City and County of San Francisco
Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
July 11, 2006
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
Ordinances
| 061008 |
[Mailing of Voter Information Pamphlets] |
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Ordinance amending Section 500 of the Municipal Elections Code to require the Department of Elections to mail a voter information pamphlet to each registered San Francisco voter at least 29 days before an election. Supervisors Elsbernd, Ammiano, Dufty, Ma, McGoldrick presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee. |
Resolutions
| 060954 |
[Urging the City and County of San Francisco to protect our culture from the cultural attacks being waged upon it by non-citizen and non-English speaking residents] |
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Resolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to protect our culture from the cultural attacks being waged upon it by non-citizen and non-English speaking residents. Supervisor Sandoval presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. REFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 060955 |
[Urging UCLA to adjust its admission policies to ensure that all minorities, and African-Americans in particular, are appropriately represented in incoming undergraduate classes] |
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Resolution urging UCLA to adjust its admission policies to ensure that all minorities, and African-Americans in particular, are appropriately represented in incoming undergraduate classes. Supervisor Sandoval presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. REFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 061007 |
[Landmark Designation nomination for seven trees at 3184 Market Street] |
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Resolution of intent initiating the nomination of the two Flowering Eucalyptus trees, three Monterey Cypress trees, and two Deodar Cedar trees located at 3184 Market Street (aka 341 Corbett Street) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging the temporary designation of such tree pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of this Resolution. Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 061009 |
[Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Alabama Street Senior Apartments] |
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Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project to be known as Alabama Street Senior Apartments; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; granting general authority to city officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and related matters. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 061010 |
[Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Alabama Street Family Apartments] |
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Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,828,221 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project to be known as Alabama Street Family Apartments; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; granting general authority to city officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and related matters. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 061011 |
[Assessment Ballots for City Parcels - Fillmore Jazz Community Benefit Districts] |
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Resolution authorizing the Mayor to cast assessment ballots in the affirmative on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco as the owner of parcels of real property that would be subject to assessment in the proposed property and business improvement district to be named the Fillmore Jazz District Community Benefit District. . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. Sponsor requests this mattter be heard at July 24, 2006 meeting. |
| 061012 |
[Accept-Expend Blue Shield of California Foundation Grant] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department on the Status of Women (DOSW) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Blue Shield of California Foundation for the design and implementation of a Domestic Violence Training Institute. Supervisor Ma presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 061013 |
[Supporting the Rights of Field Research Corporation Workers to Form a Union] |
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Resolution supporting the rights of employees of Field Research Corporation in their attempt to form a union and urging Field Research Corporation to desist from its unethical and borderline illegal anti-union behavior. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 061014 |
[Resolution opposing Congressional attempts to eliminate Federal Security and Justice funding for sanctuary cities.] |
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Resolution opposing Congressional attempts to eliminate Federal Secutiry and Justice funding for sanctuary cities. Supervisors Sandoval, Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi, Peskin, McGoldrick presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 061015 |
[Contract between the Department of Public Health and the San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance services for San Francisco children and young adults aged 0 through 24] |
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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 for San Francisco children and young adults aged 0 through 24 and young parents aged 19 through 24 for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 061016 |
[Divesting from Sherwin-Williams] |
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Urging San Francisco to divest from Sherwin-Williams Company because of their history of manufacturing and selling lead paint, which they knew to be poisonous. Supervisors Mirkarimi, Sandoval, Daly, Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 061017 |
[Urging Mexico's Federal Electoral Tribunal to Order a Ballot by Ballot Recount] |
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Resolution urging the Mexican Federal Electoral Tribunal to order a ballot by ballot recount of votes in the presidential race. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 061018 |
[Rebuilding San Francisco] |
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Resolution commending the Rebuilding San Francisco Committee for their important work in bringing art and labor history to the people of San Francisco. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 061019 |
[Urging the Recreation and Park Department to issue a request for proposals to renovate the Boathouse at Lake Merced] |
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Urging the Recreation and Park Department to issue a request for proposals to renovate the Boathouse at Lake Merced. Supervisors Elsbernd, Ammiano, Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 061020 |
[Declaration of Election Results] |
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Resolution declaring the results of the June 6, 2006 Consolidated Primary Election. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 061021 |
[Tom Sweeney Plaque] |
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Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Sweeney in celebration of his 30th anniversary of service and authorizing a plaque on the sidewalk in front of the landmark Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
Requests for Hearing
| 061001 |
[Impact of lack of paid sick days on SF workers, families and business] |
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Hearing on Impact of Lack of Paid Sick Days on the City of San Francisco and its workers, families and business. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be heard at the July 26, 2006 Budget and Finance Committee meeting. |
| 061002 |
[Complete Streets Ordinance] |
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Hearing on the Complete Streets Ordinance. This hearing will provide an overview of departmental strategies to implement the City's Complete Streets, focusing on initiatives to foster interdepartmental coordination on street design and management. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 061003 |
[Hearing - Supporting Senate Bill 840 (Kuehl), The California Health Insurance Reliability Act of 2005] |
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Hearing to consider legislation contained in File 060805, supporting Senate Bill 840 (Kuehl), The California Health Insurance Reliability Act of 2005. Supervisor Ma presented. ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Called from Committee pursuant to Rule 5.31 for July 18, 2006 Board meeting. |
| 061004 |
[Postretirement Medical Benefits] |
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Hearing on the report on postretirement medical benefits under GASB 45 prepared by Towers Perrin. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 061005 |
[Investigation report of shootings and homicides in San Francisco 2006] |
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Hearing before the meeting of Select Committee on Ending Gun and Gang Violence on the following topics: 1) Process of crime investigation involving shootings and homicides; 2) Status of shooting and homicide investigations. Supervisor Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Select Committee on Ending Gun and Gang Violence. Sponsor requests this matter be heard at the July 17, 2006 meeting. |
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
| 060845 |
[Extending existing restrictions on parking commercial vehicles in specified use districts to include vehicles with a gross combination weight rating in excess of 10,000 lbs.] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Sections 63 and 63(A) to extend the restrictions on parking certain commercial vehicles in specified use districts to include vehicles with a gross combination weight rating in excess of 10,000 lbs. (Parking and Traffic Department) . ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 060926 |
[Landmark Designation of the Doggie Diner sign, located in the median strip of Sloat Boulevard and 45th Avenue] |
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Ordinance Designating the Doggie Diner sign, located in the median strip of Sloat Boulevard and 45th Avenue, as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings. (Planning Department) Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Planning Commission Resolution 17253; Landmarks Advisory Board Resolution 601 and Report. |
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
| 060844 |
[Gift of Vacant Real Property - Kite Hill] |
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Resolution accepting a gift of vacant real property adjacent to Kite Hill at 19th and Yukon Streets (Lot 023, Block 2701A) and placing such real property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Department; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that acceptance of this gift of real property 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 accept the Grant Deed and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 060933 |
[Muni 30-foot Hybrid-Electric Bus Procurement] |
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Resolution approving the award of Contract No. 350-30 (Procurement of 30 30 Foot Low Floor Diesel Hybrid-Electric Coaches) between the City and County of San Francisco and Orion Bus Industries Inc., in an amount not to exceed $17,132,780. . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 060934 |
[Parking Regulations] |
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Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "G" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Geary Boulevard, north side, between Baker and Lyon Streets (2400 block).
TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
DeHaro Street, both sides, between 15th and 17th Streets.
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Sutter Street, north side, between Sansome and Montgomery Streets; and,
Sutter Street, both sides, between Montgomery and Kearny Streets
TOW AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM AND 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
3rd Street, east side, between King and Brannan Streets.
TOW AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW AWAY, NO STOPPING 3 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Davis Street, west side, between Sacramento and California Streets.
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
South Van Ness Avenue, west side, from 13th Street to 19th Street
NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Marin Street, north side, between 3rd and Illinois Streets. (Parking and Traffic Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 060935 |
[STOP Intersections] |
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Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.
STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
France Avenue at Madrid Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and,
Paris Street at France Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 060936 |
[Traffic Regulations] |
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Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.
NO LEFT TURN, 4 PM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
South Van Ness Avenue, northbound and southbound, at 16th Street
NO LEFT TURN, 7 AM TO 9 AM, 4 PM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
South Van Ness Avenue, northbound and southbound, at 18th Street. (Parking and Traffic Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 060963 |
[Muni Thirty-foot Hybrid-Electric Bus Procurement] |
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Muni Thirty-foot Hybrid-Electric Bus Procurement
Resolution approving the award of a sole source contract (Procurement of Thirty-foot Low Floor Hybrid-Electric Diesel Coaches) between the City and County of San Francisco and Orion Bus Industries, in an amount not to exceed $17,132,780. . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 060965 |
[Accept-Expend U.S. Department of Homeland Security/UC Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Grant] |
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Resolution authorizing the Airport to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $10,000,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, administered by UC Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for an Air Cargo Explosive Detection System Pilot Program. (Airport Commission) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
Clerk to Act – July 11, 2006
Board Minutes for June 6, 13, and 20, 2006 approved.
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Sandoval
To: Director, Department of Public Works
To: Director, General Manager Recreation and Parks Department
Requesting/Inquiring: Inquiring about the feasibility of installing a water fountain and storage shed near the Balboa Park Tennis Courts. The responses from departments should include: An estimated cost for these improvements and a timeline for the planning and construction phases.
From: Supervisor Sandoval
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: Inquiring about the feasibility of installing a "Yield" sign on Lakeview Avenue at Brighton Avenue to improve pedestrian safety and decrease vehicular accidents.
From: Supervisor Dufty
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to consider establishing the intersection of Addison and Farnum Streets as a Three-Way stop intersection. See attached letter.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti at the following locations: 1773-1777 Haight, 1667 Haight, 401 Haight, Phone call box on Haight and Fillmore, Phone call box on Buchanan between Linden and Hayes, Garbage cans across from 374 Lincoln, Mail boxes on the South East Corner of Buchanan and Hayes, and Mail boxes on the South West Corner of Fell and Webster.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the status of removing graffiti on light boxes at the following locations: South-West corner of Haight and Stanyan, South-West corner of Ellis and Webster, South West corner of Turk and Webster, South West corner of Golden Gate and Webster, and South West corner of McAllister and Webster.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting DPT to report on the status of repairing the pothole located at 1821 Haight.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from utility pole located at 724 Irving.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, San Francisco Housing Authority
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the San Francisco Housing Authority to report on the status of repairs noted below at the Hayes Valley North: Removing gang graffiti on the sidewalk surrounding the property. Sewer lid covers on Linden Street, Hayes Street, Buchanan Street, and Webster Street. Reinstalling the door to the garbage area on Linden Street.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting DPW to report on the status of trimming trees at 1700 Sutter Street, Laguna Street, and Sutter and Bush Streets.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of leveling the sidewalk between the two properties located at 583 Hayes St. and 597 Hayes St.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting DPW to report on the status of removing graffiti at the following locations: Garbage can across from 374 Lincoln. Garbage cans located on Haight St. between Buena Vista East and Masonic Ave., Pacific Bell phone booths at the northeast corner of Fillmore and Haight, Chronicle newsstands at the intersections of Frederick and Stanyan, Chronicle newsstands at the intersections of Buena Vista East and Stanyan, and Phone box on Buchanan between Linden and Hayes.
In Memoriams
Christopher Rose – Entire Board
Joe Dignan – Entire Board
Patrick Caurant – Supervisor Elsbernd
S. Myron Tatarian – Supervisor Peskin