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March 29, 2006

City and County of San Francisco

Budget and Finance Committee

Legislative Chamber, 2nd Floor, Room 250

seal of the city and county of sf

Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
1:00 PM
Regular Meeting


Members: Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Aaron Peskin, Ross Mirkarimi, Sean Elsbernd

Clerk: Victor Young


If a quorum of the Board of Supervisors members is present, Supervisor Daly will hold a Special Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss items on the March 29, 2006 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda.

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. 060260 [San Francisco Community College District General Obligation Bonds] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Community College District to issue and sell on its own behalf its general obligation bonds approved by the voters at the November 2005 election without further action by this Board of Supervisors or any other officer of the City and County of San Francisco; ratifying certain actions previously taken; granting general authority to City and County of San Francisco officials to take necessary actions in connection with the issuance of the general obligation bonds by the San Francisco Community College District; providing for prior notice to the City and County of San Francisco for the anticipated sale and issuance of any future series of San Francisco Community College District bonds.

2/28/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

2. 060355 [Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - 575 Eddy Street Apartments] Supervisor Daly
Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,946,000 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; granting general authority to city officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and related matters.

3/14/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

3. 060218 [Mission Bay - Pier 64 Cost Reimbursement Agreement] Mayor, Supervisor Daly
Resolution approving the Cost Reimbursment Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, and Atlantic Richfield Company, Texaco Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Union Oil Company of California for the management of residual petroleum hydrocarbons on City Property in certain areas of Mission Bay.

2/14/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

4. 051954 [Amend the Definition of Properties Eligible to Apply for a Mills Act Contract] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code by amending Section 71.2 by adding new subsections 71.2(b), (d), and (e) to expand the definition of  qualified historical properties" eligible to apply for a Mills Act contract; stating that subsections 71.2 (b), (d), and (e) shall not become effective until six months after the effective date of this Ordinance; requesting a report from the Planning Department regarding evaluation criteria for Mills Act Contracts; and making environmental findings.

(Fiscal impact.)

12/6/05, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 1/5/2006.
1/10/06, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Department for environmental review. 01/13/06 - Response received from Planning, CEQA exempt.

5. 060264 [Release of Reserved Funds, Office of Emergency Services & Homeland Security]
Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds, Office of Emergency Services & Homeland Security in the amount of $4,886,405 for the FY 2005 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI).

3/10/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

6. 051919 [San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance] Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi, Dufty, Ma, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code to add Chapter 14, Sections 14.1 through 14.8, to provide health care security for San Francisco residents by creating a public health access program for the uninsured, requiring employer paid health expenditures, identifying options for how an employer may make such expenditures, creating an advisory health access working group, and setting an operative date.

(Economic Impact)

11/22/05, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 12/22/2005. 06/23/06 - Economic Impact Report received.
12/22/05, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Small Business Commission for comment and recommendation.
2/1/06, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Ammiano; Dr. Mitch Katz, Director, Public Health; Jean Fraiser, SF Health Authority; Tim Paulson, SF Labor Council; Paul Sonn; Mike Casey, Local 2; Steve Faulk, SF Chamber of Commerce; Kevin Westlye, Golden Gate Restaurant Association; Michael O'Conner; David Grant, Senior Action Network; Ken Jacobs; Nathan Nayman; male speaker; Scott Ahi; Mira, Young Workers United; female speaker, Young Workers United, Jenne Stella, Young Workers United; Jason Lockwood, Young Workers United; Daniel Chan, Young Worker United; Bruce Livingston; Dr. Christine Dehlendorf, Chief of Family Practice at SF General; male speaker; Craig Stole; Richard Rosen; Karen Lindsay; Dr. Ted Winn; Bill Sable, UFCW 648; Michael Lyon; Ron Silverstein; Andrew Gillian; Helen Hobbs; Connie Ford, Local 3; Jessica Rosegarden; Lourie Thomas; Ken Zenkell; male speaker; Linda McGellen; Greg Harris; Susan Lieger; Mark Pastore; Amanda Chapor; Don Bestier; Ms. Zmada; Patricia Rosen; Ronald Timberlake; Robert Haaland, Local 790; Karl Kramer, Living Wage Coalition; Richard Ow; Denise D'Anne; Rosabella Safont; Mark Klaiman; Michael Nulty; Zandra Elezanto; Evan Martinez; Bruce Allison; Andrew Bennett; male speaker.
2/1/06, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to February 15, 2006.
2/15/06, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Ammiano; Tim Paulson; Debbie Lerman; John Becker; Andrew Gillan; Karen Goore; Bruce Livingston; Arti Smitt; female speaker; Mary Ruth-Gross, United Health Care Workers West; Dan Schrouder; Sharron Long; Cindy Fasler; Kevin Westlye; Connie Ford, Local 3; male speaker; Kelley Clements; Decel Desada; Steve Falk, President, Chamber of Commerce; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney. 02/15/06 - Amendment of the whole as further amended bearing a new title.
2/15/06, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to March 1, 2006.
3/1/06, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Ammiano; female speaker; Tim Paulson; Dan Schrouder; Kevin Lesley; Mary Lou Gross. Continued to March 15, 2006.
3/1/06, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued as amended to March 15, 2006.
3/15/06, CONTINUED. Continued to March 29, 2006.

7. 051907 [Minimum Compensation Ordinance] Supervisors Ammiano, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Daly
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 12P.2, 12P.3, 12P.4, 12P.5, 12P.6, 12P.7 and 12P.8, and by adding Sections 12P.5.1, 12P.6.1 and 12P.6.2, to amend the Minimum Compensation Ordinance by making both substantive and clarifying changes with respect to: the obligations imposed on Contractors; notification, investigation, auditing, inspection, enforcement and settlement procedures; the withholding of contract payments; provisions relating to waivers; certain definitions, including the definition of Covered Employees; an increase in the hourly wage rate for all employees; the assessment of liquidated damages; and the process for determining whether a Contractor has violated the Ordinance and for the administrative appeal of such determinations.

(Fiscal impact)
(Economic Impact)

11/22/05, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 12/22/2005.
3/1/06, AMENDED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Ammiano; Supervisor McGoldrick; Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney; Donna Levitt; Anne Kronenberg, Deputy Director, Public Health; female speaker; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Office; Phil Arnold, Human Services; female speaker, translated; Robert Gustamante; Mark Guber; male speaker; Connie Ford; Mary Ruth Gross; Mia Chow; Frederick Hobson; Gordon Mar; Wilma Newsom; Bruce Halister; Jane Mosco; George Williams; Chip Corkent; Kelly Dougan, Local 2; Debbie Harman; female speaker; Mr. Kramer. 3/1/06 - Amended on page 3, line 12-13 to delete "the term "Covered Employee"" and on page 20, line, line 22 to insert the word "entered" after the words "Contract Amendment".
3/1/06, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to March 22, 2006.
3/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: none. Continued to March 29, 2006.

8. 051924 [Establishing Maximum Work Hours For General Assistance Programs] Supervisors McGoldrick, Ammiano, Maxwell, Daly
Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article VII, to add Section 20.58.6 to provide that the maximum number of hours the Department may require General Assistance recipients to work shall be calculated by dividing the Maximum Monthly Assistance Grant under Section 20.57 of this Chapter by the hourly wage rate established under Section 12P.3(b)(3) of the Administrative Code and by amending Chapter 20, Article VIII, Section 20.77.6 to provide that the maximum number of hours of activities the Department of Human Services may require of participants in the Personal Assisted Employment Service Program shall be the same as required of General Assistance recipients.

11/22/05, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 12/22/2005.
3/1/06, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Ammiano; Supervisor McGoldrick; Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney; Donna Levitt; Anne Kronenberg, Deputy Director, Public Health; female speaker; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Office; Phil Arnold, Human Services; female speaker, translated; Robert Gustamante; Mark Guber; male speaker; Connie Ford; Mary Ruth Gross; Mia Chow; Frederick Hobson; Gordon Mar; Wilma Newsom; Bruce Halister; Jane Mosco; George Williams; Chip Corkent; Kelly Dougan, Local 2; Debbie Harman; female speaker; Mr. Kramer.
3/1/06, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to March 8, 2006.
3/8/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: none. Continued to March 22, 2006.
3/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: none. Continued to March 29, 2006.

9. 060378 [Overview of the General Services Agency, Human Services Agency, and the Department of Public Health policy objectives for FY 2006-2007.] Supervisor Daly
Hearing to consider the overview of the General Services Agency, Human Services Agency, and the Department of Public Health policy objectives for FY 2006-2007.

3/21/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

10. 052012 [Public Education Enrichment Fund for FY 2006-2007] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution requesting the Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Supervisors consider selected revenue increases and expenditure reductions in order to fund the City's obligation of Proposition H funding to the Public Education Enrichment Fund for FY 2006-2007.

12/13/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

11. 060263 [Public Education Enrichment Fund] Supervisor Daly
Hearing to consider budget plans for the First Five Commission and the San Francisco Unified School District for the Public Education Enrichment Fund for FY 2006-2007.

2/28/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 03/06/06 - Referred to the Youth Commission for review and comment.

12. 060262 [Supplemental appropriation process and plan for allocating current year surplus] Supervisor Daly
Hearing to consider supplemental appropriation process and plan for allocating current year surplus of $137,310,000.

2/28/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
3/15/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Noelle Simmon, Mayor's Budget Office; Jeff Adachi, Public Defender; Dr. Katz, Director, Public Health; Margaret Brodkin, Children Youth and Their Families; Richard Heasley; Debbi Lerman; Jim Illig; Andrew Campbell; Ted McCloud; Mike Alexander; female speaker; Betty Chow; Benson Nadell; Meg Couch; Elizabeth Zerker; male speaker; Herb Levine; female speaker; Sue Carlile; John Melone; Mr. King, SF General; Jeff Manly; Mr. Giles; Nate Bacon; Robert Butamati; female speaker; Ron Smith; Lando Sadoval; William Wilson; Leslie Dubbin; Yuttum Digsigan; Darlene Zane; Barbara Basket; Reverand Cynthia Robinson; Pete Howes, SF Fire Dept.; Jean Fraser; Dewey Lebeter; Rene Osorio; Emalie Huriaus; Eric Quezada; female speaker; Bruce Livingston; William Clark; Rene Casonoff; Ms. Guiterez; Dr. Ernest Ring; Robert Clark; Ray Balberan; Joanne Smith; Jennifer Walsh; Bobby Bogan; female speaker; Arnld Levine; Anne Chan; Lawrence Nicholls; Cherylin Adams; Andrea O'Leary; female speaker; Janice McGildren; Ann Conroy; Lisa Amegas; Sally Meganson; female speaking; Wade Rose; male speaker; Jeanne Alexander; Mel Beattle; Cathy Russo; Vera Hale; Marie Joblin; Jack Davis; male speaker; Sharon Frenial, Police Dept; Steven Chester; Hoy Yee Chung; female
3/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Mr. Reidstrum, Controller's, Office; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Office; Monique Zmuda, Controller's Office; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Mr. Calbreth; Carl Kramer; Robert Busimante; Wilma Newsom; Jose Surante; Mr. Suranto (translated from Spanish); Daisy Anarcy; Margaret Beare; Tracy Gilberla; Dick Morton; Dolly Adams; Shirley Forehan; Eddy Coleman; Meg Couch; Fran Martin; Anne Seaman; Loura Barbara; Kelly Barbuck; 20. speakers: Wilman Newsom; Daisy Anarcy; Mr. Van Hike; Mr. Green; Randy Shaw; Don Gurelick; male speaker; male speaker; Eric Cassasa; Julie Leadbetter; Shelly Rether; male speaker; Norman Colbert; Andrea O'Leary; Luis Cortez (translated from Spanish); Joll Nunsberry; female speaker; Maria Rambos (translated from Spanish); Marcela (translated from Spanish); Maria (translated from Spanish); Anna (translated from Spanish); Edgar Garcia (translated from Spanish); female speaker; Jeff Adachi, Public Denfender; Isabel Wade; Magella (translated from Spanish); Eglesias; Ms. Carline; Larie Moore; Crystal Kimball; Nancy Conner; Brian Basinger; Ray Avaron; Ms. Davis; Debra Walker; Jeff Jones; Andrew Woods; Inged Engles; Karen Aims; Brent Oscas; Rob Balis; Crissy Keafer; Mark Vogal; Ben Stein; Beverly Epton; Beckey Musaski; Debbie

13. 060310 [To appropriate $4,629,087 of unappropriated general fund balance to support an hourly wage of $11.04 under the Minimum Compensation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2005-2006] Supervisors McGoldrick, Daly
Ordinance appropriating $4,629,087 of unappropriated general fund balance to support an hourly wage increase to $11.04 under the Minimum Compensation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.

(Fiscal impact.)

3/7/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 03/14/06 - Referred to the Youth Commission for review and comment.
3/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Wilman Newsom; Daisy Anarcy; Mr. Van Hike; Mr. Green; Randy Shaw; Don Gurelick; male speaker; male speaker; Eric Cassasa; Julie Leadbetter; Shelly Rether; male speaker; Norman Colbert; Andrea O'Leary; Luis Cortez (translated from Spanish); Joll Nunsberry; female speaker; Maria Rambos (translated from Spanish); Marcela (translated from Spanish); Maria (translated from Spanish); Anna (translated from Spanish); Edgar Garcia (translated from Spanish); female speaker; Jeff Adachi, Public Denfender; Isabel Wade; Magella (translated from Spanish); Eglesias; Ms. Carline; Larie Moore; Crystal Kimball; Nancy Conner; Brian Basinger; Ray Avaron; Ms. Davis; Debra Walker; Jeff Jones; Andrew Woods; Inged Engles; Karen Aims; Brent Oscas; Rob Balis; Crissy Keafer; Mark Vogal; Ben Stein; Beverly Epton; Beckey Musaski; Debbie Lama; Jessica Michell; Tonio; Dorcia Nun; Rick Elworth; Susan Swatzingberg; Ms. Malik; Richard McGary; David Glock; Jennifer Friedenbach; Peter Richards; Mr. Duffy; male speaker; Sherry Newin; Loretta Lynch; Helien Fried; Mr. Moralez; Pamela Woo; Kamala Harris, District Attorney, Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst.

14. 060246 [Appropriating $15,000,000 of General Fund balance to support street resurfacing projects for the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2005-06] Supervisors Elsbernd, Peskin, Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Ma
Ordinance appropriating $15,000,000 of General Fund balance to support street resurfacing projects for the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2005-06.

(Fiscal impact.)
(Supervisors Mirkarimi and Daly dissented in committee.)

2/28/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 03/02/06 - Per Controller's e-mail, Supervisors Ammiano, Alioto-Pier and Ma requested to be added as co-sponsors. 03/06/06 - Referred to the Small Business Commission for review and comment.
3/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Wilman Newsom; Daisy Anarcy; Mr. Van Hike; Mr. Green; Randy Shaw; Don Gurelick; male speaker; male speaker; Eric Cassasa; Julie Leadbetter; Shelly Rether; male speaker; Norman Colbert; Andrea O'Leary; Luis Cortez (translated from Spanish); Joll Nunsberry; female speaker; Maria Rambos (translated from Spanish); Marcela (translated from Spanish); Maria (translated from Spanish); Anna (translated from Spanish); Edgar Garcia (translated from Spanish); female speaker; Jeff Adachi, Public Denfender; Isabel Wade; Magella (translated from Spanish); Eglesias; Ms. Carline; Larie Moore; Crystal Kimball; Nancy Conner; Brian Basinger; Ray Avaron; Ms. Davis; Debra Walker; Jeff Jones; Andrew Woods; Inged Engles; Karen Aims; Brent Oscas; Rob Balis; Crissy Keafer; Mark Vogal; Ben Stein; Beverly Epton; Beckey Musaski; Debbie Lama; Jessica Michell; Tonio; Dorcia Nun; Rick Elworth; Susan Swatzingberg; Ms. Malik; Richard McGary; David Glock; Jennifer Friedenbach; Peter Richards; Mr. Duffy; male speaker; Sherry Newin; Loretta Lynch; Helien Fried; Mr. Moralez; Pamela Woo; Kamala Harris, District Attorney.

15. 060253 [Appropriating $10,415,682 capital project funding at the Recreation and Parks department for the funding of Phase I projects with significant forecasted shortfalls] Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma
Ordinance appropriating $10,415,682 of Unappropriated General Fund for the Recreation and Parks department to fund the following Phase I projects with significant forecasted shortfalls: Junipera Serra Playground and Clubhouse for $840,000, Lake Merced – Overlook and Trail for $145,860, Sunnyside Conservatory for $3,039,468, Rolph Playground & Clubhouse for $817,712, Kelloch – Velasco Park for $617,507, Visitacion Valley Greenway (Raceway) – Tioga Lot for $1,246,463, Joseph Lee Recreation Center $701,000 and Sava Pool for $3,007,672 for fiscal year 2005-06.

(Fiscal impact.)

2/28/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 03/06/056- Referred to the Youth Commission for review and comment.
3/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Wilman Newsom; Daisy Anarcy; Mr. Van Hike; Mr. Green; Randy Shaw; Don Gurelick; male speaker; male speaker; Eric Cassasa; Julie Leadbetter; Shelly Rether; male speaker; Norman Colbert; Andrea O'Leary; Luis Cortez (translated from Spanish); Joll Nunsberry; female speaker; Maria Rambos (translated from Spanish); Marcela (translated from Spanish); Maria (translated from Spanish); Anna (translated from Spanish); Edgar Garcia (translated from Spanish); female speaker; Jeff Adachi, Public Denfender; Isabel Wade; Magella (translated from Spanish); Eglesias; Ms. Carline; Larie Moore; Crystal Kimball; Nancy Conner; Brian Basinger; Ray Avaron; Ms. Davis; Debra Walker; Jeff Jones; Andrew Woods; Inged Engles; Karen Aims; Brent Oscas; Rob Balis; Crissy Keafer; Mark Vogal; Ben Stein; Beverly Epton; Beckey Musaski; Debbie Lama; Jessica Michell; Tonio; Dorcia Nun; Rick Elworth; Susan Swatzingberg; Ms. Malik; Richard McGary; David Glock; Jennifer Friedenbach; Peter Richards; Mr. Duffy; male speaker; Sherry Newin; Loretta Lynch; Helien Fried; Mr. Moralez; Pamela Woo; Kamala Harris, District Attorney.

16. 052020 [Appropriate $1,500,000 of funding from the General Fund Reserve to the Mayor's Office of Community Development to fund the Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants program] Supervisor Daly
To appropriate $1,500,000 of funding from the General Fund Reserve to the Mayor's Office of Community Development to fund the Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants project for Fiscal Year 2005-2006; and to establish criteria for the creation of the Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants project.

(Fiscal impact.)

12/13/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
3/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Wilman Newsom; Daisy Anarcy; Mr. Van Hike; Mr. Green; Randy Shaw; Don Gurelick; male speaker; male speaker; Eric Cassasa; Julie Leadbetter; Shelly Rether; male speaker; Norman Colbert; Andrea O'Leary; Luis Cortez (translated from Spanish); Joll Nunsberry; female speaker; Maria Rambos (translated from Spanish); Marcela (translated from Spanish); Maria (translated from Spanish); Anna (translated from Spanish); Edgar Garcia (translated from Spanish); female speaker; Jeff Adachi, Public Denfender; Isabel Wade; Magella (translated from Spanish); Eglesias; Ms. Carline; Larie Moore; Crystal Kimball; Nancy Conner; Brian Basinger; Ray Avaron; Ms. Davis; Debra Walker; Jeff Jones; Andrew Woods; Inged Engles; Karen Aims; Brent Oscas; Rob Balis; Crissy Keafer; Mark Vogal; Ben Stein; Beverly Epton; Beckey Musaski; Debbie Lama; Jessica Michell; Tonio; Dorcia Nun; Rick Elworth; Susan Swatzingberg; Ms. Malik; Richard McGary; David Glock; Jennifer Friedenbach; Peter Richards; Mr. Duffy; male speaker; Sherry Newin; Loretta Lynch; Helien Fried; Mr. Moralez; Pamela Woo; Kamala Harris, District Attorney.Continued to March 29, 2006.

17. 060251 [To appropriate funding at the Department of Human Services for family rental subsidies utilizing General Fund Reserves] Supervisors Daly, Mirkarimi
Ordinance appropriating $5,000,000 of General Fund for the Department of Human Services to fund Family Rental Subsidies for fiscal year 2005-06.

(Fiscal impact.)

2/28/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
3/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Wilman Newsom; Daisy Anarcy; Mr. Van Hike; Mr. Green; Randy Shaw; Don Gurelick; male speaker; male speaker; Eric Cassasa; Julie Leadbetter; Shelly Rether; male speaker; Norman Colbert; Andrea O'Leary; Luis Cortez (translated from Spanish); Joll Nunsberry; female speaker; Maria Rambos (translated from Spanish); Marcela (translated from Spanish); Maria (translated from Spanish); Anna (translated from Spanish); Edgar Garcia (translated from Spanish); female speaker; Jeff Adachi, Public Denfender; Isabel Wade; Magella (translated from Spanish); Eglesias; Ms. Carline; Larie Moore; Crystal Kimball; Nancy Conner; Brian Basinger; Ray Avaron; Ms. Davis; Debra Walker; Jeff Jones; Andrew Woods; Inged Engles; Karen Aims; Brent Oscas; Rob Balis; Crissy Keafer; Mark Vogal; Ben Stein; Beverly Epton; Beckey Musaski; Debbie Lama; Jessica Michell; Tonio; Dorcia Nun; Rick Elworth; Susan Swatzingberg; Ms. Malik; Richard McGary; David Glock; Jennifer Friedenbach; Peter Richards; Mr. Duffy; male speaker; Sherry Newin; Loretta Lynch; Helien Fried; Mr. Moralez; Pamela Woo; Kamala Harris, District Attorney.

18. 060311 [Appropriating $20,000,000 of General Fund balance for Affordable Housing Projects, Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants, and Rental Subsidies for Fiscal Year 2005-06] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance appropriating $20,000,000 of General Fund balance for Fiscal Year 2005-06, including $18,000,000 to the Mayor's Office of Housing for the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable family housing, housing for seniors and persons with disabilities, and housing for persons who are currently homeless or who are at risk of being homeless; $1,000,000 to the Mayor's Office of Housing to fund the Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants project and to establish criteria for the creation of the Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants project; and $1,000,000 for the Human Services Agency to fund Family Rental Subsidies for Fiscal Year 2005-06.

(Fiscal impact.)

3/7/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
3/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Wilman Newsom; Daisy Anarcy; Mr. Van Hike; Mr. Green; Randy Shaw; Don Gurelick; male speaker; male speaker; Eric Cassasa; Julie Leadbetter; Shelly Rether; male speaker; Norman Colbert; Andrea O'Leary; Luis Cortez (translated from Spanish); Joll Nunsberry; female speaker; Maria Rambos (translated from Spanish); Marcela (translated from Spanish); Maria (translated from Spanish); Anna (translated from Spanish); Edgar Garcia (translated from Spanish); female speaker; Jeff Adachi, Public Denfender; Isabel Wade; Magella (translated from Spanish); Eglesias; Ms. Carline; Larie Moore; Crystal Kimball; Nancy Conner; Brian Basinger; Ray Avaron; Ms. Davis; Debra Walker; Jeff Jones; Andrew Woods; Inged Engles; Karen Aims; Brent Oscas; Rob Balis; Crissy Keafer; Mark Vogal; Ben Stein; Beverly Epton; Beckey Musaski; Debbie Lama; Jessica Michell; Tonio; Dorcia Nun; Rick Elworth; Susan Swatzingberg; Ms. Malik; Richard McGary; David Glock; Jennifer Friedenbach; Peter Richards; Mr. Duffy; male speaker; Sherry Newin; Loretta Lynch; Helien Fried; Mr. Moralez; Pamela Woo; Kamala Harris, District Attorney.

19. 060410 [Appropriating $1,755,000 in funding for Primary Care capital projects for FY 2005-06]
Ordinance appropriating $1,755,000 in revenues, including $1,035,000 in unappropriated General Fund Balance, and $720,000 in Primary Care surplus and appropriating $1,755,000 for capital projects at Primary Care clinics for the Public Health Department for Fiscal Year 2005-06.

Fiscal Impact

3/22/06, DIVIDED. Divided from File No. 060165.
3/22/06, CONTINUED AS DIVIDED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Wilman Newsom; Daisy Anarcy; Mr. Van Hike; Mr. Green; Randy Shaw; Don Gurelick; male speaker; male speaker; Eric Cassasa; Julie Leadbetter; Shelly Rether; male speaker; Norman Colbert; Andrea O'Leary; Luis Cortez (translated from Spanish); Joll Nunsberry; female speaker; Maria Rambos (translated from Spanish); Marcela (translated from Spanish); Maria (translated from Spanish); Anna (translated from Spanish); Edgar Garcia (translated from Spanish); female speaker; Jeff Adachi, Public Denfender; Isabel Wade; Magella (translated from Spanish); Eglesias; Ms. Carline; Larie Moore; Crystal Kimball; Nancy Conner; Brian Basinger; Ray Avaron; Ms. Davis; Debra Walker; Jeff Jones; Andrew Woods; Inged Engles; Karen Aims; Brent Oscas; Rob Balis; Crissy Keafer; Mark Vogal; Ben Stein; Beverly Epton; Beckey Musaski; Debbie Lama; Jessica Michell; Tonio; Dorcia Nun; Rick Elworth; Susan Swatzingberg; Ms. Malik; Richard McGary; David Glock; Jennifer Friedenbach; Peter Richards; Mr. Duffy; male speaker; Sherry Newin; Loretta Lynch; Helien Fried; Mr. Moralez; Pamela Woo; Kamala Harris, District Attorney.

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.

20. 060077 [Adding a $1.00 fuel surcharge to taxi fares and eliminating the cap on taxicab gate fees] Supervisor Ma
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 1135 and 1137 to add a $1.00 fuel surcharge to the $2.85 taxi rate of fare for the first fifth of a mile, the surcharge to expire on November 1, 2008 unless renewed, and by repealing Section 1135.1 and further amending Section 1137 to eliminate the cap on taxi gate fees; fuel surcharge to supersede existing procedures for review of taxi rates of fare for 2006.

1/24/06, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 2/23/2006. 01/31/06 - Referred to Taxi Commission and Small Business Commission. Referred Planning for environmental review. 02/03/06 - Response received from Planning, exempt from CEQA, non-physical exemption.
3/14/06, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Ma submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.
3/14/06, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 4/13/2006. 03/28/06 - Referred to the taxi Commissionand the Small Business Commission.

21. 060347 [Transbay Redevelopment Project -Tax Increment Allocation and Sales Proceeds Pledge Agreement and an Option Agreement] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance approving a Tax Increment Allocation and Sales Proceeds Pledge Agreement and an Option Agreement for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area between the City and County of San Francisco, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; authorizing other steps to implement the Transbay Redevelopment Plan; and adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law, including findings pursuant to Sections 33445 and 33679.

(Fiscal impact.)

3/14/06, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 4/13/2006. 4/14/06 - Ad placed in the SF Examiner on 4/18/06 and 4/26/06 for the May 2, 2006 Board of Supervisors Meeting on this item. 4/18/06 -Notice of public hearing on May 2, 2006 posted.

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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