City and County of San Francisco
Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
July 31, 2007
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Ordinances
| 071121 |
[Creating an Independent Rate Payer Advocate for reviewing and recommending utility service rates proposed by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission] |
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Ordinance requiring the City Administrator to obtain the services of an Independent Rate Payer Advocate, and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of the Independent Rate Payer Advocate. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 071122 |
[Zoning - Interim zoning controls requiring conditional use authorization for new development in the Bernal Heights Brewster/Joy Neighborhood] |
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Ordinance approving interim zoning controls requiring conditional use authorization for new development in the Bernal Heights Brewster/Joy Neighborhood on the East Slope of Bernal Heights, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings. Supervisor Ammiano presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 071128 |
[De-appropriating $45,717 of General Fund and Appropriating $45,717 for a Golf Course Task Force in the Department of Recreation and Park for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] |
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Ordinance de-appropriating $45,717 for Golden Gate Park Stables in the Department of Recreation and Park, and appropriating $45,717 for a half-time 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst position to staff a Golf Course Task Force in the Department of Recreation and Park for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. Supervisor McGoldrick presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 071129 |
[Public Employment - Recreation and Park Department] |
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Ordinance amending Ordinance No.(Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2007-2008) to reflect the addition of one position (.37 FTE) Class 1823 - Senior Administrative Analyst in the Recreation and Park Department. Supervisor McGoldrick presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 071133 |
[Commuter Benefits] |
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Ordinance adding Section 410 of the Environment Code to require San Francisco employers to offer commuter benefits to encourage employees to use public transit or van pools; to authorize the Department of the Environment to implement an Emergency Ride Home program; to transfer the existing Section 410 to Section 412 of the Environmental Code; and to make environmental findings. Supervisors Mirkarimi, Peskin, Daly presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 071134 |
[Accept-Expend Grant - Public Defender] |
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Ordinance authorizing the Office of the Public Defender to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $70,000 from the Zellerbach Family Foundation for a court alternative specialist position dedicated to working with the children of incarcerated parents (CIP). Supervisor Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee. |
| 071135 |
[Entertainment Commission - Place of Entertainment Permits] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code Sections 1060, 1060.1, 1060.2, 1060.3, 1060.5, 1060.20, 1060.23, 1060.24, 1060.25 and 1060.29; repealing Section 1060.22; and adding Sections 1060.30 and 1060.31, relating to the application, approval, amendment, suspension, revocation, and transfer of Place of Entertainment Permits and One Night Event Permits, including changes in penalties for violations of law. Supervisor Peskin presented.ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Public Safety Committee. |
| 071136 |
[Recreation and Park Department - Camping, Sleeping] |
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Ordinance amending San Francisco Park Code Section 3.12 to prohibit cooking, and to prohibit modification of park landscape to create a shelter; and amending Section 3.13 to prohibit sleeping in any park from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Mayor presented.ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
Resolutions
| 071092 |
[Contract between the Department of Public Health and 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 services for San Francisco children and young adults aged 0 through 24 and young parents aged 19 through 24 for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. REFERRED to Budget and Finance Committee. Supervisor Ammiano requested that this matter be referred to Committee. |
| 071093 |
[Urging the American Psychological Association to end its acquiescence in regard to participation of psychologists in interrogation of detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay] |
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Resolution requesting that the American Psychological Association reconsider its stance regarding the participation of psychologists in interrogations of detainees by restricting the use of psychologists to providing therapeutic benefits in all sites where detainees are held without due process in violation of international human rights law. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. REFERRED to Rules Committee. Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this matter be referred to Committee. |
| 071097 |
[Urging restoration of two-way traffic on Hayes Street] |
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Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to restore two-way traffic on the block of Hayes Street between Gough and Franklin streets, to restore the pedestrian crossing of Gough Street on the south side of Hayes Street, and develop a detailed plan and implementation strategy for streetscape improvements to the Hayes Valley Commercial District along Hayes Street between Franklin and Laguna streets. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. REFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Supervisor Mirkarimi requested that this matter be referred to Committee. |
| 071119 |
[Accept and Expend FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $660,000 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to seismically retrofit the Millbrae Water Supply & Treatment Headquarters. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 071120 |
[Accept-Expend State Grant - Board of Supervisors] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to accept and expend $275,000 in AB 471 funds from the California Resources Agency, Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program to fund Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other improvements to Tulare Park. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 071123 |
[Landmark Designation Nomination for two trees located at 500 Cortland Street in Front of Bernal Heights Library] |
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Resolution of intent initiating the nomination of two Flowering Ash trees (Fraxinus Ornus) located at 500 Cortland Street, in front of Bernal Heights Library (Assessor's Bock 5707, Lot 027) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging temporary designation pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 071124 |
[Landmark Designation Nomination for Tree Located in Bernal Heights Natural Area] |
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Resolution of intent initiating the nomination of the Blue Elderberry Tree (Sambucus mexicana) located at Folsom Street and Bernal Heights Boulevard in Bernal Heights Natural Area (Assessor's Block 5548, Lot 002) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging temporary designation pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 071125 |
[Landmark Designation Nomination for Tree Located at 3555 Cesar Chavez Street] |
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Resolution of intent initiating the nomination of the Moreton Bay Fig tree (Ficus macrophylla) located at 3555 Cesar Chavez Street (Assessor's Block 6575, Lot 002) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging temporary designation pursuant to Public Works Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of the Resolution. Supervisor Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 071126 |
[Initiating designation of 194 Church Street (Lot 016, Block 3537) as a Landmark] |
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Resolution initiating designation of 194 Church Street, located at the intersection of Church Street, Market Street and 14th Street, in Lot 016 and in Block 3537 as a Landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the San Francisco Planning Code. Supervisors Dufty, McGoldrick, Ammiano presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 071127 |
[Formalizing the Board of Supervisor's response to the Civil Grand Jury Recommendations] |
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Resolution amending the process by which the Board of Supervisors responds to the Civil Grand Jury Reports by adopting a resolution formally accepting or rejecting the Civil Grand Jury recommendations. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 071130 |
[Provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $97,660 from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008, which includes a sub-contract with the San Francisco Bar Association's Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) in the amount of $59,620 for the same time period. Supervisor McGoldrick presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 071137 |
[Supporting the resource efficient building conference and expo West Coast Green] |
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Resolution supporting the conference and expo West Coast Green, held in San Francisco at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 071138 |
[Phil Frank Day - July 31, 2007] |
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Resolution declaring July 31, 2007 as Phil Frank Day. Supervisor Peskin presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 071139 |
[Contract between the Department of Public Health and San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance services for San Francisco children and young adults aged 0 through 24 in the amount of $11,342,433.] |
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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 services for San Francisco children and young adults aged 0 through 24 and young parents aged 19 through 24 for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 in the amount of $11,342,433. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 071140 |
[Approval of a 45 day extension for Planning Commission review] |
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Resolution extending by 45 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend Planning Code Sections 790.55, 249.5, 781.8, 781.9, and 783 to remove grocery stores and other similar uses from prohibitions placed on the establishment of liquor stores in certain districts; and making environmental findings and findings of consistence with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 071141 |
[Non Profit Appreciation Day - August 18, 2007] |
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Resolution proclaiming August 18, 2007 as Nonprofit Appreciation Day in San Francisco. Supervisor Peskin presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 071142 |
[Approval of a 60-day extension for Planning Commission review] |
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Resolution extending by 60 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance that would amend the Planning Code regarding institutional master plan review for medical institutions. Supervisor Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 071143 |
[Accept and Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $35,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of implementing the Bayview Hunters Point (BVHP) Healthy Homes Project. Supervisor Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 071144 |
[Local support for Leland Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project] |
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Resolution authorizing local support for the Leland Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project, designating DPW as the eligible sponsor for funding related to this project, and taking other official acts in furtherance of this project. Supervisor Maxwell presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 071145 |
[Accept and Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment (SF Environment) to accept and expend grant funds, in the amount of $44,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to convert one Prius hybrid vehicle into a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the purpose of public outreach and demonstration. Mayor presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 071146 |
[Accept-Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $14,000.00 from Altamont Education Advisory Board to expand recycling and lunchroom composting programs at schools in San Francisco. Mayor presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
Requests for Hearing
| 071117 |
[Park Ranger staffing] |
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Hearing to discuss hiring processes for upcoming increases in Park Ranger staffing. Supervisor Peskin presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 071131 |
[Hearing on implementation of garbage receptacles storage] |
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Hearing on file number 060083 (Ordinance amending Public Works Code Section 170 to require that garbage receptacles, after collection, be returned to an enclosed area or other area that blocks views of the receptacles from the public right-of-way; and making environmental findings) to obtain an update from the Department of Public Works on the implementation of the Ordinance. Supervisor McGoldrick presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 071132 |
[Hearing on the three-month implementation status of File 070920 - Directing the SFPUC to create and implement a city-wide program to track water usage by City departments] |
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Hearing on the three-month implementation status of File 070920 - Resolution directing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to create and implement a city-wide program to track water usage, water conservation, and use of recycled water by City departments. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
Motion
| 071118 |
[Legislative Analyst Request - Graffiti Abatement Program] |
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Motion requesting the Legislative Analyst to draft a model graffiti abatement program for implementation by the City and County of San Francisco; to research the efforts of other city and/or county municipalities directed toward graffiti abatement; including: outreach, programs, prevention and deterrence, penalties, fines and any or all related programs or efforts; to report back its findings to the Board of supervisors and provide a copy of its findings to the Graffitti Advisory Board. Supervisor Sandoval presented. ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration August 7, 2007. In-depth report to be delivered October 1, 2007 (sixty days) |
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
| 071077 |
[Lease of Real Property at 400 McAllister Street] |
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Resolution authorizing the lease of 1,118 square feet of space to the Nasra Family Partnership, in the Courthouse located at 400 McAllister Street on behalf of the Superior Court. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 071078 |
[Fire Department Eligibility Renewal Application for State and Federal Surplus Personal Property Program] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to apply to renew its eligibility for the State and Federal Surplus Personal Property Program. (Fire Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
Clerk to Act – July 31, 2007
Board Minutes for June 26, 2007 and Special Board of Supervisors Meetings of the Budget and Finance Committee for June 25, 2007 and June 28, 2007.
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: General Manager, Recreation and Park Department
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of repairing the southern walking path in the Panhandle.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: General Manager, Recreation and Park Department
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti from the following locations:
- Utility Box on Park property at the southwest corner of Waller and Stanyan
- Sidewalk on Hayes Street in front of the Hayes Valley Playground
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: General Manager, Public utilities Commission
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti at the following locations:
Metal Poles
- Northeast corner of Haight and Buchanan
- Southeast corner of O'Farrell and Scott
- Southwest corner of Gough and McAllister
- Southwest corner of Gough and Ivy
- Southwest corner of Gough and Hickory
- Southwest corner of Gough and Page
Wooden Pole
- Near 488 Hayes Street (in front of parking lot)
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti at Tower Valet Parking – Banner Signs located at the northwest and southwest corners of Gough and Grove.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property located at the following locations:
Emergency Boxes: Southwest corner of Page and Pierce
Curbcuts: All four corners of Scott and McAllister
Small green pole at the Southwest corner of Gough and Ivy.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property located at the following locations:
Mailboxes:
- Northeast corner of Haight and Buchanan
- Northeast corner of Scott and McAllister
- Northeast corner of Scott and Ellis
- Southwest corner of Laguna and Geary
Garbage Cans:
- Northwest corner of Webster and Geary
- Southwest corner of Webster and Eddy
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property located at the following locations:
Light Switch Boxes:
- Southwest corner of Geary and Steiner
- Northwest corner of Laguna and Geary
Phone Switch Boxes:
- Southwest corner of Page and Steiner
- Northeast corner of Webster and Geary
- Northwest corner of Webster and Geary
- Northwest corner of Octavia and Hickory
- Northeast corner of Webster and Oak
- Southeast corner of Octavia and Page
- Southeast corner of Octavia and Lilly (Stickers)
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic (DPT)
Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the status of removing graffiti from DPT property at the following locations:
Stop Signs:
- Southwest corner of Fillmore and Page
- Southwest corner of Page and Steiner
Street Sign:
- Green "Fillmore" Sign at the Northeast corner of Fillmore and Geary
Street Sign Pole:
- Southeast corner of Buchanan and Page – Pole holding "Children Playing" sign
Traffic light pole in the triangle section, north end of the intersection of Gough and Market.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic (DPT)
Requesting/Inquiring: 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:
- Waller between Fillmore and Webster
- Fillmore between Waller and Oak
- Scott between Page and Oak (graffiti and stickers)
- Laguna between Fell and Fulton
- Fell between Gough and Laguna
In Memoriams
James Licavoli (The entire Board)
Joan Darrah (The entire Board)
Kenneth Taylor (Supervisor Mirkarimi)
Virginia Resner (Supervisor Mirkarimi)