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City and County of San Francisco

June 28, 2006

City and County of San Francisco

Budget and Finance Committee

Legislative Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Room 250

seal of the city and county of sf

Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
10:00 AM
Rescheduled Meeting

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

Clerk: Victor Young

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.

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 June 28, 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. 060581 [Budget Hearing and Review, FY 2006-07]
Hearing to consider the Annual Budget for Adult Probation, Trial Courts, District Attorney, Public Defender, Juvenile Probation, Emergency Communications, Fire, Police, Sheriff, Building Inspection, Planning, Ethics Commission, Environment, Redevelopment Agency, Treasure Island Development Authority, and Taxi Commission for fiscal year 2006-2007. (Clerk of the Board)
4/25/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
6/21/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Art Faro, Acting Director, Adult Probation; Luke Clik, Budget Analyst's Office; Park Li, Trial Courts; Kamala Harris, District Attorney; Jeff Adachi, Public Defender; female speaker; Bill Siferman, Chief Probation Officer, Juvenile Probation; Pamela Katz, Acting Director; Emergency Communications; Deputy Chief, Fire Dept.; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Karen Wood; Gideon Kramer; Lyn Jacklevich; Marsh Larksburg; Joe Lin; Edith Schaffer; Susie Lofton; Debra Valdius; Ed Vasgerdsian; male speaker; Nancy Wuerfel; David Campos, Police Commission; Carla Wilson; Mr. Curts; male speaker; Alex Tune; Ted Newman; Christian Art; Barbara Underberg; Joanne Hayes-While, Fire Chief; Heidi Machen, Taxi Commission; Heather Fong, Chief of Police; Commissioner Theresa Sparks, Police Commission; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Commissioner Joe Veronese, Police Commission; Michael Hennessey, Sheriff; Amy Lee, Director, Building Inspection; Dean Macris, Director of Planning; Kathern Rushburn, Budget Analyst's Office; John St. Croix, Ethics Commission; Jared Blumenfeld, Environment Commission; Marcia Rosen, Director, Redevelopment Agency; Joanne Saki, Acting Director, Treasure
The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of the FY 2006-2007 Annual Budget was provided during the week of June 19, 2006 and completed on June 22, 2006.

2. 060728 [Public Employment, Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Mayor
Consolidated Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2007, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor.

Fiscal Impact.


(Charter Section 9.100 provides the Board shall not adopt the Budget eariler than July 15, 2006 nor later than August 1, 2006.)
6/6/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
6/19/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Todd Rydstrom, Controller's Office; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Phil Teng, Assessor/Recorder; Jose Cisneros, Treasurer/Tax Collector; Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board; Sue Wong, Mayor's Office; Dennis Herrera, City Attorney; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Kate Favetti, Civil Service Commission; Phil Ginsburg, Human Resources; Steve Kawa, Mayor's Chief of Staff; male, speaker; Jesse Blout, Economic and Workforce Development; John Arntz, Director of Elections; Mr. Clark, Project 311; Wai Ching Kwan, Chinese Rec Center; Jazzie Collins; April Veneracion; Chris Durazo; Jason Ortega; Angelica Cabande; Richard Rothman; Robert Hanlin; Keith Kanamuca; Bruce Allison; Fathina Holmes; Criss Romero, Local 21; Sin Yee Poon, Local 790; Ariel Braunstein; Alfredo Pedroza; Maria Guillen; Anthony Sacco; female speaker; Colleen Flynn; Arnold Townsend; Mary Tein Keu; female speaker; Dan Weaver; Carole Schurch; Audrey Leong; Agia Conn; David Pilpel; Yomi Agunbiade, General Manager, Recreations and Parks Dept; Miss Campbell, Budget Analyst's Office; Ed Lee, City Administrator; Ben Rosenfeld, City Administrator's
6/21/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Art Faro, Acting Director, Adult Probation; Luke Clik, Budget Analyst's Office; Park Li, Trial Courts; Kamala Harris, District Attorney; Jeff Adachi, Public Defender; female speaker; Bill Siferman, Chief Probation Officer, Juvenile Probation; Pamela Katz, Acting Director; Emergency Communications; Deputy Chief, Fire Dept.; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Karen Wood; Gideon Kramer; Lyn Jacklevich; Marsh Larksburg; Joe Lin; Edith Schaffer; Susie Lofton; Debra Valdius; Ed Vasgerdsian; male speaker; Nancy Wuerfel; David Campos, Police Commission; Carla Wilson; Mr. Curts; male speaker; Alex Tune; Ted Newman; Christian Art; Barbara Underberg; Joanne Hayes-While, Fire Chief; Heidi Machen, Taxi Commission; Heather Fong, Chief of Police; Commissioner Theresa Sparks, Police Commission; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Commissioner Joe Veronese, Police Commission; Michael Hennessey, Sheriff; Amy Lee, Director, Building Inspection; Dean Macris, Director of Planning; Kathern Rushburn, Budget Analyst's Office; John St. Croix, Ethics Commission; Jared Blumenfeld, Environment Commission; Marcia Rosen, Director, Redevelopment Agency; Joanne Saki, Acting Director, Treasure
6/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Laura Puma, First Five Commission; Margaret Brodkin, Children, Youth and Family; female speaker; Stacy Flacmaker; Marcia Bell, Law Library; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Karen Roye, Director, Child Support Services; Trent Rhoer, Director, Human Services Agency; Anne Hinton, Director, Aging and Adult Services; Virginia Harmon, Humans Rights Commission; Nat Katola, SFUSD, County Education Office; Emily Murase, Director, Status of Woman; Dr. Mitch Katz, Director, Public Health; Greg Sass, Chief Financial Officer, Public Health; Emily Sano, Director, Asian Art Museum; John Buchanan, Deputy Director; Fine Arts Museum; Richard Newirth, Director, Arts Commission; Chris Andrews, Academy of Sciences; Luis Herrera, Chief Librarian; Elizabeth Murray, Managing Director; War Memorial; Ben Graft; Jessie Hunkfen; Beverley; Ms. Cros; Lana Wong; Crhistine; Teresa; Becky Asaki; Patricia; Roberta Toomer; Johnathan; Steve Fields; Jim Sullivan; Elanea Coterez; Melda Chalvez; Jane Raffmann; Dan Weaver; John Wheats; Michell; Mary Howl; Lorenzo Ortiz; Eric Casala; Charles Davis; Wayne Garnet; Brian Wilson; Wilson Evett; Jackie Jones; Alise Albert; Barry Shiff; Mr. Lebeter; Enrique; Dr. Valerie; Ken Mays;
6/26/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speaker: Christine Martin, Budget Analyst's Office; Phil Teng, Assessor/Recorder; Jose Cisneros, Treasurer/Tax Collector; Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board; Dennis Herrera, City Attorney; Ed Harrington, Controller; Kate Favetti, Civil Service Commsion; Phil Ginsberg, Director, Human Resources; Steve Kawa, Mayor's Chief of Staff; Jesse Blout, Economic and Workforce Development; John Arntz, Director of Elections Clift Robinson, Budget Analyst's Office; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Yomi Agunbiade, General Manager, Recreation and Parks; Sue Mok, Mayor's Office; Katie Percusiane, Recreation and Park; Mr. Swartz, Deputy City Attorney; Ms. Campell, Budget Analyst's Office; Ed Lee, City Administrator; Dr. Fred Abadi, Director Public Works; Chris Vien, Director, DTIS. Continued to June 28, 2006.
The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of this item was provided during the week of June 19, 2006 and completed on June 22, 2006.

3. 060729 [Government Funding, Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Mayor
Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.

Fiscal Impact.

(Charter Section 9.100 provides the Board shall not adopt the Budget eariler than July 15, 2006 nor later than August 1, 2006.)
6/6/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
6/19/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Todd Rydstrom, Controller's Office; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Phil Teng, Assessor/Recorder; Jose Cisneros, Treasurer/Tax Collector; Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board; Sue Wong, Mayor's Office; Dennis Herrera, City Attorney; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Kate Favetti, Civil Service Commission; Phil Ginsburg, Human Resources; Steve Kawa, Mayor's Chief of Staff; male, speaker; Jesse Blout, Economic and Workforce Development; John Arntz, Director of Elections; Mr. Clark, Project 311; Wai Ching Kwan, Chinese Rec Center; Jazzie Collins; April Veneracion; Chris Durazo; Jason Ortega; Angelica Cabande; Richard Rothman; Robert Hanlin; Keith Kanamuca; Bruce Allison; Fathina Holmes; Criss Romero, Local 21; Sin Yee Poon, Local 790; Ariel Braunstein; Alfredo Pedroza; Maria Guillen; Anthony Sacco; female speaker; Colleen Flynn; Arnold Townsend; Mary Tein Keu; female speaker; Dan Weaver; Carole Schurch; Audrey Leong; Agia Conn; David Pilpel; Yomi Agunbiade, General Manager, Recreations and Parks Dept; Miss Campbell, Budget Analyst's Office; Ed Lee, City Administrator; Ben Rosenfeld, City Administrator's
6/21/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Art Faro, Acting Director, Adult Probation; Luke Clik, Budget Analyst's Office; Park Li, Trial Courts; Kamala Harris, District Attorney; Jeff Adachi, Public Defender; female speaker; Bill Siferman, Chief Probation Officer, Juvenile Probation; Pamela Katz, Acting Director; Emergency Communications; Deputy Chief, Fire Dept.; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Karen Wood; Gideon Kramer; Lyn Jacklevich; Marsh Larksburg; Joe Lin; Edith Schaffer; Susie Lofton; Debra Valdius; Ed Vasgerdsian; male speaker; Nancy Wuerfel; David Campos, Police Commission; Carla Wilson; Mr. Curts; male speaker; Alex Tune; Ted Newman; Christian Art; Barbara Underberg; Joanne Hayes-While, Fire Chief; Heidi Machen, Taxi Commission; Heather Fong, Chief of Police; Commissioner Theresa Sparks, Police Commission; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Commissioner Joe Veronese, Police Commission; Michael Hennessey, Sheriff; Amy Lee, Director, Building Inspection; Dean Macris, Director of Planning; Kathern Rushburn, Budget Analyst's Office; John St. Croix, Ethics Commission; Jared Blumenfeld, Environment Commission; Marcia Rosen, Director, Redevelopment Agency; Joanne Saki, Acting Director, Treasure
6/22/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Laura Puma, First Five Commission; Margaret Brodkin, Children, Youth and Family; female speaker; Stacy Flacmaker; Marcia Bell, Law Library; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Karen Roye, Director, Child Support Services; Trent Rhoer, Director, Human Services Agency; Anne Hinton, Director, Aging and Adult Services; Virginia Harmon, Humans Rights Commission; Nat Katola, SFUSD, County Education Office; Emily Murase, Director, Status of Woman; Dr. Mitch Katz, Director, Public Health; Greg Sass, Chief Financial Officer, Public Health; Emily Sano, Director, Asian Art Museum; John Buchanan, Deputy Director; Fine Arts Museum; Richard Newirth, Director, Arts Commission; Chris Andrews, Academy of Sciences; Luis Herrera, Chief Librarian; Elizabeth Murray, Managing Director; War Memorial; Ben Graft; Jessie Hunkfen; Beverley; Ms. Cros; Lana Wong; Crhistine; Teresa; Becky Asaki; Patricia; Roberta Toomer; Johnathan; Steve Fields; Jim Sullivan; Elanea Coterez; Melda Chalvez; Jane Raffmann; Dan Weaver; John Wheats; Michell; Mary Howl; Lorenzo Ortiz; Eric Casala; Charles Davis; Wayne Garnet; Brian Wilson; Wilson Evett; Jackie Jones; Alise Albert; Barry Shiff; Mr. Lebeter; Enrique; Dr. Valerie; Ken Mays;
6/26/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speaker: Christine Martin, Budget Analyst's Office; Phil Teng, Assessor/Recorder; Jose Cisneros, Treasurer/Tax Collector; Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board; Dennis Herrera, City Attorney; Ed Harrington, Controller; Kate Favetti, Civil Service Commsion; Phil Ginsberg, Director, Human Resources; Steve Kawa, Mayor's Chief of Staff; Jesse Blout, Economic and Workforce Development; John Arntz, Director of Elections Clift Robinson, Budget Analyst's Office; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Yomi Agunbiade, General Manager, Recreation and Parks; Sue Mok, Mayor's Office; Katie Percusiane, Recreation and Park; Mr. Swartz, Deputy City Attorney; Ms. Campell, Budget Analyst's Office; Ed Lee, City Administrator; Dr. Fred Abadi, Director Public Works; Chris Vien, Director, DTIS. Continued to June 28, 2006.
The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of this item was provided during the week of June 19, 2006 and completed on June 22, 2006.

4. 060650 [Amendment to Lease for Space at 11 Grove Street] Mayor
Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to enter into a third lease amendment for space at 11 Grove Street.
5/9/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
6/7/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee Speakers: David Osman, Dept. of the Environment; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Nancy Wuerful; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney. Continued to June 14, 2006.
6/14/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: David Osman, Dept. of the Environment; Ben Rosenfeld, City Administrator's Office; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Jim Haas; Debra Walker; Nancy Wuerful. Continued to June 28, 2006.

5. 060894 [Proposition J Contract/Certification of Contracted-Out Services For Youth Services Program] Mayor
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that services previously approved under Proposition J can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: youth programs (Juvenile Probation).

(Fiscal impact.)
6/20/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Department requests this matter be calendar for June 28, 2006 meeting.

6. 060738 [Treasure Island Development Authority Budget] Mayor
Resolution approving the Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2006-2007.

Fiscal Impact.
6/1/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
6/21/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Art Faro, Acting Director, Adult Probation; Luke Clik, Budget Analyst's Office; Park Li, Trial Courts; Kamala Harris, District Attorney; Jeff Adachi, Public Defender; female speaker; Bill Siferman, Chief Probation Officer, Juvenile Probation; Pamela Katz, Acting Director; Emergency Communications; Deputy Chief, Fire Dept.; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Karen Wood; Gideon Kramer; Lyn Jacklevich; Marsh Larksburg; Joe Lin; Edith Schaffer; Susie Lofton; Debra Valdius; Ed Vasgerdsian; male speaker; Nancy Wuerfel; David Campos, Police Commission; Carla Wilson; Mr. Curts; male speaker; Alex Tune; Ted Newman; Christian Art; Barbara Underberg; Joanne Hayes-While, Fire Chief; Heidi Machen, Taxi Commission; Heather Fong, Chief of Police; Commissioner Theresa Sparks, Police Commission; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Commissioner Joe Veronese, Police Commission; Michael Hennessey, Sheriff; Amy Lee, Director, Building Inspection; Dean Macris, Director of Planning; Kathern Rushburn, Budget Analyst's Office; John St. Croix, Ethics Commission; Jared Blumenfeld, Environment Commission; Marcia Rosen, Director, Redevelopment Agency; Joanne Saki, Acting Director, Treasure
The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of this item was provided and completed on June 21, 2006.

7. 060739 [Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds] Mayor
Resolution approving the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2006-2007; approving the Issuance by the Agency of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $146,850,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of Redevelopment activities as described in such approved Budget for fiscal year 2006-2007.

Fiscal Impact.
6/1/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
6/21/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Art Faro, Acting Director, Adult Probation; Luke Clik, Budget Analyst's Office; Park Li, Trial Courts; Kamala Harris, District Attorney; Jeff Adachi, Public Defender; female speaker; Bill Siferman, Chief Probation Officer, Juvenile Probation; Pamela Katz, Acting Director; Emergency Communications; Deputy Chief, Fire Dept.; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Karen Wood; Gideon Kramer; Lyn Jacklevich; Marsh Larksburg; Joe Lin; Edith Schaffer; Susie Lofton; Debra Valdius; Ed Vasgerdsian; male speaker; Nancy Wuerfel; David Campos, Police Commission; Carla Wilson; Mr. Curts; male speaker; Alex Tune; Ted Newman; Christian Art; Barbara Underberg; Joanne Hayes-While, Fire Chief; Heidi Machen, Taxi Commission; Heather Fong, Chief of Police; Commissioner Theresa Sparks, Police Commission; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Commissioner Joe Veronese, Police Commission; Michael Hennessey, Sheriff; Amy Lee, Director, Building Inspection; Dean Macris, Director of Planning; Kathern Rushburn, Budget Analyst's Office; John St. Croix, Ethics Commission; Jared Blumenfeld, Environment Commission; Marcia Rosen, Director, Redevelopment Agency; Joanne Saki, Acting Director, Treasure
The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of this item was provided and completed on June 21, 2006.

8. 060697 [Fee Adjustments for Planning Department Services] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 31.22 and 31.23 to adjust fees for Planning Department services; and making environmental findings.
5/23/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 5/25/06 - Referred to Planning for dermination of environmental impact and review. Referred to the Small Business Commission. 06/01/06 - Response received from Planning. Exempt from CEQA. 06/14/06 - Response received from Planning, Planning Commission recommended the proposed ordinance with amendments. 06/20/06 - Response received from the Small Business Commission.

9. 060699 [Fee Adjustments for Planning Department Services] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Article 3.5 to adjust fees for Planning Department services; and making environmental findings.
5/23/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 5/25/06 - Referred to Planning for dermination of environmental impact and Planning Commission review. Referred to the Small Business Commission. 06/01/06 - Response received from Planning. Exempt from CEQA. 06/14/06 - Response received from Planning, Planning Commission recommended the proposed ordinance with amendments. 06/20/06 - Response received from the Small Business Commission.

10. 060780 [Amending Subsections of Section 106 of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for services and permits] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending Sections 106.8, 106.8.2, 106.12, Table 106-A and Table 106-C of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for Fire Department services and permits, to become operative on its effective date or on July 1, 2006, Whichever is later.
6/1/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 06/09/06 - Referred to Planning for determination of environmental impact. 06/15/06 - Response received from Planning, Exempt from CEQA. 06/16/06 - Referred to the Small Business Commission for review and comment.

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.

Meeting Procedures
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