City and County of San Francisco
Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
November 10, 2009
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
Ordinances
| 091300 |
[SFMTA Fare Evasion Regulation Amendments] |
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Ordinance amending San Francisco Transportation Code, Division I, by amending Sections 1.1, 7.2, and 7.2.101 to redefine requirements for the SFMTA Proof of Payment Program, eliminate the designation of Proof of Payment Zones, clarify that the prohibitions listed in Article 7 are violations of laws, and permit fare evasion enforcement for failure to display a valid fare receipt or valid fare media at the request of any authorized representative of the transit system or duly authorized peace officer after that person has been observed by the transit representative or peace officer on a public transit vehicle or in the paid area of an SFMTA transit station; and to make technical corrections. Supervisor Dufty presented.ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 091137 |
[Mills Act Contract Procedures] |
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Ordinance amending Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code regarding historical property (Mills Act) contract procedures to reflect amendments made to the San Francisco Charter to create the Historic Preservation Commission, expand the definition of "qualified historical property" to include orpoerties listed on the California Register of Historical Resources, establish certain time lines for review of applications for historical property contracts, require Budget Analyst review of applications for historical property contracts, and making other clarifying amendments; and making findings, including environmental findings. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Alioto-Pier submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. To Planning Department for CEQA review and Historic Preservation Commission for comment and recommendation. 11/03/09 - Planning Department CEQA determination received. 11/04/09 - Historic Preservation Commission recommendation received. CONTINUED. To November 19, 2009. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Alioto-Pier submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 091136 |
[Mandatory Prequalification, Training, and Safety Certification Requirements for Public Works Projects] |
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Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 6, Public Works Contracting Policies and Procedures, Section 6.20(f), to require mandatory bidder prequalification for all public works contracts and set minimum requirements for prequalification; amending Section 6.22(o) to establish training requirements applicable to apprentices and journeymen; and amending Section 6.22(p) to establish minimum safety training and certification requirements for electricians working on a jobsite. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Alioto-Pier submitted a substitute bearing same title. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 091113 |
[Seismic Strengthening of Soft-Story, Wood-Frame Buildings] |
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Ordinance finding a compelling public policy basis for expediting the processing and review of permits for voluntary seismic retrofit upgrades of soft-story, wood-frame buildings and amending the Planning Code, Building Code, Fire Code, and Public Works Code to waive permit processing fees for the proportionate share of work related to such seismic retrofit upgrades; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1. Mayor presented.ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee. Referred to Small Business Commission for comment and recommendation. Referred to Planning Department for environmental review and Planning Commission for review and comment. Referred to the Building Commission for review and comment. Referred to Fire Department and Department of Public Works for informational purposes. SUBSTITUTED. Mayor Newsom submitted a substitute ordinance bearing same title. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
Resolutions
| 091292 |
[Commending Northern Station Police Captain Al Casicato] |
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Resolution Commending Captain Al Casciato for his contributions to the City and County of San Francisco, and his dedicated service as Captain of the Police Department's Northern Station. Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi, Avalos presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 091293 |
[Approval of a 30-Day Extension for Planning Commission Review] |
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Resolution extending by 30-days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend Planning Code Section 303(i) to require new applicants of formula retail establishments to appoint a community liaison, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 091297 |
[Expressing the Commitment of the Board of Supervisors to Refund the General Fund Reserve with Revenue from Assembly Bills 1383 and 188] |
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Resolution expressing the commitment of the Board of Supervisors to backfill reductions in the General Fund Reserve with revenues from Assembly Bills 1383 and 188. Supervisors Chiu, Dufty, Daly presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 091298 |
[Accept and Expend Grant - Mortgage and Investment Fraud Project - $1,066,026] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend grant funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in the amount of $1,066,026 through the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for a program entitled "Mortgage and Investment Fraud Prosecution and Education Project" for the period from August 1, 2009, through July 31, 2011. Supervisor Chiu presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee. |
| 091299 |
[Extending the Single Room Occupancy Task Force to December 31, 2012] |
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Resolution amending the Single Room Occupancy Task Force to extend it three (3) years beyond the current sunset date of December 31, 2009, to December 31, 2012, and increasing its membership by one (1) member to fourteen (14) to include one (1) additional tenant representative: nine (9) members appointed by the Board of Supervisors; four (4) appointed by designated department heads; and one (1) chair appointed by the Director of Health. Supervisors Dufty, Campos, Chiu, Daly presented.REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 091301 |
[Approval of a Three (3) Month Extension for Planning] |
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Resolution extending by three (3) months the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend Section 729 to add new Sub-section 729.52A and adding new Section 790.115 to require conditional use authorization in the West Portal Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District for certain personal service nail salons, as defined; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1, and envionmental findings. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 091302 |
[Accept and Expend Grant - Police Department Emergency Operations Center - $1,000,000] |
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Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police for the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend an earmark grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California Emergency Management Agency through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of equipment and construction of the San Francisco Police Department Emergency Operations Center. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee. |
| 091303 |
[Accept and Expend Grant - California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team Program - $346,785] |
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Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police for the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $346,785 from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for a project entitled "California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (CAL-MMET)" Program. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee. |
| 091304 |
[Endorsement of World March for Peace and Nonviolence] |
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Resolution endorsing the first World March for Peace and Nonviolence, calling for the end of war and nuclear arms, and the elimination of violence of all kinds. Supervisor Mar presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 091305 |
[Accept and Expend Grant - Point Lobos Streetscape Improvements Project - $461,000] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a Federal grant in the amount of $408,123 and a State grant in the amount of $52,877 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Point Lobos Streetscape Improvements Project. Supervisor Mar presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
Requests for Hearing
| 091296 |
[Backlog in the Police Disciplinary Process and Potential Reforms] |
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Hearing to discuss the backlog in the police disciplinary process and potential reforms. Supervisors Chiu, Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee. |
| 091306 |
[San Francisco's African American Infant Health Program] |
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Hearing on the disproportionately high fetal and infant mortality rates in San Francisco's African American population. Supervisor Maxwell presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 091307 |
[Sharp Park Restoration Alternatives] |
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Hearing to review the "Sharp Park Conceptual Restoration Alternatives" and "Sharp Park Mitigation Bank Financial Viability and Analysis" Reports, which were prepared by the Recreation and Parks Department in response to Ordinance No. 85-09. Supervisor Mirkarimi presented.RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
| 091264 |
[Settlement of Lawsuits - Earnest Henderson, Janel Gotta, Aaron Rauls, Michael Perez, Arturo Pleitez, and Mack Woodfox - $217,000] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of two lawsuits, which were filed by Earnest Henderson, Janel Gotta, Aaron Rauls, Michael Perez, Arturo Pleitez, and Mack Woodfox against the City and County of San Francisco and its employees for a total amount of $217,000; the first lawsuit was filed on January 14, 2005, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C05-0280 VRW/WAF, entitled Earnest Henderson, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the second lawsuit was filed on October 18, 2005, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C05-4220 VRW; entitled Mack Woodfox v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the above total settlement amount also includes all claims for costs and attorneys' fees. (City Attorney) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 091265 |
[Settlement of Lawsuits - Joanne Lozenski, Juanita Stockwell, and Susan Rolovich - $95,000] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Joanne Lozenski, Juanita Stockwell, and Susan Rolovich against the City and County of San Francisco, Alex Fagan, and Rod Nakanishi for $95,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 14, 2004, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 04-436254; entitled Lozenski, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) .RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
| 091266 |
[Prevailing Wages for Workers on Public Works/Improvement Projects, Janitorial Services, Public Off-Street Parking Lots, Garages, or Auto Storage Facilities, Theatrical Services, Moving Services and Hauling Solid Waste] |
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Resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for (1) workers performing work under City contracts for public work and improvement; (2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; (3) workers performing work in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; (4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; (5) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City; and (6) workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City. (Civil Service Commission) Supervisor Mirkarimi presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 091267 |
[Lease of Property at 3801 Third Street] |
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Resolution approving a lease at Bayview Plaza, 3801 Third Street, at Evans Street, for the Human Services Agency under Administrative Code Section 23.27. (Real Estate Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
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Clerk to Act – November 10, 2009
Board Minutes for October 20, 2009 approved.
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Elsbernd
To: City Attorney
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Attorney to examine the City and County of San Francisco Park Code and identify language to deter individuals from entering animal enclosures at the San Francisco Zoo and other Recreation and Park Department property, including, but not limited to punishment by fine and/or imprisonment.
From: Supervisor Dufty
To: City Attorney
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Attorney to draft legislation that provides requirements that all capital development projects that receive Government Funds (Local, State, or Federal) must develop and present a feasibility study that considers the build out of an on-site child care facility when constructing, rehabilitating, improving, or providing major renovations to the building.
The feasibility study will determine the need for on-site child care within the building based on the child care needs of the City’s employees to be housed in the building and in the immediate surrounding area. And in order to promote the provision of high quality, affordable child care, the feasibility study shall explore options to mitigate rental and development costs for the space allocated for the child care facility; furthermore the development of the child care facility shall include the finishes, furnishings, and equipment required for use in both the interior and exterior spaces for such facilities as required by State Community Care Licensing.
From: Supervisor Daly
To: Controller
Requesting/Inquiring: Letter of Inquiry for Office of the Controller. Does Mayor Gavin Newsom’s payment of a “Life Coach” and or “Corporate Facilitator” include any use of public funds?
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:
Garbage Cans
Southwest corner Cole & Haight
Northwest corner Fulton & Gough
Mailboxes
On Geary between Fillmore & Steiner, south side of street
Southwest corner Turk & Lyon
Northeast corner Hayes & Buchanan
Southwest corner Central & Waller
Southwest corner Fulton & Gough
Street Wall and Overpasses
On Geary & Webster, middle of overpass, East side of street
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 newsstands at the following locations:
San Francisco Bay Guardian
Southeast corner of Fillmore & Post
Southwest corner of Divisadero & Sutter
9th Avenue & Judah (near bus stops)
7th Avenue & Irving (near bus stops)
Northwest corner of Hayes & Fillmore
Southeast corner of Fillmore & Haight
San Francisco Chronicle
Northwest corner of Fillmore & Hayes
Southeast corner of Haight & Fillmore
Irving & 9th Avenue
Irving & 7th Avenue
Southwest corner of Haight & Clayton
Southeast corner of Haight & Masonic
Examiner
Northwest corner of Fillmore & Hayes
Southeast corner of Haight & Fillmore
SF Daily
Northwest corner of Hayes & Gough
City Star
Northwest corner of Hayes & Gough
Southeast corner of Fillmore & Haight
SF Weekly
Southeast corner of Masonic & Haight
Southeast corner of Haight & Fillmore
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:
469 Fell
350 Laguna
355 Laguna
525 Cole
451 Cole
401 Cole
1407 Oak
600 Divisadero
850 Divisadero
998 Divisadero
1007 Divisadero
497 Fulton
1355 Fulton
580 Hayes
587 Haight
420 Haight
839 Haight
928 Haight
DeAvila School, on Haight between Central & Masonic
1686 Haight
1575 Haight
1486 Haight
1449 Haight
1556 Haight
1619 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 public property locations:
Utility Boxes
Northwest corner McAllister & Webster
Northwest corner Divisadero & Oak
Northwest corner Fulton & Fillmore
Northwest Baker & Fulton
Bus Shelter
Southwest corner Masonic & Haight
Southeast corner Geary & Laguna
Fillmore & Haight (all 4 bus stops, graffiti & grime)
Fire Hydrant
Southwest corner O’Farrell & Scott
Emergency Box
Northeast corner McAllister & Steiner
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 poles at the following locations:
Metal Pole
Southeast corner Geary & Scott
In front of 1881 Sutter
In front of 940 Hayes
Southwest corner Lassuant & Buchanan
Northeast corner Waller & Webster
Wood Pole
In front of 40 Fillmore
In Memoriams
Loretta Florence Phillips – Supervisor Daly