Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
AGENDA
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
2:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board
ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | |||
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES | |||
Motion to approve the January 27, 2004 and February 3, 2004 Meeting Minutes. | |||
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 20 | |||
Recommendation of the Budget Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors Daly, Maxwell, Peskin | |||
1. | 032026 | [Clerk of the Board of Supervisors - Amendments to fees charged by the Clerk] | |
Ordinance amending Section 8.37 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to add new fees and repeal other fees charged by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, including new fees for copies of audio tape recordings of Board and Committee meetings; providing for an annual adjustment by the Controller based on the CPI. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
2/10/2004, PASSED ON FIRST READING. | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? |
Recommendations of the City Services Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors Dufty, Ma, Alioto-Pier | |||
2. | 040070 | [Accept-Expend State Grant] | Supervisor Ma |
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a Recreational Trails Program grant in the total amount of $220,000 from the State of California Parks and Recreation Department under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century for the Pine Lake Trail Improvement Project. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
3. | 040076 | [Transgender cultural competency training to providers] | Supervisor Dufty |
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, AIDS Office (SFDPH, AIDS) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS, HRSA) for transgender cultural competency training and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of August 1, 2003 to July 31, 2004. (Public Health Department) | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
4. | 040103 | [Grant Application - Dept. of the Environment Grant] | Supervisor Dufty |
Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to apply for a grant in the amount of $261,961 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for enforcing proper disposal of waste tires. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
5. | 040128 | [Provide supportive services to newly housed people with disabilities] | Supervisor Dufty |
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $699,028 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide supportive services to newly housed people with disabilities and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 30, 2003 to September 29, 2004. (Public Health Department) | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
6. | 040129 | [Reduce sexual risk for HIV transmission in substance using men who have sex with men] | Supervisor Dufty |
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $130,866 with Public Health Foundation Enterprises Inc. (PHFE), the primary contractor, to reduce the sexual risk for HIV transmission in substance using men who have sex with men (SU-MSM), for the period of September 30, 2003 to September 29, 2004. (Public Health Department) | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
7. | 040133 | [Onsite medical and other healthcare services for TARC clients living with and/or at high risk for HIV/AIDS] | Supervisor Dufty |
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Tom Waddell Health Center (SFDPH, TWHC) to enter retroactively into an agreement with the Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center (TARC) the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $597,710 to provide onsite medical and other healthcare services for TARC clients living with and/or at high risk for HIV/AIDS; for the period of September 29, 2003 to March 31, 2007. (Public Health Department) | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
Recommendations of the Finance and Audits Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval, McGoldrick | |||
8. | 031609 | [Authorizing an alternative procedure for establishing property and business improvement districts] | Supervisor Peskin |
Ordinance amending Article 15 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Sections 1510 and 1511 to authorize the Board of Supervisors to initiate proceedings to establish property and business improvement districts upon receipt of a petition signed by property owners responsible for 30 percent of the proposed assessment; authorizing such districts to be formed for a term of up to 15 years; authorizing such districts to encompass and assess residential property; authorizing such districts to recover start-up costs through assessments; authorizing the Board of Supervisors to disestablish a district without cause upon a supermajority vote of the Board; requiring a minimum level of representation by business owners on the governing body of the proposed district; requiring that the Clerk of the Board notify business owners in English, Spanish and Cantonese when a petition for district formation is received; making technical corrections to Sections 1534 and 1535, repealing existing Sections 1513 through 1533 and 1540 through 1591, and making environmental findings. | |||
2/10/2004, PASSED ON FIRST READING. | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? |
9. | 031984 | [Appropriate interest earned from the Educational Facilities Bond for the 75-year ground lease of 106 Bartlett Street] | Mayor |
Ordinance appropriating $4,400,000 of interest earned from the Educational Facilities Bond - 1997 - series 1999A and 2000A used to pay for the seventy - five year ground lease for the City College of San Francisco Mission Campus and related costs for the San Francisco Community College District for fiscal year 2003-04. | |||
(Fiscal impact.) | |||
2/10/2004, PASSED ON FIRST READING. | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? |
10. | 040015 | [Lease of Real Property - 70 Oak Grove Street] | Supervisors Sandoval, Peskin, McGoldrick |
Resolution authorizing the lease of 10,000 sq. ft. of space at 70 Oak Grove Street for the Sheriff's Department's Alternative Programs. (Real Estate Department) | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
11. | 040091 | [Lease of Real Property - 1315 and 1319 Evans Avenue] | Supervisor Maxwell |
Resolution authorizing a lease of approximately 1,128 square feet of space at 1315 and 1319 Evans Avenue for the Department of Child Support Services for a term of five years. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
12. | 040082 | [Gift from Cypress Lawn Funeral Home] | |
Resolution accepting Cypress Lawn Funeral Home's gift of goods and services to re-inter remains from the Yerba Buena Cemetery and agreeing to indemnify Cypress Lawn Funeral Home for any legal action resulting from and attributable to the provision of such goods and services. (Medical Examiner/Coroner) | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
Recommendations of the Rules Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors Dufty, Gonzalez | |||
13. | 040080 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Sofia Rillanos] | |
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Sofia Rillanos against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 23, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 418-598; entitled Sofia Rillanos v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; other material terms of said settlement are that plaintiff is to seek a non-disability-related retirement with the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System within three days of the date the settlement amount is paid. (City Attorney) | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? |
14. | 040081 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Katherine Cox] | |
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Katherine Cox against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on September 3, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 412117; entitled Katherine Cox, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? |
15. | 040131 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Michelle Asami] | |
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michelle Asami against the City and County of San Francisco for $43,900; the lawsuit was filed on November 26, 2002 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 415-098; entitled Michelle Asami, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? |
16. | 040132 | [Settlement of Claim - Larry Oldham] | |
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Larry Oldham against San Francisco for $75,000, claim was filed on May 22, 2003. (City Attorney) | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
Present: Supervisors Hall, Dufty | |||
17. | 040033 | [Settlement of Claim - Catherine Lee] | |
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Catherine Lee against San Francisco for $33,000; claim was filed on September 8, 2003.; Claim No. 04-00706. (City Attorney) | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
Present: Supervisors Hall, Dufty, Gonzalez | |||
18. | 040120 | [Appointment - Biosciences Task Force] | |
Resolution appointing Gregory Stewart, term ending April 22, 2004 to the Biosciences Task Force. Residency requirement waived. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
19. | 040126 | [Appointment - Biosciences Task Force] | |
Resolution appointing Scott Ogus, term ending April 22, 2004 to the Biosciences Task Force. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
20. | 040176 | [Appointment - Treasure Island Authority Citizens Advisory Board] | |
Resolution appointing Stephen Matton, Charles Higgins and Suzanne Kim, terms ending January 1, 2005 to the Treasure Island Authority Citizens Advisory Board. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
Questions on the Consent Agenda are on final passage, first reading, or adoption, as indicated:______________________________________________ | |||
REGULAR AGENDA | |||
UNFINISHED BUSINESS | |||
From the Clerk | |||
21. | 040200 | [Adopting findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 899 North Point Street] | |
Motion adopting findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 899 North Point Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
(Companion measure to Files 031969, 031970, 031971, 031972.) | |||
2/12/2004, REFERRED to Board of Supervisors. | |||
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? |
Recommendation of the Finance and Audits Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval, McGoldrick | |||
22. | 030677 | [Requiring Slip Resistant Manhole, Vault, and Sub-sidewalk Basement Covers, Grilles, Grates, or Other Lids on the Public Sidewalk] | Supervisor Peskin |
Ordinance adding Public Works Code Section 790 to require the installation of slip resistant manhole, vaults, and sub-sidewalk basement covers, grilles, grates, or other lids on the public sidewalk, to grant the Director of Public Works authority to enforce requirements, and to provide for administrative and civil penalties for violations. | |||
(Fiscal impact.) Supervisor Sandoval dissenting in Committee. | |||
11/18/2003, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. | |||
1/13/2004, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. | |||
2/10/2004, PASSED ON FIRST READING. | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? |
Recommendation of the Land Use Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Maxwell, Ammiano | |||
23. | 031739 | [Prohibition on Demolition of Residential Buildings With 20 or More Dwelling Units Unless the Residential Building Proposed for Demolition Requires Substantial Rehabilitation] | Supervisors Daly, Maxwell, Ammiano |
Ordinance to amend the Planning Code by adding Section 317 and by amending Sections 710.39, 711.39, 712.39, 713.39, 714.39, 715.39, 716.39, 717.39, 718.39, 719.39, 720.39, 721.39, 722.39, 723.39, 724.39, 725.39, 726.39, 727.39, 728.39, 729.39, 730.39, 813.13, 814.13, 815.13, 816.13, 817.13, 818.13, 212, 242, 243, 249.5, and 249.21 to make findings as to the need to preserve affordable housing in San Francisco and to prohibit the demolition of residential buildings with 20 or more dwelling units unless the applicant for the proposed demolition provides documentation that the residential building requires substantial rehabilitation, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan. | |||
2/10/2004, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? |
NEW BUSINESS | |||
Recommendation of the Budget Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors Daly, Maxwell | |||
24. | 040088 | [2004-2005 Fiscal Year Budget for the Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board] | |
Motion approving the fiscal year 2004-2005 proposed budget for the Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board located in Board File No. 032023, and directing that it be filed with the Mayor. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? |
Recommendations of the City Services Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors Dufty, Ma, Alioto-Pier | |||
25. | 040055 | [Fees for regulation of mobile storage containers on the public right-of-way] | Supervisor Peskin |
Ordinance amending Section 726 of the Public Works Code to adjust fees for regulation of placement of mobile storage containers on the public right-of-way. | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? |
26. | 032027 | [Adopting the recommendations of the City Non-Profit Contracting Task Force] | Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty, Ma |
Resolution adopting the recommendations of the City Non-Profit Contracting Task Force. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
27. | 031967 | [Liquor License Transfer, 500 Divisadero Street] | |
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license from 901 Geneva Avenue to 500 Divisadero Street (District 5), to Leila K. Fakouri dba Madrone Lounge, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
28. | 040016 | [Liquor License Transfer, 1028 Geary Street] | |
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license from 3653 Buchanan Street to 1028 Geary Street (District 6), to Neeraj Gore for Lunar Productions LLC, dba "Element" bar and lounge, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
Recommendations of the Finance and Audits Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval, McGoldrick | |||
29. | 040023 | [Public Auction of tax-defaulted real property] | |
Resolution authorizing Tax Collector to sell at public auction certain parcels of tax-defaulted real property. (Treasurer-Tax Collector) | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
30. | 040056 | [Cost sharing agreement to address Ocean Beach erosion issues] | Mayor, Supervisors Ma, Hall, McGoldrick |
Resolution approving a Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the study and development of alternatives to protect the Great Highway and Ocean Beach from beach and bluff erosion and authorizing other official acts in connection with this Agreement. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
Recommendation of the Land Use Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Ammiano | |||
31. | 031879 | [Residential Rent Ordinance-Keys] | Supervisor Daly |
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 ("Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance") by renumbering existing Section 37.13 as 37.14 and renumbering existing Section 37.14 as 37.15, and by adding new Section 37.13 to provide that: each adult occupant is entitled to a minimum of one key/key-set for the rental unit without charge; upon written request for extra keys/key-sets stating the reason(s) (e.g., for the convenience of the occupant, such as admitting a service provider or a delivery person or a houseguest) a landlord shall provide the requested extra keys/key-sets unless within 14 days the landlord denies the request in writing as unreasonable (e.g., due to unlawful occupancy or a pattern of lease violation); a request for an extra key/key-set may only be denied for good reason; unreasonable denial of an extra key/key-set constitutes a decrease in housing services; and, a tenant may file a petition for hearing on a disputed request for an extra key/key-set, which shall be decided by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), with the ALJ decision appealable to the Rent Board. | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? |
Recommendations of the Rules Committee | |||
Present: Supervisors Hall, Dufty, Gonzalez | |||
32. | 030423 | [Establishing the powers and duties of the Small Business Commission] | Supervisor Daly |
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 2A.240, to list the powers and duties of the Small Business Commission, and by repealing Sections 5.120, 5.121, and 5.122, dealing with the former Small Business Commission, and by re-numbering Section 10.100-129 as Section 10.100-333, and providing that the ordinance shall only take effect if a charter amendment creating a Small Business Commission in the Charter is adopted at the November 2003 election. | |||
(No fiscal impact; Companion measure to File 030426.) | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? |
33. | 031920 | [Appointment - Small Business Commission] | |
Motion appointing Michael O'Connor, David Sahagun and Jordanna Thigpen, term ending dates to be determined, to the Small Business Commission. | |||
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? |
Present: Supervisors Hall, Dufty | |||
34. | 031934 | [City-owned cars assigned to the District Attorney] | Supervisors Peskin, Dufty |
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 4.11 to include employees of the District Attorney's Office in the category of employees who may drive city-owned vehicles to and from their residence and to limit the number of such vehicles assigned to the District Attorney to eight (8). | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? |
Present: Supervisors Hall, Dufty, Gonzalez | |||
35. | 031937 | [City Hall - City Hall Preservation Advisory Commission] | Supervisors Peskin, Hall, Dufty |
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code to add Section 5.240 establishing the City Hall Preservation Advisory Commission. | |||
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? |
36. | 040104 | [Power Plant Task Force] | Supervisor Maxwell |
Resolution modifying the Potrero Power Plant Citizens Advisory Task Force by specifying the appointment process for Task Force membership and extending the expiration date of the Task Force from November 1, 2003 to November 1, 2005. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
Present: Supervisors Dufty, Gonzalez | |||
37. | 032004 | [Support HR 3171 and SB 1552] | Supervisors McGoldrick, Gonzalez |
Resolution supporting HR 3171 and SB 1552, amending the USA PATRIOT Act. | |||
12/16/2003, REFERRED to Rules Committee. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M - Recognition of Commendations | |||
38. | 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. | |||
39. | 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 | |||
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 40 through 56 | |||
40. | 040201 | [Commending the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Decision on Same-Sex Marriage] | Supervisors Ammiano, Dufty |
Resolution commending the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for its landmark decision affirming the rights of lesbians and gays to marry. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
41. | 040202 | [California Youth Authority] | Supervisors Ammiano, Maxwell, Daly, Sandoval, McGoldrick, Ma |
Resolution urging the San Francisco Trial Courts, District Attorney, Juvenile Probation Department and Public Defender not to sentence or cause to be sentenced, any person to the California Youth Authority (CYA) unless a CYA commitment is required by law. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
42. | 040203 | [Urging the City Librarian to remove the "European Americans Among Us" exhibit being displayed during Black History Month, and reaffirming S.F.'s commitment to diversity] | Supervisor Daly |
Resolution urging the City Librarian to remove the "European Americans Among Us" exhibit being displayed during Black History Month pending review by the Library Commission and Human Rights Commission of the appropriateness and compatibility of this exhibit, and reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco's commitment to racial and ethnic diversity. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
43. | 040204 | [Commending Chris Cunnie] | Supervisors Dufty, Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Ma, Maxwell, Peskin, Sandoval |
Resolution commending Officer Chris Cunnie for his leadership and dedication to the San Francisco Police Officers' Association, for serving as its President for seven years, forging positive community relationships throughout San Francisco, and for improved working conditions. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
44. | 040205 | [Commending Log Cabin Ranch School] | Supervisors Maxwell, Ma, Dufty, Alioto-Pier |
Resolution commending Log Cabin Ranch School and urging the Mayor's office of Budget to ensure resources remain available to allow for the continued vitality of this critical program. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
45. | 040206 | [Commending Dr. Dorothy Height] | Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty |
Resolution commending Dr. Dorothy Height and declaring February 15, 2004 "Dr. Dorothy Height Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
46. | 040207 | [Recognizing February 15-21, 2004 as National Black Family Technology Awareness Week] | Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty |
Resolution recognizing February 15-21, 2004 as National Black Family Technology Awareness Week and commending IBM, the Career Communications Group and its local partners at the San Francisco Unified School District and Zeum in hosting forums to highlight this issue. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
47. | 040208 | [Extending the term of the Biosciences Task Force to October 22, 2004] | Supervisor Maxwell |
Resolution extending the term of the Biosciences Task Force from April 22, 2004 to October 22, 2004. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
48. | 040209 | [Alan O. Friedland Pump] | Supervisor Peskin |
Resolution urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to name the North Shore Pump Station The Alan O. Friedland Pump Station in honor of Mr. Friedland's many contributions to the City and County of San Francisco and designate February 27, 2004 as Alan O. Friedland Day. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
49. | 040210 | [Proposition K Transition Plan Call for Projects] | Supervisor Sandoval |
Resolution urging the City's Department of Parking and Traffic, the Department of Public Health, the Police Department and other relevant departments and agencies to apply for funding under the Proposition K Transition Plan. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
50. | 040211 | [Commending Dr. Raymond K.Y. Li] | Supervisors Sandoval, Ma, Dufty |
Resolution commending Dr. Raymond K.Y. Li for his contributions to health services for the Chinese community and recent appointment to the Board of Trustees for Chinese Hospital. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
51. | 040212 | [Commending Ross Shoaf] | Supervisor Sandoval |
Resolution commending Ross Shoaf for his tireless efforts to improve the flow of traffic and his work on other transportation issues within San Francisco, and for extending his talents to other metropolitan areas. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
52. | 040214 | [Commending Thomas Ng] | Supervisors Sandoval, Ma, Dufty |
Resolution commending Thomas Ng for his numerous contributions to the Chinese community and recent appointment to the Board of Trustees for Chinese Hospital. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? |
53. | 040180 | [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. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? |
54. | 040185 | [Extending Time for Negotiations] | Supervisor Peskin |
Motion extending time for negotiations pursuant to Charter Section 11.100. | |||
2/10/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? |
55. | 040198 | [Final Map for a 29 Unit a Commercial/Residential Condominium Project - 900 Van Ness Avenue] | |
Motion approving Final Map of 900 Van Ness Avenue, a Commercial/ Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 11 in Assessor's Block No. 718 and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) | |||
(DPW Order No. 174,664; District 6.) | |||
2/12/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? |
56. | 040199 | [Final Map for a 12 Unit Mixed/Use Condominium Project - 800 Innes Avenue] | |
Motion approving Final Map of 800 Innes Avenue, a Mixed/Use Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 2 in Assessor's Block No. 4645, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) | |||
(DPW Order No. 174,653; District 10.) | |||
2/12/2004, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? |
Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda:_________________________________________ | |||
57. | 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. | |||
[Imperative Resolutions, if any] | |||
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION | |||
PROPOSED ORDINANCES | |||
Proposed ordinances received from February 3, 2004 to February 13, 2004, for reference by President to appropriate committee on February 24, 2004. | |||
040137 | [Mission Bay - Owens Street Acceptance, Subdivision 41-43, Phase 1] | ||
Ordinance accepting the dedication for right-of-way purposes of the Subdivision 41-43, Phase 1 portions of property adjacent to Owens Street, designating additional property for right-of-way purposes, approving a map showing such areas and declaring such areas to be open public right-of-way; naming the new right-of-way; designating street grades, sidewalk widths, and street parking restrictions; accepting the irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities and declining the offer of the Pacific Gas & Electric facilities; designating said facilities for public use and maintenance purposes, subject to specified limitations; accepting miscellaneous easements and agreements relating to the project, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings that such actions are consistent with the City's General Plan, the eight priority policy findings of City Planning Code section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 174,642 and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance. (Public Works Department) | |||
2/5/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
040138 | [Mission Bay - Owens Street and 16th Street Acceptance] | ||
Ordinance accepting the dedication for right-of-way purposes of the additional portions of property adjacent to Owens Street and 16th Street, designating additional property for right-of-way purposes, approving a map showing such areas and declaring such areas to be open public right-of-way; naming the new right-of-way; designating street grades, sidewalk widths, and street parking restrictions; accepting the irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities and declining the offer of the Pacific Gas & Electric facilities; designating said facilities for public use and maintenance purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings that such actions are consistent with the City's General Plan, the eight priority policies of City Planning Code section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 174,643 and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance. (Public Works Department) | |||
2/5/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
040139 | [Mission Bay - Fourth Street Public Improvements (UCSF - Phase 1.2)] | ||
Ordinance accepting the dedication for right-of-way purposes of the irrevocable offer of portions future Fourth Street, designating additional property for right-of-way purposes, approving a map showing such areas and declaring such areas to be open public right-of-way; naming the new right-of-way; designating street grades, sidewalk widths, and street parking; accepting the irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities; designating said facilities for public use and maintenance purposes, subject to specified limitations; accepting a utility easements agreement relating to the project, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings that such actions are consistent with the City's General Plan, the eight priority policy findings of City Planning Code section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 174,644 and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance. (Public Works Department) | |||
2/5/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
040160 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Maria Trapalis-Baird] | ||
Ordinance authorizing the settlement of lawsuit filed by Maria Trapalis-Baird against the City and County of San Francisco for $285,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 22, 2002, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 419634, entitled Trapalis-Baird v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) | |||
2/9/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. | |||
040161 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Clara Tempongko, et al.] | ||
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Clara Tempongko, Janine Bersabe, by and through her Guardian ad Litem Clara Temponkgo, and Justin Nguyen, by and through his Guardian, Shawn Nguyen against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 18, 2001 in the United States District Court, Case No. C01-3927 SBA; entitled Clara Tempongko, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) | |||
2/9/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. | |||
040163 | [Settlement of Lawsuits and Assessment Appeals] | ||
Ordinance authorizing settlement of lawsuits and assessment appeals filed by Mission Housing Development Co., Thomas Paine, Ltd., Vista del Monte, Ltd., Buchanan Park, Ltd., Prince Hall Ltd., Laurel Gardens, St. Francis Square Apartments, Friendship Village Inc., Casa de La Raza, Third Baptist Gardens/F. D. Haynes Apartments, and Glenridge Apartments versus the City and County of San Francisco by payment of a total amount not to exceed $1,800,000.00; the cases and appeals are Mission Housing I (San Francisco Co. Super Ct. No. 920940, Court of Appeal No. A075003), Mission Housing II (San Francisco Co. Super Ct. No. 920940, Court of Appeal No. A085462), Mission Housing III (San Francisco Co. Super Ct No. 300781), Mission Housing IV (those assessment appeals for which a decision was rendered by the Assessment Appeals Board on September 9, 2003), and Mission Housing V (San Francisco Co. Superior Ct. No. 502335, Court of Appeal No. A104180); the settlement includes any claims for reduced assessment for the 2002-2003 tax year and Plaintiffs/Claimants shall not file any claims for refund based on Sections 1604 or 2635 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (A copy of proposed Settlement Agreement placed in Board File No. 040163.) (City Attorney) | |||
2/9/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. | |||
040167 | [Market Street Truck Loading Bays] | ||
Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Section 33.3.2 to permit the Department of Parking and Traffic to designate tour bus loading zones, commercial loading zones, or parking meters in parking bays along Market Street, between Steuart and Octavia Streets. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
2/11/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
040168 | [Modification of traffic regulations at Oak and Laguna Streets] | ||
Ordinance repealing Section 34.4 of the San Francisco Traffic Code, pertaining to prohibiting left-hand turns against red or "Stop" signals, at all times. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
2/11/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
040169 | [Modification of traffic regulations at the intersection of Fell and Laguna Streets] | ||
Ordinance repealing Section 34.7 of the San Francisco Traffic Code, pertaining to prohibiting left-hand turns against red or "Stop" signals, at all times. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
2/11/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS | |||
Proposed resolutions received from February 3, 2004 to February 13, 2004, for reference by President to appropriate committee on February 24, 2004. | |||
040164 | [STOP Intersections] | ||
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 31st Avenue and Rivera Street, stopping 31st Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP; and Newcomb and Toland Streets, stopping Newcomb Street, making this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
(2/10/04: 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. 2759.) | |||
2/11/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
040165 | [Parking Regulations] | ||
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Missouri Street, both sides, between 20th and 22nd Streets (500 and 600 blocks); and Sierra Street, north side, between Missouri and Texas Streets. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Plymouth Avenue, east side, from Monterey Boulevard to 60 feet northerly; Cesar Chavez Street, north side, from 35 feet to 85 feet east of Connecticut Street (extends existing 35-foot zone by an additional 50 feet); and Cesar Chavez Street, south side, from Connecticut Street to 85 feet easterly. PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Ellis Street, south side, from Laguna Street to 350 feet westerly (legislates existing conditions); Waller Street, north side, from Divisadero Street to Broderick Street (legislates existing conditions); and Market Street, north side, between the east and west curb lines of Steuart Street. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Edgar Place, east side, from 80 feet south of Niagara Avenue to the southern terminus (unit block). NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND NO PARKING, 7 AM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - ESTABLISH Nido Avenue, west side, between Turk and Vega Streets; and Vega Street, north side, between Anza Vista and Nido Avenues. TOW-AWAY NO PARKING, 9 PM TO 6 AM, EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - RESCIND 10-MINUTE GREEN ZONE, 9 AM TO 6 PM, EVERYDAY - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA NO. 1 (30-MINUTE METERS, 7 AM TO 6 PM, EVERYDAY) - EXTEND Market Street, north side, between the east and west curb lines of Steuart Street. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 6 PM, EVERYDAY - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 7 PM, EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH 3rd Street,both sides, from Mission to Market Streets; and 3rd Street, west side, from Howard to Mission Streets. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
(2/10/04: 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. 2759.) | |||
2/11/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
040166 | [Traffic Regulations] | ||
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. TWO-WAY STREET - ESTABLISH Laguna Street, between Fell and Oak Streets. RIGHT TURN ONLY - REVOKE Laguna Street, southbound at Fell Street; and Laguna Street, northbound at Oak Street. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
(2/10/04: 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. 2759.) | |||
2/11/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
040170 | [Provide nutrition education in community settings to low-income families in San Francisco] | ||
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $99,908 from the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) to provide nutrition education in community settings to low-income families in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of January 1, 2004, to September 30, 2004. (Public Health Department) | |||
2/12/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. | |||
040182 | [Improve working conditions for day laborers in the San Francisco Mission District] | ||
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health (SFDPH), to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $212,584 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to improve working conditions for day laborers in the San Francisco Mission District and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 30, 2003, to September 29, 2004. (Public Health Department) | |||
2/10/2004, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. | |||
040266 | [Petitions and Communications] | ||
Petitions and Communications received from February 3, 2004 through February 17, 2004 for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on February 24, 2004. From Department of Human Services, submitting list of all the shelters in San Francisco, including a detailed chart on a shelter's wheelchair accessibility.(1) From Department of Parking and Traffic, submitting quarterly tow refunds report pursuant to Administrative Code Section 10C.12.(2) From Office of the Controller, submitting report concerning the concession audit of the China Basin Ballpark Company LLC.(3) From Office of the Legislative Analyst, submitting report on the non-profit collective/cooperative medical cannabis cultivation and distribution model recently employed by the Wo/men's Alliance for Medical Marijuana (WAMM) in Santa Cruz, including an analysis on the feasibility and ramifications of implementing such a model in San Francisco. File 031676(4) From Fire Department, regarding installation of a Cingular Wireless cell site erected at Fire Station 13. (Reference No. 20031216-005) Copy: Supervisor Peskin(5) From Office of the Treasurer, submitting investment activity (for fiscal year to date) of the portfolios under management.(6) From Department of Public Health, submitting report on the rate of salary and fringe benefit expenditures for the six months ending December 31, 2003 for San Francisco General Hospital and Jail Health.(7) From Department of Telecommunications and Information Services (DTIS), submitting list of DTIS' contracts for fiscal year 2002/03 that were awarded because the contractor was the sole source of the products or services needed.(8) From various City Departments, regarding what plans if any the Department has that would add 5,000 new jobs to the City's workforce within the next five years at no cost to the taxpayers of San Francisco. Copy: Supervisor Hall(9) Dept. of Children, Youth and Their Families (Reference No. 20031216-064) Employees' Retirement System (Reference No. 20031216-024) Emergency Communications Department (Reference No. 20031216-030) Human Rights Commission (Reference No. 20031216-048) Budget Analyst (Reference No. 20031216-061) City Administrator (Reference No. 20031216-027) Civil Service Commission (Reference No. 20031216-047) Consumer Assurance (Reference No. 20031216-021) Mayor (Reference No. 20031216-065) Department of Parking and Traffic (Reference No. 20031216-058) Redevelopment Agency (Reference No. 20031216-017) Dept. of Telecommunications/Information Services (Reference No. 20031216-028) From Hospital and Nursing Home Discharge Planning Task Force, submitting final report entitled "Hospital and Nursing Home Discharge Planning" May 2003.(10) From Juvenile Probation Department, submitting budget reduction summary for budget years 2001-2002 to 2004-2005.(11) From Greater West Portal Neighborhood Association, submitting opposition to proposal to delegate Planning Commission power of Discretionary Review to the administration of the Planning Department. Copy: Each Supervisor(12) From Karen Wong, submitting request for an off-sale general, type 21 liquor license for Richmond New May Wah Supermarket at 701 Clement Street.(13) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to traffic circles on Page Street that can be hazardous to pedestrians, especially the disabled. Approximately 100 letters(14) From Adam McCauley, submitting opposition to proposed State legislation to modernize laws related to alcohol closing hours. File 040057, Copy: Each Supervisor(15) From concerned citizens, submitting support for proposed State legislation to modernize laws related to alcohol closing hours. File 040057, Copy: Each Supervisor(16) From Department of Public Works, submitting copy of letter to constituent denying his request to revoke an approved minor sidewalk encroachment permit at 291 Downey Street.(17) From State Public Utilities Commission, concerning ordinance requiring slip resistant manhole, vault and sub-sidewalk basement covers, grilles, grates or other lids on the public sidewalk. File 030611(18) From California Highway Patrol, submitting notice that the San Francisco Fire Department is exempt from California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 1103(e) and (f), requiring ambulances to carry a spare tire and jack. File 031757(19) From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests: Sean Eisbernd, Mike Farrah, Jennifer Entire Matz(20) From Department of Public Health, submitting San Francisco Monthly STD Report.(21) From State Office of Homeland Security, submitting notice that grant application and Phase II funding for the Urban Area Security Initiative II from July 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004 has been approved.(22) From concerned citizens, submitting support for proposed ordinance prohibiting the demolition of residential buildings with 20 or more dwelling units unless the residential building proposed for demolition requires substantial rehabilitation. File 031739, approximately 225 postcards(23) From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding proposed change of the maximum time limit for metered parking on Stockton Street (1500 Block) between Columbus Avenue and Union Street.(24) From Planning Department, submitting Notice of Determination for the San Francisco Cruise Terminal Mixed-Use Project and Brannan Street Wharf Project. File 030379(25) From Fire Department, submitting notice of annual inspection relative to fire and life safety issues for County Jail No. 2, 850 Bryant Street, 7 Floor.(26) From Real Estate Division, responding to inquiry pertaining to the new 3G-cell site erected by Cingular Wireless on Fire Station 13.(Reference No. 20031216-004) Copy: Supervisor Peskin(27) From Reuben and Alter LLP, responding to allegations raised in Stephen Williams' letter dated January 22, 2004, regarding his claim that the 899 North Point Street project site may contain hazardous materials. File 031969, Copy: Each Supervisor(28) From Office of the Controller, submitting six-month budget status report for fiscal year 2003/04.(29) From H. Hodges, submitting support for converting Muni diesel buses to cleaner burning biodiesel.(30) From Michele McMahon, commenting on the lack of maintenance at Rossi field compared to Moscone field in the Marina District.(31) From concerned citizens, submitting support for urging the Governor to consider postponing further construction work on the Central Freeway configurations that may better serve traffic flow and lessen the negative impacts on the surrounding neighborhoods. File 040114, Copy: Each Supervisor(32) From J. Lee Murphy, commenting that San Francisco loses tax revenue to Colma because there are no large hardware stores in San Francisco, and urging the Board of Supervisors to consider permitting a Home Depot Store to locate at the former Goodman Lumber site or somewhere near that area. Copy: Supervisor Maxwell(33) From STD Prevention and Control, submitting San Francisco Sexually Transmitted Disease Annual Summary for 2002.(34) From Department of Public Health, submitting copy of letter sent to the Planning Department regarding proposed development at 899 North Point Street. Copy: Each Supervisor(35) From Bruce Hildenbrand, suggesting an increase in the amount the Curry Company concessionaire pays to Yosemite National Park as a usage fee.(36) From James Chaffee, regarding his lawsuit against the San Francisco Library Commission. Copy: Each Supervisor(37) From Office of the Controller, submitting Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ended June 30, 2003.(38) From Office of the Mayor, submitting appointment of Sean Elsbernd as the Mayor's liaison to the Board of Supervisors. Copy: Each Supervisor(39) From Bike and Roll Rentals, regarding the Entertainment District concept for the North Beach "Corridor" area.(40) From the Asian Art Museum, announcing the one-year anniversary of its new Civic Center home on March 20, 2004 by offering free admission for all visitors on Saturday, March 20, 2004.(41) From Board of Appeals, submitting names of the newly elected Commissioners to the Board of Appeals.(42) From Department of Parking and Traffic, concerning what effect the Secondary Unit legislation will have on the City's overall traffic flow, as well as the traffic flow in individual neighborhoods. (Reference No. 20031028-006) Copy: Supervisor Hall(43) From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding the feasibility of installing a four-way stop at the intersection of Ocean and Otesego. (Reference No. 20040127-005) Copy: Supervisor Sandoval(44) From Department of Parking and Traffic, concerning the recent closure of Waller Street between Stanyan and Kezar Drive. (Reference No. 20031216-007) Copy: Supervisor Hall(45) From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding implementing time limited restrictions along Judah Corridor to prevent commuter and promote resident parking. (Reference No. 20031028-003) Copy: Supervisor Hall(46) From Mayor's Office of Community Development, regarding funding for the proposed gun buy back program. (Reference No. 20040203-018) Copy: Supervisor Daly(47) From Ethics Commission, submitting fourth quarter 2003 Lobbyist Report. Copy: Each Supervisor(48) From Office of the City Attorney, submitting report of hours of service provided from December 1-31, 2003 and the total hours of services year to date through June 30, 2004 to the Board of Supervisors.(49) From Office of the City Attorney, submitting report of hours of service provided from December 1-31, 2003 and the total hours of services year to date through June 30, 2004 to the Board of Supervisors - Confidential Matters.(50) From Trutanich & Michel, LLP, submitting opposition to proposed ordinance requiring firearm thefts or loss to be reported within 48 hours. File 031932(51) From Vikasni Prasad and Syed Ali, submitting request for transfer of a type 21 off-sale liquor license from 1500 Taylor Street to 1287 Howard Street.(52) From Planning Department, submitting Notice of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review for proposed ordinance that would allow a tourist hotel of 75 rooms or less as a principal permitted use in the Service/Secondary Office District. File 032030(53) From Ethics Commission, submitting summary of fourth quarter 2003 report on lobbyist activity. Copy: Each Supervisor(54) From Public Library, submitting re-appointment of Susan Goldstein, City Archivist, as the San Francisco Public Library representative to the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Advisory Committee.(55) From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding request for a traffic study at the intersection of Hunters Point Boulevard at Hawes Street and Innes Avenue. (Reference No. 20031216-006) Copy: Supervisor Maxwell(56) Number not used.(57) From Office of the Controller, submitting financial reports for January 2004.(58) From Department of Parking and Traffic, responding to inquiry regarding use and preference of vending machines at the Department. (Reference No. 20030923-026) Copy: Supervisor Peskin(59) From Real Estate Division, submitting a complete listing of all City properties that are being leased for a $1.00 a year or less. (Reference No. 20040203-025) Copy: Supervisor Hall(60) From Municipal Transportation Agency, submitting copy of letter sent to the Japantown Task Force, Inc. regarding the Task Force's desire to bring attention to Japantown as a major San Francisco destination.(61) From Department of Human Services, submitting an update on activities related to the implementation of CalWORKs. Copy: Each Supervisor(62) From Immigrant Rights Commission, urging the Mayor and Board of Supervisors to ask Senator Feinstein, Senator Boxer and Representative Stark to respond immediately to the Cuevas family request for immigration assistance.(63) From Public Utilities Commission, submitting support for resolution approving a Fiscal Cost Sharing Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. File 040056(64) From concerned citizens, submitting their comments on same sex marriages.(65) From Severson & Werson, submitting request for a liquor license for the Majestic Hotel at 1500 Sutter Street.(66) From concerned citizens, commenting on proposed legislation to grade restaurants for compliance with the Health Code. File 040092, Copy: Each Supervisor(67) From Mayor's Memorial Day Citizen's Committee, submitting invitation to the 2004 Mayor's Memorial Day Citizen's Committee on February 19, 2004, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Presidio Trust Office of Special Events at 201 Halleck Street, 2nd Floor.(68) | |||
ADJOURNMENT | |||
Meeting Procedures |
The Board of Supervisors is the Legislative Body of the City and County of San Francisco. The Board considers ordinances and resolutions, most of which have been the subject of
hearings before the standing committees of the board 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 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, (Violators may be removed from the meeting room.) 3) signs to be brought into the meeting or displayed in the room; and 4)standing in the Legislative Chamber. Citizens are encouraged to testify at Board hearings and to write letters to the Board and to its members, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102. Agenda are available on the internet at www.sfgov.org/bdsupvrs.bos.htm. THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL, ROOM 244, RECEPTION DESK. Board meetings are cablecast on SF Cable 26. For video tape copies and scheduling call (415) 557-4293. Results of each Board meeting can be obtained about a half hour after the end of the meeting by telephoning (415) 554-5555. Requests for language translation at a meeting must be received no later than noon the Friday before the meeting. Contact Ohn Myint at (415) 554-7704. 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 of the Board of Supervisors is in Room 250 of City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. The Chamber is wheelchair accessible. The closest accessible BART Station is Civic Center, three blocks from City Hall. Accessible MUNI lines serving this location are: #47 Van Ness, and the #71 Haight/Noriega and the F Line to Market and Van Ness and the Metro stations at Van Ness and Market and at Civic Center. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call 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. All meetings are real-time captioned and are cablecast open-captioned on SF Cable 26. The following services are available when requests are made by 4:00 p.m. of the Friday before the Board meeting. This advance notice will help ensure availability. ś For American Sign Language interpreters or use of a reader during a meeting, contact Ohn Myint at (415) 554-7704. ś For a large print copy of agenda or minutes in alternative formats, contact Annette Lonich at (415) 554-7706. Assistive listening devices are available from the receptionist in the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244, prior to the meeting. The Clerk of the Board's Office TTY number is (415) 554-5227. In order 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 various chemical based products. |
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance |
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct
the people's business. This 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 Donna Hall by mail to Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102, by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by email at Donna.Hall@sfgov.org Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by contacting Ms. Hall or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine.htm |
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements |
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code Sec. 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site www.sfgov.org/ethics |