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City and County of San Francisco

July 15, 2003

City and County of San Francisco

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Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
July 15, 2003

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances
031238 [Establishing a Department of Human Services Care Fund]
Draft ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-77, to establish a Department of Human Services Care Fund, appropriating funds to the Fund, making it City policy to appropriate funds in the future, limiting the uses of the Fund, and providing for appropriations from the Fund in excess of a set cap. Supervisor Hall presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.
031239 [Amending Planning Code Re: CUAs for 50,000 Square Foot Plus Retail Uses]
Ordinance adding section 121.5 of the Planning Code and amending sections 218, 814.31, 815.31, 816.31, 817.31, and 818.31 of the Planning Code to require that all retail uses in C-2, C-M, M-1, M-2, RSD, SLR, SLI, SSO, and SPD zoning districts which are 50,000 square feet or larger may only be permitted as a conditional use, providing additional criteria for the Planning Commission's review of such conditional use applications, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan. Supervisor Gonzalez presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.
031240 [Establishing Cash for Care Special Account]
Ordinance amending Section 10.100 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to establish the Cash for Care Special Account to receive, administer and fund programs for the homeless of San Francisco. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.
031241 [Expanding Eligibility to Participate in Annual Joint Fundraising Drive]
Ordinance amending Section 16.93-2 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to allow the Cash for Care Special Account to participate in the annual joint fundraising drive. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.
031242 [Participation in the Supportive Transitional Emancipation Program for foster youth]
Ordinance adding Article III to Chapter 20 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to establish participation in the Supportive Transitional Emancipation Program (STEP), in which eligible foster youth may receive financial support while participating in an educational or training program, or any activity consistent with their transitional independent living plan up to 21 years of age pursuant to section 11403.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.
031244 [Glen Park Branch Library]
Ordinance approving and authorizing the Director of Property to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Real Property with Glen Park Marketplace Phoenix, LLC, for the purchase of a condominium unit in a mixed use project to be located at Diamond and Wilder Streets for use as the Glen Park branch of the San Francisco Public Library; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1.; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Ordinance. Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.
031245 [Amendment No. 1 to 2003-2005 MOU, Cement Masons, Local 580]
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 1 to the 2003-2005 Memorandum of Understanding between the Cement Masons, Local 580 and the City and County of San Francisco by amending Article III.O. to correct a clerical omission by inserting a Long-Term Disability provision. (Mayor) Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.
020061 [Banner Regulations]
Ordinance amending and adding to Section 184.78 of the Public Works Code make findings as to the purposes served by banners, to create five categories of permitted banners, to prohibit banners in residential districts, to restrict banners in certain neighborhood commercial and residential commercial districts, to require installer name and service phone numbers on all banners, to provide for processing and inspection fees for banner permits, to provide appropriate penalties for violations of Section 184.78, and to provide that bonds may be required to be posted prior to receipt of a banner permit and finding that the Ordinance is exempt/excluded from environmental review. Supervisor Newsom presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee. TRANSFERRED to Public Works and Public Protection Committee. new committee structure, 2/1/02. TRANSFERRED to Neighborhood Services and Recreation Committee. AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Patricia Vaughey; Courtney Clarkson, Pacific Heights Residents Association; Milo F. Hanke, San Francisco Beautiful. 8/8/02: Amendment of the whole bearing new title. CONTINUED. The meeting was continued to August 22, 2002. AMENDED. Heard in Committee. Speaker: Craig First, AAA Flag & Banner Amended on page 5, line 14, delete "banner", replace with "banners".

Resolutions
031237 [Implement Regulations for Section 17001.51 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code and Residency Requirements]
Resolution urging the Department of Human Services to implement regulations for Section 17001.51 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, which allows for the screening of alcohol and substance abuse, urging the Department to implement regulations strengthening the residency requirements for GA, CALM, PAES, and SSIP recipients, and urging the Department to hold hearings with the Human Services Commission before implementing these new regulations. Supervisor Hall presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.
031243 [Contingency Fee Agreement]
Resolution approving and authorizing a contingency fee agreement between the City and a law firm selected by the City Attorney, in connection with the litigation initiated by the City Attorney against Scott Company of California and related entities over construction projects at the San Francisco International Airport. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.
031251 [Commending Holt A. Cheng, MD]
Resolution commending Holt A. Cheng, MD for his lifelong dedication and commitment to medical education and for his related work in the medical field. Supervisor Ma presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
031252 [San Francisco Liberation Radio 97.3 FM and diversity in media ownership]
Resolution supporting San Francisco Liberation Radio 97.3 FM and urging Federal, State, and Local officials to support policies and practices that encourage diverse local non-commercial media. Supervisors Gonzalez, Daly, Dufty, Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Requests for Hearing
031246 [HIV Prevention - how to best educate and empower those under 30]
Hearing on San Francisco's HIV Prevention programs and model. Past safer sex campaigns may need updating and new approaches for individuals under 30. This hearing is to give younger individuals the opportunity to offer ideas and input to help reinvent HIV Prevention as needed. Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.
031247 [Current roles of S.F. Commissions involved in youth-related issues]
Hearing to review the current roles of San Francisco commissions which are involved in youth-related issues and to make recommendations for their future roles. The commissions shall include, but not be limited to, the Youth Commission, Children & Families Commission, Health Commission, Human Services Commission, Juvenile Probation Commission, Library Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, Commission on the Status of Women, and the Delinquency Prevention Commission. Supervisors Ma, Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.
031248 [San Francisco Liberation Radio]
Hearing to inquire into enforcement actions against San Francisco Liberation Radio by the Federal Communications Commission at a time when the FCC also is exempting large corporations from rules designed to maintain diversity in the media. Supervisors McGoldrick, Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.
031249 [Cruise Terminal at Piers 30-32]
Hearing regarding the fiscal implications and budgetary constraints of establishing shore side power hook-ups and alternative fuel technologies related to the cruise terminal at Piers 30-32. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the September 17, 2003 meeting.

Motion
031191 [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, Newsom, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES
031177 [Settlement of Lawsuit - John Eiler]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by John Eiler against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 15, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 02-405687; entitled John Eiler, et al., v. James Strain, City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
031179 [Settlement of Lawsuits - Regents of the University of California and University of California, Hastings College of the Law]
Ordinance approving the settlement of the following lawsuits: (1) Regents of the University of California v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 311005, filed March 24, 2000; (2) Regents of the University of California v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 324662, filed September 18, 2001; (3) University of California, Hastings College of the Law v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 400550, filed October 24, 2001; and (4) Regents of the University of California and University of California, Hastings College of the Law v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 414027, filed October 24, 2002. These settlements result in payment by the City in an undetermined amount not to exceed $155,000; potential payment by the City of an additional amount to be determined; and an agreement on the maximum future water and sewer rate charges to plaintiffs for the next three fiscal years. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
031176 [Reduce sexual risk for HIV transmission in substance using men who have sex with men]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $127,961 with Public Health Foundation Enterprises Inc. (PHFE), the primary contractor, to reduce the sexual risk for HIV transmission in substance using men who have sex with men (SU-MSM), for the period of September 1, 2002, to August 31, 2003. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.
031178 [Renew Revolving Loan Funds Agreement with State]
Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to renew its current agreement with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, an agent of the State of California, for a revolving loan fund in the amount of $75,000 to be used to pay for verified funeral/burial expenses and emergency relocation for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. (District Attorney) Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.
031180 [Collaborative research study to evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches for reducing the transmission risk behaviors of HIV-infected patients, year 2.]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $71,992 with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, for a collaborative study of prevention for HIV-positive persons under the second year of an award from the DHHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); for the period of September 30, 2002 to September 29, 2003. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.
031181 [Emergency Repair, 30 Van Ness Avenue Roof Replacement]
Resolution concurring with and supporting the Director of the Department of Real Estate's finding and declaration of an emergency; urging the Departments of Real Estate and Public Works to take necessary measures in the most expeditious manner to protect the safety, health, welfare, and property of the citizens and employees of the City and County of San Francisco with regard to the severe leakage and drainage problems caused by the failing roof at 30 Van Ness Avenue, at an estimated cost of $1.1 million for a new roof. (Public Works Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.
031182 [Grants Federal Funds - Municipal Railway]
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) Board of Directors to accept and expend $990,029 of Federal Earmarked Capital Assistance for Design and Construction of Muni's Central Control Facility. (Municipal Transportation Agency) Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.
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