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City and County of San Francisco

September 23, 2009

City and County of San Francisco
Budget and Finance Committee

City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250

Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
11:00 AM
Regular Meeting

Members: John Avalos, Ross Mirkarimi, Carmen Chu

Clerk: Gail Johnson (415) 554-4445

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. 091010 [Department of Children, Youth, and their Families' Children's Services Allocation Plan FY 2010-2013] Supervisor Avalos
Hearing on Department of Children, Youth, and their Families' Children's Services Allocation Plan for FY's 2010-2013 "Raising San Franciscans Together."

8/11/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
9/16/09, CONTINUED. Speakers: None. Continued to September 23, 2009, meeting.

2. 091120 [2008 Community Needs Assessment and 2010-2013 Children's Services Allocation Plan] Mayor
Resolution approving the Children's Services Allocation Plan for the Children's Fund in accordance with Section 16.108 of the San Francisco Charter.

9/22/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Pending introduction at the Board of Supervisors' meeting of September 22, 2009.

3. 090939 [Adoption of Local Goals and Policies for Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts] Supervisor Mar
Resolution adopting local goals and policies for Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts.

7/21/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

4. 090938 [San Francisco Special Tax Financing Law] Supervisor Mar
Ordinance to amend the San Francisco Administrative Code Special Tax Financing Law, constituting Article 43.10, to authorize water conservation and water pollution control equipment and improvements as facilities eligible for funding through the formation of special tax districts, the imposition of special taxes, and the issuance of bonds secured by special tax funds and related technical amendments.

7/21/09, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 8/20/2009.

5. 091114 [Hunters Point Shipyard Cooperative Agreement for Fire and Medical Services] Mayor, Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to enter a five-year Cooperative Agreement with the United States Navy to provide fire and emergency medical services to portions of the Hunters Point Shipyard remaining under federal ownership, and to accept and expend funds provided to the Fire Department by the Navy as reimbursement for services provided under that Agreement.

9/15/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

6. 091007 [Airport Concession Lease]
Resolution approving the Terminal 3 Concourse Specialty Store Lease to Air Sun, a joint venture between Sunglass Hut Trading, LLC and Corliss Stone-Littles, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)

8/10/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

7. 090908 [Approving Advanced Train Control System Improvement Services and Equipment Purchases] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution approving Municipal Transportation Agency Contract No. 1226, Advanced Train Control System Improvement Services and Equipment Purchases, with Thales Transport & Security, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for a term not to exceed five years with an option to extend the term an additional three years.

(Fiscal Impact.)

7/14/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

8. 090992 [Recreation and Park - Farmers' Market Fees - $475 per market location for six months] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Ordinance amending San Francisco Park Code Section 7.21 to establish farmers' market fees at $475 per market location for six months of operation.

8/4/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

9. 091055 [Adopting findings related to San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) Pulgas Balancing Reservoir Structural Rehabilitation and Roof Replacement
Resolution adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA Guidelines and San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 31, including the adoption of mitigation monitoring and reporting program related to the funding of the Pulgas Balancing Reservoir Structural Rehabilitation and Roof Replacement Project, and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to notify the Controller of this action. (Public Utilities Commission)

8/19/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

10. 090082 [Budget Updates] Supervisor Avalos
Hearing to consider budget updates from the Mayor's Budget Office, the Controller's Office, and various City Departments.

1/27/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
2/4/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee: Greg Wagner, Mayor's Budget; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Robert Haaland; Walter; Frankie Barris; Jennifer Friedenback; Ms. Alexander; Peter Mazack; Alexandra Goldman; Michael Tom; Yolanda; Winchell Hillard. Continued to February 11, 2009.
2/11/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speaker: Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller. Continued to February 18, 2009.
2/18/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Tom Owen, Deputy City Attorney; James Chionsini, Health Care Action Team; Dr. Phelan; Vickie Westlund; C. W. Johnson; Walter. Continued to March 4, 2009.
3/4/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; John Bardis; Jazzie Collins, South of Market Community Action Network. Continued to March 11, 2009.
3/11/09, CONTINUED. Speakers: None. Continued to March 18, 2009.
3/18/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller. Continued to March 25, 2009.
3/25/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Kyri McClellan, Office of Economic and Work Force Development; Dr. Mitchell Katz, Director of Heath; Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; Bruce Allison, Poor Magazine; Jonathan Vernick, Baker Place; Jennifer Friedenbach, Coalition on Homelessness; Gail Gilman; Debbie Lerman, San Francisco Human Services Network; Jazzie Collins, South of Market Community Action Network; Julie Ledbetter; Trent Rhorer, Executive Director, Human Services Agency; Ann Hinton, Human Services Agency; Evan; Robert Haaland, SEIU, Local 721; Kamilla Sadykhova; Margaret Beren; James Chionsini, Planning for Elders; Mesa Lawrence, Tenderloin Health; Joseph Mitchell; Mr. Gilman, Gray Panthers; Chester, APIFRN; Winnie DeBrasy; Lindsay Harkinson, Shelter Client Advocate; Seth Katzman, Conord House; John St. Peter; Cameron McHenry, Supportive Housing Employment Collaborative (SHEC); Robin Bennett, Supportive Housing Employment Collaborative; Alvin Johnson, SHEC; Jay; Michael, Tenderloin Resource Center; Michael Lyon, Coalition to Save Public Health; Lam Won; Kay Walker, SEIU; Dosa; Jonathan Dyer, Axis of Love; Teresita Gatan, SEIU, Local 1021; Marie Javlon, Community Living Campaign; Ann Ling, SEIU; Connie Rebecca, St. Anthony Foundation; Victoria
4/8/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Gigi Whitley, Mayor's Budget Office; Ben Rosenfield, Controller. Continued to April 15, 2009.
4/15/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Gabriel Cabrera, Office of the Legislative Analyst; Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director. Continued to April 22, 2009.
4/22/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Greg Wagner; Kiri McClelland, Office of Economic Development; Doug Shoemaker, Mayor's Office of Housing; Michael Lyon, Gray Panthers; Victor Gresser; Connie Ford. Continued to April 29, 2009.
4/29/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Speakers: None.
5/6/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; Ben Rosenfield, Controller; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller. Continued to May 13, 2009.
5/13/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: David Pilpel; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller.
6/10/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; Ben Rosenfield, Controller; Robert Haaland, SEIU, Local 1021; Marie Harrison; Brenada; Mr. Franklin, SEIU, Local 1021, President, Recreation and Park Chapter; Michael Tom; Walter Paulsen; Ted Pinchley; Male Speaker; Sean Brook; Erin Johnson; Rafael; Harvey Milk Club; Male Speaker; Mr. Aguirre; Liz.
8/5/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Trent Rhorer, Director, Human Services Agency; Female Speaker, Department of Public Health; Francisco Da Costa; Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director.
8/12/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speaker: Greg Wagner, Mayor's Office.
9/16/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Gregg Sass, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Public Health; Phil Arnold, Deputy Director for Finance and Administration, Human Services Agency; Greg Wagner, Mayor's Budget Office. Continued to September 23, 2009, meeting.

11. 081324 [Monthly Overtime Report] Supervisor Mar
Hearing on Monthly Overtime Report (Administrative Code Section 18.13-1), discussing the five City departments using the most overtime in the preceding month.

10/21/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
10/29/08, TRANSFERRED to Budget and Finance Committee.
11/5/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Steve Minor, Human Resource; Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; Jan Dempsey, Sheriff's Office; Deputy Chief Gary Mantizoni, Fire Dept.; Kenneth McDonald, MTA; Ken Bukousky, Police Dept.;Officer Kevin Patrick, Police Dept.; Greg Sass, Public Health.
12/3/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Jan Dempsey; Deputy Sheriff; Deputy Chief Gary Mantizoni, Fire Dept.; Kenneth McDonald, MTA; Ken Bukousky, Police Dept.; Greg Sass, Public Health.
1/21/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Steve Moner, Compensation Manager; Greg Wagner, Mayor's Budget Office; Jan Dempsey, Undersheriff; Ken Bukousky, CFO, Police Dept.; Deputy Chief Kevin Hashman, Police Dept.; Deputy Chief Gary Mantizoni, Fire Dept.; Kenneth McDonald, MTA; Sue Krin, Public Health.
3/4/09, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Jean Mariani, Sheriff's Department; Ken Bukowski, Chief Financial Officer, Police Department; Deputy Chief Gary Massetani, Fire Department; Captain Cashman, Deputy Chief, Field Operations, Police Department; Kenneth McDonald, Chief Operating Officer, Municipal Transportation Agency; Greg Saas, Department of Public Health. Continued to April 1, 2009.
4/1/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Deputy Chief Gary Massetani, Fire Department; Joanne Hayes-White, Chief, Fire Department; Peg Stevenson, Controller's Office; Nani Coloretti, Mayor's Budget Director; John Hanley, Firefighters Union, Local 798; Ken Bukowski, Chief Financial Officer, Police Department; Heather Fong, Chief of Police; Tom Owen, Deputy City 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.

  091113 [Seismic strengthening of soft-story, wood-frame buildings] Mayor
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.

9/15/09, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 10/15/2009.

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/bos_meetings
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.


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 by mail 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 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 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 252-3100; fax (415) 252-3112; web site www.sfgov.org/ethics
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