City and County of San Francisco
Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
January 31, 2006
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
Ordinances
| 060141 |
[To appropriate capital project funding for seven capital improvement projects by revising the current sources and uses appropriations in the S.F. International Airport's Five-Year Capital Plan] |
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Ordinance appropriating $16,342,714, including the de-appropriation of $15,707,484 in current project funding to use this source for appropriation, and appropriating an additional $635,230 of Airport fund balance generated from prior year’s interest income. These sources and uses are herein appropriated for various San Francisco International Airport (SFIA) capital projects to reflect the updated San Francisco International Airport Five-Year Capital Plan, Fiscal Year 2004-2005 through Fiscal Year 2008-2009. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 060142 |
[Public Works Code - sidewalk landscape permits] |
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Ordinance amending the Public Works Code by amending Section 801 to recognize sidewalk landscaping as an important contributor to the City's quality of life; by adding Section 812 to establish a permit process for sidewalk landscape installation and removal, including permit fees; and making environmental findings. Mayor, Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use Committee. |
| 060143 |
[Board of Appeals - Notice of Hearings] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Section 12 to require mailed notice of hearings to all owners and, to the extent practicable, residents within 150 feet of the property that is the subject of the appeal. Supervisor Ma presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee. |
| 060151 |
[Implementation of Proposition H, which prohibits the sale, manufacture or distribution of firearms and limits possession of handguns within CCSF, by placement in the Police Code and by enacting penalties for violation] |
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Ordinance implementing Proposition H, which was enacted by the voters on November 8, 2005, and which prohibits the sale, distribution, transfer, and manufacture of firearms and ammunition and limits possession of handguns within the City and County of San Francisco, by placing the text of Proposition H in the Police Code and by enacting penalties for its violation. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 060152 |
[Tenant History Disclosures to Buyers of Multi-Unit Residential Property] |
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Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 37.10A to require that a property owner selling real property with two or more residential units must disclose to the buyer within three (3) calendar days of entering into a contract for sale, the legal ground(s) for the termination of any tenancy from a unit to be delivered vacant at the close of escrow, and whether that unit was occupied by an elderly or disabled tenant at the time of termination of tenancy. Supervisor Dufty presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use Committee. |
Resolutions
| 060149 |
[STOP Intersections] |
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Resolution designating Fillmore and Ellis as a 4-Way STOP intersection.
STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
Fillmore and Ellis: stopping northbound and southbound Fillmore, and eastbound and westbound Ellis, making this intersection an All-Way STOP. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 060150 |
[Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds - Salvation Army Tenderloin Housing and Community Center] |
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Resolution approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in one or more series issued from time to time and at no time to exceed $16,000,000 in outstanding aggregate principal amount, for the financing of the acquisition, construction and development of a multifamily rental housing project generally known as Salvation Army Tenderloin Housing and Community Center. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 060153 |
[Supporting Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis] |
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Resolution supporting the compassionate use of medical cannabis for patients while in the custody of the City and County of San Francisco and other California counties, and reaffirming the right of Steven Wynn Kubby who requires the medicinal use of marijuana to remain in good health while in custody in the Placer County jail. Supervisors Ammiano, Mirkarimi, Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 060154 |
[Extension of Arts Task Force] |
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Resolution extending the operations of the Arts Task Force through the implementation of the Arts Task Force recommendations. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 060155 |
[Supporting the California Energy Commission's recommendation for a cost/risk/benefit analysis of the State's continued reliance on aging nuclear facilities] |
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Resolution supporting the California Energy Commission’s recommendation for a cost/risk/benefit analysis of the state’s continued reliance on aging nuclear facilities and to support the planning for our state’s energy needs and decrease any risks from a radioactive release due to an act of terrorism, malice or insanity, or to earthquake or age-related accidents. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 060156 |
[Investigate and Impeach President Bush and Vice President Cheney] |
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Resolution calling for a full investigation, impeachment or resignation of President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 060157 |
[Urging State Legislature and Governor to include funding in any state infrastructure bond placed before the voters in 2006] |
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Resolution urging the State Legislature and the Governor to include funding for the Caltrain downtown extension/Transbay Terminal Project and the Statewide High Speed rail system in any state infrastructure bond placed before the voters in 2006. Supervisors Daly, Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 060158 |
[Commending Joseph B. Williams] |
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Resolution commending Joseph B. Williams on an outstanding career of law and Civic activism and wishing him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors. Supervisors Dufty, Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 060159 |
[National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" in San Francisco] |
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Resolution proclaiming February 7th, 2006 as “National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day” in San Francisco. Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty, Mirkarimi presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 060160 |
[Supporting transparency and accountability in setting refuse collection rates] |
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Resolution urging the Director of the Department of the Environment and the Director of the Department of Public Works to develop a detailed cost projection for proposed expenditures from the Solid Waste Impound Account over the proposed 2006-2011 residential refuse rate period and to make these materials available for review by the public. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 060161 |
[Urging Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger and Senator Don Perata to support placing the $10 billion bond measure to fund a high-speed rail system between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the November 2006 ballot] |
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Resolution urging Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Senator Don Perata to support placing the $10 billion bond measure to fund a high-speed rail system between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the November 2006 ballot. Supervisor Sandoval presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
Requests for Hearing
| 060140 |
[Golden Gate Suicide Barrier] |
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Hearing to investigate the progress of the proposed plans for the erection of the Golden Gate Suicide Barrier. Supervisors Ammiano, Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 060145 |
[Controller's performance and financial audit of the Mission Housing Development Corporation] |
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Hearing on the Controller's performance and financial audit of the Mission Housing Development Corporation. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled on February 13, 2006 meeting. |
| 060146 |
[Audit schedule for fiscal year 2006-2007] |
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Hearing to review the audit schedule for fiscal year 2006-2007. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 060147 |
[Community Policing] |
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Hearing on community policing strategies. Supervisor Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Select Committee on Ending Gun and Gang Violence. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled at the February 6, 2006 meeting. |
| 060148 |
[Voting Systems] |
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Hearing to assess progress in readying voting equipment from newly selected vendor Sequoia Voting Systems in advance of the upcoming November election. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
Motion
| 060144 |
[Legislative Analyst Request - Student Housing Regulations] |
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Motion requesting the Legislative Analyst to prepare a report on the following issue(s): As the need for student housing at San Francisco State University expands, area residents have expressed concerns regarding regulations. What policies do the cities of Berkeley, Santa Clara and Santa cruz have in place to ensure the peaceful co-existence of students, universities, and area residents? Supervisor Elsbernd presented. ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration February 7, 2006. |
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
| 060099 |
[Settlement of Lawsuit and Grievance - Gary Thompson] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Gary Thompson and the grievance filed by his Union, Service Employees Service Employees International Union, Local 790, against the City and County of San Francisco for $199,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 14, 2003 in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. CV-03-02243-WDB and is entitled Gary Thompson v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; the grievance was filed on August 28, 2003 and is entitled Service Employees International Union, Local 790 v. City and County of San Francisco, ERD No. 12-03-1143. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 060097 |
[Settlement of Lawsuit - Maria Castillo] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Maria Castillo against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 18, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 437-830; entitled Maria Castillo, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
| 060094 |
[Contract funds to develop an electronic reporting system for results of hepatitis testing] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to renew a contract agreement with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE) the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $141,413 to develop a secure electronic reporting system of hepatitis testing results; for the period of December 30, 2005 to December 29, 2006. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 060095 |
[Contract funds to conduct interviews and obtain data regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis use by MSM] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to enter retroactively into a subcontract agreement with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE), the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $16,073 to conduct interviews and obtain data on pre-exposure prophylaxis use by MSM for the period of January 1, 2006, to April 30, 2006. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 060096 |
[Lease of Real Property located at One Market Plaza] |
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Resolution authorizing the renewal of a lease of 20,677 sq. ft. of space including related auxiliary spaces at One Market Plaza for the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
Clerk to Act – January 31, 2006
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Elsbernd
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to investigate the status of replacing the right turn sign on Lake Merced and Clearfield, which was removed during the October 2005 golf tournament (American Express Championship).
From: Supervisor Elsbernd
To: Recreation and Park Department
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Recreation and Park Department to investigate the status of the Junipero Serra Playground project, and provide the following:
- The previous and current project costs estimates
- An accounting of all dollars spend on the project thus far
- The previous and current expected project outcome
- A project timeline
From: Supervisor Elsbernd
To: Municipal Transportation Agency
San Francisco Unified School District
Public Library
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco Unified School District, and Public Library to investigate what steps are being taken to coordinate capital improvement efforts near West Portal station.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Department of Public Works
Public Utilities Commission
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works and the Public Utilities Commission to report on the status of the repair of a large pothole at the intersection of Willard Street and Carl Street.
Cc: Mark Goldstein
1335 Willard Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the feasibility of utilizing countdown signals for pedestrians crossing at Masonic Avenue and Hayes Street.
Cc: Gary Gregorian
1500 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the feasibility of extending the red light times for both :
- eastbound Fell Street at Octavia Boulevard; and
- southbound Octavia Boulevard at Fell Street so as to allow increased time for neighbors on Fell Street East of Octavia Boulevard to enter and exit parking spaces and garages.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the feasibility of utilizing "head start" intervals/leading intervals for pedestrians crossing at the east and west sides of 9th Avenue.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of graffiti removal of:
- Green box at the northwest corner of Webster and Gove Streets
- Green box at the northwest corner of Laguna and Oak Streets
- Green box at the northwest corner of Laguna and Fell Streets
In Memoriam
Stephen A. Legnitto – Entire Board
Lillian Rose – Entire Board
Coretta Scott King - Entire Board
Joyce Wong Lam - Entire Board
Will Carter – Supervisor Ammiano
Allan Temko – Supervisor Dufty
Betty Berson – Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano
Richard Lucas – Supervisor Ma
Annette Jones Spingola – Supervisor Mirkarimi
Janice Allen – Supervisor Mirkarimi