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City and County of San Francisco

May 14, 2008

City and County of San Francisco

Budget and Finance Committee

Legislative Chamber, City Hall, Room 250

seal of the city and county of sf

Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
1:00 PM
Regular Meeting

Members: Jake McGoldrick, Sean Elsbernd, Ross Mirkarimi, Chris Daly, Carmen Chu

Clerk: Victor Young (415) 554-7723

Meeting Convened
If a quorum of the Board of Supervisors members is present, the chair will hold a Special Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss items on this Budget and Finance Committee Agenda.

Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular agenda may include the following documents: 1) Legislation 2) Budget Analyst report 3) Legislative Analyst report

Each member of the public will be allotted the same maximum number of minutes to speak as set by the Chair at the beginning of each item, excluding City representatives, except that public speakers using translation assistance will be allowed to testify for twice the amount of the public testimony time limit. If simultaneous translation services are used, speakers will be governed by the public testimony time limit applied to speakers not requesting translation assistance. Members of the public who want a document placed on the overhead for display should clearly state such and subsequently remove the document when they want the screen to return to live coverage of the meeting.


AGENDA CHANGES


REGULAR AGENDA

1. 080568 [Refunding or Conversion of Laguna Honda Variable Rate Demand General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005B, Series 2005C and Series 2005D-$120,000,000] Mayor
Ordinance approving the form and authorizing the execution of refunding bonds to refinance, in whole and/or in part, the $120,000,000 City and County of San Francisco Variable Rate Demand General Obligation Bonds (Laguna Honda Hospital, 1999) Series 2005B, Series 2005C and 2005D (the "Prior Variable Rate Bonds") or approving the conversion of said bonds; approving the form and authorizing the execution of a Declaration of Trust relating to the refunding bonds; approving the tax levy for repayment of the refunding bonds; authorizing the appointment of the Treasurer as paying agent and the appointment of agents for the refunding bonds; authorizing the form of an Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell, and authorizing the City's compliance with a Continuing Disclosure Agreement relating to the refunding bonds; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a final Official Statement relating to the refunding bonds; approving the execution of a Bond Purchase Contract and authorizing the appointment of underwriters relating to the converted bonds; approving the form of an Official Statement Supplement in final form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a final Official Statement Supplement relating to the converted bonds; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take all necessary action in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds or the conversion of said bonds.
4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

2. 080001 [Reserved Funds, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice]
Hearing to consider release of reserved funds, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice fiscal year 2007-08 Budget, in the amount of $500,000 for the Community Justice Center, a newly proposed collaborative court of the Superior Court of California. (Mayor)
12/6/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

3. 080484 [Sublease of Real Property at 555 Polk Street] Mayor
Resolution authorizing the sublease of 9,000 square feet of office space in the building located at 555 Polk Street for the Community Justice Center through the Department of Public Health.

(Fiscal Impact.)
4/8/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
4/24/08, TRANSFERRED to Budget and Finance Committee.

4. 080425 [Reserving $3,000,000 of Solar Incentive Program funding in the Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance reserving $3,000,000 of Solar Incentive Program funding in the Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
4/1/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
4/16/08, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Barbara Hale, PUC; Wade Crowfoot, Mayor's Office; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Paulie Shaw; Susan Stevenson; Jeannine Cotter; Vince Lutio; Nich Colin; David Sure; Mr. Turgin; Bill Brobeck; Cloudia Merceday; Brad Johnson; Chris Bennett; Dave Lorenz; Mr. Welch; female speaker; Linden; Steve Suzuki; Catherine Roberts; Charles Adams; Ms. Dare. Continued to May 7, 2008.
5/7/08, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Barbara Hale, PUC; female speaker; Linden Ryan; Josephn Ryan; Gary Rodriguez; Stan Acces; Terry Horrigan; Walter; Anne CarMichael; Seth Miller; Adam Bronick; Alden Brian; male speaker; Karen; Joe Snow; Robert Robinson; Anthony Green; Mr. Kelly; female speaker; Anthony Regan; Rodney Hampton; Ms. Jones; Jean Tse; Marline Orton; Lisa Leaway; Adrian; Michaele Rollins; Pauline Shawn; Eddy Catrele; Brenda Catre.Pete Shoemaker, Michael Grdsten; Marline Curly; Eric Burn; Regina House; John Riso, Sierra Club; Lurilla Harris; Elowese Patton; male speaker. Continued to May 14, 2008.

5. 071679 [Solar Energy Incentive Program] Supervisor Dufty
Ordinance amending the Environment Code by adding Chapter 18 creating a Solar Energy Incentive Program; establishing limits on the incentive payments; providing eligibility criteria for the incentive payments; establishing limits on the amount of assistance available; allocating program funding among types of buildings; and imposing duties and responsibilities on the program administrator. (Assessor-Recorder)

(Supervisor Daly dissented in committee.)
12/11/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 1/10/2008.
2/7/08, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Wade Crowfoot, Mayor's Office; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney; Laura Spanjian, Public Utilities Commission; Phil Ting, Assessor-Recorder; Male Speaker; Greg Kennedy, Occidental Solar Co.; Francois Sodoval, Occidental Solar Co.; Sarah Birmingham, Solar Alliance; Polly Shaw, Suntec; Johanna Parton, Department of the Environment; Janine Cotter; Ben Arbill, Solar City; Nancy Funge, DBL Investors; Regina Hound; Joseph Bryant.
2/7/08, REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION.
2/26/08, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE.
2/26/08, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.
3/4/08, RE-REFERRED to Rules Committee.
4/2/08, TRANSFERRED to Budget and Finance Committee.
4/16/08, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Barbara Hale, PUC; Wade Crowfoot, Mayor's Office; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Paulie Shaw; Susan Stevenson; Jeannine Cotter; Vince Lutio; Nich Colin; David Sure; Mr. Turgin; Bill Brobeck; Cloudia Merceday; Brad Johnson; Chris Bennett; Dave Lorenz; Mr. Welch; female speaker; Linden; Steve Suzuki; Catherine Roberts; Charles Adams; Ms. Dare. Continued to May 7, 2008.
5/7/08, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Barbara Hale, PUC; female speaker; Linden Ryan; Josephn Ryan; Gary Rodriguez; Stan Acces; Terry Horrigan; Walter; Anne CarMichael; Seth Miller; Adam Bronick; Alden Brian; male speaker; Karen; Joe Snow; Robert Robinson; Anthony Green; Mr. Kelly; female speaker; Anthony Regan; Rodney Hampton; Ms. Jones; Jean Tse; Marline Orton; Lisa Leaway; Adrian; Michaele Rollins; Pauline Shawn; Eddy Catrele; Brenda Catre.Pete Shoemaker, Michael Grdsten; Marline Curly; Eric Burn; Regina House; John Riso, Sierra Club; Lurilla Harris; Elowese Patton; male speaker. Continued to May 14, 2008.

6. 080630 [Solar Energy Incentive Pilot Program] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Ordinance creating a Solar Energy Incentive Pilot Program; establishing limits on the incentive payments; providing eligibility criteria for the incentive payments; establishing limits on the amount of assistance available; allocating program funding among types of buildings; imposing duties and responsibilities on the program administrator; and establishing requirements applicable to the long-term solar incentive program.
5/13/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
Pending introduction at the Board of Supervisors' meeting of May 13, 2008.

7. 080308 [Status of city fees and charges] Supervisor McGoldrick
Hearing on the status of city fees and charges.
3/4/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

8. 080451 [Fiscal Year 2008/2009 budget status updates] Supervisor McGoldrick
Hearing to consider Fiscal Year 2008/2009 budget status updates.
4/1/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
4/9/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; Patrick McShaw; Douglas Yep.
4/16/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Nani Coleretti, Mayor's Budget Director, Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Michael Hennessey, Sheriff; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Heather Fong, Chief of Police; Joanne Hayes-White, Fire Chief; female speaker; Daniel Landri; Joyce Hicks, Executive Director, Office of Citizens Complaints.
4/30/08, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller. Continued to May 7, 2008.
5/7/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR.

ADJOURNMENT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTE: Persons unable to attend the meeting may submit to the City, by the time the proceedings begin, written comments regarding the agenda items above. These comments will be made a part of the official public record and shall be brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors. Any written comments should be sent to: Committee Clerk of the Budget and Finance Committee, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102 by 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the hearing. Comments which cannot be delivered to the committee clerk by that time may be taken directly to the hearing at the location above


LEGISLATION UNDER THE 30-DAY RULE


(Not to be considered at this meeting)
Rule 5.40 provides that when an ordinance or resolution is introduced which would CREATE OR REVISE MAJOR CITY POLICY, the committee to which the legislation is assigned shall not consider the legislation until at least thirty days after the date of introduction. The provisions of this rule shall not apply to the routine operations of the departments of the City or when a legal time limit controls the hearing timing. In general, the rule shall not apply to hearings to consider subject matter when no legislation has been presented, nor shall the rule apply to resolutions which simply URGE action to be taken.

9. 080453 [Amending San Francisco Fire Code to add Express Plan Review service and fee]
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending Appendix Chapter 1, Section 112.9 of the San Francisco Fire Code to add an Express Plan Review service at the Fire Department and to establish a fee for that service. (Fire Department)
4/1/08, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 5/15/2008. 04/15/08 - Referred to Planning for dermination of environmental impact. 04/25/08 - Response received from Planning, exempt from CEQA. 05/19/08 - Department request that this item not be scheduled.

10. 080514 [Increasing Street Artist Certificate Fee and Increasing Rate of Compensation for the Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners]
Ordinance amending Article 24 of the San Francisco Police Code by amending Section 2404.1 to increase the fee for a Street Artist Certificate and amending Section 2402 to increase the rate of compensation for the Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Craftsmen Examiners, and making environmental findings. (Arts Commission)

(Supervisor Daly dissented in committee.)
4/15/08, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 5/15/2008. 04/29/08 - Referred to the Small Business Commission for review and comment. 04/29/08 - Referred to Planning for determination of environmental impact. 05/02/08 - Response received from Planning, exempt from CEQA. 05/08/08 - Fee ad placed in the SF Chronicle to be published on 5/10/08 and 5/17/08.

Meeting Procedures
The Board of Supervisors is the Legislative Body of the City and County of San Francisco. The Board has several standing Committees where ordinances and resolutions are the subject of hearings at which members of the public are urged to testify. The full Board does not hold a second public hearing on measures which have been heard in committee.
Board procedures do not permit: 1) persons in the audience at a Committee meeting to vocally express support or opposition to statements by Supervisors or by other persons testifying; 2) ringing and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound-producing electronic devices; 3) signs to be brought into the meeting or displayed in the room; 4) standing in the meeting room.
Citizens are encouraged to testify at Committee meetings and to write letters to the Clerk of a Committee or to its members, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102.
USING LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR PRESENTATIONS: Please contact City Hall Media Services at (415) 554-4933 to coordinate the use of laptop computers for presentations at the meeting. Computers to be used are required to be tested in advance. The presenter should arrive 30 minutes prior to the meeting to connect and test their computer.
THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT CITY HALL, ROOM 244, RECEPTION DESK. Agendas are available on the internet at www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_index.asp?id=4383
Board meetings are cablecast on SF Cable 26. For video tape copies and scheduling call (415) 554-4188.
Requests for language interpreters at a meeting must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722.
AVISO EN ESPA¥OL: La solicitud para un traductor en una reunion debe recibirse antes de mediodia de el viernes anterior a la reunion. Llame a Erasmo Vazquez (415) 554-4909.

Translation: request at least 48 hours before the meeting. Please call: (415) 554-7701

Disability Access
The Legislative Chamber (Room 250) and the Committee Room (Room 263) in City Hall are wheelchair accessible.
Meetings are real-time captioned and are cablecast open-captioned on SF Cable 26. Assistive listening devices for the Legislative Chamber are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244. Assistive listening devices for the Committee Room are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244 or in the Committee Room. To request sign language interpreters, readers, large print agendas or other accommodations, please contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722 or (415) 554-5227 (TTY). Requests made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will help to ensure availability.
The nearest accessible BART station is Civic Center (Market/Grove/Hyde Streets). Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the J, K, L, M, N, and T (Civic Center or Van Ness Stations). MUNI bus lines serving the area are the 47 Van Ness, 9 San Bruno, and the 6, 7, 71 Haight/Noriega. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.
There is accessible parking in the vicinity of City Hall at Civic Center Plaza and adjacent to Davies Hall and the War Memorial Complex. Accessible curbside parking is available on Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place and Grove Street.
In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to perfumes and various other chemical-based scented products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.

Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. The Sunshine Ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Frank Darby by mail to Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102 by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by email at sotf@sfgov.org
Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by contacting Mr. Darby or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine

Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code Sec. 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site www.sfgov.org/ethics
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