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City and County of San Francisco

August 10, 2009

City and County of San Francisco

City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

MEETING MINUTES
Monday, August 10, 2009
10:30 AM
City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250
Regular Meeting


City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

Members: Bevan Dufty, Chris Daly, Sean Elsbernd

Clerk: Victor Young (415) 554-7723

Members Present: Bevan Dufty, Chris Daly, Sean Elsbernd, Michela Alioto-Pier, David Chiu.
Members Excused: None.
Members Absent: None.

MEETING CONVENED
The meeting convened at 10:30 a.m.

President Chiu appointed Supervisor Alioto-Pier to the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee for the meeting of August 10, 2009. (File No. 090926)

President Chiu appointed himself to the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee for the meeting of August 10, 2009. (File Nos. 080323 and 080324)

REGULAR AGENDA

090888 [Calling on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to calm traffic on Addison Street] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution calling on the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to install speed humps or speed cushions on Addison Street.
7/7/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: Mike Salsbury, SFMTA; Sgt. Lisa Springer, Police Dept.; Ms. Sankall; Female Speaker; Supervisor Alioto-Pier.
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION by the following vote:
Ayes: 2 - Dufty, Elsbernd
Absent: 1 - Daly

090940 [Jewish Home of San Francisco Psychiatric Facilities - Designation Agreement] Mayor, Supervisor Dufty
Resolution designating Jewish Home of San Francisco as an Evaluation and Treatment Facility for individuals 75 years and older; and authorizing the Director for Community Behaviorial Health Services to enter into a Designation Agreement with said facility.
7/21/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: Male Speaker, Community Behavioral Health Services; Francisco Da Costa.
RECOMMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Dufty, Daly, Elsbernd

090932 [Accept and Expend Grant - HIV Testing and Counseling in STD Clinics - $122,160] Supervisor Campos
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant from the University of Miami in the amount of $122,160 to perform a randomized clinical trial comparing the relative efficacy and cost-effectiveness of two HIV testing strategies; for the period of September 30, 2009, through September 29, 2011.
7/21/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: None.
RECOMMENDED.. by the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Dufty, Daly, Elsbernd

090634 [Accept and Expend Federal Grant - Airport Commission - $203,000] Supervisor Elsbernd
Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to retroactively accept and expend funding in a total amount of $203,000 from the Transportation Security Administration ("TSA") for the Airport K-9 Explosives Detection Team Program.
5/19/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee.
8/5/09, TRANSFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: Cathy Wagner, SF Airport.
RECOMMENDED.. by the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Dufty, Daly, Elsbernd

090635 [Accept and Expend Federal Grant - Airport Commission - $350,500] Supervisor Elsbernd
Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to retroactively accept and expend funding in a total amount of $350,500 from the Transportation Security Administration ("TSA") for the Airport K-9 Explosives Detection Team Program.
5/19/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee.
8/5/09, TRANSFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: Cathy Wagner, SF Airport.
RECOMMENDED.. by the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Dufty, Daly, Elsbernd

090927 [San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency safety procedures] Supervisor Dufty
Hearing on the safety procedures of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in light of the serious accident that occurred at the West Portal Station on Saturday, July 18, 2009. MUNI will be asked to detail its safety strategies and procedures that are currently in place to prevent such crashes from occurring again, and what safety assessments and enhancement procedures MUNI is considering to ensure the future safety of MUNI riders and pedestrians in the City and County of San Francisco.
7/21/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: Chris Ward; Debra Johnson, Chief of Staff and Director of Administration, MTA; James Dougherty, Chief Safety Officer and Director of Transportation Safety, MTA; Kenneth McDonald, Chief Operating Officer, MTA; Georgetta Gregory, California Public Utilities Commission; Rafael Gurrero; Mr. Cabrilla; Francisco Da Costa; Ms. Bowen; Willie James; Philip.
CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR by the following vote:
Ayes: 2 - Dufty, Elsbernd
Absent: 1 - Daly

090928 [San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency safety standards] Supervisor Elsbernd
Hearing addressing San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency safety standards, including medical screening procedures for SFMTA bus and light rail operators. Request additional information about the rules concerning switching light rail vehicles between automatic and manual operation, including any communication from the Transit Workers Union to SFMTA related to this subject.
7/21/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: Chris Ward; Debra Johnson, Chief of Staff and Director of Administration, MTA; James Dougherty, Chief Safety Officer and Director of Transportation Safety, MTA; Kenneth McDonald, Chief Operating Officer, MTA; Georgetta Gregory, California Public Utilities Commission; Rafael Gurrero; Mr. Cabrilla; Francisco Da Costa; Ms. Bowen; Willie James; Philip.
CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR by the following vote:
Ayes: 2 - Dufty, Elsbernd
Absent: 1 - Daly

090926 [California Healthy Families Program] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Hearing to discuss the State's budget cuts to the California Healthy Families Program, evaluate the City's commitment to universal healthcare for children and youth, and identify solutions that guarantee every child access to health insurance.
7/21/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Alioto-Pier; Clift Sarkin, Children's Defense Fund of California; Wanda Jung, Bring Up Healthy Kids Coalition; Francis Culp, SFPH; Nina Maruyama, San Francisco Health Plan; Laurel Kloomok, San Francisco First Five Commission; Male Speaker; Francisco Da Costa; Walter.
CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR by the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Dufty, Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier
Absent: 1 - Daly

080323 [Place of Entertainment Permits and Board of Appeals procedures] Mayor, Supervisor Maxwell
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 2.26, 1060, 1060.1, 1060.2, 1060.3, 1060.5, 1060.24, 1060.25 and 1060.29, by adding Sections 1060.20.1, 1060.20.2, 1060.20.3, 1060.20.4, 1060.24.1, 1060.24.2, 1060.29.1, 1060.30, 1060.31, 1060.32, 1060.33, 1060.34, 1060.35, 1060.36, and 1060.37, by repealing Sections 1060.4, 1060.20, and 1060.22, and by adding new Sections 1060.4 and 1060.20, relating to the application, approval, amendment, suspension, revocation, and transfer of Place of Entertainment Permits and One Night Event Permits (now called "One Time Event Permits"), including changes in penalties, and amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Sections 8 and 26 to provide the time for appealing to the Board of Appeals, to provide an additional category of permit suspension and revocation actions that are not suspended pending a decision by the Board of Appeals, and to clarify the standards governing the review of permits.
3/4/08, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee, expires on 4/7/2008. (Referred to Entertainment Commission for informational purposes.) (Referred to Small Business Commission for comment and recommendation.)
6/3/08, RESPONSE RECEIVED. The Small Business Commission unanimously approved the proposed ordinance.
6/5/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Bob Davis, Director, Entertainment Commission; Kevin Ryan, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice; Inspector Varja Granelli, Police Department; Captain T. Jimenez, Commander, Tenderloin Station, Police Department; Officer Fred Crisp, Permit Officer, Central Station, Police Department; Harold Johnson, Johnson Security; Ray Bobbitt; Sean; Andrew Boggs.
10/28/08, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Maxwell submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.
10/28/08, ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
11/20/08, AMENDED. Speakers: None. Amended on page 35, line 5, by replacing "or" with "and." Continued to December 4, 2008.
11/20/08, CONTINUED AS AMENDED.
12/4/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Speakers: None.
2/24/09, ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
2/24/09, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Maxwell submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.
3/3/09, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Small Business Commission for review and comment.
3/23/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Bob Davis, Executive Director, Entertainment Commission; Audrey Joseph, Entertainment Commission; Terrance Alan; Raymond Bobbett, SF Pubs; William White; Steven Lee; Francisco Da Costa; Vash Edward; Matt Kumin; Male speaker; Maurice Salina; Michael Spearman.
4/27/09, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Deputy Chief Kevin Cashman, Police Dept.; Captain Jim Dudley, Police Dept.; Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney; Bob Davis, Executive Director, Entertainment Commission; Mr. Ryan, Mayor's Office; Male Speaker; David Orverdorth; Bob; Matt Clifesky; Terrance Alan; Audrey Joseph, Entertainment Commission. 04/27/09 - Amendment of the whole bearing the same title.
4/27/09, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to May 11, 2009.
5/11/09, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney; Bob Davis, Executive Director, Entertainment Commission; Supervisor Chiu; Robert Garcia; David Orverdorf; Tom Ferriole, Citizens United for Neighborhood Planning; Francisco Da Costa; Terrance Alan; Mark Rene.
5/11/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDED.
5/18/09, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Tom Ferriole, Citizens United for Neighborhood Planning; Robert Garcia, Save Our Streets; David Overdorf, Greater Nob Hill Neighborhoods; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney; Mr. Cashman, Police Department; Alan; Mr. Davis, Entertainment Commission; Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney.
5/18/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDED.
6/8/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Bob David, Executive Director, Entertainment Commission; President David Chiu, Board of Supervisors; Francisco Da Costa; David Orverdort; Robert Garcia, Save Our Streets.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney; President Chiu; Female Speaker; Kevin Ryan, Director of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice; David Overdorf, Greater Nob Hill Neighborhood Association; John LeFan; Dorothy Jane McElhiney; Frank Therre; Tina Serano; William McElhiney; Robert Taxin; Francisco Da Costa; Ms. Winston; Terrance Allen; Beverly McAdams, Mothers Against Drunk Driving; Male Speaker; Robert Garcia, Save Our Streets.

08/10/09 - Amendment of the whole bearing the same title.
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE.

CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 2 - Dufty, Chiu
Absent: 3 - Daly, Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier

080324 [Extended-Hours Premises Permits] Mayor, Supervisor Maxwell
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 1070, 1070.1, 1070.2, 1070.3, 1070.5, 1070.7, 1070.8, 1070.19, 1070.22, and 1070.24, by adding Sections 1017.17.1, 1017.17.2, 1017,17.3, 1070.28, 1070.29, 1070.30, 1070.31, 1070.32, 1070.33, 1070.34, 1070.35, and 1070.36; by repealing Sections 1070.4, 1070.17, 1070.20, 1070.20-1, 1070.21, and 1070.26; and by adding new Sections 1070.4, 1070.17, and 1070.20, relating to the application, approval, amendment, suspension, revocation, and transfer of Extended-Hours Premises Permits, including changes in penalties.
3/4/08, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee, expires on 4/7/2008. (Referred to Entertainment Commission for informational purposes.) (Referred to Small Business Commission for comment and recommendation.)
6/3/08, RESPONSE RECEIVED. The Small Business Commission unanimously approved the proposed ordinance.
6/5/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Bob Davis, Director, Entertainment Commission; Kevin Ryan, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice; Inspector Varja Granelli, Police Department; Captain T. Jimenez, Commander, Tenderloin Station, Police Department; Officer Fred Crisp, Permit Officer, Central Station, Police Department; Harold Johnson, Johnson Security; Ray Bobbitt; Sean; Andrew Boggs.
10/28/08, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Maxwell submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.
10/28/08, ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
11/20/08, CONTINUED. Speakers: None. Continued to December 4, 2008.
12/4/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Speakers: None.
2/24/09, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Maxwell submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.
2/24/09, ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
3/3/09, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Small Business Commission for review and comment.
3/23/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Bob Davis, Executive Director, Entertainment Commission; Audrey Joseph, Entertainment Commission; Terrance Alan; Raymond Bobbett, SF Pubs; William White; Steven Lee; Francisco Da Costa; Vash Edward; Matt Kumin; Male Speaker; Maurice Salina; Michael Spearman.
4/27/09, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Deputy Chief Kevin Cashman, Police Dept.; Captain Jim Dudley, Police Dept.; Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney; Bob Davis, Executive Director, Entertainment Commission; Mr. Ryan, Mayor's Office; Male Speaker; David Orverdorth; Bob; Matt Clifesky; Terrance Alan; Audrey Joseph, Entertainment Commission. 04/27/09 - Amendment of the whole bearing the same title.
4/27/09, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to May 11, 2009.
5/11/09, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney; Bob Davis, Executive Director, Entertainment Commission; Supervisor Chiu; Robert Garcia; David Orverdorf; Tom Ferriole, Citizens United for Neighborhood Planning; Francisco Da Costa; Terrance Alan; Mark Rene.
5/11/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDED.
5/18/09, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Tom Ferriole, Citizens United for Neighborhood Planning; Robert Garcia, Save Our Streets; David Overdorf, Greater Nob Hill Neighborhoods; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney; Mr. Cashman, Police Department; Alan; Mr. Davis, Entertainment Commission; Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney. 05/18/09 - Amendment of the whole bearing a new title.
5/18/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDED.
6/8/09, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Bob David, Executive Director, Entertainment Commission; President David Chiu, Board of Supervisors; Francisco Da Costa; David Orverdort; Robert Garcia, Save Our Streets.
Heard in Committee. Speakers: Paul Zarefsky, Deputy City Attorney; President Chiu; Female Speaker; Kevin Ryan, Director of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice; David Overdorf, Greater Nob Hill Neighborhood Association; John LeFan; Dorothy Jane McElhiney; Frank Therre; Tina Serano; William McElhiney; Robert Taxin; Francisco Da Costa; Ms. Winston; Terrance Allen; Beverly McAdams, Mothers Against Drunk Driving; Male Speaker; Robert Garcia, Save Our Streets.

08/10/09 - Amendment of the whole bearing the same title.
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE.

CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 2 - Dufty, Chiu
Absent: 3 - Daly, Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.

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