Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
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 February 8, 2005 and February 15, 2005 Board Meeting Minutes. | |||
| AGENDA CHANGES | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS | |||
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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 16 | |||
| Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee | |||
| Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd | |||
| 1. | 050133
| [Defense Costs of Residential Hotel Ordinance] | Supervisor Peskin |
| Ordinance amending Section 41.13 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, the Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition Ordinance, to clarify that funds in the Residential Hotel Preservation Fund may be expended both to create replacement housing and to defend the Ordinance against legal challenge. | |||
| 3/1/2005, PASSED ON FIRST READING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? | |||
| Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee | |||
| Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Dufty, Ma | |||
| 2. | 050070 | [STOP Intersections] | Supervisor Dufty |
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Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Arlington Street at Roanoke Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and Arlington Street at Mateo Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP. | |||
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(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.) | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 3. | 050151 | [Accept-Expend State Grant] | |
| Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police for the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend grant funds made available through the State Office of Emergency Services for a project entitled "Law Enforcement Specialized Unit (LESU) - Violence Against Women Program," and agreeing to accept an in-kind match from La Casa De Las Madres for a Victim Advocate position, and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. (Police Department) | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 4. | 050154 | [STOP Intersections] | |
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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 Illinois 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) | |||
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(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.) | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 5. | 050155 | [Traffic Regulations] | |
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Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - RESCIND Anza Street, eastbound, at Masonic Avenue. NO LEFT TURN - RESCIND Twin Peaks Boulevard, northbound, onto westbound Carmel Street NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH 505 Parnassus Avenue driveway exit (mid-block between 3rd Avenue and Hillway Street). RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS ONLY - ESTABLISH Baker Street, northbound, at Turk Street. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
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(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.) | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 6. | 050156 | [Traffic Regulations] | |
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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) | |||
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(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.) | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 7. | 050188 | [Accept and Expend Grant] | Supervisors Elsbernd, Ma |
| 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. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 8. | 050153 | [Parking Regulations] | |
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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) | |||
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(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.) | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| Recommendations of the Rules Committee | |||
| Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Peskin | |||
| 9. | 041763 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Israel Flores] | |
| Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Israel Flores against the City and County of San Francisco for $85,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on September 18, 2003 in the United States District Court, Northern District, Case No. C03-4262 SBA; entitled Israel Flores v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; other material terms of said settlement are the City shall waive its lien in the amount of $33,740.60, representing the value of medical services provided to Israel Flores for injuries sustained in the relevant incident. (City Attorney) | |||
| 3/1/2005, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? | |||
| 10. | 050094 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Rebeccah Sturtz v. CCSF] | |
| Ordinance authorizing settlement in the matter of Rebeccah Sturtz v. City and County of San Francisco for $65,000. The lawsuit was filed on June 3, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 415-227; entitled Rebeccah Sturtz v. City and County of San Francisco; Raymond E. Batz Jr., Gary D. Curto, Albert J. Fernandez, Charles Krieger, Timothy J. Miles, Harry Paretchan, William Shore, and Does I through XX, inclusive. (City Attorney) | |||
| 3/1/2005, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? | |||
| 11. | 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) | |||
| 3/1/2005, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? | |||
| 12. | 050246 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Kemper Insurance Co.] | |
| Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kemper Insurance Co. by and through American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co. against the City and County of San Francisco for $46,344.48; the lawsuit was filed on December 23, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 437-338; entitled Kemper Insurance Co, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) | |||
| 3/1/2005, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? | |||
| 13. | 050247 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - 18th and Arkansas Homeowners Association, et al., v. CCSF, et al.] | |
| Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by 18th and Arkansas Homeowners Association, 1220 Folsom Street Owners' Association, 2412 Harrison Street Owners' Association, India Cove Homeowners Association, 700 Illinois Street Owners' Association, 1415 Indiana Street Owners' Association, Penn Station Lofts Owners' Association, 226 Ritch Street Owners Association, 650 Second Street Owners' Association, San Francisco Flower Growers Association, 2030 Third Street Homeowners' Association, Tehama Lofts Condominium Owners' Association, 1011 23rd Street Owners' Association, and 239 8th Street Homeowners' Association against the City and County of San Francisco for $65,424.81; the lawsuit was filed on September 27, 2003 in the San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 424-484; entitled 18th and Arkansas Homeowners Association, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. | |||
| 3/1/2005, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? | |||
| Present: Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi, Peskin | |||
| 14. | 050293 | [Appointment - Arts Task Force] | |
| Resolution appointing Kristine Keefer, Ronald Gallman, David Gluck, Diane Cullinan and Marc Vogl, terms ending July 1, 2005, to the Arts Task Force. | |||
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Kristine Keefer, new appointment, seat 12, must be an artist working the San Francisco Bay Area, for the unexpired portion of a six-month term ending July 1, 2005. Ronald Gallman, new appointment, seat 13, must serve as a director, staff member or board member of a non-profit arts organization based in San Francisco with an annual budget exceeding five million dollars, for the unexpired portion of a six-month term ending July 1, 2005. David Gluck, new appointment, seat 14, must serve as a director, staff member or board member of non-profit arts organization based in San Francisco with an annual budget between one million dollars and five million dollars, for the unexpired portion of a six-month term ending July 1, 2005. Diane Cullinan, new appointment, seat 15, must serve as a director, staff member or board member of a non-profit arts organizations based in San Francisco with an annual budget between $250,000 and one million dollars, for the unexpired portion of a six-month term ending July 1, 2005. Marc Vogl, new appointment, seat 16, must serve as a director, staff member or board member of a non-profit arts organization based in San Francisco with an annual budget less than $250,000, for the unexpired portion of a six-month term ending July 1, 2005. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 15. | 050294 | [Appointment - Skateboarding Task Force] | |
| Resolution appointing David Miles, term ending September 6, 2005, to the Skateboarding Task Force. | |||
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David Miles, succeeding Ilya Weber, resigned, seat 2, must be from the in-line skating community knowledgeable about the sport for a period of five years, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending September 6, 2005. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 16. | 050324 | [Appointment - Child Care Planning and Advisory Council] | |
| Resolution appointing David Fleishman, term ending December 31, 2006, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council. | |||
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David Fleishman, succeeding Jean van Keulen, resigned, seat 2, must be a nominee of District 2 Supervisor selected from: parent advisory councils of public and private child care programs; associations of child care centers, family day care providers and Head Start; public interest organizations including but not limited to the Child Care Law Center; community organizations; the Bay Area Employer Work and Family Coalition; and members of labor organizations and local organizations that fall within the definition of "Community representative", for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending December 31, 2006. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| Questions on the Consent Agenda are on final passage, first reading, or adoption, as indicated:______________________________________________ | |||
| REGULAR AGENDA | |||
| NEW BUSINESS | |||
| Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee | |||
| Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, McGoldrick | |||
| 17. | 050213 | [To appropriate supplemental funds to fund the SFPUC Water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the remainder of fiscal year 2004-2005] | Mayor |
| Ordinance appropriating $21,963,000 of bond sales proceeds from the Water Department to fund the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUC) Capital Improvements Program for fiscal year 2004-05. | |||
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(Fiscal impact.) | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? | |||
| Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd | |||
| 18. | 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. (Recreation and Park Department) | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? | |||
| 19. | 050060 | [MUNI Clean Air Plan and Compliance with Proposition I] | Supervisor Ammiano |
| Resolution supporting immediate action to implement MUNI's Clean Air Plan to bring MUNI into compliance with Proposition I by acquiring hybrid electric buses, retiring and replacing outmoded diesel buses and requiring that 100% of the interim diesel fleet be equipped with devices to minimize particulate matter (PM) and NOx (oxides of nitrogen) emissions. | |||
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(Fiscal impact.) | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee | |||
| Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Dufty, Ma | |||
| 20. | 041308 | [Regulating the Distribution of Handbills] | Supervisor Ma |
| Ordinance amending Article 5.7 of the Public Works Code by repealing section 184.71, which required persons distributing Handbills to register and pay fees, amending section 184.74 to permit the City to recover costs incurred in cleaning up Handbills distributed in violation of the ordinance and to impose civil penalties for violations, and by renumbering sections 184.71 through 184.77. | |||
| 11/16/2004, CONTINUED. Continued to November 23, 2004 | |||
| 11/23/2004, PASSED ON FIRST READING. | |||
| 12/7/2004, RE-REFERRED to City Services Committee. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? | |||
| 21. | 050071 | [Shopping Cart Signage and Security Requirements] | Supervisor Ma |
| Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter X, of the San Francisco Municipal (Public Works) Code by adding Sections 1410-1414, requiring permanently affixed signs on shopping carts, requiring businesses with carts to post signs prohibiting removal from premises and to secure all carts during hours business is closed. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? | |||
| 22. | 050214 | [Authorizing the Human Services to request an Able Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD) Waiver from the State Department of Social Services] | Mayor, Supervisor Ammiano |
| Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency to request an ABAWD Waiver from the State Department of Social Services. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee | |||
| Present: Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd, Mirkarimi | |||
| 23. | 050216 | [Jail Food Services] | Supervisor Sandoval |
| Resolution authorizing the Sheriff's Department to enter into a contract for jail food services which will require anticipated expenditures by the City and County of more than ten million dollars over a four year period. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 24. | 050217 | [Proposition J Certification for Jail Food Services] | Supervisor Sandoval |
| Resolution approving the Controller's certification that county jail food service management operations can practically be performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by City employees at budgeted levels. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| Recommendation of the Land Use Committee | |||
| Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval, McGoldrick | |||
| 25. | 041745 | [Regulating Skateboard Riding] | Supervisor Ma |
| Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending section 100 (Ord. No. 300-98) so that it no longer applies to skateboard riders; repealing a second section 100 (Ord. No. 385-98); repealing sections 100.1 through 100.6, which established a pilot program regulating roller and in-line skaters that has now expired; and adding a new section 100.1, regulating the riding of skateboards in San Francisco. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? | |||
| Recommendations of the Rules Committee | |||
| Present: Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi, Peskin | |||
| 26. | 041138 | [Board of Supervisors to respond on behalf of City departments to orders for the production of City records made under designated state and federal laws] | Supervisors McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin |
| Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, by adding Section 2.20, to authorize the Board of Supervisors to identify as "watch laws" those state or federal laws calling for the disclosure of information or records held by the City, where disclosure could violate of the rights of individuals under the State or Federal Constitutions, and to authorize the Board to respond on behalf of City departments to orders for the production of City information or records made under such watch laws. | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? | |||
| 27. | 041139 | [Designating the USA PATRIOT Act as a "watch law" under Charter Section 16.124] | Supervisors McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin |
| Resolution designating the USA PATRIOT Act as a "watch law" under Charter Section 16.124. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 28. | 050120 | [Appointing members to the IHSS Governing Body] | Supervisor Maxwell |
| Ordinance clarifying the process for appointing members to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority (IHSS) Governing Body, and adding two additional members (representing the bargaining unit of the union that represents IHSS independent providers, and a consumer at-large who is eighteen years of age or older). | |||
| Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? | |||
| 29. | 050179 | [Extending the Joint City and School District Select Committee for two years] | Supervisors Maxwell, Ma, Ammiano, Peskin |
| Motion amending Rule 5.7 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to extend the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2007. | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M - Recognition of Commendations | |||
| SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. | |||
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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. | |||
| 30. | 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). | |||
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(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. | |||
| 2/8/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to March 15, 2005. | |||
| 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.) | |||
| 31. | 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. | |||
| 2/8/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to March 15, 2005 | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 32. | 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. | |||
| 2/8/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to March 15, 2005 | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 33. | 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. | |||
| 2/8/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to March 15, 2005 | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M | |||
| 34. | 050287 | [Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department, approving a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (Case No. 2003.0807E) adopted and issued on November 29, 2004, for the proposed construction of two mixed-use buildings on Divisadero Street and one all-residential building on Hayes Street after demolition of an existing 12,000 gross-square-foot (gsf) building at 616 Divisadero Street, currently used as a church (currently a Baptist Church and before that the Harding Theater). The two proposed buildings on Divisadero Street would be identical 9,615 gsf, four-story, mixed-use buildings each with approximately 2,500 gsf of commercial use on portions of the first two levels, and four residential dwelling units on the remainder of the four floors. The proposed building on Hayes Street would be a 30,631 gsf, four-story building with 10 dwelling units on all four levels. The entire proposed project would include 18 dwelling units, 18 off-street parking spaces, and approximately 5,000 gsf of commercial space in three buildings that would each be four stories, approximately 46 feet in height. Off-street parking for all three buildings would be located in the Hayes Street building. The project site at 616 Divisadero Street (Assessor's Block 1202, Lot 002J) is an L-shaped lot with frontages on both Divisadero and Hayes Streets and is approximately 13,285 square feet. The project site is zoned NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial and is within a 65-A height and bulk district. (Appellant: Arthur D. Levy of Levy, Ram & Olson LLP Attorneys representing Central City Progressives.) | |||
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(Appeal filed February 15, 2005; companion measure to Files 050288, 050289, 050290; District 5.) | |||
| Action:___________________________ | |||
| Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the negative declaration decision 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.) | |||
| 35. | 050288 | [Finding mitigated negative declaration appeal of 606-624 DivisaderoStreet/1278 Hayes Street timely] | |
| Motion finding the appeal of the mitigated negative declaration issued on November 29, 2004, for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street timely filed. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 36. | 050289 | [Finding appeal of the mitigated negative declaration for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street untimely] | |
| Motion finding the appeal of the negative declaration issued on November 29, 2004 for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street not timely filed. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 37. | 050290 | [Preparation of findings related to the timeliness of the mitigated negative declaration appeal for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the timeliness of the mitigated negative declaration appeal for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) | |||
| 38. | 050400 | [Affirm approval of the mitigated negative declaration for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Motion affirming Planning Department adoption of the mitigated negative declaration for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 39. | 050401 | [Reversing approval of the negative declaration for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Motion reversing the Planning Department approval of the mitigated negative declaration for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 40. | 050402 | [Preparation of findings to reverse approval of the mitigated negative declaration for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the Planning Department's approval of the mitigated negative declaration for 606-624 Divisadero Street/1278 Hayes Street. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 41. | 050087 | [Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission by its Motion No. No.16921 dated December 9, 2004, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2003.0807CEK, subject to certain conditions, allowing the development of a lot greater than 9,999 square feet and the creation of parking in amounts greater than accessory on a lot in an NC-2 (Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District, on property located at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street, northeast corner of Divisadero and Hayes Streets; Lot 002J, Assessor's Block 1202. (Appellant: David Tornheim, representing the Central City Progressives.) | |||
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(Filed 1/10/05; companion measure to Files 050087, 050088, 050089, 050090, 050091; District 5.) | |||
| 2/1/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 15, 2005. | |||
| 2/15/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to March 15, 2005 | |||
| Action:___________________________ | |||
| Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the conditional use application decision 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.) | |||
| 42. | 050088 | [Appeal, Conditional Use - 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16921, approving Conditional Use Application 2003.0807CEK on property located at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| 2/1/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 15, 2005. | |||
| 2/15/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to March 15, 2005 | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 43. | 050089 | [Appeal, Conditional Use - 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16921, approving Conditional Use Application 2003.0807CEK on property located at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| 2/1/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 15, 2005. | |||
| 2/15/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to March 15, 2005 | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 44. | 050090 | [Findings - 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional use Application No. 2003.0807CEK on property located at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| 2/1/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 15, 2005. | |||
| 2/15/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to March 15, 2005 | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 45. | 050091 | [Environmental Review - 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street] | |
| Motion certifying review of Final Negative Declaration relating to proposed Conditional Use of Property at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| 2/1/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to February 15, 2005. | |||
| 2/15/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to March 15, 2005 | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| COMMITTEE REPORTS | |||
| Reports from committees, if any, recommending emergency or urgent measures. | |||
| The following item was considered by the Rules Committee at a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. The Chair intends to request the Committee to send the following item to the Board as a committee report on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. | |||
| 46. | 050318 | [Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Ann Moller Caen] | Mayor |
| Motion approving the Mayor's appointment of Ann Moller Caen to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2009. | |||
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Charter Section 3.100-17 provides that the Board of Supervisors has the authority to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote of the Board (eight votes) within 30 days following transmittal of the Mayor's Notice of appointment, and that failure of the Board to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote within the thirty day period shall result in the appointee continuing to serve as appointed. Transmittal date - February 18, 2005. | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 47. | 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. | |||
| 48. | 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 49 through 70 | |||
| 49. | 050360 | [San Francisco's First Annual Spring Cleaning Day] | Supervisor Alioto-Pier |
| Resolution declaring Saturday, March 19, 2005 as San Francisco's First Annual Spring Cleaning Day. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 50. | 050361 | [Zoning - Extension of Planning Commission Review Period] | Supervisor Ammiano |
| Resolution extending the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance to amend the Planning Code to define a single room occupancy unit as a unit that is affordable to very low income or extremely low income households. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 51. | 050362 | [Supporting Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier] | Supervisors Ammiano, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, McGoldrick, Peskin |
| Resolution supporting the need for a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge to protect the public's health and safety and further urging the Golden Gate Bridge Board Directors to proceed with the design and consultation of a suicide barrier. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 52. | 050363 | [Full-funding for Wages Plus Program in FY 04/05 and FY 06/07] | Supervisors Daly, Ma, Peskin |
| Resolution urging Mayor to fully fund the Wages Plus Program to ensure that eligible child care providers who have sought approved training and educational units can receive wage increases in FY 04/05 and FY 05/06 as prescribed by the program. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 53. | 050364 | [Urging the Social Security Administration to Refrain from Closing the Western Addition Field Office] | Supervisor Mirkarimi |
| Resolution urging the Social Security Administration to refrain from closing the Western Addition Social Security Office. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 54. | 050385 | [Supporting Assembly Bill 1147 - California Industrial Hemp Farming Act] | Supervisor Mirkarimi |
| Resolution urging the California Assembly and Senate and the Governor of California to support Assembly Bill 1147 (AB1147), introduced by Assemblyman Mark Leno, the "The California Industrial Hemp Farming Act". | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 55. | 050386 | [Ethics Investigation Disclosure] | Supervisor Mirkarimi |
| Resolution urging the Ethics Commission to unseal and redact records related to the settlement of the case involving late reporting of contributions against Proposition D of 2002. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 56. | 050387 | [Commending Kathy Thomas-Perry] | Supervisor Maxwell |
| Resolution commending Kathy Thomas-Perry for her dedication, commitment to and leadership of the San Francisco Asthma Task Force. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 57. | 050388 | [Supporting Fair Wages and Working Conditions for All UCSF Workers] | Supervisors McGoldrick, Mirkarimi |
| Resolution supporting fair wages and working conditions for all UCSF workers. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 58. | 050390 | [Opposing H.R. 298] | Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Daly |
| Resolution opposing H.R. 298, a bill sponsored by Rep. Richard Pombo to require the Secretary of the Interior to provide public access to the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 59. | 050391 | [Supporting Senate Bill 169] | Supervisors Peskin, Alioto-Pier |
| Resolution expressing support for Senate Bill 169, introduced by Senator Carole Migden, and urging the California State Legislature and Governor to support this measure. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 60. | 050392 | [Greek Independence Day in San Francisco] | Supervisors Ma, Mirkarimi |
| Resolution declaring March 25, 2005 as "Greek Independence Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 61. | 050393 | [United Irish Cultural Center 30th Anniversary] | Supervisors Ma, Elsbernd, Mirkarimi |
| Resolution commending the 30th Anniversary of the United Irish Cultural Center. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 62. | 050394 | [Commending Preschool California] | Supervisor Ma |
| Resolution commending Preschool California's efforts in building momentum toward increasing access to quality preschool to all 4-year-olds in California. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 63. | 050395 | [Mission of Laguna Honda Hospital] | Supervisors Elsbernd, Peskin, Mirkarimi |
| Resolution urging the Executive Staff of Laguna Honda Hospital to amend the recently revised mission of LHH to include "long term care" as one of the goals of the hospital, and to publicly consult with the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors before any additional changes are made to either the mission or the admissions policy of Laguna Honda Hospital. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 64. | 050396 | [Laguna Honda Quarterly Statistics Report] | Supervisors Elsbernd, Peskin, Mirkarimi |
| Resolution urging the Executive Administrator of Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center to provide, on a quarterly basis, admissions statistics for Laguna Honda Hospital detailing age, ethnicity, and referral information. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 65. | 050397 | [Declaring March 11, 2005 to be Sylvester Day] | Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano |
| Resolution declaring March 11, 2005 to be Sylvester Day. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 66. | 050398 | [Declaring March 15, 2004 to be Drug Court Day] | Supervisor Dufty |
| Resolution declaring March 15, 2004 to be Drug Court Day. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 67. | 050399 | [Commending Sydney Gurewitz Clemens] | Supervisor Dufty |
| Resolution commending Sydney Gurewitz Clemens. | |||
| 3/1/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? | |||
| 68. | 050325 | [Final Map for a 19 Unit Live Work Condominium Project - 1050 17th Street] | |
| Motion approving Final Map of 1050 17th Street, A Live Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 2A in Assessor's Block No. 3948, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) | |||
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(DPW Order No. 175,212; District 6.) | |||
| 2/23/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 69. | 050326 | [Final Map for a 5 Unit Residential Condominium Project - 362-362A-364-364A-366 Sanchez Street] | |
| Motion approving Final Map of 362-362A-364-364A-366 Sanchez Street, A Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 14 in Assessor's Block No. 3564, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) | |||
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(DPW Order No. 175,233; District 8.) | |||
| 2/23/2005, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? | |||
| 70. | 050331 | [Needle Exchange Emergency] | Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Dufty, Mirkarimi |
| Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. | |||
| 3/1/2005, 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:_________________________________________ | |||
| 71. | 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). | |||
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[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." | |||
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[Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory. | |||
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[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 February 22, 2005 to March 7, 2005, for reference by President to appropriate committee on March 15, 2005. | |||
| 050328 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Mary Jane Gregory] | ||
| Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mary Jane Gregory against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on February 13, 2003 in the San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 417384; entitled Mary Jane Gregory v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. | |||
| 2/28/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. | |||
| 050329 | [Parking Permits] | ||
| Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code sections 308, 308.1, 308.3, and repealing section 314, to: clarify the requirements for issuance of Residential Parking Permits; increase parking permit fees for Residential Parking Permits and Health Care Worker Permits to sixty dollars ($60) if purchased in the first six months of the permit year or thirty dollars ($30) if purchased in the last six months of the permit year; increase Educational Institution Permits to sixty dollars ($60) for each permit regardless of the date of purchase or repurchase; increase temporary parking permit fees for Residential Parking Permits to twenty dollars ($20) for each week for up to four weeks or forty dollars ($40) for a four week permit; increase visitor parking permit fees for Residential Parking Permits to five dollars ($5) per day, twenty dollars ($20) for two consecutive weeks, thirty dollars ($30) for three consecutive weeks, forty dollars ($40) for six consecutive weeks, or fifty dollars ($50) for eight consecutive weeks; and, delete previous permit fee amounts. (Municipal Transportation Agency) | |||
| 3/4/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| 050370 | [Parking Meter Rates] | ||
| Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 203.1 to increase the rate for parking meters in Parking Meter Area Number One to three dollars ($3.00) an hour, by amending Section 203.2 and 203.4 to increase the rate for parking meters in Parking Meter Areas Numbers Two and Four to two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) an hour, and by amending Section 203.3 to increase the rate for parking meters in Parking Meter Area Number Three to two dollars ($2.00) an hour. (Municipal Transportation Agency) | |||
| 3/4/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| 050371 | [Contractor Permit Fee] | ||
| Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code section 202.C to add a provision that contractor permits may be issued for six consecutive months that begin on December 1st, to delete a provision that no more than five additional contractor permits may be issued to any contractor who is not eligible to apply for exclusive temporary use of parking meter zones, and to increase the contractor parking permit fee from $325 to $500 if purchased in the first six months of the year and from $225 to $250 if purchased in the last six months of the permit year. (Municipal Transportation Agency) | |||
| 3/4/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| 050372 | [Parking Fine Penalty Schedule] | ||
| Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code section 132 to increase penalties for various parking related violations, and to correct the penalties for Vehicle Code sections 22523A and 22523B by decreasing the penalties to $200 and section 22526B by decreasing the penalty to $100. (Municipal Transportation Agency) | |||
| 3/4/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS | |||
| Proposed resolutions received from February 22, 2005 to March 7, 2005, for reference by President to appropriate committee on March 15, 2005. | |||
| 050322 | [Authorizing extension of the Emergency Interim Towing Services Agreement] | Mayor | |
| Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation of the Municipal Transportation Agency to enter into a contract amendment extending the term of the Emergency Interim Service Agreement and Property Use License for Towing, Storage and Disposal of Abandoned and Illegally Parked Vehicles by and Between the City and County of San Francisco and TEGSCO, LLC, d.b.a. San Francisco AutoReturn until July 30, 2005 or until a long-term towing services agreement is executed, whichever occurs first. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
| 2/24/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Department requests this matter be calendared at the March 17, 2005 meeting. | |||
| 050330 | [Contract between DPH and Triage Consulting Group to provide retroactive claiming of aged accounts services] | ||
| Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to continue a contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Triage Consulting Group to provide retroactive claiming of aged accounts services for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008. (Public Health Department) | |||
| 2/22/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Department requests this matter be calendared at the March 10, 2005 meeting. | |||
| 050378 | [Traffic Regulations - Bike Lanes] | ||
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Resolution enacting bike lanes on Fulton Street. BIKE LANES - ESTABLISH Fulton Street, both directions, from Baker Street to Octavia Street. (Municipal Transportation Agency) | |||
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(See hard copy for environmental review determination.) | |||
| 3/4/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| 050379 | [Traffic Regulations] | ||
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Resolution enacting bike lanes and other traffic regulations on Oakdale Avenue. BIKE LANES - ESTABLISH Oakdale Avenue, both directions, from Bayshore Boulevard to Selby Street. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Oakdale Avenue, northside, from Selby Street to 175' easterly. Oakdale Avenue, southside, from Patterson Street to 100' east of Loomis Street. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH Oakdale Avenue, eastbound, approaching Selby Street. (Municipal Transportation Agency) | |||
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(See hard copy for environmental review determination.) | |||
| 3/4/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| 050403 | [Parking Regulations] | ||
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Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "V" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Eastwood Drive, both sides, between Miramar Avenue and San Ramon Way (Unit block). NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Putman Street, east side, between Crescent and Tompkins Avenues. NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Stevenson Street, south side, between 2nd and New Montgomery Streets. ONE HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Alabama Street, west side, from 15th Street to 100 feet northerly. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Key Avenue, both sides, south of the south property line of 946 Key Avenue and along southern terminus. NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Prentiss Street, east side, from Chapman Street to 100 feet northerly. DIAGONAL (45-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Castro Street, east side, between 25th and Jersey Streets (6-month trial). PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 30-MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT - ESTABLISH Washington Street, both sides, from The Embarcadero to Davis Street. PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 30 MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT - ESTABLISH Drumm Street, from Washington to Clay Streets. PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 30 MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT - ESTABLISH Clay Street, from Drumm Street to Davis Street. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - EXTENSION 1300 block of DeHaro Street, west side of median wall, from the projection of the northerly boundary line of #1351-1355 DeHaro Street to 4 feet northerly (4-foot extension). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 8 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Shotwell Street, both sides, between 25th and 26th Streets (1100 block) (increases the time limit from 1-Hour to 2 Hours). TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, TAXI ZONE, ALL OTHER TIMES - RESCIND NO PARKING, TAXI ZONE - ESTABLISH 4th Street, west side, from Minna Street to 150 feet southerly. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Harriet Street, south side, from Brannan Street property line to 30 feet easterly. TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Fremont Street, east side, from 219 feet to 349 feet north of Howard Street. NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Somerset Street, west side, from Campbell Avenue to 100-feet southerly. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Turk Street, north side, between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Missouri Street, west side, from 80 feet to 130 feet north of 23rd Street. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH O'Farrell Street, south side, from 58 feet west of Van Ness Avenue to 100 feet westerly (to establish a 100-foot bus zone bulb with 12-foot taper at the west end). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Z" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 23rd Street, both sides, between Chattanooga and Church Streets (3700 block). UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH Laguna Honda Boulevard, west side, between the two driveways of 300 Laguna Honda Boulevard (a 12.5-foot zone, accommodating three unmetered motorcycle parking spaces); and 1067 Broadway, south side, from 2 feet to 5 feet west of driveway (3-foot space, accommodating one motorcycle parking space). PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH University Street, east side, from Olmstead Street to north terminus (legislates existing conditions); Colby Street, west side, from Olmstead Street to north terminus (legislates existing conditions); Vermont Street, east side, between 23rd Street and 280 feet south of 24th Street (legislates existing conditions); Florida Street, east side, from 15th Street to Treat Avenue (legislates existing conditions); and Egbert Street, north side, from Newhall Street to 485 feet easterly (legislates existing conditions). TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH California Street, north side, from 55 feet west of Van Ness Avenue to 89 feet east of Franklin Street. NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Quesada Avenue, south side, from Newhall Street to 20 feet easterly. GREEN ZONE, 6 PM TO 11 PM, DAILY- ESTABLISH 8th Street, east side, from 32 feet to 98 feet north of Howard Street, at parking meters #157, 155, and 153. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
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(3/7/05: 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. 2961.) | |||
| 3/7/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| 050404 | [Traffic Regulations] | ||
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Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. MULTIPLE LEFT TURN LANES - RESCIND Turk Street, westbound, at Gough Street (removing the option to turn left from the middle lane but still requiring the left lane to turn left). BUSES AND TAXIS ONLY AFTER CANDLESTICK PARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH Ingerson Avenue, westbound, between Hawes and 3rd Streets. NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Lake Merced Boulevard, northbound, at Skyline Boulevard (north leg only). LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH Holloway Avenue, eastbound and westbound, at Junipero Serra Boulevard. MULTIPLE LEFT TURN LANES - RESCIND LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - RESCIND Howard Street, westbound, at 6th Street. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT EXCEPT BUSES AND TAXIS - ESTABLISH 4th Street, southbound, at Bryant Street. DIAMOND LANE: LEFT LANE BUSES, TAXIS AND LEFT TURNS ONLY - RESCIND 4th Street, southbound, between Bryant and Townsend Street. BUSES AND TAXIS ONLY - ESTABLISH 4th Street, southbound, second lane from left at Brannan Street; and 4th Street, southbound, second lane from left at Townsend Street. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT, RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - ESTABLISH 10th Avenue, northbound, approaching Fulton Street. NO TURN ON RED - RESCIND Shrader Street at Fell Street. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
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(3/7/05: 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. 2961.) | |||
| 3/7/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| 050405 | [STOP Intersections] | ||
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Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Westgate Drive and Darien Way, installing STOP signs at this intersection, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Newhall Street and Quesada Avenue, stopping Newhall Street at Quesada Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; 4th Avenue and Clement Street, stopping Clement Street at 4th Avenue, making intersection an All-Way STOP; Wisconsin and 22nd Streets, stopping Wisconsin at 22nd Street making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Bacon and Hamilton Streets, stopping Bacon Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Somerset Street and San Bruno Avenue, stopping Somerset Street at San Bruno Avenue, the stem of this Y-intersection; Octavia Frontage Road, stopping southbound Octavia Frontage Road at Market Street; Octavia Frontage Road, stopping northbound Octavia Frontage Road at Hayes Street; Ingalls Street at Armstrong Street, making intersection All-Way STOP; Jennings Street at Wallace Street, making intersection All-Way STOP; Hawes Street at Quesada Street, making intersection All-Way STOP; and Hoff Street at 16th and 17th Streets, stopping the stem of these T-intersections. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
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(3/7/05: 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. 2961.) | |||
| 3/7/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| 050406 | [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Special Emphasis Victim Assistance Program: Elder Abuse] | ||
| Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $290,562 through the California Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP A301) for the operation of a program entitled "Vertical Prosecution Program." (District Attorney) | |||
| 3/4/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| 050407 | [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Special Emphasis Victim Assistance Program: Elder Abuse] | ||
| Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $562,287 through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Criminal Justice Programs Division, for the operation of a program entitled "Victim & Witness Assistance Program." (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
| 3/4/2005, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| 050457 | [Petitions and Communications] | ||
| From the California Department
of Health Services, submitting the estimated maintenance of effort (MOE)
calculation adjusted for growth for fiscal year 2004-05. (1)
From Office of the City Attorney, submitting notice that appeal of Categorical Exemption for property at 981 Washington Street was filed in a timely manner and therefore the appeal should be calendared before the Board of Supervisors. File 050274 (2) From Reuben and Junius LLP, submitting support for proposed legislation eliminating the flower stand at 5th and Market Streets. File 041742, Copy: Each Supervisor (3) From Sean Patrick Monete-Shaw, regarding public hearing on the admission policy at Laguna Honda Hospital. (4) From Department of Public Health, submitting notice that salaries will exceed appropriations by $5.5 million. (5) From Supervisor Daly, submitting appointment of Debra Walker to the Arts Task Force. (6) From Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, submitting order of determination and supporting documents finding the Ethics Commission in violation of the Sunshine Ordinance Section 67.6(f) when it improperly noticed its August 4, 2004 special meeting. (7) From Planning Department, submitting copy of Rules and Regulations of the San Francisco Planning Commission. (8) From Police Department, regarding funding for a position in the Police Department. File 050151 (9) From Tortuga Bi Liberty, regarding regulating and taxing San Francisco Pot Clubs. Copy: Each Supervisor (10) From Law Offices of Stephen Williams, regarding appeal of decision of the Planing Commission of Categorical Exemption for proposed project at 3775 – 21st Street. File 050110, Copy: Each Supervisor (11) From the Childhood Nutrition and Physical Activity Task Force, submitting report entitled “Healthy Nutrition and Physical Activity for San Francisco’s Children” dated March 2005. (12) From Gladstone & Associates, submitting additional documents for consideration in the appeal of Categorical Exemption for proposed project at 3775 21st Street. File 050110, Copy: Each Supervisor (13) From concerned citizens, submitting letters of support for the proposed project at 3775 21st Street. File 050110, Copy: Each Supervisor, 8 letters (14) From Alexandra Wassermann, submitting opposition to the proposed project at 3775-21st Street. File 050110, Copy: Each Supervisor (15) From Juvenile Probation Department, submitting report on the number of out-of-county youths currently being held at Juvenile Hall and all related policies and procedures pertaining to the return of such youth to their counties of residence. (Reference No. 20050201-008) Copy: Supervisor Sandoval (16) From Municipal Transportation Agency, submitting quarterly tow refunds report pursuant to Administrative Code Section 10C.12. (17) From Community Health Charities, submitting request to participate in the 2005 San Francisco City and County Employees Combined Charities Campaign. (18) From United Way of the Bay Area, submitting request to participate in the 2005 San Francisco City and County Employees Combined Charities Campaign. (19) From Fire Department, submitting the 2004 Fire/Life Safety Inspection report for County Jail No. 2 located at 850 Bryant Street, 7th Floor. (20) From the Biosciences Task Force, submitting report regarding the benefits and concerns of the Bioscience Industry in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (21) From Municipal Transportation Agency (MUNI), submitting its budget for fiscal year 2006. Copy: Each Supervisor (22) From Public Utilities Commission (PUC), submitting the RFP for Program/Project/Pre-Construction Management Services for the PUC Water System Improvement Program. Copy: Each Supervisor (23) From Department of Human Services, responding to inquiry regarding the rationale for financial adjustments to Wage Plus and Foster Care Child Care programs. (Reference No. 20050201-006) Copy: Supervisor Daly (24) From J. Giuffre & C. O’Malley, submitting request for a type 48 liquor license for “John Colin’s” located at 90 Natoma Street. (25) Number Not Used. (26) From Recreation and Park Department, regarding the Department of Public Health’s Report on the Environmental Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. File 041376, Copy: Each Supervisor (27) From Office of the Mayor, submitting the reappointment of Sam Yockey, Hunter Stern and Dick Morten to the Citizens General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee, effectively immediately. Copy: Each Supervisor (28) From Fire Department, submitting the 2004 Fire/Life Safety Inspection report for County Jail No. 1, 850 Bryant Street, 6th Floor. (29) From State Rules Committee, submitting appointment of Rosario Marin and Rosalie Mule’ as members of the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (30) From Local Independent Charities of America, submitting request to participate in the 2005 San Francisco City and County Employees Combined Charities Campaign. (31) From Community Health Charities, submitting request to participate in the 2005 San Francisco City and County Employees Combined Charities Campaign. (32) From Bay Area Black United Fund, Inc., submitting request to participate in the 2005 San Francisco City and County Employees Combined Charities Campaign. (33) From Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council, submitting copy of letter sent to the Concourse Authority requesting they be removed from all references to HANC as a participant or any similar designation. (34) From Global Impact, submitting request to participate in the 2005 San Francisco City and County Employees Combined Charities Campaign. (35) From Earth Share of California, submitting request to participate in the 2005 San Francisco City and County Employees Combined Charities Campaign. (36) From Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, submitting appointment of Mardi Lucich to CPAC, the San Francisco Child Care Planing and Advisory Council. (37) From Office of the Legislative Analyst, submitting report regarding the role of private environmental consulting firms in CEQA review. File 040414, Copy: Each Supervisor (38) From Office of the Legislative Analyst, submitting the Redevelopment Agency Governance Structure Report. File 040414, Copy: Each Supervisor (39) From Office of the Controller, submitting copy of notice sent to the Mayor notifying the Office of the Mayor that the budget for fiscal year 2005-06 is now available in the budget system to the Mayor’s Office for review and consideration. Copy: Each Supervisor, Harvey Rose (40) From Reuben & Junius LLP, submitting response to appeal of Negative Declaration and Conditional Use Authorization for property located at 606 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street. File 050287, Copy: Each Supervisor (41) From Recreation and Park Department, submitting the 1997 Zoo Facilities General Obligation Bond Accountability Report. (42) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to proposal to charge a 17-cent fee on each plastic and paper bag provided to customers at grocery store checkout counters. (43) From Steefel, Levitt & Weiss, submitting notice seeking peremptory wit of mandate (for East India Basin LLC and Demmie B. Acosta) vacating the approvals of the Hunters Point Shipyard Reuse Project pursuant to the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Plan, until such time as CEQA’s mandates are satisfied. Copy: Each Supervisor (44) From Supervisor Peskin, submitting appointment of Supervisor Alioto-Pier and himself to the State Legislation Committee, effectively immediately. Copy: Each Supervisor (45) From Office of the City Attorney, submitting notice that appeal of Categorical Exemption for proposed project at 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue) was filed in a timely manner and therefore should be calendared before the Board of Supervisors. (46) From Pat Sides, commenting how dangerous and rude skateboarders are to pedestrians walking up and down Market Street to and from the Ferry Building; and urging the Board to urge the Police Department to enforce the laws presently on the books to control skateboarders behavior. File 041745, Copy: Each Supervisor (47) From Arts Commission, submitting fiscal year 2004-05 second quarter Over-Expended Report. (48) From Recreation and Park Department, submitting the Bond Accountability Report for California Academy of Sciences. (49) From Jennifer Campbell, submitting request to transfer a type 20 liquor license from 145 Jackson Street to 335 Powell Street (Westin St. Francis Hotel) for Bear Creek Stores, Inc. dba Harry & David. (50) From the Alamo Square Neighborhood Association, submitting a revised statement regarding proposed plans for the demolition of the Harding Theater at Hayes and Divisadero Streets. File 050287, Copy: Each Supervisor (51) From concerned citizens, submitting support for the Civil Service Reform measure to be placed before the voters at this November 2005 election. (52) From concerned citizens, urging the Board to draft legislation that will do more to attract jobs and businesses to San Francisco. (53) From Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods, submitting opposition to permit applications for KBHK-TV Emergency Generator, KNGY-FM Radio Antenna and KPIX-TV Satellite Dishes in an RH1-D district that exceed the scope of the original Conditional Use Permit. (54) From Juvenile Probation Department, submitting the quarterly Worker’s Compensation Report. (55) From Urban Water Institute, submitting notice of the “Making Clean Water Regulations Work” Conference on April 7 and 8. Copy: Each Supervisor (56) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to the proposed Muni fare increase. Copy: Each Supervisor (57) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to proposal to charge a downtown congestion fee for driving in downtown San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (58) From concerned citizens, submitting support for proposal to charge a downtown congestion fee for driving in downtown San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (59) From Robert Haaland, submitting copy of letter sent to Local 790 members regarding opposition to a proposed measure on the November 2005 ballot regarding Civil Service Reform. (60) From concerned citizens, submitting support for the “Patriot Act”. File 04139, Copy: Each Supervisor (61) From California Department of Child Support Services, submitting notice announcing new federal level international reciprocity agreements on child support with Switzerland and the Canadian Provinces of New Brunswick, Northwest Territories and Nunavut have been declared “foreign reciprocating countries” for child support enforcement purposes. (62) From Mr. Howard, submitting comments about some long time San Francisco contractors who have found many ways around hiring compliance requirements. (63) From Public Utilities Commission, submitting Public Utilities Commission Annual Disclosure Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. (64) From California Department of Child Support Services, submitting a correction to page 20 of the instruction release with the California Department of Child Support Services letter dated January 7, 2005. (65) From Steve Const, submitting a renewable energy production proposal for the eastern span of the San Francisco & Oakland Bay Bridge. (66) From Michele Magnat, regarding Comcast, the cable service provider in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (67) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to making the Scott Street section of Duboce Park a dog run area. Copy: Each Supervisor (68) From Titus and Angela Watts, commenting on the dismissal of Alaistair McHugh, a tech teacher at Robert Louis Stevenson Grammar School in San Francisco. Copy: Supervisor Elsbernd (69) From Fire Department, submitting the 2004 Fire/Life Safety Inspection report for County Jail #8 at 425 – 7th Street. (70) From Fire Department, submitting the 2004 Fire/Life Safety Inspection report for County Jail #9 at 425 – 7th Street. (71) From Department of Telecommunications and Information Services (DTIS), submitting request for release of reserved funds for DTIS salaries and associated mandatory fringe benefits in the amount of $116,462. (72) From David and Jenny Kiely, commenting on the sale of needles to intravenous drug users over the counter at Walgreen’s in the South of Market Area of San Francisco. File 041611, Copy: Each Supervisor (73) From U.S. Senator Boxer, submitting her sincere thanks for the resolution commending her for her efforts during the confirmation process for Dr. Condolezza Rice to serve as Secretary of State. File 050124, Copy: Each Supervisor (74) From Greg Russell, urging the Board of Supervisors to do something about the crack dealers on Eddy and Larkin Streets. Copy Supervisor Daly (75) From concerned citizens, regarding the proposed expansion of the Hetch Hetchy water system. File 050313, Copy: Each Supervisor (76) From concerned citizens, submitting support to restrict helicopters and airplanes from flying over San Francisco neighborhoods in the early morning hours. (77) From Clean Air Performance Professionals, submitting amendments to Section 44036 of the California Health and Safety Code. (78) From Andrea Grimes, submitting opposition to proposal by the Committee on Jobs to take away her rights and protection as a City employee. Copy: Each Supervisor (79) From Gary Nagasawa, thanking the Board of Supervisors for passing legislation regarding humane treatment of all companion dogs. File 041494 (80) MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT |
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