voters at the November 2003 election without further action by this Board of Supervisors or any other officer of the City and County of San Francisco; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City and County of San Francisco officials to take necessary actions in connection with the issuance of the general obligation bonds by the San Francisco Unified School District; and providing prior notice to the City and County of San Francisco for the anticipated sale and issuance of any future series of bonds. Supervisors Elsbernd, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041293	[Implementation of Safety Improvements along the 19th Avenue Corridor]
	Resolution urging Caltrans to expedite the procurement of the construction contracts to ensure the implementation is completed by 2005. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041294

[Accept - Expend Federal Grant]

Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $472,763 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to reduce crime and increase public safety, under the FY 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041295	[Commending the 12th Annual Korean Day Festival 2004]
	Resolution commending the 12th Annual Korean Day Festival 2004. Supervisors Ma, Dufty, Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041296	[Commending the 150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Sisters of Mercy]
	Resolution commending the 150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in San Francisco. Supervisors Ma, Alioto-Pier, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041297	[Coastal Cleanup Day]
	Resolution declaring September 18, 2004 as "Coastal Cleanup Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Ma presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041298	[Commending the 25th Anniversary of The Women's Building]
	Resolution commending the 25th Anniversary of The Women's Building. Supervisors Ma, Dufty, Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041299	[Commending the Committee for the Confucius Memorial Ceremony]
	Resolution commending the Committee for the Confucius Memorial Ceremony for their dedication to recognizing the teachings of Confucius. Supervisor Ma presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041300	[Urging the California Attorney General Bill Lockyer to join several states in a lawsuit against HUD over pesticide use in public housing]
	Resolution urging the California Attorney General Bill Lockyer to join New York, Illinois, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and the US Virgin Islands in a lawsuit against HUD over pesticide use in public housing. Supervisor Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041301	[Commending Reverend William Swing]
	Resolution commending Reverend William Swing for his 25 years of extraordinary service in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041302	[Endorsing Old Mint Grant Application]
	Resolution endorsing the application to the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) by the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society for CCHE Grant Funds for the project to preserve the historical Old Mint and create therein a San Francisco History Museum. Supervisors Peskin, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041303

[CalHome Application]

Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the CalHome Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the CalHome Program. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041304

[Urging the California Public Utilities Commission to conduct a public investigation into PG&E's estimating of customer bills]

Resolution urging the California Public Utilities Commission to open a public investigation into Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s practice of estimating electric usage rather than reading the electric meter of each customer on a monthly basis to ensure that individual customers are not harmed by this practice. Supervisor Sandoval presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Requests for Hearing

041240	[Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board Annual Budget Guidelines for FY 2005-06.]
	Hearing to consider the annual review and approval of the Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board Annual Budget Guidelines for FY 2005-06. (Clerk of the Board) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget Committee.

041253	[Status of negotiations between UNITEHERE Local 2 and the San Francisco Hotels Multi-Employer Group]
	Hearing on the status of negotiations between UNITEHERE Local 2 and the San Francisco Hotels Multi-Employer Group and the possible effects of a strike, walkout, or consumer boycott for the hotel industry and the San Francisco economy. Supervisor Gonzalez presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

041254	[Julie Lee]
	Hearing on the appropriateness of Julie Lee serving on the Housing Authority Commission, given the pending investigations related to violations of the California Fair Political Practices Act. Supervisor Gonzalez presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041255	[Progress of the Learning Support Services Program within the SFUSD]
	Hearing to determine current progress of the Learning Support Services Program within the San Francisco Unified School District. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the October 11, 2004 meeting.

041256	[Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement of the Public Health Service Hospital at the Presidio]
	Hearing for City departments and citizens to comment on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement of the Public Health Service Hospital at the Presidio of San Francisco. Supervisors Alioto-Pier, McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041257	[Neighborhood movie theaters in San Francisco]
	Hearing to devise and implement strategies and programs to preserve neighborhood movie theaters in San Francisco. Supervisors Alioto-Pier, McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041258	[Bill Graham Civic Auditorium]
	Hearing to discuss and consider the potential future use of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Supervisors Ma, Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041259	[Audit plan for Nonprofit Agencies]
	Hearing to consider the audit plan for nonprofit agencies funded by the City and the enforcement of the City's public access to meetings laws. Supervisor Ma presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

041260	[Controller's work plan for performing functions under the City Services Auditor]
	Hearing to consider the Controller's work plan for performing functions under the City Services Auditor, including Proposition Q audits. Supervisors Ma, Dufty, Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041261	[Release of reserved funds in the Department of Children, Youth and Families]
	Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds in the Department of Children, Youth and Families of $1.752 million for the purpose of Children's Emergency Services. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget Committee.

041262	[Release of reserved funds in the Department of Aging and Adult Services]
	Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds in the Department of Aging and Adult Services of $750,000 for the purpose of Senior Services Programs. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget Committee.

041263	[Release of reserved funds in the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice]
	Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds in the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice of $1 Million for violence prevention programs in high-risk areas in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget Committee.

041264	[Release of reserved funds in the Public Utilities Commission]
	Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds in the Public Utilities Commission of $2.5 Million for Youth Employment and Environmental Services in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget Committee.

041265	[Release of reserved funds in the Department of Public Works]
	Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds in the Department of Public Works of $300,000 for the purpose of Youth Employment. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget Committee.

041266	[Zoning Administrator]
	Hearing on the ability of the Zoning Administrator to approve changes to projects that have already obtained approvals at the Planning Commission and/or Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041267	[City's outside auditor General City Audit Plan for FY 03-04]
	Hearing on the City's outside auditor to present the General City Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the September 29, 2004 meeting.

Motions

041241	[Needle Exchange Emergency]
	Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

041252	[Confirming Philip Ginsburg as Human Resources Director]
	Motion confirming Philip Ginsburg as Human Resources Director. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041268

[Legislative Analyst Request - Speed limits, Construction of bulb-outs on State Highways]

Motion requesting the Legislative Analyst to investigate to what extent California law allows localities to determine speed limits, construct bulb-outs, etc. on state highways. Also compare California's policies with those of Oregon, where, for example, localities are given the authority to set speed limits on state highways. Supervisors Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier presented. ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for consideration September 21, 2004.

041274	[Legislative Analyst Request - Process for hiring workers]
	Motion requesting in-depth report of other municipalities' process for hiring workers. Supervisor Ammiano presented. ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for consideration September 21, 2004.

041290

[Approving request of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to carry forward from the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget unexpended annual budget appropriations in the amount of approximately $436,820]

Motion approving the request of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to carry forward from the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget unexpended annual budget appropriations in the amount of approximately $436,820 to provide funds for the first phase of costs associated with the legislative tracking system replacement. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

041206

[Settlement of Lawsuit - Yvette Castillo]

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yvette Castillo against San Francisco General Hospital and the City and County of San Francisco for $96,400; the lawsuit was filed on April 30, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 416346 entitled Yvette Castillo v. San Francisco General Hospital, City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041207	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Leanna Mossi, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Leanna Mossi against the City and County of San Francisco for $97,500; the lawsuit was filed on November 21, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 414-929; entitled Leanna Mossi, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041203

[Settlement of Lawsuit - CCSF v ARCO, et al.]

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, against AGI, American Airlines, Avis, Budget, Continental, Delta, Dollar, Federal Express, Japan Airlines, U.S. Air, for the payment to the Airport of environmental clean-up costs with regard to City and County of San Francisco v. ARCO et al., Case No. C-97-2965 MMC (N.D. Cal). (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the September 22, 2004 meeting.

041191	[Settlement of claim - CCSF v. WCB More II Limited Partnership, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of relocation benefits claim of California Bank & Trust Company by the payment of $340,000, arising from litigation entitled City and County of San Francisco v. WCB More II Limited Partnership, et al., filed on September 10, 1998 as San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 997-764. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

041204	[Contracting out Parking Meter Management System]
	Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that parking meter management services, including collection and coin counting can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than by City and County employees. (Municipal Transportation Agency) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

041205

[Grant to provide consultation to the Brazilian government regarding the "Brazil AIDS and STD Control Project"]

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, AIDS Office (SFDPH, AO) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $15,800 from the World Bank (WB) to provide consultation to the Brazilian government regarding the "Brazil AIDS and STD Control Project" and to enter into an agreement, which contains an indemnification clause, for the use of these funds; for the period of April 1, 2004, to June 30, 2004. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.

041208

[Contracting out Convention Facilities management, operation and maintenance services at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and the Moscone Center]

Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that Convention Facilities management, operation and maintenance services can be practically performed at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and the Moscone Center by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (Administrative Services Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

041223

[Acceptance of Donation of Real Estate]

Resolution authorizing the acceptance by the City and County of San Francisco of the donation of two lots from Rosario F. Occhipinti, a married man, and the Rosario F. Occhipinti Separate Property Trust dated August 15, 1989, (collectively “Occhipinti”), at no cost to the City, for the development of a playground, adopting findings that the conveyance is categorically exempt from Environmental Review, is consistent with the City’s Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1 and is in conformity with the City’s General Plan; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

041232

[Accept- Expend State Loan for $1,622,940 for a Solar Power Plant at Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant]

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a loan in the amount of approximately $1,622,940 from the California Energy Commission to support the installation of energy efficiency measures and a 229 kilowatt solar electric system at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant (SEWPCP) 750 Phelps. (Public Utilities Commission) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.

041233

[STOP Intersections]

Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
Grove and Scott Streets, stopping Scott Street, making this T-intersection an All-Way STOP;
Neptune Street and Thornton Avenue, stopping Thornton Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and
Olympia Way and Panorama Drive, stopping Olympia Way at Panorama Drive, making this T-intersection an All-Way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041234

[Parking Regulations]

Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Webster Street, west side, between Broadway and Vallejo Street.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Lyon Street, west side, from 16 feet south of Chestnut Street to 16 feet north of Chestnut Street (100-foot zone).

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - EXTEND
7th Street, west side, from 76 feet to 97 feet north of Townsend Street (accommodating an additional six unmetered motorcycle parking spaces).

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 10 PM TO 6 AM, EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH
Lathrop Avenue, south side (400-600 blocks); and
Lathrop Avenue, north side, (600 block).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - EXTEND
Bayshore Boulevard, west side, from 220 feet to 310 feet south of Bacon Street (90-foot extension).

NO PARKING, 6 AM TO 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND 1-HOUR PARKING, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 7 AM TO 6 PM, SATURDAY, EXCEPT VEHICLES WITH CARPOOL PERMITS - RESCIND
4th Street, east side, from Folsom Street to 125 feet southerly (parking meters to remain).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7 AM TO 9 AM - RESCIND
Folsom Street, east side, from 12th to 14th Streets.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Folsom Street, east side, from 75 feet south to 112 feet north of 13th Street.

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Baker Street, east side, from Broadway to Pacific Avenue.

2 HOUR PARKING, 7 AM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
PARKING METERS (METER RATE AREA NO.3), 2-HR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - ESTABLISH
Harrison Street, both sides, between 6th and 7th Streets.

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Dolores Street, east side, from Duncan Street to a point 19 feet southerly (accommodates three motorcycle parking spaces and aids visibility at the corner).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND
13th Street, from 102 feet to 56 feet east of Folsom Street (46 feet).

1 - HOUR PARKING, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
2 - HOUR PARKING, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - ESTABLISH
12th Street, between Folsom and Harrison Streets; and
Folsom Street, between 11th and 13th Streets.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME – ESTABLISH
Clarendon Avenue, north side, from Laguna Honda Boulevard to a point 100 feet easterly.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Capp Street, both sides, between 26th and Mission Streets (1100 block). (excludes the thru-lot of 3330 Cesar Chavez Street).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Z" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
23rd Street, both sides, between Dolores and Chattanooga Streets (3700 block).

NO PARKING ANYTIME EXCEPT BICYCLES - ESTABLISH
Grove Street, north side, from 147 feet to 194 feet west of the Hyde Street crosswalk.

GREEN ZONE, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND
GREEN ZONE, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
18th Street, north side, from Diamond Street to 48 feet westerly (extended hours requires Board of Supervisor’s approval).

NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Mullen Drive, south side, from Peralta Avenue to Franconia Street.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME, EXCEPT ACTIVE LOADING – ESTABLISH
Bayshore Boulevard, west side, from 45 feet north of Sunnydale Avenue to 232 feet northerly (232-foot zone).

TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
Rhode Island Street, east side, between 15th and Alameda and Streets; and
15th Street, north side, between Rhode Island and De Haro Streets.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "R" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) – ESTABLISH
Buchanan Street, east side, between Larch Way and Turk Street (1200 block, even addresses only).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
3rd Street, east side, from Kirkwood Avenue to 35 feet southerly.

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
3rd Street, east side, from Kirkwood Avenue to 70 feet southerly.

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
3rd Street, east side, from Kirkwood Avenue to 70 feet northerly. (Parking and Traffic Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

041235	[Traffic Regulations]
	Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. RIGHT TURN ONLY – RESCIND Fowler Avenue at Teresita Boulevard, southbound. BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH Folsom Street, northbound, from 11th to 14th Streets. (Parking and Traffic Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

PROPOSED MOTIONS

041213	[Appointment, Board of Appeals]
	Motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Frank Fung to the Board of Appeals for the term ending July 1, 2008. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/16/04 - Applicant out of the country until 9/30/04, appointment to be considered on 10/6/04.

041214	[Appointment, Board of Appeals]
	Motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Frank Fung to the Board of Appeals. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/16/04 - Applicant out of the country until 9/30/04, appointment to be considered on 10/6/04.

041215	[Appointment, Planning Commission]
	Motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Dwight Alexander to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2008. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041216	[Appointment, Planning Commission]
	Motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Dwight Alexander to the Planning Commission. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041220	[Appointment, Planning Commission]
	Motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Michael Antonini to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2004. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041221	[Appointment, Planning Commission]
	Motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Michael Antonini to the Planning Commission. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

041224	[Appointment, Human Services Commission]
	Motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Michael DeNunzio to the Human Services Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2005. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/9/04 - Mailed Notice to Appear to applicant. TABLED. Heard in Committee. Speaker: Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney.

041225	[Appointment, Human Services Commission]
	Motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Michael DeNunzio to the Human Services Commission. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/9/04 - Mailed Notice to Appear to applicant. RECOMMENDED. Heard in Committee. Speaker: Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney.

041226	[Appointment, Public Utilities Commission]
	Motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Ryan Brooks to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2008. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/10/04 - Mailed Notice to Appear to applicant. RECOMMENDED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ryan Brooks; Susan Leal, SFPUC.

041227	[Appointment, Public Utilities Commission]
	Motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Ryan Brooks to the Public Utilities Commission. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/10/04 - Mailed Notice to Appear to applicant. TABLED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ryan Brooks; Susan Leal, SFPUC.

041228	[Appointment, Public Utilities Commission]
	Motion taking no position concerning the Mayor’s appointment of Ryan Brooks to the Public Utilities Commission, for term ending January 15, 2008. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/10/04 - Mailed Notice to Appear to applicant. TABLED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ryan Brooks; Susan Leal, SFPUC.

041229	[Appointment, Public Utilities Commission]
	Motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Richard Sklar to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2008. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/9/04 - Mailed Notice to Appear to applicant. RECOMMENDED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Richard Sklar; Steven Leslie; Susan Leal, SFPUC; Donald Beer; David Novogrodsky, Local 21.

041230	[Appointment, Public Utilities Commission]
	Motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Richard Sklar to the Public Utilities Commission (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/9/04 - Mailed Notice to Appear to applicant. TABLED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Richard Sklar; Steven Leslie; Susan Leal, SFPUC; Donald Beer; David Novogrodsky, Local 21.

041231	[Appointment, Public Utilities Commission]
	Motion taking no position concerning the Mayor’s appointment of Richard Sklar to the Public Utilities Commission, for term ending January 15, 2008. (Mayor) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 9/9/04 - Mailed Notice to Appear to applicant. TABLED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Richard Sklar; Steven Leslie; Susan Leal, SFPUC; Donald Beer; David Novogrodsky, Local 21.

041094	[Waiver Permitting City Employees to Assist the Department of Elections with the November 2, 2004 election]
	Motion granting a waiver from the prohibition imposed by Charter section 13.104.5, to permit City employees to assist the Department of Elections with the November 2, 2004 election. (Elections Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

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