Board of Supervisors : April 17, 2007

City and County of San Francisco

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Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
April 17, 2007

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances

070501	[Adopting Community Choice Aggregation Draft Implementation Plan and Adopting Further Implementation Measures]
	Draft Ordinance adopting a Community Choice Aggregation Draft Implementation Plan, establishing key aspects of the Community Choice Aggregation program, and establishing a Community Choice Board of Control to administer program startup activities. Supervisors Ammiano, Mirkarimi presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee.

070502	[Adopting Community Choice Statement of Intent]
	Draft Ordinance adopting a Community Choice Statement of Intent Pursuant to Public Utilities Code 366.2(c)(4). Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ammiano presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee.

070499	[Public Employment - Department of Human Resources]
	Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 15 positions (1.20 FTE) at the Department of Human Resources (HRD). Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070505

[Expanding Post-Employment Restrictions For Senior Mayoral Staff and Board Aides]

Ordinance amending section 3.234 of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to prohibit individuals who have served as senior staff members to either the Mayor or a member of the Board of Supervisors from communicating with any representative of the City with the intent to influence a government decision for one year after they terminate employment with the City. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070507	[ADA Grievance Procedure]
	Ordinance adopting an ADA Grievance Procedure that includes oversight by the Mayor's Office on Disability, time limits for filing and resolving grievances, investigation by the relevant City department, an appeal process, and an annual report to the Mayor and the Board. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee.

070508	[Banning alcohol in parks with playgrounds]
	Ordinance amending Section 4.10 of the Park Code to ban consumption of alcohol in any park that contains a children's playground or play structure. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Resolutions

070500	[Reconstruction of San Francisco General Hospital; Finding of Fiscal Responsibility]
	Resolution adopting finding that the proposed reconstruction of San Francisco General Hospital is fiscally feasible and responsible under Administrative Code Chapter 29. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070503

[Issuance and Sale of Tax-Exempt Bonds - Pacific Institute]

Resolution approving the issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds by the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 to finance the acquisition and construction of improvements to and equipping of senior residential care facilities owned by Pacific Institute or an affiliate. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070504	[Ocean Beach Erosion]
	Resolution urging the Department of Public Works to put in place a long term solution to erosion problems at Ocean Beach that preserves the beach's character, enhances the condition of the beach to increase recreational opportunities, and to the extent possible mimics natural processes. Supervisor Jew presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070506	[Lease of Real Property - 1390 Market Street]
	Resolution authorizing the exercise of an option to extend an approximate 68,783 square foot lease at 1390 Market Street for use by the City Attorney. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070510	[Small Business Week - May 5 to May 11, 2007]
	Resolution proclaiming May 5, 2007 to May 11, 2007 Small Business Week in San Francisco. Supervisors Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070511

[Expanding household hazardous waste programs, and supporting AB 1109]

Resolution urging the Department of the Environment to increase the number of outlets in San Francisco that accept various types of household hazardous waste and universal waste, and urging San Francisco retailers, including the new Home Depot, to serve as drop off sites, and to support AB1109, which holds manufacturers responsible for the collection and recycling of these products at the end of their useful life. Supervisor Sandoval presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070512	[Proclaiming May 1, 2007 as Immigrant Workers Day in San Francisco]
	Resolution proclaiming May 1, 2007 as Immigrant Workers Day in San Francisco. Supervisor Sandoval presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070513	[Urging the California State Legislature to repeal Section 1569-147 of the Health and Safety Code]
	Resolution urging the California State Legislature to repeal Section 1569-147 of the Health and Safety Code to allow local governments to limit the annual rent increase imposed on occupied units of licensed residential care facilities for the elderly. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070514

[Grant to fund a project through Department of Public Health, HIV Epidemiology Section]

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, AIDS Office (DPH-AIDS Office), to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $20,030 from the Medical School University of Zagreb, Croatia, for the Time Location Sampling Training Module; for the period of July 1, 2007, through October 31, 2007. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070515

[Supporting chemical testing and ingredient disclosure in cosmetic products, and endorsing SB 578]

Resolution urging San Francisco's State delegation to support efforts requiring testing and ingredient disclosure in cosmetic products, and to support SB 578, which requires manufacturers to disclose chemical ingredients in products as well as the health risks associated with these chemicals. Supervisor Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070516	[Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day - April 24, 2007]
	Resolution declaring April 24, 2007 as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day in San Francisco. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070517

[Extending review time for landmark tree designation at 730 28th Avenue]

Resolution extending the landmark tree designation review period for a California buckeye at 730 28th Avenue (Assessor's Block 1617, Lot 030) for an additional 90 days 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.

070518

[Accept-Expend Private Foundation Grant - District Attorney]

Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 through the Blue Shield of California Foundation, for a project entitled Planning Grant for Comprehensive Services to Children Who Witness Violence for the period March 1, 2007 to December 1, 2007. Supervisor Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070519	[Plug-in hybrid pilot project]
	Resolution urging the Department of the Environment to develop a pilot project to determine the viability of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in San Francisco, as part of the municipal vehicle fleet. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070520	[Extending Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force]
	Resolution extending the life and operation of Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070474

[Supporting SB 464 to discourage abuse of the Ellis Act by real estate speculators]

Resolution supporting SB 464 to discourage abuse of the Ellis Act by real estate speculators. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. REFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Supervisor Jew requested this item be severed so that it might be considered separetly Supervisor Jew requested that this matter be referred to Committee.

Requests for Hearing

070490	[Catastrophic Sick Leave Ordinance]
	Hearing to discuss the Catastrophic Sick Leave Ordinance. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070491	[Bay Area Preparedness Initiative]
	Hearing on the Bay Area Preparedness Initiative, including an evaluation of the Bay Area's ability to respond to a natural disaster. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

070492

[Findings and recommendations of the Port of San Francisco's Cruise Terminal Advisory Panel]

Hearing to consider the findings and recommendations of the Port of San Francisco's Cruise Terminal Advisory Panel including long-term plans to serve and/or expand cruise business at the Port, the best locations for turn-around and port-of-call berthing and strategies, and strategies to finance a cruise terminal. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070493	[Western SOMA Citizens Planning Task Force]
	Hearing on progress report of the Western SOMA Citizens Planning Task Force. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070494	[MTA's FY 07-08 Budget]
	Hearing on Municipal Transportation Authority's FY 2007-2008 Budget. Supervisors Daly, Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070495

[Budget Reserves]

Requesting Budget Analyst to provide an overview of the Status of Reserves listed in Appendix B of the Controller's 6-Month Report released on February 2, 2007. When was each reserve set? What is the likelihood that each reserve be released in the current or next fiscal year? How many reserves have been on the books for multiple years? Have any reserves been closed out in the current or last fiscal year? Supervisors Daly, Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070496	[Findings of the 2007 City Survey]
	Hearing to consider the findings of the 2007 City Survey conducted by the Controller's office and to discuss in detail the City services that are not meeting the expectations of San Francisco's citizens and any policy implications for the 2007-2008 Budget. Supervisor Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070497	[Geneva Office Building]
	Hearing with the Department of Recreation and Parks to discuss the status of the project to renovate the Geneva Office Building. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070498	[2008 Recreation and Park Bonds]
	Hearing with the Department of Recreation and Parks to discuss the 2008 Recreation and Park Bond. The hearing should address the department's process for selecting projects for inclusion on the bond and the public outreach being conducted by the department. Supervisor Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

070422	[Appropriating $1,003,073 of State reimbursements for additional ballot costs and other current expenses in the Department of Elections for Fiscal Year 2006-2007]
	Ordinance retroactively appropriating $1,003,073 from State mandated prior year election cost reimbursements to fund additional ballot costs related to the November 2006 Election and other current expenses in the Department of Elections for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. (Elections Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070423	[Contract for the purchase of telecommunications services in excess of $10 Million]
	Ordinance approving a contract with AT&T providing for the purchase of a variety of telecommunications services at a cost in excess of $10 million and waiving certain requirements of the Administrative Code with respect to the contract. (Telecommunications and Information Services) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070420	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Javed Malik]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Javed Malik against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 10, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 438-564; entitled Javed Malik, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

070421	[Department of Building Inspection Annual Report printing]
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Building Inspection, in accordance with Administrative Code Section 1.56, to expend funds to print 50 copies its fiscal year 2005/06 Annual Report and 50 copies of its fiscal year 2006/07 Annual Report. (Building Inspection Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070424	[Lease of Real Property at 1212 Market Street]
	Resolution authorizing the lease of 14,472 square feet of space at 1212 Market Street (and also commonly known as 11 Grove Street) for the Department of the Environment. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Clerk to Act – April 17, 2007

Board Minutes for March 20, 2007 and March 27, 2007 approved.

Requests Granted

From: Supervisor McGoldrick
To: City Attorney

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Attorney to draft legislation that would require all power provided to San Francisco residents and businesses to be 100% zero carbon by 2017. By 2012 we would require that the mix be at least 50%.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Municipal Transportation Agency

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency to report on the status of replacing or repairing damaged MUNI railing at the MUNI stop at Judah and 11^th Avenue.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the feasibility of installing the following:

Pedestrian signals at 9^th Avenue and Judah and 9^th Avenue and Irving. A crosswalk at the intersection of 12^th Avenue and Judah.
ADA Cutouts at 9^th Avenue and Irving.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the repainting of a crosswalk at the intersection of 12^th Avenue and Judah.

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 parking signs located on both sides of the street (unless otherwise noted), at the following locations:

Clayton between Hayes and Grove
Hayes between Masonic and Ashbury
Grove between Central and Baker
Central between Grove and Fulton (including black frames)
Fulton between Cole and Clayton
Baker between Grove and McAllister
Central between McAllister and Grove
Central between Haight and Buena Vista West

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 DPT signs at the following locations:

Park at 90 Degree green sign on the pole at the Southwest corner of Baker and Golden Gate
No Pedestrian Crossing sign at the Northeast and Southeast corner of Fulton and Cole
Southeast corner of Grove and Clayton (Stop Sign)
Northeast corner of Haight and Central (Stop Sign)

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 replacing missing signs at the following locations:

Street Identification Sign for "Baker" street at the intersection of Baker and Hayes