Board of Supervisors : March 20, 2007

City and County of San Francisco

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Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
March 20, 2007

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Ordinances

070371	[Appropriating $27,376,664 million Tobacco Settlement and Bond Revenue for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program to the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007]
	Ordinance appropriating $27,376,664 million, including $16,123,659 in Tobacco Settlement Revenue, $2,364,847 in Tobacco Settlement Revenue Interest Earnings, and $8,888,158 in Bond Proceeds to support Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program costs to the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070381

[Amendment to the Visitacion Valley Fee Ordinance]

Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 319.2 and 319.3 of the Visitacion Valley Community Facilities and Infrastructure Fee and Fund ordinance to set a lower fee level of $3.00 per square foot for principally permitted projects that do not require material General Plan, Planning Code or Zoning Map amendments, and making findings including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Maxwell presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070382	[Landmark tree designation of California buckeye at 730 28th Avenue]
	Ordinance designating the California buckeye at 730 28th Avenue (Assessor's Block 1617, Lot 030) as a landmark tree, making findings supporting the designation, and requesting official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070384	[Waiving fees for banners to be placed by the Mayor's Memorial Day Citizens Committee to publicize an event or events to commemorate Memorial Day 2007 in San Francisco]
	Ordinance waiving banner fees under San Francisco Public Works Code Section 184.78 for up to 60 banners to be placed by the Mayor's Memorial Day Citizens Committee to publicize an event or events commemorating Memorial Day 2007 in San Francisco. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Resolutions

060589

[Liquor License Transfer, 845 Market Street, Space 010]

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general license from 1001 South Van Ness Avenue to 845 Market Street, basement of the San Francisco Centre, Space 010 to Bristol Farms Inc., will serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions. CALLED FROM COMMITTEE.

070367	[City's ADA Transition Plan and Uniform Physical Access Strategy]
	Resolution adopting the City's ADA Transition Plan and Uniform Physical Access Strategy. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070369	[Supporting a study to explore small boat storage in the Marina Yacht Harbor]
	Resolution supporting a study to explore small boat storage in the Marina Yacht Harbor. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070370	[Waiving certain fees for Anti-War Rally on March 18, 2007]
	Resolution urging the San Francisco Fire Department to retroactively waive, or reimburse, the ANSWER Coalition for fees paid to hold their March 18th Anti-War rally. Supervisors Ammiano, Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be referred to Rules Committee.

070372	[Confirming the appointment of Stephanie Shakofsky to the Port Commission, fulfilling the current term ending May 1, 2010 left vacant due to the passing of Sue Bierman]
	Resolution confirming the appointment of Stephanie Shakofsky to the Port Commission, fulfilling the current term ending May 1, 2010 left vacant due to the passing of Sue Bierman. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070373	[Honoring Agnes Cassidy on her 100th birthday.]
	Resolution honoring Agnes Cassidy on her 100th birthday. Supervisors Dufty, Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070374	[Urging the United States Congress to save the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), restore the thousands of Seniors cut from the program last year and to expand the program to meet the increasing need for America's Seniors.]
	Resolution urging the United States Congress to save the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), restore the thousands of Seniors cut from the program last year and to expand the program to meet the increasing need for America's Seniors. Supervisors Dufty, Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070375	[Commending Gloria Young]
	Resolution commending Gloria Young for her distinguished service as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Legislative Administrator and City Clerk of the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070376	[Declaring World Water Day on March 22, 2007.]
	Resolution declaring March 22, 2007 as World Water Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070377

[Extending review time for landmark tree designation at 733 27th Avenue.]

Resolution extending the landmark tree designation review period for a holly at 733 27th Avenue (Assessor's Block 1617, Lot 003) for an additional 90 days beyond the 180-day temporary landmark tree designation term in accordance with Public Works Code Section 810(d) and requesting other official acts in connection with this extension. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070378	[Urging the Taxi Commission to resolve the outstanding issues of limousines competing unfairly with Taxis for fares in San Francisco's Hospitality Industry.]
	Resolution urging the Taxi Commission to resolve the outstanding issues of limousines competing unfairly with taxis for fares in San Francisco's Hospitality Industry. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070379	[Requesting the amendment of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.]
	Resolution requesting the amendment of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Act to provide for the appointee of the Mayor to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070380	[Celebrating Norooz]
	Resolution celebrating the Persian New Year of Norooz and proclaiming March 20, 2007, the first day of Norooz. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070383	[Disability Access Improvements in Golden Gate Park]
	Resolution strongly urging the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to comply with file number 060701 and implement the disability access improvements in Golden Gate Park immediately. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070385

[Approval of an historical property contract for 1080 Haight Street ("John C. Spencer House")]

Resolution under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, approving an historical property contract between Fellmore Management LLC, the owner of 1080 Haight Street ("John C. Spencer House"), and the City and County of San Francisco; authorizing the Director of Planning and the Assessor to execute the historical property contract. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070386	[Confirming the reappointment of Michael Hardeman to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2010]
	Resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael Hardeman to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2010. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070314

[CEQA Findings in Connection with the Trans Bay Cable Project]

Resolution of the Board of Supervisors, acting as responsible agency with respect to the Trans Bay Cable Project Final Environmental Impact Report, adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines in connection with the proposed Trans Bay Cable Project, portions of which would be located within submerged lands and a portion of 23rd Street that are in the City and County of San Francisco and under the Port of San Francisco's jurisdiction. Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute resolution bearing the same title. ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070315

[Trans Bay Cable Project Non-Exclusive Licenses]

Resolution approving (1) Port Commission License No. 14324, a non-exclusive license for the use of property consisting of approximately 9.4 miles of submerged lands, a small portion of shoreline along 23rd Street, and a portion of 23rd Street to install a 400 MW high voltage transmission line, with a term of four years and consideration including license payments to the Port in excess of $1.26 million and payments to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission equaling $3.5 million, and (2) Port Commission License No. 14325, a non-exclusive license for use of the property for operation of the transmission line with a term of twenty-five years with three options to renew for ten (10) years each and one option to renew for seven years and consideration including license payments to the Port in excess of $1.2 million dollars annually, public benefit payments to Port equaling $5.5 million and payments to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in excess of $20 million to implement, advance, promote or enhance policies and projects consistent with City Energy Policies, both between Trans Bay Cable LLC and the City and County of San Francisco acting by and through the San Francisco Port Commission and the Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development. Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submited a substitute resolution bearing new title. ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Hearings

070361

[Status of PUC's Proposition A projects]

Hearing to determine: 1) Schedule for completing the bond-funded projects; 2) Is the work on schedule?; 3) What short and long term maintenance provisions are included in the scope of work to avoid costly bond measures in the future?. Supervisor Jew presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be referred to City Operations & Neighborhood Services Committee.

070362	[Redevelopment of Candlestick Point and the Hunters Point Shipyard for an intergrated mixed-use project]
	Hearing to consider the City's progress, working in cooperation with Lennar Corporation and the Redevelopment Agency, on developing a conceptual proposal for a mixed-use development on Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard (See Resolution 070099). Supervisor Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070363	[3-Year Budget Projection for General Fund Supported Operations FY 2006-07 through FY 2008-09]
	Hearing to consider the 3-Year Budget Projection for General Fund Supported Operations FY 2006-07 through FY 2008-09. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070364	[Addressing appropriateness of the position of the Mayor's Deputy Chief of Staff]
	Hearing to consider appropriateness, including authority in the City Charter and the Annual Salary Ordinance, of Municipal Transportation Authority (MTA) funding for the Mayor's Deputy Chief of Staff for Transportation. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070365

[SFUSD and City Partnership for Achievement]

Hearing on the "SFUSD and City Partnership for Achievement: the Mayor and Superintendent's Plan for City-School District Partnership to Improve San Francisco's Public Schools." The hearing will discuss goals, objectives, and planned actions of the Partnership for Achievement as well as updates on the progress made towards the goals and objectives. Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. Sponsor requests that this item be referred to City and School District Select Committee.

070366

[Joint Use of SFUSD Property]

Hearing on the status of a possible Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other agreement between the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) regarding reciprocal use of school yards, playgrounds, and buildings, by community groups outside of school hours -- as well as access to and use of City Facilities by SFUSD for student activities. The hearing will discuss the process and fees associated with reserving school space by members of the community and city facilities by schools. The hearing will also discuss how other cities work with their respective school districts to ensure that the broader community can have access to school property for community purposes and vice versa. Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be referred to City and School District Select Committee

070368

[Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ)]

Hearing before the Public Safety Committee calling upon the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to report on public safety conditions citywide and neighborhood crime levels. The Department shall provide the following information: 1) update on crime statistics as it applies to our criminal justice system; 2) data and plans on the progress of crime fighting measures and violence prevention programs; 3) reports on the arrest, charged and prosecution of Level A crimes in particular violence-based offenses; 4) any other information relevant to said subject. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

070325

[Authorizing the collection and use of an additional penalty assessment on criminal fines, penalties, and forfeitures to support emergency medical services]

Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.42 and amending Section 10.100-195, to authorize the collection and use of an additional penalty assessment on criminal fines, penalties, and forfeitures to support emergency medical services pursuant to SB 1773, and setting an expiration date. (Public Health Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070327	[Consent Calendar Procedures]
	Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 316.2, 316.3, 316.4, 316.5, 316.6, 316.7 and 316.8 to conform the procedures for consideration of Planning Commission consent calendar items in the Neighborhood-Commercial and South of Market districts and for live-work units in RH and RM districts. (Planning Department) . ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

070322	[Settlement of Claim - Glorina Crisostomo]
	Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Ms. Glorina Crisostomo against San Francisco for $30,000; claim was filed on May 16, 2006. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070323	[Settlement of Claim - Eun Young Lee]
	Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Eun Young Lee against the City and County of San Francisco for payment of $88,493 and reinstatement of paid leave to vacation account; claim was filed on April 3, 2005. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070324	[Gift of Equipment to Fire Department]
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to accept a gift of a custom firefighter air system to be installed within the Folsom Street training tower valued at $15,000 from Rescue Air Systems for training, emergency preparedness, high rise safety, and related purposes. (Fire Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070326	[Reprogramming of $789,715 from SFGH's equipment budget to purchase a Materials and Supplies Inventory and Purchasing System Upgrade]
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to reprogram $789,715 in funding budgeted at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) for medical equipment to purchase a Materials and Supplies Inventory and Purchasing System Upgrade in FY 2006-07. (Public Health Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070328

[Board Review and Approval of 2007 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs Application]

Resolution approving the City and County of San Francisco 2007 grant application for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs and fulfilling the San Francisco Board of Supervisors review and approval process for all annual or otherwise recurring grants of $5,000,000 or more. (Human Services Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Clerk to Act – March 20, 2007

Board Minutes for February 27, 2007 approved.

Requests Granted

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 repairing and or replacing faded parking signs located on both sides of the street (unless otherwise noted), at the following locations:

Many of the "No Parking" for street cleaning signs on Pine between Steiner and Baker are no longer readable.
"No Left Turn" at the west side median at Geary and Divisadero needs replacing.
Broderick Street sign is missing at the intersection of Broderick and Pine.
Many of the "No Parking" for street cleaning signs on Ellis between Divisadero and Broderick are no longer readable.

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 the Pedestrian Crossing signal covers at the following locations:

Bush and Webster
Buchanan and Sutter
Steiner and Fell

From: Supervisor Dufty
To: City Attorney

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Attorney to draft an ordinance requiring that all Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) must post signage advising customers and neighbors how to report problems, such as litter or graffiti, for service.

From: Supervisor McGoldrick
To: Director, Planning Department
To: Director, Department of Public Works

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing the following general advertising signs from the following locations:

2500 Block of 19^th Ave. – wheatpasted posters
2409 19^th Ave. – AT&T advertisement on South facing wall, approx. 30ft.x50ft.
4627 Geary – general advertising sign on West facing wall
1890 Bryant – wheatpasted posters on both corners

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Public Utilities Commission

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Public Utilities Commission to report on the status of removing graffiti at the following locations:

Metal Poles

Southeast corner of Geary and Divisadero
Northwest corner of Divisadero and Turk (high up on pole)
Southwest corner of California and Scott
Near 2663 California
Near 2605 California
Near 2011 California
Northeast corner of California and Octavia
Northeast corner of Grove and Fillmore

Wooden Poles

Near 2677 California
Near 2611 California