City and County of San Francisco
Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
June 9, 2009
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
Ordinances
| 090795 |
[Prohibiting City employees and officers from raising funds for City departments] |
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Ordinance adding a new Chapter 5 to Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, by adding sections 3.500, 3.505, 3.510 and 3.515, to prohibit City employees and officers from soliciting donations to nonprofit organizations to fund City departments from persons doing business with those departments. Supervisor Daly presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee. |
| 090800 |
[Establishing Carbon Mitigation Program] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 52 to establish the San Francisco Carbon Mitigation Program administered by the Department of the Environment to reduce or offset local greenhouse gas emissions; and making environmental findings. Mayor presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090134 |
[0.50% Sales Tax Increase for Health and Human Services and Public Protection] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to add Article 16-A to provide support for health and human services and public protection to residents of the City and County of San Francisco by imposing a transactions (sales) and use tax at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) for a period of three (3) years, to be administered by the State Board of Equalization in accordance with Parts 1.6 and 1.7 of Division 2 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code; adopting an expenditure plan; and directing submission of the tax for voter approval at the November 3, 2009, election. Supervisor Avalos presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 02/06/09 - Referred to the Small Business Commission, Retirement Board, and the Ethics Commission for review and comment. AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Ted Egan, Controller's Office; David Augustine, Treasurer's Office; Robert Haaland, SEIU; Debbie, San Francisco Human Services Network; Regina Dick-Endrizzi, Acting Director, Small Business Commission; Steve Paul, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce; Jim Lazarus, San Francisco Chamber; Eizabeth Alexander, Coalition to Save Public Health; Chelsea, Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth. REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION. RE-REFERRED to Budget and Finance Committee. ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Avalos submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. |
Resolutions
| 090740 |
[Resolution urging Attorney General Jerry Brown to reject evidence gained through the use of torture] |
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Resolution urging Attorney General Jerry Brown to reject evidence gained through the use of torture and to drop the charges against the "San Francisco 8" defendants. Supervisors Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Daly presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 090796 |
[Recurring FY 2009-2010 State grant funds to the Department of Public Health] |
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Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) for FY 2009-2010. Supervisor Dufty presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 090797 |
[Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - $1,925,719] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) in the amount of $1,925,719 to expand the City's treatment capacity for mentally ill parolees; for the period of June 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012. Supervisor Dufty presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 090798 |
[Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area C Interim Controls Extension] |
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Resolution extending the imposition of interim zoning controls for an additional six (6) months in the area designated as "Area C" in the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Survey Area, an area generally bounded by Jennings Street, Hunters Point Boulevard, Innes Avenue, Earl Street and the San Francisco Bay by requiring a conditional use permit for all new construction, changes of use, alterations that expand the building envelop and demolitions, except for alterations of a lawfully existing use in the M-1, M-2 or NC-2 zones or the establishment of or a change of use on the ground floor of a principally permitted use in the NC-2 area; by specifying criteria to be applied in the evaluation of a conditional use permit application; and adopting findings. Supervisor Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 090799 |
[UCSF Medical Center Mission Bay Helipad Project] |
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Resolution approving the proposed helipad at the UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay under California Public Utilities Code Section 21661.5 and adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, including a mitigation monitoring and reporting program and a statement of overriding considerations. Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 090803 |
[Opposing Governor's proposal to eliminate the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission] |
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Resolution urging Governor Schwarzenegger and the State Legislature to not eliminate the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Supervisors Chiu, Maxwell presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090804 |
[Extending the life of Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force] |
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Resolution extending the life of the Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force. Supervisor Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090805 |
[Urging the State of California to fund HIV/AIDS programs proposed for cuts in the FY 2009-2010 State budget] |
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Resolution calling on the Governor and California Legislature to fully fund HIV/AIDS programs proposed to be cut in the FY 2009-2010 State budget. Supervisors Dufty, Campos, Daly, Mirkarimi presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090806 |
[Commending Sandy Lee of the Recreation and Park Department for 34 years of service] |
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Resolution commending Sandy Lee of the Recreation and Park Department upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of service. Supervisor Dufty presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 090807 |
[Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - $15,369] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $15,369 from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, with funds from the Futures Group International, to support a project entitled "Project SEARCH Nigeria HIV Prevention Project;" for the period of April 1, 2009, through September 30, 2009. Supervisor Dufty presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
Motions
| 090794 |
[Submission of Parcel Tax to voters] |
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Motion ordering submitted to the voters an "Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code of the City and County by adding Article 18, Parcel Tax, and amending Article 6, Common Administrative Provisions, to include appropriate cross-reference to new Article 18," at an election to be held on November 3, 2009. Supervisors Avalos, Mirkarimi presented.ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090801 |
[Committee of the Whole - Health service reductions (Beilenson Hearing) June 16, 2009, at 3:00 p.m.] |
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Motion scheduling the Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole to consider health service reductions (Beilenson Hearing), to be held on June 16, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. .REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
Hearings
| 090792 |
[San Francisco Unified School District FY 2009-2010 spending plans] |
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Hearing to consider the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) FY 2009-2010 spending plans for the Education Fund and the Rainy Day Reserve Funds allocated by the City to the SFUSD. Supervisor Avalos presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. |
| 090793 |
[San Francisco Airport compliance with Ordinance 81-08, Climate Change Goals and Ordinance 199-08, Commuter Benefits] |
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Hearing before the Government Audits and Oversight Committee for the Director of the San Francisco Airport to outline the actions and programs undertaken to comply with Ordinance 81-08, Climate Change Goals and Ordinance 199-08, Commuter Benefits as well as current Airport policy regarding employee and vendor transportation, parking and commuting subsidies. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 090802 |
[Committee of the Whole - Beilenson Hearing] |
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Hearing to consider the Department of Public Health's budget eliminating or reducing medical services. .SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Pursuant to File 090801, Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole on June 16, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Public Notice posted on Board of Supervisors kiosk. |
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
| 090755 |
[Street Artist Spaces] |
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Resolution approving permanent designation of nine (9) former temporary selling spaces for weekend usage on Market Street, north side, at Steuart Street, for street artists certified by the Arts Commission, City and County of San Francisco; exempting said spaces from the regulations of Police Code Section 2405 relating to street artist display size and bus zone. (Arts Commission) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 090756 |
[Approval of FY 2009-2010 Expenditure Plan for the Human Services Care Fund] |
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Resolution approving the FY 2009-2010 Expenditure Plan for the Human Services Care Fund. (Human Services Department) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090757 |
[Nineteenth Amendment to the Treasure Island Event Venues Master Lease] |
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Resolution retroactively approving the Nineteenth Amendment to the Treasure Island Event Venues Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy to extend the term. (Treasure Island Development Authority) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090758 |
[Twentieth Amendment to the Treasure Island Event Venues Master Lease] |
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Resolution retroactively approving the Twentieth Amendment to the Treasure Island Event Venues Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy to add the unimproved lot surrounding Building 449 to the Leased Premises. (Treasure Island Development Authority) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090759 |
[Thirtieth Amendment to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease] |
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Resolution retroactively approving the Thirtieth Amendment to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy to extend the term. (Treasure Island Development Authority) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090760 |
[Thirty-First Amendment to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease] |
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Resolution retroactively approving the Thirty-First Amendment to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy to add Building 202 to the Leased Premises. (Treasure Island Development Authority) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090761 |
[Thirty-Second Amendment to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease] |
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Resolution retroactively approving the Thirty-Second Amendment to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease between the Treasure Island Redevelopment Authority and the U.S. Navy to add Buildings 29, 157, 215, 225, 261A, 264, 292, 401 and the lot surrounding Building 450 in the Leased Premises. (Treasure Island Development Authority) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090762 |
[Twelfth Amendment to the Treasure Island Marina Master Lease] |
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Resolution retroactively approving the Twelfth Amendment to the Treasure Island Marina Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy to extend the term. (Treasure Island Development Authority) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090763 |
[Twenty Third Amendment to the Treasure Island South Waterfront Master Lease] |
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Resolution retroactively approving the Twenty Third Amendment to the Treasure Island South Waterfront Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy to extend the term. (Treasure Island Development Authority) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090764 |
[Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the Treasure Island South Waterfront Master Lease] |
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Resolution retroactively approving the Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the Treasure Island South Waterfront Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy to add Buildings 355, 385, 454, 501 and the portion of Avenue I between 3rd Street and California Avenue to the Leased Premises. (Treasure Island Development Authority) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090765 |
[80 Charter Oak Street Lease Amendment] |
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Resolution authorizing a Lease Amendment to extend the term for five years for real property at 80 Charter Oak Street for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 090766 |
[1975-1999 Bryant Street Lease Amendment] |
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Resolution authorizing a Lease Amendment to extend the term for five years for real property at 1975-1999 Bryant Street for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
Clerk to Act – June 9, 2009
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Avalos
To: City Attorney
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Attorney to draft legislation to create an Alcohol Mitigation Fee.
From: Supervisor Avalos
To: City Controller
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Controller to coordinate a nexus study assessing the impact of alcohol consumption on City services and the costs associated with these services.
From: Supervisors Dufty and Maxwell
To: Director, Art Commission
To: City Hall Preservation Advisory Commission
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Art Commission and City Hall Preservation Advisory Commission to report to the Board of Supervisors on the possibility of providing a home to the statue of Thomas Starr King that was recently removed from the U.S. Capitol.
The statue of Thomas Starr King is slated to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol through 2010 and then its future is to be determined.
Could the statue be brought to City Hall for long-term of permanent display?
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Chief, Police Department
To: Chief, Fire Department
To: Director, Department of Public Works
To: Controller
Requesting/Inquiring: Inquiring of the Chief of Police, Chief of Fire Department,
Controller, as well as the Director of Public Works as to the expense incurred to the City consequent to the Pacific Gas and Electric vault fire of June 5, 2009. Such accounting for said expense shall include, but not be limited to, personnel costs for fire suppression and traffic control, equipment and supplies consumed, estimated expense of road or other City infrastructure repair, and the cost incurred by citizens and ratepayers.
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 private property locations:
505 Divisadero
473 9th Avenue
401 Judah
350 Laguna
501 Waller
463 Broderick
423 Broderick
901 Oak
220 Pierce
1752 Fillmore
1742 Fillmore
1646 Sutter
1619 Laguna
1215 Laguna
875 Fulton
959 Haight
1301 Haight
1605 Haight
477 Fulton
420 Haight
1008 Page
1116 Haight
799 Haight
698 Haight
681 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 the following locations:
Metal Pole
North side Central & Turk
Southeast corner 10th Avenue & Irving
Northeast corner McAllister & Fulton
Southeast & Southwest corners Fulton & Webster
Southwest corner Pierce & Haight
Southwest corner Haight & Shrader
In front of 1116 Haight
Southeast corner Stanyan & Fulton
Wood Poles
Southeast corner McAllister & Fulton
Bus Shelters
Southeast corner Stanyan & Haight
Southwest corner Divisadero & Geary
Northeast corner Masonic & Fulton
Southwest corner Hayes & Scott
Southwest corner Pierce & Haight
All four bus shelters on Haight & Fillmore (graffiti & grime)
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 the following locations:
Utility Boxes
Northeast corner Oak & Laguna
Northeast corner Oak & Broderick
In front of 1116 Oak
Northeast corner Masonic & Fell
Northwest corner Webster & Fulton
Northwest corner Baker & Fulton
Northeast corner Webster & Fell
Northeast corner Scott & Oak
Northeast corner Geary & Divisadero
Southwest corner Baker & Fell
Garbage Cans
Southeast corner Hayes & Stanyan
Northwest Masonic & Fulton
Southeast corner Central & Haight
Mailboxes
Northeast Fell & Buchanan
Northwest corner Pierce & Haight
Southeast corner Bush & Buchanan
Emergency Boxes
Southwest corner Steiner & Fulton
Southeast corner Hayes & Central
Northeast corner Page & Buchanan
Southeast corner Fell & Stanyan
Potholes
On Fillmore near Hayes, west side of Street
In Memoriams
John F. Jack Henning – Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Max Leavitt – Supervisors Dufty and Alioto-Pier
Frederick Sonenberg – Supervisor Dufty
Scott James Ghilarducci – Supervisor Dufty
Sister Mary Rose Therese Sousa – Supervisor Dufty
Mary Theresa Scanlon – Supervisor Dufty
Patricia Ann Jensen Schindler – Supervisor Dufty
Thomas B. Doyle – Supervisor Elsbernd
Luke Cole – Supervisor Mar
Dr. Kenji Murase – Supervisor Mar
Merl Saunders – Supervisor Mirkarimi