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Board of Supervisors
City and County of San Francisco

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

AGENDA
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
2:00 PM

Regular

AARON PESKIN, PRESIDENT
MICHELA ALIOTO-PIER, TOM AMMIANO, CHRIS DALY,
BEVAN DUFTY, SEAN ELSBERND, FIONA MA, SOPHIE MAXWELL,
JAKE McGOLDRICK, ROSS MIRKARIMI, GERARDO SANDOVAL

Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AGENDA CHANGES

COMMUNICATIONS

Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular agenda may include the following documents:
1) Legislation
2) Budget Analyst report
3) Legislative Analyst report
4) Department or Agency cover letter and/or report
5) Public correspondence
These items will be available for review at City Hall, Room 244, Reception Desk.

CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the Board of Supervisors and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item.

Items 1 through 9

Recommendations of the City Services Committee

Present: Supervisors Dufty, Elsbernd

1. 050004 [Implementation of the State's Pierce's Disease Control Program] Mayor
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health Services (SFDPH/OEHS) to enter retroactively into an agreement with the State Department of Food and Agriculture (SDFA), and expend funds in the amount of $63,887.65 to implement in San Francisco the SDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program; for the period of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.

1/11/2005, REFERRED to City Services Committee.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

2. 050035 [Contract funds to detect and eradicate infestations of P. ramorum, the causal agent of sudden oak death, in host plants in nursery stock in San Francisco] Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health Services (SFDPH/OEHS) to enter retroactively into a performance agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and expend funds in the amount of $3,296 to assist in the implementation in San Francisco of the CDFA Sudden Oak Death (SOD) Program; for the period of March 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

3. 050057 [Grant to enable the San Francisco Department of Public Health to prepare to respond to a potential bioterrorism attack] Mayor, Supervisors Dufty, Elsbernd
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend Cities Readiness Initiative grant funds in the amount of $910,514 from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to prepare to respond to a potential bioterrorism attack and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of August 31, 2004, to August 30, 2005.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

4. 050058 [Reintegrate clients at Laguna Honda Hospital into independent living in the community] Supervisor Elsbernd
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health/ Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (SFDPH/LHH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF), to reintegrate clients into independent living within the community and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendation of the Finance and Audits Committee

Present: Supervisors Daly, Peskin, Ammiano

5. 041733 [Tattooing and piercing license fees] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance amending Section 258 of the San Francisco Health Code to increase the license fee for permission to engage in the practice of tattooing and piercing from $105 per year to $129 per year.

2/1/2005, PASSED ON FIRST READING.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendation of the Land Use Committee

Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Peskin, Maxwell

6. 041725 [Parking Violation Penalties]
Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 32, 32.1, 32.1.1 through 32.1.7, 32.1.9, 32.1.10, 32.1.11, 32.2, 32.2.1, 32.2.2, 32.2.3, 32.3, 32.3.1, 32.5, 32.6.1, 32.6.2, 32.6.3, 32.6.5, 32.6.6, 32.6.7, 32.6.8, 32.6.10, 32.6.11, 32.6.12, 32.6.13, 32.6.14, 32.6.16 through 32.6.29, 32.20, 210, and 412 regarding penalties for parking violations and authorizing the setting of specific penalties for parking violations through a schedule of fines approved by ordinance of the Board of Supervisors. (Municipal Transportation Agency)

2/1/2005, PASSED ON FIRST READING.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendations of the Rules Committee

Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi

7. 041764 [Settlement of Lawsuit - American Motorists Insurance Company]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by American Motorists Insurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $85,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 14, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 401-290; entitled American Motorists Insurance Co., et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

8. 050007 [Dissolving Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee] Supervisor Maxwell
Ordinance repealing section 1607 of the Municipal Health Code, which established the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee, and thereby dissolving the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee.

2/1/2005, PASSED ON FIRST READING.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

9. 050111 [Appointment - Veterans Affairs Commission]
Resolution appointing Jill Buck, term ending January 31, 2006, to the Veterans Affairs Commission; residency requirement waived.

Jill Buck (residency requirement waived), succeeding Carla Hollis, resigned, seat 5, must be a woman veteran, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending January 31, 2006.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Recommendation of the Rules Committee

Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi

10. 041775 [Appointment - Ethics Commission]
Motion appointing Eileen Hansen, term expiring February 1, 2011, to the Ethics Commission.

Eileen Hansen, succeeding Michael Garcia, term expiring February 1, 2005, seat 1, must be broadly representative of the general public, for a six-year term ending February 1, 2011.

(Supervisor Alioto-Pier dissenting in Committee)

2/1/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendation of the City Services Committee

Present: Supervisors Dufty, Elsbernd

11. 041488 [Regulating Computer Rental Businesses] Supervisor Ma
Ordinance adding Article 10.2 to the San Francisco Police Code, regulating businesses that rent computer time to patrons by prohibiting minors from using game controllers or renting computer time for purposes of gaming during certain times, requiring supervision, regulating waiting lists, posting hours of operation, and providing for a penalty.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M - Recognition of Commendations

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

APPEAL PROCEDURES
Board Rule 4.29 provides that public hearings on appeals shall be scheduled for 4pm. If more than one public hearing is scheduled, then the Clerk, in consultation with the President, may determine the order in which the appeals will be scheduled. Second and later appeals may be scheduled at specified times later than 4 pm. An appeal shall not be heard prior to its scheduled time on the calendar, and it may not be called until the Board's consideration of appeals scheduled earlier on the calendar is completed. It is the policy of the Clerk of the Board to schedule multiple appeals in the following order at 4pm:
1. Appeals where all parties have agreed to request a continuance or a tabling of the appeal.
2.

12. 041275 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Revised Certificate of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review - American Buddhist Cultural Society Building located at 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated August 13, 2004, Case No. 2003.0657E, approving the proposed project to include: a renovation and vertical addition to the existing one-story-plus-mezzanine American Buddhist Cultural Society building; an expanded second level and construction of third and fourth levels for a total of four stories and a total height of approximately 70 feet; and add approximately 16,798 gross square feet (gsf) to the existing building for a total square footage of 27,758 gsf, located at 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue, Assessor's Block 0622, Lot 019. (Appellant: 1776 Sacramento Street Homeowners Association, represented by the Law Offices of Stephen M. Williams).

(Filed September 9, 2004; companion measure to Files 041276, 041277, 041278; District 3.)

10/19/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to November 16 ,2004

11/16/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to December 14, 2004

12/14/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to January 25, 2005 at 4:00 p.m

1/25/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the categorical exemption described above, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

(Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.)

13. 041276 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue]
Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)

10/19/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to November 16, 2004

11/16/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to December 14, 2004

12/14/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to January 25, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

1/25/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

14. 041277 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue]
Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)

10/19/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to November 16, 2004

11/16/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to December 14, 2004

12/14/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to January 25, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

1/25/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

15. 041278 [Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)

10/19/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to November 16, 2004

11/16/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to December 14, 2004

12/14/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to January 25, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

1/25/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

16. 050037 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption for 837-847 Montgomery Street]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated December 13, 2004, Case No. 2004.0924E, approving the proposed conversion of an existing office use in two adjoining three-story-over-basement masonry buildings to 13-residential units with basement parking for up to 9 cars; construction of two-additional floors and a stair penthouse, and removal of alternations made to the ground-floor fa�ade and replacement with a new storefront design. The project site is a 6,800 sq. ft. parcel located at 837-847 Montgomery Street, Assessor's Block 176, Lots 3 and 3A, within the C-2 (Community Business) zoning district and a 65A height and bulk district.

The existing buildings are within the Jackson Square Historic District. (Appellant: San Francisco Architectural Heritage represented by their Attorney, Susan Brandt-Hawley, Brandt-Hawley Law Group.)

(Filed January 5, 2005; companion measure to Files 050038, 050039, 050040; District 3.)

Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the categorical exemption described above, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

(Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.)

17. 050038 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 837-847 Montgomery Street]
Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 837-847 Montgomery Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

18. 050039 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 837-847 Montgomery Street]
Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 837-847 Montgomery Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

19. 050040 [Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 837-847 Montgomery Street]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 837-847 Montgomery Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

20. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS

Roll call for introduction of ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, requests for hearings, letters of inquiry, letters of request to the City Attorney and Board Members' reports on their regional body activities.

21. PUBLIC COMMENT

An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. Each member of the public will be allotted the same number of minutes to speak, 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

APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST

These items may be introduced by any Supervisor seeking analysis from the Office of the Legislative Analyst on introduced legislation and for the purpose of providing assistance to Board of Supervisors' task forces and advisory committees. Requests to the Legislative Analyst shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board.

FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee.

Items 22 through 39

22. 050171 [Retroactively Accept-Expend Federal Funding-HOME American Dream Downpayment Initiative Program and Permanent Housing for the Chronically Homeless Funds] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a total amount of $1,358,286 including $858,286 for the HOME American Dream Downpayment Initiative Program, and $500,000 in Competitively Reallocated HOME Funds to Provide Permanent Housing for the Chronically Homeless, authorized under TITLE II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Public Law Number 101-625.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

23. 050180 [Controller's review of Condominium Conversion application process] Supervisors Dufty, Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd, Ma
Resolution calling for the City Controller to make recommendations on possible improvements in condominium conversion pipeline to streamline processing of approved applications.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

24. 050194 [Initiate the Designation of 2151 Van Ness Avenue, St. Brigid Church, as a Landmark] Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Resolution initiating the designation of 2151 Van Ness Avenue, St. Brigid Church, Block 0575, Lot 015, as a landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the Planning Code.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

25. 050195 [Renew Funding for Metropolitan Community Foundation's Shower] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution urging the Mayor's Office of Community Development to fully renew funding for Metropolitan Community Foundation's Shower Project and to fully fund its new case management program.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

26. 050196 [Progress of Implementation of Proposition H] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution urging Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District to convene a meeting in a timely manner with and the San Francisco Board of Education and appropriate City Departments to discuss the progress of the implementation of Proposition "H", the Public Education Fund.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

27. 050198 [Condemning Homophobic Violence] Supervisors Ammiano, Elsbernd
Resolution strongly condemning hate-motivated violence directed against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals and further urging all legal authorities to guarantee that all such violations be punished without discrimination and further urging the US government to give equal consideration to violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity in reporting and formulating policies around the promotion of global human rights.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

28. 050199 [Commending Turning the Tide for its efforts in relief of tsunami victims] Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano
Resolution commending Turning the Tide for its efforts in relief of tsunami victims.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

29. 050200 ["Give Kids A Smile" Day in San Francisco] Supervisor Ma
Resolution declaring February 4th, 2005 as "Give Kids A Smile Day" in the City and County of San Francisco.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

30. 050201 [Lunar New Year 2005] Supervisor Ma
Resolution celebrating the Lunar New Year and proclaiming February 9, 2005, the first day of the Year of the Rooster.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

31. 050202 [Recognizing the month of February as Black History Month] Supervisors Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Resolution recognizing the month of February as Black History Month.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

32. 050203 [Punxsutawney Phil Day] Supervisor McGoldrick
Resolution recognizing February 2, 2005 as Punxsutawney Phil Day.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

33. 050204 [Supporting Marine Life Protection Act] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution supporting Implementation of the Marine Life Protection Act.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

34. 050205 [Accept-Expend Regional Grant] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000.00 from Altamont Education Advisory Board through the City of Livermore to expand recycling and lunchroom composting programs at schools.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

35. 050206 [Accept-Expend State Grant] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation or his designee to apply for, accept, and expend $134,100 in Caltrans funds to stripe and sign bike lanes and to execute any and all associated documents.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

36. 050207 [Commending the establishment of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution commending the establishment of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

37. 050208 [Department of Environment to complete a nexus study on a local shopping bag fee] Mayor, Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution instructing the Department of Environment to complete a nexus study in order to identify the relationship between the use of disposable supermarket shopping bags and various costs to the City, and to determine the legality and appropriateness of a local fee on these bags.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

38. 050172 [Needle Exchange Emergency] Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Dufty
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

39. 050174 [Suspending Board Rules to permit the Clerk of the Board to expedite preparation of the Board's 2005-2006 budget for submission to the Mayor] Supervisor Ammiano
Motion suspending Board Rules 6.23 and 6.24 to permit the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to expedite preparation of the Board's proposed 2005-2006 fiscal year budget for submission to the Mayor by waiving the requirements that a Committee of the Board conduct a hearing to discuss budget balancing guidelines, and that a Committee hearing be conducted for review of the proposed budget prior to its submission to the Mayor.

2/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

40. IMPERATIVE AGENDA

Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda. For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the Serious Injury Finding or the Purely Commendatory Finding and the Brown Act Finding.Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7. A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s).

[Serious Injury Finding]
Motion that the Board find that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time "the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting."

[Purely Commendatory Finding]
Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory.

[Brown Act Finding]
Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted.

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

Proposed ordinances received from January 25, 2005 to January 31, 2005, for reference by President to appropriate committee on February 8, 2005.

050164 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Evelyn Black v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Evelyn Black against the City and County of San Francisco for $137,500; the lawsuit was filed on March 10, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 418-143; entitled Evelyn Black v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)

2/1/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

050187 [Changing Official Width of Sidewalk]
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1565 to change the official sidewalk widths on the easterly side of Waverly Place; making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk widths changes. (Public Works Department)

1/28/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

050189 [Camp Mather - Fees Increase]
Ordinance amending S.F. Park Code Section 12.01 to increase the Camp Mather cabin and tent site usage fees, amending Park Code Section 12.02 to increase the Camp Mather day use fees, and amending Park Code Section 12.03 to increase the Camp Mather meal fees and making environmental findings. (City Attorney)

1/31/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

Proposed resolutions received from January 25, 2005 to January 31, 2005, for reference by President to appropriate committee on February 8, 2005.

050098 [Grant of Metropolitan Transportation Commission Funds]
Authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $212,490 of funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to perform site preparation work at San Francisco Municipal Railway facilities necessary for the installation of TransLink(r) equipment. (Municipal Transportation Agency)

1/25/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

050099 [Cesar Chavez Bike Bridge and at-grade pedestrian/bike path on State Route 101 at Cesar Chavez Street]
Resolution approving a maintenance agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the newly constructed Cesar Chavez Bike Bridge and at-grade pedestrian/bike path on State Route 101 at Cesar Chavez Street and authorizing official acts in furtherance thereof. (Public Works Department)

1/25/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

1/31/2005, TRANSFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. New committee structure effective 2/7/05.

050153 [Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Z" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Sanchez Street, both sides, between 27th and Duncan Streets (1400 block).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
York Street, west side, between 19th and 20th Streets (700 block, even addresses only); and
25th Street, both sides, between Kansas and Rhode Island Streets (2300 block).

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Dolores Street, east side, between the driveways of 401 and 405 Dolores Street (a 10-foot zone, accommodating two motorcycle parking spaces);
Francisco Street, south side, between the driveways of 1567-1569 and 1573-1575 Francisco Street (8-foot zone, accommodating 2 motorcycle parking spaces); and,
15th Street, north side, from Harrison Street to 7 feet easterly (2 spaces).

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - RESCIND
18th Street, north side, from the west property line of #3922 - 18th Street to 7 feet easterly (7-foot zone accommodating 2 motorcycle parking spaces).

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Anza Street, south side, from Masonic Avenue to 500 feet westerly.

NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Anza Street south side, at Collins Street, along the sidewalk extension.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING - ESTABLISH
Evans Avenue, west side, from Napoleon Street to 100 feet northerly; and
Evans Avenue, east side, from Napoleon Street to 120 feet northerly.

TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER, 7 AM TO 10 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 9 AM TO 6 PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AND TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND
Townsend Street, south side, from 2nd Street to 27 feet westerly (rescinds the ballpark hours for motorcycle parking).

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
15th Street, south side, between Harrison Street and Treat Avenue.
10-MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, EVERYDAY - RESCIND
15th Street, north side, from Harrison Street to 8 feet easterly.

20-MINUTE TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH
15th Street, north side, from Alabama Street to 50 feet easterly. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(1/24/05:
Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2940.)

1/25/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

1/31/2005, TRANSFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. New committee structure effective 2/7/05.

050154 [STOP Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
Broderick and Ellis Streets, stopping Ellis Street at Broderick Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP;
22nd and Illinios Streets, stopping Illinois Street at 22nd Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP;
41st Avenue and Vicente Street, stopping Vicente Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP; and
Duboce Avenue and Scott Street, stopping Duboce Avenue at Scott Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(1/24/05:
Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2940.)

1/25/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

1/31/2005, TRANSFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. New committee structure effective 2/7/05.

050156 [Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.

NO TURN ON RED - ESTABLISH
14th Street, eastbound, at Folsom Street [so that an advanced stop line for bikes ("bike box") can be established].

MULTIPLE LEFT TURN LANES - RESCIND
LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH
Howard Street, westbound, approaching 11th Street. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(1/24/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2944.)

1/25/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

1/31/2005, TRANSFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. New committee structure effective 2/7/05.

050188 [Accept and Expend Grant]
Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $110,569 from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to recruit, deliver Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) training and develop leadership in San Francisco Residents Age 55 and older, for the period of September 30, 2004 through September 29, 2005.

1/28/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

050244 [Petitions and Communications]
Petitions and Communications received from January 25, 2005 through January 31, 2005, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on February 8, 2005.

From Commission on the Environment, transmitting resolution urging the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors to adopt an ordinance requiring a fee on supermarket checkout bags; and a resolution approving the "reduced risk pesticides list" for San Francisco for 2005.(1)

From Office of the Treasurer, submitting quarterly report for the period of October 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 for the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue.(2)

From Planning Department, submitting an outline of the steps necessary to complete the Draft EIR for the Eastern Neighborhood by December 1, 2005. File 041393(3)

From Human Services Agency, submitting notice that the Human Services Commission has approved the Department of Human Services' revised savings projections for the Human Services Care Fund.(4)

From Public Utilities Commission, submitting the 2004 Annual Report of the Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight Committee. Copy: Each Supervisor(5)

From Central City Progressives, regarding continuance of public hearing for appeal of Conditional Use permit for property located at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street from February 1, 2005 to February 15, 2005. File 050087, Copy: Each Supervisor(6)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, submitting the bi-annual report for fiscal year 2003-04.(7)

From Department of Public Works, submitting copy of letter sent to constituent regarding status of repairing the sinkhole on Alma Street, near Cole Street. Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(8)

From Department of Public Works, responding to inquiry on the status of repairing the sinkhole on Alma Street, near Cole Street; Hayes Street, between Clayton and Cole Streets; and the potholes on Divisadero, between Golden Gate Avenue and McAllister Street. (Reference Nos. 20050111-008, 20050111-009 and 20050111-011) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(9)

From Michael Harrity, submitting request to exchange liquor license from a type 47 to a type 48 for Carta, LLC (dba Octavia Lounge) located at 1772 Market Street.(10)

From Office of the Controller, submitting report concerning the review of the $90 million 1997 bond proceeds of the San Francisco Unified School District as requested by the Citizens' General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee. Copy: Budget Analyst(11)

MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
Commission on the Aging
Gustavo Serina

Commission on the Status of Women
Katherine Munter
Jing Xu Lee

Human Rights Commission
Sandy Sohcot
Pat Norman

Health Commission
Roma Guy

(12)

From Supervisor Ammiano, requesting the Finance & Budge Committee to meet on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Copy: Suprvisors Daly, Elsbernd, McGoldrick and Ma (13)

From Mayor Newsom, designating various Board Members to as Acting-Mayor. Copy: Each Supervisor (14)

From Supervisor Peskin, appointing Supervisor Mirkarimi to serve as member of the regularly scheduled Rules Committee meeting. Copy: Each Supervisor (15)

From concerned citizens, urging the Rules Committee Members to vote against the resolution to dissolve the "Presidio Neighborhood Representative Work Group." Copy: Supervisor Alioto-Pier, Peskin, and Maxwell, 3 letters
File No. 050022(16)

From Marc Vitone, urging the Board to reconsider the pricing policy of greens fees at Sharp Park in Pacifica. Copy: Supervisor Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly (17)

From concerned citizen, expressing his opposition to the recent proposal that San Francisco require people to identify themselves before playing video games. Copy: Each Supervisor (18)

From Sue Meyers, requesting advice from Supervisor Maxwell regarding two development projects concurrently in process - one in front and one behind her residential building at 672-674 Missouri Street. Copy: Supervisor Maxell (19)

From D David Davies, urging the CCSF to check into the situation of homeless encampments as done in Seattle. (20)

From Office of the Controller, submitting report concerning their audit of Mission Neighborhood Center Inc. (Mission), and its compliance with the CCSF ordinance prohibiting the use of city funds for political activity. (21)

From Risk Management Program, submitting indemnification quarterly report for October - December 2004. (22)

From Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security, regarding revision to FY 03 Pt 2 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Program budget. Copy: Alioto-Pier, File No. 040499 (23)

From Mayor's Office Community Development, announcing the availability of a supplemental Request for Proposals (RFP for the 2005-06 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. (24)

From Juka Takemura, writing to appeal to the Board of Supervisors to request that the new MUNI light at Taraval and 35th Streets, in from of 2444/2450 Taraval Street, be place at its current location. Copy: Each Supervisors, DPW (25)

From Brandt-Hawley Law Group, regarding the problems with the Bloomingdale's project. (26)

From John Cailleau, requesting that the Ethics Commission appointment remains open. Copy: Each Supervisor(27)

From concerned citizen, urging the Board to secure the MUNI system. Copy: Each Supervisor (28)

From Charles M. Sprincin, expressing his opinion on the management of the Mission District Housing Coalition. (29)

From concerned citizens, expressing her appreciation to the Board, specifically, Supervisor Dufty, for protecting the rights of dogs by sponsoring and passing the humane dog law. Copy: Each Supervisor, File No. 041494 (2 letters)(30)

From concerned citizen, writing to seek assistance in finding his good friend named Pearlie Holbert.(31)

From Veronica Tegman, regarding her experience with purchasing a unit available through the City's Deferred Second Loan Program for first time buyers. Copy: Mayor(32)

From Mesha Irizarry, concerning her safety living in the Bayview District Copy: Supervisor Maxwell(33)

From Cross-Toby, seeking assistance in finding his anecdotal evidence of genetic and neurological illnesses. (34)

From Yeggie Dearborn, concerning the number of homeless people sleeping on side walks of Howard Street. Copy: Supervisor Daly(35)

From Starchild, regarding the Civil Service Reform measures Mayor Newsom would present to the voters in November.(36)

From concerned citizens, urging the Board to draft legislation that will do more to attract jobs and business to San Francisco without increasing the size or cost of government. (2 letters) (37)

From concerned citizen, regarding the lack of support from her adult case manager. Copy: Supervisor Daly (38)

From Fran Durr, recognizing the hard work and kindness of the SF Department of Animal Care and Control. Copy: Each Supervisor (39)

From concerned citizen, concerning his opinion on the City government in San Francisco. (40)

From Library Users Association, regarding history buried at San Francisco Public Library Gay & Lesbian Center.(41)

From Jefferson Silver, writing to alert Supervisor Ammiano to the problem that has developed in his neighborhood. Copy: Supervisor Ammiano(42)

From concerned citizen, concerning the way the Board of Supervisors publishes agenda items. Copy: Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, and Elsbernd (43)

From San Francisco Architectural Heritage and K2K Development LLC, requesting a continuance for Public Hearing, appeal of Categorical Exemption for 843-847 Montgomery Street. Copy: Each Superviosr, File No. 050037 (44)

From Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods, regarding the Laguna Honda Hospital admissions policy. Copy: Each Supervisor (45)

From Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, submitting Order of Determination regarding Brinkman, et al v. Golden Gate Concourse Authority Case. (46)

From Reuben & Junius, LLP, submitting letter agreeing to the continuance of the hearing regarding 606 - 623 Divisadero Street from February 1 to February 15. Copy: Each Supervisor(47)

From Police Department, submitting report on Compliance Plans for the Equal Access ordinance. (48)

From Empoyees' Retirement System, regarding Retirement Board resolution urging opposition to proposed Assembly Constitutional Amendment. Copy: Each Supervisor(49)

From concerned citizen, regarding his/her unpleasant experience with a San Francisco Police Officer.(50)

From concerned citizens, concerning the supermarket checkout bags policy recommended by the Department of Environment. Copy: Each Supervisor, File No. 050062 (43 letters)(51)

From concerned citizens, concerning the gun control initiative. Copy: Each Supervisor (2 letters)(52)

From concerned citizens, concerning the ordinance prohibiting smoking on unenclosed areas of City parks and recreational areas in San Francisco open to the public. Copy: Each Supervisor, File No. 041307(19 letters)(53)

From concerned citizens, regarding Supervisor Daly's behavior. (4 letters)(54)

From concerned citizen, regarding Muni Fare increase. Copy: Each Supervisor (55)

From Mark Fitzpatrick, concerning the press release titled "San Francisco Supervisors Announce Official City Policy. (56)

From Gary Chin, regarding the appropriate funds from the General Reserve to General City Responsibility as charitable contribution for the Tsunami Relief Effort. Copy: Each Supervisor, File No. 050059 (57)

From Sean Patrick Monette-Shaw, regarding Social Rehabilitation Grant at Laguna Honda Hospital. Copy: Supervisor Dufty, McGoldrik, Elsbernd and Ma, File No. 050058 (58)

PROPOSED MOTIONS

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting Procedures
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	COMMUNICATIONS


	Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular agenda may include the following documents: 1) Legislation 2) Budget Analyst report 3) Legislative Analyst report 4) Department or Agency cover letter and/or report 5) Public correspondence These items will be available for review at City Hall, Room 244, Reception Desk.

	CONSENT AGENDA


	All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the Board of Supervisors and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item.

	Recommendations of the City Services Committee






		Present: Supervisors Dufty, Elsbernd

1.	050004	[Implementation of the State's Pierce's Disease Control Program]	Mayor
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health Services (SFDPH/OEHS) to enter retroactively into an agreement with the State Department of Food and Agriculture (SDFA), and expend funds in the amount of $63,887.65 to implement in San Francisco the SDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program; for the period of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.


		1/11/2005, REFERRED to City Services Committee.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

2.	050035	[Contract funds to detect and eradicate infestations of P. ramorum, the causal agent of sudden oak death, in host plants in nursery stock in San Francisco]	Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Dufty
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health Services (SFDPH/OEHS) to enter retroactively into a performance agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and expend funds in the amount of $3,296 to assist in the implementation in San Francisco of the CDFA Sudden Oak Death (SOD) Program; for the period of March 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

3.	050057	[Grant to enable the San Francisco Department of Public Health to prepare to respond to a potential bioterrorism attack]	Mayor, Supervisors Dufty, Elsbernd
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend Cities Readiness Initiative grant funds in the amount of $910,514 from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to prepare to respond to a potential bioterrorism attack and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of August 31, 2004, to August 30, 2005.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

4.	050058	[Reintegrate clients at Laguna Honda Hospital into independent living in the community]	Supervisor Elsbernd
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health/ Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (SFDPH/LHH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF), to reintegrate clients into independent living within the community and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Finance and Audits Committee




		Present: Supervisors Daly, Peskin, Ammiano

5.	041733	[Tattooing and piercing license fees]	Supervisor Daly
		Ordinance amending Section 258 of the San Francisco Health Code to increase the license fee for permission to engage in the practice of tattooing and piercing from $105 per year to $129 per year.


		2/1/2005, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendation of the Land Use Committee






		Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Peskin, Maxwell

6.	041725	[Parking Violation Penalties]
		Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 32, 32.1, 32.1.1 through 32.1.7, 32.1.9, 32.1.10, 32.1.11, 32.2, 32.2.1, 32.2.2, 32.2.3, 32.3, 32.3.1, 32.5, 32.6.1, 32.6.2, 32.6.3, 32.6.5, 32.6.6, 32.6.7, 32.6.8, 32.6.10, 32.6.11, 32.6.12, 32.6.13, 32.6.14, 32.6.16 through 32.6.29, 32.20, 210, and 412 regarding penalties for parking violations and authorizing the setting of specific penalties for parking violations through a schedule of fines approved by ordinance of the Board of Supervisors. (Municipal Transportation Agency)


		2/1/2005, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the Rules Committee






		Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi

7.	041764	[Settlement of Lawsuit - American Motorists Insurance Company]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by American Motorists Insurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $85,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 14, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 401-290; entitled American Motorists Insurance Co., et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

8.	050007	[Dissolving Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee]	Supervisor Maxwell
		Ordinance repealing section 1607 of the Municipal Health Code, which established the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee, and thereby dissolving the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee.


		2/1/2005, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

9.	050111	[Appointment - Veterans Affairs Commission]
		Resolution appointing Jill Buck, term ending January 31, 2006, to the Veterans Affairs Commission; residency requirement waived.

		Jill Buck (residency requirement waived), succeeding Carla Hollis, resigned, seat 5, must be a woman veteran, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending January 31, 2006.

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Rules Committee




		Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi

10.	041775	[Appointment - Ethics Commission]
		Motion appointing Eileen Hansen, term expiring February 1, 2011, to the Ethics Commission.

		Eileen Hansen, succeeding Michael Garcia, term expiring February 1, 2005, seat 1, must be broadly representative of the general public, for a six-year term ending February 1, 2011. (Supervisor Alioto-Pier dissenting in Committee)
		2/1/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005


		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the City Services Committee






		Present: Supervisors Dufty, Elsbernd

11.	041488	[Regulating Computer Rental Businesses]	Supervisor Ma
		Ordinance adding Article 10.2 to the San Francisco Police Code, regulating businesses that rent computer time to patrons by prohibiting minors from using game controllers or renting computer time for purposes of gaming during certain times, requiring supervision, regulating waiting lists, posting hours of operation, and providing for a penalty.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.




		APPEAL PROCEDURES Board Rule 4.29 provides that public hearings on appeals shall be scheduled for 4pm. If more than one public hearing is scheduled, then the Clerk, in consultation with the President, may determine the order in which the appeals will be scheduled. Second and later appeals may be scheduled at specified times later than 4 pm. An appeal shall not be heard prior to its scheduled time on the calendar, and it may not be called until the Board's consideration of appeals scheduled earlier on the calendar is completed. It is the policy of the Clerk of the Board to schedule multiple appeals in the following order at 4pm: 1. Appeals where all parties have agreed to request a continuance or a tabling of the appeal. 2.

12.	041275	[Public Hearing - Appeal of Revised Certificate of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review - American Buddhist Cultural Society Building located at 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue]
		Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated August 13, 2004, Case No. 2003.0657E, approving the proposed project to include: a renovation and vertical addition to the existing one-story-plus-mezzanine American Buddhist Cultural Society building; an expanded second level and construction of third and fourth levels for a total of four stories and a total height of approximately 70 feet; and add approximately 16,798 gross square feet (gsf) to the existing building for a total square footage of 27,758 gsf, located at 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue, Assessor's Block 0622, Lot 019. (Appellant: 1776 Sacramento Street Homeowners Association, represented by the Law Offices of Stephen M. Williams).

		(Filed September 9, 2004; companion measure to Files 041276, 041277, 041278; District 3.)
		10/19/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to November 16 ,2004

		11/16/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to December 14, 2004

		12/14/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to January 25, 2005 at 4:00 p.m

		1/25/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.


		Action:___________________________




	Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the categorical exemption described above, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

	(Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.)

13.	041276	[Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue]
		Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)


		10/19/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to November 16, 2004

		11/16/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to December 14, 2004

		12/14/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to January 25, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

		1/25/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.


		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

14.	041277	[Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue]
		Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)


		10/19/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to November 16, 2004

		11/16/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to December 14, 2004

		12/14/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to January 25, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

		1/25/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.


		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

15.	041278	[Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue]
		Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)


		10/19/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to November 16, 2004

		11/16/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to December 14, 2004

		12/14/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to January 25, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

		1/25/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.


		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

16.	050037	[Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption for 837-847 Montgomery Street]
		Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated December 13, 2004, Case No. 2004.0924E, approving the proposed conversion of an existing office use in two adjoining three-story-over-basement masonry buildings to 13-residential units with basement parking for up to 9 cars; construction of two-additional floors and a stair penthouse, and removal of alternations made to the ground-floor fa�ade and replacement with a new storefront design. The project site is a 6,800 sq. ft. parcel located at 837-847 Montgomery Street, Assessor's Block 176, Lots 3 and 3A, within the C-2 (Community Business) zoning district and a 65A height and bulk district. The existing buildings are within the Jackson Square Historic District. (Appellant: San Francisco Architectural Heritage represented by their Attorney, Susan Brandt-Hawley, Brandt-Hawley Law Group.)

		(Filed January 5, 2005; companion measure to Files 050038, 050039, 050040; District 3.)

		Action:___________________________

17.	050038	[Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 837-847 Montgomery Street]
		Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 837-847 Montgomery Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)



		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

18.	050039	[Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 837-847 Montgomery Street]
		Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 837-847 Montgomery Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)



		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

19.	050040	[Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 837-847 Montgomery Street]
		Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 837-847 Montgomery Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)



		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?